Father's Day Recipes

Say “Happy Dad’s Day” with a treat! He’ll love our ideas for gifts and easy Father’s Day recipes that include appetizers, dinner and dessert—perfect for a hearty breakfast or a backyard barbecue.

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    Pretzel Bread Bowl with Cheese Dip

    Our town is known as Pretzel City—even our local sports teams are known as The Pretzels. I came up with...


    Orange Soda Sherbet

    4 reviews

    For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...


    Queso Pork Enchiladas

    11 reviews

    My husband took these restaurant-style enchiladas to work, and now the guys always ask for them. They’re rich and spicy,...


    Slow-Cooked Baked Beans

    1 review

    My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible...


    Make-Ahead Broccoli Salad

    My son-in-law is a professional chef, and he shared this original recipe with me last year. The salad is an...


    Grilled Beef Tenderloins

    6 reviews

    Bold flavors bring out the best in these super-tender steaks. —Patricia Swart, Galloway , New Jersey


    Go Bananas Whoopie Pies

    13 reviews

    I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut...


    Southwestern Eggs Benedict

    4 reviews

    This colorful dish makes a beautiful, hearty, rise-and-shine breakfast. The potatoes and pepper are tender; the poached eggs are perfect;...

    Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...


    Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce

    5 reviews

    Our family loves chicken cooked many ways, but this roasted version is one of our favorites. If your family likes...


    BLT Salad with Pasta

    10 reviews

    “This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the...


    Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


    Fast Scalloped Potatoes

    14 reviews

    These quick scalloped potatoes are mildly cheesy, creamy and comforting—just like Mom used to make—only less of them! —Edith Jennings,...


    Glazed Almonds

    2 reviews

    These glossy candy-coated almonds are almost like brittle but much easier to make. With the sweet and salty combination, it's...


    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    5 reviews

    This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...


    Enchilada-Style Burritos

    4 reviews

    "Our family loves Mexican food, but I couldn't find a recipe for homemade burritos that we liked as much as...


    Breakfast Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    You need just two ingredients to stir up the citrusy dressing that's drizzled over this fruit medley. Teri Albrecht of...

    Taco Braid

    6 reviews

    This pretty braided sandwich loaf is a winner! My daughter entered the recipe in a state 4-H beef cooking contest...


    Speedy Cinnamon Rolls

    7 reviews

    On special occasions when we were growing up, my mother would make as many as four batches of these delicious...


    Steak on a Stick

    3 reviews

    I combine molasses, mustard and soy sauce to make these the most robust kabobs you've ever tasted. You'll never miss...


    Orange-Ginger Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    Basting chops with this tangy sauce makes them extremely tender and savory. My family requests this dish for the terrific...


    Strawberry Raspberry Trifle

    11 reviews

    A fantastic finale to any meal, this tantalizing trifle helped Patricia Schroedl finish first in a local competition. "It took...


    Savory Pork Turnovers

    2 reviews

    Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at...

    Brownie Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    These brownie cupcakes are delicious treats to have on holidays, birthdays or even just as a snack. A chocolate kiss...


    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    10 reviews

    Peanut butter and chocolate are always a delicious duo, but they're extra-special paired in this tempting treat. Even with a...


    Very Chocolate Brownies

    10 reviews

    I've spent years trying different recipes in search of the perfect brownie...and this scrumptious version might be it. The fluffy...


    Pizza Popcorn

    Looking for something different-and not sweet-for a bake sale? Whip up this fun popcorn snack from Sheri Warner of Louisville,...


    Maple Cornbread

    4 reviews

    It's not necessary to serve maple syrup with this moist cornbread. The maple flavoring is baked into the loaf, providing...


    Apple Walnut Squares

    11 reviews

    I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...