Heart-Warming Recipes To Cook For Dad This Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up fast! Why not make it super special by trying out some of these heart-warming Father’s Day recipe ideas? For those that want to step up their game and make something different and interesting, this recipe round-up is for you. We’ve got recipes that suit all types of Dads, for any meal of the day.
Father’s Day Recipes for Brekkie Lovers
Cheesy Hashbrown Waffles
Dad will love this delicious diner-inspired, cheesy brekkie.
Cheesy Hashbrown Waffles recipe
Breakfast Burger Slider
Whoever said you can’t have burgers for breakfast obviously hasn’t tried these Breakfast Burger Sliders.
Breakfast Burger Slider recipe
Potato Cakes with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Fried Eggs
Trade your regular full English brekkie for this loaded plate.
Potato Cakes with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Fried Eggs recipe
Asparagus, Parma Ham & Poached Egg Bruschetta
A simple yet satisfying breakfast dish; the truffle-infused olive oil ramps up the flavour.
Asparagus, Parma Ham & Poached Egg Bruschetta with Truffle-infused Olive Oil recipe
SMASHED AVOCADO EGGS BENEDICT
A breakfast fit for a king! Treat Dad to restaurant-worthy eggs Benny, and make it even more delicious by topping your English muffins with creamy, smashed avo.
Smashed Avocado Eggs Benedict recipe
AVOCADO FLAPJACK STACK
If your Dad has a bit of a sweet-tooth, we’ve got the ultimate stack. Simply add some creamy avo to the batter to make it extra fluffy, and a drizzle of honey for a sweet start to the day.
PORK RASHER AND RÖSTI BREAKFAST
Braai for breakfast? Why not. Throw a few extra rashers on the grill in the evening, heat them up the next day and serve with crisp potato röstis for a special breakfast. No time to braai? They are just as good pan-fried.
Pork Rasher and Rösti Breakfast recipe
RICE SHAKSHUKA
This classic Middle-Eastern brekkie dish is made with rice for extra substance. A spicy, hearty and warming breakfast, the perfect recipe to cook for dad in this cooler weather.
CHEAT’S CROISSANTS WITH BACON, CHEESE AND CARAMELISED ONION
The ultimate croissant hack is here and it couldn’t be easier or tastier. Impress Dad with skills he didn’t know you had, with this Father’s Day recipe.
Cheat’s Croissants with Bacon, Cheese and Caramelised Onion recipe
RUSTIC SMOKY BREAKFAST HASH WITH GAMMON
This is a wonderful way to turn leftovers into a seriously tasty meal. Surprise Dad with a delicious gammon (or smoked pork) dinner the night before and repurpose it for brekkie.
Rustic Smoky Breakfast Hash with Gammon recipe
COFFEE FLAPJACKS WITH MOCHA SAUCE
Pile ’em high and drench with sauce. This decadent mocha sauce gives the pancakes a rich coffee flavour. Dad will drool when he sees this!
Coffee Flapjacks with Mocha Sauce recipe
CARROT CAKE CRUMPETS WITH LEMON WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE
Crumpets are always a favourite. Why not make them a little more sophisticated using this carrot-cake-inspired recipe? Top with whipped lemon cream cheese and you’ve got yourself the perfect Father’s Day treat.
Carrot Cake Crumpets with Lemon Whipped Cream Cheese recipe
French Toast with LemonGold Labneh & Bacon Crumble
Serve Dad the ultimate French Toast this Father’s Day, and top with a zesty labneh and bacon crumble because he deserves all the toppings.
French Toast with LemonGold Labneh & Bacon Crumble recipe
Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola
Granola with a chocolaty treat – Dad will be pleasantly surprised.
Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola recipe
Father’s Day Recipes for Braai Masters
Sweet & Sour BBQ Pork Ribs
Spicy, sweet and sour Asian flavours send these ribs to a whole other realm of deliciousness. They’re lip-smackingly good!
Sweet & Sour BBQ Pork Ribs recipe
Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
South African seafood served Mexican-style. Serve with a glass of Chenin Blanc for a stunning Father’s Day feast.
Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw recipe
Chicken Thighs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Bourbon and chicken – the flavour is unmatched!
Chicken Thighs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce recipe
T-bone with Green Peri-Peri Sauce
Treat Dad to this succulent T-bone with a fiery, flavourful sauce.
T-bone with Green Peri-Peri Sauce recipe
Crying Tiger Steak with Nahm Jim Jaew Sauce & Pickled Cucumber
This Crying Tiger Steak is guaranteed to bring happy tears. Serve with a Thai-style dipping sauce, Nahm Jim Jaew, and crunchy pickled cucumbers for extra deliciousness.
Crying Tiger Steak with Nahm Jim Jaew Sauce & Pickled Cucumber recipe
Corn Riblets with Smoky Mayo
These charred Corn Riblets are the perfect starter for your Father’s Day braai feast. Topped with salty feta, fresh coriander and smoky chipotle mayo, they’re absolutely divine!
Corn Riblets with Smoky Mayo recipe
PERI PERI PORK NECK ESPETADAS WITH YOGHURT DIPPING SAUCE
Dads are notorious braai masters, but this recipe might just earn you the title. If Dad loves a bit of heat, these espetadas are a surefire way to satisfy his tastebuds.
Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetadas with Yoghurt Dipping Sauce recipe
OLD SCHOOL COKE BEEF SHORT RIBS
Spoil your old man with this old-school recipe. Coke adds a lovely sweetness to the ribs, while softening it for that fall-off the bone texture. It doesn’t get tastier than this, folks!
Old School Coke Beef Short Ribs recipe
PORK BURGER WITH BOURBON BBQ SAUCE, BACON & CHEESE
The only thing better than drinking Bourbon, is putting it in a BBQ burger sauce. This Father’s Day recipe is guaranteed to make Dad’s day.
Pork Burger with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Bacon & Cheese recipe
FUNKY LAMB AND MUSHROOM SLIDERS
Bring the funk this Father’s Day with these sliders. The mushrooms add a delicious earthy flavour that make these sliders out of this world!
Funky Lamb and Mushroom Sliders recipe
PULLED PORK BRAAI BROODJIES
A tasty twist on a South African classic! Serve with chips or salad for a laid-back Father’s Day dish.
Pulled Pork Braai Broodjies recipe
ASIAN RIBS WITH STRAIGHT CUT CHIPS AND CORIANDER YOGHURT DIP
These Asian ribs with straight cut chips make for a delicious casual meal — perfect for bonding time with Dad over the weekend.
Asian Ribs with Straight Cut Chips and Coriander Yoghurt Dip recipe
VETKOEK STEAK SLIDERS WITH HORSERADISH MAYO
Trade in the the traditional curried mince for steak and horseradish mayo. A winning Father’s Day recipe, for sure!
Vetkoek Steak Sliders with Horseradish Mayo recipe
CHUTNEY CHICKEN WINGS WITH CUCUMBER RIBBONS
These sweet and tangy chutney chicken wings are simply irresistible!
Chutney Chicken Wings with Coriander & Lemon Cucumber Ribbons recipe
BRAAIED LAMB TOMATO BREDIE
This bredie is loaded with a great depth of tomatoey flavour. A comforting dish and fantastic Father’s Day recipe.
Braaied Lamb Tomato Bredie recipe
AMBER ALE STICKY LAMB SHANK & BACON SWEET POTATOES
Just when you though lamb shanks couldn’t get more delicious! The amber ale sticky glaze is delectable – don’t even get us started on the bacon sweet potatoes!
Amber Ale Sticky Lamb Shank & Bacon Sweet Potatoes recipe
REVERSE SEAR RIBEYE WITH ROASTED GARLIC HERB BUTTER & FRIES
Ribeye is one of the tastiest cuts. When seared to perfection and paired with garlic butter, it becomes this mouthwatering dish.
Reverse Sear Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Herb Butter and Fingerling Fries recipe
CAPE MALAY SOSATIES
A true classic and a source of many great childhood memories. The longer the lamb is left in the marinade, the more succulent it becomes.
BRAAIED RUMP STEAK KEBABS WITH PICKLED ONION CHIMICHURRI
Give Dad a break from the coals and let him just enjoy a beer while you prepare this delish Father’s Day dish.
Braaied Rump Steaks with Pickled Onion Chimichurri recipe
SPICY KOREAN DRUMSTICKS
If your Dad loves spice, then these drumsticks are perfect for him. Best served with an ice cold beer!
Spicy Korean Drumsticks recipe
RECIPES FOR THE SEAFOOD-LOVING DAD
Curried Fish & Chips with Raita-style Tartar Sauce
Fish ‘n chips taken to delicious heights with a curried batter – it doesn’t get better than this!
Curried Fish & Chips with Raita-style Tartar Sauce recipe
Limoncello Mussel Pot
It’s zingy, it’s creamy, it’s zesty – the perfect dish to make this Father’s Day.
TARTARE CRUSTED HAKE WITH PEAS & BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
Anything beer battered is sure to win Dad over. Grilled hake never tasted so wholesome!
Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Beer Battered Onion Rings recipe
ROASTED RED PEPPER & MUSSEL TAGLIATELLE
Dad will be raving about this seafood pasta for weeks to come. The roasted red pepper sauce adds a smoky flavour to the mussels.
Roasted Red Pepper & Mussel Tagliatelle recipe
Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Creamy Dressing
This braaied Whole Yellowtail is a wonderful addition to your Father’s Day lunch spread.
Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Creamy Greek Dressing recipe
Smoked Fish Pie
Melt-in-mouth snoek in a creamy sauce, topped with golden brown puff pastry rounds. Serve with a glass of Dad’s favourite white wine and he’ll be smiling from ear to ear.
MARINATED SEAFOOD PLATTER WITH MUSSELS AND GRILLED OCTOPUS
This marinated seafood platter with mussels will make Dad as happy as a clam. The grilled octopus is pretty spectacular too.
Marinated Seafood Platter with Mussels and Grilled Octopus recipe
BRAAIED WHOLE SNOEK WITH APRICOT BASTING
This recipe for Braaied Whole Snoek with apricot basting is a family fave and perfect for any seafood lover.
Braaied Whole Snoek with Apricot Basting recipe
BOUILLABAISSE
Impress Dad with a classic French seafood stew, full of aromatic flavours.
NUT & SEED CRUSTED HAKE WITH GNOCCHI
Lose the heavy batter in favour of a healthier, crunchier seed crust that’s full of good fats.
Nut & Seed Crusted Hake with Gnocchi recipe
PAN-FRIED CALAMARI WITH LEMON MAYONNAISE & GUACAMOLE
Whisk Dad off on a Greek island hopping holiday with this plate of food. A spicy Mediterranean-style dish of pan-fried calamari tubes and tentacles with ingredients that build layers of flavour – chillies, olives, capers and parsley.
Pan-fried Calamari with Lemon Mayonnaise & Guacamole recipe
PAN-FRIED CHORIZO BUTTER PRAWNS
Prawns filled with buttery and smoky chorizo goodness and dressed with fresh lemon juice. Enjoy with a bottle of bubbly and celebrate Father’s Day in style!
Pan-fried Chorizo Butter Prawns recipe
RECIPES FOR THE VEGAN DAD
VEGAN BBQ TOFU BAO WITH GUACAMOLE, MUSHROOMS & PICKLED ONION
If your Dad loves Chinese and Mexican cuisine, this fusion bao is a must-try!
Vegan BBQ Tofu Bao with Guacamole, Mushrooms & Pickled Onion recipe
VEGAN ROAST PUMPKIN & CLEMENGOLD® SOUP
This belly-warming recipe will bowl Dad over. Roasted pumpkin and citrus flavours in this comforting bowl of soup is utterly delicious.
Vegan Roast Pumpkin & ClemenGold® Soup recipe
CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH CASHEW CHEESE SAUCE
This is a seriously tasty vegan version of cauliflower cheese. Serve as a main or a side dish.
Cauliflower Steaks with Cashew Cheese Sauce recipe
CHAPATI WITH VEGAN NUGGETS, PAWPAW SALSA & TURMERIC SAUCE
Traditional Indian flatbread filled with flavour! The pawpaw salsa is so refreshing.
Chapati with Vegan Nuggets, Pawpaw Salsa & Turmeric Sauce recipe
VEGETARIAN CAPE MALAY CURRY WITH CHARRED APRICOTS
An authentic Cape Malay curry recipe. The charred apricots are sweet and tart, which pair perfectly with the curry.
Vegetarian Cape Malay Curry with Charred Apricots recipe
SPICY PRAWN-STYLE, TOMATO & COCONUT STEW WITH UDON NOODLES
A delicious vegan stew perfect for a winter’s night. So easy to make and packed with interesting flavours.
Spicy Prawn-Style, Tomato & Coconut Stew with Udon Noodles recipe
ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
A delicious and simple dish with the perfect flavour combination of lemon and coriander.
Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe
VEGAN CAULIFLOWER WELLINGTON WITH VEGETABLE JUS
The classic Wellington made vegan-friendly with cauliflower.
Vegan Cauliflower Wellington with Vegetable Jus recipe
GREEN VEGAN BURGER WITH CHUNKY CHIMICHURRI AND POTATO WEDGES
A crumbed, egg-free vegan burger patty on a health bun, served with a chunky chimichurri that is perfect for dipping the wedges in!
Green Vegan Burger with Chunky Chimichurri Pesto and Potato Wedges recipe
VEGAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES
Crumbed cauliflower florets in a crisp batter, smothered in a BBQ sauce and served with spicy guacamole for dipping. Delicious!
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe
FOR THE SWEET TOOTH DAD
Peanut Butter Brownie & Pretzel S’mores Skillet
Surprise Dad with this camp-inspired treat – it’s the ultimate indulgence for sweet tooths.
Peanut Butter Brownie & Pretzel S’mores Skillet recipe
ClemenGold Fudgy Dark Chocolate Skillet Brownie
Chocolate and ClemenGold – we have yet to meet a more decadent duo!
ClemenGold Fudgy Dark Chocolate Skillet Brownie recipe
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A delicious date-filled pud’ drizzled with a buttery toffee sauce – what’s not to love?
Berry Nice Chocolate Mousse with Blackberries & Cream
Velvety chocolate mousse with seasonal berries and a dollop of fresh cream – a delightful and simple treat that Dad will appreciate.
Berry Nice Chocolate Mousse with Blackberries & Cream recipe
CAST IRON DUTCH BABY PANCAKE
This braai-friendly dessert is simply delicious. We love that it’s easy and quick to make, meaning you get to spend more quality time with Dad.
Cast Iron Dutch Baby Pancake recipe
WHITE CHOC PECAN BREAD & BUTTER PUD’ WITH MARSHMALLOW SAUCE
Bread and butty pudding at its tastiest. The marshmallow sauce is reminiscent of braaied, gooey marshmallows. Yum!
White Choc Pecan Bread & Butter Pudding with Marshmallow Sauce recipe
BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE WITH WHITE CHOC & MACADAMIA BRITTLE
The ultimate cheesecake, for the ultimate Dad. The butterscotch sauce is to-die-for and the macadamia nut brittle keeps it playful.
Butterscotch Cheesecake with White Choc & Macadamia Nut Brittle recipe
COFFEE TEQUILA ICE CREAM WITH SMASHED MALTED PUFFS
Being a Dad isn’t easy. The least we can do to thank them is pair two of their favourites, coffee and tequila, in one delightful treat.
Coffee Tequila Ice Cream with Smashed Malted Puffs recipe
MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE WITH CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE
This is an American classic for a reason, it’s chocolaty, sweet and simply divine!
Mississippi Mud Pie with Chocolate Fudge Sauce recipe
MATCHA, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND AVOCADO OIL POTS DE CRÈME
A delicious dessert made with two wonderfully healthy products: green tea powder and avocado oil. It is rich, creamy and decadent.
Matcha, White Chocolate and Avocado Oil Pots De Crème recipe
VEGAN PASSION FRUIT & COCONUT TART WITH VANILLA COCONUT SORBET
This tart is completely vegan and is so yummy that everyone at the table will love it. A real winning tart that will become a firm favourite.
Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart, Vanilla Coconut Sorbet with Mango & Mint recipe
MINI MALVA PUDDINGS
What Dad doesn’t love malva pudding? These Mini Malva Puddings ups the ante by being serve-ready and extra saucy!
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