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What dads really want for Father’s Day

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National spending for Father’s Day last year set at record at $17 billion according to the National Retail Federation (nrf.com). This year is expected to top that record at $20 billion as Americans enjoy spending money after more than a year of staying home.
But despite all that will be spent on gifts and events, surveys have shown that what dads really want to do is spend time with their families on Father’s Day. That could include going to a baseball game, taking a bike ride, playing catch or touch football, seeing a movie, heading for a favorite winery, taking a hot-air balloon ride, getting help with gardening, dining out at a restaurant or staying home for brunch or a cookout.
All dads have their favorite things to do and eat. A day dedicated to them should include something they really like, whether it’s chicken or ribs on the grill, vegetable curry, steak, fish or a favorite omelet.
Burgers are popular on Father’s Day and they aren’t just made of beef anymore. Turkey, chicken, salmon and vegetarian burgers are easy enough to make, or you can do a beef-and-pork mixture. Toppings are as varied as you want to make them. Blue cheese, caramelized onions and bacon whiskey sauce (check the Internet for recipes-there are plenty) go beyond the traditional cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.
Homemade desserts are a hit, whether you make chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake, blueberry pie (Jersey blueberries are arriving in grocery stores.) or crisp, or fresh fruit salad. Or, your dad may be one of those who absolutely love ice cream. You can make an ice cream cake yourself (also lots of easy recipes on the Internet) or order one from an ice cream shop.
Whatever you choose, the most important thing is for everyone to have a good time, and it is hoped, share a very good meal.
If you’re looking for a healthful entree for Father’s Day, this recipe has a sweet and spicy rub for a simple salmon filet. Diabetic friendly and gluten-free, it comes from thehealthycookingblog.com with a prep time of five minutes and cooking time of 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Oven Roasted Super Salmon

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets

Preheat oven 400°F. Coat an 11x7x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and season to taste. Rub over salmon and place in prepared dish.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
Nutrition per serving: Calories 257, Calories from Fat 29%, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 177mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 7g, Protein 36g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 5 lean meat


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