The old adage “the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is still true today, even on Father’s Day.  Here are five Father’s Day recipes Dad will love!

Most men love a hearty breakfast to start the day.  It may be said that “real men don’t eat quiche,” but your dad won’t turn up his nose at this hearty quiche. 

Hearty Sausage Quiche

1 pkg. sausages 
1 Tbsp. olive oil
8 lightly beaten eggs  
½ c. sliced green onion
¼ c. milk  
½ c. diced sweet red pepper
½ to 1 c. shredded cheese 
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 tsp. salt 
1 c. frozen hash browns
¼ tsp. black pepper  
¼ c. Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350° F.  Put foil into baking cups and set aside.  Cook and drain sausages.  Combine eggs, milk, cheese in a large bowl; add salt and pepper to taste.  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the vegetables and sauté until tender.  Combine egg mixture, sausages, and vegetables.  Pour even amounts into the separate baking cups and place in the oven until eggs are set, approximately 22 minutes.  Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
For lunch, why not go with something a little lighter?  Seafood might be a great choice.

Broiled Citrus Salmon

2 Tbsp. olive oil  
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. lemon juice  
4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets
2 tsp. molasses  
1 orange, juiced

Preheat broiler.  Stir together olive oil, lemon and lime juice, molasses, and seasonings in a small bowl.  Place salmon, skin side down, into broiling pan.  Brush with juice mixture and broil until skin is crisp and flesh is flaky, approximately 7 minutes for each inch of thickness.  Remove and sprinkle immediately with orange juice.  Best served hot.
If either of these recipes is too complicated for your basic meat and potatoes father, perhaps you can grill out.  Barbecue ribs are always a good choice: 

Beer Marinated Ribs

2 racks pork spare ribs, about 2 lb each 
2 Tbsp. seasoning salt
6 bottles of beer 
Coarse salt to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced 
2-6 seeded and sliced jalapeno peppers
1 medium onion, thinly sliced 
1 c. store-bought barbecue sauce

In a large saucepan, add all ingredients except ribs and barbecue sauce.  Bring to a boil.  Immerse ribs into liquid and bring back to boil.  Lower heat and allow it to simmer for one hour.  Turn off and cool.  Let the ribs remain in the liquid for several hours.  Refrigerate if necessary.  Remove ribs and pat dry.  Brush on barbecue sauce and place meat side down on the grill.  Cook 5-6 minutes, basting, until golden brown and crispy.  Turn over and cook until golden brown.

While you have the grill hot, why not supplement the ribs with some grilled mushrooms?

Grilled Mushrooms

3/4 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 
2 tsp. chopped thyme
2 red bell peppers, chopped 
1 tsp. chopped rosemary
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 
¼ tsp. salt
1/4 c. olive oil 
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. lemon juice 
1 clove garlic, minced

Put the mushrooms and peppers on skewers.  Mix together all other ingredients and brush onto the mushrooms.  Grill for approximately 4-6 minutes, or until tender.

To finish the meal, your Dad will love this simple dessert.

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ok - this one is really simple - take Dad’s favorite chocolate chip cookies, place his favorite dessert between two cookies, and freeze.

These great Father’s Day recipes are sure to please your dad.