Tomorrow, let's pay tribute to our fathers. It’s the day that was set aside to give us the opportunity to show dad or that father figure in our lives how much we care, love and appreciate him.
Whether you’re spending the day with your father and family or you’re spending the day with the father of your children, we are certain of one thing, the way to a man's heart is still to a large extent through his stomach! And what better way to show your love than by painstakingly preparing all or some of his favourite dishes on this special day.
Here is a delightful menu to help you along, dessert included! Happy Father’s day!
Sorrel glazed short ribs
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For the glaze
1 cup sorrel drink
2 tbs sorrel jelly
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
3 cloves
1 one-inch piece cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp ginger powder
Juice of one lemon or 3 tbs fresh lemon juice
Place sorrel drink with cloves, and cinnamon in a small saucepan, boil until reduced to half, about 15 minutes.
Add sorrel jelly and stir to melt.
Add balsamic vinegar, allspice, cayenne and ginger powder.
Stir well.
Simmer covered until thick, about 20 minutes.
Finish with the lemon juice.
Stir, add salt to taste.
Use to glaze ribs.
For the ribs
2 lbs short ribs
2 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs minced ginger
1 tbs minced garlic
Place ribs in a saucepan, cover with water, add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer for about one hour.
Ribs will be tender.
Drain. Preheat barbecue or grill pan to high setting.
Lightly grease.
Place ribs onto grill, cook for about 10 minutes per side.
Glaze generously with sorrel glaze on each side. Turn quickly and then remove from grill.
Serves 4
Mexican salsa chicken
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into about 3 pieces each, depending on the size of the chicken.
⅓ cup flour
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbs minced chives
¼ tsp chili powder
2 tbs vegetable oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
tomato pepper salsa (recipe follows)
salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat broiler
Place one piece of chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and with a rolling pin slightly pound chicken to ¼-inch thickness.
Repeat for other 3 pieces.
In small mixing bowl combine garlic, chive salts and pepper. Rub mixture over chicken pieces.
In a small plate combine flour and chili powder. Coat chicken pieces
in flour mixture.
Heat oil in a non- stick frying pan and cook chicken until browned on each side. Remove from heat and drain.
Place chicken in a baking dish.
Reduce heat and spoon 1 tablespoon salsa on top of each chicken piece.
Sprinkle evenly with cheese and place under broiler for a few seconds until cheese melts.
Tomato salsa
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6 large ripe tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
2 large cloves of garlic finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ hot pepper,