Father’s Day Dinner Ideas

This year, treat dad to a delicious Father’s Day Dinner. To make planning easier, we’ve compiled some of our favorite recipes that we think dad will love. Each and every recipe listed below have been tested, and sampled, by us. It seems that most dads like to be king-of-the-grill, offering hot dogs and steaks or whole fish and kabobs. We’re also big fans of the grill! We find that using our Eastern Shore Honey on the grill is amazing. The sweetness and sugar in the honey will caramelize and develop a rich smokey flavor in the heat.

One of our favorite honey to use for grilling is Orange Blossom. This honey is very thick, and almost buttery, and makes a beautiful glaze. Blueberry Honey is equally as good and can be blended with olive oil, seasonings, and lemon juice for chicken or fish. At Waxing Kara we are always sharing ways to use honey with every meal.

Father’s Day Dinner Salad and Starters

This is a perfect time of the year to visit the farmers market and pick up whatever is straight out of the field. There is nothing better than fresh-picked produce with handmade delicious dressings.

We love to have a couple of interesting starters at family get-togethers. Especially the kind that you can pick up with your hands! If you’re a fan of Asian-inspired food and wings, try our Thai Chicken Wings. It’s very easy to make and can be adapted to suit whatever cooking method you prefer. This recipe can be prepared the night before and served cold as a starter for guests as they arrive.

Artichokes seem intimidating, but they don’t have to be! Our Grilled Artichokes with Thai Honey Vinaigrette just take a little bit of prep work to get ready, but they’re delicious and very well worth it.

Main Course Ideas for Father’s Day Dinner

What’s dad’s favorite meal? Does he love chicken and seafood, or is he a red meat guy? Whatever the case may be, these Bee Inspired® recipes will bring a smile to his face. And, you’ll love them too!

For the vegetarian guys out there, our Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce make a great meal! If seitan isn’t your thing, tofu, chicken, or fish would also work well with the sauce in this recipe.

One of our favorite recipes is Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken. It’s very quick and simple to make, and pairs well with grilled veggies and potato dishes. Leftovers can be enjoyed cold for lunch the next day.

Our Honey Glazed Salmon is fast and easy, and perfect as a light meal during any warm summer day. Dad will love this paired with grilled veggies, rice pilaf, or these healthy mashed sweet potatoes.

Dad will love our BBQ Brisket recipe made with our very own, honey BBQ sauce. Even though store-bought BBQ sauce is sometimes easier, creating this sauce from scratch adds that special extra touch for dad.

Last for the main course, this beef tenderloin steak with mushroom sauce may be the best dinner for the meat-lover, carnivore dad this Father’s Day, but, remember that veggies are just as important too!

Don’t forget about the sides!

Since it’s the best time of the year for produce, have at it. The asparagus, bok choy, carrots, all that is coming in from the farm. This is when veggies are freshest. These sides could make the meal for vegetarian dads. This sweet and spicy Asparagus Carrot Stir-Fry has Thai roots, and it’s deliciously simple to make!

These grilled heirloom carrots make an excellent side dish to add color and brighten any meal. The dressing is versatile and can be added to any vegetable that can be grilled such as corn, asparagus, and onions.

Our Grilled Vegetables make a perfect side to any meal. Made with our honey balsamic dressing, they brighten up any meal. And, they’re pretty darn yummy, too!

For Dad’s Sweet Tooth

An easy dessert for any summer meal while the grill is still hot. So simple! Cut the peaches in half, wipe them with a bit of olive oil so that they don’t stick, start face up and drizzle the inside of the peach with honey, grill both sides. Serve with greek yogurt and Eastern Shore Nut and Honey Nut Granola. The perfect ending to a perfect dinner for dad.

If you cook up any of these great father’s day recipes, tag us on Instagram! We always love seeing what you’re up to.