Happy Dad's Day - Happy Father's Day

Instead of just a telephone call, a card, or a new tie or shirt, how about making your Father a great meal he will always remember, treasure, and put a smile on his face?

What food do most Fathers like? Beef of course! The beef can be grilled, barbecued, or roasted. It doesn’t matter, as long as it is beef and tastes great. How about giving your Dad a perfectly cooked steak to his liking? Nothing says "I love you" to a man like a perfectly cooked steak. You will definitely reap the rewards of a very happy father this year. Learn how to Cook the Perfect Steak.

Favorite Steak recipes
Beef Tenderloin Steaks Stuffed with Morels
Cabernet-Cherry Filet Mignon
Cabernet Filet Mignon
Chipotle Grilled Filets
Ginger-Soy Flank Steak
Grilled Beef Tenderloin in Cabernet Sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon
Peppered Top Sirloin Steak
Steak Diane

Great Grilling and Barbecuing
Take advantage of the weather and fire up the grill on Father's Day – Check out these great grilling and barbecuing recipes to help make your Father's Day event a masterpiece he will love. There is something compelling about the smell of food being cooked over a charcoal pit, open flame or barbecue.

Barbecued or Grilled Beef Recipes, Poultry Recipes, Lamb Recipes and/or Salmon and Smoked Salmon Recipes
 

More Father's Day Recipes
Make sure you are prepared for the 4th of July holiday with these wonderful easy-to-make recipes. From the main course to dessert, there's a red-white-and-blue treat for everyone!

Dinner Party Menus and Recipes - Sizzling menus that are perfect for an indoor or outdoor Father's Day gathering.

Great American Hamburger - American's favorite beef sandwich. Also check out Hamburger History.

Classic Prime Rib - Always a favorite of men for any holiday. Learn how to cook the perfect prime rib. check out my Prime Rib dinner menu and recipes:  Prime Rib Dinner (seven-course dinner) and Prime Rib Dinner (Christmas Dinner)

All-American Desserts - Indulge you Dad and family with cakes, pies, cookies, and more. Pie Recipes - What Dad doesn't like a piece of homemade pie?
 

Have a Safe and Fun Father's Day Holiday
Food safety is the most important part of picnic planning, as food can spoil very quickly out of refrigeration. It is important to keep food safety in mind when planning for and packing a picnic.

Buffet and Party Safety - Have a safe and fun party.

Food Safety - The golden rules of food safety.

Picnic Safety Tips - There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food. The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can cause food borne illness.

Summer Safety Tips - Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them, you can't taste them - but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.

Using a Cooking or Meat Thermometer and Purchase and Use a Good Instant-Read Thermometers

Meat and Seafood Internal Temperature Cooking Chart