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by: Sarah Jampel

June12,2017

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I'll be honest with you: I have no idea what kinds of foods "dads" like.

I'm not a dad! But even if I were, who am I—who is anyone—to say what dads want to eat on Father's Day? As a category, "dads" includes a hugely diverse range of human beings: Do they all like pancakes (I'm falling asleep right now) or grilling (can you hear my snores?) or fancy gadgets (yawn) or puns (I just hit the snooze button)?

There are dads in Tokyo, dads in Sardinia, dads in Dar-es-Salaam, in Lyon, in San Antonio, in Uruguay, in Marrakesh, in Chengdu. There are old dads, young dads, middle-aged dads. Dads who are doctors, who are law enforcers, who are security guards, train conductors, clowns. Dads who are very good people, dads who are not so much. Dads who go to every soccer game or sumo match; dads who are, sadly, absent. Dads who are avid home cooks, dads who don't cook at all. Dads who don't even know what a pancake is—and who are dads all the same.

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So to avoid a collection of recipes that will, at worst, offend, and at best, put you to sleep, here's a round-up of recipes that remind me of my dad—not because they're foods he likes but because they're oldies (sorry, Dad) but goodies: They might not be the glitziest or the flashiest (and some might need their photo re-taken), but they're ever-reliable, they're soothing in their familiarity, and they're deserving of attention—this Sunday and into the future.

(And yes, there is a pancake on the list. But it's not because all dads make them well.)

Breakfast

Yogurt Bread with Molasses
David Eyre's Pancake
Lemony Cream Cheese Pancakes with Blueberries
Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast

Entrees

"Greek" Lamb with Orzo
Linguine with Breadcrumbs and Kale
Cowboy Rubbed Rib Eye Stak with Chocolate Stout Pan Sauce
Rosy Chicken
Pad Thai Redux
Pasta with Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint and Cream
Lemon Chicken
Lamb Burgers with Cilantro Yogurt
Warm Roasted Radicchio and Shrimp Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Cherry Tomato Tequila Butter Salsa with Fried Fish
Chicken with Creamy Dijon Mustard Cognac Sauce

Sides

Summer Squash Gratin with Salsa Verde and Gruyere
Squashed Potatoes
Radish Couscous
Chard Gratin
Summer Squash Couscous with Sultanas, Pistachios and Mint
Summer Farro Salad
Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds

Desserts

Louisa's Cake
Magical, Marvelous, Memorable Cookies
Nectarine Slump
Blueberry Tart
"Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Sticka" Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
Foolproof Ice Cream
Secret Cookies
Grown-Up Birthday Cake
Raspberry Custard Cups

What's your dad's favorite food? Tell us in the comments below!

This article was originally published in June last year. It has been updated to include more recipes.

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someonewhobakes June 12, 2017

My dad's all-time favorite dessert is pineapple upside-down cake, which my mom has made for him every birthday and Father's Day for the last 30-plus years. It just so happens that it's my boyfriend's father's favorite, too -- so convenient, since I already have my mom's killer recipe!

Heather L. June 19, 2016

We've gotta do this more often! LOVED these oldies! It seems like I see the same old, same old recipes now. These were different from the norm. I like that. Thank You!

The M. June 19, 2016

I totally love you for this article! I'm really confused and annoyed by all the lists going round on mother's and father's day that make often quite sexist assumptions of what "dads" and "mums" like...

Janine H. June 16, 2016

What a nice overview of Special recipes. Love to see all the variations. Love the idea of the chard gratin. Will discover all These recipes this evening to find some vegetarian ones. Thank you for sharing.

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