Beef Koftas with Pitas and Minted Yogurt
Koftas are spiced meatballs with origins in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, grilled and served on skewers. This milder, Tested Till Perfect recipe means you can try making koftas at home too!
Koftas are spiced meatballs with origins in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, grilled and served on skewers. This milder, Tested Till Perfect recipe means you can try making koftas at home too!
This cocktail is like a melted Freezie –adult-style. Infuse the Blueberry Vodka at least 3 days ahead for best flavour. Add a skewer of blueberries and lemon rind for an extra pretty garnish.
Succulent chunks of chicken and colourful skewers of fruit and vegetables make a pretty plate. Setting part of the marinade aside for basting the chicken ensures that you don't transfer raw chicken juices to the cooked food.
We're bringing back the cheese ball with these bite-size versions of the retro party snack. Roll them in your choice of ingredients to coat and skewer each with a breadstick for a fun twist.
Aquaculture salmon or Boston bluefish (pollock) are alternatives to the firm-fleshed monkfish. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent scorching. Serve kabobs on parsleyed, red pepper-studded rice with steamed broccoli or broccoflower.
Middle East-inspired skewers are quite the meal when tucked into Grilled Greek Pitas along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and Yogurt Dip (see below). Eat them with a knife and fork or make them a hands-only supper.
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a flavourful must-have main for any Greek-inspired menu, and makes an easy family weeknight dinner as well. Don't forget to serve these tasty skewers with our zesty Greek Tzatziki sauce, find the recipe link below.
These pasta salad skewers are excellent for parties, as they come together in no time. Kids will love them, but for a group of adults, feel free to add stronger flavours, like halved olives or morsels of blue cheese.
Toasting then grinding your own spices adds a flavour boost to any dish. Serve these Mediterranean-inspired kabobs with thick yogurt and pita bread. You can also thread vegetables, such as sweet or hot peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes, onto the skewers.
Sweet-and-sour Thai-inspired ingredients enhance the mild flavour of shrimp. These shrimp would also be great served on skewers as an appetizer during your next backyard party. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the rice as a garnish, if desired.