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Delicious Recipes to Celebrate Dad!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on June 16, 2022

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Father's Day is almost here! Celebrate the dads in your life with these easy and delicious recipes that everyone will love.

Father's Day is this weekend and we've got the perfect way to celebrate! These are some of our favorite summery recipes, that everyone loves. We've included a delicious breakfast treat, fresh salads, easy recipes for the grill and of course a few amazing desserts.

Overhead horizontal photo of Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce on a round wood platter garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

These recipes can be prepped ahead of time for easy entertaining. Happy Father's Day to all the dads! Let us know what you're planning to make this year.

Vertical photo of Sticky Pecan Rolls on a light pink pedestal serving plate.

Oh my! These Ridiculously Easy Sticky Pecan Rolls taste like they are a labor of love from a fine, fancy bakery but they come together quickly with the convenience of frozen puff pastry.

 

Vertical closeup photo of a bowl of Tomatilla Avocado Salsa with a person dipping a tortilla chip into the sauce.

One taste of this fresh, vibrant Tomatillo Avocado Salsa will have you craving it again and again. It's fabulous on tacos, enchiladas, burritos... any Mexican entree, but it also makes a wonderful sandwich spread, dipping sauce for chips and/or salad dressing.

 

Vertical closeup photo of Pineapple Habanero Pepper Jelly in a glass jar.

Sweet and spicy, this Pineapple Habanero Pepper Jelly is delicious on cheese trays, spooned over cream cheese or goat cheese, in grilled sandwiches and it even makes a wonderful grilling glaze.

 

Vertical overhead photo of Thai Chopped Watermelon Salad in a white serving bowl with yellow flowers.

This Thai Chopped Watermelon Salad recipe is a jewel in my summer salad collection as it's so fresh, vibrant and full of fabulous flavor! I've had guests ask if they could lick their plates clean!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Blueberry Peach Poppy Seed Salad in a white serving bowl on a wooden table.

What do you get when you combine crisp greens, juicy ripe peaches, sweet plump blueberries, vibrant pickled red onions and crunchy candied almonds with a sweet, tangy poppy seed dressing? This fabulous Blueberry Peach Poppy Seed Salad!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Perfectly Grilled Steak with corn on a white serving plate.

With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for Perfectly Grilled Steak is sure to become a favorite!

Vertical overhead photo of Zucchini Involtini in a white oval baking dish.

With cheese-stuffed ribbons of zucchini nestled in an easy Italian sausage-tomato sauce, this delicious Zucchini Involtini is a fabulous make-ahead meal that's perfect for family dinners and entertaining!

Overhead vertical photo of Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce on a wooden cutting board with fresh herbs and lime wedges.
These Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce come together quickly and are loaded with fresh, vibrant FABULOUS flavor! The delicious sauce is used for basting and as a finishing sauce.

Vertical overhead photo of Bacon Bourbon Barbecued Chicken Skewers on a white serving platter.

These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.

Vertical photo of a batch of Ridiculously Easy Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies with cups of milk and cookie stacks in the background.

If you enjoy shortbread and are a peanut butter fan you will LOVE these crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth-delicious Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies! No one has to know how easy (actually ridiculously easy) they are to make with just one bowl and no mixer!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Easy Peach Crumble scooped into small serving bowls with ice cream and fresh berries.

Imagine sweet, juicy peaches baked until meltingly tender under a generous portion of sweet, crisp, buttery crumbs... Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a simple splash of sweet cream. This Ridiculously Easy Peach Crumble is a summer dream come true!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a Ridiculously Easy Caramel Buttermilk Sheet Cake on a white marble surface.

With just one bowl and a whisk, you can put together this FABULOUS Caramel Buttermilk Sheet Cake. The melt-in-your-mouth caramel icing is as easy as the cake!

Thought for the  day:

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it,
but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world,
yet forfeit their soul?
 Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Mark 8:35-37

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Be Unto Me

 

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