Apple Kielbasa Kabobs Recipes

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Cut kielbasa, onion and apples into 2-inch pieces.
• Combine in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
• Toss to coat.
• Preheat grill to medium high.
• Thread pieces of sausage, onion and apple pieces on skewers, alternating them.
• Grill 3 to 5 minutes each side, until apples and onions are slightly blackened on edges, yet still crisp inside, and sausage is very hot.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in cranberry juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausage, apples and peppers. Grill, uncovered, over indirect heat for 8 minutes or until heated through, turning and brushing with glaze occasionally.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
• Stir in cranberry juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausage, apples and peppers.
• Grill, uncovered, over indirect heat for 8 minutes or until heated through, turning and brushing with glaze occasionally.

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Cut kielbasa at an angle into 48 chunks, about 1 inch each. On each skewer, thread 4 chunks of sausage; place in pan.
• In small bowl, mix preserves and orange juice with fork; brush glaze over kabobs. Turn kabobs over; brush other side.
• Bake about 45 minutes or until kielbasa is browned.

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water 10 to 12 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, combine mustard, preserves and green onions; reserve 1/4 cup for later use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Thread sausage, apples, pearl onions and potatoes alternately onto 12 skewers.
• Grill kabobs 12 to 15 min. or until heated through, turning after 7 min. and brushing occasionally with remaining mustard mixture for the last few minutes. Meanwhile, cook reserved mustard mixture in saucepan on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until heated through.
• Toss hot cabbage with mustard mixture. Serve with kabobs.

Steps:

• For the soup: Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent (not browned), about 8 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to your desired preference. Then stir in the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring the entire mixture to a boil.
• Once boiling, stir in the cabbage and beans and keep it simmering, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Add more stock or water if you prefer more liquid and taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. When finished, sprinkle over and stir in the parsley for color and flavor.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crostini or garlic bread, if desired.
• For the crostini: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil. You can also smear minced garlic over the top, if desired.
• Bake until crunchy and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Take the crostini out of the oven, drizzle the tops with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt over the top.