Easy Dishes to Entertain with
>> Wednesday, 30 May 2007
I had some friends over this past weekend and since I had spent so much time cooking during the week for the Independence column, I was sort of burnt out. I wanted to make things for the gathering that would not take a lot of time to prep and cook but would nevertheless be tasty. Everyone enjoyed the coucous with green onions and kebabs. I also made scalloped potatoes and a banana cake and served it with some strawberry sauce but I was too tired to take those pics. Please enjoy the couscous and the kebabs.
For clarification, the dolphin is NOT Flipper! :D, Please see here for info on the fish I used. Some of you may know it as Dorado or Mahi-mahi
43 comments:
are those lamb kebabs? or chicken? looks yummy either way.
Cynthia!!
they look delicious and please do tell us about those kebabs, which meat did u use?
Thanks Bee & Padmaja - those are fish kebabs, made with fresh dolphin. I made some chicken kebabs as well.
That Couscous looks lovely....I've always loved Couscous in a Tabbouleh salad. kebabs look pretty......I'll just look at them. ;)
trupti
wow! that couscous looks YUM :) it is a comforting & quick dish, specially when one wants to take it easy! hope u had a fun time this past wknd!
easy indeed...love that colours in kabab:)
The coucous looks great. It's ironic that we cook for our jobs and then are too tired to do it for friends and family. My husband likes to say I've quit normal cooking since becoming a food writer. (He's at least partly wrong, but he has a point...)
Lovely and looks yummy. I want that kebabs....pls... :) Thanks for sharing.
Lovely coucous!!! It looks really delicious! :)
The couscous looks really pretty, it reminds me of the egg fried rice we get in India. And this is the first time I'm seeing a recipe with dolphin!
Dolphin!!!Never knew they eat that too.Looks great.I have seen Crocodile meat in New Orleans,didn't dare to eat which I regret.I should have tried.
Menu sounds great,these are all made when you were tired,hah?!;D
Looks good!
If this is what you do when you are tired; what do you serve when you aren't??
Cynthia, your photos are wonderful!
Sometimes I have a hard time choosing food that is easy to prepare because I don't want to be in the kitchen the whole time my guests are in my house.
Great suggestions!
Just to say Hello: I lost may glasses, can hardly see what I,m writing with the old ones!! But I'll be back as soon as possible. (as soon as I get my new glasses!!). Love from
Pamela
Cynthia,
Did kababs wwith paneer few days ago.pics are as usual great !!!
looks awesome. couscous looks lovely. will have to try out sometime.
Love all your pics. The couscous looks delightful. Do you think chives will go well with the couscous?
Ah, yes, blog burn-out. These dishes may be easy and quick, but there's no sacrifice. They are as photogenic as any others you've posted. You can tell they taste great.
I´m one of this.Cook all the week end...snif !! sniff!! hehe !! Perfect your tip,but I prefer chiken as fresh dolphin ...or maybe tuna.
have a nice day
Trupti - You see, I made something vegetarian for you :)
Richa - I did my dear. Thank you.
Sia & Ramya - thank you!
Christine - It is a bit ironic. I don't have a family to cook for but I do like to treat my friends. These days they complain :) that they eat column food and blog food, not food prepared exclusively for them :D Frankly I think they're lucky.
Jyothi - Welcome to my little spot here on the WWW :) So good to have you over. Of course you can have some kebabs.
Sra - thanks sweetie. Fresh dolphin is a prized here in these parts.
Asha - perhaps I should clear the air here. The dophin-fish that we eat here is not like the dolphin one sees in Florida at the water parks. Please! :D This is just a regular looking fish. It is not flipper. You can google dolphin and Barbados and see what I am talking about (lol)
I have heard about crocodile meat but I don't know how adventurous I would be to try it. :)
I know you would have teased me about being tired and making all those things :)
The Cooker - you go ahead and join in with Asha, go on (lol)
Patricia - thank you and a warm South American welcome to you! So good to have you over. I've just been to your place and boy is it beautiful. Will be back soon.
Dearest Pamela - so good to have you back. I hope that you had an enjoyable trip. We have to catch up so be sure to get the new glasses soon.
Lots of hugs.
Sreelu - yeah I do remember your paneer kebabs. They looked so yummy.
Sharmi - hey sweetie. You really should try it - it is ready in 5 minutes!
Ginni - it is a pleasure to welcome you to my blog. Thanks for taking the time to visit and leave a comment. I have just been to your place and it is beautiful.
Yes, the chives will be perfect with the coucous. A nice slight onion-y flavour.
Susan - you are such a darling. Thank you.
Sylvia - You too! cooking all weekend. I guess that that is when most of us spend the longest in the kitchen.
I did make some chicken kebabs as well. Tuna would have been lovely too.
Couscous!!!! My favourite! :) I love the delicate taste..... and the best part is tha t they take the taste of whatever you combine it with...... Spring onion sounds great with it!! :)
Couscous is delicious Cynthia. Lovely pics. Viji
Dolphin?!! Oh boy I think that would go beyond my morals just like whale etc. So, I will be keeping away from that.
But the couscous looks great.
For someone who felt burnt out Cynthia, you still managed to create a veritable feast! I know how you feel. Couscous is probably the food I turn to most often when tired and emotional. Yours looks light and lovely.
They look great but I don't think I could eat dolphin either. You still made fresh food for your guests despite being burned out. Lots of people would have used pre-made. Amanda
I would like to serve couscous more often but my husband is no big fan of couscous.
So versatile!In place of rice, added to soups, mixed with vegetables ....
Oh Cynthia, I just laughed so much at your e-mail. Of course I'm so stupid! Should have remembered what dorados nickname is. Take care. Amanda
Hi cynthia,
first time in ur blog.Fish kababs are tempting me like anything...
thanks for sharing.Pls do visit my blog
http://priars.blogspot.com
Very good dish !! i love thath
O O those kebabs looks so good...Delish....Nice pictures...
Coffee - Yes! It's like the perfect palate on which to paint many flavours.
Thanks Viji & Sukanya
Meeta - sorry if your sensitivities are offended hon. It was not my intention. After reading your comment I put a clarification in my post indicating that this is not the dolphin that most people, like yourself, would be thinking about - Flipper/Florida Sea World. This fish is also known as Dorado and Mahi-mahi.
Thank you dear Lucy.
Little Foodie - As we discussed, it is not flipper. Now don't start laughing again :D
Karin - perhaps you can sneak it in as a side dish when entertaining.
Priar - Thank you and welcome! Very nice to meet you. I have just visited your blog and have added you to my feeds. I am always happy to make new foodie friends.
Pom d'api - thank you. It is always good to have you visit.
It looks delicious...
Thanks for clearing that up. I think like Amanda I am now in a huge fit of laughter. You really cracked me up Cynthia. Silly me!
Helllo dearie...how re you? :)
I love K'bobs coz of all the colour in there:P For me thats one easy appetizer to serve when I get into that lazy mood :)
Shn
Hi Cynthia!
Dolphin - the fish - tastes a bit like swordfish, right? They look beautiful!
I have alligator several times. Sometimes it is really good, and sometimes not so much. Depends on where you have it.
Looks like it's time to give my skewers a go...the kebabs look great...
What lovely food...I can almost taste it just from looking at your photos.
Recently discovered your site...wonderful. I will be back!
Those are kebabs with mahi-mahi ? Where is the recipe, can we have it please ? I have not cooke mahi-mahi yet, but had it at restaurants..would love to try this out
Love those skewered foods, so preety and yummy, great for parties :) Hm..what's the difference between alligator meat and crocodile meat ? I once took a trip at one of the bayous in New Orleans, and right after a few photographs w/the baby alligator, the tour took us to a restaurant specialized in alligator meats argh :(
Hi Cynthia, I love fish but never made fish kebabs, so your post has inspired me to try something new. Thanks!
Chinni - Thank you!
Meeta - LOL
Shn - I'm fine thank you. It really is quick work, cut up everththing into cubes, thread them on a skewer and throw them on the grill.
Jenn - yeah, like swordfish. Alligator, never had it. How does it taste?
Suntia - yes indeed it is and the kids can choose what they want on their kebabs or try making some fruit kebabs. Really yummy.
Culinary Cowgirl - a very warm welcome! Thanks for your compliments and please, do come back.
Sandeepa - I will send you the recipe shortly.
Melting Wok - you know, I do not know. I will ask Little Foodie and Jenn, they might know. I don't know if Lucy would know. Geese! so many "knows" in the response (lol).
I'll find out and get back to you.
Norab - a hearty welcome to you. Thanks for stopping by and please do come back soon.
The first time I made fish kebabs was in the US with fresh wild salmon. I served it was a mango salsa - it was a huge hit at the party. Please try it sometime.
unbelievable! The spread you put together look scrumptious, and I've got to make something similar. Yes, what meat did you use?
Hi Matt - I used fish (mahi-mahi) also known as dorado.
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