I know what guys like to eat, I know what guys want. So get out your notebook, or bookmark this page for a slew of recipes that Fathers everywhere will enjoy.
If you are too busy (or, lazy) to cook then keep an eye out for Father's Day dinner deals around town, like this Lobster Dinner from East Coast grocer, Redner's. I chatted with the manager and she said to get there early, before they run out for the day.
For a breakfast shortcut, Campbell"s Soup sells cans of Country Style Sausage Gravy. I haven't tried it yet, but will give a Cheap$kate Dining Review soon.
Pancakes are easy to make the 99 Cent Chef way, and I recommend adding fresh fruit.
For a quick breakfast, my Dad would often have a glass of buttermilk with crumbled leftover cornbread...Hmm, I couldn't get behind that as a kid.
My dad, Billy Robinson
My Dad was from Texas, and there, it's all about smoked meat. I have an easy recipe that uses a quick gas grill smoking technique. No Southern Dad would refuse Easy Pulled Pork on a Bun with sliced onion, pickle, and a lot of BBQ sauce. Check out below how I do it the cheap$kate way with inexpensive pork shoulder.
I use the same quick gas grill smoking method for a rack of tender Smoked BBQ Ribs. Again, I cook with cheap pork, but this recipe can be done with more expensive, meaty beef ribs, too.
I've had my father-in-law, Bob, over for lunch and dinner. He's a real meat-and-potatoes type of guy. So what's on the menu for his Father's Day? First off, I would make him an Old World Anglo-Saxon, hearty Shepherd's Pie (recipe here).
This most British of dishes is literally made with meat and potatoes. It's a one-pot meal and simplicity defined. Just make your favorite mashed potatoes (or follow my recipe) and spread them over a beefy, tomato paste, and Worcestershire-flavored stew, which also includes: ground meat (I used cheap ground turkey), onion, carrots, and peas. And you finish it off in the oven until piping hot. In my video recipe above, a cheap beef shank is used.
This most British of dishes is literally made with meat and potatoes. It's a one-pot meal and simplicity defined. Just make your favorite mashed potatoes (or follow my recipe) and spread them over a beefy, tomato paste, and Worcestershire-flavored stew, which also includes: ground meat (I used cheap ground turkey), onion, carrots, and peas. And you finish it off in the oven until piping hot. In my video recipe above, a cheap beef shank is used.
After that meal, your Dad may be put in a food coma, so make sure he has his favorite spot on the couch ready, including a foot cushion and TV remote controller.
If Dad is hogging the TV remote today for his fave sporting event, then set out all the Big League concession Hot Dog condiments.
How does he like his Hot Dog? Plain with Mustard and Relish, Chili, Sauerkraut, and even Coleslaw are some of the toppings I would serve. Click on any name above to see how I do it. Here's a tip: try steaming hot dog buns for a minute after the weiners are done -- super yummy!
I bet your Dad would love my favorite sandwiches of late, a Rachel and a Reuben, both made with Corned Beef or Pastrami.
Both also have Russian Dressing (mayo + ketchup), Swiss Cheese, and Rye Bread. The difference is that Rachel has Coleslaw, and Reuben has Sauerkraut. Included in my recipe links is an easy Easy Corned Beef and Easy Homemade Pastrami recipe, so dig in!
Rachel Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich
For more meaty meals to serve your Dad (or Husband) just click on any of the following recipes: Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Sausage and Sauerkraut with Beer, Pulled Pork, Homemade Deli Pastrami, Chicken Stroganoff, Meatloaf, Carnitas (Mexican-style pork,) Baked Lasagna with Ground Chicken, Sweet, and Sour Pork, Mint Roasted Chicken, and Pork Bourguignon.
My Louisiana niece, Candyse, is a mother to Ava. You've seen Candyse in a couple of my Mom's cooking videos. Ava's dad is Chef Tony. He's the face (creating a bunch of cooking videos) and the main chef for BBQ Guys. When I asked him what Cajun dish he wanted to cook for this blog, he chose a classic Cajun dish, Crawfish Etouffee (written recipe here). Check out the talented Chef Tony in action in my video below.
Dad's definitely like seafood, so give Chef Tony's rich, flavorful stew a try for one of the main men in your life. Other seafood entrees I would recommend are (click on any name to see): Fish and Chips, Scallop Rolls, Fish Tacos, Fish Veracruz, a rich Portabella Crab Rockefeller, Coconut Crusted Fish & Mango Salsa, Scallops and Snow Peas Stir Fry, and Salmon Olympia.
My sister Brenda is married to Rich, and he is the Dad to 2 of my nephews, who've put many hours at the grill in various Louisiana restaurants. I always have a good time making cooking videos with them whenever I visit Cajun country, like Chef Zakk's Blackened Fish and Sweet Potato Hash right here.
My oldest nephew, Chef Matt, has a nickname for me.
Click on the following recipe names if you would like to cook a Cajun-inspired meal for Father's Day, including Zakk's Cajun Style Pasta Primavera and Blackened Fish with Sweet Potato Hash, Mom's Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo and Jambalaya, Matt's Alligator Po'Boy Sandwich, and Shrimp and Grits.
If your Dad (or Husband) likes it raw, then I have the perfect recipe for you, my Sushi Video Series, which includes a Spicy Tuna Handroll and Nigiri Tuna Sushi (but if he's squeamish of raw fish, I have a colorful California Roll made with cooked krab, here.)
I break it all down for you with easy-to-follow sushi rolling GIF illustrations and a Sushi Rice recipe as well. Click here to get started, or click on any recipe name above.
I worked with a vegan Dad. We're Facebook friends, so I am enjoying his latest posts featuring his high school daughter, who just graduated. She even once posted about making a Mushroom Risotto for his birthday. Well, I don't know her recipe, but if it's good enough for her Pop, then it's good enough for all my Dad blog readers - click here to see my own Mushroom Risotto recipe.
I like to cook with mushrooms, as you can see by all the following recipes - go ahead and click on one: Mushroom Nigiri Sushi, Mushroom Soup, a Portabella Mushroom & Bell Pepper Burger, and my Portabella Mushroom Fries video below.
Here are some other vegetarian dishes your noshing Husband, Dad or Grandad will enjoy, so click on any following recipe name.
And finally, if you are an LA local (or just visiting) and looking for a restaurant to take your Father to, then check out my ongoing nighttime restaurant video series. You'll get menu highlights of a dozen or so restaurants in each of my unique Restaurant Nocturnes videos. I go out at night to bring you a culinary cross-section of dining, both high-end and low. So, just play the video below to see my latest compilation, Restaurant Nocturnes XIII. And click here, then scroll down to the end of the post to activate links to all the other ones (thirteen videos so far.)
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!
