Hot Giardiniera is a spicy pickled vegetable condiment I use often. It is delicious drizzled over grilled meats and fish. It is said this Italian-American relish was invented in Chicago, where my father was born. It is served with Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago style. I love to spoon Giardiniera on spicy Italian sausages and drink a robust glass of Madonna Nera Rosso di Montalcino to help put out the fire!