On a recent trip to Rome, I was reminded of my love for spiedini, Italian for skewers, which vary depending on family recipes, seasonality, or simply personal tastes.

My version involves thinly sliced beef, coated in parmigiano Reggiano breadcrumbs, rolled up involtini-style, and skewered with bay leaves, sausage chunks, and zucchini ribbons rolled to mimic the beef.

On a warm summer day, they’re the perfect meal to grill and enjoy in the open air.