Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by spending some quality time with your dad in the kitchen? Cooking together can be a fun and rewarding way to bond as a family while also creating delicious dishes that you can enjoy together.
Whether you're an experienced cook or a novice in the kitchen, there are plenty of recipes that are perfect for preparing with your dad on Father's Day. So put on your apron and get ready to whip up some tasty treats with your dad!
From our fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes to your very own Sheet Pan Pizza, these recipes are equally as delicious as they are fun to put together. Le Creuset’s cookware and bakeware is all you’ll need to tackle these recipes, offering superior heat retention and even heat distribution every step of the way.
Here are nine of our favourite Father’s Day recipes you can prepare this year.
Our Favourite Father’s Day Recipes
These Father’s Day recipes have been carefully curated to offer delicious and easy-to-prepare meals for the whole family. From decadent breakfast treats to fall-off-the-bone ribs, we have you covered this Father’s Day.
Peanut Butter & Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Looking for a recipe that will really surprise Dad? Beyond simply surprising him by cooking him something that is just for him - this recipe's unique mash-up of ingredients will be a surprise in and of itself. Combining the rich taste of a classic grilled cheese sandwich with the sweetness of a PB&J, this recipe delivers a bold combination of flavours.
The addition of the homemade raspberry jam is ultimately what ensures this sandwich stands out, featuring the perfect blend of fresh raspberries, dried rose petals, lemon juice, and honey. When ready, the Square Skillet Grill and the ever-reliable Panini Press can be used to achieve inch-perfect grill marks from the comfort of your own home. These pieces of cookware also make for great Father’s Day gifts if you’re lacking inspiration!
Be sure to add your choice of brie or cheddar and finish the sandwich off with bacon for a restaurant-worthy treat. Our unique twist on the traditional PB&J Sandwich comes together in just over two hours, serving up to four unique portions, leaving enough leftovers for Mom.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Nothing quite screams Father’s Day better than our Buttermilk Pancakes. These pancakes are easy to prepare no matter your level of experience in the kitchen and are a great way to kick off any Father’s Day festivities.
All you’ll need is your Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan and staple baking ingredients, including flower, baking soda, sugar, and baking powder. This versatile piece of cookware simplifies the preparation of these pancakes, offering a durable nonstick surface, ensuring your batter spreads thinly and cooks evenly. The end result is a delicious batch of pancakes for you and your dad to enjoy!
Whether you are planning to surprise your father with breakfast in bed, or simply want a hassle-free and delicious breakfast recipe, our Buttermilk Pancakes can quickly become a Father’s Day staple. This recipe offers six portions but can easily be adjusted for larger gatherings!
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Decadent Chocolate-Banana Skillet Cookie
No Father’s Day brunch is complete without an extravagant dessert, and our Decadent Chocolate-Banana Skillet Cookie has you covered. This recipe has everything you want in a breakfast cookie, including dark chocolate, almonds, and bananas, offering a delicious dessert for two.
Prepared and served directly from our Heart Skillet, this recipe is easy to put together and minimizes cleanup. This versatile piece of cookware is ideal for this recipe, striking the perfect balance between a soft and fluffy interior and crispy, golden exterior for the chocolate-banana skillet cookie. Plus, its distinctive heart-shape is perfect for treating Dad from the heart!
This recipe can go from the oven to the breakfast table in less than an hour, serving up to two portions at a time. Be sure to finish it off with the delicious Chocolate Cardamom Sauce, and vanilla or coffee ice cream!
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Osso Buco with Creamy Polenta and Gremolata
Our Osso Buco with Creamy Polenta and Gremolata is the ultimate recipe to step things up this Father’s Day with a show-stopping main course. While this recipe requires an element of patience and finesse, it is well worth the effort. After all, what is there not to love about tenderized veal shanks, creamy polenta, and a fresh gremolata!
The Shallow Round Dutch Oven is perfectly suited for tackling this Italian classic, locking in heat and moisture thanks to its tight-fitting lid and thick, enamelled cast iron walls. This iconic piece of cookware can be used to brown both sides of the veal shanks, enhancing flavour, before slow-cooking them on low heat.
The end result is a tender Osso Buco that will leave your dad asking for seconds, and probably even thirds. Our Osso Buco with Creamy Polenta and Gremolata is as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious and should feature on any Father’s Day dinner spread.
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Braised Beef Ribs
No list of Father’s Day recipes would quite be complete without a rack of our Braised Beef Ribs. This recipe not only makes for a delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy, but is also a great way to familiarize yourself with braising.
Grab our Enamelled Cast Iron Braiser and get cooking this Father’s Day! This piece of cookware has been carefully crafted to expose ingredients to both wet and dry heat, tenderizing the beef ribs to perfection. The Braiser ultimately ensures your ribs absorb all the rich flavours from the aromatic liquid and ingredients, including onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
Be sure to follow our eight simple steps when preparing this recipe if you are just getting started in the kitchen! Our Braised Beef Ribs come together in just over two hours, offering the ultimate Father’s Day centerpiece.
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Apple and Serrano Pepper Braised Pork Ribs
Our Apple and Serrano Pepper Braised Pork Ribs are yet another Father’s Day staple, combining hearty vegetables and delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs. Be sure to make enough portions for the whole family as this recipe is sure to become a crowd favourite in your household.
Once seared, begin by partially submerging the pork ribs in the aromatic liquid and vegetables, and let your Braiser do the rest of the work, slow-cooking them on low heat for several hours. Featuring a domed lid and shallow base, this versatile piece of cookware exposes all the ingredients to a consistent heat source, providing superior heat retention and even heat distribution.
Our Apple and Serrano Pepper Braised Pork Ribs elevates traditional rib recipes, offering a juicy and flavourful rack of ribs with minimal effort. This recipe can go from the stovetop to the dinner table in just over an hour, offering up to six portions.
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Pulled Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Cabbage-Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream
Why not host your very own taco night this Father’s Day? Our Pulled Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Cabbage-Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream encourages your family to ‘play’ with their food, offering the perfect blend of rich flavours, freshness, and acidity.
The Round Dutch Oven is all you’ll need to prepare the pulled pork, locking in heat and moisture to tenderize the pork over a gentle simmer. If you are unsure where to start, follow this classic Pulled Pork recipe before tackling the Pico de Gallo, Cabbage and Cilantro Slaw, and Avocado Cream.
When ready, set out your favourite toppings and let everyone assemble their favourite tacos. This recipe is equally delicious as it is easy to share, making for a fun Father’s Day feast. Be sure to have napkins on deck as taco night tends to get messy!
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Olive & Rosemary No Knead Bread
There is nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread taking over the kitchen. Why not prepare our delicious Olive and Rosemary No Knead Bread this Father’s Day and experiment with a unique twist on traditional no knead bread recipes?
The Round Dutch Oven and bread recipes are a match-made in oven with this iconic piece of cookware creating the ideal environment for the dough to rise. This recipe takes no time to put together once the ingredients have rested overnight and can be prepared in five simple steps. The combination of olive and rosemary elevates this recipe, ensuring your loaf of bread will not be lacking in flavour.
Follow our Olive and Rosemary No Knead Bread recipe for bakery-worthy results and impress dad this Father’s Day with your bread-making skills! All you will need are some Kalamata olives, and fresh rosemary to get started!
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Sheet Pan Pizza
A pizza party makes for a fun and interactive dinner, making it a perfect fit for any Father’s Day feast. This year, look no further than our Sheet Pan Pizza recipe! The beauty of this recipe is ultimately the flexibility it offers home cooks.
Whether you opt for our pesto pepperoni topping or turn to the vegetarian alternative and mushroom madness, this recipe has all the makings to become a Father’s Day staple in your household. Our Large Sheet Pan is the ideal piece of cookware for this recipe, offering superior heat retention and even heat distribution until the dough is cooked evenly.
For more inspiration, be sure to follow our favourite topping combinations and get cooking this Father’s Day!
Get the recipeGet Cooking with Dad This Father’s Day
Father’s Day is the perfect time to bond with our dads and show them how much we appreciate everything they do for us. Cooking with your dad is a wonderful way to spend quality time together, and these nine recipes are just a few ideas to get you started.
Whether you decide to make a classic BBQ feast or whip up a batch of delicious pancakes for breakfast, the memories you create in the kitchen with your dad will last a lifetime. So, grab your Le Creuset cookware and get ready to cook up a storm this Father’s Day!
These were just nine of our favourite Father’s Day recipes, but for more inspiration, be sure to visit our vast catalogue of recipes or our blog for tips and tricks on getting the most out of your Le Creuset collection.
