1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon or red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, with the tail segment left on
8 strips smoked bacon, cut crosswise in half
16 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained
For the [...]
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon or red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper16 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, with the tail segment left on8 strips smoked bacon, cut crosswise in half 16 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 20 [...]
32 fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
Basil Stuffing: 32 basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 16 slices bacon, cut in half3/4 to 1 cup bottled barbecue sauceThaw shrimp, if frozen. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails. Butterfly each shrimp by cutting a slit along its back; [...]
1/2 pound fully cooked steak strips or fully cooked pot roast, shredded4 whole Portobello mushrooms1 teaspoon cajun seasoning1 tablespoon olive oil1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped2 green onions, finely chopped1/2 cup Co-Jack cheese, shredded1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Clean mushrooms. Remove and save stems. Remove and discard gills.
Brush mushroom caps on both sides with olive oil and 1/2 [...]
1 1/2 pounds beef flank or sirloin steak 1/2 cup prepared salsa 12 whole, fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded *1/4 cup herbed cream cheese ToothpicksSlice steak into 1/4-inch thick strips, approximately 4-inches long. Cut across the grain, holding knife at an angle.Marinate beef strips in salsa for one hour.Fill each jalapeno half with [...]
8 ounces mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese2 cups crushed cracker crumbs (plain or flavored as desired)1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 large eggsHomemade or commercial marinara sauce
Cut cheese lengthwise into 1/3 to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Combine cracker crumbs, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Working with one piece of cheese at a [...]
3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk 1 (10 to 14-ounce) round prepared Italian pizza crust 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups (Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded 2 medium tomatoes, slicedHeat one side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are [...]
Wooden skewers
1 pound raw, medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin preferred
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Garlic salt to taste
For Presentation:
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Thinly sliced French bread
Sprigs of fresh mint
Soak skewers in water for at least 1 hour. This will help to [...]
2 pounds boneless pork chops, cut into 1-inch cubes1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes1 tablespoon fennel seed1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces24 (6-inch) wooden skewers (soak in water for 30 minutes before usingPlace [...]
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 4 x 1 x 1/2-inch strips1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained1 small green bell pepper, cut into squares1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon rice vinegar1/8 teaspoon garlic powder24 (6-inch) bamboo skewers
On bamboo skewers, thread pork strips accordion-style with the mandarin oranges. Add a green pepper piece to [...]