My Dad makes the best-grilled hot dogs!

Well, my Dad makes the juiciest hamburgers.

So, my Dad can make BBQ Chicken that tastes great!

Well, my Dad grills the best kabobs I have ever tasted.

OK. Beat this. My Dad can grill steak with seasonings; fry French fries in a fryer, and toss a salad all at the same time!!

From this conversation it appears that Moms aren't the only ones in the kitchen. Have you noticed your Father spending more time at the grill, in front of the stove or washing vegetables in the sink? Men are starting to create their own domain and style when it comes to serving up meals for the family. Preparing supper has become more of a family affair and children are learning the ins and outs of food preparation from both parents. This is a great for the future of cooking. No longer will children be asking for Mom’s special casserole, but they will also be asking for Dad’s great chicken stir-fry!

Because of the increased role of Dad working in the kitchen, meals will probably take on some different flavor. Men have a need to be precise and to try new projects. So the kitchen may become a place for new creations or new appliances. If this is the case, welcome the new ideas and everyone will benefit.

To help your Dad become the best cook in the neighborhood, he may need some new equipment such as a great knife for dicing, and one for slicing. He might also like a fork or poultry lifters when roasting turkey or ham. Dad will love to have nice sharp knives to cut meat and vegetables. He can also create perfectly shaped meatballs with his mini meat baller. Anything that speeds up preparation is a great item to have in the kitchen. He will also want to try the French fry express to make some healthy spiced up fries to bake in the oven.

Jerky has great appeal. Make your Dad the “Jerky Meister” with equipment and seasonings to use at home. If he likes to hunt, the Jerky Master is a great piece of equipment to use for venison and turkey. With a meat grinder and seasonings, Dad can have his favorite healthy snack!

And for the Dad that does it all – the meat on the grill, the potatoes in the oven, the vegetables on the stove and tossing the salad too – a remote meat thermometer can keep track of the steak and alert him when it reaches medium rare! Electronics have come to the kitchen and a Multitask Digital Timer keeps track of it all!

It is also good to let Dad know he much he is appreciated and all the delicious food he is creating! Recognize him this Father’s Day in a fun way present him with his own Chef’s hat. Who knows, maybe a second career is waiting?