Father’s Day recipes: Add some deliciousness to a special day

The month of June is here, and we are looking forward to clocking another Father’s Day on 20 June. Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the heroes in our lives, our fathers. Of course, a father is not only biological fathers but any male figure who has fulfilled that special role of a father in our lives.

What better way to make Dad feel your appreciation than with a favourite dish or delicious snack this Father’s Day?

We have combed through our recipe archives and selected some of the most delicious Father’s Day recipes Dad will love. Pick your favourite ones and make this Father’s Day extra special.

Juicy smoked ribs packed with flavour – the perfect Father’s Day recipe

Smoked ribs for Father’s Day? Yes, please! Image: Nikita Cloete.

Blow Dad away this Father’s Day with juicy smoked ribs oozing flavour. This easy ribs recipe is not only quick to prepare but so delicious that you will wonder why you have never prepared it before.

The secret is of course in the lip-smackingly delicious sauce transforming ordinary ribs into a taste sensation. And the best part is that you most like already have all the ingredients for this tasty sauce in your pantry.

Witness Dad licking out his plate with this smoked ribs recipe.

Fillet and bone marrow burger – Simply irresistible

Fillet and bone marrow burger: Packed with delicious flavours. Image: Jan Braai.

There is no turning back after taking a bite of this fillet and bone marrow burger. Once you have had a taste of this flavour-packed burger, you will not want to eat a burger any other way again. It’s really that good!

The patty of your Father’s Day burger is a medallion of fillet steak topped with juicy braaied beef bone marrow spread generously over the burger.

Spoiler alert: After tasting this burger, you will be spoiled for life and won’t be able to take a bite of any other burger ever again.

Get the recipe to this mouth-watering dish for Dad here.

Succulent lamb potjiekos – A pure taste sensation

Succulent lamb potjie: A South African favourite. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

What better Father’s Day recipe to surprise Dad with than a bubbling potjie lamb potjiekos? Not only will Dad be reaching for second helpings when the meal is served but you will be able to spend some quality time with Dad as you wait for the potjiekos to cook slowly to perfection.

South Africans are known for their love to huddle around a campfire and keep a watchful eye over a black potjie while the delicious flavours have time to infuse properly. Click here for a succulent lamb potjiekos experience.

Pink Gin and Tonic Nougat – A sweet treat with a bit of a kick

Pink Gin & Tonic Nougat: Tasty snack for Dad. Image: Melissa Jacobs.

After preparing the most succulent meal for Dad, conclude a beautiful day with dainty pink gin and tonic nougat sweets. Adding gin and tonic to this easy nougat recipe gives it a pleasant tang, breaking the sweetness. Not to forget about the slight kick, making it a perfect snack for adults to enjoy.

Enjoy our pink gin and tonic nougat with a delicious gin cocktail recipe.

Share your winning Father’s Day recipes with us

Have you decided which Father’s Day recipes to prepare for Dad? Let us know if you have tried any of our recipes!

If you are looking for more options to consider, check out our recipe page.

Love potjiekos? We are currently running the ultimate potjieskos recipe competition. If you have a potjiekos recipe to share, enter our ultimate potjiekos cookoff competition here and stand a chance to win R1000! Also, each recipe published as part of this competition will receive R100.

Or, if you would like to submit any other recipe for publication, please complete our recipe form here.