Happy 80th Birthday Dad! The following recipe is (entirely unedited) from my dad’s mom. I am publishing it for my dad’s 80th birthday and spoiler alert, when he visits in a couple of days he may or may not be having these along with his favorite birthday dinner she made for him as a kid,…
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Belgian Oven Dinner
Happy 80th birthday dad. This is from your mom and me. Yum
Tartar Sauce
This is a delightful brightly season version of tartar sauce, perfect for fish & chips, or any seafood. I also love it for dipping fries (chips) or tots. Be sure to serve alongside hot sauce such as Tapatio or Cholula, and fresh lemon wedges so everyone can get the flavor they like best. Ingredients Instructions
My Gratitude This Year
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