What beter way to celebrate Father’s Day than getting outside and soaking up the sunshine.

Even on his big day, he probably won’t mind manning the grill and hanging out in the backyard, perhaps with a favorite beverage in hand.

Nothing says summer quite like barbecue, considered by some to be America’s national cuisine. And nothing brings people together for a fun time quite like a cookout.

John McLemore’s “Dadgum That’s Good: Kickbutt Recipes for Smoking, Grilling, Frying, Boiling and Steaming” has 125 recipes and shares the story of his family-owned business that started in their backyard. Masterbuilt grills, smokers and fryers have changed the face of outdoor grilling. To see the rest of this column and recipes click here.

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