Kona Coffee Kebabs Recipes

COWBOY STEAK AND PEPPER KEBABS

Steps:

• Mix the butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, orange zest, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl. Add the beef, toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill over high heat. Thread the beef, onions, and peppers onto 8 long skewers leaving 1/4-inch space between the meat and vegetables. Lightly brush the grill grates with oil. Arrange the skewers on the hot grill and grill, turning until the meat is medium-rare, about 2 to 3 minutes on each of the 4 sides. Transfer the kebabs to the platter and serve.

LOOLE KEBABS

Steps:

• Special Equipment: 8 sets of chopsticks, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Preheat an outdoor grill.
• Put the beef, onion, parsley, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix everything together with your hands until it is well combined.
• Take about 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of the meat mixture and form it into a 5 or 6-inch long hot dog shape on a chopstick. When you have them all made, spray them with the cooking spray and grill them, turning frequently, until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Alternately, cook them in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.) Serve on pita bread.

PUMPKIN-SPICED IRISH COFFEE

Steps:

• If the pumpkin spice mixture is not warm, heat it in a small saucepan or microwave. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat, whisking as it heats, until it simmers and becomes foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. (Alternatively, microwave the milk until it's hot and then whisk.) Add the warm pumpkin spice mixture into the warm milk and continue to whisk until frothy.
• To serve, divide the hot coffee and whiskey between two tall heat-resistant glasses or mugs. Divide and stir the pumpkin-milk mixture into the glasses, stirring to keep the foam up, until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
• Make the pumpkin mix: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, molasses, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. If not using immediately, transfer to a storage container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

KONA COFFEE KEBABS

Steps:

• For the Marinade: Combine all of the ingredients, except cornstarch and water, in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the mixture and stir well. Bring back to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Combine the beef and the marinade and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Preheat a grill.
• Skewer beef cubes, red bell peppers, red onion and cherry tomatoes. Skewer each item separately as cooking times vary. Barbecue over low heat, turning and basting with marinade for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.