Hibachi Souvlaki with Cucumber-Yogurt

Name: Hibachi Souvlaki with Cucumber-Yogurt
Yield: makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 pound boneless lamb leg, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water Salt; 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably Middle Eastern style or whole milk); 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed between hands to remove excess liquid; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; Lamb skewers; 4 pieces pita bread; 1 small onion, sliced or diced; 1 tomato, diced; Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

December 14, 2011

The first apartment I rented in New Orleans was a summer sublet with a tiny balcony, just big enough for a hibachi grill. This sandwich, a beloved Greek specialty, was one I loved to make when I had friends over. We’d drink a bottle of chilled retsina and dream of being in a café looking up at the Acropolis. If you don’t feel like firing up a grill, these skewers can be cooked in a grill pan or under the broiler. You can also make skewers of diced chicken (breast or thigh meat). Just grill a few minutes less, so the leaner meat doesn’t dry out.

Recipe notes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

Fully loaded, meal-prep friendly, and ready to be dressed up, down, or sideways.