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Home » Father's Day » 20 Lovely Father’s Day Recipes

20 Lovely Father’s Day Recipes

Published: Jun 16, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

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These lovely Father’s Day recipes are great for back yard barbecues, family picnics, beach day cookouts and thoughtful breakfast surprises. Help yourself to these recipes and give your dad a delicious gift this year!

Shrimp tacos on a lace tablecloth with a title that says "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. Fried Potato Salad with Bacon & Homemade Aioli

Fried potato salad in a bowl in the center of a table, on top of a kitchen towel.
Recipe from foodworthfeed.com
Fried Potato Salad with Bacon & Homemade Aioli
This Fried Potato Salad features baked russet potatoes that are diced, pan-fried in bacon fat and tossed with thick-cut bacon, a little red onion, scallion. The potato salad is bound with a zippy, homemade aioli with lots of red wine vinegar, coarse ground mustard, garlic and a pinch of smoked paprika.
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Fried potato salad in a bowl in the center of a table, on top of a kitchen towel.

2. Tropical Watermelon Sangria

A silver tray with 4 glasses of fruit-filled watermelon sangria, garnished with mint, next to a full pitcher.
Tropical Watermelon Sangria
This tropical watermelon sangria is like a Hawaiian vacation in a glass!
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A sangria cocktail garnished with mint, filled with fruit, on a serving tray beside 3 other glasses of sangria.

3. Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri

Sliced grilled steak on a plate with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.
Recipe from www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri
Bust out your steak knives, and tuck your napkin into your shirt collars my fine friends because today I have the world’s juiciest Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri Sauce made with hazelnut oil. It is off the chain delicious!
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Sliced grilled steak on a plate with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.

4. Spicy Sriracha Egg Salad

A bowl of spicy egg salad on a lace tablecloth with an antique spoon.
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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A cracker with sriracha egg salad and a celery leaf in front of small stacks of crackers on a wooden plate.

5. Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Halloumi

6 skewers on a plate with halumi and vegetables.
Recipe from itsavegworldafterall.com
Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Halloumi
Vegetable skewers with halloumi cheese make a delicious vegetarian meal for grilling season! Halloumi has a high melting point, making it an ideal addition to Mediterranean vegetable kabobs tossed in a Greek-inspired marinade.
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6 skewers on a plate with halumi and vegetables.

6. Lemon Turmeric Pearl Couscous

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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

3 coconut shrimp tacos on a plate with pineapple salsa beside 2 lime slices, on a lace tablecloth.
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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2 coconut shrimp tacos on a lace table cloth table garnished with pineapple salsa with a side of 2 lime slices.

8. Dry Rub Baby Back Oven Ribs

Seasoned, cooked ribs on a cutting board with a sauce.
Recipe from thedizzycook.com
Dry Rub Baby Back Oven Ribs
This dry rub oven ribs recipe uses a simple mixture of paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, and garlic powder for the most flavorful, oven baked baby back ribs!
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Seasoned, cooked ribs on a cutting board with a sauce.

9. Homemade Coleslaw with Fennel and Carrot

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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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A small bowl of fennel coleslaw, topped with dill, on a table.

10. How to Create a Bagel Board

A tray of bagels with scattered, assorted bagel toppings.
Recipe from thefamilyfoodkitchen.com
How to Create a Bagel Board
This homemade Brunch Bagel board is sure to become a new family favorite. Taking just 20 minutes to make, this pick and mix DIY Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel Bar has something for everyone.
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A tray of bagels with scattered, assorted bagel toppings.

11. Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Dill

A bowl of chicken salad, topped with dill beside a vintage tea towel.
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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A cracker with chicken salad on a wooden plate.

12. Spicy Ginger Pineapple Punch

A bowl of pineapple punch in a punch bowl, with an ice ring filled with limes and jalapeños in the center.
Spicy Ginger Pineapple Punch
This delightfully spicy ginger pineapple party punch comes with its own sunny, tropical heat! Flavored with jalapeño-infused juice, lime and fresh ginger, this sparkly prosecco party-pleaser makes a perfectly sizzling signature cocktail. 
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A bowl of pineapple punch in a punch bowl, with an ice ring filled with limes and jalapeños in the center.

13. Grilled Chicken Tenders

A plate of about a dozen grilled chicken tenders, sprinkled with thyme.
Recipe from nourishplate.com
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Easy grilled chicken tenders that you can quickly make next time you’re grilling! They are marinated in a simple but flavorful marinade. Then, we grill them on an outdoor grill or a grill pan for a quick lunch or dinner.
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A plate of about a dozen grilled chicken tenders, sprinkled with thyme.

14. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks

2 grilled mushroom caps on a plate with potatoes and asparagus on the side, on a table.
Recipe from veganhuggs.com
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks
These Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks are perfect for indoor or outdoor grilling. It’s an easy recipe that takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Just marinate, grill, and enjoy!
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2 grilled mushroom caps on a plate with potatoes and asparagus on the side, on a table.

15. Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns

A chicken salad slider on a small plate with other sliders in the background.
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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Fingers holding a chicken salad slider, up close, with other siders in the background.

16. BBQ Cauliflower Wings

About a dozen cauliflower nuggets on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Recipe from veganhuggs.com
BBQ Cauliflower Wings
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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About a dozen cauliflower nuggets on a plate with a dipping sauce.

17. Loaded Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

A Pyrex dish with 4 chicken enchiladas on a lace tablecloth.
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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A Pyrex dish with 4 chicken enchiladas on a lace tablecloth.

18. Oven-Baked Crab Cakes

About 6 crab cakes on a plate with sliced lemon and a bowl of cocktail sauce.
Recipe from stateofdinner.com
Oven-Baked Crab Cakes
This oven-baked crab cakes recipe skips the heavy oil but delivers a delicious flavor and texture. Big chunks of lump crab, a light cracker filler, and the authentic flavors of Old Bay seasoning make this crab cake recipe extraordinary!
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About 6 crab cakes on a plate with sliced lemon and a bowl of cocktail sauce.

19. Barbecue Blue Cheese Beyond Beef Sliders

A hand holding a barbecue slider above a table with other sliders and a bowl of greens.
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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4 barbecue sliders on a wooden board on a lace tablecloth in front of bowls of garnishes.

20. Lavender Lemon Bars

Lavender lemon bars, topped with fresh lavender on a white marble tray.
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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6 lavender lemon bars on a marble plate, topped with sprigs of lavender and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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