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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
These Pulled Pork Pancakes feature fluffy, made-from-scratch pancakes layered with tender BBQ pulled pork. Drench the stack in whiskey maple syrup for a delicious, over-the-top combination that might just blow your mind.
Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Pancakes
Breakfast Recipes
Cornflake 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 Recipe
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
Sloppy Joe Recipe
When it comes to easy homemade dinners, it doesn’t get any better than this easy Sloppy Joe Recipe, a longtime family favorite. This 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, and birthday parties. Of all the sloppy joes I’ve had, this one is the best.
30 Minute Meals
Mini Meatloaves with Balsamic Glaze
Beef Recipes
Chicken Fried Steak
Beef Recipes
Salisbury Steak Recipe
Sandwich Recipes
Philly Cheese Steak
Beef Recipes
Grilled Tri-Tip
Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Grilled BBQ 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.
Salad Recipes
Easy Potato Salad
Mexican Recipes
Mexican Street Corn
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus Recipe
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…
Cookie Recipes
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cake Recipes
Frosty Chocolate Cheesecake
Cake Recipes
Easy Ice Cream Cake (DQ Copycat)
Eats
Scotcheroos
Cookie Recipes
M&M Cookies
Cookie Recipes
Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Cookie Recipes
Red Velvet Cookies
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.