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The best Father's Day meals

Treat your dad this Father's Day with delicious meals at breakfast right through to dinner time, from honey harissa babka to homemade steak sliders.

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Show your dad how much you care by making him a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner for Father's Day.

If the way to your dad's heart is very much through food, then the below recipes will give you plenty of inspiration on ways to spoil him on the day. Try an epic Côte de Boeuf with crispy fries, traybake chicken and chips or some sticky peanut ribs - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

And, if you're still looking for gift ideas, then here are our best foodie gifts to buy, according to our experts.

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Chicken and chips with creamy feta sauce

bowl of chicken thighs with vegetables and sauce served on a plate

Bring the takeaway to Dad's kitchen this Father's Day with a yummy chicken and chips traybake.

Recipe: Chicken and chips with creamy feta sauce

2

Flaky paratha croque monsieur

paratha croque monsieur

An indulgent brunch dish for Dad, stuffed with a curried cheese béchamel, ham and topped with a spicy fried egg.

Recipe: Flaky paratha croque monsieur

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3

Steak sliders with garlicky feta cream

vetkoek steak sliders bbq

Give him what he wants with these epic steak sliders, complete with homemade Vetkoek buns.

Recipe: Steak sliders with garlicky feta cream

4

Honey harissa babka

honey harissa babka

Start the day savoury with this honey and harissa fluffy babka. Perfect toasted with plenty of salted butter.

Recipe: Honey harissa babka

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5

Coronation chicken rolls

savory pastries with dipping sauce

A sharing sausage roll with a twist, this coronation chicken roll will keep Dad happy.

Recipe: Coronation chicken rolls

6

One-pot cava chicken

roasted chicken garnished with vegetables and a creamy sauce

Gather round this one-pot cava chicken for a special Sunday roast this Father's Day.

Recipe: One-pot cava chicken

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7

Korean Hot Wings

korean hot wings

Sweet, sticky and spicy from the gochujang. You won't be able to stop eating these addictive wings.

Recipe: Korean Hot Wings

8

Pizza popcorn and orange oregano negroni

pizza popcorn and negroni

Looking for a snack this Father's Day? Then look no further than our pizza popcorn complete with ice cold orange negroni.

Recipe: Pizza popcorn and orange oregano negroni

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Italian-inspired charcuterie nachos

a large platter of nachos topped with various ingredients

A sharing plate to end all sharing plates, with cured meats and cheese aplenty.

Recipe: Italian-inspired charcuterie nachos

10

Côte de Boeuf with Rosemary Salt Fries

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Steak and chips makes a perfect meal on Father's day and this one is a show stopper.

Recipe: Côte de Boeuf with Rosemary Salt Fries

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Beef and Guinness Pie

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Alex Luck

Tender, melt-in-the-mouth beef and hearty Guinness are the ultimate filling to a pie. Your dad won't be able to resist!

Recipe: Beef and Guinness Pie

12

Lamb Shish Kebab

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Mike English

We've drizzled charred lamb kebabs with pomegranate molasses and a tangy garlic yogurt sauce.

Recipe: Lamb Shish Kebab

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13

Shrimp Po'Boy

shrimp po boy

Crispy coated shrimps, a spicy hot sauce slaw, all within a soft bread bun? Yes please!

Recipe: Shrimp Po'Boy

14

Sticky Peanut Baby Ribs

sticky peanut baby ribs

Finger-lickingly-good baby back ribs, coated in a honey-soy peanut butter sauce.

Recipe: Sticky Peanut Baby Ribs

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Italian Pork Chops

italian pork chops
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Pork chops are such an inexpensive cut of meat and we've transformed them in this Italian-inspired dish with burst cherry tomatoes and creamy pine nuts.

Recipe: Italian Pork Chops

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Deep Pan Cheesy Stuffed Pizza

deep pan pizza with cheesy stuffed crust

We can't get enough of a homemade pizza and this version has cheese stuffed in the crust! Yes please!

Recipe: Deep Pan Cheesy Stuffed Pizza

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Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

beef and guinness ragu

There's nothing more comforting than a slow-cooked ragu with fresh pappardelle and even better when served with a glass of wine.

Recipe: Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

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Smokey Spatchcock Chicken

smokey spatchcock chicken

Spatchcocked chicken is one of our favourite ways to prepare a roast and is so easy to do. This recipe is marinated with paprika, brown sugar, garlic and thyme for an irresistible bird.

Recipe: Smokey Spatchcock Chicken

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19

Raclette Mac & Cheese

raclette mac and cheese

Transport your dad to the Alps by adding buttery. nutty and oozy raclette onto mac and cheese. Decadent and he'll definitely need a nap after!

Recipe: Raclette Mac & Cheese

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The Ultimate American Burger Recipe

ultimate american burger recipe
Mike English

You can't beat a classic burger and it makes the ultimate treat if you want to spoil your dad.

Recipe: The Ultimate American Burger Recipe

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The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor ⁠Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce ⁠Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time 

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