Grilled Lamb Sausage With Goat Cheese Heirloom Tomatoes Olives And Herbs Recipes

T-BONE STEAKS WITH CHOPPED GREEN GARNI, BROILED TOMATOES WITH CHEESE, OLIVES AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Preheat a large griddle or large skillet over high heat. Brush the meat with extra-virgin olive oil, you'll need about 1/4 cup. Sear the steaks 2 minutes on each side, 3 at a time. Arrange steaks on baking sheet. When steaks are all seared off, transfer to oven and roast 5 to 6 minutes for medium doneness, subtract or add 2 minutes to that time for medium- rare to medium-well.
• Place tomatoes on a broiler pan and season with salt and pepper. Combine the bread, olives, parsley, sage and Romano in the food processor and pulse grind the mixture. Dress the mixture with some extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper and fill the tomatoes.
• Dress chopped arugula and basil with a little lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper.
• Remove steaks and let rest. Switch broiler on and broil tomatoes a couple of minutes to brown the cheese and bread crumbs on top.
• Serve steaks with greens on top and broiled tomatoes alongside.

SPIEDINI HOAGIES WITH CAPRESE RELISH

Steps:

• Heat the grill for high direct grilling. Skewer a few sausages onto each skewer, brush with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the sausages until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the sausages to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before removing to a plate.
• Toss the tomatoes with the bocconcini, basil, parsley, capers, onions, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Slice the bread open and put on the grill, cut-side down, and grill until lightly golden brown. Remove and rub the surface with the garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Put a whole sausage on each roll and top with the caprese relish. Alternatively, cut the sausage into 2-inch chunks before putting on the rolls.

GRILLED TOMATOES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons fresh sage and fry 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer fried sage to paper towel.
• Combine cheese, onions, shallot, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon fresh sage in bowl. Season with pepper. Using small sharp knife, remove cone-shaped piece 2 inches wide and 1 inch deep from top of each tomato. Divide cheese mixture among tomatoes; top with fried sage.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place tomatoes on grill rack; cover barbecue with lid. Cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.

SPICY LAMB SAUSAGE WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• To make the sausage, put ground lamb in a mixing bowl. Using a spice mill or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, black pepper and allspice. Add to lamb, along with salt, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and garlic. Mix well with hands to incorporate. Fry a little piece of the mixture in a small skillet. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Mix again and refrigerate at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight. Form mixture into 24 two-ounce patties.
• To make the vinaigrette, grind cumin, coriander and caraway. Combine with paprika and a good pinch of cayenne in a small bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. Whisk in olive oil.
• Light a charcoal grill or use a grill pan. The heat should be moderate. Grill sausages, in batches if necessary, for about 2 minutes per side, until just done. Keep warm. Paint onion slices with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until softened slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with zucchini. Keep at room temperature.
• Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and pile sausages in the middle. Arrange onions and zucchini around the platter. Salt the tomatoes and distribute. Whisk the vinaigrette, then drizzle over everything. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint, and serve with warm pita breads, if desired.

LAMB, GOAT CHEESE, AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Divide the tomato, lamb, goat cheese, pomegranate, and chile between serving plates. Drizzle with the salsa verde and sprinkle with basil to serve.