The month of June brings with it the official start of summer and Father’s Day. There are a variety of ways to celebrate this summertime holiday: a morning spent on the golf green, a picnic at the local community park, an afternoon spent on the boat fishing, an evening hike or family bike ride. While all of these ideas and activities are wonderful options, one of the best ways to celebrate Father’s Day is through food.

If you plan on hosting a Father’s Day backyard BBQ with family, friends and neighbors, serve the masses and have a fun time with a BYOBB - a build your own burger bar! Here are some ideas on toppings and featured side dishes that pair perfectly with Dad’s favorite TRIBALÍ Foods.

Chicken & Apple Mini Sliders

Toppings:

• Bacon
  
• Caramelized Apples, Sliced or Chopped
  
• Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
• Sautéed Onions
  
• Rosemary Sprig (Garnish)

Featured Side Dish: Celery, Apple and Fennel Slaw or Frisee Lettuce with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Chipotle Chicken

Toppings:

• Fire Roasted Onions
• Grilled Red Peppers
• Homemade Guacamole
• Tomatillo Salsa
• Fresh Cilantro (Garnish)

Featured Side Dish: Sauteed Corn and Poblanos, Grilled Corn with Cilantro or Avocado Salad with Spicy Cilantro and Red Chili Salsa

Mediterranean Style Beef

Toppings:

• Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
• Fig and Olive Tapenade
• Garden Tomato Slices drizzled with EVOO
• Mixed Greens with a splash of fresh lemon
• Roasted Red Peppers

Featured Side Dish: Tabouli Side Salad  or Greek Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Pork & Sage Mini Sliders

Toppings:

• Blackberry Sage Sauce
• Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (Garnish)
• Roasted Garlic
• Sautéed White Button Mushrooms
• Sliced Shallots

Featured Side Dish: Apple Bacon Slaw or Light and Easy Broccoli Salad or Brussel Sprout Coleslaw

Thai Turkey

Toppings:

• Grilled White Onions
• Lime Juice
• Pickled Ginger
• Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms
• Scallions

Featured Side Dish: Thai Turkey Zucchini Pasta or Fresh Thai Asparagus and Garlicky Mushrooms

Umami Beef

Toppings:

• Avocado Slices
• Caramelized Onion
• Roasted Garlic
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Nori Seaweed Chips

Featured Side Dish: Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms

No matter how you decide to celebrate Father’s Day this year, remember to tell the fathers in your life how much they mean to you. Afterall, that’s what Father’s Day is all about, good food is just a delicious bonus for everyone to enjoy. Happy Father’s Day everyone!

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