20 Lovely Father’s Day Recipes

I’ve compiled some of my favorite Father’s Day recipes, and a few from my friends, into a lovely list of flavors that dad’s love. Recipes to throw on the grill, make ahead, pack into a picnic basket, sip all afternoon or surprise him with breakfast in bed.

I made sure to include recipes for vegetarian and vegan dads, as well as meat-lovers and guy’s who love a delicious healthy meal. Enjoy these recipes and wish him a happy Father’s Day from me!

1. Barbecue Skewers – 3 Ways

Barbecue Skewers – 3 Ways

These skewers are so easy to make with no need to marinate, and even though their spices and sauces range from Hawaiian to Ethiopian, to traditional barbecue, they complement each other so beautifully!

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2. Italian Bean Salad

Italian Bean Salad

This vegetable protein-packed salad is made with a simple 2-ingredient Italian dressing and makes such an elegant summer side dish!

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3. Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

This easy dill pickle potato salad is simple, fresh, contains no egg, and tastes so enchanting!

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4. Spicy Sriracha Egg Salad

Spicy Sriracha Egg Salad

This Sriracha egg salad is perfectly creamy, a little bit crunchy and sizzling with that irresistible Sriracha spiciness. It can be served on crackers or on sandwiches with crispy lettuce. Definitely a show-stopper at any picnic or BBQ!

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5. Summer Corn Salad with Feta

Summer Corn Salad with Feta

This simple summer corn salad with feta includes olives, chickpeas, thinly sliced onion, cucumber and bright cherry tomatoes! With fresh mixed greens and a 3-ingredient Greek dressing, It’s the freshest, tastiest and prettiest summer salad you’ll ever make!

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6. Lemon Turmeric Pearl Couscous

Lemon Turmeric Pearl Couscous

This pearl couscous recipe is made bright with lemon, fresh with dill and cucumber, and exciting with feta crumbles! It’s a perfect side dish for any spring meal, and takes just 20 minutes to make, with just a little cooling time for the couscous!

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7. Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

These coconut shrimp tacos are topped with irresistible, easy-to-make pineapple jalapeño salsa, they’re baked, not fried and take only 30 minutes to make! With a little sprinkle of lime and your favorite hot sauce, you won’t believe how much flavor is packed into these gorgeous, spiced coconut tacos!

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8. Grilled Lamb Skewers

Grilled Lamb Skewers

Served with a side of Greek tzatziki and grilled in just 10 minutes, this tender, perfectly seared lamb recipe makes an elegant dinner party main course, or simple Sunday family meal!

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9. Homemade Coleslaw with Fennel and Carrot

Homemade Coleslaw with Fennel and Carrot

This fennel and carrot coleslaw is such a surprising addition to any burger, sandwich, hot dog or just as a side dish. With a licorice, anise flavor, crunch of carrot and tangy dill zing, you can make any BBQ staple extra tasty!

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10. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Avocado

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Avocado

It’s a beautifully plated lunch recipe that’s so easy to put together and serves a crowd! All you need is a round serving platter, a pair of tongs and 6 lucky guests!

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11. Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Dill

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Dill

This easy rotisserie chicken salad with dill has a delightful zing and a celery-radish crunch! Serve this chicken salad with crackers or use it to make the tastiest sandwiches at the picnic!

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12. The Cucumber Mint Margarita

Cucumber Mint Margarita

This delightfully refreshing margarita is a traditional recipe with a minty, cucumber twist! It’s not too sweet, not too sour, it has a delicately salted rim and it’s muddled to perfection. A perfect pool-party signature cocktail!

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13. Blackberry Cabernet Braised Short Ribs

Blackberry Cabernet Braised Short Ribs

This blackberry Cabernet braised short rib recipe is simply exquisite! The sauce is smooth and rich with a touch of blackberry sweetness.

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14. Spicy Crockpot Chili

Spicy Crockpot Chili

This spicy ground beef crockpot chili can be made in any slow cooker, it’s a little smokey, it’s nice and spicy, and the recipe makes enough for 8 hungry cowboys!

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15. Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns

Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns

These precious dill chicken salad sliders are made with a delicious rotisserie chicken salad recipe and crispy, flaky, buttery puff pastry buns!

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16. No Bake Coconut Cheesecake

No Bake Coconut Cheesecake

These BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a tasty alternative to traditional wings. They are baked to perfection with a crispy panko coating and a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. Serve ’em up as an appetizer, snack, or tasty side dish. They’ll disappear fast!

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17. Loaded Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Loaded Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

These Instant Pot chicken enchiladas are positively loaded with seared corn, pico de gallo, 2 sauces and creamy, melty cheese! They can be as spicy as you like, they’re easy to make ahead and take only 45 minutes to cook, mix, roll and serve! 

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18. Lemon Butter Shrimp

Lemon Butter Shrimp

This easy lemon butter shrimp recipe contains just 7 main ingredients, it takes about 15 minutes to make and it can be served hot or cold! It’s a perfect main course for an easy weeknight dinner, or elegant dinner party.

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19. Barbecue Blue Cheese Beyond Beef Sliders

Beyond Meat Barbecue Burgers

These vegetarian Beyond Meet barbecue burgers are a perfect summer recipe for both your veggie friends and omnivores alike! With just a few ingredients: vegetarian “beef,” blue cheese, sautéed onions, pickles and a little arugula, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in less than 20 minutes!

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20. Lavender Lemon Bars

Lavender Lemon Bars

These enchanting sunshiny lavender lemon bars will become your favorite dessert to serve at any summer party! They look so bright and beautiful, and smell absolutely divine! 

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