Wow Sunshine! - My Recipe for Pork and Fruit Kebabs

Well its fabulous - at last the sun is out, the temperature's up and we can have regular planned barbecues. I must say its been pretty miserable in northern UK this last month or so.

At the weekend I had my parents to stay and took delight in preparing a few barbecue treats for them. Try this one out and your friends and family will know you are a great barbecue cook.

Pork and Fruit Kebabs:
4 boneless pork loin steaks cut into chunks (4 - 6 pieces each steak)
8 ready to eat dried prunes
8 ready to eat dried apricots
Marinade: 3 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp Worcester sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of paprika, 1 tsp cumin powder, salt and pepper.

1. Put everything into a bowl and mix well.
2. Cover and leave overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Soak 4 wooden skewers in water to prevent them catching light or use metal skewers.
4. Thread alternating pieces of meat and fruit on the skewers.
5. Cook over the barbecue on a medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes turning regularly.

Serve the fruity kebabs with a cous cous salad or just with some fresh bread and green leaves.

Delicious!!!

Lamb Kebabs - Indian Style

After having spent 3 months volunteering in Sri Lanka earlier this year I love all things spicy!
Having a barbecue is a perfect excuse to eat spicy food. These lamb seekh kebabs are just fabulous and will get your guests taste buds zinging with pleasure.

Lamb Seekh Kebabs

1lb or 500g minced lamb
1 small onion - chopped very finely in a food processor if possible
3 cloves garlic - peeled and crushed
1 red chilli - seeds removed and very finely chopped
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp paprika
1 egg beaten
a sprig of fresh coriander
a generous addition of salt and pepper

1. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together by hand in a large bowl.
2. Divide into 8 portions.
3. Roll each portion into a sausage shape and then push a skewer down the middle and press the meat around the skewer firmly.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
5. Remove from the fridge and place on the pre-prepared barbecue once the coals are white and not flaming.
6. Turn regularly and cook for about 20 minutes. Check the inside is cooked thoroughly before serving.

This is so easy to prepare and will taste great. Serve with fresh salad and mango chutney.

Enjoy!!