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Ziggy’s Piggies cooks up a winner at KCBS contest

The world of barbecue competition can be a tricky one to navigate.  After honing his skills, presumably under cover of darkness to protect his secrets, Duncan Kramer, along with his cousin Lee Zeglin and a host of others finally entered the world of competitive barbecue this past weekend in Davenport, IA.  Ziggy’s Piggies took 1st overall in …

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Now, if you ask most dads what they want this year for Father’s Day,  they will humbly say spending time with the family is enough for them. While that may be true, you can make Father’s Day extra special this year by spoiling dad with a delicious grilled meal.

Below are a few backyard menu ideas with plenty of variety to suit everyone’s taste.

Manning the Grill 

father's day ribsIt’s all about Dad’s favourites on Father’s Day. While everyone relaxes, the ribs will be slowly cooking to mouth-watering perfection. This delicious menu is simple to prepare.

Catch of the Day 

grilled fish father day

The tangy fresh flavour of this Pico de Gallo is a perfect summer-time compliment to freshly caught pickerel, or any white fish that is available in your area of the world. If no local fish is available, halibut grills up beautifully.

Summer Classic

steak for father's day

Steak is a barbecue classic.   To make this meal a special one, the Caesar Salad gets an upgrade on the grill.

Backyard Feast 

father's day feastWhen the party is outside, you want to be where the fun is.   Preparing this whole meal on the grill means adults and kids can enjoy the afternoon together in the yard.

Grilled Dessert Father's Day

Any of these meals can be finished off with a simple dessert of grilled fruit and ice cream.

Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Sauce