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The food made for Father’s Day has to serve a dual purpose; it needs to be celebratory, and it has to be easy enough for the cook that they don’t turn into a stressed-out line chef. I appreciate a menu that is generous and a bit flashy in a simplistic way: crispy edges, shiny sauces, …
Father’s Day BBQs can become repetitive quickly: the same old pack of hot dogs, a bag of chips, and everyone leaves politely full. I enjoy a cookout that has a bit more intention: still casual, but with one or two “oh, you went there” type dishes. The positive aspect is that you don’t have to …
Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables Watch this video on YouTube Among all the summer recipes that can be made on the grill, summer skewers are certain to be a hit! One recipe I commonly rely on is grilled chicken kabobs with vegetables. This is a simple, yet pleasurable dish with succulent chicken and fresh tender …
I’ll confess something slightly embarrassing: I considered fried chicken a sport for several years. There was too much mess, too much mystery and too much “why is the coating falling off like a sad sweater?” Then the other day I saw a friend \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_ and somehow she managed to take a batch out …
I’ll admit I used to be suspicious of baked spaghetti. I envisioned a gloppy casserole from a school cafeteria that consisted of overcooked pasta with a weak red sauce and cheese that has the personality of a damp sweater. I started doing it intentionally; a few straightforward guidelines turned it into one of those dinners …
I have a theory about the Father’s Day dessert: it shouldn’t feel like finals week. Dad wants something sweet, but he also wants you sitting down at the table like a human being, not standing over the oven whispering ‘please don’t crack’ to a cheesecake. These are the sorts of desserts that are fine even …
There is a humorous social contract regarding Father’s Day cookouts. One person gets to ‘relax’ but the grill master has to sprint between the tongs, trays, and a cooler that is never where it was left. I appreciate a menu that seems abundant and doesn’t take a spreadsheet to decipher, which means combining quick wins …
An intriguing aspect of dinner for Father’s Day involves balancing a celebratory tone with the risk of going overboard. It’s also important for the meal to fall within Dad’s personal “yes” zone (which tends to be narrower than most would prefer). I aim for food that is a little more daring and perhaps a bit …
I buy ground sausage too frequently, like the buyers of candle, and I always have an optimistic intention when purchasing them. It’s easy, straightforward, and it uses ingredients that give the impression that you spent a lot of time on it. When I want to have a cozy dinner and have some fun without …
I enjoy a good salad, but I don’t want to eat one that will have me looking for a snack 47 minutes after finishing it. The trick is protein. Not protein that is something like “salad-with-chicken-on-top,” but rather intentional quantities of 30 grams or more per bowl, built to the structure so the salad doesn’t …
Wedding showers trigger a particular craving, often experienced during the second mimosa. You realize you’ve been standing for 40 minutes, and you don’t want a substantial meal, just something small. Finger foods act as the social glue here. They allow people to mingle and watch the bride open her fourth blender. The best options have …
I’ll admit I was a bit suspicious the first time someone tried to sell me on the idea of ‘fruit with chicken’. It sounded like a theme restaurant idea, the kind of thing that comes with a bird-shaped garnish. Later I made peach chicken as it should be done: seared thighs, a pan sauce with …