Eggplant Caviar

Written by CI admin on March 26, 2011. Posted in Uncategorized


1 large eggplant
2 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs. wine vinegar
2 tbs. finely chopped onion
½ clove garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped salt and pepper

Roast eggplant on gas grill over medium flame, turning occasionally until thoroughly cooked. This may take 30 minutes. Remove from grill and cool for handling. Strip off the skin and chop eggplant finely. Add all the seasonings. Chill thoroughly and serve on toast.

Tangy Seafood Kabobs

Written by CI admin on March 26, 2011. Posted in Uncategorized


1 lb. large shrimp, shelled & defined
¾ lbs. sea scallops
2/3 c. chili sauce
¼ c. cider vinegar
3 tbs. chopped parsley
1 tbs. vegetable oil
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. prepared horseradish
1 cove garlic, minced
1 20 oz. Can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

In medium bowl, combine shrimp and scallops. In small bowl combine chili sauce and next six ingredients. Pour over seafood. Toss to coat. Cover, refrigerate 2 hours.

Half-hour before cooking, turn the burner to the grill on full. Drain seafood-reserving marinade. On each of twelve 10” skewers, thread 2 shrimps and 2 scallops, alternating with pineapple chunks. Place skewers on grill. Cook 7-10 minutes, often basting and turning.

Vegetable Kabobs

Written by admin on March 25, 2011. Posted in Uncategorized

3 medium-sized zucchini
12 cherry tomatoes
12 fresh mushrooms
Grated Parmesan cheese

Parboil whole zucchini 5 minutes on your side burner or until just tender. Drain and cut into ½ inch slices. Thread zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms alternately on each of six skewers. Brush with marinade made of Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and thyme. Grill 5 to 7 minutes turning and basting occasionally. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese.