Shish Kabobs Anyone?

What’s better on a balmy summer evening than to grill kabobs?  These favorite recipes on a skewer are easy and fun!  No matter what meat or seafood you prefer (or even just vegetables or fruit combinations) you can make many variations of this yummy dish with a little research and time.

You can make your own barbecue sauce and other marinades for steak recipes, chicken recipes, or anything else you’d like to try.

Check out the food network for many suggestions for kabobs.  The ideas are endless.  All recipes can be converted to cook on a grill with a little tweaking and ingenuity.

Here are some great ideas for kabobs:

1. Chicken chunks, bacon, pineapple, green pepper, onions (marinated in ranch dressing)
2. Shrimp, green pepper, plantain chunks, tomato chunks, mango, onions, mushrooms (marinated in hoisin sauce)
3. Beef chunks, zucchini chunks, onions, red bell pepper  (marinated in garlic sauce)
4. Pork, pineapple, green onion (marinated in ginger sauce)
5. All fruit (marinate in soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and ginger)
6. All vegetables (brush with olive oil and infused lemon juice)

Most ingredients for make-at-home marinades are usually in your cupboard or can be purchased at your local grocer.  The trick is to find one you and your family like.   These combinations are only suggestions, but you can make your own (chunks on a stick) recipes easily. 

Instructions to Make Kabobs:

1. When grilling, skewer the ingredients on a metal or wooden skewer.  
2. Marinate or brush with ingredients before grilling.  
3. Place on indirect heat and cook to desired doneness.  
4. Turn often to get nice grill marks and flavor.  
5. Serve on a bed of rice pilaf, white rice, or with a side dish of your choice. 

Kabobs are a great main dish recipe for the grill.  They are easy to make and since there are endless variations you are sure to find one every single person in your family will like.   Let each person make their own and have bottles of marinade, olive oil, infused lemon juice, and spices available.  Try salad dressings for different taste.   Don’t be afraid to try any vegetable or fruit.  Most lend themselves well to including in shish kabob recipes.  Have fun!