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Alright men, my better half has a birthday coming up this weekend and I wanted to make him a dinner, it won’t be a surprise if he sees this but that’s ok. I’m dieting so we aren’t eating dinners together anymore but I want to do something special for him. He’s an amazing man and deserves the best everyday, I already have something in mind but I’m curious what some of y’all would like to have? So give me some suggestions and ideas. And if you have a bourbon suggestion to go with it, throw that in too. Thank you in advance!


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Bows & Bullets said:
Yea my plan was a nice big ribeye and baked potato, just thought I’d see if any other men had suggestions :)


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if possible, get a prime grade rib-eye. A good twice baked potato, with all the goodies already there. A bottle of Bookers or Bakers. Or any good bottle that’s closer to a $100, we live in a great time for bourbon. Sounds like you already got the good woman part covered.

Rinse and repeat ad nausea for happy man.
 
Rockchucker said:
if possible, get a prime grade rib-eye. A good twice baked potato, with all the goodies already there. A bottle of Bookers or Bakers. Or any good bottle that’s closer to a $100, we live in a great time for bourbon. Sounds like you already got the good woman part covered.

Rinse and repeat ad nausea for happy man.
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He definitely deserves a good woman, better than me!! But I try! Thank you!


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I would be happy with anything my wife prepared for my birthday, but if it's not going to be the best steak I've had in a while, I think I would want mustard fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy and collards.

For my later on drink, I would like Jefferson's very small batch.
 
Sounds to me like you're a wife who cares enough to make him happy so a sub sandwich and a back rub could be a memorable experience, for both of you. Enjoy!
 
Burnt ends of brisket or king crab legs are a good alternative to a steak.

Corn pudding is one of my special occasion side dishes. Silver Queen ears of corn too, but unfortunately those are not yet in season.
 
Ferrisfan said:
Burnt ends of brisket or king crab legs are a good alternative to a steak.

Corn pudding is one of my special occasion side dishes. Silver Queen ears of corn too, but unfortunately those are not yet in season.
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He likes burnt ends! But that I don’t think I can do lol I do know he wants to try them from the Fox Brothers down in Georgia which I plan on taking him to when we go visit his son sometime and pass through that area.


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Bows & Bullets said:
He likes burnt ends! But that I don’t think I can do lol I do know he wants to try them from the Fox Brothers down in Georgia which I plan on taking him to when we go visit his son sometime and pass through that area.


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Don't know if you're in the area, but Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson has great burnt ends. Really the only thing that I haven't liked from them is the corn bread.
 
For me , juts pick something that you can make that he likes (doesn’t matter what we want) Don’t stray too far from what you do - last thing he wants is you stressed over making dinner. Make it a good day all around
 
Bows & Bullets said:
Yea my plan was a nice big ribeye and baked potato, just thought I’d see if any other men had suggestions :)


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Awesome choice! You can't go wrong.

Now that my parents live within an hour, I also get a choice. This year I told her I'd be very happy with either of a couple dishes she made while I was young. Those are my comfort foods. If you are fortunate enough to still have his mother with you, you might also consider asking her what his favorite meal was growing up.
 
Howland said:
Awesome choice! You can't go wrong.

Now that my parents live within an hour, I also get a choice. This year I told her I'd be very happy with either of a couple dishes she made while I was young. Those are my comfort foods. If you are fortunate enough to still have his mother with you, you might also consider asking her what his favorite meal was growing up.
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That’s a great idea! He loves her biscuits!


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Two fried end cut pork chops. Butter Beans. Field peas. Cob corn. Rice. Fried lace cornbread. A piece of Chocolate cake from the Highway 90 Bistro. Big Cold Glass of Lemonade!!!
;) :cool:👌🙋‍♀️ Dammit BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That'd fit me for a Last Supper.

ETA: Bake a potato 'bout the size of a regulation soft ball in diameter and 6 inches log. When it cools to the touch cut it in silver dollar slices 1/4 inch thick leaving the skin on......fry them in the same grease you fried the pork chops in until the sides are crisp....................take out and drain....salt liberally.....
Orgasmic...................
 
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Bows & Bullets said:
He likes burnt ends! But that I don’t think I can do lol I do know he wants to try them from the Fox Brothers down in Georgia which I plan on taking him to when we go visit his son sometime and pass through that area.


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Coincidentally, I just watched this last night.

It had me swearing.

 
For me, it’s ribs. Fall off the bone ribs w a sweet BBQ sauce, cheddar mashed potatoes, and corn. I’m a simple guy.
 
The best advice so far...keep the stress low. You being happy/relaxed will make his day much better.

An alternative side to any meat, risotto, garlic and/or parmesan are great additions, maybe throw some shrimp or scallops on top.

Caesar salads are easy and tasty. Fresh green beans, slightly cooked are also great, if he likes them.

Include his favorite kind of bread. (Hawaiian rolls can be a treat if he doesn't have a preference.)

Other dessert ideas depending on his tastes: pecan pie, apple cobbler, cheesecake, brownies; adding ice cream is always a winner.

Much smarter people here to help with the liquor, but if he likes wine, a good cabernet sauvignon goes well with red meat.

Lastly, a soft kiss on his neck and a whisper into his ear about how happy you are to have him for your man will make him most happy.
 
TheWallrus said:
The best advice so far...keep the stress low. You being happy/relaxed will make his day much better.

An alternative side to any meat, risotto, garlic and/or parmesan are great additions, maybe throw some shrimp or scallops on top.

Caesar salads are easy and tasty. Fresh green beans, slightly cooked are also great, if he likes them.

Include his favorite kind of bread. (Hawaiian rolls can be a treat if he doesn't have a preference.)

Other dessert ideas depending on his tastes: pecan pie, apple cobbler, cheesecake, brownies; adding ice cream is always a winner.

Much smarter people here to help with the liquor, but if he likes wine, a good cabernet sauvignon goes well with red meat.

Lastly, a soft kiss on his neck and a whisper into his ear about how happy you are to have him for your man will make him most happy.
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So, what are you up to later on?
 
rdinatal said:
Whatever you decide don't be too concerned if he needs to cook/grill outside. Just get the 'stuff', prepare and let him enjoy.

You can do the dessert...
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I like this idea. A lot!

I don't know what your husband is like, but I love firing up the grill and going to town on it. If my wife picked up some steaks and fixed everything up so it was ready to go on the grill? Oh, happy birthday to me!

An outdoor setting with the table already set up, dessert already taken care of, drinks ready to go, birthday banners up, whatever decorations appropriate. Friends/family over, if it's that type, just you and him if not. Steak already seasoned/marinated and ready to toss on the grill, along with anything else to be grilled. Everything else required for the meal already made and ready to go.


Now, apparently that doesn't work so well the other way around. While in Oahu last year for work, my wife flew out to make it a "working vacation" with me. I took her to Shabuya, a shabu style restaurant where you have a hotplate built into the table top for each person. Pick a broth, pick the meats and veggies and whatnot, and go to town.

I thought it was a unique social dining experience for her, like nothing she'd experienced before.

Her comment?

"You take me out to eat and I've got to cook my own food?"

Another fine example of the differences between men and women!

🤣
 
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I do most of the cooking, so I love it when my wife says "how about I order you meaty pizza?"

I usually make myself ribs and wings as a special meal.

Like others have said, keep it simple and low stress for you too. I hate seeing my wife stressed in the kitchen with her already stressful occupation.
 
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