Transport your guests to Tuscany with seasonal and flavorful ingredients—no passport required. One key ingredient in Tuscan cooking is olive oil, used to dress salads and drizzle on bread. And typical in-season ingredients include herbs, beans, mushrooms, artichokes and asparagus.

Serve up the flavors of Italy with this menu, featuring Tuscan Beef Stew and Herbed Asiago Polenta. Serve a green salad dressed in a light vinaigrette as they do in Italy, with or after the main course. Highlight the Tuscan feel by serving the food on brightly hued platters and decorating the table with potted herbs. Experience a delicious meal you, and they, will never forget.