Mediterranean Marinade Food

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Peel the garlic cloves and tip into a food processor with the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns and oil. Whizz well to release the flavours - alternatively grind dry ingredients using a pestle and mortar then blend in the oil.
• Prepare 900g-1.3kg/2-3lb of assorted vegetables (e.g asparagus, large or baby courgettes, sweet potatoes, aubergines, fennel, red onions, corn cobs, parboiled new potatoes). Halve asparagus lengthways, cut large courgettes into chunks or halve baby ones lengthways. Cut sweet potatoes and aubergines into thick chunks, cut fennel and red onion lengthways into wedges, corn into chunks and potatoes in half lengthways. Mix the vegetables and marinade together and marinate for a couple of hours before barbecuing. Cooking times will vary according to your choice of vegetables and their thickness - keep turning and prodding them and you'll feel when they're done.

MEDITERRANEAN MEAT MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large, shallow dish. Mix with a fork until mixture looks uniform.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mustard, and oregano in a bowl.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 of all ingredients for the marinade in small bowl. Place chicken in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over it. Marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• Mix the other HALF of the ingredients in the same bowl pour into a ziplock bag with the vegetables. Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
• If you are using wood skewers, while the chicken and veggies are marinating, soak the skewers in water for about 15 minutes. You need to soak wooden skewers in water for about 20- 30 minutes to keep them from igniting right there on the grill. I have also noticed that it's much easier to slide out the meat and veggies on your plate if the skewers have been soaked before grilling.
• Thread the chicken and peppers and onions on the skewers. I usually place about 5-6 chicken pieces and a combo of peppers and onion in between.
• Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the grates lightly with oil and grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the center is no longer pink.
• You can also bake this Mediterranean chicken skewers in the oven if you want to. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place chicken skewers on roasting racks over two foil-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10-15 minutes, turn over once and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes on the other side, or until they are baked through.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Smash garlic with the leaves of the rosemary sprigs, salt, and plenty of pepper. Mix in oil, red-wine vinegar, and sugar.
• Marinate steak in a resealable bag, refrigerated, for 4 to 24 hours. Flip the bag occasionally.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Add the kalamata olives, and mix. Pour over tofu (sliced lengthwise) coating all sides of both pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Let marinate for at least 1 hour.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vegetables in large bowl.
• Mix dressing, basil and garlic. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.
• Add cheese; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED CHEESE

Steps:

• Cube cream cheese into 36 pieces.
• Place on serving tray.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Pour dressing over cheese and toss lightly.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE FOR BEEF, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in cruet or medium bowl. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing mixture; place in small bowl. Refrigerate for later use.
• Pour remaining dressing mixture over 1 lb. meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables; cover. Refrigerate to marinate.
• Drain meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Cook as desired, turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE/FILET MARINADE AND SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend the vinegar, mustard, onion, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, black pepper, crushed red pepper, fennel, thyme, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1/4 cup cold water in a blender on low speed until smooth. Slowly blend in oil until smooth. Season to taste. Use as a marinade for meat, fish or vegetables. Place item in marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight.