on the menu I By Sue Hutchison
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ummer seems to tempt chefs of all abilities to cook outdoors. Whether grilling, using a smoker, or simply preparing dishes that are portable, fast yet festive are the culinary goals of outdoor dining. July’s recipes are simple, and most can be made in 30 minutes or less, just the ticket for outdoor mealtime. Recently, a reader phoned enchantment to request that we feature a basic, made-from-scratch recipe for Coconut Cake. We value our readers and are pleased to assist. Her wish is our command! After a few trialand-error attempts, a successful recipe was found that
is not only easy to prepare, but can be adapted for special occasions. Red, White and Blue Coconut Cake take on a Fourth of July twist with its garnishes yet stands on its own as a standard for all coconut lovers. Seasonal enjoyment awaits! Fire up the grill and enjoy the gift of summertime fun.
Rancher Style Beef Kabobs 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tb. lemon juice 1 Tb. Honey Dijon Mustard 1 Tb. Spicy Brown Mustard 2 Tb. honey 2 tsps. fresh basil (chopped), or ½ tsp. dried basil 2 lb. beef rump roast or other thick beef cut, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 small can pineapple chunks
1 small container Cherub tomatoes Whole Mushrooms Colored bell peppers, cut into large chunks 4 metal skewers (Bamboo skewers may be used, soak in water a minimum of 30 minutes prior to use.)
! e m i T l l i r G s It' 1. Combine first six ingredients in a small bowl and mix
5. Generously brush
well to prepare marinade. 2. Place beef chunks and ½ amount of marinade in a zip-locked bag, seal and massage beef to coat. Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. 3. Preheat grill to medium heat. 4. Rub skewers with cooking oil—thread meat, pineapple and vegetables alternately on skewers. Begin and end each skewer with meat chunks.
skewers with remaining marinade. 6. Grill skewers until meat reaches desired doneness, approximately 12-15 minutes. If a grill is not handy, use the broiler setting on an oven, being careful to turn skewers often. May be served with desired rice. Serves 4.
20 July 2020 • enchantment.coop
