Men have a reputation for liking meaty meals. My boyfriend, in particular, seems to enjoy his pizza and subs with every kind of meat available. For me, that’s too confusing to my taste buds. I’d rather concentrate on a couple of complementary flavors. This is why we usually have to order two different pizzas, subs, etc.

At any rate, summer is a great time to try some different meaty meals for your dad, granddad, brother, son, and/or male friends. Even if it’s your first time trying one of these meat-ful recipes, you know guys will be eager to try it!

For one thing, just about anything done on the grill is going to be a hit. You can try an old fave (chicken, steak, burgers) and play with the spicing and marinade. Grill up some veggies to either serve on the side or on top of the meat. If doing burgers, try lightly grilling the buns to add even more manly flare.

Or to get a great meat-meal indoors, try one of the many versions of brisket that you can slow cook in a crock pot all day. I saw a great recipe for chile and beer braised brisket that you can probably find by using a search engine. Be creative and try some different brisket recipes yourself.

Finally, don’t forget to add some good side dishes to whatever meatable meal you choose. Potatoes are always great, veggies make you feel like you’re paying attention to the guys’ health needs, and dessert makes a fabulous finish for anyone.