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When it comes to impressing the dads, grandpas, and husbands in your life, nothing makes them swoon like food. A good meal can show them how much you care, even if you cook for them all year round.
This Father’s Day, pick Dad’s favorite recipes and watch him light up. Everybody loves to be spoiled!
Biscuits and Gravy
If you’re looking for a breakfast fit for a king, look no further than a hearty plate of biscuits and sausage gravy. Dads everywhere love it (is it comforting? nostalgia? all of the above?) and it’s easy for you, too.
More breakfasts to impress
Breakfast Recipes
Pulled Pork Pancakes with Whiskey Maple Syrup
Fluffy, made-from-scratch pancakes layered with tender BBQ pulled pork and drenched in a whiskey maple syrup is a delicious, over-the-top combination you won’t believe…until you try it. This is a great brunch recipe when you’re…
Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Pancakes
Breakfast Recipes
Classic Waffles
Breakfast Recipes
Cornflake Crusted French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Croissant French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
How to Fry Eggs
Breakfast Recipes
How to Scramble Eggs
Breakfast Recipes
Eggs in a Basket
Breakfast Recipes
Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Recipes
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Corned Beef Hash
Breakfast Recipes
Sweet Potato Hash
Overnight Lasagna
This recipe is GREAT because you assemble it the day before (the noodles go in uncooked). Let it sit overnight in the refrigerator, then pop it in the oven when it’s showtime. Less work for you, all the cheesy lasagna goodness for him!
More main attractions
Sandwich Recipes
The Best Sloppy Joes
When it comes to easy homemade dinners, it doesn’t get any better than the best Sloppy Joes, a longtime family favorite. This 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, and birthday parties. Every…
30 Minute Meals
Mini Meatloaves with Balsamic Glaze
Beef Recipes
Chicken Fried Steak
Beef Recipes
Salisbury Steak
Sandwich Recipes
Philly Cheese Steak
Beef Recipes
Grilled Tri-Tip
Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Barbecue Chicken
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Best Barbecue Ribs
30 Minute Meals
Grilled Pork Chops
Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Best Bacon Cheeseburger
Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Wisconsin Beer Brats
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Sandwich Recipes
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Mashed Potatoes
Dads everywhere agree: Nothing beats a side of spuds. This recipe is delicious, easy, and has just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). You can peel the potatoes a day ahead, keep them in a bowl of water in the refrigerator, and be that much closer to the finish line when the time comes!
More super sides
Side Dish Recipes
Scalloped Potatoes
At dinners and parties throughout the Midwest, Scalloped Potatoes are always the first thing to disappear. This recipe uses a quick, made-from-scratch cheese sauce that’s layered with plenty of potatoes. I wasn’t terribly fond of…
Salad Recipes
Easy Potato Salad
Mexican Recipes
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus
Bread Recipes
Cornbread
Casserole Recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Salad Recipes
The Best Macaroni Salad
Side Dish Recipes
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast Recipes
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Side Dish Recipes
Buttered Noodles
Side Dish Recipes
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
Side Dish Recipes
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Apple Pie
When it comes to desserts, Dads want what they want, even if that means apple pie in June. And who can blame them? Nothing says “I love you” like a flaky crust and a warm, cinnamon-apple filling.
More sweet treats for Dad
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Key Lime Pie
Florida’s official pie is the sweet and tart Key Lime Pie, loved by all who taste it. Dreamy, smooth, and cool, it’s a pie that any Key West local would be happy to sink their…
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Frosty Chocolate Cheesecake
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Easy Ice Cream Cake (DQ Copycat)
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Scotcheroos
Cookie and Bar Recipes
M&M Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Peanut Butter Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Red Velvet Cookies
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Carrot Cake
Cookie and Bar Recipes
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Lemon Bars
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake
Bloody Marys
If dad wants to celebrate with a drink, feel free to go all out! Bring him one at breakfast, if that’s what he loves, or create a full-on Bloody Mary Bar if you’re having everyone over for brunch.
More drinks for dad
Cocktail Recipes
Brandy Old Fashioned
From Friday fish fries to supper clubs, the Wisconsin drink of choice is a Brandy Old Fashioned. Here’s the authentic recipe for the Wisconsin twist on this famous classic cocktail. In 1893, during the Chicago…
Cocktail Recipes
Gimlet
Cocktail Recipes
Tom Collins
Cocktail Recipes
Hemingway Daiquiri
Cocktail Recipes
Paloma Cocktail
Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her meticulously-tested recipes and detailed tutorials bring confidence and success to home cooks everywhere. Meggan has been featured on NPR, HuffPost, FoxNews, LA Times, and more.
