A roundup of 20 manly recipes to make dad super happy this Father's Day

Are you still undecided as to what to cook for your dad this Father’s Day? Well, here’s a little help for ya!

Since most men tend to really dig their meat, I thought I’d put together a little roundup of 20 “manly” recipes that place meat right at the very heart of the action. Because I think no matter if you braise it, grill it or pan sear it, you’re almost guaranteed to hit the spot if you put meat on the menu that day.

Some of the recipes come from this very blog; others I’ve found around the web and thought looked TOTALLY worthy of the occasion, so I thought I’d share them with you. Finally, I’ve also included a few recipes from Paleo Home Cooking, just to tease you and give you another little glimpse of what my cookbook has to offer. How mean of me, I know. But hey… that cookbook would make for an awesome Father’s Day gift, you know! Just sayin’

Alright, I’ll leave you to peruse the recipes, now. Feast your eyes; hopefully, you’ll find something that inspires you and that will please dad in the lot!

And if you’re a dad, Happy Father’s Day to you!


SLOW COOKER BBQ RIBS

Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs | thehealthyfoodie.com
Fall-off-the-bone-tender Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce. Probably the best ribs you will have ever had, and the easiest to make, too!


SPICED APPLE BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

The flavor combination of this Spiced Apple Braised Lamb Shanks recipe is so astonishing, it tastes just like it has been created by an assemblage of angels
The flavor combination of this Spiced Apple Braised Lamb Shanks recipe is so astonishing, it tastes just like it has been created by an assemblage of angels.


LEMON ARTICHOKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN

Lemon Artichoke Slow Cooker Chicken
Slowly cooked to juicy, tender perfection, this Lemon Artichoke Slow Cooker Chicken tastes so fresh and exotic, it’ll knock you right off your feet.


BBQ PULLED PORK WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

Made entirely from scratch, even the sauce, this BBQ pulled pork recipe is simply "throw you off your chair" delicious. Comfort food to the 10th power!
Made entirely from scratch, even the sauce, this BBQ pulled pork recipe is simply “throw you off your chair” delicious. Comfort food to the 10th power!


BLADE ROAST WITH ONION COMPOTE

Slowly braised in a Dutch oven, this soul warming dish could very well be referred to as fall apart tender beef meet French onion soup...
Slowly braised in a Dutch oven, this soul warming dish could very well be referred to as fall apart tender beef meet French onion soup…


LEMON AND DILL BARBECUE SALMON KABOBS

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Lemon and Dill Barbecue Salmon Kabobs. Vinegar, lemon juice and zest add a nice zing to salmon. Dill works it magic by adding a sharp, pickled undertone.

  • by Plating Pixels – Get the recipe here

BEEF PINWHEELS

Beef Pinwheels | thehealthyfoodie.com
Beef Pinwheels stuffed with Sweet Roasted Bell Peppers, Baby Spinach Leaves and Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Turn the ordinary into extraordinary!


AVOCADO STUFFED BURGERS

Avocado and Spicy Mayo Stuffed Burger | thehealthyfoodie.com
Burgers just don’t get any better than this! Stuffed with creamy avocado and smooth, spicy mayo, this is a beef patty that’s sure to satisfy your hunger!


CHILI LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken | thehealthyfoodie.com
The only grilled chicken recipe you’ll need this summer: it’s infused with an amazing medley of summery fresh, zesty, tangy and downright festive flavors!


CHICKEN SOUVLAKIS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Chicken Souvlakis | thehealthyfoodie.com
These authentic Chicken Souvlaki are so stupid easy to make and so crazy good, you’ll probably want to eat nothing but that all summer!


TROPICAL CHICKEN BURGER

Tropical Chicken Burgers | by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie
You can put away the ketchup! These tropical Chicken Burgers are packed with so much flavor that you don’t even need to garnish them all that much…


LAMB KABOBS WITH APPLES AND DATES

Lamb Kabobs with Apples and Dates | thehealthyfoodie.com
Lamb Kabobs with Apples and Dates pack so much flavor (and are so easy to make) they’re gonna blow your mind. Perfect for your next (Father’s Day) party!


SESAME SEARED TUNA WITH LIME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

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Lightly coated with a touch of wasabi and two types of sesame seeds – this light tuna dish makes for an excellent, quick and easy appetizer that sure packs a solid punch!

  • by Steamy Kitchen – Get the recipe here

THAI SWEET CHILI GLAZED SALMON

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Fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, a little bit of fish sauce and sugar as well as a hint of red pepper flakes, that’s a few of the many zesty, tasty ingredients that go into the making of the Sweet Chili Thai marinade. It brings out unique and awesome flavors that pair incredibly well with the salmon!

  • by The Iron You – Get the recipe here

PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST

Pan Seared Duck Breast | thehealthyfoodie.com

Pan Seared Duck Breast isn’t as hard to make as you may think; in fact, it’s even easier than steak! And so tasty and nutritious, too!


GRILLED THAI COCONUT LIME STEAK

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Coconut Lime marinade gives this skirt steak a wonderfully refreshing Thai flavor. The post not only gives you the recipe, but also includes awesome diagrams and detailed instructions to help you get it just right, too!

  • by Healthy Seasonal Recipes – Get the recipe here

GRILLED LAMB PITAS WITH PISTACHIO MINT PESTO

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A perfectly grilled, juicy lamb burger topped with a refreshing pistachio, mint and feta pesto and zesty yogurt sauce, all wrapped up in a tender pita bread. I don’t think it does get any better than this!

  • by Vodka and Biscuits – Get the recipe here

EASY PORK CHOP WITH SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE 

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According to author, this is the easiest, no-fuss, most amazing pork chop ever and 20 minutes are all you need to whip it up, from start to finish. Now I don’t know about the easiest because I have still to make the recipe for myself, but I can definitely say that this is the prettiest pork chop I’ve ever laid eyes on!

  • by Damn Delicious – Get the recipe here

FILET MIGNON WITH BEURRE MAITRE D’HOTEL

Steak made simple and elegant is what this dish is all about. The seasoned butter confers such a rich and buttery flavor to the meat, there’s no point in adding much of anything at all to it. A gentle kiss of the flame and a liberal amount of salt and pepper are all that are really needed here.

Steak made simple and elegant is what this dish is all about. The seasoned butter confers such a rich and buttery flavor to the meat, there’s no point in adding much of anything at all to it. A gentle kiss of the flame and a liberal amount of salt and pepper are all that are really needed here.

Paleo Home Cooking – Page 194


PERFECT LAMB ROAST

Perfect Lamb Roast | Paleo Home Cooking

Melt-in-your-mouth, juicy and tender lamb roast, infused with garlic cloves and fresh rosemary. Slowly roasted to absolute perfection!

Paleo Home Cooking – Page 206