Brads Favorite Meat On A Stick Food

BRATS ON A STICK WITH SWEET MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Special equipment: 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Preheat a barbeque grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat.
• In a small bowl, stir together the apple jelly, mustard, apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and honey BBQ seasoning. Set aside.
• Alternate 2 pieces of bratwurst, red pepper, mushroom and pearl onions on each of the skewers. Brush with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on an oiled grill and cook, 3 minutes. Flip and liberally brush with the glaze. Grill an additional 3 minutes, then flip and brush with more glaze. Grill for an addition 2 minutes per side, brushing again with the glaze.
• Remove from the grill and serve. Any remaining glaze can be brushed onto the skewers or served alongside as a dipping sauce.

CHICKEN ON A STICK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, honey and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread chicken. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

SNAKES ON A STICK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray each skewer with non-stick spray.
• Wrap each breadstick around the skewer and flatten out the end a bit.
• You will have to work with the dough a bit, but place 2 black olives on the top for eyes and a small piece of pimiento in the "mouth" for the tongue.
• Bake on a prepared baking sheet for approximately 20 minutes or until the breadsticks are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the herbs/spices of your choice. Let cool.
• If desired, slide the skewers off the bread or serve with the skewers in for easy handling.
• NOTE: If desired, make the dough from scratch and use food coloring to make them green or knead in paste food coloring, using gloves to shield your hands from getting stained.