Beef or Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

This is another great recipe for the grill.  Served with fresh tzatziki, Greek potatoes, and a cool cucumber salad, this recipe is sure to please.

Beef or Chicken Souvlaki

• ¼ C fresh lemon juice
• 1 C white wine
• ¼ C olive oil
• 1 t salt
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t dried rosemary
• ¼ t pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 1-2 lbs. beef steaks or chicken, cut into 1" cubes

1. Put all ingredients into the zipper bag. 
2. Add meat of choice.
3. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours for beef; up to 6 hours for chicken.  Turn occasionally to coat meat evenly. 
4. Thread meat onto skewers.
5. Cook marinade, bringing to a boil.  Brush marinade on meat while grilling.

Tzatziki

Makes 2 C

• 1 C very thick yogurt 
•  ¼ C sour cream 
•  ½ cucumber, grated, and salted lightly for 5 minutes and squeezed between the hands to remove 
•  2 cloves garlic, minced 
•  ¼ t lemon juice 
•  Generous pinch sea salt 
• 2 T olive oil

1. Lightly salt the grated cucumber and allow to sit in a colander or strainer for 5 minutes.  Gently squeeze cucumber to remove excess liquid.
2. Combine all ingredients.  Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.