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Father’s Day Recipes: 40+ easy, tasty lunch ideas to spoil your father

On Father's Day show your love for your dad by spoiling him with tasty, easy dishes. Just take a look at the recipes we have selected such as grilled meat, pasta salad or hearty side dishes.

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This Father's Day tell your dad how much you love him by cooking his favorite dishes. June's sunny days are perfect for making grilled meat or fish recipes, as well as lighter dishes such as fresh and tasty salads such as the ones we have here.
Plan your Father's Day weekend by making recipes ahead of time, so on Sunday you only need to complete the last details and indulge in the dishes you have made with so much love.

Spoil your father from the morning through a yummy, hearty breakfast in bed, then whip up a full lunch you can enjoy outdoors or on the terrace. To give you some ideas, we have put together a list of 40+ easy recipes that will win your dad over on his special day. We have included tasty appetizers, grilled recipes, or pasta salads you can serve together with delicious BBQ side dishes. Don't forget healthy recipes if your dad has a fit lifestyle.

Your father will feel special and lick his chops when he will look at those beautiful, delicious dishes, that's guaranteed.

Grill Recipes

1. Grilled Shrimp Kabobs: a quick recipe for perfect grilled shrimp
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Grilled shrimp kabobs are an ultra-easy appetizer that doubles as a super-fast main dish. Flavored with zesty lemon, Italian herbs, and garlic marinade, grilled shrimp kabobs are incredibly juicy, with a light char from cooking on the grill.
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2. Cookist BBQ Chicken: the recipe to make it juicy and yummy
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Barbecue chicken is one of the great joys of summer, especially when it's cooked to tender, juicy yet crispy on the outside perfection. This super simple recipe takes very little time and doesn't require hours spent marinating your chicken.
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3. Carne Asada: the mouthwatering recipe for Mexican grilled meat
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Carne asada is a tasty Mexican dish to make for parties or special occasions like Cinco de Mayo. It's made with tender, succulent marinated steak grilled over a high heat.
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4. Grilled Crab Legs: the easiest recipe for a fast, healthy seafood dish
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When the sun's out, and you have the itch to fire up the grill, there's nothing more simple or satisfying than making grilled crab legs. It's a fast, easy way to grill seafood, and there's little mess involved. Grilling the crab legs then serving them with some lemon and melted butter is the perfect way to enjoy the sweet, delicate crab meat.
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5. Grilled Corn on the Cob: the amazing summer side dish
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Grilled corn on the cob is one of the ultimate summer side dishes. It's a perfect way to make the most out of that fresh, in-season sweet corn and requires virtually zero prep to make.
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6. Grilled Zucchini: the easy recipe for a healthy side dish
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Light, healthy, and oh-so-perfect for summer, grilled zucchini is the easy-to-make side dish that needs to be on your radar. It takes less than 15 minutes to make, which makes it ideal if you're in a rush but don't want to sacrifice having a few healthy vegetables on the dinner table. So, what are you waiting for?
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7. Spicy Grilled Shrimp: an easy recipe for a zesty, flavorful appetizer
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Planning on grilling this summer? Don't forget about shrimp! This simple spicy grilled shrimp recipe is sure to be a hit. Slightly spicy thanks to Sriracha, slightly sweet due to a drop of honey, with zesty lime juice and savory soy sauce in the marinade, spicy grilled shrimp are packed with flavor and perfectly tender and moist.
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8. Grilled Onions: the recipe for a quick and appetizing side dish
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Grilled onions are a delicious and tasty side dish, ideal to serve with burgers, fish and steak. Quick, easy and versatile, you can cook them at high heat in no time.
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Pasta Salads

9. Italian Pasta Salad: a fresh, delicious recipe for cold pasta salad
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When you're looking for an easy, tasty summer salad to serve at your picnics or backyard barbecues, there's nothing quite like an Italian pasta salad. This cold pasta salad is full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, red onions, olives, which are complemented by savory chopped salami and mozzarella, to make a hearty, yet fresh salad.
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10. Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad: the easy recipe for a tasty dish
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Arugula pesto pasta salad is a light and tasty main dish, perfect to make during the summer season to enjoy during a picnic. It's a fresh and appetizing variant of the summer typical dish, in which the cold pasta is seasoned with a creamy pesto based on arugula, cheese, walnut kernels and extra virgin olive oil.
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Father's Day Main Dishes

11. Buffalo Wings: the popular, tasty recipe for making super crispy fried buffalo wings
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Buffalo Wings are a delicious, popular American appetizer recipe perfect for parties. Crispy fried chicken wings are dipped in a spicy, slightly sweet Buffalo sauce.
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12. Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops: the tasty, quick dinner recipe
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If you had a busy week you can't miss this super easy parmesan crusted pork chop recipe. You don't need many ingredients to make a great tasting dinner in less than 30 minutes. It's an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or when you're in the mood for a delicious dinner but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
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13. Pork Loin Skewers: the recipe for tasty and simple meat skewers
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Pork loin skewers are a main dish typical of the Italian tradition, very popular in some regions of the North. Also known as uccellini scappati (escaped birds), one the most famous versions are the Lombard and Venetian ones. The slices of pork loin are stuffed and then wrapped in bacon, so as to create classic rolls.
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14. Lobster Tail: the best recipe for a popular mouthwatering seafood dish
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Lobster tail is a perfect recipe to serve during special occasions. With its rich, buttery flavor these tender, juicy lobster tails are sure to be a hit.
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15. Chicken Souvlaki: the sensational recipe for a delicious Greek street food
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Chicken souvlaki is a classic Greek street food made from marinated pieces of meat threaded onto skewers and grilled until moist and tender. Serve them with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
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16. Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs: the ultimate recipe for fall-off-the-bone ribs
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Slow cooker BBQ ribs are a sensational recipe. With tender, succulent meat that falls off the bone and crisp, caramelized edges, these ribs are very easy to make.
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17. Carnitas: the easy, flavorful recipe for slow cooker Mexican pulled pork
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Whether you enjoy it in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, over nachos, or on its own, pork carnitas is sure to hit the spot. It's melt-in-your-mouth, ultra-tender and juicy on the inside, and browned and crispy on the outside, thanks to the way it's cooked.
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18. Meatloaf: a wholesome, hearty recipe that’s packed with flavor
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Homemade meatloaf is a hearty comfort food dish. It's made with juicy, moist, tender ground beef seasoned with herbs, spices and topped with a sweet, tangy tomato glaze.
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19. Squid skewers: the recipe of the fast dish with a rich and fragrant breading
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Baking in the oven, simple and light, will make this preparation golden and tender, ideal to combine with a side dish au gratin or a fresh seasonal salad to make any meal of the day special.
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20. Lemon pepper wings: the delicious recipe that works as an appetizer or main course
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Lemon pepper wings are an easy and tasty way to enjoy chicken wings both as an appetizer and main dish. These crispy fried wings get their finger-licking flavor from a generous dose of lemon butter sauce that will have everyone clamoring for seconds. Make this for a game day get-together or serve it with veggies as the main event during the week.
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21. Meatballs: the perfect recipe for tender and juicy meatballs
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Meatballs are a simple and very tasty main dish, a great classic that's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This is the white version of meatballs with sauce, one of those preparations that immediately bring us back to the flavors of the past and to our grandmother's cuisine.
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22. Bacon Spinach Chicken: A Fast and Satisfying Chicken Dinner Recipe
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Bacon spinach chicken is the fast, easy, and deeply satisfying dinner recipe you need to add to your weeknight rotation. Made with lean chicken breasts, soft cream cheese, healthy spinach smoky bacon, and melty mozzarella, you can’t go wrong with this flavor-packed stuffed chicken recipe.
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23. Stuffed Meatloaf: the easy recipe for a delicious comfort food
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Stuffed meatloaf might be one of the great all-time comfort foods. This cozy, hearty dish has so much flavor thanks to the combination of beef, ham, cheese, and tomato, and will give you a moist, tender meatloaf that doesn't fall apart. It is seasoned with parsley, oregano, garlic, and onion powder, plus a little heat from a dash of red pepper flakes.
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24. Beef Stir-Fry: a quick, flavorful recipe for busy weeknights
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Beef stir-fry is a simple yet flavorful Chinese main dish. It's made with tender beef morsels, crunchy snow peas, bell peppers and carrots tossed in a savory-sweet, spicy sauce.
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25. Beef Burger: the best-ever recipe for a classic American burger
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There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a juicy, tender beef burger that's been grilled to perfection. Making mouthwatering burgers at home is easy and tastes better than anything you'll order from a fast-food restaurant.
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26. Classic Cocktail Meatballs: the easy and tasty recipe
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Classic Cocktail Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing favorite. Who doesn’t love a sweet, spicy meatball? It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and is quick enough so that you can make a large batch for your next cocktail hour or party. Unlike other cocktail meatball recipes, this meatballs have a meaty flavor mixed with a rich, sweet and spicy.
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Father's Day Sides

27. French Fries: the best recipe for easy crispy homemade fries
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French fries are a tasty, popular side dish everyone loves. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, homemade French fries are deep-fried twice. Serve them with a dipping sauce.
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28. Fried Zucchini: the quick, easy side dish recipe for super crispy fried zucchini
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Fried zucchini are a quick, easy recipe you can serve as side dish or appetizer in summer. Zucchini are sliced, coated with flour, fried until crispy and golden brown.
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29. Asparagus Salad: the tasty recipe for a light, healthy spring salad
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Asparagus salad is a quick, easy spring recipe. Packed with crispy vegetables, creamy feta cheese and hazelnuts, serve it with a dressing or vinaigrette.
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30. Creamed Corn: the quick, easy recipe everyone will love
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Creamed corn is a quick, easy, tasty side. Tender, sweet corn kernels are mixed in a thick, smooth creamy sauce made by combining the starchy residue of corn, heavy cream, milk and flour.
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31. Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad: a Recipe Full of Nutrients
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Sometimes all you need for a side dish is a fresh salad, chock full of nutrients. This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is an easy, quick, and light salad recipe you can enjoy in the spring and summer months. The avocado makes it slightly creamy, while the onion and cucumber make it slightly crunchy. Tomatoes and cilantro add tons of flavor, together with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
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32. Boston Baked Beans: the classic recipe everyone should try
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Boston Baked Beans is a recipe of small white beans original of the city of Boston. It is one of the oldest American dish that dates back to Colonial period, then Boston was a trade center for rum imported from Caribbean.
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33. Watermelon Feta Salad: a bright, summery salad to refresh your taste buds
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Watermelon feta salad is a quick, sweet-savory side recipe. It's made of sweet watermelon, avocado, red onions, cucumber tossed with a garlic-lime dressing and topped with salty feta.
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34. Strawberry Spinach Salad: the colorful spring salad recipe with feta cheese
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Strawberry spinach salad is a colorful, refreshing recipe. It's made of sweet juicy strawberries, savory Greek feta cheese, baby spinach, cashews. Serve it with a dressing.
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Father's Day Desserts

35. Peach Pie: the delicious, summery dessert recipe you’ll love
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Peach pie is an easy, delicious dessert recipe perfect for summer. Filled with sweet, juicy peaches, it has a buttery, flaky bottom crust and with a lattice crust on top.
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36. Lemon Icebox Pie: the zesty, old-fashioned recipe for an easy no-bake dessert
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Lemon icebox pie is a no-bake Southern dessert served with whipped cream. It has a sweet, tangy flavor, and a creamy, lemon filling set in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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37. Chocolate Mousse: the classic, elegant French recipe for a decadent chocolate mousse
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Chocolate mousse is an easy, indulgent dessert. Rich yet light, this French dessert is even better than the restaurant ones as it is airy, creamy and smooth.
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