What better way to recognize and celebrate Dad than by making all his favorite things on Father's Day [1]? No matter what he likes, you're sure to find one of his favorites in this mouth-watering menu. Steamed artichoke, corn on the cob, grilled shrimp-sausage skewers, and apple cobbler are just a few dishes Dad will appreciate receiving on his honored day.
Photo: Nicole Perry, Camilla Salem, Katie Sweeney, and Anna Monette Roberts
Bloody Mary
If your dad prefers a savory, stiff drink on a lazy Sunday afternoon, then fix him up a Bloody Mary [2]. Add pickled okra, green beans [3], and pimiento-stuffed olives for an added flavor boost.
Photo: Camilla Salem
Steamed Artichokes
Butter up your dad with an addictive steamed artichoke [4] appetizer, served with lemon-pepper butter.
Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers
Send Dad over the edge with hearty shrimp and chorizo skewers [5]. Sprinkle garlic and chile powder for extra pep.
Photo: Nicole Perry
Grilled Corn
Nothing tastes quite as much like Summer as grilled corn [6]. If your dad digs spicy foods, then rub the corn with a chipotle chile lime butter.
Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
Oysters
Oysters are a special-occasion item, mostly because of the manual labor required to shuck them [7]. Perhaps Dad will even want to help prep the oysters for this oysters and Champagne mignonette [8] appetizer.
Photo: Sara Yoo
Fingerling Potatoes
Dads are often meat-and-potato guys, but even if yours isn't, you can't go wrong with serving butter-slathered fingerling potatoes [9] at the table.
Photo: Camilla Salem
Grilled Fish Tacos
A taco bar with all the fixings is something Dad will definitely appreciate for Father's Day [10] lunch. Bond over the grill while cooking up these grilled fish tacos [11].
Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Since bacon makes pretty much everything better, then why not try serving up hot dogs wrapped with bacon [12] for lunch? Top it all off with grilled or caramelized onions.
Photo: Nicole Perry
Apple Cobbler
Michelle Obama [13]'s apple cobbler [14] recipe is beloved by President Obama himself, so you know it's good. It's a slowly cooked, all-American dream of a cobbler, which could be made even more delicious with a scoop of ice cream.
Photo: Anna Monette Roberts