Best Giardino Grinder Recipes

HOMEMADE HOT GIARDINIERA

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 16h20m

Yield 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup table salt
1 cup small-diced carrots
1 cup tiny cauliflower florets
4 to 8 serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
2 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine 2 cups water and the salt in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Mix until the salt is dissolved. Add the carrots, cauliflower, serranos, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the salt water and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Day 2, drain and rinse the vegetables. In a clean bowl, mix together the oil with the oregano and pepper. Add the vegetables and mix to combine. Allow to marinate overnight. Giardiniera will only get better with time. After 2 days at the most in the bowl, you can place in air-tight mason jars and keep in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 weeks.

GIARDINO GRINDER

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Vegetarian food never tasted so good! Piled high with eggplant, mushrooms, onion, and zucchini, then topped with mozzarella cheese, this Italian-style grinder is a meaty meatless meal.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Heroes, Hoagies and Subs Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 eggplants, peeled and sliced into rings
2 zucchini, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
salt
2 tablespoons Marsala wine
3 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
1/4 cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
1/4 cup garlic roasted tomato spread (see footnote for recipe link)
1/4 cup artichoke aioli (see footnote for recipe link)
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until it begins to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and cook until they have absorbed some of the oil, about 1 minute. Stir zucchini into eggplant mixture and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and salt; cook and stir until mushrooms are softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour Marsala wine into eggplant mixture and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until wine has reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
Spread each ciabatta roll with 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread, 1 tablespoon garlic roasted tomato sauce, and 1 tablespoon artichoke aioli. Top with 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese. Evenly distribute the eggplant mixture among the 4 sandwiches.
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.1 calories, Carbohydrate 97.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1372.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GIARDINIERA

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Crunchy vegetables pickled in white-wine vinegar, known as Giardiniera, can be served as a garnish or a side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 celery stalks, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 small yellow onion, trimmed, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and halved crosswise
2 serrano peppers sliced crosswise on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cloves, celery seeds, and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE GRINDERS

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"This recipe has been in our family for more years than I would like to admit! It's quick and easy any time of the year. Anise seeds also make a great optional addition." -Sally Yeagle, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
12 brat buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown sausages in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Serve sausages on buns with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.