Moroccan Kabobs

This is not a very good recipe for your weekly Poker game but I had a BBQ poker game last summer and I made this recipe. It was a big hit with the other poker players at the game.

You will probably have to stop the game to eat so that you do not get grease all over the cards, but trust me it is well worth it. You may also want to put out other foods, but I recommend making this the big deal of the day.

Enjoy the recipes and have a good poker game.

A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce or a tzatziki sauce.

Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:10 Minutes
Ready In:30 Minutes
Servings:6

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 cup raisins
• 5 ounces goat cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• Coarsely ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper.
3. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
4. Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.