9017 dad classic skewer studded cocktail oeuvres Recipes

wild gulf shrimp , deveined but keep in shell, poaching liquid, water , fresh lime, cilantro, garlic, onion, bay leaf, sea salt and whole black peppercorns, sir kensignton ketchup (classic or spicy) or other high quality organic ketchup, a jar of tomato passata, juice of 1 orange, juice of 2-3 limes, red onion, finely chopped and rinsed, an english cucumber, peeled and diced, a touch of jalapeno hot sauce, water , as needed, avocado , cut into cubes, fresh cilantro, minced (plus extra sprigs for garnish ), lime, for garnish, saltines to serve on side

fresh mozzarella cheese (small balls, if available), grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, pitted, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves (plus additional for garnish -optional), wooden skewers (4 -6-inch)

havarti cheese, cubed, garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mushroom caps, drained, cocktail rye bread, quartered

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

havarti cheese, cubed, garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mushroom caps, drained, cocktail rye bread, quartered, you will need 24 skewers

fresh raspberries or 1 (10-oz) bag frozen raspberries, sugar, water, peach nectar, raspberry puree, champagne, chilled, garnish: fresh-raspberry skewers

margarita mix, salt, white sugar, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, metal skewers , or bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes, mushrooms, stems trimmed, onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, red or green bell pepper , cut into 1 inch pieces

garlic cloves, crushed, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, ketjap manis, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, finely chopped, green onions, sliced thinly, wooden skewers , soaked in water for at least 30 min s prior to using, green prawns, peeled, tuna steaks, cut in large cubes (allow for 2 cubes per skewer.), salmon fillets, cut into large cubes (allow for 2 cubes per skewer.), soy sauce, white wine vinegar, fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, lime , zest of, sweet chili sauce, coriander, finely chopped

boneless skinless chicken breasts or 500 g lean lamb fillets or 500 g lean pork fillets, pre-soaked wooden skewers , about 15cm long, or, metal skewers , about 25cm long, coriander seed, roughly ground, cumin seed, roughly ground, fennel seed, roughly ground, sweet smoked paprika (pimenton), garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with, salt, saffron, infused with, boiling water, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, bay leaf, crumbled, sherry wine vinegar or 2 tsp wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped flat leaf parsley (cilantro) or chopped coriander (cilantro)

cumin, curry powder, turmeric, unsweetened coconut milk (light version is fine), olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt and pepper, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 2 inch pieces, red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces, fresh pineapple, peeled,cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, wooden skewers or 6 -8 metal skewers (if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes)

kiwi fruit, peeled, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, sambal oelek (to taste), sliced beef top round steak , cut into strips, kiwi fruits, peeled and finely diced, olive oil, salt and pepper, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes or 8 metal skewers

boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes, bamboo skewer, soaked for at least 30 minutes, melted butter , for basting, curry powder, oil, fresh red chilies, minced, minced fresh cilantro, chopped lemongrass or 1 tsp grated lime zest, turmeric, grated nutmeg, szechwan pepper (timur), yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt and pepper

egg yolk, seafood seasoning (recommended : old bay seasoning), dijon mustard, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, peanut or canola oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced scallions , both white and green parts, lump blue crabmeat, drained and picked clean of shell, fresh bread crumbs, chopped parsley leaves, unsalted butter, red cocktail sauce or green cocktail sauce, recipes follow, lemon wedges

prawns (size 16 to 20 or larger), shells on, citrus olive oil, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lemon juice, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 20 minutes, or metal skewers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, citrus aioli , optional, recipe follows

porterhouse steak, about 2-inches thick, metal or wooden skewer, lemon, olive oil, garlic, crushed, scallions, white parts only, finely chopped, salt and pepper, vegetable oil cooking spray

shredded whole wheat cereal (spoon size), popped popcorn, pretzels, cocktail peanuts, butter, melted, worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt

water, lemon, halved, dry white wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, your favorite vodka, a good store bought bloody mary mix, cracked pepper, hot sauce , to taste, worcestershire sauce, olive juice , to taste, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 30 to 60 minutes

chicken tenders , also called chicken tenderloins, dukkah (try , it s fantastic!), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 1 oz), balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, metal skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using) or 24 bamboo skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using)