{"id":2062,"date":"2014-06-10T14:45:48","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T18:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=2062"},"modified":"2026-04-11T13:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:52:03","slug":"celebrate-dad-with-a-fathers-day-barbecue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/celebrate-dad-with-a-fathers-day-barbecue\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day Barbecue!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by Becky Boyd,\u00a0The Pajama Company Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Since Dad is often king of the barbecue, Father’s Day is the perfect time to turn the tables and throw him a backyard cookout for a change.<\/p>\n

Relieve him of slaving over the hot grill and let him relax in the hammock with a cocktail or beer. You can even invite some other Dads over for a game of bocce ball<\/a>!<\/p>\n

To make your planning easy, we’ve put together some great recipes for a tasty and fun barbecue…<\/p>\n

There’s such a variety of foods you can serve at a cookout, but think about what \u00a0your Dad really loves. \u00a0Is he a steak guy? \u00a0Does he love a juicy cheeseburger? \u00a0Or maybe he favors some grilled sausage and peppers?<\/p>\n

If he’s not a big meat eater, focus on creating some really delicious salads and sides for him. \u00a0There are many tasty ways to grill veggies<\/a> that he just may love.<\/p>\n

Think about grabbing him some local beer<\/a>, or make him his favorite drink!<\/p>\n

Appetizers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spicy Bacon Guacamole<\/a> – Bacon compliments the avocado for a \u00a0delicious twist.<\/p>\n

Pan-Fried Onion Dip<\/a> – One of my personal favorites, the caramelized onions create great flavor.<\/p>\n

Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Aioli\u00a0– A tasty seafood option!<\/p>\n

Main Dish<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perfectly Grilled Steak<\/a>\u00a0– Bobby Flay will make sure you know how to cook it just right!<\/p>\n

Barbecue Chicken<\/a>\u00a0– A cookout classic.<\/p>\n

Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Guava Glaze<\/a> – A leaner meat option, and the sauce is sure to impress!<\/p>\n

Grilled Kielbasa<\/a>\u00a0– Delicious paired with sauerkraut and onions.<\/p>\n

Sides<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Cheese Cole Slaw<\/a>\u00a0– Blue cheese makes this cole slaw extra special.<\/p>\n

Grilled Green Beans & Scallions<\/a>\u00a0– An easy way to grill fresh green beans.<\/p>\n

Grilled Corn & Red Potato Salad<\/a>\u00a0– Bring some in-season corn into your potato salad.<\/p>\n

Watermelon Pico de Gallo<\/a>\u00a0– Refreshing and tasty!<\/p>\n

Barbecue Baked Beans<\/a>\u00a0– The perfect compliment to grilled meats and veggies.<\/p>\n

Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homemade Lemonade<\/a>\u00a0– A great non-alcoholic option – there’s nothing quite like fresh lemonade!<\/p>\n

Tom Collins<\/a>\u00a0– This refreshing gin drink is perfect for warm weather.<\/p>\n

Dark & Stormy<\/a>\u00a0– Ginger gives this rum cocktail a nice kick!<\/p>\n

Pimm’s Cup<\/a> – Delicious with herbs and fruit, and the traditional drink of Wimbledon!<\/p>\n

Dessert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shirt-and-Tie Cake<\/a> – Check out this adorable cake, and here are more creative dessert ideas here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Root Beer Float<\/a> – Dad will feel like a kid again!<\/p>\n

Jack Daniel’s Salted Caramel Brownies<\/a>\u00a0– The name says is all…<\/p>\n

Peach Pie – A classic pie favorite.<\/p>\n

How are you spoiling your Dad this Father’s Day? Tell us in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo Credit: chrismar<\/a> via Compfight<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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