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Many Foods you never knew you could serve on a stick 10 years ago

It's incredible the vast number of foods that come on a stick. Today we're celebrating putting things on a stick with some of our favorite recipes.

Food on a stick has great advantages: less cleaning because you eat right from the stick, attractive to kids (because what kid doesn't want to hold a stick?) and popular in almost every culture. You're bound to find something you'll love. We'll start with savory stick recipes and work our way up to sweet treats.

  1. Caprese stick recipe We're loving how this caprese stick recipe puts a twist on the classic by using sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh for a burst of flavor.

  2. Melon, mozzarella and prosciutto skewers recipe There is seriously nothing more refreshing than these melon, mozzarella and prosciutto skewers.

  3. Ecuadorian beef skewers recipe Ecuadorian beef skewers are seasoned and grilled or seared — hands down the best and most flavorful beef skewers you'll ever have.

  4. BLT on a stick recipe BLT on a stick is the best way to get your kids to eat tomatoes and lettuce. These would be perfect for a luncheon or afternoon snack with friends.

  5. Grilled shisito peppers on a stick recipe Oh my, how amazing do these grilled shisito peppers on a stick look? We love ordering them at restaurants, but this technique of serving them on a stick is ingenious.

  6. Pizza skewers with garlic butter dipping sauce recipe If you're a pizza lover, why not stick them on a skewer like in this recipe for pizza skewers with garlic butter dipping sauce? You might not want to share with the kids.

  7. Shrimp scampi skewers recipe Serve up these shrimp scampi skewers alongside a big bowl of freshly cooked pasta for a quick and easy dinner that still looks impressive.

  8. Tuna, salmon and swordfish skewers recipe Head to your local store, and buy the freshest fish for these tuna, salmon and swordfish skewers.

  9. Pancakes on a stick recipe These pancakes on a stick are amazing — seriously. What's better than a breakfast sausage wrapped in bacon and then dipped in pancake batter and fried? Nothing.

  10. Honey soy-glazed salmon and pineapple pops recipe These honey soy-glazed salmon and pineapple pops are a delicious way to add more fruit to your meals — in a savory dish.