It’s Father’s Day, and you want to do something a little nice for the dad in your life. Maybe that’s your dad, who is long past being embarrassing and is honestly kind of cool. Maybe it’s your partner. Maybe it’s a father figure who has had an important impact on you. Whoever it is, if that dad likes to grill, holy crap, do we have a Father’s Day menu for you.
Before you get started, we’ve gone ahead and assumed you already know how to put together a hot dog. The same goes for a burger. And we’re also sure you know how to crack open a beer (unless you’re under 21, in which case I’m sure dad will be plenty happy with a root beer.)
Instead of going back to basics, we turned to some exciting, fresh, probably-haven’t-slapped-that-on-a-grill-before recipes that will open up a whole new world for your grill-devoted papa. Who knows. Maybe he’ll even steal one of these recipes for the next summer barbecue.
A version of this article was originally published June 2018.
Maple-Lime Bourbon-Beer Cocktail
Sure, you could probably just hand Dad a beer and call it a day, but why not make something a little more festive? This bourbon-and-beer cocktail has hints of lime and maple for something extra refreshing.
IPA Beergarita
If you want to stick a little closer to the familiar, this IPA beergarita with jalapeño and lime is refreshing and not too far off the boozy path.
Ginger Whiskey Cocktail
If dad is a whiskey fan, this ginger whiskey cocktail will make you the favorite family member for sure.
Spinach- & Cheese-Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Now onto the grilled apps. Portabella mushrooms are hearty and tasty when topped with a spinach-cheese filling.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Avocado Salsa & Turkey Sausage
There's no reason a little bit of sausage can't be part of the appetizer. These sweet potato stacks are fresh tasting and make good use of grill marks.
Grilled Rainbow Peppers With Herb Cream
Who doesn't love a cheesy pepper? These rainbow sweet peppers are especially good thanks to a lighter cream cheese.
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails
Is Dad a fancy guy? Lobster tails are even better over an open grill — just make sure to use plenty of butter.
Grilled Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
Another excellent seafood option is grilled shrimp. This jerk shrimp is great for a dad who loves a Caribbean flare.
Grilled Barbecue Chicken Pizza
If Dad loves nothing more than pizza, there's no reason not to throw that on the grill too. Our vote is for this barbecue chicken pizza.
Grilled Elote (Corn)
If butter and salt aren't cutting it on your elote (Spanish for "corn") lately, step up your recipe for dad with this grilled elote topped with cheese, spicy seasonings, lime and onions.
Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini Salad
Another fun, fresh side Dad will love, this grilled zucchini salad uses fresh parsley, tarragon and goat cheese to really punch up the flavor.
Grill-Caramelized Pineapple
You can't have a Father's Day meal without dessert, and luckily, dessert can be grilled too! We love this grill-caramelized pineapple recipe.
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake
If dad really has a sweet tooth, go for a traditional dessert like strawberry shortcake, just with a few extra grill marks added.
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