Grigliata Mista

This much-loved speciality is enjoyed all over Italy. Different cuts from of a variety of meats are brushed with olive oil and lemon juice, salted then grilled over charcoal. Many restaurants have this dish on their menu, but nothing can beat a grigliata eaten al fresco in the company of good friends. A decent mixed grill should contain slices of liver, heart, testicles, sausages, tender lamb and kid chops, and pieces of chicken or turkey. Naturally, if there are also some wild birds, like thrushes or sparrows, then all the better. Italians do not serve sauces with barbecued meat, just lemon juice.