A brochette is a type of food preparation that involves skewering pieces of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients onto a SPIT or SKEWER. The French term for this is 'brochette, ' which is derived from the word 'broche, ' meaning 'SKEWER.' The English term for this is 'SPIT, ' which is derived from the same root word. Brochettes are often cooked over an open flame, such as a barbecue, and can be served as an appetizer or main course.