Kabobs -
Another Word For Dinner on a Stick
by
Sherry Frewerd
Cookout season is just around the corner and everyone is
anxiously awaiting the smoky aroma that wafts throughout the
neighborhood when families fire up their barbeque grills.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and chicken – we all enjoy the
traditional favorites of grilling, but how about spicing up
your barbeque lineup with some fun and delicious Kabobs?
Nothing is more convenient or festive than kabobs.
You can select from chunks of marinated beef or chicken with
some yummy fresh veggies or fruit nicely seared over the coals.
However you ‘stick it’, kabobs are a great choice for both
family and entertaining.
Here’s a couple of delicious kabob recipes to try out this
summer:
Steak and Veggie Kabobs
˝ cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic, crushed
˝ tsp salt
˝ c vegetable oil or olive oil
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp chili sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
˝ tsp dried whole oregano
˝ tsp dried whole thyme
2 lbs boneless sirloin steak cut into 1 ˝ inch pieces
˝ lb fresh mushroom caps
2 large green peppers, cut into 1 ˝ inch pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick pieces
Combine the first 9 ingredients. Add meat; cover and marinate
at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning meat
occasionally. Remove meat from marinade, reserving marinade.
Alternate meat and veggies on skewers. Grill over medium coals
10-15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, basting with
marinade. Serves 5.
Marinated Lamb Kabobs
2 lbs boneless lamb
1 onion, diced
1/3 c diced green pepper
1/2 c dry red wine
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sage
1/8 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp dried whole oregano
Remove fell (the tissue like covering) from lamb, if necessary;
cut meat into 1 inch cubes and set aside. Combine the remaining
8 ingredients in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Add lamb; cover and
marinate overnight in refrigerator. Remove meat from marinade,
reserve liquid. Cook marinade in small saucepan until heated.
Place meat on skewers. Grill about 6 inches from medium coals
for 15 minutes or until done, turning and basting often with
marinade. Serves 6.
About The Author: Sherry Frewerd publishes 'Family Crock Pot
Recipes'
http://familycrockpotrecipes.com where you can find
quick and easy slow cooker recipes to simplify your life. For
delicious gourmet seasonings and spices visit Watkins Online at
http://watkinsonline.com/sherryfrewerd
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