Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tastefully Tueday...

I love summer and all the wonderful fresh veggies it brings, but sometimes the fresh fruit gets overlooked, especially on the barbeque.  Today's recipe is great for those cooler days, its a little more filling than a salad but still light with a bright summer flavor.  This great recipe comes from Kitchen Daily, a great place to find all sorts of inspiration and fun new things to try.

North African Orange & Lamb Kebabs

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound lean leg of lamb, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 seedless oranges, unpeeled, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1. Preheat grill to high.

2. Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until the herbs are finely chopped. Add yogurt and lemon juice; process until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl, add lamb and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

3. Thread lamb and orange slices alternately onto 8 skewers. Discard marinade.

4. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare. Serve immediately.

To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

To grill with wooden skewers: Wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep them from burning. (Contrary to conventional wisdom, soaking skewers in water doesn't protect them.)

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Today's no cook idea is from Longhorn Steakhouse.  You can print a coupon for a $4.00 discount when you purchase 2 adult entrees, the coupon expires on June 17, 2011 so be sure to act quickly for this deal.  They also have the option to get a free appitizer when you join their Longhorn Club and sign up to recieve their emails.

Hope you are all having a great Tuesday!

C.Q.





6 comments:

  1. What an interesting group of ingredients.
    Happy 25th Anniversary to you and the Mr!!

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  2. That picture makes this recipe look amazing! Hope you are enjoying your anniversary! Have a great day!

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  3. Hopping over from Bernie's! Happy Anniversary!!! 25 years is awesome!!!

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  4. Those kebabs love gorgeous! If only I could cook...

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Wow! 25 years! That's fantastic! Hope you're both enjoying your special day :-)

    PS. You do know you could've committed murder and been out on parole by now, don't you?

    Just saying... ;-)

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  5. this looks so good it is making my mouth water!

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  6. Those Kebabs sound delicious!

    AAAAAAAAAAND: Happy Anniversary!!! :D

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