Name: Italian Dove Spiedini
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 dove breasts, cleaned; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh oregano; 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper; 20 bay leaves; 20 small pearl onions, blanched; Wooden skewers, soaked; *Sicilian Marinade Method**; 1. **Marinade Preparation**:; - Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs; - **Quality**: Use best olive oil available; - Marinate dove breasts 2-4 hours; 2. **Skewering Technique**:; - Thread: dove breast, bay leaf, pearl onion; - **Pattern**: Repeat for visual appeal; - Leave space between items for even cooking; 3. **Grilling Process**:; - Grill over medium-high heat; - Turn every 2 minutes for even cooking; - **Total time**: 6-8 minutes maximum; 4. **Finishing**:; - Drizzle with remaining marinade; - **Herb oil**: Fresh herbs in oil for drizzling; - Serve immediately while hot; *Wine Pairing**: Sicilian reds, Nero d'Avola, Primitivo; *Authenticity**: Bay leaves traditional in spiedini; ##

Marinade Preparation:
- Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs
- Quality: Use best olive oil available
- Marinate dove breasts 2-4 hours
Skewering Technique:
- Thread: dove breast, bay leaf, pearl onion
- Pattern: Repeat for visual appeal
- Leave space between items for even cooking
Grilling Process:
- Grill over medium-high heat
- Turn every 2 minutes for even cooking
- Total time: 6-8 minutes maximum
Finishing:
- Drizzle with remaining marinade
- Herb oil: Fresh herbs in oil for drizzling
- Serve immediately while hot

Italian Dove Spiedini

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