Grandpa’s Most Requested Father’s Day Recipes
He's a man who knows what he wants!
Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
He’s the rock of your family, so make sure this Father’s Day to treat Grandpa to something special. After all he’s done for your family, the least you can do is make him a meal he’ll love. We’ve pulled together all of his favorite recipes: Starting at breakfast and going all the way to dessert, our carefully selected dishes will please your pop. We’re dishing up all the classics: Mama’s Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Fried Catfish, and more more.
We know that at the end of the day, Grandpa just wants to be surrounded by those he loves, so we hope that this selection will help start the party in the best way possible. Fire up the grill, crank that slow cooker, and get ready to make something special for a treasured member of your family.
Sausage Gravy And Biscuits
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Biscuits and gravy are a staple in Southern households as is Grandpa's wisdom. He'll be happy to see this on the breakfast table to start off his celebratory day.
Classic Lasagna
Your grandpa might be one of those wonderful gentleman that just loves a good meal and a good time enjoyed with family. We think he'll love our Classic Lasagna that won't take you all day to make, which means you have more time to spend together.
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
He'll love that this recipe is everything he expects when it comes to a good meatloaf, especially with that healthy dose of ketchup.
Fish Fry
Fishing for a compliment? Grandpa will love this Fish Fry. The catfish is sliced, soaked, and seasoned just as he likes it.
Smothered Pork Chops
We recommend serving these pork chops with egg noodles or mashed potatoes (whichever is Grandpa's favorite!).
Cast-Iron Steak Salad
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Our Cast-Iron Steak Salad has everything he really wants with potatoes, steak, and some strategic greens to make this dish a little bit good for him, too.
Mama's Fried Chicken
Southern Living
We couldn't call this list "Grandpa's most requested" if we didn't include fried chicken, and it's easier than you think. We'll teach you how to make perfect fried chicken in just three steps!
Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing
Give Grandpa a gift for Father's Day that will leave him some leftovers! Our Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing makes 8 salmon patties and dressing that can be served on much more than those salmon cakes.
Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
Don't worry about firing up the grill, Grandpa can get his rib fix as long as you're willing to turn on the oven. Before putting the ribs in the oven, cover them in a dry rub.
Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Celebrating Grandpa is always a big day, so if you have a lot of fun activities in store, then turn to our Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole. As the saying goes, it "freezes beautifully" and we know it will be just the thing to serve your hungry crew.
Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Add a little heat and fire to Grandpa's day with Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts. We've got three sauces you can make to pair with this dish, too.
Slow-Cooker Brisket
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grandpa will be proud to see some Slow-Cooker Brisket on the table. Our pro tip: remember to let the brisket rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into it to help the meat reabsorb some of those cooking liquids.
Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak
A classic steak of course had to make it into this list. It's Grandpa's signature dish and we think he'll approve of our cowboy-inspired variation.
Classic Beef Pot Roast
It's Father's Day and in the South, there is nothing quite like enjoying a pot roast on a Sunday, so why break tradition now? Serve Classic Beef Pot Roast on a bed of mashed potatoes and a dinner roll.
Easy Chili
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
It doesn't get much simpler than Easy Chili and we're sure it will be a hit with Grandpa. He can add all of the toppings his heart desires.
Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce Over Pappardelle Pasta
Greg Dupree
Some things just get better with age. Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce Over Pappardelle Pasta takes some time, but cooking it low and slow will make the most delicious sauce ever.
Fish Tacos And Topping Bar
Grandpa might deserve a tropical vacation, but we think he'll be satisfied with our Fish Tacos And Toppings Bar. We're serving these fish tacos with a side of Asian Slaw and Quick Chipotle Cream.
Country-Fried Steak
A Country-Fried Steak with gravy is most certainly not what the doctor ordered, but Grandpa sure did! It's a favorite for a reason, and we think our cracker coating is just about as good as it gets.
Creole Burger
We use Creole seasoning and whole bunch of other carefully picked ingredients to elevate this beyond your everyday burger.
Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake
Courtney West
To finish off this special day, serve Grandpa a big slice of Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake. It's tried-and-true and we know he'll love it.
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