At long last, warm weather is ours. I declare picnic season open for business. But I use the term “picnic” to describe any of several dining variations. It could be a proper outdoor meal on ...

In case that’s not your thing: Noor Café serves a recognizable lineup of familiar dishes like shawarma, falafel and gyros ($13 each for a sandwich, $16 for platter), plus chicken ($17) and lamb ...

Light a grill. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Thread the chicken thighs onto four 10-inch metal skewers. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once ...

Kebabs are a particular pleasure for the home griller. Food on a stick is always fun, and they can be a terrific and affordable way to feed a family or a crowd.

Breads: outstanding. Spreads: dreamy. But it was an appetizer of oyster mushroom kebabs, sitting on a bright green herbaceous puree, that I couldn’t stop thinking about for months.

Shish kebabs are often marinated overnight with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices commonly used in the Middle East like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and paprika.

Grilling kebabs is a good way to get lean meat, fruit and veggies into your summer diet. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

“These are the kebabs my grandmother made for me growing up,” said the chef, who was born in Israel and came to the U.S. as a child. “I’ve added bread soaked in milk to keep the moisture in.