Seasoned Skewers Will Spice Up the Season

Just because summer's over, that doesn't mean that cooking with Seasoned Skewers is, too. Seasoned Skewers are great for cooking indoors as well. Of course, if you're in a mild climate, outdoor grilling can be done all year long; or if you have a gas grill and live where the temperatures are chilly, crank on the grill and run back inside while it heats up. But if the outdoor elements are just a bit too much to head out to the patio, then try one of those great grill pans that you put right over your range burner. Another option for indoor cooking is the oh-so-popular George Foreman grill.

Seasoned Skewers are also great used in the oven. Turn your oven up to 450ºF to let it preheat while you skewer large prawns or chunks of veggies, brush them with a little olive oil, then throw them in on a sheet pan. Turn when halfway cooked. For a really delicious roasted chicken, poke four or five skewers into the meatiest parts of the bird, then rub down the outside with some kosher salt and pepper. Pop the chicken into a 400°F oven and roast till the bird's internal temperature is 165°F when probed at the meaty part of the inner thigh. Let rest 10 minutes; then carve up a scrumptiously seasoned chicken for a tasty dinner.

Now let's talk turkey. Everyone has their family-favorite ways with this big bird, but why not try a new twist? Our Citrus Rosemary or Garlic Herb Skewers can add a delectable flavor to your holiday bird. Just insert them into the meaty parts of the turkey: the breast, leg and thigh. I usually use about ten skewers for a 12-16 pounder. Let the turkey sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, refrigerated, before roasting. When your bird is done, keep the skewers in while it rests, then remove before carving.

And for a festive side dish, our Honey Bourbon Seasoned Baked Yams with Brown Sugar Butter are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The yams are microwaved for a few minutes to soften them up so our Honey Bourbon Seasoned Skewer is easily poked through. Then we roast them till tender and serve them with Brown Sugar Butter. The flavor is amazing!

So be sure to check out this season's recipes for some delicious inspiration!