On a Stick!

80 Party-Perfect Recipes

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On sale Dec 17, 2013 | 184 Pages | 9781594746994

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See for yourself why everything tastes better on a stick with these 80 recipes for skewered snacks, appetizers, and desserts that will be the hit of any party
 
Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here:

• Deep-fried mac 'n' cheese
• S'mores
• Antipasti
• Bacon-wrapped shrimp
• Fudge puppies
• Fish and chips
• ...and more!

On a Stick! also includes tricks for using sticks and skewers like cocktail picks, sugarcane, and fresh rosemary, ideas for entertaining, plus quick and easy recipes for delicious homemade marinades, dips, and sauces.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Sticks & Skewers
Dips & Sauces
Savory Foods on a Stick
     Antipasti Skewers
     Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp (with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce)
     Beef and Vegetable Kebabs
     Beef Skewers (with Chimichurri)
     Beef Teriyaki
     Bo La Lot
     Bratwursts with Sauerkraut Relish and Creamy Horseradish Dipping Sauce)
     Breakfast Pancake Dogs (with Maple Syrup)
     Caprese Sticks
     Cheese Fondue
     Chicken and Waffles
     Chicken Satay (with Peanut Dipping Sauce)
     Chinese Five-Spice Skewers
     Chinese Meatballs (with Sweet-and-Sour Chili Sauce)
     Coconut Shrimp (with Mango Salsa)
     Corn Dogs
     Crispy Orange Beef Skewers
     Crudite Skewers (with Latin green Goddess Dressing)
     Dak Sanjuk
     Deep-Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese
     Deep-Fried Ravioli (with Marinara Sauce)
     Elote
     Fish and Chips
     Fish Balls (with Tartar Sauce)
     Fried Mozzarella (with Marinara Sauce)
     Fried Mushrooms (with Roasted Onion Dip)
     Fried Pickles (with Ranch Dressing)
     Ground Shrimp on Sugarcane
     Korean-Style BBQ Pork Belly Skewers
     Lamb Skewers (with Mint Chutney)
     Lamb Souvlaki (with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
     Molotes (with Fresh Tomato Salsa)
     Panzanella (with Sherry Vinaigrette)
     Pinchos de Gambas
     Pizza Skewers (with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce)
     Potato Chips on a Stick (with Spicy Ketchup)
     Red Curry Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
     Savory Tofu Dango
     Scotch Eggs
     Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
     Son-in-Law Eggs (with Tamarind Sauce)
     Spaghetti and Meatballs
     Spam and Pineapple Skewers
     Spicy Cajun Skewers (with Cilantro Yogurt Dipping Sauce)
     Tofu Tod (with Sweet Chili Sauce
     Tornado Potato Sticks
     Yakitori
Sweet Foods on a Stick
     Berries ‘n’ Buttermilk Smoothie Ice Cream Pops
     Cake Pops (Dipped in Chocolate and Toppings)
     Candy Apples
     Caramel Apples (Rolled in Chopped Nuts)
     Caramel Popcorn Balls
     Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake
     Chocolate Fondue
     Chocolate-Tipped Peppermint Sticks
     Cinnamon Rolls (with Creamy Vanilla Frosting)
     Cocktail Cubes
     Decorated Sugar Cookies (with Decorating Icing)
     Deep-Fried Candy Bars
     Doughnut Holes (with Sugar Glaze and Toppings)
     Fresh Mango and Chili Powder (with Lime)
     Frozen Bananas (Dipped in Chocolate)
     Frozen Elvis
     Fruit Salad Skewers (with Sweet and Fluffy Dipping Sauce)
     Fudge Pops
     Fudge Puppies (Dipped in Chocolate and Toppings)
     Grilled Fruit Skewers (with Honey-Mint Syrup)
     Homemade Marshmallows
     Ice Cream Sandwiches
     Margarita Jell-O Shots
     Mojito Melon Fruit Skewers (with Mojito Mix)
     Pineapple Funnels
     Red and White Sangria Pops
     S’mores
     Strawberry Shortcake (with Homemade Whipped Cream)
     Sweet-and-Sour Lollies
     Sweet Tofu Dango (with Sesame Sugar and Sweet Soy Sauce)
Ingredient Index
Conversion Chart
Acknowledgments
Matt Armendariz is a man with a passion for good food and a wonderful life with a dash of irreverence, as evidenced by his entertaining food blog, mattbites.com. His work has been recognized by numerous shows and publications, including The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, House Beautiful, Epicurious, Serious Eats, and Everyday Food, and he’s even baked cookies with Martha Stewart. He lives in Los Angeles.

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See for yourself why everything tastes better on a stick with these 80 recipes for skewered snacks, appetizers, and desserts that will be the hit of any party
 
Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here:

• Deep-fried mac 'n' cheese
• S'mores
• Antipasti
• Bacon-wrapped shrimp
• Fudge puppies
• Fish and chips
• ...and more!

On a Stick! also includes tricks for using sticks and skewers like cocktail picks, sugarcane, and fresh rosemary, ideas for entertaining, plus quick and easy recipes for delicious homemade marinades, dips, and sauces.

Excerpt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Sticks & Skewers
Dips & Sauces
Savory Foods on a Stick
     Antipasti Skewers
     Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp (with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce)
     Beef and Vegetable Kebabs
     Beef Skewers (with Chimichurri)
     Beef Teriyaki
     Bo La Lot
     Bratwursts with Sauerkraut Relish and Creamy Horseradish Dipping Sauce)
     Breakfast Pancake Dogs (with Maple Syrup)
     Caprese Sticks
     Cheese Fondue
     Chicken and Waffles
     Chicken Satay (with Peanut Dipping Sauce)
     Chinese Five-Spice Skewers
     Chinese Meatballs (with Sweet-and-Sour Chili Sauce)
     Coconut Shrimp (with Mango Salsa)
     Corn Dogs
     Crispy Orange Beef Skewers
     Crudite Skewers (with Latin green Goddess Dressing)
     Dak Sanjuk
     Deep-Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese
     Deep-Fried Ravioli (with Marinara Sauce)
     Elote
     Fish and Chips
     Fish Balls (with Tartar Sauce)
     Fried Mozzarella (with Marinara Sauce)
     Fried Mushrooms (with Roasted Onion Dip)
     Fried Pickles (with Ranch Dressing)
     Ground Shrimp on Sugarcane
     Korean-Style BBQ Pork Belly Skewers
     Lamb Skewers (with Mint Chutney)
     Lamb Souvlaki (with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
     Molotes (with Fresh Tomato Salsa)
     Panzanella (with Sherry Vinaigrette)
     Pinchos de Gambas
     Pizza Skewers (with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce)
     Potato Chips on a Stick (with Spicy Ketchup)
     Red Curry Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
     Savory Tofu Dango
     Scotch Eggs
     Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
     Son-in-Law Eggs (with Tamarind Sauce)
     Spaghetti and Meatballs
     Spam and Pineapple Skewers
     Spicy Cajun Skewers (with Cilantro Yogurt Dipping Sauce)
     Tofu Tod (with Sweet Chili Sauce
     Tornado Potato Sticks
     Yakitori
Sweet Foods on a Stick
     Berries ‘n’ Buttermilk Smoothie Ice Cream Pops
     Cake Pops (Dipped in Chocolate and Toppings)
     Candy Apples
     Caramel Apples (Rolled in Chopped Nuts)
     Caramel Popcorn Balls
     Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake
     Chocolate Fondue
     Chocolate-Tipped Peppermint Sticks
     Cinnamon Rolls (with Creamy Vanilla Frosting)
     Cocktail Cubes
     Decorated Sugar Cookies (with Decorating Icing)
     Deep-Fried Candy Bars
     Doughnut Holes (with Sugar Glaze and Toppings)
     Fresh Mango and Chili Powder (with Lime)
     Frozen Bananas (Dipped in Chocolate)
     Frozen Elvis
     Fruit Salad Skewers (with Sweet and Fluffy Dipping Sauce)
     Fudge Pops
     Fudge Puppies (Dipped in Chocolate and Toppings)
     Grilled Fruit Skewers (with Honey-Mint Syrup)
     Homemade Marshmallows
     Ice Cream Sandwiches
     Margarita Jell-O Shots
     Mojito Melon Fruit Skewers (with Mojito Mix)
     Pineapple Funnels
     Red and White Sangria Pops
     S’mores
     Strawberry Shortcake (with Homemade Whipped Cream)
     Sweet-and-Sour Lollies
     Sweet Tofu Dango (with Sesame Sugar and Sweet Soy Sauce)
Ingredient Index
Conversion Chart
Acknowledgments

Author

Matt Armendariz is a man with a passion for good food and a wonderful life with a dash of irreverence, as evidenced by his entertaining food blog, mattbites.com. His work has been recognized by numerous shows and publications, including The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, House Beautiful, Epicurious, Serious Eats, and Everyday Food, and he’s even baked cookies with Martha Stewart. He lives in Los Angeles.

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