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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.

65 Father’s Day Recipes

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.

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.

For more similar roundups of recipes, be sure to check out: 10 Vegetables You Should Grill This Summer, 4th of July Recipe Round Up, Memorial Day Recipes, and 10 Date Night Dinner Ideas.

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