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With Father's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get everyone together to celebrate your fabulous dad. If your immediate reaction was "oh shi*t!" I forgot, there's no need to fret because you still have plenty of time to throw this little party together. The best part—the party costs under $100. All that your dad really wants is to spend time with the family, so why book a reservation at a packed restaurant, when you can actually enjoy each other at home? Brunches on Father's Day are always so impersonal because that's a day when everyone decides to go out. Further, your conversation can get drowned out by the crowds.
Trout with Eggs
Make my delicious trout and eggs. The trout is local and so are the eggs. So I don't feel quite so guilty about the meal. And once you break into the yolk of the egg and let it run over into the trout, you'll simply melt.
Cost: About $51.00
Buttermilk Biscuits
Sup up the egg with Kelly Rossiter's ridiculously delicious buttermilk biscuits with green onions, black pepper and sea salt. Kelly recommends using regular, unbleached flour and adding a teaspoon of baking powder instead of self rising flour. These are great because they won't overpower the trout and the sea salt is the perfect match for the eggs.
Cost: About $12.00
Wine Glazed Summer Fruit
For a light but deliciously sweet dessert try Emeril's Wine Glazed Summer Fruit. It's made with delicious plums, peaches, and apricots soaked in yummy Chianti. Because the main course is so filling you'll just adore this classy but not-too-heavy dessert.
Cost: About $35
Total: About $98.00
Looking for a Father's Day gift? Consult our green gift guides:
Great Green Alternatives to Traditional Gifts for Dads and Grads
Trehugger: Father's Day Green Gift Guide: 10 Presents Dad Will Adore
More on Eco-Friendly Eating:
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More on Feeding a Crowd for Cheap:
Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: The Broken-Hearted Gourmet
Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Southwest Extravaganza
Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Celebrate Earth Month!
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