Now that the hot summer weather has finally kicked in, it’s time for those fabulous summer parties. If you are hosting a Hawaiian themed luau party, here are some delicious extras to add to your festivities.
Bahama Mama
(4 servings)
3 oz Light Rum
3 oz banana liqueur
4 oz Malibu
12 oz pineapple juice
4 oz orange juice
4 dashes grenadine
Fill pitcher half way with ice. Pour in ingredients. Stir well and serve.
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No Bake Pineapple – Banana Cake
Crust: 1 stick melted butter or margarine
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Mix together and press in bottom of 13 x 9
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2 eggs
2 sticks butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
Beat together on medium speed for 10 minutes. Spread on crust. Slice enough bananas (4 or 5), over the mixture to make a layer.
Spread number 2 can well-drained crushed pineapple over bananas.
Top with large Cool Whip. Garnish with chopped nuts and maraschino cherries. Refrigerate overnight or about 8 hours.
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Rosemary & Garlic Grilled Shrimp
serves 4-5 – cook 25 minutes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb. of shrimp, thawed peeled and deveined
4-5 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place shrimp in a 1-gallon recloseable food storage bag. Pour Marinade over shrimp. Seal bag; toss to coat. Refrigerated, tossing occasionally, a minimum of 30 minutes. Prepare grill to medium heat. Place 4-5 shrimp on each skewer; place on grill; grill shrimp 6-8 minutes or until opaque and cooked through, turning occasionally.
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Fruit Kabobs
This snack is easy and delicious! Cut up your favorite fruits and put them on a fancy skewer. Then enjoy!
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