30 Classic Father's Day Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy

The dad with impeccable taste will love this tequila-based martini that turns to grapefruit for tartness. Use high-quality tequila such as Patron Silver for the first-class man in your life.

Syrup-soaked sour cherries impart a vivid fruit flavor to this retro-style cocktail. Curls of lemon zest add a bit of zing to the whiskey's hints of rich oak.

Any health-conscious father will adore this refreshing, slightly spicy salad. While cooking the peppers in a cast iron skillet is less time-consuming than firing up the grill, a little extra flame and charcoal flavor from a real grill will take this salad to the next level.

A delicious and novel twist on Buffalo wings. Serve the shrimp and dip with cucumber spears, celery stalks, and wedges of crunchy fennel.

While this dip may be outside of his game-day food comfort zone, even pita chips deserve an upgrade on Father's Day. Sweet caramelized onions balance the tanginess of Middle Eastern labneh.

This reinterpretation of meatballs combines sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a flavor-packed appetizer that no dad can resist.

Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer on Father's Day.

Ginger and sesame seeds add exotic notes to these tangy-sweet wings.

These handcrafted, heart-shaped pretzels are guaranteed to show Dad how much you love him. The dough can be made 12 hours in advance, so you can spend more time day-of celebrating with him.

A slow roast in the oven makes these ribs tender, succulent, and delicious. Glaze them with tangy homemade barbecue sauce before finishing them on the grill.

Thick buttermilk batter creates an extra-crisp coating on this brined fried chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with sea salt and drizzle it with honey just before serving for an exhilarating contrast in flavors.

If hanging out by the ocean and eating fresh fish tacos isn't an option for you and Dad this Father's Day, make him this recipe. It's easy to put together and fresher than its deep-fried counterparts. 

For this favorite Midwestern sandwich, grill precooked bratwurst until golden brown and serve on hard rolls with spicy brown mustard and bread-and-butter pickles. Make the classic side dish by sauteing red onion in butter and then stirring in sauerkraut and caraway seeds.

Dress sweet, tender chunks of lobster meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of herbs to make the irresistible filling for this classic of New England summer dining. Toast the buns in a buttered skillet just before filling them.

A perfectly-seared, juicy burger on the grill gets toppings fit for a king (maybe a king in jeans). It wouldn't be a burger-joint classic without seeded potato buns, crisp tomatoes, simple American cheese, pickles, lettuce, and ketchup.

Here's a recipe you can put together quickly in the morning and leave to cook while you're enjoying time with Dad. 

Served with a cold beer of Dad's choice and crisp fries, this beer-battered fish makes for a casual and satisfying Father's Day dinner. 

Whole-grain mustard, sliced cornichons, chopped celery, and scallions give this light-on-mayo potato salad crunch and acidity. Make it a day in advance so that you can spend extra time with Dad on his day. 

Transport Dad's taste buds to the tropics with this Jamaican spice blend. Also try it with skirt steak or pork chops.

Slow-roasting pork shoulder before you smoke it is a great shortcut. You'll save time and still get all the great smoky flavor.

Hanger steak (sometimes labeled "butcher's steak" or "bistro cut") is highly flavorful but needs careful handling to prevent it from being overly chewy. First, give it a soak in a tangy marinade, and then slice the grilled steak thinly across the grain.

Dad may love going to the steakhouse, but he also loves not having to leave his house. Grilled flank steak and asparagus get a world-class treatment with fresh green chimichurri butter.

Hollow out large beefsteak tomatoes and stuff them with a mixture of grilled corn, scallions, goat cheese, and crumbled bacon. Serve these beautiful, self-contained salads with grilled steaks or chicken.

Dad will be reaching for seconds when you serve him these salt-and-pepper fries, which are healthier—and tastier—than the fried equivalent.

Another make-ahead, hands-off dish for the win! Soaking the beans overnight, then cooking them low and slow with sweet and spicy aromatics hits a home run.

This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. Jazz up the batter with pickled jalapenos, sharp cheddar, and fresh corn kernels.

Grits are one of the ultimate comfort foods, especially when mixed with grated cheddar cheese and plenty of butter. 

Lime juice, chipotle-chile powder, and diced jalapenos give a spicy kick to this Mexican street food-inspired corn.

Skewer shrimp and chorizo and pop them on the grill for a main course Dad is sure to love.