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Top 10 Manly Foods
Not only is my dad good with tools but he can cook too! I’ll always remember him standing around the grill cooking something. He could also whip up a mean breakfast in the kitchen.
I think that all men, especially fathers should be able to cook something — at least one dish or meal that brings warmth to the table that also provides lasting memories.
This top 10 list is in no particular order…just inspirations from the old man and life in general. I think these are pretty manly meals and every dad should be able to cook at least one. Here we go:
1.) RIBS:
This is a no-brainer living in the south, especially in Memphis. These are NOT easy to cook, but if you can master them…or at least make the edible, you’ll have people asking from the all the time.
2.) HAMBURGERS:
And I’m not talking about the frozen patties. Nothing says summer like a nice fresh burger hot off the grill. Dad never uses frozen and you can taste a difference…trust me. I’m guilty of using the frozen patties (Much easier with a toddler running around), but I really want to make the switch to fresh meat full time.
3.) MACARONI AND CHEESE:
Again…Fresh mac & cheese — not the stuff out of the box. More than just a classic comfort food, you can easily make this into a meal for the whole family with the right recipe. My dad makes some great homemade mac & cheese and he inspired me to come up with a recipe that I think is pretty good.
4.) CHILI:
Maybe this has been on my mind since it’s been a little cool here in Memphis…and chili is the prefect cold weather comfort food. Chili also calls to the man in each of us…you can almost feel the cowboy coming out in you when you sit down with a warm bowl of chili.
5.) GUMBO:
What can I say about gumbo…a very humble meal that comes from the coon asses of Louisiana. Not an easy dish to make, but it can be so good if done right. Pair this with a cold beer and some corn muffins and you’ll have one heck of a dinner.
6.) RED BEANS & RICE:
Ahhh…another great comfort food and another simple humble dish. Like gumbo, pair this with a cold beer and corn muffins and you’ll be full in no time.
7.) FRIED CATFISH:
Maybe this is just another southern thing, but you haven’t eaten unless you’ve had some fried catfish. I’m not a big fried food eater (everything in moderation - right?) but this dish is too good to pass up. Great with hush puppies!
8.) STEAK:
Not much to say here — steak pretty much speaks for itself. This is something that every man should know how to cook, whether it’s on the grill or in the oven.
9.) WINGS:
Another fried food that I don’t eat too often, but they definitely have their place on the dinner table. I don’t know how to make these — not sure I even want to try. Around here it’s almost an art form…it all comes down to the sauce and how they are cooked. Maybe I’ll try making them one day.
And last but not least…..
10.) FRIED TURKEY:
OK - I’m starting to see a trend here…3 fried meals…but hey - the old man only fries a turkey once a year…maybe twice if we’re lucky. And I know that I said that you haven’t eaten unless you’ve had fried catfish — well, I mean it now.
This is one incredible meal and will make your mouth water just thinking about it. He usually cooks them when it’s cold outside and I love watching the steam from the boiling oil. How far away is Thanksgiving?
Let’s get cooking!
–TW
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- burgers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49502976207@N01/18457338/)
- macaroni & cheese (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59179708@N00/51040710/)
- chili (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50631797@N00/71296038/)
- gumbo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cote/355006843/)
- red beans and rice (http://www.flickr.com/photos/veganwarrior/154758119/)
- fried catfish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32363615@N00/108443240/)
- steak (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roland/180773035/)
- wings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daxiang/111169153/)
- fried turkey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whalt/73464137/)
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Oh, and my man Joe made some red AND black beans and rice this week. He does it more Cuban style than anything else, he was taught by a Cuban lady how to make it.
And it is delicious.
OMG man, you tease, my eyes saw that pic of the ribs and my stomach almost jumped right through my throat and out of my body and onto those ribs!
NUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
::drools::
OK I will work on your rosary this weekend. I will sing songs and pray as I’m doing it. I sure hope you like it.
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Very nice list! Although I’m not a man, I’m sure every person in existence, and especially the south, should know to make Chicken and Dumplings. I add fresh crumbled bacon to the dumplings and it’s to die for! I’m starting to think of dishes that are fitting for this nice cold weather we have and dumplings is my favorite!
Although I do agree that fried catfish is to die for! Can you believe my boyfriend doesn’t even like it?
T.L.:
Cuban style red-beans & rice? Sounds really good! Pardon my ignorance, but what makes the dish Cuban?
I have family roots in southern Louisianan and I’d love to be taught by a good ole’ Cajun to make a mean gumbo or jambalaya. I bet it makes a big difference when you can learn the right way from the beginning.
And I’ll be in touch about the rosary - thanks again!
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LoveVsHate:
Thanks for your comment, and you bring up a good point about chicken & dumplings. So…when are you cooking? They sound fantastic!
No-I can’t believe that he doesn’t like fried catfish…I thought everyone south of the Mason-Dixon line loved to eat catfish…guess I was wrong.
Did he have a bad experience with them at one time?
–TW
Tyler,
Oh yes, I was under the impression that everyone in the south just loved catfish, too. However, I’ve been proven wrong a couple times. Not only does my boyfriend not like catfish, my best friend doesn’t either. They both don’t like seafood in general. I don’t get it…
As far as me cooking…I’m making my famous Chicken and Dumplings sometime this week. Come up to Covington and I’ll make ya a bowl. haha
Tyler,
Oh yes, I was under the impression that everyone in the south just loved catfish, too. However, I’ve been proven wrong a couple times. Not only does my boyfriend not like catfish, my best friend doesn’t either. They both don’t like seafood in general. I don’t get it…
As far as me cooking…I’m making my famous Chicken and Dumplings sometime this week. Come up to Covington and I’ll make ya a bowl. haha
this is something i vomit when i saw it. how can you people be so cruel . yakk!
Tyler: I think I should mention that I’m going to have to strip and refinish all of the wooden crosses I have because none of them come in dark brown. They are all painted in colors like red, yellow, blue, orange and dark green. I really don’t have any choice but to refinish them. They came in a bag of 100 crosses that were pre-painted.
Merimbula:
Please explain “…you people…” Meat eaters? Southerners? What do you mean?
Also - these are just my opinion and you, of course, are welcome to your own.
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TL: Please don’t through any trouble. Dark green will fit the bill just fine.
–TW
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