Dads and Grads month of June, but so much more.
“Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it and due to be repaid next January.”
~ Hal Borland
June is not just about Dads and Grads; it’s a month full of exciting events. We have the vibrant Juneteenth, a Federal holiday since 2021, and the official start of summer, the Solstice, all in the same week. If you’re in Southern California, you might experience June Gloom, but don’t worry, we’ll be sizzling by July.
- Father’s Day – June 16th
- Juneteenth – June 19th
- Summer Solstice – June 20th
We have some recipes you will like and products we recommend.
Recipes
- Inside Out Almond Joy Cake
- Instant Pot Pimento Cheese Shrimp
- Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- How to Cut a Sandwich with a Carving Fork
- Tomahawk Steak Sous Vide Grilled to Perfection
- Layered 1234 Cake for Dessert
Helpful Products
Recipes
Inside-Out Almond Joy Cake
Inside-Out Almond Joy Cake for Father’s Day with a buttery chocolate interior adorned with marshmallow fluff frosting, coconut, and chocolate-covered almonds. Dads will be impressed by this unique cake.
Pimento Cheese Shrimp combines two Southern favorites with rice in the Instant Pot for an easy dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes!
This easy-to-make Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe is from a former Pan Am stewardess—you know it’s got to be good!
Dessert
Video
We have all been there. You have a wonderful sandwich with lots of luscious filling, and when you go to cut it, the insides leak, the bread folds up and goes in different directions, then you have to put it back together. Not anymore.
Learn how to cut a sandwich using a carving fork to hold your creation in place, ensuring precision and presentation.
Exclusive Recipe
Tomahawk Steak Sous Vide Grilled to Perfection
Whether for a special occasion or a gourmet meal at home, Tomahawk Steak via sous vide and perfect grilling are sure to impress. Pictured is my lucky friend munching on the bone at a BBQ party at the park.
Recommendations
These are some of the things we use and love. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I use these products myself and want you to be able to find them easily.
Cake Strips
Putting wet cake strips around your cake pan means you will have flat layers. You won’t have to cut off the top of your baked layers and waste good cake. The wet strip keeps the pan cool enough so the edge of the cake doesn’t bake before the middle. Have cakes come out like a professional chef.
Bourbon Land
A fascinating book, named Best New Cookbook Spring 2024, Bourbon Land, by James Beard award-winning Chef Edward Lee, is about the history and lore of the venerable American whiskey, Bourbon, with recipes not just for drinks but Bourbon Salt, among others that I am eager to make.
What we’re cooking next
Chef! What’s in store for July? the grill!
See you next month at The Good Plate.