10 Great Recipes to Make for Dad this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate Dad than making a great meal (or two) for him.  I’ve highlighted a variety of my favorite recipes from some of the best food bloggers around for your consideration. Every recipe on this list is delicious and is sure to impress all the Dads out there!

1. Carne Asada – This delectable Carne Asada recipe from Simply Recipes is sure to be a big hit with Dad. Serve with warm tortillas, avocados and salsa, or just with a side of rice and salad.

2. Bourbon Tonic – Celebrate Dad with a special afternoon or after dinner cocktail like this Bourbon Tonic by Not Without Salt . With only four ingredients, it might just become your “go-to” summer drink too.  Cheers!

3. A Father’s Day brunch featuring this Pimento Cheese Brunch Grits recipe by How Sweet Eats might just make you Dad’s favorite. Serve with a glass of champagne and toast the big guy!

4. These Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers from Natasha’s Kitchen feature Cajun shrimp over a creamy avocado spread on a crisp English cucumber. What’s not to love?

5. What Father’s Day meal is complete without a special dessert like this Blueberry Cream Cheese Crisp from Andie Mitchell. Cinnamon streusel, a layer of summer blueberries and cheesecake — yes please!!!

6. This fun, delicious Pizza Pasta Salad recipe from Gimme Some Oven not only tastes great, but is super simple to make.  Dad will love it, trust me!

7. Need another brunch or breakfast idea for Dad?  These Ham Egg and Cheese Brunch Cups by Pinch of Yum will hit the spot! The cups feature savory ham, Swiss cheese sauce, and eggs nestled in a puff pastry.

8. Want to make a dish that your Father is not soon to forget?  Whip up this Chicken Rollatini with Spinach Alla Parrmigiana by Skinny Taste and you’ll be a superstar. The stuffed baked chicken breast filled with spinach and ricotta topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella is a dish he will love!

9. Loaded with zucchini, ricotta, crushed red pepper, basil, tomatoes and cheese, this Zucchini Herbed Ricotta Flatbread by Sally’s Baking Addiction is the perfect light lunch or afternoon snack for the big guy.

10. This Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Toasted Sunflower Seeds by Southern Souffle is a light salad that marries the sweet watermelon with nutty arugula and tangy balsamic dressing. It is such a treat!