My Father's Day Recipe Round Up #recipesfromtheheart and KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

 Happy Father's Day Everyone!  I hope all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, husbands and male role models out there are having a grand day today.


Today's event is being hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Jen of Juanita's Cocina. They teamed up with their blogger friends to help raise awareness and support for Cancer and Hospice today in memory of Kim's dad. We encourage everyone to read the posts and share their own experiences with cancer. We also would like to encourage everyone to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society and also to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Hospice was a key element during Kim's father's battle with cancer. They made it possible for Kim to care for him at home. So please show your support and donate if you can. You can also contact your local Hospice and donate directly to them if you wish. A little goes a long way!

Cancer seems to touch most of our lives. I also have been touched by cancer with it affecting many members of my family.  The member that is very close to my heart is my darling father.  I am lucky that I got such a wonderful man to call my father.  My dear Dad is now in his 80's and still the strong patriarch of our family.   I always thought my dad looked like a silent film star (and I have heard that by many other people as well).  But he's not just handsome, he's a man of many talents as well.  He is an artist, fantastic singer, musician (he can play the violin, guitar and  mandolin).  He also loves to be knowledgeable about everything so he literally reads the newspaper from cover to cover.

The one thing my dear Dad cannot do by any means is cook.  His is lucky to be married for over half a century to my mother... the best cook I know.  I asked my mother for his favorite dish and she had to admit he loves it all.  He is not a picky eater either.  He can be happy with an elaborate meal or just as happy with peanut butter and crackers.  The one thing he does have to have several times a day is a hot cup of tea.  So I did a variety of food from savory to sweet (he loves both equally) to showcase the dishes my Dad would love and enjoy.

My father has always been larger than life and healthy, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, it took a toll on him.  He endured a major operation and long recovery, but he took it on and beat it.  I am so fortunate to still have this man I call "Thathi (father in Sri Lanka) in my life for his wisdom, loving and caring nature.   So thank you Thathi for all you have done for your children and continue to do for us. 

Recipe Links:

Sri Lankan Wattalappan (Treacle & Coconut Milk Flan)

Sauteed Eggplant Salad (Vegan)

Lemon and Sage Roast Chicken

Basic Lentil Curry-vegan version

Confetti Fried Rice (Vegetarian)

Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake

Sri Lankan Kokis

World on a Plate (Dumplings): Sri Lankan Patties (Savory Filled Pastry)

Curried Beef Pot Roast (Slow Cooker)

Cinnamon Ginger Apple Cake

Giveaway Information:

The bloggers that are part of the Recipes from the Heart event have banded together and are giving away one (1) KitchenAid Mixer within the US and Canada sponsored by KitchenAid.

Enter for your chance to Win an Artisan® Series KitchenAid®  Stand Mixer in the color of your choice (there are 26 to choose from) as well as an Ice Cream Maker Attachment. A sweet choice for all,  this creative attachment features the largest ice cream bowl capacity in the industry. Prepare 2 quarts of ice cream, sorbet, gelato or other frozen desserts. We're pleased to announce the giveaway is open to Canadian residents, as well as U.S. Residents. Winner will be chosen and announced during the pinchatlive event, described below. Winner will also be notified via email and has 48 hours to respond. If winner does not respond another winner will be chosen. 1 Stand Mixer and 1 Ice Cream Attachment are being given away as a group, not 1 per blog just to be clear for our readers. 

There are bonus prizes for the pinchatlive event. We are giving away 1 Vanilla Infused Gift Box Set, 1 Lemon Infused Gift Box Set and a $30 Amazon Gift Card.  In order to participate in this event follow the Pinterest Board #recipesfromtheheart. Hop on the Pinterest board on June 22 at 2 pm Est to follow along. We'll ask questions and those who comment are entered to win the bonus prizes. There will be a G+ Hangout on Air during the event as well. Winners of the pinchatlive event must be Canadian or U.S. residents.

Visit Facebook.com/KitchenAidCanada and click on the “More than a Mixer” tab to explore all 12 attachments available for the KitchenAid® Stand Mixer.

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Okay so here's the list of participants:  

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Home-made Strawberry Topping by Cravings of a Lunatic

Chili Verde by Juanita's Cocina

S'Mores Brownies in Jars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Dark Chocolate and Orange Muffins by The Dutch Baker's Daughter

Boston Cream Pie by Pass The Sushi

My Fathers Day Recipe Round Up by Curry and Comfort

Tropical Smoothie by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

Mini Gugelhupf by Masala Herb

Sauteed Strawberry and Sugarsnap Salad by Cook The Story

Cranberry Cashew Breakfast Muffins by In Fine Balance

Arugula Salad with Sundried Tomatoes and Mushrooms by Crazy Foodie Stunts

Spicy Beef Sliders by Katie's Cucina

Thai Red Curry Soup by Damn Delicious

Suman (Sweet Rice and Banana Leaves) by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Fresh Vegetable Salad by White Lights on Wednesday

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Sundae by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

Cinnamon Chip Cookie Butter Bars by The Messy Baker

Berry/Cherry Fro-Yo Ice Cream by Cookistry

Honey Beer Bread by Hungry Couple

Cinnamon-Chocolate Chip Pancakes by The Spiffy Cookie

Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars by Sweet Remedy

Cookies and Cream Brownies by Cooking in Stilettos

Blueberry Lemon Cake by Roxana's Home Baking

Angel Cake by Ninja Baking

and

Knit (or crocheted) Grey Brain Cancer Mustache Pin by Knit, Purl, Damn!

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