Big, bold, and packed with serious flavor—these 29 Father’s Day dinner ideas are built to impress the dads who love a hearty, satisfying meal. From spicy grilled Thai chicken and fall-off-the-bone ribs to buttery garlic ribeye steaks, smoky pulled pork sliders, and slow-cooked roasts, this collection has everything you need to fire up the grill or let your slow cooker do the work. You’ll also find bold BBQ rubs, whiskey marinades, spicy sauces, and classic sides like smoky baked beans and grilled corn. These recipes aren’t just dinner—they’re the kind of meals that say thanks, Dad with every bite. Keep scrolling—you’ll want to see them all.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fire up the grill for this exotic flavored spicy Thai chicken recipe. This Thai BBQ Chicken is juicy chicken breasts that are rubbed with a special seasoning mix, cooked on the grill, and served up with a quick and easy spicy sauce. It’s easy to prep ahead so all you have to do at dinner is grill the meat and eat, which means it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy BBQ meal on the patio in the summer months.
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Beef Skirt Steak

A plate of shredded pot roast covered in brown gravy with mushrooms, served over a bed of rice. A black fork is lifting a portion of the tender meat. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Beef Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Beef skirt steak crock pot is a savory, tender dish that’s incredibly easy to make. Made with skirt steak, mushrooms, and a creamy onion gravy, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a hearty meal for guests. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
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Fall-Off-The-Bone Pork Ribs

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Fall-Off-The-Bone Pork Ribs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get your napkins ready—these fall-off-the-bone ribs deliver bold maple sweetness and tender texture any grill master would approve of. An oven-baked favorite that proves you don’t need a smoker to earn BBQ bragging rights.
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Oven-Baked Pork and Sauerkraut

New year's eve pork and sauerkraut on black plate
Oven-Baked Pork and Sauerkraut. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Pork and sauerkraut is a savory, dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for hosting. Made with tender pork roast, fresh sauerkraut, sweet apple, and brown sugar, this one-pot recipe delivers bold flavor and comforting aroma. Enjoy it with family or serve to guests for a stress-free, faith-filled meal that creates space for connection and community.
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Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak

Sliced, medium-rare steak with a seasoned crust is garnished with roasted garlic and herbs. A halved, roasted garlic bulb is visible in the foreground, all arranged on a rustic metal plate.
Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

You can make restaurant-quality steak with butter right in your own kitchen in about 10 minutes. It’s ridiculously easy and doesn’t require a grill or any fancy equipment. Seasoned with homemade garlic herb butter, this quick steak recipe is loaded with flavor. Pan-searing traps in all the juices and finishing in the oven creates a buttery soft, mouth-watering steak every time.
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Herb-Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

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Herb-Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and packed with savory herb crust, this easy Texas Roadhouse–inspired chicken is a flavorful addition to your grilling lineup.
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Classic BBQ Pulled Pork

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Classic BBQ Pulled Pork. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Sirloin Tip Roast With Vegetables

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Sirloin Tip Roast With Vegetables. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy prep sirloin tip roast in a crock pot recipe creates tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables. A simple, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Plus, enjoy delicious leftovers for effortless meal planning!
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Zesty BBQ Chicken Wings

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Zesty BBQ Chicken Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These bold, finger-licking wings come together fast and pack just the right BBQ punch. A fiery crowd-pleaser perfect for any Father’s Day spread.
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Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

Yankee pot roast
Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can make this Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast that’s fork-tender and juicy with just 10 minutes of prep time. It’s easy, just fill your slow cooker and let it do all the work.
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Crockpot BBQ Ribs

Sliced BBQ ribs with a caramelized glaze on a foil-lined tray, showcasing tender, juicy meat and a rich, savory texture.
Crockpot BBQ Ribs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Crockpot Ribs Recipe yields the most tender and tasty ribs ever! Cook them until tender in the crockpot and then finish them off on the grill or broiler with lots of BBQ sauce!
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Flavorful Pulled BBQ Chicken

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
Flavorful Pulled BBQ Chicken. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fast and flavorful, this pulled chicken is ready in 30 minutes and full of bold BBQ flavor. Perfect for sliders, tacos, or grilling season potlucks.
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Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

A plate of sliced, medium-rare roast beef is garnished with Rosemary sprigs. A sharp knife with a wooden handle and an intricate pattern on its blade rests on the plate, indicating the beef is freshly carved. A cloth napkin is visible to the right.
Beef Sirloin Tip Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This tender, herb-rubbed beef roast brings steakhouse flavor to your Father’s Day table. It’s richly seasoned, easy to slice, and made to impress.
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Savory Tender Roast Beef with Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
Savory Tender Roast Beef with Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This melt-in-your-mouth roast beef delivers rich flavor and plenty of gravy. Quick in the Instant Pot, it’s perfect for a Father’s Day dinner that tastes slow-cooked.
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Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Sliced, glazed pork tenderloin on parchment paper with a black fork beside it. The meat appears juicy and is coated in a shiny, reddish-brown sauce.
Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Tangy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Tangy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These pulled pork sliders are the ultimate cookout appetizer—sweet, tangy, and loaded with BBQ flavor on soft Hawaiian rolls.
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Hearty Beer Chili Hot Dog

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Hearty Beer Chili Hot Dog. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices, this beer-infused chili turns ordinary hot dogs into BBQ showstoppers fit for Father’s Day.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Skip the fryer—these oven-baked wings use a dry rub that crisps up beautifully for a BBQ-worthy crunch every grill lover can appreciate.
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Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe

A pile of grilled chicken wings coated in a glossy barbecue sauce on a rectangular metal tray, showcasing their crispy, charred texture.
Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Smoked Chicken Wings have made it to the weekly rotation now that the weather is beautiful and we’re outside more. Chicken wings have always been a family favorite, but smoking has become my go-to way to cook them.
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BBQ Coffee Dry Rub for Grilling Meats

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BBQ Coffee Dry Rub for Grilling Meats. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs, Steak, Pork & Brisket is the perfect rub for kicking up your vegetables and meats when grilling.  It infuses your taste buds with a sweet slightly nutty flavor and can be kicked up with some heat if you double up on the cayenne pepper.
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Bacon & Whiskey BBQ Sauce

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Bacon & Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet, smoky, and packed with bacon and whiskey flavor, this BBQ sauce is the kind of recipe a grill master keeps secret—and uses on everything.
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Maple BBQ Rub for Grilling Meats

Maple dry rub
Maple BBQ Rub for Grilling Meats. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This maple-infused dry rub turns ribs into a sweet, savory, pit master–worthy masterpiece. With award-winning flavor, it’s your shortcut to Father’s Day fame.
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Citrusy & Spicy Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce

Close-up of a glass jar filled with dark brown homemade sauce, labeled "Kerr Self Sealing." Another jar is blurred in the background, with greens faintly visible. The setting appears to be rustic and homemade.
Citrusy & Spicy Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Citrusy, spicy, and bold—this BBQ sauce brings unexpected flavor that’ll wake up any Father’s Day cookout. The coffee kick seals the deal for bold BBQ fans.
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Texas BBQ Rub for Grilling Meats

Texas BBQ dry rub
Texas BBQ Rub for Grilling Meats. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This bold Texas-style BBQ rub delivers sweet, smoky flavor and that signature crust every serious griller wants. A must-have blend for big meats on the grill.
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Whiskey Steak Marinade

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Whiskey Steak Marinade. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This smoky whiskey marinade delivers juicy, full-flavored steak that’s summer celebration–ready. A recipe worth firing up the grill for.
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Grilled Corn

Corn on the cob that has just gotten off the grill
Grilled Corn. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Grilled in husk and rubbed with a bold BBQ coffee blend, this corn delivers smoky-sweet flavor that’s far from ordinary. It’s a cookout upgrade worth trying.
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Mexican Grill Black Beans (Chipotle Copycat)

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Mexican Grill Black Beans (Chipotle Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Smoky, savory, and full of spice—these copycat Chipotle black beans are an easy way to round out your Father’s Day BBQ feast.
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Easy Bourbon and Bacon Baked Beans

baked beans with bacon and burbon
Easy Bourbon and Bacon Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked with smoky bacon and a splash of bourbon, these rich baked beans are a must-have BBQ side—made to stand up to any serious smoker plate.
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Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Loaded with molasses, bacon, and deep flavor, these old-school baked beans are a true BBQ side staple. Simple, slow-cooked, and grill-master approved.
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25 Salad Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

A colorful salad on a white platter with cherry tomatoes, radishes, salami, chickpeas, cheese, bacon, chopped vegetables, nuts, and seeds. A wooden spoon and fork are placed on the side. A green cloth is beneath the platter.
25 Salad Recipes That Are Anything But Boring. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you think salads are boring, think again — because these 25 fresh, colorful recipes are about to change your mind! From crunchy, zesty, and sweet to hearty, creamy, and bold, there’s something in here for every kind of craving. Trust us, these aren’t your average side salads… they’re the kind you’ll want to make the star of the meal! You’ll find everything from a vibrant Rainbow Cauliflower Salad to a zesty Mexican Macaroni Salad, and even a refreshing Fuji Apple Salad that tastes like it came straight from your favorite café. You’ll want to check out every single one of these irresistible dishes! Get All The Recipes: 25 Salad Recipes That Are Anything But Boring