Hawaiian Teriyaki Pork Skewers

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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 lb (500 g) pork shoulder, cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger
2 tsp (10 ml) ketchup
¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 pinch black pepper
¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
12 metal skewers
1 pinch chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
2 heads butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together pork, ginger, ketchup, soy sauce, oils and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium.
  3. Remove pork from marinade and set aside. Transfer marinade to a small pot, add pineapple juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Skewer pork and pineapple, alternating pieces of each. Grill over medium heat, brushing with cooked marinade throughout. Grill until pork is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 150 F (66 C).
  5. Transfer skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley, if using. Serve with lettuce leaves to make wraps.
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Indonesian Beef Satay served with Cucumber and Pickled Shallot Salad

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Serves 4
BEEF SATAY:
½ medium onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) ground turmeric
1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
¼ cup (60 ml) coconut milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
2 lbs (1 kg) beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into thin strips against the grain
24 wooden skewers, soaked at least 2 hours
cooked jasmine or sticky rice, to serve
CUCUMBER AND PICKLED SHALLOT SALAD:
3 shallots, sliced
1 Thai red chili, thinly sliced, or to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
6 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 handful cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
ALMOND SAUCE:
¼ cup (60 ml) crunchy roasted almond butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) tamarind paste (optional)
1 tbsp (15 ml) sambal paste or your favourite chili sauce, or to taste
1 lime, zest and juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) water

Instructions

  1. In a blender or with a mortar and pestle, purée onion, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, salt, coconut milk and oil. Add mixture to a large bowl, add beef and combine then allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer beef and grill over medium-high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through, golden brown and slightly charred on all sides, turning occasionally.
  3. Serve skewers with jasmine or sticky rice, Cucumber and Pickled Shallot Salad and Almond Sauce for dipping.
  4. For the cucumber and pickled shallot salad, in a medium bowl, mix together shallots, chili, sugar, salt and rice vinegar. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then add cucumber and cilantro just before serving.
  5. For the almond sauce, in a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together, adding more water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Lighter Mojito

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Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron White Rum
¾ oz (22 ml) lime juice
5 drops liquid stevia
3 sprigs mint (save 1 for garnish)
3 oz (90 ml) soda water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combine rum, lime juice, stevia and 2 mint sprigs. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Strawberry Basil Gimlet

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Ingredients

Serves 1
4 small strawberries (save 1 slice for garnish)
1 oz (30 ml) Grey Goose Vodka
½ oz (15 ml) lime juice
3 drops liquid stevia
1 sprig basil (save 1 leaf for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries. Add ice cubes, vodka, lime juice, stevia and 3 basil leaves. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice and/or basil leaf.
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Blackberries and Bubbles

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Ingredients

Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Tanqueray Gin
½ oz (15 ml) lemon juice
3 drops liquid stevia
10 ripe blackberries (save 1 for garnish)
3 oz (90 ml) soda water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combine gin, lemon juice, stevia and 9 blackberries. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a blackberry.
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Convertible

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Ingredients

Serves 3 to 4
2 to 3 slices fresh jalapeño, or to taste
13½ oz (400 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
7½ oz (225 ml) tomato juice
4 oz (120 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ oz (22 ml) grenadine
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
½ tsp (2.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1½ oz (45 ml) Espolòn Reposado Tequila*
basil leaf or jalapeño slice, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make a sangrita mix, in a bowl, muddle jalapeño slices. Stir in juices, grenadine, salt and pepper. Strain out jalapeño and transfer to a sealed container. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  2. In a rocks glass with ice, combine tequila and/or mezcal with 3 oz (90 ml) sangrita mix and stir. Garnish with a basil leaf or jalapeño slice.
  3. * For a smoky version, substitute tequila with 1 oz (30 ml) Sombra Mezcal. For a lighter smoke accent, use ¾ oz (22 ml) tequila and ¾ oz (22 ml) mezcal.
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Pynk

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Ingredients

Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Aperol Aperitivo
¼ oz (7 ml) Odd Society Bittersweet Vermouth (Can substitute Amaro Montenegro for a slightly different take)
¾ oz (22 ml) Honey Syrup
2 dashes orange blossom water (Available at specialty grocery stores)
1 pinch salt
soda water, to top
grapefruit twist, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make Honey Syrup, dissolve a 1:1 ratio of liquid honey into boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
  2. In a Collins glass, add first 5 ingredients and stir to combine. Fill glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
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Elderflower Spritz

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Ingredients

Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
3 oz (90 ml) dry Prosecco
1 oz (30 ml) soda water
thinly sliced cucumber, mint sprigs or edible flowers, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour St-Germain into a wine glass filled with ice cubes. Slowly add Prosecco, then top with soda. Stir gently and serve garnished with any combination of cucumber, mint sprigs or edible flowers.
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In the Sun

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Ingredients

Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila
½ oz (15 ml) Lillet Blanc
¼ oz (7 ml) Giffard Crème de Violette
1 oz (30 ml) lemon juice
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup
edible flowers, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make Simple Syrup, dissolve a 1:1 ratio of sugar into boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with edible flowers.
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