Thursday, December 16, 2004

Grilled Sheesh Kabobs

  • 2 1/2 lb. mutton, cut in 2-inch squares
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 12 mushrooms
  • 12 sm. onions
  • 2 green peppers, cut in 1-inch squares
  • 12 bacon squares
  • 2 zucchini, cut in slices

MARINADE:

  • 1/3 c. soy sauce
  • 3/4 c. salad oil
  • 1/8 c. Worcestershire
  • 1 tbsp. dry mustard
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
MARINADE: Blend all ingredients together in blender for 1/2 minute. Pour in jar with tight lid. Refrigerate. Use as directed.


SHEESH KABOBS: Marinate meat squares in marinade for several hours or all day. To prepare kabobs, arrange meat and vegetables on skewers, brush with marinade and broil overhot coals 15 minutes or until cooked. Turn skewers andbrush with marinade during the cooking process.

Monday, December 13, 2004

Honey and Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

  • 1 lg. onion, sliced
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 3/4 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 lg. bell pepper
  • sliced1 c. mushrooms, cut in half
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken
  • 1/4 c. peanut oil
  • 3 tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 c. white wine


Cut chicken into thin strips about 2 inches long and placein soy sauce; let marinate while cleaning and slicing vegetables.In a large skillet or Wok, heat oil and sear chicken over high heat. Add vegetables, wine, garlic, and 1/2 cup ofwater. Stir and fry until tender-crisp; add honey. Blend cornstarch with the leftover soy sauce and add to mixtureto let the sauce thicken. Serve on hot cooked rice.

Saturday, December 11, 2004

Hungarian Goulash

  • Chopped green onions
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp. Hungarian paprika
  • 1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (7 oz.) pkg. rotini pasta


Saute onions and bell pepper in oil until tender. Add beef, garlic, and paprika. Continue cooking until beef is browned. Add undrained tomatoes and sauce and add tomato paste to taste starting with half a can. Cook pasta, drainand add to mixture. Cook on medium-high heat 8-10 minutes. Serves 4-6.