Fabulicious!: On the Grill (29 page)

Penne with Grilled Portobellos and Creamy Pesto,
160

Peperonata, Grilled,
179

Pepperoncini, Macaroni Salad with,
70

peppers (bell)

    
Chicken Spiedini with Basil Glaze,
132

    
Giudice Burgers with Gorgonzola and,
99–100

    
Grilled Peperonata,
179

    
Grilled Steak Pizzaiola,
90–91

    
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna,
155–157

    
grilling tips,
91
,
178

    
Italian Gazpacho,
77

    
Mini, with Sausage-Ricotta Stuffing,
47

    
Olive Relish,
141

    
Pork and Vegetable Spiedini,
101

peppers (red flakes),
13
,
172
.
See also
paprika

perforated grill pans,
26
,
95
,
158

pesce
(seafood).
See
seafood

Pesto

    
Dressing,
75

    
Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella and,
173

    
Sauce,
160
,
161

pigs,
105

pine nuts

    
Pesto Sauce,
160
,
161

    
Summer Salad,
74

    
toasting,
192

Pistachios, Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon-Wine Sauce and,
138–140

pizza

    
Dough, Pronto Presto,
52–53
,
55

doughless,
173

    
Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola,
61

    
mistakes,
52
,
53

    
par-cooking,
53–54

    
process,
52–53

    
Sauce, “The Quickie” Tomato,
54
,
56

    
tools,
52

    
vegetarian,
57
,
173

    
White (Bianca),
58
,
59

    
Zucchini and Red Onion,
57

Pizzaiola, Grilled Steak,
90–91

plating,
166

pollo
(chicken).
See
chicken

pork

    
Chops, Apple-Stuffed,
104–105

    
doneness,
86–87
,
101

    
Grilled Peperonata for,
179

    
Loin, Pancetta-Wrapped,
103

    
Marinated, with Grilled Apple Rings,
122–123

    
orchard pigs,
105

    
and Vegetable Spiedini,
101

Portobellos

    
Grilled, Penne with Creamy Pesto and,
160

    
Grilled Marinated,
48

potato(es)

    
Alici Baked,
180

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

    
Salad (Patata Rossa),
71

potholders,
26

pots,
152–153
. See
also
pans

prepping

    
emergencies and,
113

    
meat,
84

    
pizza,
53–54

    
seafood,
135–136

    
side burners and,
152

    
timing and,
36
,
152
,
165

    
vegetables,
91
,
108

produce,
17–18
,
64
,
184–185
.
See also
food

Prosciutto, Fig, and Gorgonzola Pizza,
61

Provolone,
35

Puttanesca, Grilled Tuna,
163–164

raspberries

    
Grownup Fabellini Sorbet,
193

    
picking,
185

raw meat handling,
30–31

Raymond, Richard,
116

red pepper flakes,
13
,
120
,
172

red wine

    
marinades,
65
,
92
,
97
,
110
,
111

    
Marsala,
108
,
109

    
“Sangria,” Italian Peach,
189

    
sauce,
97

    
Vinaigrette,
110–111

    
vinegar,
65

Relish, Pepper-Olive,
141

ribs

    
Italian Spareribs,
106

    
Marinated Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce,
97–98

Ricotta

    
about,
35

    
Fusilli with Grilled Sausages, Zucchini, and,
165

    
Sausage Stuffing,
47

    
Summer Cassata Cake,
186

ripeness,
17–18
,
64
,
65
,
171
,
184–185

Roast Chicken, Whole, with Herb Rub,
118–119

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette,
74

Rosemary Marinade

    
Apple,
122

    
Basil,
124

    
Red Wine and,
110
,
111

rubs

    
herb,
118

    
paprika,
130

    
red pepper,
120

safety,
24
,
25
,
36

salad

    
Caprese,
75

    
Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese,
66

    
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Gorgonzola and Pancetta Crumbles,
68

    
importance of,
63

    
Leg of Lamb Mediterranean,
110–111

    
Macaroni Salad with Pepperoncini,
70

    
as main entrée,
65

    
Mama's Frutti di Mare Seafood,
72–73

    
Patata Rossa (Red Potato),
71
seasoning,
64

    
Summer Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette,
74

    
Tomato and Baby Bocconcini Salad with Pesto Dressing,
75

Salmon Involtini, Crab-Stuffed,
137

salsa

    
about,
149

    
Cherry Tomato-Caper,
142

    
Verde,
148

“Sangria,” Italian Peach,
189

sauce

    
Caramel,
191–192

    
creamy,
138
,
151–152
,
160

    
Grilled Peperonata,
179

    
Grilled Steak Pizzaiola,
90

    
Grilled Tomato and Basil,
168

    
Grilled Tuna Puttanesca,
163–164

    
Italian
vs.
American-style,
151–152

    
Joe's Juicy Applesauce,
190

    
leftover,
140

    
Lemon-Wine,
138
,
140

    
for pasta,
151–152

    
Pesto,
160
,
161

    
pizza,
54
,
56

    
“The Quickie” Tomato,
54
,
56

    
Red Wine,
97

    
salsa as,
149

    
Summer Tomato,
90

    
for vegetables,
140

    
Whole Roast Chicken,
118–119

sausage

    
Fusilli with Zucchini, Ricotta, and Grilled,
165

    
Ricotta Stuffing,
47

    
Summer Spaghetti with Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce,
168

sayings

    
American,
14

    
about bread,
43

    
about chicken,
115
,
117

    
about eating in general,
14
,
51

    
exclamatory,
20

    
about family and friendship,
17
,
198

    
about fish,
135

    
about fruit,
17
,
171
,
183

    
about kitchens,
33

    
about meat,
81
,
87
,
96
,
115
,
117