Marinated Mushrooms

1 pound small fresh mushrooms

¾ cup salad oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped chives

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 teaspoon tarragon

1 clove garlic, pressed

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon sugar

1. Clean mushrooms.
2. Combine all other ingredients and pour over mushrooms and marinate for several hours at room temperature.
3. Serve in the marinade or drain. 

Mediterranean Pork Skewers

Original: Food Network

½ of an 8-ounce package flavored feta cheese, crumbled

½ of an 8-ounce container reduced fat sour cream

1 small onion, diced

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 seasoned pork tenderloin (about 1 ½ pounds, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch cubes)

1 zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and cut into ½ inch thick slices

12 cherry tomatoes

1 box flavored couscous

1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

1. Process feta, sour cream, onion, and pepper in food processor until smooth. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
2. Heat broiler, spray broiler pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Thread pork cubes with zucchini and cherry tomatoes onto 6 (14 inch) metal skewers
4. Broil skewers 5 inches from heat for 10 minutes, turning skewers over halfway through cooking.
5. While pork is broiling, cook the couscous according to the package directions.
6. To serve, spoon couscous onto serving platter, top with skewers and sprinkle with parsley.
7. Serve sauce on the side. 

Sausage, Sourdough, and Bell Pepper Spiedini

Original: Bon Appetite Magazine

6 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar

2 tablespoons plus, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves pressed, infused in oil

4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary

1 cup olive cup

24 2 x ½ inch pieces assorted bell peppers (about 4 bell peppers)

16 1 ¼ inch long diagonal pieces kielbasa sausage (about 1 ½ pounds)

1 large red onion, cut into 1 ½ inch wide wedges, trimmed, layers separated (32 pieces total)

16 1 ¼ inch cubes crusty sourdough

8 cups mixed baby greens

Prep: 45 minutes ; Total: 45 minutes

1   1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

2. Whisk first four ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk in oil

3. Season dressing with salt and pepper and set aside

4. On each of 8 metal skewers, alternatively thread 3 bell pepper pieces, 2 sausage pieces, 4 onion pieces, and 2 bread cubes

5. Brush skewers all over with 1 tablespoon dressing each

6. Grill lightly until charred, turning often, about 12 minutes

7. Toss greens in a large bowl, with enough remaining dressing to coat

8. Divide among 4 plates, top with skewers

*Great for company!