The Genius Skewer Swap That Will Take Your Kabobs To Another Level

There's no one who doesn't like food on sticks. Corn dogs from the fair, chicken satay with sweet peanut sauce from your favorite Thai place, or meat and veggie kabobs thrown on the grill in the summertime are just some of the many impaled treats that are always fun to eat. But when you think about it, the stick can be something of a blank canvas that can add an extra layer of flavor to your skewered treats.

After all, why waste money on such an integral ingredient that will just end up tossed away at the end of the meal? It is madness, if you're asking me. There are some swaps that can make your skewers more sustainable, like using dried spaghetti instead of wooden sticks, but they can be too fragile to hold up as a shish kebab and don't impart much flavor to the equation. But the next time you want to harpoon your food, .



Rosemary skewers are next-level Typically, when you cook with rosemary, you strip the pointed pine needle-like leaves off of the tough, woody stems and toss the stems out. This hack, however, lets you put the thick, fibrous stems to good use, and you get your money's worth knowing you got to utilize the entire stalk. All you have to do is ignore those wooden skewers entirely and thread your food onto rosemary stems.

Keep in mind that rosemary stems are not nearly as long or as sturdy as wooden skewers, so your kebabs will end up shorter than usual. However, it will all be worth it when you taste them and your meal is imbued with the piney, peppery taste of rosemary. Rosemary's tough stems make them ideal skewers, but , so t It could help to poke a small guide hole with a toothpick into your prepared ingredients to make them easier to thread onto the rosemary stem.

Be sure to not weigh the stems down, and resist the urge to put too much onto your skewers; this is a delicate operation, after all. You can use this tip on cooked meals like meat kebabs, but they would also work well for hors d'oeuvres — like putting some mini mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes on an herb skewer for a handheld . No matter what you skewer, you will be left with stunning and festive kebabs any time of year.

The pine-needle-like leaves will look super Christmasy in the winter, or a bit of char on the stems will look delicious at a backyard barbecue. Truly an herb for all seasons. Recommended.