Antipasto with balsamic

1/2 lb rotini pasta (corkscrew-shaped pastas) or 1/2 lb fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pastas) 2 garlic cloves 1/2 tablespoon dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons red[...]

3 cups sliced pencil-thin asparagus (in 2-inch pieces, about 3/4 pound) 3 cups quartered button mushrooms (about 3/4 pound, I like crimini mushrooms) 1 cup[...]

8 thick slices French bread 2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4[...]

1 lb mozzarella cheese 8 ounces thinly sliced salami 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives or 1 1/2 cups black olives 1/4 cup extra virgin[...]