Techniques and Recipes

Grilled Caesar Salad
While the cold Caesar will always have a place on the table, turn up the fl avor of this classic by fi rst
charbroiling the romaine lettuce.
MAKES COOK TIME
4 SERVINGS 2 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
2 heads romaine lettuce
Olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Caesar dressing
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Croutons
Lemon wedges
PREPARATION METHOD
1. Cut the heads of romaine in half, lengthwise. Drizzle the cut faces
with olive oil and season with black pepper. 2. Set the charbroiler
to high heat and let preheat for 5 minutes. 3. Grill the romaine cut
side down, cooking until just charred, about 1 minute. Remove from
heat and serve with dressing, cheese, croutons, and a drizzle of fresh
squeezed lemon juice.
Grilled Vegetables
with
Garlic Aioli
Seek out whatever is fresh and in-season at your local farmers’ market, such as summer squash,
zucchini, eggplant, scallions, cippolini onions, and tomatoes. Then, take your crudité platter to a
whole new level by lightly charring the vegetables.
MAKES COOK TIME
4 SERVINGS 10 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
Aioli
2 garlic cloves
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Grilled Vegetables
Assorted vegetables, trimmed
or cut into planks
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION METHOD
To make aioli
1. Smash garlic cloves into a paste using the side of a large, heavy
knife. 2. Whisk together yolk, lemon juice, and mustard in a small
bowl. Combine oils. In small increments, add oils to the yolk mixture.
Whisk constantly until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture is
emulsifi ed. 3. Whisk in garlic paste and season with salt and pepper.
If aioli is too thick, whisk in a couple drops of water. Chill, covered,
until ready to use.
To grill vegetables
1. Set the charbroiler to high heat and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
2. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Grill a few
pieces at a time, cooking until just charred but still retaining a bite.
Serve alongside garlic aioli.
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