Dads Day
The healthier Father’s Day menu was a success!
We started off with hummus, carrots, Arnold Sandwich Thins and pita chips made with Ezekiel whole wheat pitas topped with an herb seasoning…
and Trader Joe’s Creamy Spinach Dip with the same dippers…
The main dishes were all about the grill. The guys gotta have some steak…
I was really excited for this dish from Eating Well Magazine – Grilled Shrimp over White Bean Salad…
It was very fresh tasting and light! My only change would be to cut back on the lemon in the dressing for next time. Otherwise, it’s a keeper…
Another Eating Well Magazine keeper – Grilled Zucchini Salad with Shaved Parmesan…
I loved the addition of the toasted almonds!
More green…
and some red! I made bruschetta topping and put it on sliced Ezekiel hot dog buns. The buns aren’t pre-sliced so you can slice them just as you would a baguette. I toasted the slices in the oven, turning so that each side was crisp, then topped them. Awesome…
Dinner at our house wouldn’t be complete without some sort of pasta. I opted for whole wheat orzo and tossed it with bruschetta topping and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese…
I filled my plate without trepidation 
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and had plenty of room for dessert…
Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream” !!! No sugar!!! I will share the recipe with you this week.
Right now, I have to go… unfortunately, this put a little damper on the festive night…
Little daughter has a bulls-eye rash on the back of her leg. Off to the doc for a Lyme confirmation 
Hope everyone enjoyed their day! I was thrilled to be able to share the day with my 3 Dads!
left to right: Dad-in-law, Dad of my daughters, My Dad
and with their “matching” presents…
Love you, DADS!!!
Have a great day, everyone!
What is your favorite health-related magazine?
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
21 comments
I do that with hot dog buns too! They make perfect crostini.
Looks like you had a nice day! Despite the tic bite. 
I love Runner’s World – very motivational. Last week my mom got a bullseye rash on her leg and took care of it right away at the ER and got antibiotics. She’s totally fine now, so hopefully your daughter won’t have any problems.
can you come and be my family’s personal chef? : )
Marisa Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I would love that job!
All of that food looks AWESOME! Looks like y’all had a great day!
You give me such great ideas for all the great meals you make.
I hope your daughter is going to be fine.
Wow, you totally did a GREAT job on Dad’s Day. And what a great looking group of guys!
Lovin the t-shirts.
Marisa Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 9:06 pm
You just made their day, Reen!
I just want to really commend you for providing healthy but flavorful food for your loved ones. I am inspired by your dedication and promise.
Marisa Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Thank you so much for that, Kristen
I love my ”Fitness” magazine and ”Oxygen” magazine, can’t wait to see the recipe for that delicious lookign ice cream. Your shrimp is making me miss seafood. yum
I’m so glad the food worked out! It all looks delicious!
I’m hoping your daughter’s okay – I am always checking my girls for ticks and rashes, the downside of living in the Northeast, I guess.
oh no – i hope your daughter’s okay!
my fave mag is body + soul
You rocked that dinner – way to show your healthy love! I hope your daughter is okay….
Hope your daughter is ok. I think I need you to come cook for me! Everything looks so wonderful!
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It looks delicious! You really are an artist, you know that? I’m wondering-impishly-whether or not you ever plan food to eat just because you know it will look great on the blog. To me, if it looks great, taste is a happy secondary.
Marisa Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Haha! When I eat something that doesn’t look that pretty (like lentil soup which is impossible to make it not look like dog food), I think “ugh, that’s not very blogworthy”! But, I do (embarassingly) get excited when I make a dish that looks beautiful. I definitely eat with my eyes first!
Sounds like a great day!! Food looks absolutely the best!
I hope little daughter is ok
Like food, I go through far too many magazines Clean Eating, Womens Running, Canadian Running, Parents, I like Eating Well too.
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Awesome dinner!!!! My favorite magazines are Clean Eating, Women’s Health, Shape and Self.
Jen
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your poor daughter (and you) I have worked not to know a ton about lyme as I fear even just the knowledge would panic me.
xo xo
Carla