Asian Tuna Kebabs

• Course:                 Dinner
• Preparation time:   25 Minutes
• Cooking time:       8 Minutes
• Quantity:              8  Persons

 

Preparation instructions

1. Preheat grill to high. Combine soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and sugar substitute in a large bowl. 2. Add tuna, scallions and red pepper and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Remove tuna, scallions and red pepper from marinade and set aside. 3. Toss eggplant in marinade and let sit for 3 minutes. Remove eggplant and set aside with other ingredients. Discard marinade. 4. To assemble skewers: Alternate 3 pieces tuna, 2 pieces scallions, 2 pieces red pepper, and 3 pieces eggplant (eggplant should be skewered through both skin sides of the rounds). Grill for 3-4 minutes per side (tuna will be rare in the centre). You will need 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes

Artichokes with Three Cheeses

• Course:               Dinner
• Preparation time: 20 Minutes
• Cooking time:      40 Minutes
• Quantity:             4 Persons

Preparation instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 celsius. 2. Arrange artichoke hearts in a single layer on the bottom of an 11-by-7-inch (2-quart) baking dish. 3. Spread garlic over artichokes and then pour over broth. 4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. 5. Cover evenly with the cheeses, ending with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. 6. Cover with aluminium foil, and bake until artichokes are tender and cheeses are melted, 15 minutes. 7. Uncover, and bake until cheese is lightly golden and slightly crusty, about 25 minutes more. 8. Remove from over, and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.