Papa, vater, papi, père, padre — no matter how you say it, dad is a great person to celebrate. Give him the great taste of barbecue on his special day. Just add a green salad and juicy watermelon and his special meal is complete. Kids of all ages can help get these recipes on the table in no time.
Dad’s Favorite Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 3 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 3 tablespoons granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 pounds baby back ribs
- 1 bottle prepared barbecue sauce
Directions
- These mouth-watering ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. And, since they’re cooked in foil, clean up is a snap.
- Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic, onion, pepper, mustard, cumin and salt in a small bowl.
- Tear off a piece of heavy duty foil that is 2 1/4 times as long as each rack of ribs; coat with cooking spray. Place each rack of ribs on a piece of foil; sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over both sides of the ribs. Fold the foil to completely wrap the ribs. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate for four-eight hours.
- Place foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet; bake in a 350 degree oven for two hours. Remove from oven and carefully open foil pouch. Brush both sides of the ribs with a generous amount of barbecue sauce. Return to oven. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling. Makes 4-6 servings.
Cheesy Herb Bread
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie rolls, split
- Cheesy Herb Butter (Recipe below)
- Lime zest (The secret ingredient. It is unexpected, but delicious.)
Directions
- Spread the cut sides of the hoagie rolls generously with the Cheesy Herb Butter.
- Place buttered side up on a baking sheet.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Makes 4 servings.
Cheesy Herb Corn
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of corn, husked
- Cheesy Herb Butter (Recipe below)
Directions
- Brush each ear of corn with a generous amount of Cheesy Herb Butter.
- Wrap in foil, place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Makes 4 servings.
Cheesy Herb Butter
Ingredients
- 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil or cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
- Makes 1 pound of butter.
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