Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with our collection of 15 easy recipes that are sure to impress. From savory dinners to must have sides and of course indulgent desserts, these dishes are perfect for celebrating a special day. Each recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavors that everyone will love.
Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak
You can make restaurant-quality steak with butter right in your own kitchen in about 10 minutes. It’s ridiculously easy and doesn’t require a grill or any fancy equipment. Seasoned with homemade garlic herb butter, this quick steak recipe is loaded with flavor.
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Fall-Off-The-Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs
Baby back pork ribs cooked in the crock pot are fall-off-the-bone delicious. The dry rub and caramelized barbecue sauce make these the BEST baby back ribs around. Flavorful and tender, a true Southern specialty.
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Chicken Drumsticks on Grill with Peach Glaze
Grilled chicken drumsticks are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs. Start with a dry rub and add mustard then end with a peach glaze for the most delectable grilled chicken.
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Old Bay Seafood Boil: Crab, Mussels & Shrimp
It’s not summer in the South without an old bay seafood boil, also called a low country boil for those of you in South Carolina! Overflowing with crab legs, mussels and shrimp, this Southern-style seafood boil also has sliced sausage, corn, and new potatoes.
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Baked Mac & Cheese Casserole with Beef Brisket
Oven-baked until brown-edged and bubbling, this creamy macaroni and cheese casserole has a bottom layer of tender, slow-cooked beef brisket! It’s a classic comfort food recipe packed with flavor, and super easy to make. A creamy, gooey homemade cheese sauce ties it all together!
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Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef
Sweet and smoky baked beans are a Southern classic and the perfect side dish for a cookout or BBQ. Simmered in a skillet in a blend of smoky bacon, molasses, and tangy barbecue sauce, they’re hard to beat. Southern baked beans also have ground beef added, which gives great flavor and heartiness to this classic side dish.
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Creamy Southern Macaroni Salad with Cheese
A combination of both sour cream and mayonnaise create the creamiest Southern macaroni salad around. A hint of sweet and sour along with grated cheese makes this the star of any potluck or cook out. A fantastic make ahead summer salad that gets even better after a day in the fridge. No mushy bland salad here!
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Summer Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This scrumptious Squash Casserole is a crowd-pleaser. Featuring sliced yellow squash, onions, and a cheesy sour cream sauce, this casserole is a comforting and flavorful addition to any meal. Topped with a crunchy layer of buttery Ritz crackers, it adds the perfect finishing touch to this irresistible dish.
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Easy Overnight 7 Layer Salad Recipe
With its gorgeous rows of colors and bright flavors, this classic Southern seven-layer salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for family gatherings or a church potluck. Served in a clear glass bowl that showcases all the beautiful colors, this layered salad makes a gorgeous centerpiece to your dinner table.
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Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese with Pimentos
Combine Southern pimento cheese with a creamy mac and cheese recipe and you get an easy side dish that you can prep in 15 minutes. It’s baked in the oven for an ultra cheesy casserole with just a touch of hot sauce for a zesty kick.
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Not So Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Frosting
This strawberry shortcake is a layered masterpiece of buttery cake, juicy strawberries, and slightly sweet frosting. Adding frosting makes it more of a layer cake than your typical strawberry shortcake with whipped cream topping. This beautifully rustic cake is perfect for special occasions or just to celebrate strawberry season.
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The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies for a no-bake dessert that is as delicious as it is easy to make. Made with instant pudding mix, this simple recipe is perfect for both novices and experts in the kitchen. You can’t have a cook-out or BBQ without it.
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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Bite into these sweet and creamy strawberry cheesecake bars! With a classic buttery crust and rich strawberry compote, these little bars of heaven have all the best parts of cheesecake in a convenient handheld form. No need to worry about finding a plate and fork when these are on hand!
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Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows
Decadently sweet and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this moist chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor. It’s so chocolatey, you wouldn’t even know that there’s soda in it! This has been a longtime Southern classic—and I’m sure it’ll become a family favorite in your house too.
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Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake
This moist and decadent vanilla pound cake is baked in a bundt pan to get it’s signature shape. Kentucky Butter Cake is rich with a tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm. This one of a kind cake is a Southern staple that’ll quickly become a family favorite.
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