Fabulicious!: On the Grill (28 page)

    
France's differences to,
160
,
174

    
grilling history of,
20–21

    
health of,
21
,
151

    
herbs common in,
21
,
106
,
172

    
hotness and,
13–14
,
67

    
New Jersey and,
135

    
pasta consumption in,
151–152

    
poultry importance in,
115
,
117

    
salsa in,
149

    
White Pizza history in,
59

Jersey Shore,
20
,
28
,
67
,
109
,
135

Joe's Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Dinner,
128–129

Joe's Juicy Applesauce,
190

Kale and Pancetta Bruschetta,
37–39

kebabs.
See
spiedini

kitchen use,
33
,
36
,
113
,
153

knives,
93

lamb

    
Leg of Lamb Mediterranean Salad,
110–111

    
Mama's Smothered Lamb and Potato Casserole,
112–113

Lasagna, Grilled Vegetable,
155–157

leak testing,
25

leftovers,
89
,
140
,
153–154
,
174

lemon

    
Caper Butter,
145

    
Herb Marinade,
101

    
Wine Sauce,
138
,
140

linguine (Jersey Shore Seafood Pasta),
166–167

liqueur,
186
,
191

Macaroni Salad with Pepperoncini,
70

mallets,
82

Mama's Frutti di Mare Seafood Salad,
72–73

Mama's Smothered Lamb and Potato Casserole,
112–113

Mare e Monti (Surf & Turf),
95–96

marinade

    
Apple and Herb,
104

    
Apple-Rosemary,
122

    
Basil-Rosemary,
124

    
Italian,
106

    
Lemon-Herb,
101

    
Red Wine,
65
,
92
,
97
,
110
,
111

    
scapece-style,
181

    
sticking and,
25
,
30

    
as tenderizer,
82
,
84

    
vinegar types for,
64–65

Marinated Chicken Breasts with Grilled Apple Rings,
122–123

Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled,
48

Marinated Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce,
97–98

Marsala

    
about,
109

    
Mushrooms,
108

    
meat.
See also
marinade
;
specific meats

    
buying,
83
,
97
,
103

    
cutting,
93
,
103

    
doneness of,
85
,
86–87
,
99
,
101
,
115–116

    
forking,
84–85

    
Italian sayings about,
81
,
87
,
96
,
115
,
117

    
mistakes,
81–86
,
93
,
115
,
117

    
precooking,
84

    
raw, handling,
30–31

    
serving,
86

    
temperature,
84
,
85
,
86
,
115–116

    
tenderizing,
81–82
,
84
,
117

    
thickness of,
82
,
117

    
tools,
81
,
82
,
93

    
touch test,
86–87

Mediterranean.
See also
Italy

    
diet,
151–152

    
peaches,
183–184

    
Salad, Leg of Lamb,
110–111

Milanese, Steak (or Chicken),
88

minestre
(soup).
See
soup

Minestrone, Summer,
78

mistakes

    
cleaning,
25

    
grilling,
22
,
25
,
30
,
65
,
84–85
,
136

    
meat,
81–86
,
93
,
115
,
117

    
pizza,
52
,
53

    
seafood,
136

    
serving,
86

Mozzarella

    
about,
35
,
75

    
Grilled Eggplant with Pesto and,
173

    
Tomato and Baby Bocconcini Salad,
75

mushrooms

    
Chicken Spiedini with Basil Glaze,
132

    
Grilled Marinated Portobello,
48

    
Marsala,
108

    
Penne with Grilled Portobellos and Creamy Pesto,
160

mussels (Jersey Shore Seafood Pasta),
166–167

New Jersey,
20
,
28
,
67
,
109
,
135

Nutella (Baci Semifreddo),
195–196

nuts, toasting,
192
.
See also
pine nuts

obesity,
151

octopus (Seafood Salad),
72–73

olives

    
Olivada,
42

    
Pepper Relish,
141

    
Spaghetti with Grilled Tuna Puttanesca,
163–164

    
onion

    
“The Quickie” Tomato Sauce with,
54
,
56

    
Zucchini and Red Onion Pizza,
57

oranges, picking,
184

organic produce,
184–185

oven mitts,
26

ovens,
27
,
51
,
152–153
,
192

pancetta

    
buying,
103

    
Crumbles,
68

    
and Kale Bruschetta,
37–39

    
-Wrapped Pork Loin,
103

pans

    
disposable aluminum,
145
,
153
,
166

    
perforated,
26
,
95
,
136
,
158

paprika

    
about,
172
,
177

    
and Parmesan Corn on the Cob,
177

    
Sweet and Spicy Rub,
130

Parmesan

    
about,
35

    
in bread crumbs,
128

    
Gabriella's Grilled Chicken,
127

    
Grilled Eggplant,
173

    
and Paprika Corn on the Cob,
177

    
Scallop Spiedini,
147

parsley,
90

pasta

    
Fusilli with Grilled Sausages, Zucchini, and Ricotta,
165

    
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna,
155–157

    
importance of,
151–152

    
Italian sayings about,
17
,
151
,
159

    
leftover,
153–154

    
Macaroni Salad with Pepperoncini,
70

    
Penne with Grilled Portobellos and Creamy Pesto,
160

    
Seafood, Jersey Shore,
166–167

    
Spaghetti with Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce,
168

    
Spaghetti with Grilled Tuna Puttanesca,
163–164

    
vegetarian dishes,
155–157
,
160
,
165
,
168

    
Ziti with Grilled Meatballs and Tomato Sauce,
158–159

Patata Rossa (Red Potato) Salad,
71

peaches

    
Grilled Peach Sundaes with Caramel Sauce,
191–192

    
Grownup Fabellini Sorbet,
193

    
Mediterranean,
183–184

    
picking,
184

    
“Sangria,
”
189

Pecorino Romano,
35
.
See also
Parmesan

peels, baking,
52