Sunday, September 30, 2012

BBQ Part 3


Now for everyones favorite part of the meal, dessert time! Because it’s still yummy fruit season we are going to make grilled fruit kabobs. This is a great summer dessert, it’s tasty, refreshing, light and it provides a sweet and juicy finish to your lovely barbecue. 

Shopping list:

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  • 6 bananas 
  • 4 mangoes
  • 1 pineapple
  • 1 honeydew mellon
  • 2 limes
  • 2 cans of coconut milk
  • 2 TSP brown sugar
  • 2 TSP vanilla
  • 4 TBSP dark rum
  • 1 TSP ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut 
  • Skewers 

How to:

  1. Combine coconut milk with the brown sugar over medium heat in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  2. Then reduce the heat to medium and let summer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add nutmeg, vanilla and rum. Let the mixture sit until cooled to room temperature
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours. (until mixture has thickened) 
  5. Presoak wooden skewers in warm water for 20 minutes. 
  6. Cut the fruit into cubes.
  7. Place the fruit onto the skewers, and put the skewers onto a oiled pan on medium heat.
  8. Cook until grill marks appear on the fruit (2-3 minutes on each side).
  9. Serve warm with coconut sauce.

There you have it, a complete meal plan for your fall barbecue. If you are interested in a few games and party favor ideas, stay tuned 

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