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Celebrate Dad with a Meal!
I love celebrating Father’s Day and ensuring my dad and husband are recognized and appreciated for all they do and for being the best fathers around. One of the ways we celebrate is with a delicious homemade dinner on this special occasion! Why we love it:
Savory to sweet. There’s a mix of classic and unique main dishes, side dishes, and desserts for every skill level and taste preference! Gift ideas. Besides delicious recipes, we’ve included creative non-food ideas for celebrating Father’s Day, adding an extra special touch to the occasion. For every dad. Whether your dad is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, or loves a loaded salad, or a Pepperoni Pizza, there are plenty of yummy ideas to add to your Father’s Day menu.
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BEST FATHER’S DAY DINNER Ideas
Street Tacos are always a hit with the guys. Pile them high with a spritz of lime and fresh chopped cilantro with a side of Tortilla Chips and Homemade Salsa and you’re good to go!
Watch for sales. Make any new recipes ahead of time to work out any kinks. Allow friends and family to bring a dish. Include dishes that can be made ahead of time. Make sure you have enough time and space to cook everything. Using a crock pot helps free up the oven and stovetop space.
Here are a few tips to help you step in:
Take the meat out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before grilling. Create a chart that lays out what item will be grilled in what section, as well as how long each piece of meat will need to cook. Do not overlap the different types of food before or during grilling. Use a meat thermometer to test the doneness of each type of meat. (Be sure to clean it off with soapy water between uses.) It can be tempting to poke, prod, and flip the meat, but don’t. It would help if you only flipped it once. By doing so you allow each side to heat up enough to start forming a nice caramelized crust. Grilling vegetables takes a fraction of the time as the meat. Since meat needs to rest once it is done cooking, this is a perfect time to reduce the heat and grill up your veggies. If you add BBQ Sauce or other flavorful sauces too early, it just tends to char. Allow your meat to cook almost completely before coating it with the sauce. Allow meat to rest for a few minutes before cutting.
Or check out this extensive list of hubby-approved favorites that any guy is sure to love – like our tender baby back ribs!
More Father’s Day Recipes
Another favorite is crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken and a side of Homemade Potato Salad! Or maybe some Buffalo Wings and a side of Homemade Ranch Dressing. And for even more check out our summer dinner ideas.
More Father’s Day Menu Ideas
Don’t forget the sides! From pasta salad recipes and beyond we have plenty of summer side dishes to complement your Father’s Day menu.
Father’s Day Desserts
What better way to celebrate the men in our lives than by ending the meal with a taste of something sweet? Lemon Curd is a popular summer dessert or for a crowd bake up a pan of Chocolate Sheet Cake. Whether you prefer chocolate or fruity flavor, we have something for everyone.
I Love my Baby-Back Ribs!
BBQ Baby Back Ribs are slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion. Serve them up with some Air Fryer Zucchini and Sweet Cornbread for perfection! They are tender, delicious, and fall-off-the-bone delicious! Here is the recipe:
Favorite Father’s Day recipes
We hope you enjoy this collection of some of our favorite Father’s Day dinner ideas – they’re sure to make Dad feel extra special! Best of all they are as easy as they are delicious and are sure to be dinners you’ll want to make all year long! More Collections: Brunch Ideas, Dessert Bar Recipes, Beef Dinner Ideas
