Chicken Satay and Pineapple Salad

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Ingredients

Serves 4
6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped ginger
½ cup (125 ml) peanut butter
1 tsp (5 ml) fish sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (5 ml) Sriracha
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
1 pinch white pepper
1 lime, juice only, divided
¼ cup (60 ml) water
4 slices pineapple, cut into ¼-in (0.5 cm) rounds
5 to 6 cups (1.25 to 1.5 L) mixed greens
1 medium carrot, ribboned or julienned
1 English cucumber, sliced
¼ cup (60 ml) thinly sliced red onion
1 cup (250 ml) each basil, cilantro and mint leaves, or to taste
¼ cup (60 ml) chopped roasted peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken into a large plastic freezer bag.
  2. In bowl of a small food processor, pulse garlic and ginger until fine. Add peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, Sriracha, oil, pepper, juice of half a lime and water and process until smooth. Pour half the peanut sauce into freezer bag and marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours. Set remaining peanut sauce aside to dress salad.
  3. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Lightly grease barbecue and grill pineapple for 1 minute per side, until grill marks are achieved. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside to cool. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). Cut cooked chicken into 1-in (2.5 cm) cubes and set aside until ready to serve.
  4. In a large bowl, toss together greens, carrot, cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs. Thin out peanut sauce with juice from remaining half lime and dress salad, as desired (you may not need all the dressing).
  5. Finish salad with grilled pineapple and chicken pieces, sprinkle with roasted peanuts and serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Turkish Adana Lamb Kebabs

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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 lb (500 g) ground lamb
1 lb (500 g) ground beef
¼ medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) sumac
1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper
1 pinch black pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water
8 flat metal skewers
4 pieces pita bread, to serve
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 ml) thick Greek yogurt, to serve
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika, to serve
1 small red onion, sliced, to serve
1 tomato, sliced, to serve
4 baby cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks, to serve
8 pickled peppers (optional), to serve
2 handfuls Italian parsley leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together lamb, beef, yellow onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, sumac, cayenne, black pepper and cold water until very well combined. Then continue mixing for 1 to 2 minutes more. Mixing for slightly longer helps the mixture achieve a very smooth texture and ensures the skewers stay together.
  2. Preheat grill to medium
  3. Divide meat mixture into 8 portions. To shape, take a portion in your hand and roll it roughly into a ball. Slide metal skewer into ball, then using one hand, work meat evenly down along entire skewer. Use fingers to create grooves. Repeat with remaining portions.
  4. Grill skewers over medium heat, turning once, until cooked through, golden brown on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 160 F (71 C), about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer skewers to a serving platter, then warm pita on grill.
  5. To serve, drizzle olive oil over yogurt and sprinkle with half the paprika. Sprinkle remaining paprika over red onion. Serve skewers with warm pita, yogurt and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.
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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

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Ingredients

Serves 4
12 metal or wood skewers (if using wood, soak for at least 2 hours)
1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-in (5 cm) pieces
½ cup (125 ml) thinly shaved red cabbage
TARE SAUCE:
½ cup (125 ml) soy sauce
½ cup (125 ml) mirin
¼ cup (60 ml) sake
¼ cup (60 ml) sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
2 thin slices fresh ginger
2 green onions, cut into 3 pieces each

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Toss chicken in oil to coat. Skewer chicken and asparagus, alternating 1 piece chicken with 3 horizontal pieces asparagus.
  3. Grill skewers over medium-high heat, brushing with Tare Sauce while cooking, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). Serve on bed of shaved cabbage with small bowl of Tare Sauce on side for dipping.
  4. For the tare sauce, combine all ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat down to low and simmer until consistency of maple syrup. Remove and discard ginger and green onion.
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Hawaiian Teriyaki Pork Skewers

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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 lb (500 g) pork shoulder, cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger
2 tsp (10 ml) ketchup
¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 pinch black pepper
¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
12 metal skewers
1 pinch chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
2 heads butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together pork, ginger, ketchup, soy sauce, oils and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium.
  3. Remove pork from marinade and set aside. Transfer marinade to a small pot, add pineapple juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Skewer pork and pineapple, alternating pieces of each. Grill over medium heat, brushing with cooked marinade throughout. Grill until pork is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 150 F (66 C).
  5. Transfer skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley, if using. Serve with lettuce leaves to make wraps.
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Indonesian Beef Satay served with Cucumber and Pickled Shallot Salad

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Ingredients

Serves 4
BEEF SATAY:
½ medium onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) ground turmeric
1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
¼ cup (60 ml) coconut milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
2 lbs (1 kg) beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into thin strips against the grain
24 wooden skewers, soaked at least 2 hours
cooked jasmine or sticky rice, to serve
CUCUMBER AND PICKLED SHALLOT SALAD:
3 shallots, sliced
1 Thai red chili, thinly sliced, or to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
6 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 handful cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
ALMOND SAUCE:
¼ cup (60 ml) crunchy roasted almond butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) tamarind paste (optional)
1 tbsp (15 ml) sambal paste or your favourite chili sauce, or to taste
1 lime, zest and juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) water

Instructions

  1. In a blender or with a mortar and pestle, purée onion, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, salt, coconut milk and oil. Add mixture to a large bowl, add beef and combine then allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer beef and grill over medium-high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through, golden brown and slightly charred on all sides, turning occasionally.
  3. Serve skewers with jasmine or sticky rice, Cucumber and Pickled Shallot Salad and Almond Sauce for dipping.
  4. For the cucumber and pickled shallot salad, in a medium bowl, mix together shallots, chili, sugar, salt and rice vinegar. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then add cucumber and cilantro just before serving.
  5. For the almond sauce, in a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together, adding more water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Lighter Mojito

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Ingredients

Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron White Rum
¾ oz (22 ml) lime juice
5 drops liquid stevia
3 sprigs mint (save 1 for garnish)
3 oz (90 ml) soda water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combine rum, lime juice, stevia and 2 mint sprigs. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Strawberry Basil Gimlet

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Ingredients

Serves 1
4 small strawberries (save 1 slice for garnish)
1 oz (30 ml) Grey Goose Vodka
½ oz (15 ml) lime juice
3 drops liquid stevia
1 sprig basil (save 1 leaf for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries. Add ice cubes, vodka, lime juice, stevia and 3 basil leaves. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice and/or basil leaf.
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Blackberries and Bubbles

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Ingredients

Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Tanqueray Gin
½ oz (15 ml) lemon juice
3 drops liquid stevia
10 ripe blackberries (save 1 for garnish)
3 oz (90 ml) soda water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combine gin, lemon juice, stevia and 9 blackberries. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a blackberry.
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Convertible

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Ingredients

Serves 3 to 4
2 to 3 slices fresh jalapeño, or to taste
13½ oz (400 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
7½ oz (225 ml) tomato juice
4 oz (120 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ oz (22 ml) grenadine
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
½ tsp (2.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1½ oz (45 ml) Espolòn Reposado Tequila*
basil leaf or jalapeño slice, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make a sangrita mix, in a bowl, muddle jalapeño slices. Stir in juices, grenadine, salt and pepper. Strain out jalapeño and transfer to a sealed container. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  2. In a rocks glass with ice, combine tequila and/or mezcal with 3 oz (90 ml) sangrita mix and stir. Garnish with a basil leaf or jalapeño slice.
  3. * For a smoky version, substitute tequila with 1 oz (30 ml) Sombra Mezcal. For a lighter smoke accent, use ¾ oz (22 ml) tequila and ¾ oz (22 ml) mezcal.
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