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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food If someone says the heat is allucinante, hallucinogenic, it's pretty bad, and though this week started out average for the season, it has gotten considerably worse, with temperatures in the 40s (that's 100 + F) in the cities -- according to the paper, Milano was hotter than Cairo yesterday. When it gets like this those who can head into the mountains, or for the coast, while the rest stay inside, hoping the grid can supply enough power for all the air conditioners. And in terms of food? Gelato is an obvious bet The easiest to make is certainly sorbetto al limone, lemon sorbet (which is also one of the most refreshing). But it's not the only gelato: Gelato al Limone, Lemon Sherbet Gelato di Albicocche o Pseche, Apricot or Peach Sherbet Gelato di Caffé, Coffee Gelato Gelato di Yogurt, Yogurt Ice Cream Don't forget Siroppi, Fruit Syrups The other thing that can be very nice when it's fearsomly hot out is a granita, made with shaved ice and fruit syrup. Yesterday some friends made us fantastic granita al limone, but you can use any fruit you like to make the syrup. And while we're on the subject, Peach Cremolata Strawberry Cremolata Sgropin, a Refreshing Italian Cocktail Hot? Pesto Sauce! Pesto alla Genovese, an inspired Ligurian sauce made with basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese, and pine nuts, is one of the nicest summer pasta sauces. It's easy to make, quite tasty, and served the Ligurian way, with pasta and vegetables (traditionally string beans and finely sliced potatoes, cooked with the pasta) is very refreshing. If you have trenette the dish will be more authentic, but spaghetti will also work. A couple other pesto sauces: Pesto Rosso, with Sundried Tomatoes and Tuna Pesto alla Siciliana - Two Variations And also, Chilled Desserts! Leonardo's Tiramisu Crunchy Ice Cream Pie Bavarese alla Frutta Rocky Road Pie (this isn't Italian, but will be good... Italian Food Ads Italian Recipe Italian Pizza Italian Dessert Italians Food Italian Risotto Featured Articles Cantaloupe Mousse Rice Pudding Bardolino Chiaretto: Summer Cookout Wines Fresh Black Currant Liqueur Conserve: Jams & Marmalades Sottoli & Sotto Aceti: Pickles   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Italian Regional Cooking Picnic Foods! And Other Cool Things A Fuoco Vivo: Italian Grilling Pasta Salads Quick Italian Recipes Advertisement