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 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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2. Tropical Watermelon Sangria

Tropical Watermelon Sangria

This tropical watermelon sangria is like a Hawaiian vacation in a glass!

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3. Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri

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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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. Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Halloumi

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. 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. Dry Rub Baby Back Oven Ribs

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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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. How to Create a Bagel Board

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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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. Spicy Ginger Pineapple Punch

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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13. Grilled Chicken Tenders

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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14. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks

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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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. BBQ Cauliflower Wings

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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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. Oven-Baked Crab Cakes

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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19. Barbecue Blue Cheese Beyond Beef Sliders

Barbecue Blue Cheese Beyond Beef Sliders

These vegetarian Beyond Beef barbecue sliders 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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