WHAT BETTER WAY TO SAY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY THAN TO COOK YOUR SPECIAL GUY AN INCREDIBLY YUMMY FATHER’S DAY FEAST????

 

Father’s day is coming up this weekend and it’s so important to really celebrate all the amazing dads out there.

Unfortunately my pops is no longer with me. So I know firsthand how difficult this day can be for some of you. My dad Ian, needed a medal for putting up with all the crazy stuff I got up to as a teenager. Despite the fact I was a hooligan, he was always my biggest fan. I only wish I could see him one more time to tell him how much I love him.

So if you are missing your pops just know he is with you celebrating from above. I am thinking of you too and sending you a huge hug.

On a brighter note I am going to whip up an all-out banquet for the world’s greatest dad… My husband Saul. The amount of hard work, patience and time he puts into raising my beautiful baby girl knows no limits. He is always about having fun and living life to the fullest.

He may not be my dad but he’s my number one guy and I want to celebrate him and thank him for all he does every day. He’s a meat kind of guy so I am gonna do a traditional style South African braai.

But I figured I’d give you a ton of brunch and lunch options to choose from. So here goes. Lots and lots of recipe choices.

Pick and choose to create your own menu and I have no doubt you will come up with a winning combination.

Let’s start with the BRUNCH OPTIONS

SHASHOUKA – one of my all time faves

SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL BAR – a Sunday tradition in our house

ORANGE & THYME SCONES – serve with five rose tea

ANYTIME STEAK AND EGGS – is there anything more perfect

YOGHURT PARFAIT BAR – cause Greek Yoghurt is a must !!

GREEN SMOOTHIE – for all you health nuts !!

SUMMERTIME FRUIT PLATTER – yummy

ROSEMARY INFUSED FRUITY SANGRIA – everyone needs a cockatil

 

And now for the LUNCH OPTIONS

 

FIRST THE APPETIZERS

 

CRUDITES WITH ROASTED BEET HUMMUS – gorgeous

SPICY HOT CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS – obviously

GOAT CHEESE WITH MARCONA ALMONDS & HONEY – insane

Then we need a few SALAD OPTIONS

 

DRIED FRUIT & NUT SALAD – yes please

APPLE DILL & APRICOT SLAW   – hell yeah

CAPRESE SALAD EXTRAORDINAIRE – my absolute best

GREEK KALE SALAD WITH A TWIST – delish

 

Now for some options for the  MAIN

 

GRILLED SALMON WITH CORN SALSA – heaven sent

GREEK LAMB WITH LEMON POTATOES – for the lamb lover

CHICKEN SOSATIES WITH APRICOTS & ONIONS – old skool SA style

PASTA ALLA VODKA – Italy on a plate

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ARUGULA & OLIVE PIZZA – duuuhh

SAUL’S SIGNATURE BURGERS – check check check

PAP & GRAVY WITH BOEREWORS – but of course

HERB & CITRUS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN  – the very BEST!!

 

Then it is onto DESSSERT

SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESECAKE – so worth it

BAR-ONE CHOCOLATE SUNDAES – a real winner

NUTELLA & STRAWBERRY PIZZA – incredible

OREO STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES – oh so pretty & tasty

 

And the most important part I saved for last – A GORGEOUS COCKTAIL

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITAS – I am complete now

 

So there you have it. Whether you call him daddy, dad, pa, pops, old man, daddyo, papa or pappy…. He’s sure to be well fed and know he is loved this Father’s day.

xxx Chef MM