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Fathers are dependable, trustworthy, reliable, and steadfast! And so are these recipes. This collection of Father’s Day recipes is inspired by our respect for fathers everywhere.
Make your Father feel special on Father’s Day this year by preparing him a meal with all of his favorites. Make him feel like a king with a delicious meal full of big, bold flavors.
We have you covered if you need a good menu for Father’s Day! We are sharing some of our favorite filling breakfast and brunch recipes, summer grilling recipes, meaty main dishes, fatherly side dishes, and fruity desserts.
Start the day off with a filling breakfast for brunch for dad! Serve up our popular quiche with his favorite fillings, this recipe works great for adding meats like bacon and sausage plus veggies, like sun dried tomatoes, spinach or mushrooms.
Basic Quiche Recipe (Using Any Filling of Your Choice!)
4.80 from 20 votes
How to make a quiche using any filling of your choice!! This basic quiche recipe is the ONE and ONLY recipe that you need to make a smooth and creamy quiche. All the tips and tricks you need to know to make and serve the best quiche ever!
Southwest Breakfast Potatoes. These easy to make BAKED potatoes are roasted with bell pepper, jalapeno, and the perfect seasoning blend. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, these potatoes are better than your favorite diner!
A breakfast staple in Texas restaurants these Breakfast Tacos are easily made at home! Tortillas layered with potatoes, crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs and all the toppings! Filling and flavorful these tacos are the BEST way to start the day.
Easy to follow recipe for Homemade Texas Sausage Kolaches! Sausage, cheese and jalapeño all rolled up inside of a sweet, yeast Kolache dough. Brushed with a bit of honey butter after baking, these kolaches will be better than the ones at the local donut shops!
Fire up the grill for some smoky meat dishes! We have recipes for perfectly tender grilled chicken drumsticks that are always a hit. Plus our smoked brisket or chuck roast are favorite 5 star recipes. For the taco lover there’s the internet’s most famous Birria recipe, or a flavorful Slow Cooker brisket taco.
Birria Tacos (Quesabirria Tacos)
4.81 from 197 votes
Rich and flavorful these beef Birria Tacos are perfect served with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice with a bowl of consommé on the side for dipping! These Quesabirria tacos are famous!
This Texas Smoked Brisket uses simple ingredients, but the process used creates meat so tender it will melt in your mouth. Apply a simple rub and let your smoker do the work!
Get all the classic BBQ flavor of burnt ends in this easy-to-make Chuck Roast Burnt Ends recipe. Slow-smoked beef is seasoned with a simple rub, then braised in a sweet, sticky sauce with a hint of spice and black pepper kick.
This recipe for grilled chicken legs is a beloved family classic. The chicken becomes deliciously tender and savory thanks to a simple marinade of lemon, garlic, and seasonings. While grilling adds a smoky, charred flavor that is ideal for summer.
This crispy Pork Carnitas recipe is easy to make in a slow cooker, and delivers perfect flavorful, tender pulled pork. Perfect for using in tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, tostadas and more!
This easy to make slow cooker brisket recipe is flavored with chiles, onion, garlic and herbs. This is the perfect recipe to make for brisket tacos, burritos, nachos and more!
Grilled shrimp. These shrimp are marinated in a garlic, cilantro, lime marinade. Then grilled over charcoal to give a wonderful smokey flavor. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option!
This smoked chuck roast yields a tender, juicy meat! Slow cooked at a low temperature, this smoked beef roast is the perfect weeknight family dinner or a twist on your usual Sunday Roast.
Cheesy, spicy, or simply loaded with bacon, these sides are all perfect for serving alongside a meal fit for a king..or father! Ranging from simple like our favorite bacon baked beans to the soft, fluffy Jalapeño Cheese Rolls there’s something sure to please the men in the house.
Jalapeño Cheese Rolls
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These easy, fluffy Jalapeño Cheese Rolls are made with a homemade brioche dough and stuffed with a sweet honey butter, cheddar cheese and jalapeños. The perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish for any meal.
Mexican Street Corn, or Elotes. This grilled corn recipe is coated with a cooling lime Crema, spiced with some Chile powder, and topped with crumbled Cotija and diced cilantro. The perfect side dish or appetizer!
Favorite Baked Beans with Bacon! These are the baked beans that EVERYONE loves! Loaded with a sweet, brown sugar sauce and seasoned with black pepper bacon. These beans are the perfect side for all your BBQs
These easy to make Cheesy Corn Fritters are loaded up with fresh corn, flavor, and most importantly cheese! Fried in a small amount of olive oil, these fritters are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer!
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded up with juicy chicken, crisp bacon, sweet tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onions and tossed with a creamy homemade ranch sauce. This dish is constantly being requested and it never lasts long! Perfect for potlucks or family meals.
Nothing is more refreshing than a tart, crisp Classic Margarita served alongside the rich flavors of meat. For the beer lovers try our Michelada for a fun, spicy twist.
Classic Margarita
4.91 from 10 votes
Only a handful of ingredients are needed to make these Easy Classic Margaritas at home! No pre-made mixes are required. Enjoy the flavors of fresh squeezed lime juice, orange liquor and your favorite tequila.
This Texas Margarita has a refreshing citrus flavor with the combination of lime and orange juices. This sweet, citrusy cocktail is the perfect companion for all your Tex Mex and Mexican meals.
Every summer meal, Father’s Day included, isn’t complete without a sweet, fruit-filled dessert. The Southern Banana Pudding is light, fluffy and always requested! Our Apple Crisp is nostalgic and just like Gramma’s. Plus if you have the grill going it is quick and easy to toss on some pineapple to grill up for some crisp caramelization for a sweet treat!
Homemade Banana Pudding
5 from 1 vote
Creamy, homemade Southern Banana Pudding with vanilla pudding made from scratch layered with vanilla wafers, slices of banana, and topped with a whipped topping! An easy to make, Southern dessert recipe sure to please a crowd!
Warm baked cinnamon apples topped with a buttery, brown sugar oat topping. This simple, classic recipe highlights the natural flavoring of the apples with timeless fall flavorings. Making this Apple Crisp recipe a family favorite.