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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

Shrimp tacos on a lace tablecloth with a title that says "20 Lovely Father's Day Recipes."

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. Barbecue Skewers – 3 Ways

3 different kinds of meat, vegetable and fruit skewers on newsprint paper, with rosemary in the tops.
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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Fried potato salad in a bowl in the center of a table, on top of a kitchen towel.

2. Italian Bean Salad

A bowl of Italian 3 bean salad in a bowl beside flowers.
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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A bowl of Italian 3 bean salad in a bowl centered, beside flowers.

3. Dill Pickle Potato Salad

A bowl of dill potato salad on a table beside flowers.
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
This easy dill pickle potato salad is simple, fresh, contains no egg, and tastes so enchanting!
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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. Summer Corn Salad with Feta

A bowl of brightly colored corn salad with little flowers.
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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A bowl of brightly colored corn salad with little flowers.

6. Lemon Turmeric Pearl Couscous

A wooden bowl of turmeric pearl couscous beside flowers on a lace tablecloth.
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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A wooden bowl of turmeric pearl couscous beside flowers on a lace tablecloth.

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. Grilled Lamb Skewers

Lamb skewers with rosemary tops on a rustic platter.
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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Seasoned, cooked ribs on a cutting board with a sauce.

9. Homemade Coleslaw with Fennel and Carrot

A bowl of fennel & carrot coleslaw in a small white bowl, garnished with a fennel frond next to larger fronds on a table.
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. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Avocado

A cilantro lime salad with assorted vegetables on a set table.
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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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. The Cucumber Mint Margarita

A cucumber mint margarita, garnished with small flowers and mint, on a table lightly sprinkled with salt.
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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A cucumber mint margarita, garnished with small flowers and mint, on a table lightly sprinkled with salt.

13. Blackberry Cabernet Braised Short Ribs

Braised short ribs in a bowl with polenta, garnished with thyme.
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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A plate of about a dozen grilled chicken tenders, sprinkled with thyme.

14. Spicy Crockpot Chili

2 bowls of chili on a table beside dry flowers, spoons and a lace tablecloth.
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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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. No Bake Coconut Cheesecake

A coconut cheesecake slice garnished with coconut and flowers on a plate.
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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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. Lemon Butter Shrimp

A bowl of lemon butter shrimp beside flowers and a lemon.
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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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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