Focaccia Panzanella With Salami And Pepperoncini Recipes

WINTER PANZANELLA WITH SQUASH AND SALAMI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Add the bread to the baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salami and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
• Add the sliced fennel and celery to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring, until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the roasted peppers and marjoram.
• Pour the fennel mixture over the bread cubes and let sit 2 minutes. Add the squash and salami and toss to coat. Top each serving of panzanella with the asiago and fennel fronds.

FOCACCIA PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet.
• Toast bread in the preheated oven until browned and fully crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool down to room temperature.
• Mash garlic, sugar, and anchovy into a coarse paste using the back of a fork. Add vinegar and oil; whisk until combined.
• Toss vine-ripened tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper into the dressing with a spatula. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Add mozzarella and red onion to the tomato mixture and toss with a spatula to combine. Add bread cubes and mix until saturated as desired. Mix in basil. Taste for seasoning before serving.

PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Lay bread on a baking sheet, and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes; allow to cool slightly.
• While the bread is in the oven, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss together the bread, tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Toss with the vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.