Dad's Dream Dinner: 13 Recipes For Your Father's Day Feast (2024)

Give dad what he really wants this Father’s Day: a feast fit for a king. From Buffalo Chicken Dip to Juicy Steakhouse Burgers, these are the perfect recipes to celebrate dad.

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Marinated in garlic, rosemary and olive oil, this flank steak is full of flavor and deliciously charred. GET THE RECIPE

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This creamy, spicy dip has all the flavor of Buffalo wings, minus the mess. GET THE RECIPE

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This is one of my go-to recipes when I have to hit the kitchen running. It takes just twenty minutes to make, I always have all of the ingredients on hand, and there’s barely any clean-up. It makes a fabulous appetizer for a party — just keep the tails on and serve with plenty of napkins. GET THE RECIPE

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Classic Buffalo wings are fried but I love the flavor and ease of cooking them on the grill — they are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good! You can serve them plain but the seasoned Buffalo sauce takes them over the top. GET THE RECIPE

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This wonderful salmon dish takes a total of 20 minutes — 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to bake — yet tastes like something you’d order at a fancy restaurant. GET THE RECIPE

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Tender, juicy and full of flavor, these burgers are just like the ones served at your favorite steakhouse — only better. GET THE RECIPE

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Chicken tikka masala is a dish of marinated and broiled chunks of chicken in a creamy, spice-infused tomato sauce. Alongside the requisite basmati rice, buttered peas and naan, it makes a fabulous family feast. This version is terrific for entertaining since it can be made entirely ahead of time. GET THE RECIPE

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A specialty of Argentina, chimichurri is a tangy, zesty condiment traditionally served with grilled meats. This version — made from a fragrant blend of parsley, mint and cilantro — pairs beautifully with spice-rubbed beef tenderloin filets. GET THE RECIPE

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If Dad likes Greek food, he’ll love these flavorful lamb patties topped with Tzatziki, feta, tomatoes, red onions and shredded lettuce. GET THE RECIPE

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Most turkey burgers are dry and tasteless and leave you yearning for the real deal. Not these! I’ve added Italian turkey sausage — a trick often used with meatballs — which amps up the flavor and makes them incredibly juicy. GET THE RECIPE

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This warm banana cake drizzled with hot toffee sauce is a twist on the classic English dessert, sticky toffee pudding. A comforting dessert that looks pretty too! GET THE RECIPE

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The cake portion of the recipe is modestly adapted from Magnolia Bakery in NYC and the frosting comes from Cook’s Illustrated. Together, they make an old-fashioned chocolate cupcake that is sweet enough for children but also intensely chocolate enough for adults. GET THE RECIPE

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If dad’s a lemon lover, this is the cake for him. Doused with a sweet lemon syrup and drizzled with a tart lemon glaze, there’s a pop of intense lemon flavor in every bite. GET THE RECIPE

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