Celebrate or remember the dads in your life by preparing a special dinner. It doesn’t have to be fancy. There’s a reason why comfort food is comforting. And you don’t have to be a pro in the kitchen to prepare a tasty meal. Think slow cooker pepper steak, kicked-up potato fries, a Philly skillet, grilled onion cheeseburgers, spicy honey-glazed chicken thighs, and more. We’re sharing a variety of Father’s Day dinner ideas to celebrate Dad with a home-cooked feast.
Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs
“This chicken is wonderfully sweet and spicy. Not too sweet and just right with the spices. It kind of reminds me of the Chinese chicken on a stick. My family loved it and kept asking when I would make it again.” – Cassie
Kicked-Up Potato Wedges
“Everyone raves about these potatoes when I make them. They’re a great side dish and always a big hit at cookouts and potlucks.” – Cheryl
Ground Beef Philly Skillet
“This is a fast, super-easy, super-cheesy dish. I invented it tonight because I wanted a Philly sandwich, but didn’t have the right ingredients. Hubby liked this dish because it’s a meat and potatoes meal, and the kids liked it because it has cheese.” – Kris
Traditional Fajitas
“I found this recipe years ago. I use this whenever I make beef fajitas. It can also be used for chicken fajitas.” – Lynne
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
“Succulent strips of sirloin are seasoned with garlic powder, then slow cooked with onion, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes. Great for anytime. This is another of my favorite comfort foods.” – Donna
Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings
“My family can’t get enough of these wings! The sauce will have you licking your fingers, and when they are all gone, you will be begging for more. On the rare occasion we have leftovers, I enjoy them cold.” – Robynne
Marinated Flank Steak
“This easy recipe has been one of my family’s favorites for over 25 years. It is often requested as one of those “celebration” meals.” – Jane
Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
“These oven-baked BBQ baby back ribs are cooked low and slow and fall off the bone tender. They have the perfect spice combo and are topped with BBQ sauce.” – Debbie
Bonnie’s Blue Ribbon Roast Chicken With Vegetables
“This recipe is so simple to make. It is a great dish for unexpected company because everyone I feed it to loves it. It is packed with tons of flavor, so don’t skimp on the vegetables. They go very fast!” – Bonnie
Dave’s Beef and Cheese Sandwich
“Whenever I go to my daughter’s house, I try to make something special for her. This one turned out so good, I just had to make it again at home, and this time, take a picture of it before I ate it. This may not be a classic Philly Beef and Cheese, but it is close and so good. I would call it a Chicago Beef French Dip Philly Steak and Cheese Sammie. Eat it, over a plate, there is no way to eat this without dripping it all over the place.” – Dave
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
“This is delicious pizza, and my family loves it! I usually divide the dough in half to make two 12″ crust pizzas.” – Lolita
Crispy Baked Chicken
“I love to serve this with buttered spaetzle, and I sometimes add a sprinkle of paprika on top before baking.” – Patricia
Stuffed Pork Chops
“This is really easier than it looks when you use packaged stuffing mix. This is special enough for company, but easy enough to do on a weeknight.” – Jane
Hawaiian Shrimp or Chicken Curry
“Here is a dish that I usually make by request. My granddaughter loves shrimp curry and will try to pick out all the shrimp.” – Jo Anne
Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers!
“I created this burger because I just love the big grilled onion burgers at the county fair. So I just had to make one at home! You can also add an ear of corn on the cob as a side.” – Jody
Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin
“I wow people all the time with this pork tenderloin. People come back, not for seconds, but for thirds and fourths. It is just so savory, tender, and juicy. I frequently grill these loins for large parties, such as my mom’s retirement party or large family gatherings.” – Gina
Dale’s Dazzling Grilled Shrimp
“This is a recipe that my husband gave me that he got from some family friends growing up in St.Pete. Leaving the shells on the shrimp while grilling makes the shrimp nice and moist.” – Melissa
Maple-Glazed Salmon
“A different way to cook salmon, when you do not feel like bar-b-queuing.” – Deb
Mark’s Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Perloo
“This is a great recipe. It tastes even better the day after.” – Cindy
Pan Seared Steaks with Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Butter
“Perfectly seared steaks topped with sauteed mushrooms and a roasted garlic gorgonzola compound butter.” – Kevin