Holiday Planning & Ideas Father's Day 28 Classic Father's Day Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy From steak dinners to frosty drinks, serve up a tasty meal made with love in honor of Dad. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 31, 2024 Close Photo: Ryan Liebe Dads rarely ask for much, even though they do it all. Their taste is usually simple, classic, and well-executed—just like these 28 dad-approved dishes designed for a casual Father's Day celebration. Whether your favorite guy is managing the grill or lending a helping hand, these recipes for everything from tequila martinis and steak tacos to salsa fresca and spaghetti and meatballs (a solid backup option if your barbecue gets rained out!) prove the way to dad's heart is through his stomach. Classic cheeseburgers pair effortlessly with homemade baked beans or salt-and-pepper fries, while prime rib, porterhouse steaks, and beef tenderloin are a slightly grander gesture. Just add cheddar-jalapeño cornbread or potato salad for a complete—and completely delicious—meal that celebrates your family's go-to guy. 30 Father's Day Desserts He'll Love 01 of 28 Grilled Marinated Hangar Steak Dad may love going to the steakhouse, but he also loves not having to leave his house. Hangar steak is a flavorful cut and in this essential recipe, it gets a deep, savory balsamic marinade before going on the grill. View Recipe 02 of 28 Buttermilk Fried Chicken The thick buttermilk batter creates an extra-crisp coating on this brined fried chicken. It's sure to be Dad's favorite. View Recipe 03 of 28 Tomato Burrata Bites Bryan Gardner A finger food Dad can get behind, these flavorful bites are like caprese salad in mini form. View Recipe 04 of 28 Classic Margarita Ryan Liebe If dad's a cocktail guy, of course you'll make him his favorite mixed drink. Maybe that's a margarita or a martini, or maybe he likes something with mezcal? Either way, you can't go wrong with this version of the tequila classic. View Recipe 05 of 28 Hawaiian Turkey Burgers CHRISTOPHER TESTANI These turkey patties are anything but mild. They’re amped up with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil and topped with buttery Havarti cheese and slivers of grilled pineapple. Serve them in fluffy Hawaiian buns. View Recipe 06 of 28 Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Corn and Summer Squash Con Poulos Dad will love that you made dinner on the grill, and everyone will love this hearty, healthy combo of flame-kissed boneless chicken thighs with fresh corn and zucchini. All get tossed with a minty lemon dressing once they come off the grill. View Recipe 07 of 28 Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Wedges Brie Goldman Dad will reach for seconds when you serve him these hearty potato wedges. They're oven-roasted and cook up crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside. View Recipe 08 of 28 Popcorn Shrimp Chris Simpson Start the Father's Day feast with these crunchy morsels of shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce and tartar sauce for dipping. View Recipe 09 of 28 Classic North Carolina Pulled Pork Jason Varney Smoky, sweet, tangy, and tender, North Carolina-style pulled pork is a meaty favorite. The deep flavor comes from rubbing the meat with sugar and spices and then low, slow cooking. View Recipe 10 of 28 Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip Ryan Liebe Several dad favorites come together in this cheesy dip. Will he use celery sticks or pretzel sticks to scoop the three-cheese combo? View Recipe 11 of 28 Sausage-Cheddar Balls John Kernick This reinterpretation of classic meatballs combines sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a flavor-packed appetizer that's pretty impossible to resist. View Recipe 12 of 28 Orange-Wheat Shandy Nicole Franzen If dad's a beer guy, make him a beer cocktail like this orange-wheat shandy, a traditional wheat beer that bursts with citrus flavor thanks to the addition of freshly-squeezed orange juice. View Recipe 13 of 28 Salsa Fresca Serve this fresh salsa with your favorite tortilla chips for an easy appetizer on Father's Day. View Recipe 14 of 28 Baked Ziti With Sausage and Bechamel Lennart Weibull Here's a comforting, filling, and all-round delicious baked pasta meal that stars two standout sauces: a sausage-studded tomato and a nutmeg-scented béchamel. View Recipe 15 of 28 Labneh Dip With Caramelized Onions and Fennel Dad is sure to love the creamy texture and tang of labneh and the sweet caramelized onions on top. View Recipe 16 of 28 Lobster Rolls Dress sweet, tender chunks of lobster meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of herbs to make the irresistible filling for a New England classic. Toast the buns in a buttered skillet just before filling them. View Recipe 17 of 28 Classic Burger-Joint Cheeseburger Armando Rafael A perfectly-seared, juicy burger on the grill gets toppings fit for a king (maybe a king in jeans). It wouldn't be a burger-joint classic without seeded potato buns, crisp tomatoes, simple American cheese, pickles, lettuce, and ketchup. View Recipe 18 of 28 Beer-Battered Fish Served with a cold beer of Dad's choice and crisp fries, this beer-battered fish makes for a casual and satisfying Father's Day dinner. View Recipe 19 of 28 Prime Rib Roast David M. Russell This flavorful and juicy prime rib roast is simple and perfect. Plus, you're likely to have leftovers, which are great in sandwiches—perhaps with some sautéed onions or horseradish sauce. View Recipe 20 of 28 Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad Ren Fuller Whole-grain mustard, sliced cornichons, chopped celery, and scallions give this light-on-mayo potato salad crunch and acidity. Make it a day in advance so that you can spend extra time with Dad on his day. View Recipe 21 of 28 Grilled Porterhouse With Brown Butter and Horseradish Christopher Testani If you're going all out and grilling a steak for dad this Father's Day, there's nothing better than a porterhouse. View Recipe 22 of 28 Classic Boston Baked Beans David E. Steele Another make-ahead, hands-off dish for the win! Soaking the beans overnight, then cooking them low and slow with sweet and spicy aromatics, hits a home run. View Recipe 23 of 28 Cheddar-Jalapeño Cornbread This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. Jazz up the batter with pickled jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and fresh corn kernels. View Recipe 24 of 28 Creamy Stone-Ground Grits Johnny Fogg Grits are one of the ultimate comfort foods, especially when mixed with grated cheddar cheese and plenty of butter. View Recipe 25 of 28 Grilled Corn With Chile-Lime Salt Lauren Ross Lime juice, chipotle-chile powder, and diced jalapeños give a spicy kick to this corn inspired by the Mexican street food classic. View Recipe 26 of 28 Grilled Chicken With Lemon and Oregano This grilled chicken is juicy and delicious, and the skin is nice and crispy, too. While the cooked chicken rests, you grill lemon halves, which make for a great garnish that's tart with a smoky edge. View Recipe 27 of 28 Easiest Spaghetti and Meatballs This version of the iconic dish is a snap to make since you simmer the meatballs right in the sauce. You can use the extra time you save to make a quick batch of garlic bread to enjoy alongside the meal. View Recipe 28 of 28 Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin David M. Russell Here's an elegant option that feeds a crowd (or a smaller group with some lovely leftovers). For sides, almost anything goes, from roasted sweet potatoes to green bean casserole. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit