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Father's Day Recipes

Recipes to Celebrate Your Special Dad

By , About.com Guide

Here are some great main dish recipe ideas for your special dad, including roasts, steaks, meat loaf, and more.

Southern Fried Chicken

southern fried chickenImage © Diana Rattray
This basic Southern-style fried chicken is always a favorite.

Peppered Coffee Steaks

Peppered Coffee SteaksImage © Diana Rattray
Cook these red wine and coffee marinated steaks on the grill or under the broiler.

Roast Pork Rib Roast With Fingerling Potatoes

Roast Pork Rib Roast With Fingerling PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
This is an easy and elegant meal, special enough for a Sunday dinner or holiday meal. Add hot baked rolls, salad, and your favorite steamed vegetables for a perfect family meal.

Fried Oyster Po' Boy

Fried Oyster Po' BoyImage © Diana Rattray
This is a delicious, hearty sandwich for oyster lovers. Serve this sandwich with mayonnaise or Come Back Sauce.

Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Meat Loaf

Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Meat LoafImage © Diana Rattray
This delicious bacon-wrapped meatloaf is enhanced with grated natural Parmesan cheese, Cajun spices, and a tasty barbecue sauce glaze.

Pulled Pork Barbecue

Pulled Pork BarbecueImage © Diana Rattray
There are several versions of "pulled pork" in the crockpot and many you can make in the oven. This recipe is a simple one, but very good.

Rack of Lamb With Pecan Herb Crust

Rack of Lamb With Pecan Herb CrustImage © Diana Rattray
This rack of lamb is roasted, with an herb and pecan crust, along with a little Dijon mustard and other seasonings.

Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork TenderloinImage © Diana Rattray
This pork tenderloin is glazed with a combination of maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and seasonings. Serve this flavorful pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes or hot cooked rice and a tossed salad or sliced fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.

Grilled Steak With Red Wine Marinade

Steak With Red Wine Marinade and Bearnaise SauceImage © Diana Rattray
A tasty steak for summer grilling, or use your stovetop grill pan or broiler. Serve with the optional Sweet Onion Bernaise Sauce for an extra-special meal.

Eye of Round With Garlic and Apple Juice

Eye of Round With Garlic and Apple JuiceImage © Diana Rattray
A simple apple juice marinade, garlic, and seasonings flavor this lean beef roast. Serve this roast with mashed potatoes and your favorite steamed vegetables for a delicious everyday meal or Sunday dinner.

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