Helping you answer the question: “What’s for dinner?” This week we are making a perfect summertime dinner of Carolina slaw dogs that start with grilled hot dogs topped with chili dog sauce and coleslaw, served with a side of the best air fryer potato wedges.
And for Father’s Day, show Dad some love by making him a dinner of grilled flank steak with a side of Cajun potatoes, BLT tortellini pasta, and a chocolate cobbler for dessert!
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Meal Prep & Leftover Tips
Grilled Hot Dog: Start with a hot grill grate to get the best char on the hot dogs. You can use a charcoal or gas grill; either will work.
Creamy Coleslaw: Do not over-mix. Stir until everything is just coated and stop. Over-mixing breaks down the cabbage and turns your slaw mushy. A light hand gives you that satisfying crunch in every forkful.
Hot Dog Chili Sauce: Use ground beef, pork, or turkey. Lean Ground beef is a popular choice for homemade chili, while ground turkey is a leaner alternative to beef. Ground pork adds a rich flavor to chili and can be cooked like ground beef or turkey.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges: Russet potatoes work best as they have a high starch content making them great for French fries and wedges. Soak the potatoes in cold water to remove some of the starch which helps make them extra crispy.
Grilled Flank Steak: Since flank steak is a lean cut, marinate it for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to tenderize and infuse it with flavor.
BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad: One of my favorite ways to cook bacon is in the air fryer. Or you can also bake bacon in the oven. Both are a great hands-off method and clean-up is easy.
Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes: Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed. Shake the basket halfway through for even crispiness.
Southern Chocolate Cobbler: Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans over the batter before baking for a nutty, crunchy twist. Or add a handful of pitted cherries (fresh or frozen) to the batter before the brown sugar layer.
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When it comes to celebrating the dads in our lives, good food is always part of the plan around here. Celebrate with easy, flavor-packed Southern recipes perfect for Father’s Day. A perfectly grilled main, tasty sides & a special dessert that’ll make him feel loved.
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