20 grilled platter Recipes

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

eggplants, salt, orange bell pepper, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella cheese or 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced thin, assorted italian cold cuts such as ham or 6 oz salami or 6 oz mortadella, sliced thin, tomato, cut into wedges, black olives, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper

olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar divided, dried oregano, garlic powder, fresh asparagus trimmed, carrots cut in half lengthwise, sweet red pepper cut into 1 inch strips, yellow summer squash cut into 1/2 slices, red onion cut into 4 wedges, pepper, salt

olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, pepper, salt, fresh asparagus, trimmed, carrots , cut in half lengthwise, sweet red pepper , cut into 1-inch strips, yellow summer squash , cut into 1/2-inch slices, red onion, cut into wedges

boneless leg of lamb, shredded lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, snipped fresh oregano, salt, black pepper, snipped fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup), sliced pitted kalamata olives or other ripe olives, ground cinnamon, black pepper, roma tomatoes

wooden or metal skewers, pt. cherry tomatoes, fresh asparagus, zucchini or yellow squash (about 1 lb.), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices, sweet potatoes (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, sweet mini bell peppers, halved, fresh mushrooms, eggplant (about 1 lb.), cut into 1/2-inch slices, green onions, olive oil, salt and black pepper, veggie vinaigrette

olive oil, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, scallops, shrimp, peeled and deveined, mushrooms (about 1-inch in diameter), bacon, asparagus spears, artichoke hearts, rinsed, zucchini , sliced thinly lengthwise, red bell peppers , cut into 1-inch strips, lemon wedge (optional), wooden skewers , soaked in water for 20-30 minutes

onions, canned crushed tomatoes, chile powder, paprika, jalapeno chiles, minced, plate setup, black beans, cooked or canned, spanish-style rice, crusty polenta , half-moons, firm large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, grilled, tomatillos (optional), husks removed , skewered, grilled, zucchini squash , sliced lengthwise, grilled or orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips, grilled, fresh sage leaves (optional), mexican queso anejo , feta or pressed salted farmers cheese, sliced (optional)

baguette , sliced on the bias, into 1/2-inch pieces, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pickled green tomatoes, pickled okra, roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, jalapeno stuffed green olives, pepper jack cheese, cubed, provolone cheese, cubed, genoa salami, sliced thin, honey ham, sliced thin, sausage, grilled and sliced

tuna steaks, 1-inch thick (about 4 lbs), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, french haricots vert, stems removed and blanched (french string beans), ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes), hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2, good black nicoise olive, pitted, watercress or 1 bunch arugula, anchovies (i use king oscars flat fillets packed in good olive oil - 10-12 ), champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, white potatoes, red potato, good dry white wine, chicken stock, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, minced scallion (white & green parts ), garlic powder (optional), capers, well drained (optional), minced fresh dill, minced flat leaf parsley, italian seasoning or 2 tbsp julienned fresh basil leaves

lime juice (about 3 limes), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, plus more for sprinkling, fresh ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling, boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (about 2 lb), scallions, tops removed, yellow onion, quartered, green bell pepper, halved, seeded, red bell pepper, halved, seeded, shredded cheddar cheese , for serving, sour cream , for serving

red bell peppers, seeded and halved, yellow squash , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (about 1 lb total), zucchini , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (about 12 oz total), japanese eggplants , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (12 oz total), cremini mushrooms, asparagus, trimmed, green onions , roots cut off, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh italian parsley, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh rosemary leaf

boned , skinned turkey breast half (2 to 2 1/2 lb.), orange juice, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, minced, salt, olive oil, red onions (1/2 lb. each), oranges (1/2 lb. each), red bell peppers (1/2 lb. each), zucchini (6 oz. each), ears corn (each about 8 in .)

thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 lb), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, french string beans (haricots verts), stems removed and blanched, recipe french potato salad , recipe follows, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes), hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2, good black olives, pitted, watercress or arrugula, anchovies (optional), champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, white boiling potatoes, red boiling potatoes, good dry white wine, chicken stock, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, minced scallions (white and green parts ), minced fresh dill, minced flat-leaf parsley, julienned fresh basil leaves

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, fresh thyme, leaves chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby artichokes, lemons, halved, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more as needed and for garnish, eggplant, sliced thick, zucchini, sliced, red bell peppers, halved and cored, scallions, tomatoes, halved, alfonso olives, for garnish, ricotta salata, crumbled for garnish, fresh basil leaves, for garnish, fresh chervil leaves, for garnish

lime juice (about 3 limes), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, salt, plus more for sprinkling, freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling, boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (about 2 lb), scallions, tops removed, yellow onion, quartered, green bell pepper, halved, seeded, red bell pepper, halved, seeded, shredded cheddar , for serving, sour cream , for serving

boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic, minced, salt , to taste, white pepper , to taste, olive oil, peaches, peeled, halved, and cored, red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick, baby mixed salad greens , frissace, oak leaf and green leaf, olive oil, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, salt , to taste, white pepper , to taste

japanese eggplant (small, black, purple or white skinned), cut into 1/4-inch strips, lengthwise, zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices, lengthwise, cubanelle (light green ) italian pepper, cut into strips, lengthwise, red onion, sliced into thick rings, creminis (baby portobellos), trimmed, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, coarse salt and black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, 4 to 6 sprigs stripped and chopped (1/2 tsp (a sprinkle) of dried thyme or dried italian seasoning may be substituted)