With Father's Day this weekend, I'm
starting to prep my kitchen. Or shall I say, my grill! I want to make
sure I'm ahead on the grocery shopping I need to do. This is our first
time cooking on the grill this season and to say we're excited would be
an understatement! Prepare your outdoor grill because you will want to
try these recipes!
Here are 15 cookout Father's Day recipes to make for your family and friends!
Have you ever had a lobster BLT? This is a
new recipe I'm excited to try out! Fresh lobster paired with fresh
vegetables sounds heavenly!
If you're unfamiliar with the term 'spatchcocked', it just means that
you cut the whole chicken in half and grill it skin side up. This makes
the marinade or BBQ sauce you're using have an extra great flavor, as
well. It's not summertime if there's no BBQ chicken! I have a feeling
this delicious meal will become one of our favorite recipes to make
every summer!
This ribs recipe is sure to become a staple recipe that they whole
family loves in your home! This special meal is traditionally a Father's
Day staple. When I think of grilling for the holiday, I usually think
of this type of recipe. They only take about 30 minutes to grill, which
isn't too bad. Although, I have seen people online say they have found
ways to make ribs in an air fryer, so that I will definitely have to
look into! If you don't have a grill, slow cooker bbq ribs could be an
easy recipe, as well!
How amazing does this sound?! This is
definitely a trendier way to serve hot dogs, but I'm all for it!
Everything seasoning has recently become super popular and for good
reason, it's delicious! I think this is a great recipe because it's
incredibly modifiable- you can add in what you'd like and take out what
you don't. Customize it for picky eaters, too!
This is a great recipe because you don't need to shuck them! They open on the grill and you can simply add this homemade fancy butter on top of
them! Oysters as a main dish are a great meal to have and this flavored
butter really takes the meal to the next level making it one of the best
recipes you will ever have!
This is a warm pasta salad, which is a
twist on a classic dish, as it's usually served cold. But I'm here for
the modern touch! This is great to serve at your Father's Day get
together, especially as a vegetarian option. You can add in any of your
favorite veggies for this recipe and the good thing is that it's totally
amendable.
Potato salad is a summer side essential!
This is a classic recipe that is for the most part, well-liked depending
on the amount of mayo used. This one has fresh onion and pickles, which
I think allows for the perfect crunch and texture to the dish. The best
way to enjoy a potato salad is with a little crunch!
Excuse me while my mouth waters! I'm
currently adding this recipe to the top of my list for Father's Day.
This is also something good to have for anyone that doesn't eat meat,
but eats fish! Grab some crackers and fresh veggies for dipping and
enjoy! We like to think this recipe is one of the best on our Father's
Day menu!
There are few sauces better than homemade
ranch. I'm including this in the sides section because I'm not sure the
recipe is big enough to count as a main meal item, but it could be
doubled! Mushroom pizza is severely underrated, and a homemade version
sounds fantastic! You probably could put your grilling skills to the
test and try to grill this!
This is a simple recipe that is also an
essential for any get together in the summertime! I want to point out
that this is also great for any picky eaters or children, as it's a
classic side dish everyone loves. It cooks really quickly on the grill,
as well.
Have you heard a recipe that sounds more
delicious in your life?! This is a great way to put bananas into a
dessert in a way other than the traditional banana bread. It looks so
creamy and I'm sure my kids would love to help bake it!
Cheesecake bars are a recipe that sounds
really difficult, but they actually aren't that hard to make at all.
These combine gooey chocolate chip cookies with cheesecake to create one
of the greatest dessert mashups in history! The recipe makes a good
amount, as well. Try these out for your Father's Day!
If you're looking for another way to use
your grill, I've found it! These brownies can be cooked in a skillet on
the grill, which is so fun for summer and the holiday! Brownies are a
classic dessert that are a sure crowd pleaser!
Apple pie is a classic American dessert
that is often a favorite for most crowds. This one has a cool twist,
it's not just any ordinary apple pie, it's an apple crumb pie! It's more
decadent, so if you're looking to try out a new pie recipe, check this
one out!
Finishing off with another fruity
dessert, but this time, the whipped cream is necessary! It' s a no-bake
recipe, so it would be fun to have your kids help with this one, since
they don't have to use any appliances! Basically, the whole thing is
layering graham crackers, a whipped cream filling mixture and
strawberries.