Italian Grilling Recipes
BBQ TIMEIt’s that time for Italian grilling. That time of the year to get out of the kitchen and into the backyard, deck or out on your balcony to enjoy the weather and cook up a storm. So here’s a few recipes exclusively for my subscribers to start the summer months off right.
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 6 Portabello mushrooms3 Tbls of butter3 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 shallot, finely chopped3 tsp of fresh thyme, chopped1/4 tsp of salt1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepperPREPARATION Prepare grill. Place on medium heat.Melt the butter in a microwave for around 10 seconds.In a small bowl mix together the butter, oil, garlic, shallots and time.Brush the mixture over the gill side and top of the mushrooms.Place the mushrooms over indirect heat, gill side up.Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes turning once.
Grilled Sausage and Ricotta PizzaINGREDIENTS Basic Pizza Dough2 pieces of hot or mild sausage1 red pepper, cut in half1 small red onion, sliced into thick rings1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil1 small tomato , cut into thin slices1 pound of ricotta1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped2 cloves of garlic, chopped4 or 5 basil leaves, chopped6 slices of sliced provolone cheese1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese1/2 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of freshly ground black pepperPREPARATION In a medium sized bowl combined the ricotta, parsley, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.On medium heat, grill the sausage for 10 minutes on each side until sausage is brown. Brush the red pepper and red onion with oil and grill for 8 to 10 minutes.Remove the sausage, peppers and onions from the grill and slice the sausage, peppers and onions and set aside.Divide the prepared dough into 2 round pieces.Roll the dough on a floured surface into two pizzas around 1/4 inch thick.Brush the dough with the remaining olive oil.Place the dough directly over the heat.Lightly grease a baking sheetGrill until brown for about 2 minutes turn the dough over and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.Remove from grill and place pizza on the baking sheet and top with provolone cheese, ricotta, sausage, pepper, onions and tomatoes.Place pan on the grill and cover and cook for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and ricotta is heated through.Be careful not to burn the bottom.Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Sea BassINGREDIENTS 4 8oz pieces of sea bass or other white fish8 black olives, pitted and sliced3 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced1 small red onion, diced1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped2 cloves of garlic, minced2 Tbls of capers3 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil2 Tbls of Balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of freshly ground black pepperPREPARATION Prepare grillPrepare salsa by combining olives, tomatoes, onions, basil, parsley garlic and capers.Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.Cover and chill. Brush the sea bass with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.Place the fish directly of the heat for about 5 minutes on each side until firm.Plate and serve topped with salsa mixture.
Grilled Pork ChopsINGREDIENTS 6 1 inch thick center cut pork chops3 cloves of garlic, crushed and finely chopped1 small yellow onion, chopped1/4 cup of olive oil1/2 tsp of dried oregano1/2 tsp of dries basil1/2 tsp of dried thyme1/4 tsp of salt1/4 tsp of fresh ground black pepperPREPARATION Place the pork chops in a large plastic bag and put in the remaining ingredients.Seal the bag tight and toss to coat the chopsRefrigerate overnight or for at least eight hours turning a few times during that time.Prepare grill.Place the chops directly on the heat for 5 minutes on each side.Move the chops to the side of the grill off the flame and continue cooking for10 more minutes.
Grilled Bananas with Chocolate sauce4 bananas peeled and cut lengthwise 1/2 cup of brown sugar1 Tbls of cinnamon 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips1/4 cup of corn syrup1 tsp of vanilla1/2 cup of heavy whipping creamVanilla ice creamPREPARATION Prepare grillMix together the bananas and brown sugar.Roll the bananas in the brown sugar mixture.Prepare the chocolate sauce by heating the cream and corn syrup until it comes to a boil.Add the vanilla and chocolate chips and stir until the chips are meltedPlace the bananas directly on the grill for 2 minutes on each side until tender.Scoop the ice cream into a bowl and top with the bananas and chocolate sauce.If this isn’t enough add some whipped cream on top.

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