Father’s Day Recipes Even the Pickiest Dads Will Love

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If you’re looking to make Father’s Day special this year, these recipes are just the kind that even the pickiest dads will appreciate. No matter what your dad likes to eat, you want something that feels great to make and even better to share. This is about making the day memorable without the stress of guessing what he’ll actually enjoy. These hit mark every time.

Crockpot Chicken Wings

Crockpot Chicken Wings. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Crockpot Chicken Wings. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.


 

For Crockpot Chicken Wings all you need are a few chicken wings and some BBQ sauce. Then finish them off on the grill or under the broiler!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Wings

Smoked Pork Butt (Falls Off The Bone!)

Smoked Pork Butt. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Smoked Pork Butt. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Smoked Pork Butt is going to turn into the best Pulled Pork you’ve ever had. It literally just FALLS apart – so moist and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Butt

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings (Everything You Need To Know!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Smoked Chicken Wings are so tender with that deep wood flavor from low and slow smoking. Follow my recipe for crispy skin!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Best Ever Funeral Potatoes

Best Ever Funeral Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest
Best Ever Funeral Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest

Funeral Potatoes… everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is my creamy, cheesy and oniony version! Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Best Ever Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Easy Oven Baked Ribs (3 Ingredients!)

Easy Oven Baked Ribs (3 Ingredients!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Oven Baked Ribs. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Get the simplest recipe and method for baking pork baby back ribs in the oven. Only 3 ingredients needed! BBQ ribs any time of year!
Get the Recipe: Easy Oven Baked Ribs

Smoked Ribs

Smoked Ribs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Smoked Ribs. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Tender, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful, these Smoked Ribs are prepared using the foolproof 3-2-1 method. Coated in mustard and dry rub, then smoked low and slow, they deliver fall-off-the-bone perfection.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Ribs

Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Southern Fried Chicken. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Southern Fried Chicken is soaked in buttermilk for tenderness and coated in a perfectly seasoned crust.
Get the Recipe: Southern Fried Chicken

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes look and sound unhealthy, but is packed with tons of veggies and lean beef! An easy and tasty meal everyone will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad With Chicken

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad With Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad With Chicken. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Take your Caesar salad to the next level with this Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad With Chicken recipe. Enjoy the smoky taste of charred romaine hearts and the savory goodness of grilled chicken.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad With Chicken

Steak On The Stove

How To Cook Steak On The Stove. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
How To Cook Steak On The Stove. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Learn how to cook steak on the stove and the oven at home that comes out tender, flavorful and just as delicious as the steakhouses make it.
Get the Recipe: How To Cook Steak On The Stove

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Quick And Easy!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cowboy Caviar Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a Tex-Mex inspired dip that has been around for years! Enjoy on its own, with chips or spooned onto tacos!
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Ambrosia Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

You’ll love this mouthwatering Ambrosia Salad Recipe made with fruit, coconut, pecans, marshmallows and tossed with whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is perfection. Chicken pieces are sprinkled with seasoning salt, slathered with BBQ sauce and oven baked.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Your special occasion dinner just got an upgrade with Smoked Beef Tenderloin. This show stopping main course will wow your guests!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Korean Chicken Thighs

Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe. Photo Credit Lauren's Latest.
Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe. Photo Credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Korean Chicken Thighs recipe features a deliciously tangy marinade that infuses chicken with amazing flavor, then grilled to perfection!
Get the Recipe: Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe

Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Grilled Flank Steak. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

A simple garlic marinade makes this Grilled Flank Steak tasty and juicy! Delicious grilled on an indoor or outdoor grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Flank Steak

Baked Chicken Legs

Baked Chicken Legs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Baked Chicken Legs. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This recipe for Baked Chicken Legs is the simplest dinner to make any weeknight. Rub with a little olive oil, homemade spice mix and bake.
Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Legs

Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Honey Soy Chicken is cooked in less than 10 minutes and pairs well with a side of rice and vegetables! Perfect for grilling or broiling.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Kabobs

Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

Air Fryer Chicken Skewers (20 Min Meal!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Air Fryer Chicken skewers are seasoned, air fried, and smothered in a delicious butter, garlic and parmesan sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

Easy Honey BBQ Chicken

Easy Honey BBQ Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Honey BBQ Chicken. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Honey BBQ Chicken is made with my homemade Honey BBQ sauce & tender boneless skinless chicken thighs. So easy to do on the grill, oven & more!
Get the Recipe: Easy Honey BBQ Chicken

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe Recipe (Homemade + Easy!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Sloppy Joes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Get the best and easiest homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe! Takes less than 20 minutes to cook, and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Recipe

Steak Marinade

Steak Marinade. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Steak Marinade. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This easy and versatile recipe for Steak Marinade yields tender, juicy and flavorful meat every single time! A classic, fail-proof recipe.
Get the Recipe: Steak Marinade

Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers

Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers have only 3-ingredients, are a great make-ahead low carb/keto snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers

Easy Deviled Eggs

Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Get my simple, classic recipe for Deviled Eggs, just in time for Easter! This is the quintessential appetizer for Spring.
Get the Recipe: Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack, light lunch, dinner side or even a breakfast side. A great way to sneak some veggies in!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Fritters

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Mexican Street Corn Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe is a delicious, easy to make side dish that is perfect to make in the warmer months of the year. So addicting!
Get the Recipe: Amazing Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Easy Crispy Fried Zucchini

Easy Crispy Fried Zucchini. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Crispy Fried Zucchini. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Fried Zucchini is wildly addicting! Served as a side or appetizer, these will quickly disappear, just as fast as you can fry them up!
Get the Recipe: Easy Crispy Fried Zucchini

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled Egg Potato Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.
Get the Recipe: Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

A classic appetizer for kids & adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket are mini cocktail sausages rolled in buttery crescent dough & baked to golden perfection!
Get the Recipe: Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

Fried Green Tomatoes

Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes coated with a Panko & cornmeal seasoned breading & fried until golden brown and crispy. So tasty!
Get the Recipe: Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Lauren's Latest.
Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

A classic and delicious, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is light, refreshing and so so easy to make! It’s the perfect light side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Tomato Salad

5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad

5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This fresh Corn Salad recipe is elevated by charring the corn! Toss with bell peppers, radishes, and a killer dressing, summer here we come!
Get the Recipe: 5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad is perfect for hot summer months! Filled with avocados, sweet basil, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini.
Get the Recipe: Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad (with Imitation Crab). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Seafood Pasta Salad (with Imitation Crab). Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Seafood Pasta Salad is always such a hit at any summer cookout. It’s a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, onion-y & sweet from the imitation crab.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Pasta Salad

Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta

Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Made with three ingredients, this Watermelon Mint Salad is perfect for summer! Cold, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Feta cheese optional!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.

Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress your friends and family.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

Easy Grilled Lamb Chops

Easy Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe. Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.
Easy Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe. Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.

Succulent, flavorful grilled lamb chops are so easy to prepare with a simple marinade recipe of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper!
Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Lamb Chops

Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.

Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
Get the Recipe: Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

Grilled Swordfish With Green Olive Tapenade

Grilled Swordfish With Green Olive Tapenade. Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.
Grilled Swordfish With Green Olive Tapenade. Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.

Make beautiful, dinner party worthy Grilled Swordfish topped with a vibrant green olive tapenade in just 25 minutes with this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Swordfish With Green Olive Tapenade

Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade

Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.

These Grilled Pork Chops are extremely tender and succulent. Use outdoor grill or an indoor cast iron grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Marinade

Grilled Lamb Kabobs

Grilled Lamb Kabobs. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Grilled Lamb Kabobs. Photo credit Savor the Best.

Grilled lamb kabobs that have been marinated in fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice. The char flavor together with the marinade makes this a winner dinner.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kabobs

Turkey On The Grill

Turkey On The Grill. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Turkey On The Grill. Photo credit Southern Plate.

With lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and vegetables, this turkey on the grill is tender, flavorful, and an entire Thanksgiving meal in one pan.
Get the Recipe: Turkey On The Grill

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.

Homemade peach BBQ marinade is used as a marinade to create the absolute juiciest grilled pork tenderloin you’ll ever make.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops (10 Minutes Of Prep!). Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops. Photo credit Pinch and Swirl.

The secret to these succulent Grilled Lamb Loin Chops is two-zone grilling and an aromatic marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, and rosemary!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Grilled Corn In Husk

Grilled Corn In Husk. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Grilled Corn In Husk. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.

Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk recipe is the essence of summer flavors.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn In Husk

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit Savor the Best.

Tender, juicy chicken and sweet pineapple make an amazing combination. The marinade gets turned into a thick glaze for these pineapple chicken kabobs.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun. (1)
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.

Tender and juicy, grilled chicken with avocado salsa is filled with fresh flavors! Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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