Dads come in all different shapes and sizes—and that holds for their culinary preferences as well. This Father’s Day, whether your father is a traditional meat eater, a vegetarian, an adventurous nibbler, or a sweets lover, we’ve got something for everyone that will make your feast memorable and uniquely his. Show Dad you truly know him and appreciate him for who he is by making something to specifically suit his tastes!
The Meat-and-Potatoes Dad
Some dads are just simple meat-and-potatoes kind of guys, so why not give ’em what they want? This Slow-Cooker Beef Roast recipe from The Toasty Kitchen will leave you plenty of quality time to spend with your dad on Sunday while the tender Dijon-herb beef roast with onions, potatoes, and carrots cooks away.
The Snacking Dad
These customer-favorite Grilled White Wings courtesy of LAZO with Don Strange work equally well as a shareable appetizer or a light main dish. What makes the chicken take flight is being encased in smoky bacon with block cheese and pickled jalapeños, then topped with a seasoned white wine marinade before grilling to perfection.
The World-Traveler Dad
Make Dad something that will remind him of his far-off travels. These saucy Honey-Garlic Korean BBQ Shrimp from Half-Baked Harvest have all of the punch and heat of Korean cooking, but use mostly ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Make these spicy grilled shrimp a meal by serving them with lettuce cups, steamed rice, lime wedges, and lots of fresh basil and cilantro.
The Picky-Eater Dad
If your dad rarely eats outside the box, make him something familiar, but seasonal and special too. This Summer Chicken Parmesan from EatingWell calls for quick-cooked cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and garlic as a fresher topping alternative to marinara sauce.
The Grill-Pro Dad
If your dad lives for grilling in the summer, make him this Sausage Mixed Grill from Food & Wine. The great thing about this recipe is, well, you don’t really need a recipe! Pick up a mix of fresh local sausages and skewer whatever vegetables are in season. Serve everything charred up on a big platter with lemon wedges, hot sauce, or even a simple chimichurri for drizzling.
The Crunchy Dad
Make your veggie-loving vegetarian dad these Veggie Burgers with Garlic-Herb Mayo from How Sweet Eats. The hefty patties are made with barley, black beans, mushrooms, and cashews. Garlic, onion, and smoky paprika add flavor, while an egg yolk and oats keep it all together. You can serve these on a bun, but How Sweet Eats says they’re even better in a crisp lettuce wrap.
The All-About-Dessert Dad
For the dad who is always itching to get to dessert, make him this Can o’ Beer Cake from the Food Network. A full can of American lager transforms an easy box cake mix into a light, fluffy, and slightly yeasty cake. To amp up the beer flavor even more, use a darker ale or IPA instead of a light lager.
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