It’s Memorial Day and that means its officially summer (well, not according to the calendar – but where I’m from its all the more pomp and circumstance then needed to mark the start of summer). The pools are open, the kids are biding their last few days in school and the extra propane tank is filled waiting for its moment in the spotlight. In my family, summer also marks the beginning of birthday season, so its one reason celebrate after another!
To mark the joy of summer I am going to be featuring at least one recipe hot off the grill (or smoker) every week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. So lets turn those sprinklers up and dig out that awesome pair of teal glitter flip flops! It’s summer time!
What do you and yours have planned for the summer of 2011? (I’m planning to live vicariously through your awesome vacation stories)
Quick Dinner Fixins: Sausage Kabobs with Artichoke and Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 1 lb hot sausage
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and cut in
half - 2 cups mushroom caps, removed of stems
Sausage Sandwich Kabobs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb hot sausage
- 1 red pepper, cut into large sections
- 1 green pepper, cut into large sections
- 1 onion, divided into 8 sections reserving the largest pieces only
- 8 slices of a hearty baguette, about 1/2 inch thick
Preparation:
For the artichoke and sausage kabobs: Alternate placing sausage, artichoke, and mushrooms onto a grill safe skewer.
For the sausage sandwich kabobs: Slide baguette onto grill safe skewer and alternate filling the skewer with peppers, onion and sausage; ending with another piece of baguette.
Grill over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes (or according to directions on package for your sausage, depending on what kind you picked up) making sure to rotate often to not burn the bread or artichoke.
For me, this will be the only year I can remember not grilling and spending the day with friends and family on Memorial Day. A local restaurant we love is honoring all Vets – not just ones with active IDs. It’s a great thing and Handsome and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to spend a night out at one of our favorite restaurants – and since he was in the military, might as well splurge a little today for him.
My name is Kita. I am a 20 something girl geek and website/graphic designer who can rock an apron like there is no tomorrow. 
Get your flame on! LOL I love it! These look so tasty – making me hungry for lunch!
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I am loving this Summer Weekly Recipe series!! Great idea!! And these kabobs looks scrumptious!! I love that you even added bread to the skewers!
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Ya know, I’ve never thought to put sausage on kebabs. That looks fantastic!
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Yum I love the toasty baguette with the summery veggies. Awesome and elegant. lovely
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Ugh this really really makes me wish we could use our grill!
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Oh I love it Kita! What an interesting kabob! You always seem to see the same kind of things when you see kabobs, but I love your variation! ADORE the artichokes…
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This looks great, Kita!! I love that you added sausage to this… I have never done that! Thanks for the inspiration!
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I have never done sausage on kebobs before, but I don’t know why. These look so very good. Thank you for sharing with me today, and thank you for your kind words on my blog. I appreciate them greatly!
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These look so good! I have never thought of grilling artichokes on kabobs, brilliant! Thanks for posting these.
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Why have I never grilled bread before on the BBQ? It totally makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh these look great- perfect for summer!
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YUM! This is the perfect meal to BBQ up on a hot summer day!
- Brittany
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