What better way to say Happy Father’s Day than with the ultimate Father’s Day menu ?!
Oh man … fathers. They are mighty. And with Father’s Day just around the corner on Sunday, June 19th – I’m tossing a lot of ideas for Father’s Day dinner so you can customize the perfect menu for the big day!
appetizers:
Homemade tzatziki + pita – A creamy Greek yogurt sauce you love with cucumbers, dill and lemon that you can sprinkle on any pita or protein!
Fried sumac with garlic feta dip – Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The most delicious Sumac Fries with an addictive stone feta garlic sauce.
Spankopita pie – The most amazing Spanakopita pie with a million pounds of spinach, whole feta, herbs, peeling dough and more.
Cheese artichoke dip – It’s loaded with tons of flavors from onion to garlic, Parmesan cheese, lots of artichoke hearts, Gruyere, Fontina and some bread crumbs to give it a little bite. Then add some toasted nan or pita on the side and it’s a recipe for success.
Caprese Hotel skewers – Italian-inspired Caprese hotel skewers are the perfect summer snack for your Father’s Day menu!
Salads:
Grilled summer squash with feta – Grilled summer squash with tons of feta vinaigrette My favorite lemon is the new addition of summer!
Antipasti + Burrata Panzanella – The perfect panzanella with borate, some pantry ingredients and roasted peppers! It’s stunning!
German potato salad – My mother’s famous German potato salad !! There is no mayo here – just light flavors that will compliment any main course! Equal parts stunning and delicious!
Mexican corn and quinoa salad – If you’ve ever eaten Esquites or Elote and you’m a fan … Imagine it with quinoa and then get ready to make it your new favorite salad. This is true wholeness.
Peach avocado summer salad Summer salad. This is my definition of perfection. Lettuce butter – a perfect base. Fresh peaches and nectarines – a must in the summer. Persian cucumbers – light and crunchy. Summer avocado – creamy and delicious. Lemon Perm Sauce – The icing on the cake.
A bowl of summer grains with feta sauce of the green goddess – The most amazing feta / herb sauce with farrow, cucumbers, corn, peaches, tomatoes and basil.
Main Course:
Grilled salmon skewers with basil wine – Salmon cubes threaded on alternating skewers in lemon slices and served with basil vinaigrette! It just feels like the most essential summer dish right?
Hatched green chili ribs – The fastest way to my dad’s heart! When it comes to Father’s Dinner ideas, this or any other type of ribs are the ultimate dish!
Cornish chickens – My dad’s famous recipe for grilled corn chickens he prepares for us for special occasions! This is the perfect (but light) festive dinner at home!
Cedar board salmon – Cedar Plank Salmon is one of those super special meals that will taste like a billion dollars, but it really took almost no effort at all!
Hamburgers of Guacamole Turkey – Juicy Indian burgers topped with fresh Pico de Gallo, Jack and Pepper cheese and a healthy dish of guacamole! What not to love!
Roasted chicken paprika – The perfect 5-ingredient roasted chicken that is about to pass you by every week. Whip the roasting pan, pour chicken with spices and then roast it in the oven for a little over an hour so that by the time it is cooked, your whole house smells like the most delicious meal ever!
Grilled Plank Steak – Grilled steak plank perfectly seasoned with the addition of a fun Povaleno Pico !! Perfect for Father’s Day dinner!
desserts:
Icebox cookie cake – If you need a fun cake idea for Father’s Day and you do not really want to bake a cake … this is for you.
Crispy blackberry peach – This Blackberry Peach Crisp is the perfect dessert for summer! Minimal preparation time and crowd feeding! Serve with all the ice cream!
Classic tiramisu – This classic Italian tiramisu is truly one of the tiramisu The desserts are easiest to prepare! It’s perfect for a picture with a sweet mascarpone filling, lady fingers dipped in espresso and all the cocoa powder on top!
Chocolate chip cookies and oats – Because what man does not like a cookie!
S’mores Butterscotch Dump Cake – Support yourself … Caramel cake Butter dump comes to you and OMG this is a problem. This decadent treat is enough to provide any intense sweet tooth.
Chocolate brownie pudding – Because why the hell not! If your dad loves chocolate – this is it!
And here you go! Everything you could need for your Father’s Day menu + some ice cold beers! Get out there and start cooking !! xx
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