Starters and Sides
1. Vegetarian Poutine with Grilled Halloumi
Halloumi is one of our most favourite grilling cheeses, and it works wonderfully in this vegetarian poutine. With crispy potatoes grilled in a foil packet and a decadent gravy, dad just might prefer this twist to the classic recipe!
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Poutine with Grilled Halloumi
2. Baked Sweet Potatoes with Onion
Who doesn’t love a loaded potato during a cookout? This tasty alternative starring sweet potatoes will still be enjoyed by all, and it pairs great with grilled meats.
Summer Cooking
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Onion
3. Grilled Vegetable Stacks with Herb Oil
This side is packed with veggies and full of flavour, thanks in large part to the fragrant herb oil. You’ll want to pour it on everything!
Summer Salads and Sides
Grilled Vegetable Stacks with Herb Oil
Mains
4. Grilled Tomahawk Steak
Taken from the rib area, tomahawk steak is super-thick with a distinctive long bone. A big cut like this is all about simplicity and sharing: Serve it on a wooden board, separate out the bone and slice it into strips so everyone can help themselves. It’s sure to impress dad!
5. Grilled Butterflied Chicken
Butterflied, or spatchcocked, is the way to go when barbecuing chicken. The meat stays juicy because the thighs cook at the same time as the breasts. And when it comes to serving, you can either have it deboned or just chopped into pieces.
6. Whole Grilled Salmon Fillet
Play with size and scale not just when it comes to meat, but also fish. The dry rub gives salmon a salty-sweet edge. Dad won’t be able to get enough of the side of grilled romaine hearts. The taste and texture of the lettuce will be totally transformed.
30-Minute Recipes
Whole Grilled Salmon Fillet
7. Tofu Souvlaki Brochettes
If you’re looking for the perfect recipe for your vegetarian dad (or for a dish even the most ardent of veggie skeptics might enjoy), this Greek-inspired tofu souvlaki on pita is absolutely delicious.
Vegetarian
Tofu Souvlaki Brochettes
Dessert
8. Chocolate Pudding Cake on the Grill
This skillet cake is soaking in an ultra-gooey chocolate sauce and is best served hot. It’s the perfect dessert to cook on the grill, as all the liquid and moisture ensure the bottom of the cake doesn’t burn. Place it at the centre of the table and let your Father’s Day guests dig right in!
9. Grilled Pineapple and Doughnuts with Spiced Syrup
Looking for a less involved dessert? Try giving a store-bought cruller a fun spin: Grill the honey doughnut along with pineapple and rum-spiced syrup, then garnish it with ice cream and crushed pistachios. Simple, yet still elegant!
Last-Minute BBQ
Grilled Pineapple and Doughnuts with Spiced Rum Syrup
10. Grilled Fruit Platter
There’s a real wow factor to bringing a huge platter to the table with a whole pineapple and big wedges of melon. Especially when they’re grilled. Throwing fruit on the grill concentrates the sweetness and makes those natural flavours really shine. This recipe is sure to be a hit, especially with a splash of homemade syrup.
