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Father's Day Recipe Ideas

Published: Jun 1, 2022 · Last Modified: Jun 1, 2022 by Anecia

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Looking for The Perfect Father's Day menu? Here, you'll find a collection of Father's Day Recipe ideas that aren't all just "meat & potatoes"!

Treat the guy in your life to his favorite dish, or surprise him with a new recipe !

Collage of plated food for Father's Day.

Wanna make the special guy in your life a nice dinner for Father's Day? Look no further! Here's a collection of "manly" favorites!

There's a little bit of something here for every guy ...we've got ribs, chicken, sweets for your sweet and more! Scroll through and create a culinary masterpiece for your sweetheart!

Chicken

Chicken Linguine Alfredo

Tender chicken breasts, seasoned perfectly and nestled in in a bed of creamy pasta with Alfredo sauce! A meal for a King, for sure!

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Chicken Linguine Alfredo on white plate garnished with flat leaf parsley.

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

If your guy likes Mexican or Tex-Mex, this is THE thing to make for him! Seasoned chicken, slow-cooked to perfection and seasoned just-right! Make carnitas, tacos, chicken fajitas, burritos or tostadas!

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Seafood

Need some Father's Day recipe ideas from the ocean? If your guy is more "surf" than "turf," check out these fresh seafood recipes for Dad!

This quick and easy, 3-step fish dinner will satisfy even the pickiest fried catfish connisseurs! A go-to Fried Catfish recipe you'll want to hang onto!

Restaurant-Quality Fried Catfish

This quick and easy, 3-step fish dinner will satisfy even the pickiest fried catfish connisseurs! A go-to Fried Catfish recipe you'll want to hang onto!

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Fried catfish filets with tartar sauce.

Blackened Shrimp and Gouda Grits

Forrest Gump Approved! This quick and easy shrimp and grits recipe is perfect for that special guy in your life!

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Blackened Shrimp over grits in turquoise bowl

Seafood Manicotti Alfredo

A lighter spin on traditional Manicotti, this easy pasta recipe features tender manicotti noodles stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, all nestled in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce! Ready in minutes and delicious!

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Seafood Manicotti Alfredo in turquoise serving dish.

Seafood Cobb Salad

If your guy is pushing back on the carbs, try this keto-friendly Father's Day dish! Crisp green salad, layered with your choice of seafood, cheeses and vegetables - served with a zesty Remoulaude dressing!

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Seafood Cobb Salad with ingredients in rows on top of mixed greens

A daughter needs a dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men.

-Gregory E. Lang
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Pork

Pork Schnitzel

These tender and crispy pork cutlets are delicious and ready in minutes!

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Pork Schnitzel on white plate garnished with parsley and lemon

Slow Cooker Country Ribs

These "sweet heat" country ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender! Ribs cooked in the slow cooker with maple syrup and a hint of Sriracha! The perfect combination your guy will love!

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Country ribs and macaroni and cheese on white plate

Beef

Southern Chicken Fried Steak

You can never go wrong by serving your guy a big plate of Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy! Get straight to his heart with this "manly" meal!

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Mashed potatoes, green beans and chicken fried steak with cream gravy on white plate

Authentic Natchitoches Meat Pie

You'll love this authentic Louisiana favorite! Seasoned beef and pork nestled in a homemade hand pie! Easy to make and even easier to eat!

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Meat pies on turquoise plate.

Beef Tenderloin

You can never go wrong with a simple, juicy and flavorful beef tenderloin for your Father's Day menu! Treat the King in your life to this quick and easy dish!

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Sliced beef tenderloin with green beans and scalloped potatoes on Christmas plate

Beef Wellington

Impress your guy with this pastry-wrapped tender beef! Easier to make than you'd think, and it's always impressive and appreciated!

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Sliced Beef Wellington on white plate.

Vegetarian

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Sometimes, the simple things in life are the best. Get to the heart of your Southern man with this big bowl of Louisiana goodness-and don't forget the cornbread!

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Close up of a bowl of red beans and rice garnished with green onion.

Vermicelli Summer Salad

Chill out on Father's Day with this light and refreshing (yet filling) pasta salad! Perfect for Father's Day!

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Vermicelli Salad on turquoise plate garnished with lemon wedge

Mediterranean Gnocchi Salad

You'll love this light and refreshing vegetarian salad for Father's Day! Easy to make, delicious and filling!

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Close up of Mediterranean Gnocci in decorative bowl.

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

Your guy will not miss any meat in this hearty, flavorful Italian classic! Seasoned eggplant served with melted Mozzarella and topped with a rich and savory marinara sauce!

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Crispy eggplant parmesan rounds stacked, topped with sauce and cheese

Sides

Guys love side dishes! These Father's Day side dishes pair well with any of the entrees here!

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Double the mac and cheese recipe because your guy is gonna devour this! You can serve it stovetop or bake it! Either way, it's delicious!

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Macaroni and cheese in white bowl

Classic Potato Salad

If your guy is a "meat and potatoes" type, he'll love this dreamy, Southern Potato Salad! A Classic Southern Favorite!

Check out this recipe
Southern potato salad in decorative blue bowl.

Classic Cornbread Dressing

Who says you have to wait til Thanksgiving for this Southern favorite? Make your sweetheart a big batch of good ole' Southern Cornbread dressing and you might get a new car!

Check out this recipe
Cornbread dressing, turkey and cranberry sauce on white plate

Candied Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are sugary sweet - just like your guy! Treat him to some sweet potatoes for Father's Day!

Check out this recipe
Candied sweet potatoes in a rectangular serving platter.

Purple Hull Peas

In June, especially around Father's Day, purple hull peas are in season and what a treat for your special guy! Serve these up with some cornbread, sliced onion and a big glass of sweet tea! He'll thank you!

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Purple hull peas in white bowl.

Desserts

Desserts for Dad's Day! He will love any of these options and so will you! Quick, easy and refreshing dessert ideas for Father's Day!

No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

This is a super easy pie to make, especially on Father's Day, when it's beginning to heat up outside! Treat your guy with a slice of this fresh lemon pie!

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Lemon Icebox pie with whipped cream.

Classic Buttermilk Pie

If his Mom made this for him, then you should, too! Easy recipe with delicious flavor and no, it doesn't taste like buttermilk:)

Check out this recipe
A slice of buttermilk pie on purple plate

I hope you like these Father's Day Recipe Ideas! Your guy will be pleased with any of these homemade from scratch recipes!

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  1. Marisa says

    May 14, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Looks like a round-up my Dad would definitely enjoy!

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    • Anecia says

      May 14, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks, Marisa!

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