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    Father’s Day Feast: Mouthwatering Main Dishes to Make Dad Smile

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 ยท Published: Jun 1, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby ยท Leave a Comment

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    Dad deserves the best, and these main dish recipes deliver! Whether he loves bold flavors or classic comfort foods, this collection has the perfect dish to make his Father's Day extraordinary.

    A collage of pictures of four steaks including one of them cooking.

    My Father's Day main dish collection features hearty and delicious recipes that'll make his day memorable

    1
    A grilled London Broil sliced on a cutting board.
    Easy Grilled London Broil with Marinade Recipe
    Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering Grilled London Broil! This recipe transforms an affordable cut of beef into a succulent and flavorful delight, thanks to my overnight London Broil marinade recipe that tenderizes and infuses every bite with deliciousness.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    A white baking dish full of baked chicken cordon bleu casserole topped with sauce.
    Easy Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole Recipe
    Oven-baked Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole has all of the flavor and crispiness of the classic dish but none of the mess. It's quick and easy to prepare and, best of all, it can be made ahead.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Two pork chops stacked with a sprig of rosemary on top and a fork sticking out.
    Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary and Garlic Butter Recipe
    Easy Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary areย oven-roasted bone-in pork chops blanketed in a rich butter sauce topped with fresh garlic and aromaticย rosemary.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    Oven roasted acon-wrapped beef tenderloin sliced on a cutting board.
    Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Recipe
    This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be served in various ways. Whether you’re looking for an elegant main course for a dinner party, a date night meal, or a family gathering, this restaurant-quality recipe fits the bill. Ingredients:
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Garlic butter steak bites in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.
    Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe (Quick and Easy)
    With just a handful of ingredients, a luscious garlic butter sauce, and a few minutes, you can prepare an easy meal featuring flavorful steak bites that will quickly become a favorite of your entire family.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Oven baked short ribs on a plate of mashed potatoes.
    Oven Baked Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce Recipe
    Easy Oven Baked Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce are the answer to your dinner party dreams. They are full of flavor, classic comfort food, and so tender the beef falls off the bone.ย  Braised beef short ribs are also the perfect make-ahead main dish for a special holiday dinner or a fabulous dinner party.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Pot roast in a crock-pot surrounded by potatoes and carrots.
    Easy Crock-Pot Pot Roast Recipe with Onion Soup Mix
    This Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix is a classic pot roast made even better! Featuring a beef chuck roast topped with dry onion soup mix, then cooked low and slow in a slow cooker surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and onions.
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Bacon wrapped shrimp on a white plate with carrots and celery.
    Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe with Brown Sugar
    The Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are amazingly delicious, with sweet and smoky bacon glazed with brown sugar and chili powder. An easy recipe, it's simple to prepare and utterly addictive.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Crab stuffed shrimp on a black plate garnished with lemon slices.
    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe Easy & Elegant
    Decadent Crab Stuffed Shrimp will make you feel like you're dining in an elegant restaurant. Delicious sweet crab meat and plump, briny shrimp are a match made in heaven. And while it may look fancy, you won't believe how easy this recipe is to prepare.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    Sliced baby back ribs on a cutting board.
    Best Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
    This recipe for Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub is for you if you love BBQ ribs but don't love standing outside for several hours over a hot grill or are looking for an easy way to cook them in the oven!
    Check out this recipe
    11
    Oven roasted acon-wrapped beef tenderloin sliced on a cutting board.
    Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Recipe
    This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be served in various ways. Whether you’re looking for an elegant main course for a dinner party, a date night meal, or a family gathering, this restaurant-quality recipe fits the bill. Ingredients:
    Check out this recipe
    12
    Pan seared ribeyes in a cast iron skillet placed side by side to make a heart.
    Pan-Seared Boneless Ribeye Steak with Maple Bourbon Butter
    This pan-seared boneless ribeye steak is finished in the oven for a perfect crust and juicy center, then topped with a sweet-savory maple bourbon compound butter. Easy steakhouse-style results at home in under 30 minutes.
    Pan Seared Boneless Ribeye Steaks
    13
    Two blackened steaks on a wooden cutting board.
    Steakhouse-Style Blackened Steak Recipe
    If you like quick and easy meals, you will fall in love with this simple recipe for blackened steak. Before cooking, the steak filets are topped with a mix of savory herbs and spices which form a flavorful crust when the meat is pan-seared in a hot cast-iron skillet.
    Check out this recipe
    14
    A sliced pork tenderloin covered with apricot glaze.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze Recipe
    In this recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze, pork tenderloin, one of the most tender cuts of pork, is covered with a luscious homemade dry rub that infuses it with incredible flavor. Then it is grilled and slathered with an amazing sweet and savory apricot glaze.
    Check out this recipe
    15
    A New York Strip Roast with slices cut with a bowl of green beans behind it.
    New York Strip Roast Recipe
    Incredibly juicy and tender, simple, yet refined, New York Strip Roast cooked low and slow in a cast-iron skillet in the oven will add elegance to any gathering or holiday dinner. Bursting with a bold, beefy flavor, this boneless NY Strip Roast is easy to prepare and makes a dazzling presentation.
    Check out this recipe

    These sides would pair well with any main dish:

    • Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Poppy Seed Dressing on a table.
      Best Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Pecans
    • A white serving dish full of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter.
      Easy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Make Ahead)
    • A house salad on a white plate featuring lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese and croutons.
      Quick and Easy Classic House Salad Recipe
    • Two loaded twice baked potatoes topped with cheese and bacon.
      Easy Air Fryer Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

    If you need any more menu ideas, here is a link to all of my Father’s Day recipes.

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pineconesยฎ. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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