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  Spring sensations
Get outside! Recipes for the perfect picnic
Pack your basket and grab your blanket.  The time is right for a picnic, and whether you live in the city or the country, this Nutella strawberry panini and lobster spring rolls will hit the spot.

  Savory seafood
Grilled decadence! Lobster sliders with mayo
Looking for an alternative to the traditional burger? Throw chef Michael Haimowitz's shrimp-and-lobster patties on the grill and top with homemade spicy avocado mayo.

  Going Italian
Refreshing meals to beat the summer heat
You don't have to break a sweat to enjoy these delicious and creative chilled soups, salads and desserts, courtesy of the Scottos, of Fresco by Scotto restaurant.

  Latin flavor
Yum! Cinco de Mayo recipes
Join in on the festivities by making this sweet and delicious Latin dessert and drink from chef and owner Richard Sandoval of Pampano in New York.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Famous chefs share their last meals
From Mario Batali to Jamie Oliver, renowned cooks share their dream dishes (and recipes!) for their final moments on earth.
  Recipes from TODAY
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  Food & Wine news
AP
Italy's food detectives take a bite out of crime
For Giorgio Capovani when it comes to spotting counterfeit cheeses he has a sharp eye. The detective is one of many hired by producers of Italian foods to guarantee that the products are indeed from the place or region stated on its label and not imposters.

  Vine Views by Edward Deitch
Stories in a bottle: Reflections on winemaking
TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch reviews the memoir of American wine merchant Neal Rosenthal,  in which he details his experiences in the vineyards and cellars of France and Italy.

TODAY video: Food & Wine
Veggies for dessert?
July 17: Chef David Gaus shows TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford how to bake up some tasty desserts made with vegetables.

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  Delectable desserts and treats
Bake your cake (from scratch) and eat it too!
Craving some sweet treats? Try Warren Brown's scrumptious “LCD” vanilla pound cake and his mojito pound cake. Whipped up from his book "Cake Love: How to Bake Cakes from Scratch," these delicious desserts will satisfy all your cravings.

  On the lighter side
Cool off! Tasty, fruity summer smoothies
Frozen smoothies are taking on bright new tastes and colors this summer. Eric Helms, founder and president of Juice Generation Juice Bars, shares three recipes that are full of exotic fruits, flavors and antioxidants.