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It's your dad's day. While Mother's Day calls for white tablecloth brunches, for pops, it's all about being in the great outdoors (or your backyard, whatever's clever) and holding down the grill.
Point him in the direction of this killer barbecue recipes from Food52, step back, and let him do his thing. Trust us, he'll thank you for it.
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1. Lemon Lime Margaritas
Ok, so this can't be made on the grill, but who's going to make it through a family holiday without a drink in hand? Here's a margarita that's smooth, tart, and totally unfussy. Get the recipe at Food52.
9. Burger with Spicy Slaw
This is a fiery burger paired with a spicy slaw that only gets more aggresive with time. Haven't you heard the best way to cool down in summer is to sweat it out? Dig in. Get the recipe at Food52.
8. Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Careful with this recipe: it'll signal to Dad that there's a new grill master in the family. Let Dad flip and slice the steak (and keep a cold beer in his free hand) and everyone will be singing both of your praises. Get the recipe on Food52.
7. Grilled Corn and Barley Salad
Enlist Dad to help you peel the corn, throw the cobs on a hot grill, and add the charred kernels to a salad that's almost hearty enough to replace the meat on your plate. Almost. Get the recipe at Food52.
6. Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Ginger Mayo
So your dad doesn't eat meat. But you wouldn't say he's less of a man because of it, right? Splurge a little and treat your dad to tuna burgers. He changed your diapers after all. Get the recipe at Food52.
5. Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken
The secret to juicy, tender chicken is a long marinade in rich, garlicky mayonnaise, which leaves you with plenty of time to drink a couple beers with your old man. Get the recipe at Food52.
4. Lamb Burgers with Cilantro Yogurt
If your dad's a no-fuss kind of guy (and for your sake, we hope he is), these are the perfect burgers to make with him. Avoid chopping all sorts of elaborate toppings: ground lamb is so flavorful it requires nothing more than salt and pepper. The cooling cilantro yogurt is just gravy. Get the recipe at Food52.
3. Yum Dogs
This isn't your typical stadium-style hot dog. This puppy is wrapped in bacon and topped with sriracha mayo, peanuts, and slaw. Open wide. Get the recipe at Food52.
2. Alabama-Style Chicken Kebabs
A warning: Don't invite your neighbors to your barbecue if you're going to grill these chicken kebabs. The chicken, marinated in a creamy, fiery mixture of mayonnaise and chili paste, is so moist and irresistible that people will brawl for bites. Get the recipe at Food52.
10. Salt & Pepper Babyback Ribs
Your dad taught you to look for low investment and high returns. That's why you'll both love these idiot-proof baby back ribs that are addictive, tender, flavor-packed and, best of all, require minimal effort on your end. Get the recipe at Food52.
