Food on a stick is the best food, and these skewer appetizers prove it.
Ideal for meetings, pinchos are ideal food for parties. They’re portable, they’re portable, they’re quick to manufacture, and they’re easy to clean.
But most importantly, they taste amazing, giving your guests a satisfying bite without the fuss of preparing a meal
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Delicious and fun, these recipes make you rethink your skewers forever
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Forget about boring meats, these recipes are full of amazing flavors and textures.
There is pasta, chicken, salad, fish and vegetables, all served on a stick!
And it doesn’t end with apps. There are also a few dessert options here, in case you’re in the mood to host a sweet-tasting meeting.
From caramel apple skewers
to fresh fruit skewers, these incredibly addictive treats tick all the boxes
.
Let’s have a snack!
1. Antipasto skewers
Don’t be intimidated by the word antipasto. It’s just the Italian term for the first course of a meal.
And there’s no better way to start your dinner than with these prepared snacks.
Without cooking involved, they are a great idea for summer barbecues.
Simply thread the cheese tortellini, tomatoes, olives, basil and salami on a skewer, repeat, and you’re done!
2. Apple and caramel skewers There’s
a secret to these dessert skewers: they don’t actually contain caramel
.
But don’t worry, they’ll still have all the delicious caramelized flavors you’re looking for
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Gluten-free, paleo and vegan, this is a healthy sweet at its finest. They are made with apples drizzled with maple syrup, vanilla and almond butter.
Finish these with grated coconut, almonds, walnuts and chocolate chips.
3. Mini-Caprese Caprese skewers is
a classic Italian salad, made with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes
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But if you don’t have time to mix a salad, these satisfying skewers are a great substitute
. Plus,
they’re adorable, colorful, and look great on a plate!
4. Tortellini pesto skewers
Pasta isn’t usually served on a stick, but maybe it’s time to try something new
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Pasta lovers will fall madly in love with these cute
tortellini sticks.
They are made by throwing precooked tortellini nuggets on a skewer, along with mozzarella coated with pesto, pepperoni and tomatoes
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As the Italians would say, buon appetito!
5. Plump Grilled Shrimp
Skewers
,
Seasoned Shrimp Marinated in Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs: These seafood skewers are not only healthy, they are irresistible
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Ready in just 20 minutes, they are amazing fresh off the grill
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Serve with a green salad for a light dinner, or pass them on to your next summer cocktail. These can’t help but impress!
6. Asian-inspired and wonderfully tasty teriyaki chicken
skewers, you can never eat just one of these chicken skewers
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Use a store-bought Teriyaki marinade to save you some time and put them on the grill!
7. Chorizo, Manchego and
Olive Skewers
Add a touch of class to your next meeting with these stylish apps
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They are made with spicy chorizo, creamy manchego and sharp brackish olives for a combination of flavors that leaves you wanting more
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These Spanish-themed tapas are fun, fresh and very attractive
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8. Caprese skewers
Sometimes you feel like diving into an all-day cooking project, and sometimes you want to eat something delicious in the next 10 minutes
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For the last moments, try this recipe. Made with just a few ingredients, you can get it from the kitchen to your plate in no time.
9.
Coconut and pineapple shrimp skewers
Full of Caribbean-inspired ingredients, these summer skewers will make you dream of vacations
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They are light, citrus and flavored with just a touch of spices
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The secret is in the shrimp marinade: made with coconut milk, fresh lime, soy sauce and tabasco, it is deliciously good
. 10. Greek salad
skewers
The Greek salad is amazing, but it takes a little time to prepare
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So forget about cutting lettuce, mixing dressings and throwing salad leaves. Make these simple skewers instead!
These healthy skewers are made with cherry tomatoes, pieces of creamy feta cheese, thick slices of juicy cucumber and sharp kalamata olives.
They are a hassle-free way to enjoy all the flavors of spicy Greek salad, on one stick!
11. Loaded Tater Tot Skewers Tater Tots
are amazing on their own, but put them on a skewer with all the frills, and you’ll have something special
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Soaked in melted cheese and filled with salty bacon, this gift is sinfully addictive
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Serve them for game day, and everyone will be too busy eating snacks to cheer on your team
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12. Skewered balsamic chicken honey
Sweet, sharp and sticky, this spicy chicken hits the nail on the head
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Serve it hot from the grill and sprinkle it with sesame seeds so that it really makes an impression
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13. Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Skip chicken satay in your favorite takeaway and make this easy DIY version
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Creamy, nutty and so good grilled skewers are served along with a fragrant sauce
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You’ll want to dip everything into this sauce: skewers, spoons, fingers, it’s that good.
Made with peanut butter, honey, soy sauce and sriracha, I like to make extra and freeze leftovers for quick stir-fries during the week.
14. Hot and good finger-licking buffalo chicken
skewers
, buffalo chicken is the MVP on my barbecues
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Grilled with onions and peppers, this delicious appetizer could also work as a grab-and-go side if you’re planning a big party
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15. Vietnamese-style sticky chicken skewers
Salty, sweet, salty and spicy – these skewers aren’t just a snack, they’re a dining experience
. The
juicy chicken pieces are soaked in an aromatic sauce made of chili peppers, ginger, garlic and rice wine vinegar
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The marinade impregnates the meat, giving it a magnificent flavor as it is roasted to perfection
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Sprinkle it with cilantro and serve it over noodles for a deliciously different dinner.
16. Grilled skirt
steak skewers
If you like your steak perfectly marinated and grilled until it drops tender, this is the recipe for you! Seasoned
with a spicy marinade of soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger, this skirt steak goes from hard meat to meat that melts in the mouth
. And don’t
worry if you’re not used to dealing with this less common
cut.
This super simple recipe shows you exactly how to cut, prepare and cook it
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17.
Asian flank steak skewers
Flank steak is another cut that can turn into cartilage if cooked improperly
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Luckily, this steak recipe has the answer: cut the meat into thin strips and marinate into lemon juice, sesame oil, and soy sauce!
This gives the steak a chance to absorb all those amazing, aromatic Asian flavors while tenderizing the meat.
Load them on the grill for a few minutes and you’ll be rewarded with a delicately spicy steak that tastes restaurant-like quality.
18. Crostini beef tenderloin Skewers Cute
crostinis are always a hit at parties. But if you really want to satisfy your guests, serve them these meaty snacks.
Made with pieces of tender meat, toast, cherry tomatoes and cheese, they are the perfect blend of flavors and flavorful textures.
The secret is to grill them long enough to burn the meat, but not so long that the cheese melts from the stick.
Serve them with a creamy but spicy horseradish sauce and enjoy!
19. Grilled pork belly skewers Pork belly
is
a succulent treat that is denser and more satisfying than chops or loin
.
This boneless, fatty cut needs strong flavors to counteract its rich flavor
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In this recipe, pork is first marinated in a fragrant dressing made from soy sauce, brown sugar, dark beer, and garlic.
With their Asian-inspired ingredients, these skewers would work well served with fluffy rice as a main course.
They can also be sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds for a quick and easy snack
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20. Grilled Tuscan pork skewers
Straight from the sunny Mediterranean, these shiny skewers are beautifully seasoned with fresh vegetables and Italian herbs
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Pieces of tender pork loin are mixed into a mixture of Tuscan seasonings and then grilled with zucchini, pumpkin, red pepper and onion
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21. Vegan
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vegetarian and gluten-free, these skewers are a delicious and diet-friendly option for healthy eaters
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They are also adorably colorful!
Packed with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and olives, they are a refreshing and light snack
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You could eat a whole plate of these and feel great. Happy belly, happy cook!
22. Fruit skewers
The problem with summer barbecues or game day parties is that it’s very easy to overdo it
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Have a lighter option on hand and your guests can chew without falling into a binge of belly swelling
. These
fruit skewers
are ideal for large parties. They are a fresh and tempting snack made with healthy ingredients like bananas, apples, berries, and oranges.
23. Grilled Bruschetta skewers
Easy and succinct, these herbal bruschetta skewers taste like summer
.
They are made by brushing crusty bread with thick ricotta pesto and threading them on skewers with cherry tomatoes
. 24. Grilled pizza
skewers
Skip the takeaway pizza and choose these skewers – your stomach will thank you
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With soft pizza dough, melted mozzarella and spicy tomato sauce, these taste exactly like pizza on a stick
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And if that’s not peak culinary genius, I don’t know what is
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25. Sweet and sour meatball skewers
Full of Chinese-inspired flavors, these skewers are a healthy alternative to takeaway
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Juicy dumplings are bathed in a spicy sauce made of apricot jam and BBQ sauce, then strung with red peppers
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This recipe is a cook’s dream that saves time. You can use frozen dumplings and store-bought ingredients, and it will still turn out great!
