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Quick! Think of all your favorite summer foods. Ever wonder why they're all served on a stick? Popsicles and corn dogs are cool and all, but grilled skewers and kebabs steal our heart (and plate space) every year. Next time you’re at the store picking up BBQ supplies, pick up an extra pack of grill skewers. They’re a cookout MUST for a few reasons: They turn average ingredients into something spectacular, make grilling extra easy (especially for those of us who aren’t a grill master), and cleanup is a breeze when dinner is served on a stick. Check out our list of 50 easy grill skewer recipes to see what we mean—it’s kebab time!

Be right, we DO have a couple tips to make sure your kebab experience goes off completely without a hitch. Most importantly, you gotta pick the best grill skewers. Right off the bat, we can tell you that the secret to stopping your ingredients from just spinning around and falling off your stick is using a pointy flat or two-pronged skewer—sorry round toothpicks and blunt dowels, you’re out! For smaller, appetizer-type options, like our Greek salad skewers or our melon prosciutto skewers, use a smaller flat wooden option. For bigger, heavier ingredients, like in our bánh mì kebabs or our hoisin grilled chicken kebabs, we prefer to use a metal option, two-pronged if you can manage it. If you do go with something wooden, don’t forget to soak your skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before putting them on your grill—otherwise, they might catch on fire, and you don’t need that. Here’s our best order of operations: Cut your meat and veggies into uniform pieces (bigger than your grill grates); marinate or season everything (for at least a half an hour is best); pat your ingredients dry as much as possible (it will help create that charred crust you want); and lastly, skewer!

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Sure gnocchi is amazing served in a bowl with a sauce, but have you ever had nicely browned gnocchi taken straight off the grill? We’re here to tell you that the crispy-chewy texture is something that you've GOT to try this summer.

Chicken tastes even better when slid on skewers alongside bok choy and scallions, then glazed with a hoisin BBQ sauce. The best part of the glaze: There's no need to cook anything! Just whisk the ingredients together and you’re ready to go.

If you haven't experienced the flavor combo of prosciutto + melon, get on it STAT. It's the ultimate in sweet and salty.

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Tofu is so much more than a meat substitute—it’s a protein source that stands on its own, and the perfect base to soak up tasty sauces, like this chipotle and guajillo chili marinade inspired by a popular Mexican street food, tacos al pastor.

Yakitori (Japanese for grilled chicken) is one of the oldest and most popular traditional Japanese dishes. Though you'll often find it served from flat tops by street vendors, yakitori is grilled skewers made from all parts of the chicken, including chicken breast, chicken thighs, hearts, and gizzards. Most yakitori places will offer two seasoning options: salt (

). Tare is made of just four ingredients, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. It slightly resembles teriyaki sauce with both sweet and salty elements. You can add ginger and other ingredients, but in this case, minimalism is a great approach.

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A classic bánh mì is one of the world's great sandwiches. An ideal way to get that classic bánh mì taste? With these kebabs! Par-cooked carrots and slightly sweet daikon grill up nicely with thick pieces of pork chop, and they're perfectly matched with a straightforward combo of fish sauce, soy sauce, and honey.

Pineapple and salmon are a match made in heaven. That's what makes our baked pineapple salmon so wildly popular! Smoky, sweet, and just a little spicy, these skewers are a major crowd-pleaser.

), but it's still good to give them a good rinse to remove any debris. Trim the ends of the sprouts and discard any leaves that fall off in the process. Place trimmed sprouts in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Drain in a colander, pat dry, and continue with your recipe!

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These Buffalo cauliflower kebabs put all your favorite flavor from classic Buffalo wings onto skewers–and they're vegetarian to boot! Glaze the kebabs with more buffalo sauce, grill until the cauliflower is tender, then drizzle with blue cheese dressing.

Satay, considered to be a national dish of Indonesia, is a popular Southeast Asian street food that usually involves a marinated meat being skewered and grilled, then served with a simple saucy dip. Our peanut sauce is the ultimate wingman to satay, containing all the fragrant notes of lemongrass, coconut, fish sauce, and fresh lime zest.

Meet your new favorite way to eat steak tacos. We've paired ours with sweet corn, red onion, and avocado, but get creative with your favorite steak pairings (we're going to try our Jamaican jerk steak tacos next!).

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Mushrooms can get sidelined at a barbecue as a lame side dish, but when tossed in a balsamic-soy glaze, they'll get ALL the attention.

Souvlaki is a classic Greek street food consisting of tender pieces of marinated meat that have been skewered (in Greece “souvla” means skewer) and cooked on a grill. We love it whether we’re serving it on skewers at a BBQ (no picnic tables? no problem!), or tucked into a pita with veggies for a yummy weekday lunch.

Shaving the zucchini into long strips and then curling them creates a gorgeous effect. Use it all summer for grilled eggplant, bacon, and more!

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Make your Caprese salad portable to share with friends and family, by threading cherry tomatoes, croutons, basil, and balls of mozzarella on skewers. Kick it up a notch by adding some thick-cut bacon to the mix, and don't forget that balsamic drizzle!

These kabobs have the *perfect* combination of flavors and textures. Serve them up with our ultimate meat-lovers veggie burger for a backyard vegetarian feast that even a carnivore couldn't turn down.1. Shrimp Boil Kabobs – The classic shrimp boil is transformed into the tastiest kabobs yet. These can be grilled or baked and prepped in advance. Easy enough, right? [GET THE RECIPE.]

2. Grilled Garlic Herb Zucchini – An easy peasy summertime staple. The zucchini comes out perfectly garlicky, fresh, and crisp-tender – so simple yet so good. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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3. Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken – Truly the best grilled chicken ever. It’s wonderfully sweet and savory with just so much flavor with the simplest marinade. [GET THE RECIPE.]

4. BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs – So saucy, so sticky, and just so darn good. The chicken is perfectly tender with chunks of fresh pineapple, pepper and onion. [GET THE RECIPE.]

5. Grilled Vegetable Platter – How to assemble the most AWESOME vegetable platter. No more sad-looking veggies. This is so easy and perfect for entertaining. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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6. Korean Chicken Kabobs – An amazing combination of sweet and spicy? Yes, please. And the chicken comes out perfectly tender and juicy with a finger-licking sticky glaze. [GET THE RECIPE.]

7. BBQ Chicken Breasts – The most tender, juicy chicken grilled to PERFECTION, smothered in a thick, homemade BBQ sauce. [GET THE RECIPE.]

8. Grilled Flank Steak and Vegetables – The BEST + EASIEST tender flank steak ever. Paired so perfectly with crisp-tender grilled corn, zucchini and tomatoes. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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9. Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs – Juicy, tender, super saucy honey BBQ chicken kabobs that everyone will love at your next barbecue. It’s the easiest BBQ sauce marinade that keeps the chicken so sweet and tangy. [GET THE RECIPE.]

10. Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs – With a simple marinade using pantry ingredients, these kabobs are so colorful, vibrant, flavorful and sure to please everyone. [GET THE RECIPE.]

11. Steak and Potato Kabobs – The meat comes out so tender and flavorful with the fresh garlicky-herb mixture. No pre-marinade needed here. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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12. Grilled Sausages, Peppers and Potatoes – The most epic grilled sausage platter for your next get-together. This is super easy to prepare yet stunningly impressive. [GET THE RECIPE.]

14. Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp – The lemon garlic butter sauce is simply perfect. Pair with a glass of wine and crusty bread for the best 30 min meal ever. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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