70 Father's Day Dinner Recipes That Will Show Dad How Much You Care

Scallion pancakes are the flaky, crispy part of a good dim sum spread that can make you fall in love and lose track of time. But when you stuff those same pancakes with gooey cheese and savory sautéed mushrooms to make scallion pancake quesadillas? Be prepared for your newest dinner (or late-night snack) obsession.

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While many recipes call for fillets, salmon steaks are a true, unsung hero. In this recipe, we gave these salmon steaks a coating of sweet and spicy sauce made with lemon juice, honey, garlic, and red pepper, that really makes each bite pop. If your dad loves sweet AND spicy food, this is the dish to make for him.

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Not to be confused with our equally delicious cowboy steak, this recipe calls for searing a bone-in ribeye, then basting it with a zesty, smoky butter until the outside has a perfectly brown crust, and the inside is tender and medium-rare.

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If your dad loves spaghetti & meatballs, but you're not looking forward to forming a million individual ones, over and over again, you've got to make these jumbo-sized meatballs. Not only are they just as delicious as their smaller counterparts, they're extra fun too!

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Pulled pork is the relatively simple dinner that feels like an extra-special treat. If you've never made pulled pork in the oven, follow our top tips below the recipe for acing this easy BBQ dish every time.

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This bowl has marinated shrimp, sweet bell peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze that will make you want to lick your plate clean. Plus it only takes 45-minute, and is a total one-pan winner!

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Turkey burgers have a reputation for being boring, but this one inspired by one of our favorite sandwiches—bánh mì—is anything but. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top them for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting for Father's Day.

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If your dad can't get enough of Rome's famous spaghetti carbonara, then we have a sneaking suspicion he'll love this extra cheesy pizza version. With bacon, plenty of cheese, and an egg baked in the center of the pie, this pizza is salty, cheesy, and so satisfyingly messy—it's also surprisingly easy to make for an at-home pizza night.

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Mexican street corn (AKA elote) is one of the best things to ever come off a grill, in our opinion. The only way to improve it? Add shrimp & tortillas to make it a well-rounded dinner we know we'll be making again and again, all summer long.

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Translating to "grilled meat," carne asada marinates flank or skirt steak in a flavorful, citrus-spiked mixture for several hours—or up to overnight—before grilling. The result is a juicy, beef-forward piece of meat with plenty of the smoky, signature char that's perfect for tacos, grain bowls, and more.

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Sweet & sour sauce is a staple across Chinese-American restaurant menus—and for good reason. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs well with virtually every protein, and especially tofu—because it’s mild in flavor, the sweet and sour sauce truly shines (even the tofu haters in your household will ask for seconds).

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In this chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner strips of chicken thigh are marinated in Greek yogurt, cumin, coriander, and paprika, roasted on a sheet pan with red onion, then topped with a bright cucumber-tomato salad and plenty of herby tahini yogurt dressing.

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Few foods are better than perfectly tender ribs, glistening with caramelized BBQ sauce. Now, you can make smokehouse-quality ribs for your dad at home. All it takes is a grill, a few hours, and—okay—a lot of patience. We promise it's all worth it.

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There are about a 100 ways to top a hamburger, and we're not here to tell you what goes into yours. But it's our duty to make sure that you're cooking your burgers as deliciously as possible. With a few super-simple techniques and shopping tips, you'll be a burger master in no time.

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Punchy flavor and interesting texture are like the Thelma & Louise of excellent food—you just need both, and this crispy rice and miso mushroom skillet delivers. This dish is inspired by Momofuku’s Miso Mushroom Rice, but takes cues from Persian tahdig and Spanish paella (so your adventurous dad will love it).

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Here at Delish, our love for chicken Parm knows no bounds. Our newest obsession? This cicken Parmesan meatball skillet. Cheesy, flavorful chicken meatballs are baked in a skillet with a homemade tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, until bubbling and delicious.

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Your dad won't have to choose between burger night or taco night with these fully loaded smash burger tacos. It’s the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla.

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To create a main that’s worthy of unseating the master griller (your dad, ofc!), we marinated pieces of sirloin steak, skewered them with red onion, then grilled them while basting with a sticky honey glaze. The result is a combination of tender, slightly spicy charred grilled steak that's guaranteed to impress.

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Chilean sea bass is a flaky, buttery white fish, and it's worth getting the flavors and cooking method for it just right. Enter this foolproof approach, which infuses each bite of fish with umami (aka, savory) flavors from the miso and soy sauce. Serve it with perfectly cooked white rice and gingery bok choy for an elegant, easy meal.

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If you need a really simple chicken dinner idea that isn’t just a plain chicken breast, this pretzel-crusted chicken is just the thing. The coating is really simple to make, and the pretzels stick on easily, creating a crunchy, salty crust without needing to fry.

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