Mediterranean Grill
by Karin CallowayStock up on lemons and garlic, and pull the cumin off the spice rack for a summer cookout with a Mediterranean accent!
This menu for a Mediterranean Grill is a wonderful change of pace from the usual hamburgers and potato salad you’ve enjoyed all summer long. Start off with an appetizer of White Bean Hummus with Pita Crisps, and then cool off with chilled Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho. The Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs pair perfectly with Orzo Tabbouleh. Let you guests know how special they are by serving each guest their own individual Peach-Mascarpone Crostata – no one has to know how simple they are to prepare!
Recipes:
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Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a chilled vegetable soup that originated in Spain , has been a summertime treat at my house for years. Chunky with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and onion, I like to keep a pitcher in the refrigerator for a cooling summer snack.More. -
Orzo Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean , and is usually a combination of cooked bulgur, chopped parsley and green onion. In a moment of experimentation, I substituted cooked orzo pasta for the bulgur and came up with a delicious summer side salad.More. -
White Bean Hummus
Hummus, the chickpea spread flavored with garlic, lemon juice and tahini, used to be an exotic treat, but today it’s everywhere. From your corner supermarket, to the food court at the mall, Americans are enjoying this delicious spread that’s served all over the Mediterranean and Middle East.More. -
Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs
Kebabs are street food in many Middle Eastern countries, but here in the United States, they’re often the highlight of backyard cookouts. These kebabs take you on a flavor trip to the Mediterranean.More. -
Peach-Mascarpone Crostatas
Fresh peaches abound during the months of July and August, and I love coming up with ways to use the fruits of the season. I add chunks of peaches to salads, sauce up grilled entrees with peach salsa and crank out peach pies en masse.More. -
Quick White Beans
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Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp with White Bean Hummus
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Turkish Chicken Kebabs over Tabouli Salad with Grilled Sweet Peppers
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Greek Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Mint and Garlic
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Baba Ghanouj with Grilled Pita Bread
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Zabaglione Gelato
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