2(NAPSA)LoversoflacucinaItaliana maybedelightedtodis-cover that the most delectable Ital-iancookingmarriesamedleyofregionalstylesfromnearly100provinces within Italys 20 regions.To celebrate this delicious vari-ety,theOliveGardenItalianRestaurant draws from the flavorsand cooking styles of Italys variedregionsindeliveringthegenuineItalian dining experience.Infact,thestaplesofatypicalItaliankitchenoliveoil,freshherbs,garlicandvegetablesserveasbasicingredientsformany of Olive Gardens new menuitems, including these appetizers: Bruschetta: A TuscanfavoritethatismadewithRomatomatoestossedwithsun-driedtomatoestoenhance sweetness and flavor; freshbasilandgarlic.Itsservedwithtoastedciabatta,aslipper-shapedbread also found in Tuscany. Tomato&MozzarellaCap-rese: This traditional Italian appe-tizerislayeredwithslicedvine-ripenedtomatoes(drizzledwithbalsamicvinegar),freshbasilleaves, fresh mozzarella, then sea-sonedwithextra-virginoliveoil,crushed black pepper and sea salt.Newentresareburstingwithflavorfulfreshvegetables,sea-sonedwithItalianherbsandenhancedwithclassicallyItaliansauces: SpaghettidelleRocca:ThislightdishoriginatesinSouthernItaly,butvariationsareenjoyedthroughoutthecountry.Itfea-turesasavorytomatosaucewithvine-ripenedcherrytomatoes,olives,mushrooms,onions,basiland garlic tossed with spaghetti. Medi t er r aneanShr i mpScampi:FromVeniceandareasaroundtheAdriaticSeacomesthisdishwithlargesautedshrimp, fresh, vine-ripened cherrytomatoes,olivesandwhitewineserved over linguine. MixedGrill:A mainstaythroughout the Italian countryside,thisentreiscomparabletospiedinomisto foundonmostmenusintheregionofTuscany.MixedGrillisskewersofchickenandItaliansausageservedwithroastedpotatoesandseasonalveg-etables.Thechickenismarinatedwitholiveoil,freshlemonjuice,garlic and rosemary; the sausage isserved over a rosemary demi-glace.ReminiscentofthesweetsfoundinanItalianpasticceria,OliveGardensnewdessertsarelight and traditional: LemonCreamCake:A deli-catewhitecakewithasubtlewhipped lemon filling. Berries&Zabaione:Straw-berriesandblueberriestoppedwith a light Marsala custard.Throughouttheyear,OliveGarden sends culinary managerstoitsownCulinaryInstituteofTuscanytoenhancetheirknowl-edgeoftraditionalItaliancook-ing, bringing the genuine Italiandining experience to its guest. Todatemorethan200managershavetrai nedthereandhavebeenimmersedinthefood,wineand culture of Italy.BringthefreshnessandflavorofItalytoyourdinnertablewiththis recipe for Mixed Grill:Olive GardensMixed GrillSpiedinomisto(skeweredmix),thetraditionalstyleofskeweringchickenandsau-sage,isamainstayinItaly,saysGiacomoCiabattini,OliveGardenexecutivechefanddirectorofculinarydevelop-ment.Thisfavoritesummer-timedishcanbefoundinrestaurantsthroughouttheItalian countryside.OliveGardensMixedGrillisskewersofgrilledchickenandItaliansausageservedwith roasted potatoes and sea-sonal vegetables.Wine Pairing Recommendation: RuffinoAziano Chianti ClassicoIngredients: 2 lbs skinless bonelesschicken breast(4 oz each)1 lb Italian sausage links,mild1 pint cherry tomatoes1 bag bamboo skewers,soaked in waterMarinade:2 tsps Colavita pepper oil2 tbsps chopped freshrosemary12 cup fresh lemon juice1 tsp salt3 bay leaves broken intopieces2 large garlic cloves pressedDirections:*Cuteachpieceofchickenin half length-wise. *Threadeachchickenpieceontoaskewer;addacherrytomatototheendofeachskewer. *Forchickenmarinade,inalargebakingdishmixpep-peroil,rosemary,lemonjuice,salt,bayleavesandpressedgarlic.* Place each chicken skewerinthemarinadeandmarinatefor at least three hours.*Bakesausageat350 Ffor20minutes.Cuteachlinkinto three pieces; set aside.*Cookchickenongrilluntilinternaltemperaturereaches165 Forcookinovenat350 Funtilinternaltemperature reaches 165 F.*Skewersausageandplaceonhotgrilluntilinternaltem-perature reaches 155 F or cookinovenat350 Funtilinternaltemperature reaches 155 F.*Whencookedcompletely,placeonalargeplatter,gar-nishwithrosemarysprigs,lemonhalvesandanyremain-ing cherry tomatoes.* Serves fourFormoreinformation,visitwww.olivegarden.com.Delightful Traditional And Regional Dishes From ItalyAfavoritethroughouttheItaliancountryside, Mixed Grill consists ofskewersofchickenandsausageservedwithroastedpotatoesandseasonal vegetables.(NAPSA)According to the U.S.Fire Administration (USFA), anaverage of about 100 firefightersdie in the line of duty each year,and 100,000 are injured. 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