what's for dinner?

"do you just make these up?" she asked me.

"yes."

middle-eastern-style kabobs

1lb steak (i happened to have rib-eye in the freezer, so that's what i used)
2 green bell peppers
1/2 onion
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
4 cloves garlic (i like garlic)
extra virgin olive oil
red wine vinegar and/or lemon juice (i don't have any lemons at the moment)
to taste: ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, rosemary and oregano (fresh, preferably ...i should plant some oregano next year)

1. combine the cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar in a dish or plastic bag.

2. cut the steak into 1" cubes, trimming off excess fat.

3. marinate the meat for at least an hour to overnight.

4. when the meat is nearly finished marinating, cut the onion and peppers into 1" square slices.

5. thread the onion and pepper slices, whole tomatoes, and meat onto skewers, alternating as your whimsy takes you.

6. pour the marinade over the kabobs.

7. grill or broil using high heat so the meat sears. continue cooking to desired doneness.

8. serve with rice, couscous, or flatbread.