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I think it is safe to say that
one of the ways to
a Dad's heart really is through his stomach. Knowing this, I took
some quick opinions of the fathers I know and came up with a dinner
menu to please even the pickiest of Dads. I also have some quick
ideas for jazzing up your celebration. The best memories are created
not by fretting over perfection, but by the laughter and love that is
present as family members join together to make Dad's day a special
celebration.
Decorating Ideas
Buy one poster board for each child, plus
paint, markers and construction paper. Fold each poster board in
half and crease to create a giant card. Let each child sit on the
lawn, picnic table or floor and make Dad a special
greeting.
Buy paper plates, napkins and cups in a theme
for Dad, but instead of using a Father's Day design choose
something fun such as race cars, ocean animals or whatever the
family thinks he would enjoy. Let Dad be a kid for the day
too!
Buy flowers for Dad! Bouquets can be picked up
inexpensively at most grocery stores. Men like flowers
too!
These are just a few fun ideas, but you can
pick a theme and continue to use it throughout the entire
day.
The Menu:
Country Style Ribs
Homemade Cornbread
Sweet Coleslaw
Corn on the Cob
Crumb Apple Pie
Country Style
Ribs
Ingredients:
4 pounds country style ribs
BBQ Sauce-Dad's favorite
salt and pepper to season
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
Combine the vinegar, water and spices in a shaker bottle or a bowl
(use brush to baste).Cut ribs into 1 rib portions. Place a large
piece of foil over the coals to catch drippings. Place ribs on grill
about 6 inches above coals, or gas grill unit. Season with salt and
pepper. Close hood and cook for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the ribs, turn
them, and sprinkle or baste the other side. Repeat this every 10
minutes; closing the hood inbetween basting. Cook a total of 50
minutes, then brush on the bottled sauce the last 15 minutes or until
the ribs are done. Makes 8 servings.
1 large head green cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
optional: one handful of chopped chives or green onions
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots and green pepper.
In another bowl, mix salad dressing, or mayonnaise, sugar and
vinegar. Spoon the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Store, covered,
in the refrigerator. Add chives or onions just before serving. Makes
8 cups coleslaw.
3 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1/4 cup oil
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups creamed corn
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9x13 baking pan. Combine
cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl.
Combine the milk, yogurt, melted butter, oil and eggs in another
bowl. Add to the cornmeal mixture. Stir until just combined. Stir in
creamed corn. Pour batter into the greased pan. Bake for 45 minutes
or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack. Note: You can make
this the day before, and store covered.
Allow 2 ears per person. Choose fresh green husked corn without
blemishes. Put on a large pot of water to boil. Husk the corn and
remove silk. Place in pan so it is just covered with water. Cook 3-5
minutes. You can also start with cold water and cook until water
reaches boiling, then remove corn. Serve with butter, salt and
pepper. For a special treat mix a stick of butter with a tablespoon
of finely chopped chives the night before, so the flavors have time
to develop.
Crumb Apple Pie
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup ice water
Filling:
7 medium Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
Topping:
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup chilled butter or margarine, cut into pieces
Place rack on lowest position. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. To
prepare crust; in a medium bowl mix together flour and salt. Using a
pastry blender or 2 knives (I also use my fingers) cut shortening
into flour mixture until course crumbs form. Add water 1 tablespoon
at a time, tossing with a fork, until a dough forms. Shape into a
disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. On a floured
surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12 inch
circle. Fit into a 9 inch pie plate. Trim dough, leaving a 1 inch
overhang; pinch a decorative edge.
To prepare filling; peel, core and very thinly slice the apples.
Mix together with other filling ingredients. Spoon into crust.
For topping, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and
cinnamon. Cut butter into mixture until course crumbs form. Sprinkle
apple filling evenly with topping. Bake pie until topping is lightly
browned and filling is bubbly, 35 minutes. If pie is overbrowning,
cover loosely with foil. Cool on a wire rack. 8 servings.
About the Author:
For more Father's Day inspiration visit Brenda at
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