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 [...]
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 [...]
Grilled Shrimp with FetaWooden skewers1 pound raw, medium shrimp, shelled and deveined2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh mint, mincedVinaigrette:1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin preferred2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons cider vinegarGarlic salt to tasteFor Presentation:3 ounces crumbled feta cheeseThinly sliced French breadSprigs of fresh mintSoak skewers in water for at least 1 hour. This [...]
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 skewersOn bamboo skewers, thread pork strips accordion-style with the mandarin oranges. Add a green pepper piece to [...]
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into one-inch cubes4 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons ground corinader2 teaspoons ground cumin1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon vegetable oilSpicy Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)Blend together peanut butter, soy sauce, coriander, cumin, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice and oil. Rub paste into pork cubes. [...]
1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 cup medium salsa 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 32 wooden skewersMix salsa, vegetable oil, lemon pepper, seasoned salt and garlic powder together in a glass dish or large sealable plastic bag.Marinate beef [...]
1 pound boneless pork loin1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushedCherry tomatoes (optional)Hot cooked long grain and wild rice (optional)Partially freeze pork for 20 to 30 minutes; slice across the grain into 3×1×1/4-inch strips. Arrange pork in a shallow baking dish.For marinade, combine vinegar, olive oil, garlic [...]
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, sliced into 4×1×1/8-inch strips8 wooden skewers1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger OR 1 teaspoon dry ginger1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepperPeppered Tofu (recipe follows), if desiredSoak skewers for 20 to 30 minutes in water. Thread pork onto skewers. Place in a 12×9-inch [...]
Chicken Wings:
2 pounds chicken wings2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Black Bean Dip:1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained1/4 cup prepared salsa verde1/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt
Prepare gas or charcoal grill, [...]