Grilled Radicchio With Lemon And Pine Nuts Recipes

PERFECTLY GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
• Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.
• When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
• If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill: If using a charcoal grill, make a fire in your grill. When the charcoals are completely covered in gray ash, hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill grid; count how many seconds you can comfortably leave it there. When you can hold it there for 2 to 3 seconds, you have medium-high heat and are ready to grill. If you are using a gas grill, heat the grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed. Before beginning to cook, reduce the temperature by turning the knobs to medium-high.
• Place lemons on grill, cut side down; cook until caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush radicchio with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper; place cut side down on grill; cook, turning once, until fork tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer radicchio to a platter and squeeze lemon juice over it; sprinkle with pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil; serve.

CANTALOUPE AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk together the reduced vinegar, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Toss the cantaloupe, radicchio, mint and toasted pine nuts together in a wide, shallow bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss again right before serving.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat coals.
• Cut the radicchio heads in half. Brush all over with half the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the radicchio on a rack and grill, turning once, until the leaves are lightly charred and wilted. Sprinkle with the remaining oil, vinegar and thyme leaves and serve.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED ROMANO AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high heat. Brush the zucchini on both sides with canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for just about 1 minute per side (until slightly charred and wilted), then remove them to a platter.
• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, to taste, and salt and pepper, to taste, and parsley in a small bowl. Slowly, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini and let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Top with shaved cheese, pine nuts, parsley and mint leaves.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place radicchio in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; toss to coat.
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Grill radicchio on the preheated grill for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle reserved dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED FENNEL, RADICCHIO, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a 10-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pine nuts, stirring until golden. With a slotted spoon transfer pine nuts to paper towels to drain.
• In a skillet cook garlic over moderate heat, stirring , until golden and with a slotted spoon discard. Add fennel to skillet and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and cook until fennel is crisp-tender. Stir in radicchio and sauté mixture over moderately high heat, tossing with 2 wooden spoons, just until radicchio is wilted and tender. Add pine nuts and season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED POTATO AND PICKLED GREEN GARLIC SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover; generously salt water and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tines of a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds.
• Preheat a grill: If using a charcoal grill, make a fire in your grill. When the charcoals are completely covered in gray ash, hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill grid; count how many seconds you can comfortably leave it there. When you can hold it there for 2 to 3 seconds, you have medium-high heat and are ready to grill. If you are using a gas grill, heat the grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed. Before beginning to cook, reduce the temperature by turning the knobs to medium-high.
• Place potatoes on grill and cook, turning, until grill marks appear.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mustards, pickled green garlic, pickling liquid, and olive oil.
• Transfer grilled potatoes to large bowl and gently toss to combine. Garnish with herbs and serve.

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place beans, radicchio, and artichoke hearts in large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Grill vegetables until crisp-tender and browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Cut beans in half crosswise. Coarsely chop radicchio. Return vegetables to same bowl. Add greens and Asiago cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
• *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.