Spicy Marinated Provolone Food

FLAMING BROILED PROVOLONE WITH PARSLEY TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Make the toasts: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and garlic with a pinch of salt. Spread on top of the toasts and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the tray in the oven and cook until the toast is browned, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, arrange on a platter and top with the parsley.
• Broil and serve: Arrange the cheese in single layer in a 9-inch baking dish and place in the oven to melt, 5-8 minutes. Turn on the broiler and place the dish under the broiler 2 minutes more. Remove, sprinkle with salt and place on the table next to the toasts. Pour the gin over the cheese and carefully light it until it flames. Watch the flame burn until it runs out and dig in!

MARINATED AND GRILLED PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.
• Rub the pieces of provolone all over with the olive oil and season with the rest of the ingredients. Let marinate refrigerated for 1 hour. Grill the cheese on the hot grill over moderately-high heat for about 2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the cheese just begins to soften.
• Transfer the cheese to a metal plate or baking dish on top of the grill. Cook until the cheese just barely starts to melt and begins to brown on the bottom, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled bread slices.

SPICY MARINATED PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Place cheese in quart-sized zipper-closure food storage bag. Combine remaining ingredients in jar; cover and shake well. Pour over cheese in storage bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 8 hours or up to 3 days, turning occasionally.
• To Serve: Let Cheese stand at room temperature at least 1 hr.; stir and pour onto serving platter.

SPICY MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Make marinade of all ingredients. Place chops and marinade in ziploc bag and refrigerate at least 8 hours (or overnight).
• Pour marinade sauce into microwave-proof bowl.
• Grill chops on medium high heat for 12-14 minutes, turning once (or you can broil in oven 4-6 inches from heat).
• Microwave marinade for two minutes. Stir and repeat. Serve as a side sauce with chops and rice.

PORTABELLA AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together; set aside.
• Moisten a paper towel and wipe the mushrooms to remove dirt.
• Cut out the stems and the gills; place the mushrooms in a glass dish, round side up; pour the oil mixture over the mushrooms, rubbing it in with your fingers; turn the mushrooms and lightly sprinkle the insides with salt and pepper; marinate for 10 minutes.
• Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and place on a baking sheet, rounded side up.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown and shrink a bit.
• Turn the mushrooms and bake 10-12 minutes, or until some of the liquid has surfaced and the mushrooms have browned further.
• Remove from oven; let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Mix the cheeses and oregano together in a bowl.
• Scatter the cheese mixture evenly over the inside of 4 mushroom caps, followed by a tomato slice; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and place the remaining 4 mushroom caps on top, rounded side up.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes; put the mushroom sandwiches in the skillet (in batches if needed), cover, and cook 3-5 minutes, or until the undersides are dark brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
• Uncover, and turn the mushroom sandwiches, pressing firmly with a spatula to flatten them slightly.
• Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until the undersides have turned a shade or two darker and the cheese has melted completely; let cool slightly and cut in half; serve.

SPICY ASIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and use as directed in the recipe or for other foods.

SPICY STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

ANTIPASTO WITH PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Combine marmalde and mustard.
• Spread on slices of bread, and top with salami and cheese.
• Garnish with a couple of strands of basil.