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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Foodie Friday: Recipes That Find The Way To A Man's Heart

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Mom always said that the way to a man's heart was through his stomach, and she was right - well - at least that is one of the ways. Whether you're hosting a weekend BBQ, or preparing a special Father's Day dinner, these recipes will make anyone's heart skip a beat!

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Oven Fried Chicken By The Bucket
Mr. Shop This would die and go to heaven if I served him this exact dish. Looks like the perfect picnic!
Food and Wine


The Perfect Grilled Steak
I really don't know why people go out for steak and pay the very steep prices that are charged.  I so prefer a steak made at home. And to me, nothing is a better pair than a hot grilled steak with a cool salad.
Williams Sonoma Blog


Blue Cheese Guacamole Mushrooms
I can only imagine how delicious this dish is. Blue cheese in guacamole? Yes, please!
Half Baked Harvest


Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars
Who could turn down these two bite delights?
Brandy's Baking


Grilled Corn with Sour Cream 
and Cotija Cheese
I have made a version of this, and it is fabulous! Why serve plain corn when you can have this?
Martha Stewart


Beer With Chile Granita
Spicy and cold, perfect to beat the summer heat.
Huffington Post


Chicken Wings Five Ways
This recipe feeds all the hungry men in your life. It calls for 9 pounds of wings! Top the wings off with Buffalo Sauce, Lemon Pepper Garlic Vinaigrette, Balsamic Hoisin Sauce, Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce, and Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette. I can hear his heart beating now.
Gourmet



Beer And Pretzel Cupcakes
A beer lover's dream. Can also be made with coffee instead of beer.
Bakers Royale



Pulled Baby-Back Ribs Benedict
Three ingredients - ribs, eggs, and cornbread.  Need I say more?  A fabulous way to use leftovers.
Esquire


Strawberry-Basil Shortcakes
My own Father lived for Strawberry Shortcake. And I am sorry to say that Mom made it with those little packaged sponge cakes. The man in your life deserves this version, including homemade shortcakes.
Bon Appetit


Tuscan Pasta Salad With Grilled Vegetables 
"Mr. Shop This" could eat pasta everyday of his life - hot or cold.  This rendition features grilled veggies. It's the perfect side dish for any Summer barbecue.
Food Network


Bobby Flay Pimento Cheese Burger
It looks like the quintessential mans' meal to me. I would love it, too!
Bobby Flay


Devil's Food Cake with Hazelnut Crunch
Doesn't every man love chocolate cake and a glass of cold milk? Don't try to duplicate the cake his mama made him - top it! This recipe looks like it beats any other cake that I have baked.
Bon Appetit


Balsamic Pork Ribs With 
Barbecue Sauce
If you haven't used Balsamic Vinegar in your sauce yet, you simply must! It adds the best dash of sweetness. 
Gourmet Traveller


Lobster Mac with Cheddar 
And Gruyère
He already loves this comfort food. Here's your chance to make it even better. 
Sweet Paul

Sunday Pancakes With 
Chocolate Sauce
Guys sure love their pancakes. And a lazy Sunday morning is the perfect time to make them.
Cannellaemela


Low Country Boil
This recipe is a staple of coastal South Carolina and Georgia. But I know a Floridian named Walt, that loves it, too. It's quite fun to eat when spread out on a newspaper covered table.
Le Creuset


Bourbon-Nectarine Ice Cream Sundaes with Pound-Cake Croutons
A sundae for grownups. The guy who loves bourbon is sure to enjoy this special but easy dessert!
Food and Wine

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