This Father's Day, honor your dad by putting on a celebration full of his favorite foods. Plus, get great gift ideas to match his distinct personality.
Plan the Perfect Dad's Day
The Outdoorsman
The Dad: He spends his spare seconds out fishing or hunting, and with a tent and some supplies, he'd happily head into the wild for a week.
The Plan: Take your Father's Day celebration beyond your backyard. Pack some snacks, fishing poles and a camping stove to cook up the day's catch. Get gift ideas for your outdoorsy dad.
The Dad: Your dad rules the barbecue, choosing the perfect cut of meat and getting the right amount of smoke every time.
The Plan: Barbecuing is a time-honored tradition, so let him share his top tips this year. Head out to the grill this Father's Day and ask how you can pitch in. Get gift ideas so he can rule the BBQ.
The Dad: His perfect Sunday involves all things big: A big screen TV, the big game and a meal with mega flavor.
The Plan: Work up an appetite with a family game of your dad's favorite sport and treat him to a grilled meal fit for the hungriest pro athlete. Get gift ideas for your sports-nut pops.
The Dad: Your green-thumbed father is serious about his garden, which, luckily for your family, makes the food he grows seriously delicious.
The Plan: Throw a celebration with the fruits – and vegetables – of his labor. These simple, flavorful dishes are chock-full of peak-season produce. Get his garden growing with these gifts.
5 Father's Day meals and treats that the kids can cook
1. Nearly everyone loves chocolate chip cookies! Whip up some with your kids the night before Father's Day. For an extra-special touch, present the cookies in a nice tin or jar.
2. Wake up Dad with a batch of these simple, delicious Banana and Pecan Pancakes with Maple Butter. Younger kids can practice measuring and combining ingredients, and older children can make this simple recipe all by themselves.
3. Planned an active Father's Day? Get Dad's blood pumping with a fruit-filled Yummy Wake Up Smoothie.
4. Let the kids plan and prepare a special lunch for Dad, like sloppy joes and salad. End the meal with some ice cream sandwiches – the perfect antidote to a hot day.
5. Cook up a batch of simple lasagna rolls and garlic bread for a special Italian feast courtesy of his favorite junior chef!
