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
N
New Jersey, 20, 28, 67, 109, 135
Nutella (Baci Semifreddo), 195–196
nuts, toasting, 192. See also pine nuts
O
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
P
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
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
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
R
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
S
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
about pasta, 17, 151, 159
about seafood, 96
about soup, 63
about steak, 96
about vegetables, 171
about wine, 189, 192
scallops
Jersey Shore Seafood Pasta, 166–167
Spiedini, Parmesan-Crusted, 147
Scapece, Grilled Zucchini, 181
scungilli, 72–73
Sea Bass, Grilled, with Lemon-Wine Sauce and Pistachios, 138–140
seafood. See also fish
Clams with Lemon-Caper Butter, 145
cleaning, 136, 166
Crab-Stuffed Salmon Involtini, 137
Italian saying about, 96
Mare e Monti (Surf & Turf), 95–96
mistakes, 136
Pasta, Jersey Shore, 166–167
prepping, 135–136
Salad, Mama’s Frutti di Mare, 72–73
Salmon Involtini, Crab-Stuffed, 137
Scallop Spiedini, Parmesan-Crusted, 147
Shrimp Skewers with Salsa Verde, 148–149
seasoning. See herbs; rubs
Semifreddo, Baci, 195–196
sexiness, 18–19
shopping
fruit, 184–185
grill, 28, 29
meat, 83, 97, 103
produce, 17–18, 65, 184–185
specialty items, 45, 73, 146, 196
shrimp
Jersey Shore Seafood Pasta, 166–167
Mare e Monti (Surf & Turf), 95–96
Seafood Salad, 72–73
Skewers with Salsa Verde, 148–149
Summer Spaghetti with Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce, 168
side dishes
Alici Baked Potatoes, 180
entertaining and, 126
Fabellini Glazed Carrots, 174
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan, 173
Grilled Eggplant with Pesto and Mozzarella, 173
Grilled Peperonata, 179
Grilled Zucchini Scapece, 181
Parmesan and Paprika Corn on the Cob, 177
timing of, 36, 152
vegetable growing and, 171
skewers, 26. See also spiedini
skin care, 77
slang. See sayings
snails, 72–73
Sorbet, Grownup Fabellini, 193
soup
importance of, 63
Italian Gazpacho, 77
Italian saying about, 63
Summer Minestrone, 78
spaghetti
with Grilled Tuna Puttanesca, 163–164
Summer, with Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce, 168
Spareribs, Italian, 106
spatulas, 26
spiciness
arugula, 67
hotness and, 13–14
of paprika, 177
of red pepper flakes, 13, 120, 172
of salsa, 149
spiedini (Italian kebabs)
Chicken, with Basil Glaze, 132
Pork and Vegetable, 101
Scallop, Parmesan-Crusted, 147
Shrimp Skewers with Salsa Verde, 148–149
tips, 149
tools, 26
spreads
bean, 41
olive, 42
starter, chimney, 27
steak
club, 95
doneness, 85, 86–87, 116
filet mignon, 95
Flank Steak alla Sala Consilina, 92
Grilled Steak Pizzaiola, 90–91
grilling, 84–85
handling, 84–85
Italian saying about, 96
Mare e Monti (Surf & Turf), 95–96
Milanese, 88
selecting cuts for, 83
serving, 86
temperature, 84, 85, 116
tenderizing, 81–82, 84
Tuna, with Pepper-Olive Relish, 141
sticking, 25, 30, 90, 136
strawberries
growing, 64
Grownup Fabellini Sorbet, 193
picking, 185
Summer Cassata Cake, 186
Summer Salad, 74
stuffing
Crab, 137
Sausage-Ricotta, 47
substitutes
American, 34, 35
cake, 186
vegetable, 37, 132
summer, 13–14, 17–18, 64, 171, 183–185
Summer Cassata Cake, 186
Summer Minestrone, 78
Summer Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, 74
Summer Spaghetti with Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce, 168
Summer Tomato Sauce, 90
sun-dried zucchini, 171
Surf & Turf, 95–96
Sweet and Sour Dressing, 179
Sweet and Spicy Rub, 130
Swordfish with Cherry Tomato-Caper Salsa, 142
T
temperature. See also heat
control, 22
measuring, 26, 30
meat, 84, 85, 86, 115–116
pizza, 52
touch test for, 86–87
tenderizing, 81–82, 84, 117
testing
doneness touch, 86–87
grill leaks, 25
thermometers, 26
timing, 36, 152, 165, 166
toast. See Crostini
toaster oven, 192
tomato(es)
benefits of, 77
freshness of, 17–18, 64, 65, 171
Grilled Tuna Puttanesca, 163–164
history of, 59
Italian Gazpacho, 77
paste, 92
Salad, Summer, 74
Salad, Tomato and Baby Bocconcini, 75
Salsa, Cherry Tomato-Caper, 142
Sauce, Grilled, 168
Sauce, “The Quickie,” 54, 56
Sauce, Summer, 90
Sauce, Ziti with Grilled Meatballs and, 158–159
tongs, 25
tools
bad, 52, 81, 84–85
cutting, 93
grilling, 25–26, 52, 84–85, 145
meat, 81, 82, 93
pizza, 52
tenderizing, 81, 82
toasting, 192
touch test, 86–87
Tuna
Puttanesca, Grilled, 163–164
Steaks with Pepper-Olive Relish, 141
Tuscan White Bean Crostini, 41
V
Valentine’s Day, 196
Veal Chops, Grilled, with Marsala Mushrooms, 108–109
vegetable(s). See also side dishes; specific vegetables
dips for, 41
growing, 64, 65, 171
Italian saying about, 171
Lasagna, Grilled, 155–157
prepping, 91, 108
richness balanced with, 47
sauces for, 140
scapece-style, 181
Spiedini, Pork and, 101
substitute, 37, 132
sun-dried, 171
vegetarian dishes. See also salad; side dishes
pasta, 155–157, 160, 165, 168
pizza, 57, 173
soup, 77–79
Vichy, 174
Vinaigrette. See also dressing
Red Wine, 110–111
Roasted Garlic, 74
vinegar
for scapece, 181
types, 64–65
wash, 113
W
walnuts, toasted, 192
watermelon
benefits of, 194
Granita, 194
grilled, 63
picking, 185
whelk, 72–73
White Pizza, 58, 59
white wine
Fabellini dishes, 174, 193
Italian marinade, 106
Jersey Shore Seafood Pasta in, 166–167
Lemon Sauce, 138, 140
Lemon-Caper Butter, 145
vinegar, 64–65
Whole Roast Chicken sauce, 118–119
wine. See also red wine
corks, 72, 73
as dessert, 183
Italian sayings about, 189, 192
winter, 13, 17–18, 64
Z
ziti
with Grilled Meatballs and Tomato Sauce, 158–159
Juicy Joe’s Chicken and Broccoli Rabe with, 128
zucchini
Chicken Spiedini with Basil Glaze, 132
Fusilli with Grilled Sausages, Ricotta, and, 165
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna, 155–157
Pork and Vegetable Spiedini, 101
and Red Onion Pizza, 57
Scapece, Grilled, 181
sun-dried, 171