A Menu That Will Make Dad Happy

Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor This Sunday is Father’s Day, and what could make Dad more pleased than a home-cooked meal of all of his favorite foods? While steak and potatoes are crazy classic and Blue Cheese Burgers would be my dad’s pick, only you know what would make your own father extra-happy and show him that he’s appreciated. To get started with some ideas, check out the dishes below and our Top 10 Father’s Day Recipes. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page and our brand new Instagram account for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Extra-Manly Menus Every dad is different, but a traditional Father’s Day dinner is typically meat-centric. Whether you’re a culinary whiz or a well-intentioned novices, our Experts are here to help you plan a spectacular meal for good ol’ Dad. Father's Day Dinner on the Grill 5-Ingredient Father's Day Menu Steak & Potatoes Dinner for Father's Day An Eastern European Father's Day Menu A Southern-Inspired Father's Day Menu Pour Him a Drink One of the best parts about being an adult is getting to kick back and enjoy a drink with your parents without fear of getting grounded. (Just remember: whiskey before beer, and you’re in the clear.) Here are some great drinks, cooking tips, and dishes that have boozy flair. Irish Chocolate-Orange Guinness Cake Important Tips for Cooking with Whiskey 10 Great Cocktails for Father's Day Helpful Hints for Cooking with Beer 4-Ingredient Beer Bread Great Last-Minute Gifts Some years, we totally struggle with finding the perfect Father’s Day gift. This year, that doesn’t have to be the case! From homemade Bacon Caramel Popcorn to gourmet spice blends, we’ve got ideas that will dazzle just about any dad. A Food-Centric Father's Day Gift Guide Homemade Bacon Caramel Popcorn Father's Day Bourbon Gift Guide 10 Grilling Tools that Make Great Gifts Hitting the Sweet Spot I don’t know about your dad, but mine is a bona fide chocoholic, and no Father’s Day celebration for him would be complete without a fudgy frosted cake. Here are some great ideas for desserts to top off your celebration—a sweet treat is a great way to say “Thank you for raising me!”. Sweet and Salty Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips Apple Pie with Buttermilk Pastry 10 Father's Day Desserts to Prepare with Your Kids 5 Man-Approved Eastern European Sweets Related Searches Cocktail Party Food Easy Food Recipes Barbecue Recipe Picnic Food Ideas Tasty Food Featured Articles 25 More Fantastic Father's Day Recipes How to Choose and Store Tomatoes Spicy Chocolate-Dipped Mango Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Sinful Hot Fudge Pecan Pie How to Make a Blood Orange Sazerac The Top 10 Turkish Vegetable Dishes Raspberry Whipped Cream   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Trending Now on About The Most Flattering Haircuts for 2014 6 Important Tips for Caring for a New Tattoo 25 Great Homemade Face Masks   Follow us on: