Father's Day Recipes Your Dad's Bound To Love!

Father's Day is looming, and if your dad doesn't feel quite ready in venturing out to the restaurants, then now's the perfect time to whip up a special home cooked meal for the whole family (but mainly your dad) to enjoy. We're talking appetisers, mains and desserts (as well as some treats). Think Gourmet Big Macs, Cheesy Doughballs, Lamb Curries and more!

Won't get the chance to see your dad this Father's Day? How about sending some Letterbox Brownies (or Letterbox Wine), instead. Likewise, why not make your own baked goods and pop them round! Or... you could even buy him a Beer Dispenser, to make sure he's really not missing out on that pub-feeling.

Along with a specially cooked meal, have you thought about what you're gifting him? Here's some of our favourite, top-rated Father's Day gifts for 2021.

Throw all the ingredients in and cook it low and slow, and you'll have the ultimate fuss-free meal ready and waiting.

Get the Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder recipe.

For the ultimate pie you need a good beef stock, flavoured with Worcestershire sauce, and some plain flour to thicken it up. Some people use stout or ale, but we've omitted this as we think it tastes great without.

Get the Steak And Kidney Pie recipe.

I bet we had you at bacon.

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Balsamic glazed steaks get rolled around fresh veggies for the perfect combo. It's a fun appetiser or an easy summer dinner. Securing the roll-ups with toothpicks makes them MUCH easier to cook. Just don't forget to remove them when it's time for serving!

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This sweet, tangy chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner.

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Barbecued lamb chops don't get better than this! Bursting with flavour, this recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and delicious herbs. Super easy to cook and the perfect food for eating with your hands, these lamb chops are a sure-fire yes.

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Fans of Pizza Express doughballs are going to love our homemade doughball recipe. Ours are stuffed with deliciously herby and garlicky Boursin cheese, making them incredibly moreish. They would be perfect for a pizza party, or a picnic dish.

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Yes! We went there... And it was so worth it.

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There's nothing super crazy about this recipe, but when you do it right, it's absolutely perfect.

Get the Beer-Battered Fish recipe.

Just when you thought burgers couldn't get any better ...

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These braised chicken thighs are no joke. They’re super flavourful, fall-off-the-bone tender, and thankfully you only need ONE pan to make them!

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A chicken roasted over an entire can of beer? You better believe it. It guarantees a juicy, tender chicken that is full of flavour.

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Nothing screams summer quite like bruschetta. Toasted bread gets rubbed with garlic (don't skip it, it's the best part) and topped with simply marinated tomatoes. The brighter and juicier your tomatoes, the better your bruschetta will be.

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You can use any type of cake for this recipe. Our classic vanilla would be wonderful here. (You can bake it in two 20cm pans instead of a cupcake pan.) But truthfully, we like starting with boxed mix. With the homemade buttercream, chocolate coating, and festive sprinkles, no one will notice or care.

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It's making us totally capr-azy!

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Chicken shish is way more than just a post-night-out staple. It is one of the tastiest ways to eat chicken breast IMO. Beautifully marinated in yoghurt, lemon, and spices, this results in really tender chunks of meat that are then perfect charred over a BBQ.

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Our katsu curry sauce uses coconut milk, chicken stock, soy sauce and curry powder. A simple take on everyone’s favourite restaurant or takeaway dish.

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Chicken tikka is great if you're looking for a new Indian dish to perfect at home. The traditional dish consists of small pieces of marinated chicken, threaded onto skewers and grilled. Unlike a chicken tikka masala, this tikka dish is more like a tandoori - so no sauce!

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Braising lamb shanks might sound a little intimidating, but honestly, it couldn't be easier. After a quick sear, the oven does all the work for you! Lamb shanks can tend to be a tougher cut of meat so to get tender, fall off the bone lamb, it works best to cook them low and slow. They'll braise in a savoury tomato sauce that gives the meat so much flavor and the sauce becomes extra silky after the wine and butter gets stirred in. You'll have the most comforting dinner you've had all year!

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Chicken souvlaki is a classic Greek fast food dish that will make you feel like you’re on holiday in no time. Consisting of grilled skewered pieces of meat, you eat it hot straight off the skewer and can serve it with a variety of sides - we've gone for flatbreads and chips, with Greek salad and a good dollop of tzatziki.

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Soufflés don't have to be something you fear. Aside from this being one of our all time favourite chocolate desserts, preparing it is surprisingly easy. For tall, beautiful results, you'll have to whip some egg whites, which might take some arm work, but it's nothing complicated. Straight from the oven with a quick showering of icing sugar, your dinner guests will be in awe.

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Coriander and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of.

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Rhubarb crumble is one of the BEST dessert recipes ever, and this easy crumble recipe is a guaranteed winner. While most crumble recipes are quite similar and straightforward (stewing the fruit and getting that nice crispy topping), there are a few tricks to create the perfect one.

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We've loved stuffed peppers since we first laid eyes on them. This is our classic recipe—once you master them start experimenting with our Cheesesteak and Chicken Parm varieties.

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Whenever we crave steak this dish is always what we want to make. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavour. It makes us forget chicken ever existed.

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This easy recipe turns those sad leftover mashed potatoes into something MAGICAL.

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We love that this recipe comes together in one pan and in less than an hour. Dunking good bread into the extra pan sauce is highly encouraged.

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This Sag Aloo recipe is one of my favourite potato side dish ideas. And I personally think no curry feast is complete without a side bowl of this carb-loaded goodness. I've swapped in spinach for kale, so it's not strictly traditional, but if you're not fancying that then just add spinach instead - simple!

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Prawn linguine with British asparagus and delicious garlic buttery sauce = Heaven. This'll soon become your go-to pasta dish for weeknight dinners.

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Pork chops have the potential to be juicy, tender, and flavourful, really! This oven-baked method will ensure your pork has a delicious crust and a perfectly cooked interior. Just follow these simple rules and prepare yourself to reconsider everything you know about this weeknight-friendly cut.

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These classic white Italian pizzas made with sourdough and delicate, creamy Grana Padano cheese are perfect for enjoying al fresco with friends – or you may just want to save them all for yourself. No judgment.

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Lemon drizzle cake is one of the nation's favourite cake flavours, and is that any surprise? It's zesty, vibrant, moist and downright delicious. And only six ingredients make up our super easy recipe.

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Don't write off making a tagine if you don't own a tagine pot. We made ours in a Dutch oven and it comes out perfectly! The lamb simmers until it is completely tender, while making your kitchen smell like a fancy Moroccan restaurant.

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The key to acing this dish is to cook the asparagus until its tips are crispy and stalks slightly blistered. The slight char will add a whole other dimension to the enticing flavour of this vegetable.

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This spaghetti recipe is simple to make and combines creamy, delicate Grana Padano cheese with smoked garlic that gives a lovely barbecue flavour. It’s made to be served in big bowls with toasted garlic bread croutons scattered on top.

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Pork stroganoff is such an easy, flavourful dinner to make. Using pork fillet is perfect because it's such a tender cut, and really easy to cook with. Load your stroganoff up with mushrooms, mustard and sherry for the most delicious meal.

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We love curry, and nothing quite gets us as excited as a lamb rogan josh. The trick to this is patience, and a seriously good paste. Don't scrimp on the paste ingredients and you won't regret it, and remember it's all about low and slow, so just keep stirring occasionally and keeping an eye on that curry and you won't be disappointed.

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Singapore noodles is a Chinese takeaway classic. Complete with king prawns, shiitake mushrooms and frozen peas, this super-simple noodle recipe comes together in a matter of minutes!

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Slow cooker brownies result in an incredibly fudgy textured brownie, almost like a cross between a chocolate brownie and a chocolate fondant.

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The marinade is made with ingredients you most likely have on hand. And although the meat would benefit from hanging in the mixture for a while, as long as you give it some time to hang out, it'll take on the flavour.

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This recipe in particular is for those who are after something super simple, a quick to throw together meal - and this bad boy takes just over half an hour to get on the table.

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This toad in the hole recipe is insanely delicious - we've made it as easy as possible, using a string of chipolata sausages to coil around a round cake tin

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Treacle sponge is a British classic, the ultimate winter-warming comfort food. Traditionally consisting of a steamed sponge, with a syrupy, treacle base, we can't get enough of this delicious dessert.

However, to make ours, we've opted to move away from tradition and go for baked instead of steamed, because sometimes we just CAN'T BE BOTHERED to go to all that extra effort.

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