Professional cook Laura Vitale has written a wonderful new book, “At My Italian Table,” that highlights her Italian family recipes. This book, full of beautiful photographs, would make a great gift for any Italian food lover. You’ll find inspired recipes from appetizers to delectable desserts. Think focaccia, tomato pie, bucatini with tuna and breadcrumbs, torta caprese and so much more.

I selected this vibrant condiment to share with you. It is a taste of summer that you’ll want to have in your fridge to use at a moment’s notice.

Green sauces are a staple around the world — Mexican tomatillo salsa, French sauce verte, Argentine chimichurri, Middle Eastern zhug and Indian green chutney, to name a few. This Italian salsa verde is full of lively flavors like mint, capers and anchovies. The best part is it takes just minutes to put together.

Try this sauce spooned over roasted or grilled chicken, fish, vegetables or creamy burrata or mozzarella. It also adds a fresh pop of flavor as a dressing for a simple green salad.