5 assorted kebabs Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of fat and cartilage and cut into 2-inch cubes (about 16 to 20 cubes), lemon marinade (see ), english cucumber, ends trimmed, peeled , and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, swordfish fillets, 1 1/2-inch thick, cut into 2-inch chunks (16 to 20 pieces), lemon marinade (see ), english cucumber, ends trimmed, peeled , and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, shrimp, tail-on, shelled and de-veined (16 to 20 pieces), lemon marinade (see ), english cucumber, ends trimmed, peeled , and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, boneless leg of lamb , trimmed of all fat and silver skin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (16 to 20 pieces), balsamic marinade (see ), english cucumber, ends trimmed, peeled , and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, beef sirloin, fat removed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (16 to 20 pieces), balsamic marinade (see ), english cucumber, ends trimmed, peeled , and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch-square pieces, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch-square pieces, green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch-square pieces, eggplant , cut lengthwise into 8 slices, then cut crosswise into 1-inch wedges (about 1 lb), red onion , cut into 8 slices then separated into rings, cremini mushroom, stems trimmed, yellow squash, ends trimmed , cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 3/4 lb), zucchini, ends trimmed , cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1/2 lb), balsamic marinade (see ), dried oregano, dried basil

assorted vegetables , of choice diced and parboiled, tofu , squares (optional), vegetable oil, green shallots, garlic, minced, ginger, minced, ground cumin, paprika, coconut cream, lime juice, chili sauce, chopped coriander

boneless leg of lamb, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cardamom, ground fennel, ground black peppercorns, salt, grated gingerroot, crushed garlic, red wine , to get slightly sloshy consistency (or more), olive oil , to get slightly sloshy consistency (or more), assorted fresh vegetables, cut in 1 to 1/2 inch chunks (use summer squash, zucchini, patty pan, vidalia or other sweet onion, green onions, mushrooms, aspar), ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cardamom, ground fennel, ground black peppercorns, salt, grated gingerroot, crushed garlic, white wine (or more ) or 1/4 cup sake, to get slightly sloshy consistency (or more), olive oil , to get slightly sloshy consistency (or more)

unsalted butter, melted, light brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, grated orange zest, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, beef tri-tip, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch dice, assorted color baby bell peppers, cored and halved, vegetable oil, for grill, special equipment : 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water or 8 metal skewers.