by Brooke Baker
We all have that special guy in our lives – be it a father, grandfather, uncle, neighbor, or friend – that we want to honor this Father’s Day. But what do you get the man who has everything? Here at Thyme In Your Kitchen, we have a few fabulous ideas to help! From grillin’ to chillin’ we have fun finds to fit every budget!
The Grill Master
If the man you’re buying for this Father’s Day patiently counts down the days until he can light up the grill, we’ve got some gifts that will fire him up! We stock all of the barbeque essentials such as grilling aprons, tongs, spatulas, and meat tenderizers. But we also have some pieces to help him take his charcoal game to the next level. Proteins aren’t the only food made for the grates – get your guy a new BBQ pizza pan or grilling basket for veggies, fruits, and small shellfish. These high-quality products from RSVP are built to last and provide even cooking. Or maybe you’ve got a straight-up steak lover in the family? Then the Nordic Ware Stainless Steel Sizzlin’ Steak Server is the perfect choice! Heat the stainless plate directly on the grill for 30-60 seconds then place cooked food onto the hot surface and transport to the table with the included insulated base. As an added bonus, this gift can be used year-round on the grill, stove, or in the oven! When dinner is done, we also have some non-stick, high-heat resistant grill wipes to keep his grill grates oiled and conditioned.
The Master Mixologist
Perhaps the gentleman on your list prefers playing bartender to grillmaster and is always looking for new ways to shake up his next cocktail. If that’s the case, Thyme In Your Kitchen has a wide variety of glasses, mixes, and accessories that will make his day! For serving those special drinks, we have a large assortment of glassware and stemware by Viski, True, & Twine including: double-walled beer glasses, highball and martini glasses, mint julep cups, faceted champagne flutes, stemless and shatterproof wine glasses, hot toddy cups, coupe sets, and tumblers. We also stock gorgeous etched-glass and crystal decanter sets. And for the aspiring mixologist, we can set you up with all of the fun accessories like olive martini picks, bottle openers, shaker sets, cocktail straws and mixes, and craft ice molds and tongs.
Some Like It Hot
If the dad on your Father’s Day list likes to take a walk on the spicy side, we have plenty of products to perk up his palate! We carry the General’s Hot Sauce line, which is a veteran-owned company that utilizes American-grown peppers and donates to veteran causes. We feature multiple hot sauces ranging from mild to mind-blowing as well as habanero-infused finishing salt, hot balsamic vinegar, and, and spicy olive oil. Packaged in a creative grenade-shaped bottle, they’re sure to be right on target. For both flavor and heat, try our products from HCO. Hot Crispy Oil is a unique blend of crispy garlic, shallots, and hot chili peppers. It adds mild heat and deep flavor to pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches, and more! HCO Aioli is a spicy garlic dip and spread that is both delicious and addictive! It’s a fabulous topping for burgers and sandwiches as well as craveably dippable for fries, tots, and chicken tenders. And to round it out, try HCO Crispies sprinkled on your favorite foods for flavorful texture. These crunchy fresh-fried garlic and onion toppers are the perfect addition to pasta, salads, and pizza. Get the full lineup of HCO products here at TIYK!
Recipe Central
Let’s show the men in our lives just how much they mean to us by cooking up a scrumptions Father’s Day lunch! Here are some recipes for inspiration!
Spicy Mega Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers (recipe courtesy of hotcrispyoil.com)
2 lbs ground beef
2 T HCO hot crispy oil
½ c extra sharp cheddar, grated
4 sesame or brioche buns
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, as desired
Make eight ¼ burger patties, season with salt and pepper, and set aside. Combine cheddar cheese and hot crispy oil in small bowl. Make a small divot in the center of 4 of the patties. Divide the cheddar/oil mixture evenly amongst the patties. Top each stuffed patty with another plain patty, being sure to seal the edges. Cook on the stovetop or grill until desired doneness or until internal temp reaches 160 degrees. Serve on toasted buns with all the fixins!
Grunt Green Guacamole (recipe courtesy of thegeneralshotsauce.com)
3 ripe avocados
General’s Grunt Green Hot Sauce
½ onion, diced (red, sweet, Vidalia, or yellow)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced (preferably Roma since they have less pulp and juice)
1 lime, juice only
Salt, to taste
Cilantro, if desired
Halve and de-seed the avocados and scoop out the soft inner flesh into a large bowl. Add the diced onion, garlic, and tomato. Add a couple of healthy-sized glugs of hot sauce, a sprinkle of salt, and the juice of the lime. Thoroughly mash the avocado and mix with the rest of the ingredients until it reaches the desired consistency – chunky or smooth. Give it a taste and add more hot sauce if necessary as well as cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Hot Crispy Corn Salad (recipe courtesy of hotcrispyoil.com)
2 ears of sweet corn, corn cut off the cob or a 10-ounce can of corn, well-drained
2 T Hot Crispy Oil
Juice of half a lime
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red bell pepper, diced or red chili pepper, sliced
1 T queso fresco
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Parsley for topping, if desired
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add Hot Cripsy Oil (be careful as it may pop and sizzle). Add corn, salt and pepper. Cook corn until browned, approx 3 – 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Finish with an extra drizzle of Hot Crispy Oil and parsley.
We here at Thyme In Your Kitchen would like to thank all of the fathers in our lives as well as those who so wonderfully fill that role when needed. We hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day and feel celebrated and loved all year long!
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