Southmoreland Plum Kabobs With Cardamom Sugar Rub Food

SOUTHMORELAND PLUM KABOBS WITH CARDAMOM SUGAR RUB

Steps:

• Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour. After 1 hour of soaking, preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Make the rub: Combine sugar and cardamom in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Cut the plums in half and remove the pit. Cut each half into 3 pieces. Place the plum sections on the skewers and then rub the plums with the cardamom sugar.
• Place sugared kabobs on grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on 1 side; then turn kabobs and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve warm.

FLANK STEAK WITH PROVENCAL STYLE RUB

Steps:

• Position a broiler pan on the rack closest to the broiler and preheat to high for at least 10 minutes.
• Pulse the anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper in a small food processor. Add the olive oil and pulse to mix. Rub the paste all over the steak.
• Carefully pull the preheated pan from the broiler, set the steak in the center of the rack (it should sizzle when it hits the pan), and return to the broiler. Cook until the meat feels firm but still gives gently when pressed, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare. (If your pan rack has preheated properly, it will not be necessary to turn the meat. However, if your broiler doesn't have a high output of heat, turn the meat 3/4 of the way through cooking to finish off the other side.)
• Remove the meat from the broiler, remove it to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice the meat, against the grain, set on a platter. Serve warm with lemon wedges.