Throwing a College Grad Party - Menu help please?!
Throwing a College Grad Party - Menu help please?
i am making shrimp, beef and chicken kabobs.
i want to of course add vegetables, what are the best vegetables to use for kabobs, and is there a specific type of tomato (if you suggest) that is preferred on the kabob and cooks better on the grill?
also: about how long to cook them on a gas grill?
thanks for all of your help: i don't entertain, really and have never done kabobs..........and i want this party to be special for my sister - she worked so hard to graduate (raising daughter/work/single).
...and if it is not asking too much - any suggestions for side salads to go with the above? :) thank you so much!
Answers:
Mushrooms (button) and Pearl Onions are great on the grill (kabobs)... I also really like hot peppers. Jalapenos or some of the milder ones...
Also, if you're going to do tomatoes, do them separate. They cook much faster and will fall apart before the other vegetables are done.
Baby Spinach Salad with red onion, crumbled Bacon (real, not baco-bits) and cilantro with a Bacon/Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
Normally I have seen cherry tomatoes on kabobs. I don't like this because they get soggy. Try using grape tomatoes, they are harder and sweeter.
As for vegetables, use anything you like. Popular vegetables include quartered onions, any color of bell pepper and pineapple. But you can also use zucchini and squash.
Remember that vegetables cook at different times, and so do meats, chicken and shrimp. It is best to error on the side of what ever meat, poultry or shellfish you are cooking with AND how small each piece is cut. Try cooking medium sized pieces on kabobs for about 7-10 minutes, then cut into the inside of the center piece of meat.
When you are done with all of the kabobs, let them rest for a while so they stay juicy. If you are using wooden skewers, don't forget to soak them for about an hour before you start loading them with your meats and veggies.
Kabobs are a great choice for a party, a little goes a long way!
As for a salad, how about a homeade coleslaw, you can add extra diced up vegetables for an extra kick. Or go for a classic Caesar, with a couple of large, toasted croutons on the side, then you don't have to mess with bread.
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