Kabobs-Another Word For Dinner On A Stick
by Sherry FrewerdCookout
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
½ cup dry white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ tsp salt ½ c vegetable oil or
olive oil 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp chili sauce 1 tbsp vinegar ½ tsp
dried whole oregano ½ tsp dried whole thyme 2 lbs boneless sirloin steak cut
into 1 ½ inch pieces ½ lb fresh mushroom caps 2 large green peppers, cut
into 1 ½ 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
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