21 Recipes Our Editors Are Cooking on Father’s Day (It’s Not Just Steak!)

What makes a recipe a Father’s Day recipe? According to a quick internet search, it’s meat, meat, and more meat—preferably grilled. That’s fine and dandy, but some dads may want a little more variety. To find out what Serious Eats staffers are cooking up for Father’s Day, I recently polled the staff on their dad’s favorite meals. While the results were mostly meaty, there were also plenty of comforting carbs and desserts. Below, you’ll find all the dishes our staffers plan on making for their dads this Father’s Day, including tender ribs, cheesy lasagna, and a luxuriously rich New York cheesecake.

June 2023