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Father's Day Picnic Extravaganza

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What better way to celebrate summer and your Dad than by making him something delicious on his special day. It may be hard to keep him away from the grill, but mix up his favorite, refreshing cocktail, sit him in front of the game and get to work. He'll be impressed. We just know it!

fathers day grilling card

STARTERS:
Warm and Creamy Bacon Dip
Baked Crab and Almond Dip
Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Dip
Crispy Corn Fritters
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Taleggio-Stuffed Mushrooms

MAINS:
Charlie's Blackened Catfish
Lobster Tacos and Mango Salsa
Maple-Glazed Wild Salmon
Pomegranate Barbecue Ribs
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
The Best Grilled Chicken
Spicy Garlic Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Citrus Grilled Beef
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Surf and Turf Sizzle

SIDES:
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Corn and Okra Salad
Baby Bell Peppers with Feta and Mint
Grilled Radicchio with Canellini Beans
Mini Loaded Red Potatoes
Roasted Radish & Potato Salad
Beer Bread
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

COCKTAILS:
The Bootleg | Greyhound | Long Island Iced Tea | Mojito | Old Fashioned | Watermelon Falls

EASY DESSERTS: (You'll be too busy to bake.)
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake "Cake" | Icebox Cake | No-Bake Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake
Dark Chocolate Espresso Pudding | Strawberry Charlotte Russe | Pomegranate Granita

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  • Turkey-Butternut Tortilla Soup with Zesty Lime Sour Cream

    turkeysoup

    For the soup:

    3 cups cooked turkey, shredded
    1 butternut squash
    1¼ cups onion
    1 cup corn
    4 garlic cloves
    1 jalapeno
    3 Tablespoons olive oil
    3 corn tortillas
    2 cups tomatoes
    3 Tablespoons tomato paste
    1 Tablespoon ground cumin
    6 cups chicken broth
    6 ounces spinach
    Salt and pepper to taste

    For the sour cream:

    ½ cup sour cream
    1 Tablespoon lime juice
    Zest of one lime
    ¼ teaspoon ground cumin


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