Greek Mixed Grill Kabobs and Pine Nut-Orzo Salad

Cook Time: 15 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings


Ingredients

Salt
1/2 pound orzo
4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
6 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
1/4 cup green olive tapenade
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, juiced and 1 zested
1/3 plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds firm white flesh fish, halibut or swordfish, cut into 12 (2-inch) chunks
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 12 (2-inch) chunks
Black pepper
You'll also need: Metal skewers


Pine Nut-Orzo Salad

1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
8 Greek hot peppers, for garnish
1/4 cup kalamata olives, for garnish
2 tomatoes, diced, for garnish
1/2 cucumber, diced, for garnish


Directions

Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high.


Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil for the pasta salad. When the water boils, salt it and cook the pasta to al dente.


While the pasta works, in a small bowl combine the garlic, oregano, rosemary, tapenade, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and the juice of 1 lemon with about 1/3 cup EVOO. Place the fish and chicken in separate shallow dishes or bowls and season with salt and pepper then divide the dressing between the bowls and coat the fish and chicken evenly. Skewer the fish and chicken on metal skewers. Grill the chicken 10 to 12 minutes until firm and juices run clear, and the fish for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning the kabobs frequently.


Drain orzo and combine with pine nuts, onions, parsley, feta crumbles, the juice of 1 lemon, about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve the orzo salad with 3 pieces each of chicken and fish along side. Garnish plates with a couple of hot peppers, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers on each plate.

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Rachael's Chimichurri Chicken Bites

Cook Time: 10 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

* 1 rounded tablespoon sweet paprika
* 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls
* 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
* 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
* 2 bay leaves, crumbled
* 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
* 3 cloves garlic
* 1 teaspoon cayenne
* 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
* 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 3 splashes
* 1 teaspoon coarse salt
* 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds chicken tenders

Directions

Preheat a grill pan over high heat.

In a food processor combine paprika, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay
leaves, onion, garlic and cayenne. Finely chop the mixture by pulsing.

Heat oil in a small pan over medium low heat. When oil is warm, stir
herb and garlic mixture into oil and heat 3 to 5 minutes, then remove
from heat. The oil will become infused with the flavor of the herbs
and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and stir in vinegar and salt. Taste to
adjust seasonings.

Cut chicken tenders into thirds and place in a shallow dish. Wash hands.

Spoon half of your chimichurri over the chicken and coat completely
and evenly. Using tongs, transfer the bites to the hot grill and cook
2 or 3 minutes on each side. Transfer bites to a serving plate. Serve
with party picks and reserved chimichurri sauce for dipping.

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