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Grilling at home: how to do it, for a perfect “plan B” – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

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It’s always good to have a plan B, even in the kitchen. For example, you know how grilling at home? We learned to do it to make up for all those gloomy spring days when we would have really wanted to go out with friends to eat outdoors by lighting the grill, but the downpours prevented us. You know the Easter Monday to reorganize last minute? It can be done, even in an apartment. Perhaps with a little less space, seating friends and relatives even on the sofa if the chairs are not enough, involving all the guests in the preparation and tidying up phase with painstaking organisation. In short, It takes effort, but it has to be done: if you decide to be in company, you are in company. And if the desire is to grill, we don’t want to give it up. Here’s what we learned about how to groom at home.

How to grill at home, for a perfect “plan B”

How to cook meat without embers

In order not to offend the susceptibilities of our neighbors, technology comes to our aid: now with a few euros you can buy gods electric barbecues that minimize grill smoke, or cancel it completely, usually thanks to tempered glass lids. There are several indoor ones, which obviously can also be used outside if you are lucky enough to have a balcony covered enough to shelter you from the rain.

Which pan for grilling

If you don’t already have one, or don’t feel like buying one, in addition to the classic electric grills, there are cast iron plates which we all have at home now, and which also offer various advantages: they transmit heat evenly, and therefore allow you to cook easily and quickly.

How to use the air fryer for grilling

Alternative? There air fryer: we often use it for “frying” but in reality it is perfect for grilling meat, fish and vegetables too. Our favorite recipe? There sliced ​​beef: 20 minutes at 180 degrees, turning halfway through cooking if your air fryer does not have a double heating element.

How to eliminate bad odors in the kitchen

Yes, when grilling at home, there is the problem of odor, but with some care it can be reduced. In addition to using the hood at maximum power, try with a pot of boiling water and vinegar next to the griddle: it is generally very effective. Instead of vinegar you can also add citrus peels. Once you’re done grilling, let the pot of water and vinegar (or citrus) continue to boil on the stove. Last trick? After preparing coffee for everyone, keep the grounds and place them in a bowl in the kitchen: they are another excellent natural remedy against bad odors.

How to shop for a home barbecue

As always it should be, when shopping – even for a home barbecue – you need to take into account any preferences of the guests: they may exist vegan or vegetarian, but also lactose and gluten intolerant, and therefore alternatives must be foreseen. If you grill meat they cannot be missed sausages and ribs that are fun to eat with your hands too (maybe not lamb, assuming someone eats it, because they are the ones that smell the most). For fish: swordfish, tuna, cuttlefish and prawns are among the essential and easiest to clean. As for vegetables: in addition to the classic courgettes, aubergines and peppers, they are also excellent and quick to grill fennel, mushrooms, pumpkin. And they are not the only alternative for vegans and vegetarians: there are legume burgers in many different flavours, including ready-made ones, as well as meat substitutes now also on sale in supermarkets. Without forgetting the classics seitan and tufuwhich must first be marinated for a few hours with extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs.

How to marinate for grilling

Oil and herbs are the simplest marinade, and also a little trick with which to make home barbecues a little more fragrant. The choice is yours: you can use, for example, mint and parsley for fish, and with a little ginger you will be able to make the flavor of meats that need an extra boost such as chicken even more particular. The important thing is to marinate, whether you grill at home or outside, because it serves to give a touch of flavor to the ingredients and, in the case of meat, to make it softer.

How to grill at home

After preparing everything, all that remains is to start grilling. Whether you use an electric griddle, a cast iron pot, or even an air fryer, the rule is the same: they must already be very hot and – in the case of cast iron plates – slightly greased. Last tip: since at home it’s not like outdoors where you take turns grilling (generally) and eat in the meantime, prepare everything at the last minute and in the meantime let the oven heat up. Then turn it off and add the food gradually, so that they stay warm but do not continue to cook. When everything is ready, everyone at the table and off to the buffet, as you would do on a picnic.

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The casatiello is definitely the master of the tables during the period of Easter. Although it is a typical southern recipe, over time it has conquered the whole country. However, due to its nature it could be a dish that is not very inclusive, being filled with cured meats it leaves out those who follow a vegetarian diet. This is why we propose the version of vegetarian house, a dish that combines rustic flavors that satisfy all needs, perfect for enriching your festive tables or for a Sunday family lunch. In this recipe, we will explore together how to prepare this delicious bread enriched with cheese and vegetables.



Are there supermarkets open at Easter and Easter Monday 2024? – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

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If you are looking for supermarkets that are open because you forgot a fundamental ingredient to prepare yours Easter’s menuor because you haven’t had time to purchase what you will need for the Easter Monday picnicthere is good news: from north to south Italy, many points of sale guarantee the service even on holidays. To avoid a wasted ride, the advice is always to pay attention not only to the days, but also to the opening hours, since some supermarkets only open for half a day. We help you with your search.

Aldi

Aldi stores will be closed on Easter, but open on Easter Monday, with Sunday opening hours. The San Giuliano Milanese store will, however, also remain closed on Easter Monday. On this page you can find the nearest shop with its opening hours.

Carrefour

In many cases, Carrefour supermarkets will remain open on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, but since the opening hours are different in each store, it is advisable to check the opening hours of the nearest store.

Conad

Conad ensures the opening, both at Easter and on Easter Monday, of numerous points of sale, from north to south, from Turin to Milan, from Florence to Rome and from Cagliari to Palermo. To find out which supermarkets will be open on Easter and Easter Monday, you can consult the shop map.

Coop and Ipercoop

Even for Coop and Ipercoop the extraordinary openings vary depending on the stores, many are closed on Easter and open on Easter Monday and vice versa, and sometimes they are only open for half a day. All the info on the dedicated page.

Crai

Some stores are open during the two holidays, but each center has established its own opening hours. To check openings, consult the website or call the store directly.

Despar

For now, there don’t seem to be any extraordinary openings planned for Despar, but you can check each individual store in the next few days.

long S

Esselunga shops are closed at Easter, but open on Easter Monday. To check the opening times you can consult the website by searching by point of sale.

Family

As regards the Famila sales points, extraordinary openings are planned for both Easter and Easter Monday, which can be found here (Easter) and here (Easter Monday).

The giant

Many Il Gigante outlets will be open on Easter (at least until midday) or Easter Monday, but also on both days. Here you can check which ones. However, the shops in Cinisello Balsamo (via Aquileia), Melegnano and Sesto San Giovanni (viale Monti and via Marx) remain closed.

Hyper

On Easter Monday the hypermarkets will be open, while on Easter Monday they will remain open. Here you can find the times.

Lidl

Lidl stores will respect the Easter closure, but will be open on Easter Monday. Here you can consult the timetables.

Md

To find out the opening hours of Md supermarkets on Easter and Easter Monday, take a look at the sales points page.

Pam Panorama

Some Pam Panorama stores will be open on Easter Monday. Here you can check where.

Unes

Several Unes supermarkets are open on both Easter and Easter Monday, others are on one of the two days and with reduced hours. At this link you can find all the information on the nearest point of sale.

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