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5 time-shaving ways to create fun finger food on skewers

Be sure to soak wooden skewers in cold water to cover for about an hour if the skewers are going on the grill. This prevents them from burning.

1. Alternate cheese cubes and olives for a fun party nibble. Try using feta cubes and kalamata olives and a peppery cheddar with green olives.

2. Wrap peeled shrimp in prosciutto and thread onto skewers, then grill until crispy on both sides.

3. Soak chicken tenders in a good Thai peanut sauce. Thread onto skewers and grill until cooked through.

4. Thread cubes of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple for fruit skewers kids will love.

5. Alternate fresh berries and cubes of pound cake and serve with a warm chocolate fondue for dipping.