Recently Jordon from Ditalia wrote me and brought to my attention a article on his site that may be of interest to you, How to Grill Italian Meats.  Jordon wrote:

Dear Andrew,

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Raspberry Coulis Recipe

This raspberry coulis recipe is easy and great over your homemade gelato or ice cream! 

Combine all ingredients in a blender then puree.  When smooth pass the mix through a strainer to remove the seeds.  Refrigerate after. You may also freeze your raspberry coulis in small amounts for future enjoyment.

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Make Basil Pesto

I have previously posted a recipe for basil oregano pesto.  Here is the basil only version for the purists who desire just the great flavor of fresh basil.

This is a great way to use all the fresh basil that will come from your garden.  Remember that you can freeze pesto and use it as needed right from the freezer. I suggest freezing it in small portions suitable for a few days of cooking.

Remember that the quality of ingredients going in is very important.

Alla Puttanesca

Dong some reading as well as what I learned from family, it is pasta "Whores Style".  Ok....I didn't know that prostitutes were known for their cooking.  But check out Wiki for some interesting reading.

I use to think of it as what was in the refrigerator just thrown together.  You know like a bunch of left over stuff sauteed in a pan then tossed with pasta.  After a while it became more standardized with these ingredients.