Whether you want to treat him to a winning breakfast, lunch, dinner (or even a cheeky snack or two), we’ve teamed up with Countdown to make sure you’re sorted for September 3rd. These recipes make it easy to grab the kids, get cooking and create a special meal fit for Father’s Day.
Breakfast
Get Father’s Day off to a delicious start with these breakfast ideas. Whether you’re putting on a café-style brunch at the table or surprising Dad with breakfast-in-bed, these recipes are sure to go down treat. Put a new spin on a takeaway favourite by whipping up these homemade sausage and egg mockmuffins or give tacos a tasty twist with these clever bacon and egg creations.
If Dad is keen on the classics, try serving these American-style flapjacks with a side of fresh fruit or this sausage, potato, onion and pea frittata with relish and a handful of rocket leaves.
Or try this baked bean and ricotta stuffed mushroom recipe. It’s delicious, healthy and lets the oven do all the work!
This baked bean and ricotta stuffed mushroom recipe is a great low-cal breakfast option.
Lunch
Celebrating Father’s Day with grandparents, extended family or friends? Lunch is the perfect meal to get everyone together. Try serving these spiced beef and hummus wraps or gourmet beef burgers unassembled and let your guests build their own.
For something more low key, bust out the sandwich press and whip up some cheesy, comforting sammies like this baked bean, bacon and smoky barbecue jaffle.
Keen to treat Dad to an alfresco experience? Whether you’re picnicking or utilising the backyard, this prawn sandwich is the perfect match. Fresh, tasty and packed with yummy prawns, bacon and veges, this sammie is sure to go down a treat.
These gourmet beef burgers are perfect for Father’s Day lunch.
Snacks
Good things do come in small packages! If you’re not keen to make lunch or dinner but still want to treat Dad to some homemade fare, try these easy starters for a tasty morning or afternoon tea.
• Serve these spicy buffalo chicken bites and cooling blue cheese sauce with pre-dinner drinks.
• These easy homemade tomato and mince pies are perfect for morning tea.
• Indulge in a delicious throwback with this irresistible cob loaf with spinach dip. Serve while warm and gooey with carrot and celery batons.
• Go light and save your appetite with dip and vege sticks. This carrot, cashew and sweet chili dip and warm pea and feta dip are a fresh, healthy snack any time of the day.
This cob loaf with spinach dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Dinner
Bring Dad’s special day to a delicious close with a family dinner. These recipes make it a breeze to whip up an impressive yet easy meal made for sharing.
It’s a Sunday, so what better excuse for a roast? This rapid roast chicken recipe uses a butterflied chook so you can spend less time cooking and more time with the family. Or you can put Dad’s favourite brew to good use creating these delicious beer-braised sausages – made in one-pot to make dinner and dishes easy.
Would some good old-fashioned comfort food make Dad’s night? Try making him this curried beef and pea pie. Serve with creamy mash and a fresh salad for a rib-sticking Father’s Day meal.
Or embrace spring and try fresh and easy salmon with miso slaw or spiced jerk salmon with yoghurt potatoes. These recipes are light, tasty and packed with flavours the whole family will love.
This curried beef and pea pie is perfect for a Father’s Day dinner.
For more delicious recipes, tips and cooking inspiration, head to countdown.co.nz
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