Best Father’s Day recipe ideas for a very special day! Our favorites to make for Dad- everything from Father’s Day Brunch to Father’s Day Cake! Enjoy!
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Father’s Day Grilling Recipes
Father’s Day Side Dish Recipes
Father’s Day Brunch Recipes
Father’s Day Cake Recipes
Father’s Day Dessert Recipes
How to keep food off the grill warm?
I serve many of my grilled items on a ceramic or porcelain plate or tray that I heat in the microwave. Ceramic and porcelain retain heat well, so if you plate your meat or other items hot, they will stay warm for around 15-20 minutes, which is usually more than enough time for people to prepare their plates and eat their food.
How to tell when your meat is done?
A thermometer is the ideal way to tell in your meat is done: Rare from 120-125 F, Medium rare from 130-135 F and Medium from 140-145 F. If you don’t have a thermometer however, you can use the touch test. Touch the cut of meat with your finger and then feel the fleshy part of your hand underneath your thumb. The meat is raw if it feels like the fleshy part. Now hold your thumb and index finger together and feel the fleshy part of your hand beneath your thumb: The meat is rare if it feels like that. Repeat for each finger: thumb to your middle finger = medium rare, ring finger and your thumb = medium, finally, join your pinky and thumb = well done.
Grilled Flank Steak
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound flank steak
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large zip top bag or resealable container, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Stir or shake the bag to combine.
- Place the flank steak into the bag with the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 6 hours, rotating a few times to make sure all of the steak is covered.
- Remove the steak from the bag and allow the excess marinade to run off. Discard the marinade.
- Grill the flank steak on a grill at high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the steak and your desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
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Father’s Day Grilling Recipes
GRILLED FLANK STEAK
Grilled Flank Steak is easy to make with a simple and flavorful flank steak marinade made up of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. This steak recipe cooks up quick and can easily feed a crowd. See the recipe for Grilled Flank Steak here.
BBQ CHICKEN BACON PINEAPPLE KABOBS
BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple recipe with tender chicken grilled with pineapple and bacon then slathered with your favorite BBQ sauce. These are the ultimate BBQ chicken kabobs and are perfect for your next cookout! BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple are so insanely delicious, you’ll be grilling these up often! These BBQ Chicken Kabobs are made in a way you’ve never tasted before and include all your favorite summer grilling flavors. See the recipe for BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs here.
GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN
Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe has just 3 ingredients and makes juicy, tender and flavorful chicken every time! Chicken Teriyaki recipe perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or grilling with friends and family. If you are looking for a simple and delicious marinade recipe, look no further. This no fail marinade makes the most perfect grilled chicken each time I use it. It is our go to recipe for a quick weeknight meal and we have even used it to impress whole groups of friends at neighborhood barbecues!! See the recipe for Grilled Teriyaki Chicken here!
CHILE LIME SMOKED CHICKEN
Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings made easy with a bit of prep and under an hour on the smoker! Bold, fresh flavors of chile lime paired with tender smoked chicken wings and topped with an amazing avocado crema make this my go-to wings recipe! See the recipe for Chile Lime Smoked Wings here!
THE BEST STEAK MARINADE
Steak marinade for the best steak of your life! Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, ginger and garlic; you’ll never taste a better steak marinade! Steak marinade recipe that’s insanely delicious & has been a favorite in our family for years. Comes together in minutes and you won’t believe the incredible flavor! This steak marinade recipe has been in our family for years (Thanks Aunt Pam!) and continues to be one of our favorites. See the recipe for the Best Steak Marinade here.
GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken recipe with a simple 4 ingredient sauce that’s incredible! Yields perfectly grilled, tender, juicy chicken with flavorful sauce. I’m always on the hunt for a good grilled chicken recipe and folks, this one is a winner! Oh heavens it is so good; do yourself a favor and make extra so you have plenty of leftovers. The honey mustard sauce is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. See the recipe for Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken here.
GRILLED HONEY CHICKEN WITH GLAZED PINEAPPLE
Grilled Honey Chicken with Glazed Pineapple recipe is a favorite grilled chicken recipe! The sweet and savory marinade is amazing and yields tender, juicy & flavorful chicken. Memorial Day is coming up and there’s nothing like firing up the grill for a fun, backyard get together. Add this amazing Grilled Honey Chicken to your menu! I’ve made this recipe for years now. It’s so simple and delicious- I don’t even measure the ingredients anymore. Add some fresh veggies and voila, dinner is served! See the recipe for Grilled Honey Chicken with Glazed Pineapple here.
SWEET & SPICY GRILLED STICKY CHICKEN
This Grilled Sticky Chicken recipe uses a tangy chicken marinate with a nice kick of spice and flavor! The sauce is easy to make and results in a sticky glaze on top tender, juicy grilled chicken. We love grilling chicken so I’m always on the hunt for great recipes. This one is fantastic- the sauce is flavorful with a bit of a kick and I love how easy it is to make. We served it with grilled pineapple and asparagus and a side of steamed rice. Anyone want to come over for dinner?! See the recipe for Sweet & Spicy Grilled Sticky Chicken here.
RANCH CHICKEN BACON KABOBS
I saw this recipe and KNEW I had to try it. Honestly everyone- it’s one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! I mean, I’ve had smoked salmon in Paris. Fish & Chips in London. Fresh pineapple in Hawaii. But I ate these chicken skewers fresh off the grill in my ole backyard and let me tell you, my taste buds sang. I think they’d be a fantastic appetizer or main dish. Game Day food, people- this would be perfect! Enjoy. See the recipe for Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs here.
JALAPENO BACON BURGER
Jalapeno Bacon Burger – A burger with bacon and jalapenos in the patty! Topped with a chipotle mayo for little smokey and spicy kick! Looking for a great burger to serve this weekend? Try this Jalapeno Bacon Burger. So easy, just a few ingredients, and everyone will love it. The jalapeno adds a little spice, but not too much. Add more or less depending on what your family likes. And did you notice the bacon is actually inside the burger! A little bit of bacon in every bite id definitely a good thing! I topped with our favorite guacamole and a chipotle mayo. Simple, easy, but bacon is involved, so you know it will be good! See the recipe for Jalapeno Bacon Burger here.
Homemade Burger Recipe
Your new favorite Burger Recipe! There’s nothing like a juicy cheeseburger with fresh crisp toppings on a toasted bun, paired with sweet corn on the cob or potato wedges. See the Homemade Burger Recipe here.
Father’s Day Side Dish Recipes:
Frito Corn Salad
Frito Corn Salad is a simple & flavorful summer salad perfect for any potluck or BBQ. It is packed full of fresh vegetables, cheese, bacon & crunchy Frito chips that are hard to resist! Get this Frito Corn Salad recipe here!
EASY CORN ON THE COB
We’ve been on a corn-on-the-cob kick this summer so I thought I’d share this super simple recipe with you. It’s fast, it’s easy and everyone loves it. I created a video to show how I’ve been cooking our corn too- LOVE this method!! It’s mess-free and done in no time at all. Enjoy! See the recipe for Grilled Corn on the Cob here.
GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH COCONUT GLAZE
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut glaze is a fantastic side dish or dessert! Made easy with coconut, brown sugar and fresh pineapple, this is the best grilled pineapple I’ve tasted! See the recipe for Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Glaze here.
THE BEST TEXAS CAVIAR
Texas Caviar combines delicious fresh vegetables with an amazing Italian dressing…plus you get the added crunch of tortilla chips in the mix! Texas Caviar…if you don’t know what that is, you can thank me for blessing your life with it. The name sounds odd, I know. The first few times I heard how amazing it was, I didn’t really listen because ummm… I don’t want to try caviar. Sounds pricey. And slimy. See the recipe for Texas Caviar here.
ROASTED GARLIC GUACAMOLE
I am a huge fan of avocados! Guacamole is an easy and versatile way to use them- it’s a great appetizer or you can top nearly any Mexican dish with it. Roasting the garlic beforehand mellows the garlic flavor- it adds a wonderful depth to the guacamole. I know, a whole tablespoon sounds like a lot, but trust me, it’s delicious! See the recipe for Roasted Garlic Guacamole here.
FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad is full of fresh southwestern flavors with black beans, corn, cheese and tomatoes. This hearty chicken pasta salad recipe topped with Fritos is perfect as a main dish or a side dish for potlucks and parties! See the recipe for Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad here.
COPYCAT KFC COLESLAW
After making homemade coleslaw a few times I’ve discovered there is a trick to getting it to taste right. When I realized how one simple step affects the taste, I made note to do that every time. This recipe tastes exactly like KFC’s coleslaw! It’s easy to make and goes well with my Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. {My family even puts it ON their sandwiches! yum!} See the recipe for Copycat KFC Coleslaw here.
PIZZA PASTA SALAD
Pizza Pasta Salad is easy and is so perfect for a spring or summer party! The ingredients make an incredible flavor that everyone will enjoy! Pizza Pasta Salad is a recipe that has become one of my go-to recipes for potlucks and family dinners because it is so easy and everyone loves it! See the recipe for Pizza Pasta Salad here.
CHICKEN CREAM CHEESE DIP
Chicken Cream Cheese Dip is a quick and easy hot appetizer. Perfect to throw together for a party or game day! Combining the classic flavors of chicken, bacon and ranch this cream cheese based dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser! See Chicken Cream Cheese Dip recipe here.
RANCH CHICKEN CHEESE DIP
Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip is the perfect appetizer for parties! This cream cheese dip recipe is made with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing – that’s it! See the recipe for Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip here.
BACON GRILLED CHEESE
Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! There’s nothing better than a hot and buttery grilled cheese sandwich. They’re one of my go-to meals for when I don’t really feel like cooking! Everyone in the family loves them. So just how exactly do you improve upon a classic? Simple- you add BACON! See the Bacon Grilled Cheese recipe here.
RANCH BLT PASTA SALAD
Salads and sandwiches are two of my favorite summertime meals, and this tasty Ranch BLT Pasta Salad combines both into one amazing dish. This salad has all the flavors of a classic BLT with the addition of ranch dressing and pasta. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue or neighborhood potluck! It’s one of my favorite dishes to take to summer time gatherings, because it such a crowd pleaser. I mean, who doesn’t love bacon? See the recipe for Ranch BLT Pasta Salad here.
Copy Cat Little Caesars Crazy Bread
Copy Cat Little Caesars Crazy Bread is a light and fluffy breadstick with a buttery garlic and parmesan cheese topping. You won’t know the difference! See the recipe for Crazy Bread here.
Father’s Day Brunch Recipes
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Caramel Apple Salad
Caramel Apple Salad is a fluffy, creamy, subtly caramel flavored salad that is filled with tart Granny Smith Apples and Milky Way candy bars. The whole salad is drizzled with caramel sauce to finish it off. See the Caramel Apple Salad recipe here.
BREAKFAST ROLLS
Breakfast Rolls filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage & cheese then rolled in homemade dough and baked to perfection. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner! See the recipe for Breakfast Rolls here!
Banana Pecan Pancakes
Banana Pecan Pancakes made with classic ingredients, adding banana and pecan for great flavor & texture! Homemade banana pancakes recipe with tips on how to make them light & fluffy! Get the Banana Pecan Pancakes recipe here!
BERRY JELLO PRETZEL SALAD
Berry Jello Pretzel Salad made with fresh berries & fruity Jell-O on a buttery pretzel crust! Gorgeous Jello salad recipe that tastes amazing and is so easy to make. See the Berry Jello Pretzel Salad recipe here.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole made with a hash brown patty crust, ham, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs and milk. Only a few minutes of preparation for this easy breakfast casserole recipe! See the recipe for this Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole here!
PEACHES AND CREAM WAFFLES
Peaches and Cream Waffles made with a crispy Belgian waffle recipe topped with a simple homemade chunky peach syrup and sweet cream. Perfect waffle recipe for special occasions and brunch! We combined two favorites for this delicious recipe and while the recipes are great on their own, putting them together like this has given us incredible results. The waffles are so perfectly crispy, even when topped with fresh peaches and cream, creating a powerful peaches and cream flavor that will have you licking the plate clean! See the recipe for Peaches and Cream Waffles here!
HAM AND CHEESE STRATA
You’re going to love this ham and cheese strata. Filled with ham, cheese, bread, red peppers, and eggs this breakfast casserole is flavorful, delicious, and filling. Ham and cheese strata is a delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for holiday mornings or long days when you want to start the day with a full tummy. This egg and cheese bake can be made ahead for a faster morning too. See the recipe for Ham and Cheese Strata here!
Father’s Day Cake
Kentucky Butter Poke Cake
Kentucky Butter Poke Cake is a delightful twist on a classic butter pecan pound cake! Buttermilk & cream cheese star in this rich, flavorful butter poke cake topped with toasted pecans. Get the recipe for this Kentucky Butter Poke Cake here!
ROCKY ROAD CHEESECAKE
Rocky Road Cheesecake is a baked chocolate caramel swirl cheesecake with an Oreo crust. It’s topped with toasted marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, pecans and caramel drizzle. This impressive looking cheesecake is an extremely easy, basic recipe that is definitely beginner friendly. See the recipe for Rocky Road Cheesecake here.
CHEESECAKE WITH BERRIES & CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Cheesecake with Berries & Chocolate Ganache is a creamy, homemade, six-inch cheesecake topped with a rich chocolate ganache. The Cheesecake is garnished with sugared berries that give this classic dessert a bright, fresh flavor. See the recipe for Cheesecake with Berries & Chocolate Ganache here.
Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake
Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake is made with marshmallows, frozen strawberries and strawberry jello! This simple strawberry shortcake recipe is made completely from scratch and the strawberries are baked right into it. Get this Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake recipe here!
Oreo Dump Cake
Oreo Dump Cake is a rich, decadent dessert made with just 6 ingredients! Easy Oreo cake is packed with delicious chocolate flavors and is so simple to make. Everything about this Oreo dump cake recipe is a recipe for success, from the crunchy cookies to the chocolate cake and marshmallow cream. Dump cakes with Oreo cookies is an easy recipe that has you throw everything together in a pan and bake to perfection! See the recipe for Oreo Dump Cake here!
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE
Chocolate Raspberry Cake is made with a cake mix and frozen raspberries and just a few more basic ingredients. This chocolate cake is topped with a simple and amazing chocolate ganache to create one of my favorite chocolate cake mix recipes! See the Chocolate Raspberry Cake recipe here.
MILKY WAY CAKE
Milky Way Cake is a huge hit at our house, it is made with melted Milky Way candy bars and topped with a chocolate marshmallow ganache! This Milky Way Cake recipe is totally different from anything I’ve ever tried before and it ended up being incredible! To make the cake batter, you actually use 8 melted Milky Way candy bars! The chocolate/caramel flavor comes out very strongly in the cake and is so yummy. The frosting is an amazing chocolate and marshmallow ganache that goes perfectly with the cake – just make sure to have a large glass of milk nearby because it is pretty rich! See the recipe for Milky Way Cake here.
EASY HOMEMADE VANILLA CAKE
Homemade Vanilla Cake is the easiest homemade cake recipe ever! Just 4 ingredients you likely already have on hand: sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla. Simple & easy cake recipe that’s a cross between angel food cake and sponge cake. See the recipe for Easy Homemade Vanilla Cake here.
RASPBERRY CREAM CAKE
Raspberry Cream Cake begins with a white cake mix that is topped with sweet whipped cream, raspberries and danish dessert. Wonderful raspberry cake recipe with great flavors! Raspberry Cream Cake is a favorite of mine! Fresh raspberries are in abundance these days so I decided it was the perfect time for me to make one of my favorite desserts. This is one of these super easy cakes that looks and tastes like it was a lot of work to make. Thankfully, that’s not the case! This cake comes together easily and everyone loves it. See the recipe for Raspberry Cream Cake here.
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM POKE CAKE
Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends – it is delicious and so pretty! Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is a dessert that I knew my daughter would love – she loves strawberries! I served it for dessert at a family gathering and everyone raved about it. I love how easy it is to make as well. Enjoy! See the recipe for Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake here.
MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE FROSTING
Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting is so light and refreshing and is the perfect cake for summer (or any other time too)! The recipe begins with a cake mix and then only requires 6 more ingredients for the cake and the frosting combined! Mandarin Orange Cake is so easy to make and the “frosting” is much lighter than traditional frosting which I love! I also love that this cake starts with a boxed cake mix and only requires a handful of simple ingredients – there are only three ingredients in the frosting! See the recipe for Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting here.
LEMON BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE
Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake is a classic pound cake recipe with the addition of fresh lemon! Buttermilk gives this Lemon Pound Cake a wonderful texture and everyone loves the bright flavor of the lemon glaze. See the Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake recipe here.
ROOTBEER FLOAT CUPCAKES
Root Beer Float Cupcakes are a fun & tasty spin on traditional Root Beer Floats! The flavor and festive touches make them perfect for summer entertaining. Root Beer Float cupcakes are in since school’s almost out and the temperature is rising- and that means summer is nearly here! These cuties have great flavor and my kids loved the festive touches. They’re perfect for Memorial Day barbecues! See the recipe for Root Beer Float Cupcakes here.
EASY NO BAKE CHEESECAKE
Easy No Bake Cheesecake with Strawberries is an easy 5 ingredient dessert that takes no time to make! Pudding mix, cream cheese and whipped topping make the smooth, no-bake cheesecake filling. Topped with fresh strawberries, it’s the perfect Spring dessert. See the recipe for Easy No Bake Cheesecake here.
FROZEN RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are a simple dessert made by combining cheesecake & raspberries. Sweet, creamy and delicious no-bake raspberry cheesecake recipe can be made ahead and comes together quick. See the recipe for Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Bars here.
Father’s Day Desserts
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL RECIPE
Double Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is a rich, twice the chocolate cheesecake turned into a sweet cheese ball! The rich chocolate batter combined with the tangy cream cheese then rolled in mini chocolate chips makes this a rich and delicious appetizer or dessert! See the Double Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe here.
POTATO CHIP COOKIES
Potato Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of salty and sweet! Butterscotch chips and potato chips pair together so well in this potato chip cookie recipe! See the recipe for Potato Chip Cookies here!
EASY WATERMELON COOKIES
I was inspired by some cute little cupcakes at a local bakery and just knew I wanted to transform them into cookies. I used Nellie’s Swig Sugar Cookie recipe, which is not only delicious but hello, super simple to make! (No rolling, no cutting, etc!) Add on some lovely buttercream frosting and sprinkles and voila, you’ve got yourself some easy watermelon cookies that are perfect for summer picnics! See the recipe for Easy Watermelon Cookies here.
CHERRY PIE COOKIES
Cherry Pie Cookies are an easy way to whip up some delicious cookie cups that satisfy your craving for cherry pie, without all the work! Cherry Pie Cookies came to be when I was craving cherry pie today, but didn’t really feel like whipping up a pie crust. So instead, I made Nellie’s Super Soft Sugar Cookies and translated them into Cherry Pie Cookies! My kids were drooling on the floor while I was making them. {Talk about testing a 3-year old’s patience. “No, we can’t have one yet, Mommy needs to take a billion pictures of the pretty cookies first.” Poor kid!} They’re so easy and taste delicious- I think they’d be gorgeous on a holiday table. Enjoy! See the recipe for Cherry Pie Cookies here.
SNICKERDOODLE APPLE PIE COOKIE CUPS
Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups combine two favorite desserts in a bite sized treat that is full of cinnamon and apple pie filling! Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups are one of my absolute favorite fall desserts.Call them cookies, or call them pies? Either way, they are absolutely delicious and they come together so easily too! Apple Pie is such a classic dessert but I just don’t really love pie crust so I wanted to try something different for the “crust” of these little mini apple pies. Apples and cinnamon just go together so wonderfully so I decided to use my favorite snickerdoodle cookie recipe to make the crust with. The results? AMAZING! See the recipe for Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups here.
LITTLE LEMON DROPS
Little Lemon Drops are delicious bite-sized treats that start with a cake mix – they are the perfect treat to take to your next party! The easy lemon glaze soaks into the inverted mini cupcakes and is a simple, incredibly delicious lemon cake mix recipe! Little Lemon Drops are absolutely amazing and everyone will love you for making and sharing them! I took these to a barbecue and they were devoured in about 5 minutes….long before the meat even started cooking! See the recipe for Little Lemon Drops here.
SNICKERDOODLE FRUIT DIP
Snickerdoodle Fruit Dip is creamy, delicious and full of the cinnamon flavor that is found in snickerdoodle cookies! This cream cheese fruit dip is super easy to make and is ready to serve within minutes! See the recipe for Snickerdoodle Fruit Dip here.
LEMON BERRY CHEESECAKE TRIFLES
White cake cubes, no-bake lemon cheesecake filling and fresh berries make the perfect summer dessert! Use red and blue berries for a July 4th celebration, or use just red berries for a Canada Day celebration. Either way, it’s going to be delicious! See the recipe for Lemon Berry Cheesecake Trifles here.
CHERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
I recently saw the Blue Bunny® Cherrific Cheesecake ice cream at Walmart and the wheels started turning -I started thinking about how good that ice cream would taste in between two graham cracker type cookies and knew I had to try it. The results are amazing and now I keep thinking about all of the different combinations of ice cream and cookies I need to try! See the Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe here.
Brownie Mix Cookies
Brownie Mix Cookies are rich fudgey cookies made from only 3 ingredients! Easily thrown together, these chocolate cookies will be your go-to for now on! Easy, adaptable and delicious! See the Brownie Mix Cookies recipe here.
Best Father’s Day recipe ideas for a very special day! Our favorites to make for Dad- everything from Father’s Day Brunch to Father’s Day Cake! Enjoy!
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