Father’s Day is all about celebrating that special Dad in your life. These recipes combine the best recipes for Father’s Day, with the theme of warm Summer weather. The result? Crave worthy dishes, that are easy to make, with the best fresh flavor. We LOVE cooking for Fathers Day!
Recipes for Father’s Day
When I put this list together, I was thinking about recipes and meals that make both my husband and dad go ‘yummm’. They are simple creatures, so I mostly put together simply cooked proteins, with side dishes that are unique, but classic and comforting. For Father’s Day, I find a menu that consists of hearty classics, with a comforting spin are most appreciated by all. Given that Father’s Day falls in June, it’s easy to find great fresh produce, so  super crispy, fresh dishes are a must!
Oven Baked Ribs
These ribs only have 3 steps, a simple dry rub, and you finish them off in the oven with some tangy, sweet BBQ sauce. These 3 Step Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs are foolproof! I’ve perfected these ribs, and this recipe is foolproof and trusted with over 18,000 shares!
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken TendersÂ
Grilled chicken is always such a great and these Grilled Chicken Tenders with Balsamic Rosemary Marinade are so easy! A quick simple marinade with pantry staples soaks right into the chicken tenders, then they’re grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer nights when you want an easy, flavorful meal.
Sheet Pan Fajitas
Sheet Pan Fajitas are SUCH an easy meal for the whole family! Easy.  Healthy.  Versatile. Sold! Tender fajitas with chicken, fresh veggies, all cooked up on the same sheet pan! Serve with tortillas, on top of a salad or wrapped up in a lettuce wrap.
Pean Seared Steak with Garlic Compound Butter
How often can you have restaurant quality steak? Whenever you want at home with this recipe. We’ll show you how to cook steak in a pan at home that’s restaurant quality, and delicious! We include the recipe for compound butter to top it with for a little bit of something extra.
Reverse Seared Steak
Reverse Searing Steak is a simple, and sure-fire way to cook restaurant quality steak at home, using both the oven and stovetop. In this ultimate steak cooking guide, we’ll show you how to make the most tender, delicious, melt in your mouth steak, using the reverse sear method!
20 Minute Shrimp Stacks
These 20 minute shrimp stacks are super easy, flavorful, and colorful! Fresh shrimp, avocado, mango and rice are formed into restaurant style stacks for an easy dinner everyone loves.
Mashed Potato Salad
Mashed Potato Salad is a spin on traditional potato salad, but with a creamier base. You can use leftover mashed potatoes, store bought mashed potatoes, or you can make them quickly for this recipe. The result is a creamy, rich potato salad that’s chock full of flavor.
Tuscan Shrimp with Orzo & SpinachÂ
This is an easy one pan meal that the entire family loves. Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo Skillet! Sautéed onion & roasted red peppers season golden orzo, then shrimp is added in the last 5 minutes for a quickly cooked, one pan meal with loads of flavor. We top ours with a little bit of parmesan!
Cornbread Chili Casserole
This is the perfect, easy casserole and you can change it up in so many ways! Tender, fluffy cornbread is baked on top of chili, for the ultimate, cozy casserole experience. This is a great meal to stay in with, but it’s also great served on a chilly Spring or Summer patio.Â
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
Delicious, oven roasted corn on the cob is a staple for the Spring and Summer months, and the best part is delicious and fresh veggies as side dishes, but this recipe is perfect for any month because all you need to do is bake it in your oven!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These Buffalo Meatballs are perfect for every party, game day, holiday…any day!  Easy to make baked meatballs that are healthy but pack a punch of flavor.  Tossed in our homemade Buffalo Sauce with just the right amount of heat.
Sunday Chicken Casserole
This is our family’s go-to casserole recipe. A creamy, no cook sauce deliciously coats pasta, chicken and broccoli while a melty layer of cheese seals in all of the flavor and broccoli adds a nice crunchy vegetable element. This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole has been in our family for decades. This recipe definitely works great for a simple family dinner, feeding a crowd, and we’ve even served it on holidays, too.
Easy Spaghetti Recipe
Every chef should have a simple spaghetti recipe as their go to. This is ours! It’s a hearty combination of ground beef, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and some pantry staple spices. The best part about this recipe is the meat is interchangeable, so you can use any kind you like (ground turkey or chicken, even!).
Stovetop CheeseburgersÂ
Stovetop Burgers are the perfect way to enjoy a perfect cheeseburger year round, with no grill.  A delicious seasoned meat is formed into patties, and cooked to perfection on the stove, topped with melty cheese for one of the best burgers you’ll ever have.Â
Best Side Dishes for Father’s Day
- Cheeseburger Salad
- Creamy Asian Salad
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Macaroni Salad (Hawaiian Style)Â
- Baked Crab RangoonsÂ
- Banh Mi Bites
- Cobb Salad Dip
- Hot Corn Dip
- Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
- Oven Baked Sliders
- Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts
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Enjoy! – Kathi and RachelÂ
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