By Brilynn of Jumbo Empanadas

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Father’s Day is fast approaching so in preparation I thought I’d give you a few options of what to include for a Father’s Day feast. Quite often Father’s Day is associated with grilling and although grilling is always a popular option, there’s so much more you can do for Dad than simply throwing some meat on the BBQ. My Dad is a chocolate lover and whenever I’m making dessert the first question he asks is “Is there chocolate in it?” So Father’s Day for him wouldn’t be complete without a wonderfully chocolate dessert like Turtle Brownie Double Chocolate
Mousse Bites.

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If you’d like a larger version of chocolate, caramel and salt look no further than Chocolate Cake with Fleur de Sel Caramel Filling which I made for a random dinner party but which is worthy of a great celebration. If Father’s Day happens to be a particularly warm day, Chocolate Sorbetwould be a lovely finish to a meal and Deb of Smitten Kitchen. Deb describes it as “awesomer than the fudgiest chocolate ice cream. It makes chocolate truffles taste like they’re not trying hard enough.” If that’s not a ringing endorsement for a recipe, I don’t know what is!

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Kalyn’s Kitchen

I suppose a Father’s Day meal should include something other than simply sweets and if you’re visiting Kalyn’s Kitchen on Father’s Day you’ll be able to sample her Shrimp and Macaroni Salad as it’s always his request. Kalyn’s Dad loves shrimp so for him, the perfect addition to any meal is her Shrimp
and Macaroni salad.

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Joy the Baker

I think seafood is perfect for any celebratory
meal and Lobster Yee Mein from Rasa Malaysia looks particularly good. Lobster is stir fried with ginger and scallions and then poured over a bed of noodles.
I know my Dad would certainly enjoy that.

But you don’t have to wait until dinner to make something for Dad. If your Dad likes bacon as much as mine does, why not make him Brown Sugar and Bacon Waffles from Joy the Baker. Sure, you’ll have to dig through your cupboards and closets to find your unused waffle maker, but Joy assures us it will be worth it.

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Elise of Simply Recipes

Bacon is a multitasking ingredient that can be used throughout the day, breakfast, lunch, dinner or even drinks if you make Bacon Vodka. Brownie Points takes cocktails to a whole new level by making her own bacon vodka which is easy to do but requires some advance planning. If your Dad’s more the old fashioned type, how about making Manhattan’s to sip on?

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Yum Sugar features a classic Manhattan which is meant to be stirred and not shaken. It also pairs well with salty foods so is great to serve with appetizers. You’ll need a hunk of meat to accompany all those drinks and Dharm, of Dad ~ Baker & Chef, has what looks to be a perfect recipe for BBQ ribs, a little sweet, a little tangy and actually
baked in the oven so you don’t have to make Dad man the grill on his day off. Or if you want to treat Dad but are a little low on cash, Jaden of Steamy Kitchen has a great way to make cheap steaks taste like prime cuts using a salt trick that works like a charm. I’ve used this method numerous times and can attest to how good it is. Just looking at Jaden’s photos will leave your mouth watering.

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For a great side to your meal, look no further than Baked Beans from Shawnda of Confections of a Foodie Bride or Potato Salad from Elise of Simply Recipes. Both recipes are courtesy of Dads and
both have a secret ingredient that makes them special.

No matter what you serve on Father’s Day what will matter most is the company you spend it with. Mine will be made extra sweet with chocolate!