These 26 Hearty Dishes Are Sure to Win Over Every Dad’s Appetite
Treat your dad like royalty with a menu that caters to his taste for big flavors. Whether he’s a fan of grilling, loves comfort food, or enjoys trying new things, this collection of dad approved recipes has something that’ll hit the spot. From smoky barbecues to indulgent desserts, you’ll find dishes here that are easy to prepare but guaranteed to impress, making every meal with Dad a special occasion.
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
A perfectly cooked, juicy pepper steak is always a real treat for the tastebuds. This slow cooker pepper steak is easy to prepare and makes a very tasty dinner.
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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Make the viral marry me chicken pasta recipe, coated in the ultimate rich and creamy sauce in 30 minutes.
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Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon
Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes with beef. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy, because the traditional wine used is from France’s Burgundy region.
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Smoked Tomahawk Steaks
Indulge in a rich and meaty smoked tomahawk steak, perfect for any special occasion and sure to satisfy any beef lover’s cravings. This reverse-seared cowboy steak recipe is easy to make with just a bone-in ribeye steak, seasonings, and your smoker.
Recipe here: Smoked Tomahawk Steaks
Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork
Make perfect Cuban roast pork with this smoked Cuban mojo pulled pork recipe. This dish is perfect for cooking on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker, featuring exciting flavours like garlic, lime, sherry, oregano, and marjoram.
Recipe here: Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork
Chicken Philly Sandwiches
Succulent spiced chicken melted provolone cheese and colorful vegetables are served in warm toasted sandwich rolls. These chicken Philly sandwiches are so good.
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Butter Tarts
Indulge in a Canadian classic with homemade butter tarts. With a sweet, vanilla-scented filling and flaky pastry shell filled with nuts and raisins, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Italian Rice Salad – Insalata di Riso
This colourful, flavourful Italian rice salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, or as a versatile side dish for a simple lunch or dinner. Every mouthful of this Mediterranean brown rice salad is bursting with fresh ingredients such as tasty salad vegetables.
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Italian Tuna White Bean Salad
Simple ingredients combine to make this Tuscan classic. Juicy fresh tuna pairs with beans for a Tuscan tuna white bean salad everyone will enjoy. It makes a tasty meal, whatever the season.
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Penne alla Vodka Casserole
Penne Alla Vodka Casserole is the best recipe filled with sausage, garlic, onion, tomatoes, basil, cheeses, and yes, vodka!! It is a fantastic pasta that we have loved for years.
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No Fuss Easy Homemade White Bread
Today, I’m super excited to share with you my Dad’s FAMOUS White Bread Recipe. This isn’t just any bread; it’s a family treasure that we’ve been baking for over 30 years, especially during the holidays.
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Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken
This honey garlic BBQ smoked pulled chicken recipe is perfect for outdoor cooking and features a garlicky pickle brine, sweet mustard, chili, garlic/onion rub, and a honey garlic sauce. Smoked to perfection, it’s a must-try dish!
Recipe here: Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Serve up this rich-flavored and creamy ground beef stroganoff for dinner tonight. It’s one of the tastiest meals ever using hamburger and egg noodles.
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Stovetop Dutch Oven Beef Stew Without Wine
Making my hearty beef stew recipe without wine is easy on the stovetop. Made with tender beef chuck roast and veggies in a rich, saucy stew.
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Oven Baked Fries
These fries are properly seasoned, then baked in the oven until crispy from the outside, and soft and fluffy from the inside. They are much healthier than deep-fried fries as they’re baked with just a fraction of the oil that you’d normally use and they’re definitely cheaper than store-bought frozen fries.
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Herb Marinated Grilled Pork Chop
This Herb Marinated Grilled Pork Chop Recipe is a moist and delicious marinade for pork (and chicken!) consisting of herbs, honey and whole grain mustard.
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Smoked Caribbean Jerk Spiced Shrimp
This smoked Caribbean jerk spiced shrimp recipe is a must-try. The sweet and spicy flavour of the shrimp pairs perfectly with all kinds of sides and will become a summer favourite.
Recipe here: Smoked Caribbean Jerk Spiced Shrimp
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cheese Pound Cake Recipe, y’all – it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s all about indulgence. Every single slice of this moist, tender, and oh-so-buttery cake is like a little piece of heaven melting right in your mouth. It’s carrying on that rich tradition of a classic dessert we’ve all been loving for generations. It’s nostalgia and deliciousness all wrapped up in one!
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Antipasto Skewers
Impress your guests with easy-to-make antipasto skewers, perfect for any occasion! Made with classic Italian flavors, these crowd-pleasing bites are ideal for parties, picnics, and more.
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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon
This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
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Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip
Smoked gouda bacon cheddar cheese dip pairs beautifully with pretzels. So if you’re looking for the best pretzel cheese sauce recipe, look no further. This cheese dipping sauce is made with smoked gouda, cheddar and cream cheese, along with other flavourful ingredients.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an irresistible creamy and delicious fudge. It’s the perfect combination of chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge, and a delicious treat that everyone will love!
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Turkey Burger
Juicy turkey burger piled with caramelized onions, melted brie cheese, tangy sun-dried tomato mayo, crisp bacon, and peppery arugula make for the BEST turkey burger I’ve ever had. Sandwich it all between a pretzel bun, and prepare for the best turkey burger of your life
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Sous Vide Cajun Turkey Breast
This Sous Vide Cajun Turkey Breast is hands down the juiciest turkey breast you will ever make! The turkey breast is coated in cajun spices, butter, and fresh herbs, then cooked with the precision cooker until moist and flavorful. It is perfect for slicing thin for sandwiches, or thick for your holiday main course!
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Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Enjoy a hearty smoked brisket sandwich with homemade pickled red onions and other toppings for a special dinner. Learn how to make this amazing treat that pairs well with various side dishes.
Recipe here: Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Stovetop Dutch Oven Beef Stew Without Wine
Making my hearty beef stew recipe without wine is easy on the stovetop. Made with tender beef chuck roast and veggies in a rich, saucy stew.
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