As I’ve mentioned before, I like stealing other countries’ holidays and traditions because it gives me a fun theme to cook to on the day.
Today (but tomorrow in the US) is Memorial Day, and Americans like to celebrate with a weekend of barbecuing and grilling, among other things, so I’m all about that. Sometimes I make burgers, sometimes hotdogs, and sometimes kebobby kebab thingies because if it’s one thing I love, it’s grilled veg. Charry, smoky, caramelised on the outside, soft on the inside – what’s not to love?
Brushing them with a honey-jalapeno dressing before they’re grilled and drizzling it over after only makes for a delightful eating experience.
You can use whatever vegetables you like, but I usually like to include cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and onion. These ones had eggplant, capsicum and zucchini too and were pretty awesome.
Being the lazy cook that I am, I don’t bother soaking my skewers. I rarely cook over an open flame, and they’re not likely to get burned unless under some kind of heat source (like a grill/broiler). However I keep them in the freezer – it does the same thing but without the added hassle of having to try to remember two hours in advance to soak the damn things.
You can find the honey-jalapeno dressing recipe here, with my pumpkin and haloumi salad. Well, one of them anyway!
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Domesblissity says
May 28, 2012 at 7:48 pmHi Stacey. Thanks for the reminder. I have linked up here before but I've just forgotten about your link up. I don't normally cook vegetarian but I often cook something sweet so I'll try to remember your link up next week. Have a great week!
Anne @ Domesblissity xx
Rachel from Redcliffe Style says
May 28, 2012 at 7:48 pmHi I have linked up for the first time. 🙂 Rachel
Kyrstie @ A Fresh Legacy says
May 28, 2012 at 7:48 pmWow, Stacey, they look delicious! I love the sound of the honey-jalapeno dressing.
Veggie Mama says
May 28, 2012 at 7:48 pmIsn't it amazing what can dress up the humble veggie?! I love how these are so easy too xx
Veggie Mama says
May 29, 2012 at 2:20 amAnytime!
Veggie Mama says
May 29, 2012 at 2:20 amYou're very welcome! Thanks for signing up xx
Veggie Mama says
May 29, 2012 at 2:20 amDamn that dressing was a happy accident!
Lisa Barton-Collins says
May 29, 2012 at 9:18 amI feel like such a dork – I've linked my kumera choc muffins but the link is showing as my name! Can you please tell me how to fix it? Thank you.
*eye roll at myself for being such a derhead*
Veggie Mama says
May 29, 2012 at 9:36 amHaha it's all good! Everyone was doing that at the start. Will see if I can change it!
Shaheen says
May 29, 2012 at 12:42 pmI'm so looking forward to making veggie kebabs this year, and the honey jalapeno dressing is a must. Off to explore your blog now, as a veggie I am reallylikign what I see already.
Veggie Mama says
May 31, 2012 at 3:09 amI'm so pleased! Welcome! The dressing is super-awesome. Just that perfect tinge of heat and sweetness. A total winner.