Father’s Day Dinner Ideas - What to Cook for Dad

Wondering what to cook for Father’s Day dinner? We’ve gathered a collection of hearty, flavour-packed recipes that are perfect for celebrating dad. From roasts and slow-cooked favourites to easy family meals, these dinner ideas will help you serve up something special on Father’s Day.

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Celebrate Father’s Day with seasonal seafood dinners. Think creamy seafood mornay, a fragrant Thai fish curry, crispy parmesan-crusted fish and a comforting fish pie – recipes that make Dad’s day extra special.

Seafood Mornay

Seafood Mornay

4.2

Yellow Thai Fish Curry

Yellow Thai Fish Curry

4.7

Quick Balinese Fish Curry

Quick Balinese Fish Curry

4.8

Tuna Mornay with Eggs

Tuna Mornay with Eggs

4.6

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet

4

Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash

Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash

4.7

See how easy it can be to cook something special for Dad. Watch step-by-step videos featuring hearty roasts, slow-cooked favourites and flavour-packed family meals that are perfect for Father’s Day.

Slow Cooked Rogan Josh Beef Short Ribs

Recipe: Slow Cooked Rogan Josh Beef Short Ribs

Egg-stuffed Meatloaf

Recipe: Egg-stuffed Meatloaf

Slow Cook Pork Korma and Split Pea Curry

Recipe: Slow Cook Pork Korma and Split Pea Curry

Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pies

Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pies

Sri Lankan Lamb Shank Curry

Recipe: Sri Lankan Lamb Shank Curry

Creamy One Pot Roast Chicken

Recipe: Creamy One Pot Roast Chicken

Browse the complete line-up of recipes for Father’s Day dinner. Whether you want something quick and simple or a dish that simmers away for hours, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to create a memorable meal for Dad.

Butternut Pumpkin Mash with Roasted Pork Belly

Butternut Pumpkin Mash with Roasted Pork Belly

3.9

Hoisin & Garlic Pork Tray Bake

Hoisin & Garlic Pork Tray Bake

4.8

Beef Stroganoff in Garlic Cob Loaf "The Cobanoff"

Beef Stroganoff in Garlic Cob Loaf "The Cobanoff"

4.5

Italian-Style Chicken

Italian-Style Chicken

4.3

Cheesy Polenta Sausage Bake

Cheesy Polenta Sausage Bake

4.2

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank Ragu with Pappardelle

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank Ragu with Pappardelle

4.3

Easy Family Shepherd's Pie with Cheesy Mash

Easy Family Shepherd's Pie with Cheesy Mash

4

Slow Cook Pork Korma and Split Pea Curry

Slow Cook Pork Korma and Split Pea Curry

4

Green Thai Curry Salmon

Green Thai Curry Salmon

4.6

Bangers and Mash Pie

Bangers and Mash Pie

4.3

Cheesy Buttery Potato Mash with Sausage in Onion Gravy

Cheesy Buttery Potato Mash with Sausage in Onion Gravy

4.3

Sri Lankan Lamb Shank Curry

Sri Lankan Lamb Shank Curry

4.7

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