Bacon and Turkey Sandwich Kabobs

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baconturkeysandWhat You Need:

12 slices of bacon
18 slices of sandwich bread
1/2 C of mayonnaise
4 T of Thousand Island dressing
12 lettuce leaves
12 slices of cooked deli turkey
2 tomatoes, sliced into 6 slices each
8 cherry tomatoes
8 sweet pickle slices

How to Make It:

In a skillet over medium high heat cook the bacon 10 minutes or until crisp, turning once.
The bacon is drained well using paper towels.
In a toaster toast the bread.
In a small mixing bowl put the mayonnaise stir in the Thousand Island dressing until well blended.
Over one side of each toasted slice of bread spread the mayonnaise mixture.
On the counter put 6 slices of bread mayo side up.
On each piece of bread put one lettuce leaf and 2 slices of turkey.
Over the turkey put 6 slices of bread mayo side down.
To the sandwich add 6 more lettuce leaves.
Over the lettuce put 2 slices of tomatoes.
On each sandwich put 2 slices of bacon.
The remaining toast mayo side down is put on top of the bacon.
Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces diagonally using a sharp knife.
On a wooden skewer put 1 sandwich piece and then a cherry tomato.
Another sandwich piece is added to the skewer.
One sweet pickle slice is added.
Another sandwich piece is added to finish the skewer.

Makes 8 kabobs

Preparation Time: approximately 40 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per kabob: (approximately values)
Calories 420; fat 24 g; sodium 740 mg; carbohydrates 32 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 21 g

Colorful Vegetable on Sticks

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veggiemarketWhat You Need:

1 lb extra firm tofu
1 head of broccoli cut in bite size pieces
2 tbsp sesame seed oil
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 C tamari
1/4 C dry cooking sherry
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 C pineapple juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 oz. snow peas
1 red bell pepper, cubed
4 oz. button mushrooms, trimmed

How to Make It:

Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object is set on top of the tofu.
Allow the tofu to rest for at least 30 minutes so that any excess water can drain.
Unwrap the tofu and cut into cubes.
In a saucepan over high heat cover the broccoli with water and bring the water to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and steam the broccoli 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
Plunge the broccoli into cold water to stop the cooking process and then drain.
Set the grill to medium high temperature.
Put in a saucepan over medium heat both of the oils, garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the tamari, sherry, brown sugar and lime juice and bring to a rolling boil.
Mix in the pineapple juice and cornstarch to form a smooth paste.
Stir the mixture into the saucepan and cook 5 minutes or until thick.
Set the sauce aside to cool slightly.
When cooled pour half of the sauce into a shallow bowl.
Add the tofu, broccoli, snow peas, pepper and mushrooms and coat well with the sauce.
Thread the vegetables onto the bamboo skewers and baste with the remaining sauce.
Grill for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are done, turning occasionally and basting with every turn.

Angel Cake and Bananas Kabobs

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bunch-of-bananasWhat You Need:

1/4 C apple jelly
1/4 C apple juice
1 (11 oz.) angel food cake, cut into 2 inch cubes
3 bananas cut into 1/2 inch thick cubes

How to Make It:

Set the grill to heat to medium heat.
In a small saucepan over low heat put the jelly and juice and stir constantly until the jelly is completely melted.
Alternating between the two, add cake cubes and banana cubes onto 4 skewers until the skewers are full.
Brush the cake and banana cubes evenly with the jelly mixture.
Place the skewers on the grill for 3 minutes, turn and grill another 3 minutes or until lightly browned.