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Manly Father’s Day Recipes
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It’s all about Dad and it’s time to make his favorite recipes for the ultimate breakfast, lunch or dinner. We have gathered together something for everyone. Tons of great ideas like kabobs, ribs, shrimp, steak, potato salad, pancakes, bacon and more. Don’t forget dessert like Better than Sex Cake, Apple Pie or Strawberry Pie!
Father’s Day is right around the corner! I always like to spoil my husband and my Dad with a bunch of food on Father’s day because let’s get real, that’s typically their favorite thing isn’t it?
Remember the saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” This roundup will make any man drool! Treat the Dad in your life with some delicious manly recipes. From burgers, to steaks and stuff wrapped in bacon – these recipes will not disappoint any manly man in your life!
Plus, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too! You can’t go wrong with this line up!
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Breakfast
Start the day off with a hearty breakfast featuring one of these recipes. We have everything from perfect light and fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, breakfast enchiladas (<— try these) and more!
Cheesy Bacon & Egg Crescent Ring Recipe
Cheesy Bacon & Egg Crescent Ring ~ Flaky Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Bacon for a Delicious Breakfast Recipe!
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Breakfast Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with Sausage, Eggs,Cheese and Bacon! This is the Perfect Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe!
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Oven Baked Bacon Recipe
Baking your bacon in the oven makes it perfectly crispy and evenly cooked every single time!
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy pancakes made with buttermilk. Make a stack of them for breakfast today.
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Stuffed French Toast
Two hearty pieces of bread stuffed with a sweet filling and fried until golden brown and crispy. Top it with fresh berries, whipped cream and syrup!
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Homemade Pancakes
Light, Fluffy, Delicious Pancakes Recipe Made with Pantry Staples that You Will Have in your House! Never go back to Pancake Mix!
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Appetizers
Planning a big meal? Start it off with a few appetizers to munch on before the “main event”. This will keep everyone happy before it’s time to dig into the main course!
Potato Skins
Crispy potatoes filled with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions make the perfect appetizer!
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Quick and easy cheesy dip loaded with jalapenos that is a perfect appetizer for a party!
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Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
These Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are bite-sized pieces of chicken wrapped in bacon and dusted in brown sugar & cayenne pepper! The perfect small bite appetizer recipe!
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Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe
A crispy Italian bread loaf stuffed with pepperoni and cheese with an Italian herbs Parmesan butter. Baked until crispy and cheese melts, served with warm marinara! This Pull Apart Pizza Bread is the perfect easy appetizer for parties or for the kids after school.
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Spicy Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip + VIDEO
Spicy Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip ~ The BEST Cheese Dip Made in Your Slow Cooker! Perfect for a Party, Game Day or Just Because! This Appetizer Will Have You Coming Back for More!
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Drinks
Serve a few cocktails with your appetizers. Here’s a few quick and easy ones that won’t take long to make and don’t require to many ingredients!
Old Fashioned
Classic cocktail recipe that is a delicious combination of whiskey or bourbon, bitters and sugar.
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Arnold Palmer Drink
A combination of homemade unsweetened tea and lightly sweetened lemonade, this mocktail sips easy on a hot day.
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Tom Collins
A quick and easy refreshing cocktail with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda!
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BBQ Bloody Mary
Spice up brunch or a morning tailgate by mixing up a flavorful BBQ Bloody Mary! This twist on the classic brunch drink features spicy mix, BBQ dry rub and your favorite BBQ sauce! Add a spritz of lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, and this cocktail mixes up easily for a crowd. With spice from the mix and sweetness from the barbecue sauce, this cocktail strikes a balance for any morning get together!
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Main Dishes
It’s time for the big event! Fire up the smoker and make some ribs, grill some kabobs or stay inside with our delicious French Dips or Pork Tenderloin recipes!
Steak & Potato Kebabs Recipe
Tender, Juicy Marinated Steak and Button Mushrooms with Yukon Gold Potatoes Served on a Kebab and Grilled to Perfection!
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Pizza Ring
Flaky Crescent Rolls stuffed with three meats and topped with cheese make this Pizza Ring the perfect quick & easy weeknight dinner or game day treat!
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Italian Burgers
Quick and easy burgers with Italian seasonings, Mozzarella cheese and topped with Marinara sauce on a toasted bun.
Smoked Ribs
These smoked ribs are so delicious using the 3 2 1 ribs method. They literally fall off the bone after being smoked on an electric pellet grill. Smoking ribs doesn’t get easier than this which is perfect for beginners. If you just got a Traeger or are new to smoking meat start with these delicious ribs first! They are prepared with a dry rub, then placed on the smoke, brushed with BBQ sauce and then enjoyed by you!
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Asian Steak Kebabs
Asian Steak Kebabs ~ Tender, Juicy Steak Bites in a Delicious Asian Marinade! The Perfect Quick & Easy Recipe to Fire Up the Grill With!
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Barbecue Ribs Recipe
Smokey, Tender Ribs Loaded in a Homemade Barbecue Sauce! Make your Barbecue Ribs in the oven for an easy meal!
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Grilled Chicken Thighs
Grilled Chicken Thighs with a simple seasoning to give them so much flavor. These bone-in chicken thighs are juicy and perfect for a quick dinner recipe. Plus, they only take 30 minutes!
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Smoked Prime Rib
Are you ready to impress your guests? If you are, then you need to make this delicious Smoked Prime Rib recipe! It’s perfectly seasoned and smoked piece of beef. I prefer using a boneless prime rib, then seasoning the outside and smoking it so it has a delicious flavor by the end of the smoking process!
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Cajun Broiled Shrimp
Quick, Easy Broiled Shrimp Perfect for a Light & Healthy Weeknight Dinner, Fancy Enough for Date Night and Delicious Enough for a Party Appetizer!
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Whiskey Bacon Cheddar Burger
Whiskey Bacon Cheddar Burger ~ Plump, Juicy Burger with a Hint of Whiskey and Loaded with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese! The Perfect Burger Recipe for Grilling!
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Kabobs
These easy Chicken Kabobs are stuffed with crispy bacon and marinated in a ranch marinade. They are grilled to perfection! This Chicken Kabob recipe makes a quick weeknight meal or a great recipe for a party because everyone is sure to love them! Who can say no to the flavor combo of Chicken, Ranch and Bacon?
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Balsamic Steak Kabobs
Tender Steak Marinated in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and grilled to perfection with cherry tomatoes!
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French Dip Sandwich Recipe
French Dip Sandwich recipe that is prepared in your crockpot! An easy dinner recipe that the entire family will love.
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Beer Can Chicken
This delicious, juicy Beer Can Chicken on your grill is so easy! Plus, it’s great to make on the weekend and use it for meal prep too. The chicken is seasoned with a homemade rub then grilled on top of a beer can. The chicken has a crispy, seasoned skin and is tender and delicious.
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Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy burger is the ultimate cheeseburger that was born in Minnesota! Two hamburger patties stuffed with cheese that’s grilled. The results is a hamburger that’s stuffed with ooey gooey cheese. If you are looking to take your cheeseburger recipe to the next level you have to try this!
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Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops
Tender, juicy grilled pork chops that are marinated in a sweet brown sugar marinade. Then topped with a grilled pineapple ring. These Pineapple Pork Chops are full of flavor and so easy, which makes them perfect for a quick dinner.
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Crock Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Slow Cooker Twist on a Classic Tater Tot Casserole! It's creamy, cheesy and comfort food made easy!
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Easy Pulled Pork
This is the easiest Smoked Pork Butt recipe that you will find! It starts with a simple homemade rub and then is smoked overnight. The result is tender, juicy pulled pork that melts in your mouth. The best part about this pulled pork recipe is that you don’t have to babysit your smoker! A great beginner smoker recipe for everyone.
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Crock Pot Steak Fajitas
Crock Pot Steak Fajitas ~ Loaded with Steak, Red Peppers, Green Peppers, Yellow, Peppers, Onions and Spices! Piled High on a Tortilla Shell! The Perfect Quick, Easy Weeknight Recipe!
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Chipotle Chicken Skewers
Quick and easy chicken skewers in a delicious chipotle marinade! These Chipotle Chicken Skewers with onions and peppers will put a kick in your step with the Chipotle Hot Sauce! Perfect for weeknight grilling, entertaining and tailgating!
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Southwest Pork Tenderloin
Southwestern Pork Tenderloin ~ Quick and easy pork tenderloin with a kick and only 3 ingredients!
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Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
Steak and Shrimp Kabobs are a quick and easy twist on surf and turf! These steak kabobs only have four ingredients and take about 20 minutes to make! Can you imagine enjoying a juicy steak and perfectly seasoned shrimp off the grill in only 20 minutes? Make this quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that will taste like you are eating out!
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Sausage Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
These Sausage and Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are packed with flavor and super easy! They are the perfect way to make dinner on the grill when you are busy yet these skewers are fancy enough to serve at your next BBQ!
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Side Dishes
The side dishes are sometimes even better than the main course when you make our famous potato salad or pepperoni salad! Maybe your guy has a sweet tooth and loves Cookie Salad!
Baked Beans
Easy semi-homemade baked beans using canned pork and beans with the addition of spices, bacon, onions, green pepper and more!
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe is easy and full of flavor from bacon and ranch seasoning!
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Potato Salad
Tender potatoes and hard boiled eggs make this traditional potato salad the BEST.
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Dorito Taco Salad
This is always a hit at any party or backyard party. It's loaded with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Nacho Cheese Doritos for the perfect crunch!
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Smoked Mac and Cheese
Smoked Mac and Cheese is a creamy homemade mac and cheese made in a cast iron skillet on your smoker. It is smoked on your electric smoker for a delicious flavor. Serve it as a main dish or side dish with our famous Smoked Pulled Pork!
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Cookie Salad
This light, creamy dessert salad is made with Cool Whip, Buttermilk, Mandarin Oranges, Instant Vanilla Pudding and Fudge Striped Cookies.
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Pepperoni Cold Pasta Salad Recipe
This Pepperoni Cold Pasta Salad is an easy cold pasta salad with Italian dressing, pepperoni, 2 cheeses, and fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a large crowd, potlucks, and summer BBQ's!
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Quick and easy cheesy hash brown casserole loaded with cheese that's great for an easy side dish recipe.
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Instant Pot Potato Salad
Creamy, delicious potato salad that's made in your Instant Pot!
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Desserts
It’s time to treat them right with a fabulous dessert. Don’t forget the ice cream or whipped topping on the pie if you go that route!
Dessert Nachos
Layers of homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, ice cream, strawberries and caramel and chocolate sauce!
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Strawberry Pie
Looking for an easy dessert this summer? This easy pie made with jello and strawberries is perfect for a summer time treat!
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Better Than Sex Cake
Quick and easy Better Than Anything Cake is a chocolate poke cake topped with sweetened condensed milk, caramel, whipped topping and toffee bits!
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Crock Pot Peach Cobbler Recipe
Quick and easy Peach Cobbler in Crock Pot with Fresh Peaches and Crumble Oat Topping. The Perfect Summer Dessert! Top it with a Scoop of Ice Cream!
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Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recipe
Cookie Dough Ice Cream ~ bits of cookie dough mixed into this smooth and sweet ice cream will have everyone screaming for more!
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Strawberry Vanilla Poke Cake
Vanilla Poke Cake - Quick & Easy, But Impressive for Guests! This Light Cake Starts with a Box Mix and is Topped with Strawberry Jell-O, Vanilla Pudding and Cool Whip! Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is the Perfect Comfort Food Dessert!
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WOW Julie ! These ALL sound n look soooo great ! Can’t wait to make some of them .
Great job !
Liz
Enjoy!
It is pleasure to read all your articles. Plz keep writing…
Wow..this is a great collection. It may be man-friendly cuisine but this girl’s mouth is watering! Pinned 🙂
maple & bacon donut fries?! Um, I think I need those.
I think I agree 🙂
I am ready for Father’s Day. This website will be the only one I will need!! Thank you! 😉
Yes you will be!
Yuuuummmy! My dad would surely love these recipes.
Yes he would!
Forget dad, I am making most of these for myself! Thanks for including me 🙂
Haha I like your theory!
Yuuuuuuuuum! These all look fabulous. Thank you so much for including me in the collection!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Of course Tracey!
Yummm everything looks sooooo good! It will be hard to choose which to make first! Thanks for including me in this delicious collection! Pinning!
Of course Marion!
All seem like perfect ideas for dads! Thank you for including me, Julie! Pinned 🙂
Thanks for letting my Lyuba!
My dad is in a different country, so I won’t be seeing him! 🙁 But, these all look so good, I will eat them myself!
Thanks for including me! Pinned!
Well that’s a bummer!!