Father’s Day is the time to take care of the guy who takes care of everything. We’ve got a range of recipes for you, no matter what kind of eater dad is—vegetarian, meat lover, heat-seeker, sweet tooth, or just always hungry. He might still insist on manning the grill but that’s just part of his charm.
This winning combination of bacon with maple and Sriracha satisfies any sweet, spicy, and salty craving.
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These light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes are easy to make and only require a handful of ingredients. What are you waiting for?
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Pigs in pretzel blankets are a sorta lofty take on a childhood classic. The extra effort compared to the simple version you had as a kid is more than worth it.
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We love chanterelles best with a steak or pork chop. Keeping a recipe simple is the best practice, and my daughter and I created this one together!
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To do too much to lobster would be like stuffing caviar into a burrito. Grill it, then choose a support player and enjoy. The classic is, was, and always will be melted butter and lemon. It’s a classic for a reason.
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Serve these ribbon fries as you would potato chips, as a nibble with cocktails, alongside a sandwich, or as a side to a main course such as roast chicken.
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These pastrami burgers with Russian dressing are a jazzed-up version of the classic cheeseburger with the addition of chopped pastrami to the patty and a spicy Russian dressing that stands in for ketchup and mayo.
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These easy chili cheese fries are made with chili powder and spice and a smattering of Cheddar. Less mess. Just as much flavor.
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This Texas-style smoked whole chicken is made by rubbing whole chickens with an ancho and piloncillo spice rub and then slowly smoking them on your grill or smoker until tender and juicy. Easy and perfect for entertaining a crowd. Here’s how.
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Spicy bacon caramel corn is just what it sounds like. Smoky, salty, spicy, sweetly enticing, and a little difficult to stop eating. Made with beer and a pleasure to nosh alongside the rest of the bottle.
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Dense and meaty, portobellos are great on the grill. These would be heavenly with slow-cooked and charcoal-grilled beef rib. They also work well as a vegetarian main, and are naturally gluten-free and low carb.
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Kentucky coffee is an after-dinner drink made with strongly brewed coffee, cream, sugar, and bourbon. It’s a superb holiday sipper, and so easy to make.
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In my version of easy banoffee pie, I add peanut butter to the homemade whipped cream because peanut butter and bananas are so great together (and, yes, so American!).
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These chewy chocolate brownies have everything we love about boxed brownies but they’re so much better. Made with real, recognizable ingredients, these easy brownies have that chew factor and a mega dose of chocolate.
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