Father's Day Recipe Ideas

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!

I am proud to share some fabulous Father's Day recipes from my Southern friend, Debi, owner of Quiche My Grits. She's out of North Carolina and is sharing some of her most popular Father's Day recipes! So...dig in, ya'll!!!

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 Piccata

Thinly sliced chicken breasts, lightly floured and sauteed; served with a lemon, butter, wine and caper sauce. Wine is optional.

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Lemon Butter Chicken | Quiche My Grits

Lemon Butter Chicken is a recipe to love. It’s lemony, buttery, and all kinds of yummy. Plus, it comes together in less than 30 minutes!

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Seafood

Tartar sauce recipe is included below.

Restaurant-Quality Fried Catfish

Catfish fried in a tasty cornmeal batter, served with homemade tartar sauce.

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Salmon Caprese | Quiche My Grits

Salmon Caprese takes seafood to the next level. The combination of salmon, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze is amazing!

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

Pork

Grilled Pork Tenderloin | Quiche My Grits

There’s nothing quite as delicious as grilled pork tenderloin. It’s tender, flavorful, and sassy when drizzled with my Chimichurri Sauce.

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Sweet Heat Country Ribs

Meaty pork ribs braised in a savory broth with hints of sweet and spicy from maple syrup, barbecue sauce and sriracha.

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Beef

Momma’s Pot Roast | Quiche My Grits

Momma’s Pot Roast is fork tender and delicious every time! The secret is how long you cook it and what type of pot you cook it in!

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Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce

Classic meatloaf seasoned with onions, bell peppers and a sweet & tangy tomato sauce.

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Vegetarian

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta | Quiche My Grits

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is a delicious Italian dish created with homemade marinara sauce, kalamata olives, cavatappi pasta, and sun dried tomatoes.

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Manicotti

Fluffy ricotta cheese stuffed pasta shells with a savory San Marzano pasta sauce

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Sides

The Best Squash Casserole | Quiche My Grits

Creamy squash casserole has to be one of the best comfort foods ever! Top it with buttery crackers, and there aren’t enough words to describe it.

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Potato Dauphinoise (French Scalloped Potatoes)

Thinly sliced potatoes, nestled in a rich cheesy cream sauce with a hint of thyme and garlic.

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Desserts

Blackberry Cheese Danish | Quiche My Grits

Blackberry Cheese Danish will make you want to wake up in the morning! Its flaky crust is highlighted by the lemon-thyme cream cheese filling.

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No Bake No Egg Lemon Icebox Pie

A Southern classic, lemon icebox pie that requires no baking or eggs! Foolproof and delicious every time!

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School Cafeteria Cookies | Quiche My Grits

School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Cookies taste just like the ones they made back in the day! Huge, chewy and oh, so peanut-buttery!

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I hope you like these Father's Day Recipe Ideas! Be sure to swing over to Quiche My Grits and look at Debi's beautiful recipes!

My Dad loves a good fried catfish with tartar sauce, so here's how to make quick and easy tartar sauce! He also loves a good laugh:)

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• Chicken Fried Steak
• Smothered Okra and Tomatoes
• Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo

📋 Recipe

Easy Tartar Sauce

Creamy and tangy homemade tartar sauce recipe perfect for your next fish fry!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Total Yield: 8 oz.

Author: Anecia Hero

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Ingredients 

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• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• ¼ teaspoon onion , fresh and minced fine
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

• If using sweet or dill relish, place it on a paper towel and squeeze excess liquid/juice
• Combine all ingredients in bowl
• Allow for tartar sauce to rest about 5 minutes before serving

Notes

• Substitute dill relish for sweet if you prefer a more tangy tartar sauce
• If you use relish, squeeze out the liquid in a paper towel before incorporating into the sauce
• If you don't have vinegar, use lemon juice

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 2oz.Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 75IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

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