ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 1996 TAG: 9606120013
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 8 EDITION: METRO
This year, celebrate Father's Day with a feast that the family will remember. If the outdoors turns Dad on, fire up the grill and fix several kinds of pork chops, easily varied by altering the marinades.
Worcestershire sauce is a best bet for a piquant marinade base. It's also a healthy way to add flavor because it has no fat or cholesterol. Delicious as it might be, though, for safety, discard any leftover marinade - do not reuse.
While the grill's still hot, set up a side-dish kabob bar and get everyone involved. Have kids wash their favorite fruits and vegetables for grown-ups to slice. Fill small bowls with pineapple chunks, green, red and yellow pepper squares, cherry tomatoes, onion wedges and button mushrooms. Then let kids thread veggie skewers with colorful combinations that adults can brush with melted butter and grill. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for about an hour before using so they won't burn on the grill.
Remove silks and husks from fresh corn and moisten each ear with water. Wrap in foil and roast about 8-10 minutes, turning to roast evenly. Serve with butter, flavored with Worcestershire sauce.
For maximum safety around the heat, remember, adults only at the grill. Let the little ones help, but keep them at a safe distance.
Use flame-proof mitts and keep handy a fire extinguisher and a box of bicarbonate of soda to quell any flames that get out of hand.
To really show Dad how sweet you think he is, bake him an edible Chocolate Greeting Card Cake and decorate it with a personalized greeting.
Want more ideas for Dad's day? Several free recipe booklets are available.
Grill Crazy with Pork, from the National Pork Producers Council, features 16 recipes for grilled pork, side dishes, beverages and desserts, as well as barbecue facts and tips.
A new brochure from the Apple Growers of Washington features recipes for eight apple varieties.
Lea & Perrins 36-page color recipe booklet offers more than two dozen after-work main dishes, brunch ideas, snacks and recipes for entertaining.
To receive the booklets, send a self-addressed mailing label to: Father's Day Feasts, P.0. Box 10383, Des Moines, Iowa 50306.
Recipes for:
ZESTY APPLE WALNUT SALAD
APPLE CINNAMON SUNDAE
CHOCOLATE GREETING CARD CAKE
ONE-BOWL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
BALLPARK SOUP
DAD'S DELIGHT GRILLED CHOPS
POP'S GARLIC PEPPER CHOPS
HONEY-GARLIC PORK CHOPS
SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED AMERICA'S CUT PORK CHOPS
RANCH BAKED CHICKEN
LENGTH: Medium: 66 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: 1. This year's Father's Day fixins my include bonelessby CNBcenter-cut pork chops enhanced by a Worcestershire sauce marinade,
served with a sweet and crunchy apple salad and an apple cinnamon
sundae for dessert. 2. Chocolate greeting card cake. color.<