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Food-on-a-Stick Recipes

April 30, 2013
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Enjoy 20 of our favorite sweet-and-savory recipes for food on a stick.
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Food on a Stick!

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View Recipe: Broiled Herb-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

There's something fun and appealing about foods on a stick and eating with your hands. From skewers and satay to pops and dipped apples, these hands-on recipes are guaranteed to have you feeling like a kid again.

 

First up, these skewers are a simple, quick, and fresh-tasting entrée. Shrimp cook fast, making them great for the broiler—but watch the time and keep an eye on them so they don't overcook and dry out.

 

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Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops

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View Recipe: Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops

Boasting just 82 calories and a boatload of vitamin C, these double-decker pops feature a sweet-tart lemon layer topped with a minty watermelon layer. If you prefer one flavor over the other, double the amount of ingredients required for each layer and make single-flavored pops.

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Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa

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This company-worthy meal has a hint of spice from the chicken that is balanced by the flavors from the nectarine salsa.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

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View Recipe: Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Sweet meets heat in this summer-ready popsicle recipe. A bit of pectin helps keep all the ingredients incorporated evenly in this treat; without it, they tend to separate.

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Shrimp and Fennel Kebabs with Italian Salsa Verde

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View Recipe: Shrimp and Fennel Kebabs with Italian Salsa Verde

Italian salsa verde tastes tangy-briny–totally different from the spicy Mexican salsa of the same name.

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Spiced Lamb Kebabs

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Yogurt works double duty as marinade and dipping sauce in this easy dish.

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Chocolate-Toffee Apples

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Toffee Apples

This must try dessert-on-a-stick is party ready and sure to leave your guests with a sweet taste in their mouths.

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Chocolate Pudding Pops

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These rich, creamy pops will take you right back to childhood.

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Tuscan Pork Kebabs

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Coming in at under 200 calories per serving, these colorful grilled pork kebabs are perfect for a light picnic on the patio. Sautéed chard makes a simple side.

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Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

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View Recipe: Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

Assemble skewers the night before; brush them with the oil mixture before grilling. Flavor oil mixture with dried ground herbs to suit your taste. Look for okra pods of similar size to assure even grilling.

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Sparkling Strawberry Pops

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For a kid version of this chilly treat, use nonalcoholic sparkling grape juice in place of the champagne.

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Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce

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Try this flavorful, slightly spicy Asian sate for an easy weeknight chicken dinner.

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Blueberry-Peach Ice Pops

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An icy-fruity blueberry layer sandwiches creamy summer peach mousse for a stunning and delicious treat that children and adults will love.

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Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers

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Serve skewers with hot cooked couscous. Give the couscous nutty flavor by toasting it in a hot pan before you rehydrate it.

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Jackson Pollock Candied Apples

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View Recipe: Jackson Pollock Candied Apples

Named for the abstract expressionist's signature paint-splattered canvases, these apples make great party treats. Green Granny Smiths go well with the sweet white and bittersweet chocolates, but use any apple you like. Look for wooden sticks at craft supply stores.

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Pork and Sweet Pepper Kebabs

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Substitute 1-inch red or yellow bell pepper squares if you can't find the mini bells. Wooden skewers need to soak at least 30 minutes before they go on the grill, so plan ahead, if using them.

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Limoncello Pops

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Kick off a summer party with our limoncello-based pops in place of the usual cocktail.

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Swordfish Skewers with Cilantro-Mint Pesto

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View Recipe: Swordfish Skewers with Cilantro-Mint Pesto

Although imported swordfish is endangered, the population for North American species is healthy. Check with your fish seller to make sure the fish you purchase was caught in the United States or Canada.

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Candied Apples

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Homemade candied apples are a delightfully simple and sweet treat.

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Pineapple Chicken Satay

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Round out this meal that is full of fresh and bright flavors with rice and sugar snap peas.

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    1 of 20 Food on a Stick!
    2 of 20 Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops
    3 of 20 Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa
    4 of 20 Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops
    5 of 20 Shrimp and Fennel Kebabs with Italian Salsa Verde
    6 of 20 Spiced Lamb Kebabs
    7 of 20 Chocolate-Toffee Apples
    8 of 20 Chocolate Pudding Pops
    9 of 20 Tuscan Pork Kebabs
    10 of 20 Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers
    11 of 20 Sparkling Strawberry Pops
    12 of 20 Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
    13 of 20 Blueberry-Peach Ice Pops
    14 of 20 Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers
    15 of 20 Jackson Pollock Candied Apples
    16 of 20 Pork and Sweet Pepper Kebabs
    17 of 20 Limoncello Pops
    18 of 20 Swordfish Skewers with Cilantro-Mint Pesto
    19 of 20 Candied Apples
    20 of 20 Pineapple Chicken Satay

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