X M A S | Barbecue Galore

One rainy day, after Christmas, after watching TLC cooking show, was craving for barbecue. 

Decided to cook this later that evening. Mediterranean/Tex-Mex style.

It was still rainy, so some of it we grill it on the stove top. 😕.

BBQ Kebabs Skewers

Serves 6-8

500g Beef (cube)

500g Salmon (cube)

300g Bacon

250g Mushroom

3 Bell Pepper (tricolour)

2 Cucumber

2 Onion

3 Bell Pepper (tricolour)

½ Pineapple

¼ Cup Soy Sauce

5 Tbsp Honey

5 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

1 Tsp Salt and Pepper

Marinade meat and fish (except bacon) with soy sauce, honey, olive oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper for at least 2 hours.

Soak the bamboo skewer for 20 minutes prior grilling to prevent burn. Assemble the kebab skewer.

Grill for 5-10 minutes till done.

Oh Yes!

.

BBQ Galore

.

Mediterranean/Tex-Mex Night

Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad

Serves 6

½ Watermelon (cube)

¼ Cup Feta Cheese

1 Cucumber (slice)

1 Onion (slice)

2 Stalks Cilantro

2 Stalks Mint

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Lime Juice

1 Tbsp Honey

1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tsp Salt and Pepper

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper . Set aside.

Place watermelon, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, cilantro, mint in a large salad bowl. 

Dress when ready to eat.

Refreshing

Hummus With Tortilla Chips

1 Can Chickpeas

¼ Cup Tahini/Peanut Butter

2 Cloves Garlic

5 Tbsp Olive Oil

5 Tbsp Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp Water

1 Tsp Salt and Paprika

Puree all ingredients till smooth. Season with salt.

Cut tortilla into small square or triangle. Bake in preheated oven at 180⁰C for 5-10 minutes till crisp.

Drizzle hummus with some olive oil and paprika before serving.

Simple . Comforting

Mango Tomato Salsa

1 Mango (cube)

1 Tomato (cube)

1 Onion (mince)

2 Stalks Cilantro

5 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Tsp Salt and Pepper

1 Tsp Sugar

Combine all ingredients well.

Rest and chill in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Salsa

Hummus . Mango Tomato Salsa