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I have always had a wonderful dad. I have a dad who is caring, understanding, patient, talented, full of good advice and most of all loves me, even with all of the faults and downfalls that I have. I also have a husband who mirrors all of the good qualities that my dad has. My husband is the reason all of the neighborhood kids envy our children. He plays with the kids whether it is a game of ball, flying kites, riding four-wheelers, or just playing a game of wrestling. On more than one occasion the neighborhood kids have commented that our kids have a "cool dad." I hope our children still think that in the years to come as they turn into teenagers with their own opinions.
I am grateful and appreciative of my dad and my husband for being the kind of men who set an example to our children and to all those around us. I am grateful for the kind and caring ways that my husband shows to our children every day. I have heard it said many times, "Anyone can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad."
This week I will be honoring the two dads in my life, and give thanks for all the efforts that are put into being not just fathers but dads.
This week as Father's Day is fast approaching, there will be many of us who will be celebrating fathers. Most of us will have food be part of this activity. When I think of a food that I could serve my dad on father's day, it is a delicious dessert full of chocolate. This week I would like to share a couple of recipes with you that any father would love to have, not just for dessert, but also for a main course.
Happy Father's Day to the two men in my life who make all other fathers fall short of what a dad should be.
Until next week's batter chatter may you give thanks and praise to the fathers in your life, for the sacrifices they have made, and make daily to make your life better.
Try making this week's recipes for your dad.... it may just earn you a few extra brownie points.
I can be reached at emilymarlowe@connect2 to share your recipes with all of our readers.
Dare Devil Pie
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust (chocolate, Oreo or even graham cracker)
1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Beat until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread on the bottom of crust.
2. In a large bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups milk. Beat with whisk for two minutes (mixture will be thick.) Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate four hours or until set. Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer.
Chocolate Monster Cookies
• 2 stick butter or margarine (I like Imperial brand)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease cookie sheets.
3. Cream butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until blended.
5. Thoroughly stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to egg mixture and stir until it is almost blended in.
6. Add the chocolate chips and stir until flour mixture is absorbed.
7. Bake for 16 minutes or until they appear set. Let cool on cookie sheets for five minutes, then transfer to racks to cool. |
