If you haven't guessed yet, it was a kebab weekend at the Fayed house. My five year old daughter asked why we eat things off of a stick (verbatim) as she chowed down on a shish kebab. I have to admit that I didn't have an immediate answer for my oh-so-inquisitive offspring. I eventually told her that it is an traditional form of cooking and it allowed different flavors to mesh together, while cooking at the same time. Okay, so that was a little over my little one's head, so I had to go a different route.

We made fruit kebabs together, alternating fresh fruits like bananas and strawberries. We let them sit for a half hour, and BAM - meshed fruit flavors. She completely got it.

So, if your child ever asks why you choose to eat meat off of a stick, feel free to use my weak, but effective example! Happy kebabing!

Middle Eastern Kebab Recipes

• Beef Shish Kebab
  
• Spicy Lamb Kebab
  
• Shrimp Kebab
  
• Samak Kebab
  
• Chicken Kebab