🍳🌭🥩~A Few Words From Susan~🥩🌭🍳 Father’s Day always makes me think about the meals we wish we could still serve. My father has been gone for a long time; I only had 26 Father’s Days with him. I never cooked a Father’s Day meal for him, and I sometimes
wonder what I would have made if I could set that table now. That is one of the tender things about food. It gives us a way to remember people, even when we cannot gather with them the way we once did. What I have learned since then is that there is no single perfect Father’s Day meal. Every dad is different. My
husband is a steak guy, through and through. My son-in-law loves a sun-dried tomato and gnocchi recipe. Someone else’s dad may want breakfast, something from the grill, or the same simple dinner he asks for every year. The best meal is not the fanciest one. It is the one that says, “I know what you like, and I thought of you.” That is really the heart of this week’s article, where we look at a few different ways to celebrate Dad with food, from a hearty breakfast to a backyard meal to a more classic dinner. Our featured video with our Kitchen Partner, Teton Waters Ranch, brings you Polish Links with an Onion Beer Relish, an easy way to elevate a simple meal. This week’s deal is 50% off Cestari Grill
Mesh, which helps keep smaller or delicate grilled foods from slipping through the grates while still letting you enjoy that outdoor flavor. However you celebrate, I hope the meal feels personal. Maybe it is steak and eggs, maybe it is ribeye and potatoes, maybe it is gnocchi,
or maybe it is simply something Dad has always loved. That is what makes it taste like home. Best, Susan
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Trivia QuestionWhich U.S. president signed Father’s Day into law as a permanent
national holiday? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
Grilled Polish Links with Onion Beer Relish, Step by Step
Susan prepares Teton Waters Ranch Polish Links with a savory onion beer relish; a simple cookout idea that feels hearty, flavorful, and just right for the dad who enjoys something hot off the grill.
Tip of the Week Use Father’s Day as a reason to ask for the story behind the favorite meal. Before you cook, ask Dad why he loves that dish, who made it for him first, or when it became “his” meal. You
may end up with more than dinner - you may get a family story worth keeping.
Breakfast, Backyard, or Big Dinner: Three Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day with FoodThe best Father’s Day meal
does not begin with a recipe. It begins with a question: what does Dad actually love to eat? Some fathers would rather have a quiet breakfast at the kitchen table than a big dinner. Some are happiest standing near the grill while family drifts in and out of the yard. Others enjoy a more polished meal, the kind with a
good cut of meat, potatoes, a vegetable, and something sweet at the end. The point is not to impress him with a complicated menu. The point is to make the day feel like it was planned with him in mind. For the dad who loves a hearty start to the day, breakfast can be the most thoughtful choice. A plate of sirloin and
eggs feels special without being fussy. Add crisp breakfast potatoes, buttered toast or biscuits, fresh fruit, and a strong cup of coffee, and the meal already feels like an occasion. This is a good option for families who are gathering early, visiting more than one household, or celebrating a father who enjoys a slower morning more than a long evening meal. For the dad who loves the casual comfort of summer, a cookout is hard to beat. This menu works best when it is generous, familiar, and easy to serve outside. Choose one or two mains, then round out the table with sides that bring balance: corn on the cob, slaw, potato salad, baked beans, sliced tomatoes, watermelon, or a green salad with a sharp vinaigrette. A relish, mustard, pickles, or grilled onions can add brightness without adding much work.
The goal is a table that feels abundant but relaxed, with enough variety for everyone and enough simplicity that the cook can enjoy the day too. For the dad who appreciates a more classic dinner, a ribeye supper brings a steakhouse feeling home. Pair it with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes, asparagus or green
beans, mushrooms, onions, and a crisp wedge salad. Keep the dessert familiar and confident, such as berry shortcake, chocolate cake, or a warm fruit crisp. This kind of meal suits a smaller gathering, especially when the family wants to sit down together and make the evening feel a little more formal. Whatever the
menu, the best Father’s Day food has a personal detail. It might be the potatoes he always orders, the pie he never turns down, the coffee made exactly the way he likes it, or the condiment that has to be on the table. Those small choices are what make the meal feel considered.
Reader's Tips for Father's Day
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Margaret of Lancaster PA writes, “For Father’s Day, I ask each child or grandchild to name one food they connect with Dad or Grandpa. We put one or two of those on the table, and the meal becomes a little family history lesson without feeling formal.” Robert of Baraboo WI suggests, “If Dad has a favorite restaurant meal, do a home version instead of trying to copy it exactly. Keep the part he loves most, whether that is the potatoes, the sauce, or the dessert, and make the rest simple.” Elaine of Petoskey MI shares, “I keep a small card at each place setting and ask everyone to write one sentence about something Dad taught them. We read them after dinner, and it turns the meal into more than just another Sunday supper.” Thomas of Abingdon VA adds, “For the dad who does not like a fuss, I serve the meal family-style instead of plating everything. It feels more relaxed, and he can take exactly what he wants without anyone hovering.” Janet of Decorah IA notes, “I write down what we served each Father’s Day and who was at the table. After a few years, it becomes a little record of the family, and it helps you remember the meals that mattered most.” |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: President Richard Nixon signed Father's Day into law in 1972.
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