Grilled Cheese Spiedini On Rosemary Sprigs Recipes

GRILLED FRESH FIGS ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS

Steps:

• Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the stripped rosemary leaves and set them aside.
• Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Drain the stems and pat them dry with paper towelling.
• Skewer 2 fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
• Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
• In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
• Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
• Preheat the broiler or grill to medium-high.
• Grill or broil the figs until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle evenly with the reserved rosemary leaves and some black pepper.
• Serve on the skewers while still hot.

GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDINI

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, 1 T lemon zest and olive oil.
• Remove 2 T lemon juice mixture and stir in pepperoncini; set aside.
• Place remaining mixture into zip-top bag and add chicken. Seal and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Place bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and remaining 2 T lemon zest and garlic cloves in a shallow dish.
• Remove chicken breasts from marinade and cut into 1 inch thick slices.
• Place chicken in crumb mixture, coating well.
• Carefully thread chicken onto metal skewers.
• Grill over medium high for 9-12 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170°F, turning once.
• Place on a serving platter and drizzle with pepperoncini mixture.

CHICKEN LIVER AND RED PEPPER SPIEDINI

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer half of dressing to small bowl and reserve. Add chicken livers and pepper squares to dressing in medium bowl. Toss to coat well. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover liver mixture and reserved dressing separately and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 400deg;F. Alternate 4 pepper squares and 3 liver pieces on each skewer. Arrange on large baking sheet. Place bread, cut side up, on same sheet. Brush bread with some reserved dressing. Bake skewers and bread 6 minutes. Turn skewers over and bake skewers and bread until livers are brown and just cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.
• Place 1 toast on each plate. Place 1 skewer atop each toast. Brush lightly with remaining reserved dressing. Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired.