Labor Day, we’ve got plenty of recipes to make sure all your guests are happy, from Thai- and Balinese-style chicken satay to pork kebabs marinated with Cuban mojo and vegetarian skewers marinated with balsamic vinaigrette. That’s just the start, though—check out our guide to grilled skewers and you’ll be coming up with your own recipes in no time.

A note on equipment: Not all skewers (the sticks themselves) are created equal, so check out our favorites before you settle for whatever’s on sale. (And here’s a tip for how to assemble your kebabs without pricking yourself.)

Labor Day, we’ve got plenty of recipes to make sure all your guests are happy, from Thai- and Balinese-style chicken satay to pork kebabs marinated with Cuban mojo and vegetarian skewers marinated with balsamic vinaigrette. That’s just the start, though—check out our guide to grilled skewers and you’ll be coming up with your own recipes in no time.

A note on equipment: Not all skewers (the sticks themselves) are created equal, so check out our favorites before you settle for whatever’s on sale. (And here’s a tip for how to assemble your kebabs without pricking yourself.)