Last weekend we were lucky enough to all take a trip home to Philadelphia (I will never refer to anywhere else but home in my heart)… but we wanted to make the trip super special for my step-dad, Al, who has done A LOT behind the scenes for our family over the past decade. With Father’s Day around the corner, and his master grilling-style, I opted for a great family meal as a way to spoil him- dessert and all! We headed into Connecticut and stopped at Price Chopper to do some shopping for our meal. Being that this summer is already shaping up to be far too hot, we pre-packed a cooler with ice packs ready to store whatever meat we chose, as well as any snacks! Thankfully, some of my ingredients slid safely into the backseat without the need for cooling… like the brownies I was planning on elevating to a delicious summer favorite- I even picked up an extra box of Betty Crocker mix because they were on sale! We hopped back in the car ready for our BBQ the following night!
We arrived at my parents’ after an insane 9 hour commute (!) and sat down to the dinner my mom and Al had been preparing- cake and all- and relaxed! I was thankful that we had so much ice to store our delicious, soon-to-be enjoyed, Certified Angus Beef steak while we were on the road! That bad boy went straight into the fridge for the following night!
When I woke up Saturday, I was excited to begin my day- we went across the street from my childhood home and played at the June Fete (Addie’s 3rd, my 29th and Dave’s FIRST!)… and when it was time to come home, I got to baking! With the help of my mom- I love sharing in kitchen fun with the family- we whipped out S’mores Brownies that are sure to be the biggest hit at your next gathering!
For dinner, we devoured 7 lobsters- a family tradition on June Fete Weekend… and then it was time for grilling! We paired our delicious Certified Angus Beef Steak with Central Market Classic- Neil’s Favorite Steak Sauce (I also got the marinade… it is mouth watering!), which gave our juicy steak a kick with savory flavors.
And, of course, we didn’t forget to submit a picture to the Price Chopper Great Grilling Giveaway (just share a picture of what’s on your grill with #PriceChopperBBQ)- for the chance to win some awesome prizes, including a $500 Lowe’s giftcard!!
From Price Chopper website
And once we were filled to the gills, my brother ran inside and grabbed our dessert:
S’mores Brownies
Yields: 9-12… depending on your generosity!
For best results, use an 8×8 nonstick square pan
For the crust you will need:
* 2c graham crackers broken into pieces
* 2T sugar
* 1/4t salt
* 6T melted butter
Brownies:
* 1 box Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (and necessary ingredients)
Marshmallow Frosting
* 2 egg whites at room temp
* 1/2c sugar
* 1/4t cream of tartar
* 1/2t vanilla
Preheat your oven to 350°.
Pulse all of your crust ingredients in a food processor until they’re finely ground. Press your mixture, evenly, into the bottom of your pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Make your batter according to the package, and pour over baked crust. Bake for 36-39 minutes. When done, take out and let cool.
For the topping… whisk your egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a double boiler over med-high heat until the temp reaches 160°. Quickly move your mixture to a mixer with the whisk attachment- starting at a low speed and moving to high, whisk until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes). Then mix in vanilla.
Using a rubber spatula, spread your mix across your brownies!
We used a torch (I suggest a brulée torch, but we used one from the tool shed- just ask someone who knows how to use it!) to toast the top and give it a real s’mores look and flavor!
Cut your brownies with a sharp knife… and enjoy them with some milk!
When it comes to parents, we, as adult children, often want to give back to those who raised us to be the confident, well-adjusted adults that we are… but with kids of our own, it is hard to know what someone would want when they finally get you out of their home. For Dave and I, we hope that the gift of a good meal made my step-dad feel as special and loved as he is. Thanks to #CollectiveBias for giving me this opportunity to spoil such a wonderful man!
Want some more great ideas for your summer? Check out the House of BBQ Pinterest page HERE, or Price Chopper on Facebook, Twitter, IG and YouTube!
Did you do any special grilling for Father’s Day?
I don’t think I have a Price Chopper here in Middleboro, but it sounds like there are some in RI – and I am in RI a lot 🙂
We stopped at the one in CT- sadly there isn’t one here, but on our way “home” it’s a great pit stop!
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Sounds like you had a lot of fun. I think I gained 10 lbs just looking at the pictures of those yummy brownies. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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No way- they’re good for you! Think of all the running around you’ll do this summer in the heat 🙂
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I don;t have a Price Chopper in Fl, but I have heard good things about them. Those brownies look fantastic!!
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Hopefully you can make yourself a batch soon- Betty Crocker is everywhere- thank goodness 🙂
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Those brownies look delicious. And that sounds like an awesome giveaway.
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They are! I hope you get to make them this summer!
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Wow! your food makes me hungry especially the steak, yummy indeed 🙂 The brownies looks delish too. I might steal your recipe and thank you for sharing 🙂
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Steal away! And yes… the steak! It’s been a pregnancy craving of mine 🙂
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Your S’mores Brownies look amazing!! I actually had these (well, similar ones) at a birthday party/BBQ I was at with my family this weekend. They were absolutely delicious!
Am I the only one who’s never had S’mores made this way? LOL! They look so delicious!
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Oooh! They are really good!!
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Uhm….can I just say YUMMY!!! I want one of those brownies right now! Do you deliver? 😉 #client
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Looks Like You All Had A Great Time I So Want Some Of Your Smores They Look So Yummy!
They were… make a batch this weekend!
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I hope I win that giveaway for Lowes!! Thanks for the recipe and grilling inspiration.
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RIGHT?! Awesome giveaway!
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I want to go to one of your parties! It all looks so good, especially those brownies.
The more the merrier!
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Those smore’s brownies look out of this world amazing! I definitely need to try making those for my kids this summer!
Your kids will love you!
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I love BBQ season! It’s so fun to get outdoors and visit and EAT!
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YES it is!
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Oh I love smores! and a brownie with smores! I am sure this would be amazing, I would love to try this.
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Hope you enjoy them!
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Sounds like a super yummy and amazing Father’s Day! Thanks for sharing.
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It was a great Father’s Day… I hope my stepdad agrees!
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Those brownies look amazing! Sounds like an awesome Father’s Day menu!
I hope you get to make them this summer, too! They’re really good!
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Those brownies sound so ooey gooey good! I’m going to have to make them for our next get together!
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Enjoy!
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Thank you so much for sharing. I love eating brownies and drinking a big glass of milk.
The best pairing, for sure!
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Yum! You had me at lobsters!These brownies look great too!!
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The whole meal was amazing!
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yummy, sounds amazing, who says you cannot make yummy smores without a campfire!
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Truth!
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Looks like quite the delicious spread but you had me at s’more brownies. WANT!
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They’re rather delicious!
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I love these ideas, looks so yummy.
I hope you have some wonderful BBQs this summer, too!
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I loved the dinner. You had me at Seafood, The brownie pushed me over the edge to yummy! I used to shop all the time Price Chopper in NY unfortunately we don’t have one where we live in NC now 🙁 But thank you so much for sharing.
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Oh no! Everything you need to make the brownies will be at your local grocer, too! I hope you get to try them this summer!
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From start to finish, your meal looked fabulous! Love the savings you found at PriceChopper too!
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It really way- all thanks to Price Chopper! 🙂
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Those brownies look amazing! I love smores so that would be perfect. Looks like a great get together!
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I hope you get to make them this summer!
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Sounds delish to me! Like the perfect dessert!!
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It is!
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Can I say yum! Can I invite myself over for dinner? The smore’s brownies would be devoured in my house.
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Anytime, Brandy!
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This looks like it was a ton of fun! Those brownies look amazing!
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🙂
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What a great giveaway! My husband would freak out if I won him a new grill. He has been asking for one for quite some time.
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RIGHT?! If we had a new grill I think I would be considered a goddess!
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wow, all that looks really good. i have to say the smore brownie looks too good.
It was the perfect end to such a decadent meal!
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Oh those smore brownies seem the perfect treat. I think I will actually make these for my next picnic.
I hope you do! Share how awesome they are!!!
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The brownies look great! Over the past couple of weeks, my husband has had the grill fired up a good half dozen times. You have to love summer cooking!
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LOVE the summer for outdoor cooking! Nothing better!
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