Father’s Day Feasts

Father’s Day is just around the corner – and a perfect time to host a celebration centered around food. Whether you plan a grilling feast or an indoor spread that everyone but Dad prepares, the possibilities are endless. You could throw a tailgait-at-home party (get ideas here), a dessert party (be sure to make some special Father’s Day cake pops), or let Dad grill, if that’s what he likes. Here are some food ideas to get you started:

Main Dishes:
Apple Cider Grilled Baby Back Ribs are among the most delicious things you or Dad can grill. The key is the amazing rub, which contains brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, cinnamon, and red pepper. Plus, there’s a liquid seasoning with apple cider vinegar, apple butter (or jelly), and honey. Oh yeah.
Balsamic Filet Mignon is a dish you can prepare for Dad that makes Father’s Day even more special. This simple but impressive dish is seasoned with sherry, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spices.
If you or Dad likes to hunt, try Easy Roasted Quail; once the bird is cleaned, it’s as simple as seasoning it and popping it in the oven.
If burgers are more Dad’s style, try Gherkin Burgers, which combine Gherkin pickles, onions, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest within the hamburger patty.

Side Dishes:
Fresh Fruit Kebabs are an easy side if you’re grilling. Cut up a bunch of fruits and let everyone make and grill their own kebabs.
Corn is another favorite side when you’re grilling. Try Grilled Spicy Corn or the more traditional Grilled Sweet Corn.
Spicy Herbed Breadsticks are amazing, and a great choice no matter what food you serve as the main course. Or what about Beer Battered Onion Rings?
Green Peas and Mint is simple but delicious, or try Grilled Asparagus with Ham.

Dessert:
2 Step Cheesecake is perfect if Dad loves cheesecake. Bonus: It’s super easy to prepare.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a terrific choice if Dad loves that classic combo, or try Chocolate Heaven Brownies, which combine sweet chocolate chunks with sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.
Or how about an amazing Apple Cake?

SOURCE :: http://blog.gourmetrecipe.com/2012/06/01/fathers-day-feasts/