This is a big day in Cahtolic and Orthodox Europe.I'ts hug ein Italy where many celebrate and observe the feast of the Assumption of Mary.--when the Virgin ascends to Heaven. It is a day full of grilling and feasting on harvest.
You can easily celebrate the feast's foods here. Many American Catholics go to church today and then have a brunch or dinner out where ever they are. If you stay at home you can have the classic Italian grigliate - any grilled meats.A typical dinner would be a variety of sausages, pork ribs and chicken this can be made at home.Use a light marinade of lemon juice ,olive oil and a mix of dried herbs.This last could be oregano, dried basil and rosemary. You can add minced fresh garlic or garlic powder, depending on your tastes. This can be used for beef and chicken. What about the sausages? A fiery one, filled with not only beef and pork but also red paper flakes toasted fennel and garlic.Keep in mind that fresh sausage or saucisse takes a good fifteen to twenty minutes to cook.Pre cooked sausage takes only ten to twelve minutes. You don't have to oil them.Just put them on the grill and cook evenly by rolling them every so often. They can be eaten plain or on long rolls.
The sides are mostly veggie .A note here.Cylospora is still prevalent here in the US. Wash every fruit and veggie in warm for twenty to thirty seconds. Don;t use bleach or soap to wash.You'll ruin the taste.Many Italians, have bell pepper recipes.They can be stuffed with arborio rice and herbs You can also grill zucchini or eggplant too. Both can be marinated in just olive oil with salt and pepper and grill for about three to five minutes on each side. You can also make a tasty panzanella - that tasty bread salad with ripe tomatoes. Dried bread cubes can be used for crunch but a better variation is using torn up Italian or French bread. Soak the chunks and quartered tomatoes in olive oil, Onions can be added if you want a stronger taste but a milder flavor can be had by using a pinch of onion powder. Add plenty of basil and oregano too. Another idea is creating a tomato and mozzarella salad.Cold pasta salads can also be made. Just skip the mayo and just add olive oil. Desserts can be sliced fresh peaches in Prosecco or Asti. Tasty dessert is afogato - drowned ice cream.Usually made with ice cream and hot coffee, you can add cold coffee to vanilla or chocolate ice cream for a lovely late into the night dessert.
A Ferragosto meal can be had at any time. It's especially wonderful on this Holy Day. Feast and enjoy the summer harvest.
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