Enjoy an amazing barbecue with your dad to celebrate his day. We know that being in front of the grill cooking is one of the favorite activities of men, being able to have a family barbecue is an incredible option to celebrate him, he doesn’t necessarily have to be the one cooking, it’s simply about doing one of his favorite activities with the family. What you need to do is: 1. The guest list. Prepare a guest list. Choose people who are very close and special to your dad, this way he will feel comfortable and very happy to have them all gathered to celebrate him. 2. Give your dad menu options. Choose some recipe options that you can prepare on the grill, you can opt for a varied menu between meats and fish, so the guests will have choices. You can prepare a barbecue-style sauce to marinate your food or choose some other options to accompany. The side dishes can be placed in the center of the table so that everyone can serve themselves what they like most. 3. Choose the drink. Prepare your dad's favorite drink. Besides having flavored water ready in case it gets too hot, this will help your guests cool off and be more comfortable outdoors. 4. Decorate the garden. With a tent to avoid direct sun exposure (be careful to leave the grill outdoors to avoid accidents), you can also use colored lanterns to create a more pleasant atmosphere, put up torches to light when it gets dark, and you can opt to rent a lounge area, the important thing is that the guests feel comfortable and in a pleasant environment. 5. Background music. Music, although it may not seem important, will complement the atmosphere at your party. Listening to music is one of the favorite activities of almost everyone, so it will be important to choose appropriate music for the occasion. If your family is very festive, you can choose rhythmic melodies like salsa or cumbia, or if they prefer trova, everything will depend on the average age and tastes of the family, the important thing is that this essential element is not missing. 6. Give a special gift. Whether you prepare a few words to toast with everyone or give a gift at some point, the important thing is that you don’t only take the party as his gift, this will be the moment to give a little extra to your celebration and make your dad happier. 7. Check the weather forecast. To have a pleasant barbecue, it is essential to be prepared for the day's weather. If it is going to be very hot and will cool down a bit at night, you can opt for a tent that can be closed at night, so even if it rains, you will be prepared for any contingency. If you do not want to hire any tent, just keep in mind that if it rains, you will have to hold the party indoors. We have chosen some of our best recipes so that you have plenty of options to offer your dad at his barbecue. Choose the ones you like best and prepare them. You will see that the food will make a difference at your party. Cooking Recipes (it is important to click on the recipe title to see more details)

Meats and Fish

Grilled Chicken with Tomato Sauce. A delicious chicken breast accompanied by a cherry tomato and corn sauce. Grilled Salmon with Rosemary. This salmon with salad makes a perfect meal, it tastes delicious. Northern Style Grilled Ribs. Ribs from the tender part of the T-bone (cabrería steak) with bone, grilled. Grilled Huachinango. Grilled huachinango, the secret to a good grilled fish is to grill it over charcoal. Grilled Octopus. An easy and delicious recipe for grilled octopus for the weekend.

Side Dishes

Grilled Marinated Vegetables. Served cold with vinaigrette or hot right off the grill, these vegetables are a delicious and light dish. Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese. A light dish of zucchini rolled with goat cheese, parsley, and basil. It only has 80 calories! Mushrooms Stuffed with Tomato and Cheese. Delicious mushrooms stuffed with chopped tomato and grated manchego cheese. Grilled Asparagus. These grilled asparagus are easy and delicious. They are marinated in a balsamic, lemon, and soy sauce.

Desserts

Grilled Pineapple with Ginger Cream. Grilled pineapple with ginger cream is a healthy and delicious dessert or snack. Grilled Peaches with Cream. Cooking peaches on the grill caramelizes the natural sugar in the fruit, giving it a more intense flavor. These peaches are served with whipped cream and toasted almonds, very tasty! Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream. Delicious grilled pineapple both on the grill and in the oven.

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