Father's Day recipes for any meal of the day, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert!
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When it comes to Father’s Day, I like to keep things simple so I can spend more time with the hubs and kids, but at the same time, I do still want to make it feel special. For us, that usually means good food. Whether it’s a slow morning with a big brunch, grilling in the backyard, or making one of his favorite dinners after a fun day out with the kids.
Below you will find a list of 65 Father’s Day recipes (a lot of my husband’s favs!) to cover pretty much anything you’ve got planned meal-wise: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a few desserts if you’ve got room.
This Mexican-inspired Huevos Rancheros recipe makes for the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch recipe – Full of Mexican flavors and fresh ingredients.
This sweet potato breakfast recipe uses whole, baked sweet potatoes cut open and stuffed with scrambled eggs, salsa, and avocado, topped with sour cream!
This Souffle Omelette is a light & fluffy take on traditional omelette. It’s made by separating the egg whites from the yolk and customizable with toppings
This Tex Mex Breakfast Bowl is a delicious, easy, protein-packed meal with a spicy Southwestern sweet and smoky taste and topped with fresh salsa and avocados.
Fluffy banana pancakes are easy to make, naturally sweet & make the best freezer-friendly pancakes. If you love homemade pancakes this recipe is for you!
Switch up brunch from an ordinary omelette and try this Mediterranean Frittata made with spinach, feta & tomatoes – perfectly seasoned and quickly prepared!
Shakshuka with Feta is a one skillet meal like eggs in purgatory. Eggs are poached in a spiced tomato sauce with caramelized onions and sprinkled with feta!
This easy to make quiche is perfect for make ahead and freezer meals. Full of fresh veggies, this crustless quiche is vegetarian, gluten-free and low carb.
Vegetable frittata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables to make an easy inexpensive vegetarian meal that works for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
Vegetarian Egg Boat is the ultimate breakfast for a crowd. Prep the vegetables and whisk the eggs in advance, then bake when ready for a hearty yummy meal
Ful Medames is a popular Middle Eastern breakfast recipe that's made with cooked fava beans and cumin, then topped with a garlicky, lemon olive oil sauce!
This recipe for Healthy Tuna Salad is lightened up by using greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise; it has less calories and less fat, but is still so flavorful
Fresh pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and chicken pressed between sourdough bread to make a chicken pesto panini. You can make this recipe even if you don't have a press!
Quick and easy to make, these Lebanese meat stuffed pitas are one delicious recipe! These beef arayes are ready to enjoy in minutes and every bite is truly tasty!
These Grilled Chicken Broccoli Wraps are made with only a few ingredients and wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. They're cheesy, easy-to-make & so flavorful!
Grilled Fish Tacos made with marinated white fish that cooks for about 10 minutes on the grill and is served in corn tortillas with an easy homemade slaw.
Grilled shrimp skewers are a great option to add to your grilling this summer. This recipe is easy to prep with a lemon and herb marinade and it cooks within a few minutes.
Grilled mahi mahi is a quick and easy recipe that is loaded with flavor. Served with a fresh mango and avocado salsa, it's a great healthy family meal!
West African Beef Kabobs are a popular Nigerian street food recipe also known as Suya. They are skewered juicy spicy meat made with a peanut butter sauce!
Learn how to grill chicken thighs like a pro! This bone-in skin-on marinated bbq chicken thigh recipe will have your mouth watering and guests asking for more!
This grilled shrimp taco recipe is made with quick marinated shrimp and an easy red cabbage slaw. The shrimp cook in 10 minutes on the grill then you just make your tacos!
These Ground Chicken Burgers are made with a mixture of spices, fresh onion, and garlic, with just a little mayo to help keep the moisture. Cook on the stovetop for 5-6 minutes per side, and they are ready.
Try this Authentic Shish Tawook recipe – a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe. It's tender juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic.
The easy Beef Stew is hearty, comforting and made in one pot. Full of tender flavorful beef and requires minimal prep, it makes for a delicious family meal!
This Beef Stuffed Peppers recipe is a complete meal made w/ ground beef, rice, onions, tomato sauce & Mediterranean spices – an easy weeknight family dinner
A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers – it’s fresh, healthy & irresistible
Easy Sheet Pan Steak Beef Fajitas with bell peppers, and onions. Made in the oven in 12 minutes. Minimal cleaning & no fuss. An easy weeknight Tex-Mex dish!
If you're never cooked scallops at home, try my simple scallop pasta recipe with step-by-step instructions to get restaurant-like browning in less than 30 minutes!
This spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast is super easy! Cut a slit in the chicken and fill with a mixture of feta, spinach, ricotta and seasonings. Then just pan-sear and finish in the oven.
This shrimp sushi stack is a deconstructed stack of yum! If you're a fan of California rolls or sushi in general you're sure to love this easy sushi recipe!
Grilled baby potatoes are seasoned to perfection with a smoky finish. Crispy outside with a smooth and creamy inside these grilled potatoes make a great side!
This easy, simple green salad combines romaine and spinach with cucumbers, green onions, avocado, and radish. The homemade dressing has just four ingredients and is super simple to make.
Tahdig is a crispy Persian basmati rice recipe that is infused with saffron and turmeric with a golden buttery crust. It's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
Crispy Onion Rings are a viral TikTok recipe made with just 4-ingredients in 20 minutes. They're a fun appetizer to enjoy with ranch dip or even as a sandwich or burger topping
Easy Banana pudding cups made with a homemade, 6 ingredient banana pudding that is then layered in cup with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and whipped cream.
Almond Joy Ice Cream is a vegan recipe that's made with a few simple ingredients in a blender or food processor. No churning or fancy ingredients necessary!
These easy vegan No Bake Cookie Dough Bars taste like real deal cookie dough with a hint of peanut butter – a gluten-free, dairy-free and delicious treat!
This Homemade Lebanese Knafeh is a simplified version of the Middle Eastern dessert made with layered shredded dough and mozzarella cheese soaked with syrup
This pistachio cake is made with real pistachios and has a beautiful green color without the addition of food coloring. Topped with a homemade cream cheese icing.
Dubai chocolate strawberries are a must-have viral treat made with fresh strawberries, pistachio butter and melted chocolate layered in a cup.
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How to Plan a Menu for Father’s Day
Figure out how many people you will be cooking for. This will help you determine how much food you need to make.
Decide if you’ll be making breakfast, lunch, and dinner or just doing one large family meal. If you’re having a family meal, will it be buffet style or sit-down?
Figure out the recipes you’ll use. Based on how many people and what type of meal, start thinking about what recipes you want to include. I always like to have a few main dishes and then a few sides and desserts. This gives everyone plenty of options to choose from.
Include protein-forward meals. Unless the fathers on your guest list are vegetarian, make sure to have lots of hearty protein options like steak, chicken kabobs, and shrimp skewers to keep them satisfied and energized.
How to Keep Food Warm
Oven: As long as you’re not cooking anything in the oven, you can set it to 200°F and store dishes in there to keep them warm.
Aluminum Foil: If your oven is not free, you can simply use aluminum foil, which has reflective properties that protect the food from light and oxygen. The foil reflects the thermal energy back to the food which maintains the moisture, flavor and texture.
Crock Pots and Instant Pots: Think of recipes that can be made in your crock pot or instant pot that will keep warm during the party. You can even use them to keep foods warm even if you don’t cook in them.
Insulated coolers: You can use a cooler to keep food hot as well as cold. The insulation technology that keeps out the heat to maintain cold foods also works to trap heat in and keep food hot for hours at a time. You can even line the cooler with aluminum foil for even better results.
How to Store All the Leftovers
If you’re like me, you always end up with leftovers after any big gathering. And while I’m not complaining (leftovers are the best!), it can be tricky to know how to store all of them. Here are a few tips:
Make sure everything is cooled completely before storing.
Label everything with the name and date. This will help you keep track of what’s what and also ensure that nothing gets lost in the back of the fridge.
Use plastic containers or freezer bags. This will help keep your food fresh and prevent it from drying out.
If you have any perishable items (like meat or dairy), make sure to store them in the fridge.
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