Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill, whip up some comfort food, or bake something special. Whether Dad loves a hearty breakfast, a sizzling BBQ, or a sweet surprise, we’ve got ideas to make this day memorable—and delicious.

What Should I Cook for Father’s Day?

The best meals for Father’s Day are those that show love and attention—whether it’s Dad’s favorite burger, slow-cooked ribs, or a stack of homemade pancakes.

Start with a Hearty Breakfast

Give Dad the perfect start with a breakfast he won’t forget.

Roast Tomahawk Steak With Summer Dressing #Cookeverypart Recipe by Emma-Jane
Tomahawk steak is actually ribeye steak that the bone has been left in for extra flavour. For #cookeverypart I wanted to try this way of roasting a steak cut. It was absolutely delicious. I want to try some different cuts to see if it works for them as well.
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Soufflé Pancake With Strawberries And Cream 士多啤梨梳乎厘班戟 Recipe by Joyce and Felix
Great recipe for Soufflé Pancake with Strawberries and cream 士多啤梨梳乎厘班戟.
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Wagyu Beef Sausage, Potato, And Egg Breakfast Burritos Recipe by Double8CattleCompany
Great recipe for Wagyu Beef Sausage, Potato, and Egg Breakfast Burritos.
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Father’s Day BBQ Ideas

🔥 Fire Up the Grill

If Dad’s a fan of the grill, these ideas will definitely impress:

The Best Burger You’ll Ever Have! (Smash Burgers) Recipe by Jake
Once you start making burgers like this I promise you, you won’t go back to store bought beef patties. They’re incredibly easy to make and unbelievably tasty! This is a must try.
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Charred Corn, Green Chilli And Lime Recipe by Santy Coy
#sidedish #entree #charredcorn #greenchilli #lime #cayannepapepper #unsaltedbutter #corianderleaves #corn #smokedpaprika #appetiser #cookpadrecipe #cooking #recipe #delicious #simplefood #snacks
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No.66 Peter’s Dry Rub Pork Ribs (Revisited) Recipe by Blackchapel Kitchen
https://blackchapelkitchen.com/2018/08/12/no-66-peters-ribs/ Ask my wife about BBQ and she will point to my DIY smoker in the garden made from flower pots and how it has not been used in the past 3 months. The reality in Scotland is that it is not known for it’s fine weather and frankly, after worki…
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Comfort Food Dads Love

Cozy Dinner Recipes

Looking for easy Father’s Day dinner ideas? Here are some comforting classics:

Puff Pastry Beef, Mushroom & Stout ‘Pie’ Recipe by Natalie Marten (Windsor__Foodie)
Sometimes convenience is required & this puff pastry lidded ‘pie’ is super quick to make and tastes delicious. It uses ready roll puff pastry to make life easier. Gravy granules are also used along with stout to make a thick tasty gravy for the ‘pie’. Of course I agree that a *proper* pie should be …
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Lasagne With Grilled Vegetables Recipe by Ferenc Szklenar
Great recipe for Lasagne with grilled vegetables.
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The Best Homemade Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe by Cyber Chef
The BEST Homemade Mac and Cheese of your LIFE. Outrageously cheesy, ultra creamy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper. I used three different cheese and a homemade cheese sauce to take this macaroni and cheese recipe over the top.
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Sweet Treats for the Perfect Finish

Father’s Day Dessert Ideas

A sweet ending is essential—and these ideas are guaranteed hits:

Choco Lava Cake Recipe by Mahi Rajpoot
“French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s accidental underbaking created a rich, gooey, molten chocolate dessert sensation in the 1980s.”
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Matcha Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe by Hiroko Liston
It can be a fun family activity to make these ‘Matcha Ice Cream Sandwiches’. Using store-bought biscuits, it’s easy to make. Today I used Arnott’s Chocolate Ripple biscuits. *You might be interested in my ‘Super Easy Matcha Ice Cream’ OR ‘Egg-free Matcha Ice Cream’.
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Apple Crumble With A Twist Recipe by Foodiegeektrish
I just love apple crumble but I also love cheese and apple. I have seen cheese added to short crust pastry for an apple pie before and what’s crumble but pastry with out the egg. With a bit of added rosemary this has tweaked the humble crumble into so much more.
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What If You’re Short on Time?

No problem. Here are some quick Father’s Day recipes that save time but don’t skimp on flavor:

Steak Tacos Recipe by Fiona @ Free From Favourites
Great recipe for Steak Tacos.
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Microwave Mug Chocolate Cake Recipe by Kalyani Paradker
Are you craving for cake in this lockdown and yet don’t want to spend much time on baking . Then why to wait. Let’s get into the kitchen and start with our 2 mins mug chocolate cake . #yummyintummy
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Steak Fajitas Recipe by Gems_Food_
Great recipe for Steak Fajitas.
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Get the Kids Involved

Looking for Father’s Day ideas for kids to cook?

  • Decorate cupcakes together
  • Make “Dad’s snack mix” with nuts, pretzels, and chocolate
  • Build-your-own pizza night
  • Fruit skewers with dipping sauce
  • Simple grilled cheese sandwiches with love
Tandoori Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe by Sarvat Hanif
Club Sandwich originated in America but is also a huge favourite of the Pakistani community. It is basically three slices of sandwich bread with layers of meat, cheese, salad, mayonnaise and eggs in between. This iconic double-decker sandwich - this tandoori club sandwich is made with layers of tand…
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Smoked Chicken And Pepper Stew Recipe by Dawn
Simple, easy one pan dish! 🥰
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Pizza Napoli Dough Recipe by saifahli
Great recipe for Pizza napoli dough.
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No matter what’s on the menu, what matters most is the effort and intention behind it. Ask yourself:

What’s Dad’s favorite dish? Can you add your own twist to it?
What food brings back memories you share together?

Let those answers guide your culinary celebration.