[Sca-cooks] Hot weather feasts/Italian theme

[Cathy Oldham]

I am looking for ideas for an Italian themed feast for hot weather. I was searching Platina for recipes that could be prepared ahead. The site is primitive and will be HOT!
Several ideas: Roasted Chicken with Orange sauce, Cvcvrbita in rafani (cucumbers, gourds and seasoned radishes),  Fresh melons with honey. Ideas for starches?  Thanks, Kat