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[Cheriemek]

I am having Fathers Day at my house this year. There should be about 25 people (I am counting kids as people ). I first thought about having DH grill steaks, but he doesn't do well multi-tasking, and there would be many raw and burnt pieces of steak. So, he will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages. My question to you is, do you have any ideas for side dishes that are good and that I can make ahead?
ALSO - I would like to give each of the dads (there will be 6 of them) a small gift. Any ideas for that?

[JoanW]

We are doing something similar, but decided on fajitas, so we are having chicken and skirt steak, peppers and onions on the grill and then a fixins bar with the tortillas and toppings laid out like a buffet. The side dishes are a baked corn casserole, a black bean/corn salad, a tossed salad of some kind and a fruit salad. DH Pat does not care for the marinade, so nephew Andy is making some "plain" meat for him.

I'm making the cake from Crystal for dessert as well as a strawberry shortcake.

[emtpej]

Potato salad and coleslaw. Maybe texas toast.

Something with Donald and Huey, Dewy, and Louie? Or Best Buy / Home Depot gift cards?

[disneymom9092]

baked beans can be done in advance or in the crockpot. How about a nice jello salad? That has to be made in advance anyway-great recipes at JELL-O Gelatin, Pudding, and No-Bake Desserts - Every Diet Needs a Little Wiggle Room.

gifts? hmmm how about Starbucks gift cards? new coffee mugs filled with candy?

[AmyJune]

How about a grilling set for all the dad's so they can help your DH grill the meat?

For sides, baked beans can be baked the night before and served cold (at least I like them cold). Cucumbers in sour cream and vinegar can sit over night. Cole slaw, potato salad and deviled eggs can all be done ahead too! How about Ambrosia fruit salad?

[Teresa]

something we love with sausages - onions cooked till soft in butter and tons of worcheshire sauce.
Fruit salad (chunk up fruit and toss)
I love "church lady" greenbeans - canned green beans, bacon, and chopped onions cooked on the stove all day.

[lukeandbrookesmom]

Sides - potato/macaroni salad, cole slaw or summer slaw, beans, marinated grilled veggies.

Gifts - I like the idea of the gift cards for Lowes or Home Depot, maybe Sears, too.

[wheatenwalker]

Roasted corn salad as a side- one of my new favorites, and something with potato ( gotta have the taters) and a green salad. I think gift cards is a good idea-

[Diz]

Sides?

watermelon filled with fruit (makes the table pretty too) and a delicious fruit dip
Corn on the Cob left in the Cob cooked on the grill
Another baked bean fan (usually make them the day before)
veggie tray with dip
one year we boiled whole potatoes in advance and heated on grill - had various toppings to create your own loaded potato
my mom loved grilled green tomatoes
grilled brown sugar sweet potatoes

Gifts?
Aprons (to go with the grilling theme)
Key Chains (Walmart and Lowes has a great variety of inexpensive ones
Our Target had $5 FD tees in a variety of sayings

Have fun!