Luau Party Recipes

Luau parties are a great way to get away and relax with friends and family. With a few simple recipes, you can make your party a huge success.

The main dish

Whether on a grill or in a pit, the key to a good luau is the barbecue. One of the easiest foods to make are shish-ka-bobs. Shrimp, beef, pork and chicken are ideal since fish tends to flake when cooked. For a real treat, you can also add scallops. Marinate the meats in Italian dressing at least one hour before preparing your skewer sticks. In a separate container with the same dressing, add mushrooms, peppers, onions and any other vegetable you desire. If using wooden skewer sticks, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning. Once the meat and vegetables are on the sticks, heat them over the coals or grill until the meat is cooked. Once done, enjoy your simple, delicious dish with friends and family.

Easy tropical drink mix

Colorful, fun drinks are some of the best parts of a luau. Begin by buying colorful cups and tiny paper umbrellas from any party store. If you cannot find umbrellas, pineapple wedges are a good substitute to decorate the cups. Mix two liters of any punch flavored soda or juice, another two liters of lemon lime soda and one liter of a juice of your choice and pour the mixtures into the cups. Add ice and a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream or rainbow sherbert, finally serving with paper umbrellas. For the adults who would like to add a little extra kick, add a shot of white rum to give their drinks a little boost.

You know you work hard. Throw your friends and family a Luau party and let everyone join in on the fun.

With a few simple recipes, you can make your party a huge success

by Jessica Ludwig Ramirez, Events & Parties & Weddings writer