25 of Dad’s Favorite Father’s Day Recipes. Father’s Day is just a couple of days away, so I thought a round-up of Father’s Day Recipes would be helpful for anyone planning their menus! There’s everything from great appetizers to dinner and, of course, some desserts too. A little something for all the amazing dads out there. This post is a little on the late side, but I feel like Father’s Day is often planned more at the last minute. It’s not that we don’t love our dads just as much as our moms, but dads are dads. They don’t tend to want all the fuss, and they usually say they don’t need gifts. All they really want is to watch a game, go to the gym, maybe play some golf, putz around the yard, you know, “dad” stuff. They don’t tend to want to go for brunch or a spa day – or at least that’s my dad! Regardless, our dads are still the most special, and they should be celebrated! I’m such a dad’s girl. Growing up, my dad and I really butted heads. He didn’t really know what it was like to be around a girl. My dad had three brothers, no sisters, and then three sons ahead of me. He was kind of lost with a little girl. But over time and lots of wearing him down, I cracked him, and he’s the best dad a girl could ask for. Asher and I (and, of course, my brothers) are so lucky. There’s no one like my dad. He’s the most special, the most caring, the biggest softy, and the kindest guy you’ll meet. He has a lot of quirks, he makes the best tacos and pasta dishes, and he’s always got my back! Honestly, he’s kind of like an Alan Jackson song, Small Town Southern Man (except he’s not southern). Below are some of his hand-selected favorite recipes. Enjoy!!
Appetizers
Antipasto Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Marinated Goat Cheese Strawberry Crostini
Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie (dad’s pick)
Oven Fried Coconut Shrimp with Thai Pineapple Chili Sauce
Crispy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos (dad’s pick)
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Easy White Chicken Chili Corn Dip (dad’s pick)
Roasted Garlic Caprese Dip (dad’s pick)
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
Granny’s 7 Layer Dip
Salad + Dinner
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad (dad’s pick)
Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
The Best Simple Vegan Potato Salad
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad
Pot Roast Gyros (dad’s pick)
The Italian Salad Sandwich
Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Sauce (dad’s pick)
Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta Orzo
Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon (dad’s pick)
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken (dad’s pick…but everyone LOVES this)
3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza
Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers with Peanut Sauce
BLT Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad (dad’s pick)
Dad’s Top Summer Desserts
Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
Nonnie’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake (dad’s pick)
Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
Browned Butter Grilled Peaches
Easy Ginger Blackberry Peach Cobbler
Strawberry Caramel Muffins (dad’s pick)
Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake Lastly, if you make any of these 25 of Dad’s Favorite Father’s Day Recipes be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
