Father's Day Inspiration

Father's Day is just around the corner and in most households that usually means BARBECUE! Looking for some Father's Day inspiration?  Check out this classic yet delicious Father's Day barbecue menu. In fact, I will be using this menu to celebrate all the great father's in my life.

Father's Day Barbecue:

• Sweet, Sticky and Smoky Barbecued Ribs and Chicken
• Hot Dogs with all the Fixings (for the little ones)
• Buttermilk-Chive Coleslaw
• Roasted Potato Salad with Lemon, Dill and Grainy Dijon
• Heirloom Tomato Salad topped with Olive Oil and Basil
• Fresh Summer Corn with Butter and Chili Salt
• Refreshing Watermelon Triangles
• S'more Jars and to wash it all down,
• Ginger Lemonade

Whether you choose to use the menu above or get creative with your own, every great barbecue starts with a great rub. Whip up this quick and simple dry rub and you are good to go. This is great on practically anything from chicken to fish to ribs to seafood. Looking for a father's day gift as well? Throw some of this rub in a cute mason jar, add a personalized label and you are good to go.

Classic Barbecue Rub:

• 2 Tbsp. each: paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried minced onion
• 1 Tbsp. each: kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, ancho chili powder
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

In a mixing bowl, whisk ingredients together until combined. The spice rub can be kept in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Happy Grilling,

P.S - That is a pic of my super cool Dad at the top of this post :)