Remember when you used to make an ashtray out of popsicle sticks for dear old Dad for Father’s Day?

Not such a great idea.

Well, you can still make him something homemade – but this time, he’ll REALLY enjoy it.

Try making him a homemade steak rub (along with a really good cut of meat).

Here’s a fantabulous recipe that will make Dad very, very happy this Sunday. It’s got garlic powder, red chili flakes and lots of other good stuff to make a tasty and memorable steak.

Think of the smiles and tears and accolades for years to come! This will be a Father’s Day to remember. And you won’t have to wait in line at Denny’s.

Seriously, THIS homemade gift will be a Father’s Day home run!

Photo courtesy of Clarendon.Patch.com.

Good Day Café: Grilling Steak: MyFoxNY.com

It’s that time of year! So many things to celebrate – Father’s Day, graduations . . . summer!

And how do we celebrate things around here? Why, with food, of course!

So to help us do that, here’s a video of Arturo McLeod, executive chef at Benjamin Steak House in NYC, showing us exactly how to grill that perfect steak or burger.

My favorite takeaway from this one? Heat your grill 30-45 minutes before putting on the steaks.

Now that’s a HOT grill! Makes sense, though.

Mmmm, I can hear that beef sizzling now . . .

So, I just found out that June (yes, THIS month) is National Beef Steak Month!

How did I miss this? It just snuck up on me!

So, in honor of this very special month (and, well, because I just love a good steak recipe) here’s a step-by-step guide to a scrumptious summer salad featuring this month’s star:  STEAK!

It’s got grilled herbed steak mixed with tender couscous.

That word always makes me laugh. Couscous.

So get out there and celebrate this weekend! Your beef steak will be very honored – and your appetite will be very, very pleased.

Photo courtesy of Shannon K. Wendt via Examiner.com.