Here in SA, the chicken kebab is probably our most popular stick-based dish. But elsewhere in the world, creative chefs are prone to putting all sorts of things on skewers. Here are 12 of our favourites.

1. Brussels sprouts and bacon
We reckon these parmesan-dusted beauties – an inspired combination – will persuade most of your guests to eat their greens.

Looking for a way to get your family to eat Brussels Sprouts this Christmas? Try my Bacon & Parmesan Sprout Skewers! I promise they are nothing like the soggy mushy sprouts from your childhood! Link to the recipe is in my profile

A photo posted by Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater (@myfussyeater) on Dec 6, 2016 at 11:58am PST

2. Asparagus on a stick
In Japan, kushiyaki is a popular form of skewered grilled meat and veggies. We might just steal the asparagus idea for ourselves!

Yakitori night at Torisawa where the chef had trained at #Torishiki – the top yakitori restaurant in Tokyo which is pretty hard to book. Torisawa was no walk in the park either as I tried to book via #Visa concierge as an experiment, only to have them revert that the restaurant doesn’t accept customers who can’t understand Japanese. So we ended up calling ourselves in Japanese to make the booking. My theory is that since they serve semi-raw meat and organs, they don’t want to serve people who may not understand the risks as they did not have any English speaking staff. There was no menu here so we just ordered the omakase where they will keep serving you different chicken parts until you tell them to stop. • Torisawa 鳥さわ Tokyo, Japan #supermelJapan A photo posted by Melissa | Food & Travel (@supertastermel) on Dec 4, 2016 at 5:18am PST

3. Eggs on a stick
It might sound impossible, but the Japanese have figured out how to do it – and my, doesn’t it look delicious?

Our last meal in #kyoto was definitely one of the best! With @n_kwatz #japanesefood #foodonastick

A photo posted by shellington101 (@shellington101) on Oct 1, 2016 at 1:21am PDT

4. Cheesecake on a stick
We were slightly concerned about the structural integrity of this piece of pumpkin cheesecake, until we realised it was frozen before being dipped in chocolate. 10 points for creativity!

Nothing says Thanksgiving spirit like a piece of frozen pumpkin cheesecake that’s been dipped in chocolate :: @thenobelfoodie :: @maddalenas_cheesecake in Ringoes #yelpnewjersey #maddalenas #pumpkin #cheesecake #foodonastick #foodporn #cheatdays #instagood #eeeeeats #holidaytreats #indulge A photo posted by Yelp New Jersey (@yelpnewjersey) on Nov 21, 2016 at 3:03pm PST

5. Waffle on a stick
In Australia, at Waffle on a Stick, the team serves… er, waffles on sticks. This beauty is slathered in Nutella and topped with strawberries and itty-bitty umbrellas.

Last day of Night Noodle Markets of @goodfoodmonth and we would like to say a big thanks to everyone in Melbourne who came out to enjoy our delicious desserts! We loved seeing all of your photos and happy faces #waffleonastick #CelebratewithCiti

A photo posted by Waffleland (@_waffleonastick) on Nov 26, 2016 at 8:34pm PST

6. Sweetcorn on a stick
In Mexico, elote (or corn on the cob) is a popular way to serve sweetcorn. Charred until nutty, it’s then covered in sour cream and mayo and topped with chilli, garlic, and coriander. Try it at your next braai.

elote corn. A photo posted by Harold’s Meat + Three (@haroldsnyc) on Oct 8, 2016 at 3:11am PDT

7. Battered hot dogs covered in chips on a stick
You’ll have to travel to Seoul to experience this magnificent-sounding treat. (We reckon it’s safe to say you probably shouldn’t try this one at home!)

Guys. This is a French fry encrusted battered hot dog. Look at it. It speaks to my soul. Literally everything I’ve ever dreamed about is on this stick. Who wants to go to Seoul with me and get this??? #frenchfries #fatlife #foodporn #truelove #whatdreamsaremadeof #hillaryduff #yesiwentthere #seoul #travel #foodonastick #repost #nofilter #iamsohungryrightnow

A photo posted by Jenn (@jmsfry) on Aug 17, 2016 at 3:06pm PDT

8. Stromboli on a stick
Invest in some cured meats and cheeses and stuff them inside your standard stokbrood recipe to recreate these Italian beauties.

Ultimate Stromboli on a stick #foodonastick #stromboli #pizza #cooking #foodporn #food #foodie #foodlover #thegamedaykitchen #cookingwiththepros #foodporn #gamedayfood #pennstate #weare @paige.jordan @simply_brooke46 @therealwhit A photo posted by Jennifer Heasley (@cookingwiththepros) on Sep 29, 2016 at 8:50am PDT

9. Fried mochi on a stick
Made with sweet rice flour and cornstarch, fried mochi balls are popular in the Philippines.

Since we were by #GoldenCoin… #cascaron #friedmochiballs #masarap #filipinodessert #flipdessert #foodonastick #igfood #808plate #808food #ateohateplates #myfab5 #hawaiisbestkitchens

A photo posted by LordCommander Bug Squisha (@miss_momona) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:40pm PDT

10. Deep-fried peanut-butter-and-jam sandwiches on a stick
This somewhat-inadvisable treat is available in Calgary, Canada. Those smaller round things are deep-fried peanut-butter cups, in case you were wondering.

The kabob. A healthy deep fried peanut butter and jam sandwich with added chocolate peanut butter cups. #peanutbutterjellytime #peanutbutter #calgary #yyc #calgarystampede #stampede #deepfried #foodonastick #sandwich #yycfoodie #yycfoodtrucks #yycfood #carnivaleats A photo posted by Heather Roxby (@hroxby) on Jul 16, 2016 at 4:56pm PDT

11. Bananas on a stick
This clever, healthier dessert is easy to recreate at home. Begin by spiking fresh bananas with ice lolly sticks, then dip into chocolate and decorate as you see fit. Chill them so they set before serving.

Going bananas for these, uh, well bananas. Get creative and them into chocolate and whatever else feels fun. fave @taramilktea #diydessert #frozenbanana #chocolatecoveredbananas

A photo posted by The Sunday Telegraph (@sydneyeatstreet) on Jul 1, 2016 at 1:54am PDT

12. Chilli mango on a stick
At Smorgasburg in New York, you can get your hands on this incredibly refreshing-sounding snack. (Try a dusting of chilli and a squeeze of lime on your watermelon too – delicious!)

  Chili Mango on a stick! || #smorgasburg #williamsburg #mango #chili #foodonastick #nyceats #nyc #foodie #newyork #nyc #eeeeeats #adventures #fruit #omnomnom #feedingthewanderlust #travelforfood   A photo posted by __katarina (@__katarina) on Jun 26, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

Not convinced?
Whether you call them sosaties, kebabs or just plain delicious, there’s a whole range of ready-made, pre-marinated super skewers at your local Woolies.