Fabulicious!: On the Grill (27 page)

    
mass-produced,
65

    
sun-dried,
171

    
waste reduction,
89

    
worst,
20

forks,
84–85

freshness,
17–18
,
64
,
65
,
90
,
171
,
184–185

frittatas,
153–154

fruit.
See also specific fruits

    
as dessert,
183–184
,
185

    
freshness,
17
,
64
,
184–185

    
grilling,
63
,
185
,
191

    
Italian sayings about,
17
,
171
,
183

    
liqueur,
186
,
191

    
picking and storing,
184–185

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

Fusilli with Grilled Sausages, Zucchini, and Ricotta,
165

Gabriella's Grilled Chicken Parmesan,
127

garlic

    
Butter,
95

    
“The Quickie” Tomato Sauce with,
54
,
56

    
roasting,
74

gas grills,
21–22

Gazpacho, Italian,
77

girls guide,
19
,
22–23

Giudice, Dad,
166–167
,
189

Giudice, Gabriella,
123
,
127

Giudice, Joe,
81
,
99
,
128–129
,
134
,
190

Giudice, Mama,
72–73
,
112–113
,
171
,
181
,
189

Giudice, Teresa

    
accomplishments of,
13–15

    
childhood of,
14
,
109
,
135–136
,
171

    
daughters of,
14
,
64
,
123
,
127

    
entertaining by,
33
,
135–136

Giudice Burgers with Peppers and Gorgonzola,
99–100

Glaze

    
Carrots, Fabellini,
174

    
Chicken Spiedini with Basil,
132

Goat Cheese, Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with,
66

Gorgonzola

    
about,
35

    
dressing,
68

    
Fig and Prosciutto Pizza,
61

    
Giudice Burgers with Peppers and,
99–100

Granita, Watermelon,
194

Grilled Apple Rings,
122

Grilled Ciambotta,
44–45

Grilled Eggplant

    
Parmesan,
173

    
with Pesto and Mozzarella,
173

Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese,
66

Grilled Meatballs and Tomato Sauce,
158–159

Grilled Peach Sundaes with Caramel Sauce,
191–192

Grilled Peperonata,
179

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

    
Marinated,
48

    
Penne with Creamy Pesto and,
160

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

Grilled Steak Pizzaiola,
90–91

Grilled Tomato and Basil Sauce,
168

Grilled Veal Chops with Marsala Mushrooms,
108–109

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna,
155–157

grilling

    
barbecuing
vs.,
19–20

    
basic how-to,
22–31

    
chicken,
115–117

    
dessert,
185
,
191

    
fish,
136

    
flare-ups,
25
,
27
,
90

    
fruit,
63
,
185
,
191

    
for girls,
19
,
22–23

    
health of,
18
,
21

    
heat,
22
,
27–30

    
history of Italian,
20–21

    
with lid,
22

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

    
pasta and,
152

    
pizza,
51–52
,
51–54

    
safety,
24
,
25
,
36

    
sexiness of,
18–19

    
space for,
126

    
steak,
84–85

    
sticking during,
25
,
30
,
90
,
136

    
techniques,
84–85

    
timing of,
36
,
152
,
165
,
166

    
tips,
22
,
30
,
36
,
91
,
95
,
136
,
149
,
178

    
tools,
25–26
,
52
,
84–85
,
145

grills

    
burners for,
28
,
29
,
152

    
charcoal
vs.
gas,
21–22
,
27

    
cleaning,
24–25

    
fixing,
29

    
leak testing,
25

    
oiling,
25
,
30
,
90

    
pots and pans on,
152–153

    
shopping for,
28–29

    
as stove and oven,
27
,
51
,
152–153

    
turning on and off,
22–24
,
27

growing food,
64
,
65
,
171

hammers, tenderizing,
81
,
82

health,
18
,
21
,
77
,
151–152
,
194

heat.
See also
spiciness

    
direct,
27
,
29–30
,
153

    
for fish,
136

    
grill buying and,
28
,
29

    
indirect,
27
,
29–30

    
as tenderizer,
81

herbs.
See also
basil
;
marinade

    
dried,
90

    
fresh,
64
,
90

    
Italian,
21
,
106
,
172

    
rubs with,
130

holidays,
72
,
183
,
196

hydroponics,
65

ice cream

    
Baci Semifreddo,
195–196

    
Grilled Peach Sundaes with Caramel Sauce,
191–192

    
Grownup Fabellini Sorbet,
193

    
Joe's Juicy Applesauce on,
190

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Gorgonzola and Pancetta Crumbles,
68

imports,
17–18
,
34
,
146
,
184

indirect heat,
27
,
29–30

ingredients.
See also
food

    
key,
21
,
45
,
53
,
63
,
73
,
172

    
specialty,
45
,
73
,
146
,
196

    
substitutes,
34
,
35
,
37
,
132

insalate
(salad).
See
salad

Involtini, Crab-Stuffed Salmon,
137

Italian Gazpacho,
77

Italian Marinade,
106

Italian Peach “Sangria,”
189

Italian Spareribs,
106

Italy

    
America's differences to,
20–21
,
37
,
58
,
70
,
78
,
113
,
149
,
151–152

antipasti
serving style of,
33

    
bread importance in,
43

    
capers in,
143

    
cheese standards in,
34

    
cheese-on-fish rule in,
146
,
147

    
dessert traditions in,
183
,
189

    
farms,
171

    
food waste reduction in,
89