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What to get Dad for Father’s Day

Posted on15. Jun, 2009 by Mary Lutz.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re like most people, you’re already thinking about what to get Dad for his special day. Instead of the same old boring tie or a screwdriver set here are a few gift ideas Dad will really love, enjoy and use!

BBQ Grill for Dad Dad will love this new grill for your deck or patio! We love to grill out year round, but nothin’ says summer like a nice thick juicy burger or steak on the grill outdoors! The one shown here comes in black, green or blue, so you’re sure to find one to match your exterior decor.


For the Golfer, this gift basket is a chock full of great gifts for Dad! And it's priced right too under $50!

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Father’s Day Recipes Dad’s will Love!

Posted on12. Jun, 2009 by Mary Lutz.

Father’s Day is right around the corner!!! Make his day really special by cooking him up some of these delicious recipes he is sure to love! Below are recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner, that are easy to make using ingredients you probably already have on hand!

Dad’s Wake up Call Breakfast Biscuits

What You Need:

• 2 1/3 C of boxed baking mix
• 1/2 C of milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen sausage patties
• 3 slices of American cheese cut in half diagonally

How to Make It:

1. Preset the oven temperature to 425 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
2. Place the baking mix into a mixing bowl.
3. Pour the milk and maple syrup into the bowl.
4. Add the butter and stir until the ingredients form soft but sticky dough.
5. Sprinkle a flat work space with a small amount of flour.
6. Roll the dough through the flour to lightly coat then form the dough into a ball.
7. Sprinkle a little more flour if needed then knead the dough with your hands 10 times.
8. Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out the biscuits with a 3 inch cookie cutter.
9. Place the biscuit dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
10. Bake 12 minutes or until the biscuits turn a golden brown.
11. Cook the sausage patties as directed on the package and drain well on paper towel.
12. Cut the warm biscuits in half.
13. Place a sausage patty and a piece of cut cheese onto each biscuit bottom.
14. Cover with the top of each biscuit and maple syrup if you desire.

Makes 6 sandwiches

What better to wake up Dad on his day? Add a glass of juice, a cup of coffee and his morning paper for the perfect Father’s day start. Ham or bacon can also be used in this recipe.

Hearty Grilled Cheese Club Sandwich

What You Need:

• 12 slices sourdough bread
• 6 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lb. deli turkey, sliced thin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 lb. deli ham, sliced thin
• 12 bacon slices, cooked and drained well
• 2 tbsp butter, room temperature

How to Make It:

1. Place a piece of cheese and slices of turkey onto 6 pieces of bread.
2. Sprinkle the turkey with the garlic powder.
3. Layers ham slices and 2 pieces of bacon over the garlic powder.
4. Place a slice of the bread over the top of the sandwich.
5. Place a skillet over medium heat.
6. Spread butter on the top of each sandwich and place the sandwich butter side down in the skillet.
7. Spread the remaining butter onto the tops of each sandwich.
8. Grill the sandwich 4 minutes or until the bottom slice of bread is browned.
9. Flip and continue grilling an additional 4 minutes or until the sandwich is browned.

Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes

Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes

Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Bring Dad back to the good ole days with a grilled cheese sandwich for his Father’s Day lunch. This sandwich will not only remind him of his childhood days but will fill up his empty stomach as well. Be careful he may decide to have two.

Teriyaki Basted Broiled Steaks

What You Need:

• 6 (12 oz) New York Strip Steaks
• 1/2 C of teriyaki sauce

How to Make It:

1. Set the oven to the broiler setting and let the broiler heat up.
2. Brush the steaks on both sides with the teriyaki sauce.
3. Place the steaks on the broiler pan.
4. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 6 minutes.
5. Turn the steaks and brush again with the sauce.
6. Continue broiling 6 to 8 minutes or until the steaks reach desired doneness.

Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 8 minutes

Broiling Time: approximately 12 to 14 minutes

Total Time: approximately 20 to 22 minutes

Doesn’t Dad always grill the steaks? Not on Father’s Day. These steaks will taste just as good as those steaks from the grill. Serve with a salad, stuffed potato and a sweet delicious dessert for the perfect evening meal.

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