What to cook for Dad this Father’s Day

Pretty simple and damn good – juicy beef steaks are sandwiched between flatbread with crunchy rocket leaves and plenty of creamy peppery sauce. No room for cutlery preciousness, this is to be eaten outdoors but napkins will definitely be required for the inevitable chin dribbles.

This rustic recipe is our new family favourite. Perfect for a long and lazy Sunday. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Indulge in the mac daddy of cheese burgers, which comes with all the trimmings. This juicy beef burger recipe is sure to satisfy

Sweet with honey and thoroughly spiced, this finger-licking chicken has echoes of Middle Eastern cooking in its mix of flavours. Delicious served with spicy fried potatoes and salad.

You’ll find all-purpose seasoning in the spice aisle. Note

Discover the flavours of Lebanon and the middle east with this deliciously authentic zaatar spiced schnitzels with fattoush – a tasty dish the whole family will love!

A crisp outer layer with a light inside which can be made sweet or savoury fit to match your taste buds.

Hollandaise sauce is also great served with grilled or beef steak. Try different herbs to flavour hollandaise. Recipe makes about 1/2 cup hollandaise. Note

This Italian-American classic is the ultimate feel-good sandwich. Crispy chicken, spicy sauce and melted cheese – what more could you ask for? Recipe by Leisha Jones.

Green-lipped mussel fritters sandwiched between wholemeal bread with lemony rocket mayo.

This ‘rum old-fashioned’ is similar to the original ‘old-fashioned’ cocktail, but uses rum in place of whisky. It is traditionally served in a short, round tumbler, which is called – you’ve guessed it – an old-fashioned glass…

These little dark cakes are sized to share, but you could also bake them in Texas muffin tins – just shorten the cooking time. Recipes and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.

Forget pre-made sauces, this recipe makes it a cinch to create creamy, comforting butter chicken from scratch. Serve with plenty of steamed rice, pappadums, cashews and refreshing raita

Serve this braised mushroom and beef stew recipe with creamy polenta

Make yourself a luxurious dessert with this silky-smooth dark chocolate and ricotta mousse. Sweetened by Medjool dates and honey, with delightful crunches from pomegranate seeds and pistachios, this recipe is a delight!