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• Man Pleasing Meals
• Pesto Pasta Salad
• Quick and Easy Southern Grits

Man Pleasing Meals Posted: 06 Jun 2022 05:00 PM PDT I have rounded up some mega delicious, totally drool-worthy man pleasing recipes for you, just in time for Father’s Day! My husband would go crazy for each and every one of these! Father’s Day is a great time to fire up the grill, us that instant pot or turn on the slow cooker! There are so many different recipes that your man will love! Try out this juicy tomahawk steak, these delicious sticky honey garlic wings or these delicious grilled portobello burgers. Man Pleasing Meals Father’s Day meals can range from delicious steak, chicken, salads, and just about any sides that you can imagine. Everyone’s man pleasing meal looks diferent which is why I wanted to put together this man pleasing meals roundup! It has all of the best recipes to celebrate your man all in one place. I love making this meal different and special every year and these recipes help me do that. Narrowing down the choice for Father’s Day dinner is going to be tough. We might just have to make it Father’s Day week and then pick seven of these tasty meals! I know that since Father’s Day is towards the beginning of summer break, we really like to spend time grilling outside. But I know that many of you love using the Instant Pot and slow cooker so I have included something for everyone! These man pleasing meals are so delicious, good luck picking your favorite! Cooking Temperatures There are a lot of meat recipes in this man pleasing meals roundup! The one thing that you want to get right whenever you are cooking meat is the internal temperature. Because it’s sometimes tricky to tell if meat is done, then use a meat thermometer every time before you eat your meat just to make sure. Rare: 115 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium-Rare: 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium: 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium-Well: 140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Well-Done: 155 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers (Ground Beef): 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork: 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken: 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind that the temperature of your meat rises about 5-10 degrees after you take it off the grill. Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets have melt in your mouth beef with hearty veggies that are grilled to perfection with butter that has garlic and herbs inside. This is one amazing meal that you don’t want to miss out on! Ingredients: small red potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, salt and pepper, olive oil, top sirloin steak, butter, freshly chopped parsley, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, salt, pepper Make This Recipe Air Fryer Steak This Air Fryer Steak is impeccably seared on the outside and tender juicy on the inside. Cooking steak in an air fryer will create extra flavor and a delicate texture to truly satisfy!  Ingredients: Ribeye, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, butter, garlic clove, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh parsley Make This Recipe Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Short Ribs Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Short Ribs is a perfect hearty, satisfying, and savory dinner. Full of flavor and fork tender succulent beef, it's a meal worth coming home to. Ingredients: beef short ribs, salt and pepper, olive oil, carrots, beef broth, garlic minced, tomato paste, Worcestershire Sauce, Italian Seasoning Make This Recipe Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs These grape jelly meatballs are simple and easy, and my family loves them! They pack so much flavor and are the perfect meal or appetizer for any occasio Ingredients: grape jelly, Heinz chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauce, frozen meatballs, fully cooked, cornstarch + 3 tsp water to thicken, hot sauce (optional) Make This Recipe THEE BEST Grilled Shrimp The BEST Grilled Shrimp is the perfect weeknight meal because it is super quick, full of flavor, and so easy to make!  Everyone will absolutely love and devour it!! Ingredients: jumbo shrimp, salt and pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves minced, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, soy sauce, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce Make This Recipe Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a five star recipe! The marinade is quick and easy and full of such amazing flavor! You will make this again and again! Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, unsweetened pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, fresh ginger root, minced garlic, green onions Make This Recipe Grilled Vegetable Kabobs Grilled Vegetable Kebobs take a few minutes to put together and are the perfect way to celebrate summer veggies! Ingredients: Olive Oil, Melted Butter, minced Garlic, dried Parsley, dried Basil, Paprika, Pepper, Lime Juice, Salt, Corn on the Cob, Red Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini Make This Recipe Grilled Skirt Steak Grilled Skirt Steak is juicy, full of bold flavor, and absolutely delicious. Grilling skirt steak brings out the best of this long thin steak that you are going to love. Ingredients: skirt steak, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, of red pepper Make This Recipe Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs These Instant Pot ribs are fall off the bone tender, easy to make, and loaded with flavor! Enjoy straight them out of the pressure cooker slathered with your favorite bbq sauce! Ingredients: pork baby back ribs , apple juice, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, store-bought or Homemade BBQ Sauce Make This Recipe Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Salmon that gets grilled in the best spice rub and topped with a fresh avocado salsa.   Ingredients: salmon, olive oil, salt, chili powder, paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, avocado, roma tomato, small red onion, corn, Juice from 2 limes, finely chopped cilantro, dash of salt Make This Recipe Super Easy Beer Cheese Dip Beer cheese dip is the creamiest, tastiest dip out there! It goes with everything and it's the hit at every party. It has the perfect blend of flavors that will keep you coming back for more! Ingredients: Butter, flour, milk, beer of choice, sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, gruyere freshly grated, paprika, garlic, dijon mustard Make This Recipe Grilled Burger Recipe Grilled Beef Burgers are one of the most amazing things you can sink your teeth into, especially when they are done right! Be prepared, because these will be the best burgers you have ever had! Ingredients: 80/20 ground beef, garlic cloves, minced onion, Worchestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, Homemade Hamburger Buns, Sliced Red Onion, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato Make This Recipe Thai Glazed Chicken Wings These Thai glazed chicken wings have a delicious sauce with a twist! Perfect for any party, game day, or get-together, these wings are the perfect appetizer! Ingredients: Wings, Baking Powder, Salt, Pepper, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, Garlic Cloves, Sesame Oil, Juice of Half a Lime Make This Recipe Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce Juicy chicken is coated in lemon pepper seasoning and baked to tender perfection in this easy recipe. The brown butter garlic lemon sauce on top is absolutely incredible! Ingredients: chicken, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, olive oil , butter, chicken broth, garlic cloves minced, Juice of one lemon Make This Recipe Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Coconut shrimp are insanely delicious! One of the best appetizers out there, these mouthwatering air fried coconut shrimp are crispy, lightweight and completely delightful! This appetizer is one that is sure to have your guests coming back for more! Ingredients: large shrimp about 25, eggs, flaked unsweetened coconut, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika optional, Salt and freshly ground black pepper Make This Recipe Ribeye Steak Recipe Achieving steakhouse-worthy flavors doesn't have to be difficult! The ultimate ribeye steak is juicy, flavorful, and seared to perfection all in the comfort of your kitchen. Ingredients: ribeye steak, Salt and Pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic cloves smashed, Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs Make This Recipe Grilled Steak with Chimichurri This perfectly grilled flank steak is tender and juicy and topped with the most delicious chimichurri sauce. Combined this main dish is one of our family favorites! Ingredients: Soy Sauce, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Worcestershire Sauce, Minced Garlic, Italian seasoning, Pepper , Salt, Red Pepper, Steak, Butter, Garnish with chimichurri sauce Make This Recipe Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes Parmesan garlic roasted potatoes have a crispy edge and tender center. Their mouthwatering parmesan garlic flavor makes them the perfect side! Ingredients: red potatoes, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, oregano, salt, pepper, chopped parsley for garnish Make This Recipe Buffalo Chicken Salad This buffalo chicken salad is packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and the perfect buffalo chicken. Layer this with some homemade dressing, and you'll have your new go-to salad recipe!  Ingredients: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Ranch Powder Seasoning, Frank's Hot Sauce, Honey, Romaine Lettuce, , Grape Tomatoes, , Carrots,, Feta Cheese, , Celery,, Ranch Dressing Make This Recipe Melt in Your Mouth Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Slow cooker BBQ chicken slow cooks to perfection in the best sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce.  The chicken is so tender and just melts in your mouth with the most amazing flavor!  Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts , ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, water, cornstarch Make This Recipe Blackened Salmon Easy and Amazing Blackened Salmon is a foolproof way to cook restaurant-worthy salmon at home! The salmon is tender and flakey and packed with flavor that is going to wow your taste buds! Ingredients: salmon, Olive Oil, Blackened Seasoning Make This Recipe Easy Grilled Corn Grilled Corn is a family favorite! It's so easy to make this incredibly delicious side dish that you'll have on repeat all summer long. Ingredients: corn, olive oil Make This Recipe Juicy Tomahawk Steak This tomahawk steak is juicy, tender, and filled with insanely delicious flavor! Make it your main dish for any occasion and your guests will keep coming back for more! Ingredients: Tomahawk Steak (rib-eye), kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh rosemary and parsley to garnish Make This Recipe Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Slow cooker beef brisket is insanely delicious! Perfectly tender and juicy, this cut of beef is infused with the most amazing flavors! Use it for your next family dinner and everyone will go crazy over it!  Ingredients: beef brisket, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, onion, Homemade BBQ Sauce Make This Recipe Grilled Vegetables These delicious grilled vegetables are the perfect side to enhance any meal. They are drizzled with a savory garlic marinade that amplifies each vegetable's amazing flavor and texture! Ingredients: zucchini, mushrooms, stalk asparagus, yellow squash, corn on the cob, red onion, olive oil, garlic cloves, pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, lemon juiced Make This Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad Posted: 06 Jun 2022 05:00 AM PDT This pesto pasta salad is loaded with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes and coated with an easy-to-make homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil and garlic. It’s so fresh and delicious! I love a good pasta salad. They are perfect for any occasion, and they fly off the table. Check out some more of my favorites like this California spaghetti salad, this avocado basil pasta salad and this incredible bacon ranch pasta salad. Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe This pesto pasta salad is so easy to put together. It’s made with fresh ingredients that smell and taste amazing. I love basil. The smell, the taste, the look of it. It is so fresh and instantly adds brightness to any dish. The combination of basil with the garlic in the pesto sauce is enough to make me feel like I am in foodie heaven. And I love the fresh cheese and veggies that really take this pasta salad over the top. The pesto sauce is super easy to put together, just add the ingredients to a food processor, and you’re all set. If you don’t have a food processor, then you can use a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients together. Use this summer pasta salad as a side at any potluck, BBQ or get-together, and your guests will thank you later! Ingredients in Pesto Pasta Salad Because this salad is packed full of so many delicious veggies, it’s a really hearty dish! Whether you eat it as a side or as the main entree, it will fill you up. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Pesto Sauce Fresh Basil Leaves: Use just the leaves from the basil and remove the stems.   Pine Nuts: If you don’t have pine nuts then ou can also use walnuts if you would rather use those instead. Olive Oil: This will be the base of the sauce to mix it all together. Garlic Cloves: If you don’t have any garlic cloves then you can use minced garlic. ½ a teaspoon equals about 1 clove of garlic. Parmesan Cheese: I always like to use freshly grated cheese from a block. Pasta Salad Fusilli Pasta: I like the look of fusilli and how the spirals help to hold onto more pesto! But, you can use any pasta noodle of choice. Some other ideas are penne, farfalle or large elbow macaroni. Pesto Sauce: See above ingredients needed to make the sauce. Cherry Tomatoes: I like to cut these in half so that I can get some in every single bite. You can use grape tomatoes as well! Kalamata Olives: The olives should be pitted and then sliced. Fresh Mozzarella: This is a MUST! You can find the ball shaped, pearl mozzarella in the deli section of most markets. The fresh mozzarella balls are one of my favorite things about this dish! How to Make this Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Once you whip up that easy-to-make pesto sauce, then it’s just a bit of cutting and combining. You will be munching on this delicious pasta salad that you will want to make for every meal in no time at all! Pesto Sauce Pulse: Add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan to a food processor. Pulse until mostly mixed and the basil and pine nuts have been broken down into small pieces. Add oil: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while pulsing the processor until all oil is added and the sauce is mixed. Pasta Salad Boil pasta: Boil the pasta noodles until cooked and softened. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water to help cool them. Coat: In a large bowl, add the pesto sauce and stir until the noodles are fully coated. Add the diced tomatoes and mozzarella. Fold to combine. Chill: Cover and chill for about 2 hours prior to serving. If the noodles have soaked up too much sauce add more pesto sauce as needed. Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy! Helpful Tips for Making Pesto Pasta Salad Al Dente: Always follow the instructions on your pasta packaging to cook the pasta to al dente. This will make the pasta the perfect texture for your salad. Salt the water: Whenever you cook pasta, you should add a little bit of salt to the water. This will make you pasta have so much more flavor! Rinse the pasta: You need your pasta to be coled before you add the sauce to it. Rinsing it in cold water will help to get it there much more quickly. How to Store Leftovers This pasta must be stored in the fridge and tastes the best when served chilled. I like to keep a little extra pesto sauce on hand to add to my leftover pasta salad just before serving. If you keep the leftovers stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator then they should last about 3-4 days. More Delicious Pesto Recipes If you  are dying over how delicious pesto tastes un recipes and you want to try more then don’t worry, you can start right here! I’ve gathered up a few more delicious pesto recipes that I think that you will love! Dinner Tuscan Garlic Burgers with Pesto Mayo Dinner Easy Baked Pesto Chicken Side Dishes Crispy Potatoes with Pesto and Parmesan Dinner 5 Minute Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Print Pesto Pasta Salad This pesto pasta salad is loaded up with fresh mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes, coated with an easy-to-make homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil and garlic. It's so fresh and delicious!  Course Dinner, lunch, Side Dish Cuisine Italian American Keyword Pesto Pasta Salad Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Chill 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes Servings 6 Calories 588kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Ingredients Pesto Sauce 2 cups fresh basil (just the leaves, stems removed) 2 tablespoons pine nuts (can substitute with walnuts if needed) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup grated parmesan Pasta Salad 1 pound Fusilli pasta (or pasta noodle of choice) prepared pesto sauce 2 cups diced cherry tomatoes 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced) 7 ounces fresh mozzarella (you can find the ball-shaped mozzarella in the deli section of most markets) Instructions Pesto Sauce Add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan to a food processor. Pulse until mostly mixed and basil and pine nuts have been broken down into small pieces. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while pulsing the processor until all oil is added and the sauce is mixed. Pasta Salad Boil the pasta noodles until cooked and softened. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water to help cool them. Add the pesto sauce and stir until the noodles are fully coated. Add the diced tomatoes and mozzarella. Fold to combine. Cover and chill for about 2 hours prior to serving. If the noodles have soaked up too much sauce add more pesto sauce as needed. Serve chilled and enjoy! Notes Originally Posted on June 14, 2017 Updated on June 6, 2022 Nutrition Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 2mg

Quick and Easy Southern Grits Posted: 05 Jun 2022 05:00 AM PDT Southern grits are the perfect breakfast (or lunch or dinner!) option. They are the creamiest and most delicious addition to your morning meal, and everyone in your family will be able to make these. They are that easy! I love a delicious breakfast. After all, they say it’s the most important meal of the day! Check out this delicious breakfast casserole, these biscuits and gravy, and these amazing German pancakes! What Are Grits? Grits are a popular and delicious dish that hails from the south. Grits are similar to polenta and made from dried, stone-ground corn. They create a texture similar to a porridge-like food. When the grits are activated with warm liquid, they expand and release their starches, making a deliciously creamy texture! You can use them for any meal, but I especially like eating them for breakfast. There are lots of grits recipes out there but this one is simple and easy, and everyone in your family can make it. It takes less than 10 minutes, and you will be eating your way to breakfast bliss! Try these out with some bacon and cheese, sausage, eggs, or even as a side dish to any dinner (like shrimp!). They will bring great texture to the meal and make it really hearty. Ingredients to Make Grits This quick cooking recipe only takes five ingredients! Because these are so simple, once you have your grits in hand then I’m sure you already have everything else you need to make these at home. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Water: This is the base that you cook the grits in. Salt: The salt enhances the flavor of the grits Grits: You can find these in the breakfast aisle at the grocery store. Butter: I use unsalted butter when making my grits. Salt and Pepper: Add these on top to taste How to Make Quick Breakfast Grits These only take about 10 minutes to make from start to finish, which makes them a simple and easy option to add to any meal! Boil: In a medium saucepan boil the water and salt. Then, add in the grits and stir. Cover: Reduce the heat to low, let it simmer and cover the pot with a lid for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add Butter: Add in the butter and then it in stir until it melts. Season: Season with salt and pepper to desired taste. Serve warm. How to Store Leftovers If you have leftover grits, then you can store them in an airtight container in your fridge. They will last about 3-4 days. Just heat them up in the microwave or on the stove! More Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes I love grits not only because they are delicious but they are quick and easy! I’ve gathered up a few more of my favorite go-to breakfast options that I can serve, even on school morning. They are delicious and some of them can even be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge! Breakfast Denver Omelet Breakfast Muffins Breakfast Breakfast Burritos that are Freezer Friendly! Side Dishes Perfect Air Fryer Bacon- Ready in 10 minutes! Breakfast Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole Print Quick and Easy Grits Southern grits are the perfect breakfast (or lunch or dinner!) option. They are the creamiest and most delicious addition to your morning meal, and everyone in your family will be able to make these. They are that easy!  Course Breakfast Cuisine American Keyword grits Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Servings 4 Calories 319kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Ingredients 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups grits 1/4 cup butter salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large pot boil the water and salt. Add in the grits and stir. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add in the butter and stir until it melts. Season with salt and pepper to desired taste. Serve warm. Nutrition Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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