Father’s Day Recipes: 40+ easy, tasty lunch ideas to spoil your father

Grilled shrimp kabobs are an ultra-easy appetizer that doubles as a super-fast main dish. Flavored with zesty lemon, Italian herbs, and garlic marinade, grilled shrimp kabobs are incredibly juicy, with a light char from cooking on the grill. This dish is even much tastier than basic grilled marinated shrimp. Enjoy them as an elegant appetizer for parties or add them to pasta, salads, or rice to make a hearty, healthy meal. Just marinate, fire up the grill, and in no time at all, you'll have perfectly plump grilled shrimp that are packed with amazing flavor.

Barbecue chicken is one of the great joys of summer, especially when it's cooked to tender, juicy yet crispy on the outside perfection. This super simple recipe takes very little time and doesn't require hours spent marinating your chicken. Just pick up your favorite barbecue sauce, and away you go! Whether you opt to cook your chicken on the grill or bake it in the oven, this recipe offers a flawless way to get incredibly moist, tender chicken on the inside, and a beautifully browned crispy skin on the outside. Don't be surprised if this becomes your go-to BBQ chicken recipe.

If you're looking for an easy, fast Mexican recipe that everyone will love, look no further than this authentic carne asada recipe. Carne asada is a fantastic dish to make for parties, barbecues, and other special occasions like Cinco de Mayo. Made with tender, succulent marinated steak grilled over a high heat, carne asada is packed with flavor and incredibly versatile.

When the sun's out, and you have the itch to fire up the grill, there's nothing more simple or satisfying than making grilled crab legs. It's a fast, easy way to grill seafood, and there's little mess involved. Grilling the crab legs then serving them with some lemon and melted butter is the perfect way to enjoy the sweet, delicate crab meat.

Grilled corn on the cob is one of the ultimate summer side dishes. It's a perfect way to make the most out of that fresh, in-season sweet corn and requires virtually zero prep to make. Grilling adds a delicious smoky char which offers a tasty foil to the natural sweetness of the corn.

Light, healthy, and oh-so-perfect for summer, grilled zucchini is the easy-to-make side dish that needs to be on your radar. It takes less than 15 minutes to make, which makes it ideal if you're in a rush but don't want to sacrifice having a few healthy vegetables on the dinner table. This grilled zucchini recipe calls for dried herbs, but you could just as easily add fresh herbs from your garden for a more vibrant flavor. Give it a try the next time you fire up the grill!

Planning on grilling this summer? Don't forget about shrimp! This simple spicy grilled shrimp recipe is sure to be a hit. Slightly spicy thanks to Sriracha, slightly sweet due to a drop of honey, with zesty lime juice and savory soy sauce in the marinade, spicy grilled shrimp are packed with flavor and perfectly tender and moist. Spicier than grilled marinated shrimp, it makes a fantastic appetizer to enjoy on its own or can be paired with a salad or a few sides to serve as a light lunch. Spicy grilled shrimp is one recipe you'll come back to again and again!

Grilled onions are a delicious and appetizing side dish, ideal to serve with burgers, fish and steak dishes with both strong and delicate flavors. You can also lay them on crispy bread croutons, garnish them with a cream cheese and serve them as a delicious appetizer. For this recipe, use the red onions as they are the best for grilling because of their sweet flavor.

When you're looking for an easy, tasty summer salad to serve at your picnics or backyard barbecues, there's nothing quite like an Italian pasta salad. This cold pasta salad is full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, red onions, olives, which are complemented by savory chopped salami and mozzarella, to make a hearty, yet fresh salad.

Arugula pesto pasta salad is a light and tasty main dish, perfect to make during the summer season to enjoy during a picnic. It's a fresh and appetizing variant of the summer typical dish, in which the cold pasta is seasoned with a creamy pesto based on arugula, cheese, walnut kernels and extra virgin olive oil. The dish is then completed with fragrant and colorful ingredients, such as a diced fresh cheese and wedges of cherry tomatoes for a rich and tasty recipe.

Buffalo Wings are delicious and succulent fried chicken wings dipped in a delicious Buffalo sauce. This is a very popular US appetizer which is traditionally enjoyed with friends during Super Bowl league games.

Busy week? Tired? Just don't feel like cooking? Then it's time you try this super easy and quick parmesan crusted pork chop recipe. You don't need many ingredients to make a great tasting dinner, and this parmesan crusted pork chop recipe is proof. The best part is that you can have a hearty pork chop dinner ready in under 30 minutes with a mere 6 ingredients. It's an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or when you're in the mood for a delicious dinner but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Pork loin skewers are a main dish typical of the Italian tradition, very popular in some regions of the North. Also known as uccellini scappati (escaped birds), one the most famous versions are the Lombard and Venetian ones. The slices of pork loin are stuffed and then wrapped in bacon, so as to create classic rolls. Stuck on wooden skewers and alternating with small sausages, they are cooked in a pan with aromatic herbs and white wine. The original name derives from the fact that, in ancient times, hunted birds were roasted on skewers, ironically "escaped" when, in poor times, they were replaced by meat rolls because very similar in shape. Simple and delicious, let’s find out how to make pork loin skewers by following our recipe step by step and enjoy them at a family lunch.

If you're looking for a simple yet elegant, flavorful meal you can make for special occasions, you'll love this phenomenal lobster tail recipe. It's an ideal dinner to serve up for anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day, or over the holidays.

If you've never had chicken souvlaki, you've been missing out in a big way. Souvlaki (Greek for skewers) is a traditional Greek street food made from pieces of mouthwatering marinated pieces of meat threaded onto skewers and grilled to moist, tender perfection. They're usually served with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce to make a phenomenally tasty meal that will satisfy both your taste buds and your hunger.

Slow cooker BBQ ribs are a sensational dish that's perfect for any occasion. With tender, succulent meat that falls off the bone and crisp, caramelized edges, crockpot ribs are a mouthwatering dish that takes less effort to prep and make than baked barbecue ribs.

Whether you enjoy it in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, over nachos, or on its own, pork carnitas is sure to hit the spot. It's melt-in-your-mouth, ultra-tender and juicy on the inside, and browned and crispy on the outside, thanks to the way it's cooked.

There's nothing like homemade meatloaf when you're in the mood to make a hearty comfort food dish to delight the taste buds. Made with juicy, moist, tender ground beef seasoned with herbs and spices and topped with a sweet, tangy tomato glaze, this is without a doubt, the best meatloaf you'll ever make.

Squid skewers are a very quick and surprisingly good second course. After proceeding with the cleaning, the squid must be cut into strips and passed in breadcrumbs flavored with various herbs which, depending on the choice, will allow you to obtain an always different final result. Baking in the oven, simple and light, will make this preparation golden and tender, ideal to combine with a side dish au gratin or a fresh seasonal salad to make any meal of the day special.

Whether served as an appetizer or as the main dish, lemon pepper wings an easy, outrageously tasty way to enjoy chicken wings. These crispy fried wings get their finger-licking flavor from a generous dose of lemon butter sauce that will have everyone clamoring for seconds. Make this for a game day get-together or serve it with veggies as the main event during the week. We guarantee this simple, quick recipe will blow your friends and family away!

Meatballs are a simple and very tasty main dish, a great classic. This is the white version of meatballs with sauce, one of those preparations that immediately bring us back to the flavors of the past and to our grandmother's cuisine.

Bacon spinach chicken is the fast, easy, and deeply satisfying dinner recipe you need to add to your weeknight rotation. Made with lean chicken breasts, soft cream cheese, healthy spinach smoky bacon, and melty mozzarella, you can’t go wrong with this flavor-packed stuffed chicken recipe.

Stuffed meatloaf might be one of the great all-time comfort foods. This cozy, hearty dish has so much flavor thanks to the combination of beef, ham, cheese, and tomato, and will give you a moist, tender meatloaf that doesn't fall apart. This Italian stuffed meatloaf is perfectly seasoned with parsley, oregano, garlic, and onion powder, plus a little heat from a dash of red pepper flakes. Making the perfect stuffed meatloaf is easier than it seems. Mix the ingredients, spread out the meat, assemble, and bake. That's it! If you want an even more intense flavor, you can also wrap the meatloaf in bacon. With very little work involved for such seriously delicious results, it's no wonder this stuffed meatloaf recipe is so popular.

For a fast, easy dish that's packed with flavor, there's nothing like this easy beef stir-fry. It's a simple yet flavorful Chinese main dish recipe that works for any occasion.

There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a juicy, tender beef burger that's been grilled to perfection. Making mouthwatering burgers at home is easy and tastes better than anything you'll order from a fast-food restaurant. You can make this great-tasting classic American recipe with just five ingredients including ground beef, spices, and mustard, or you can jazz up your beef burgers with various add-ons.

Classic Cocktail Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing favorite. Who doesn’t love a sweet, spicy meatball? It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and is quick enough so that you can make a large batch for your next cocktail hour or party. Unlike other cocktail meatball recipes, this meatballs have a meaty flavor mixed with a rich, sweet and spicy. They are baked until golden brown but are still moist (thanks to the sauce!). You need high-quality ground beef, eggs, and seasonings. To make the sweet and spicy sauce (which can also be served on the side), you only need a handful of ingredients: ketchup, water, sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve these at your next party, and your guest will leave super happy!

Who doesn't love biting into a perfectly crispy, golden brown French fry? With this easy recipe, you can make homemade French fries whenever you like. Homemade French fries are healthier, tastier, and much less greasy compared to the fries you'll pick up from a fast-food restaurant.

Fried zucchini are a quick, easy recipe perfect for the summer season. You can serve it as a vegetarian side dish or a tasty appetizer. These crispy fried zucchini are sliced, coated with semolina flour and fried until golden brown like zucchini fries.

Spring is asparagus season, and it's the perfect excuse to whip up a delicious asparagus salad. This delicious salad recipe is packed with fresh, crispy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and melt-in-your-mouth hazelnuts.

Creamed corn is a quick, easy recipe you can enjoy as side. Ready in less than 15 minutes, this is a great last-minute dish that will save your meal. It's is creamy and tasty, a perfect recipe to enjoy all year long, from weeknight to holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sometimes all you need for a side dish is a fresh salad, chock full of nutrients. This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is an easy, quick, and light salad recipe you can enjoy in the spring and summer months. The avocado makes it slightly creamy, while the onion and cucumber make it slightly crunchy. Tomatoes and cilantro add tons of flavor, together with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. This is the perfect side dish if you’re craving fresh ingredients without much of a hassle. It’s quick and easy to assemble—a simple salad with all the taste. Your guests will be surprised at the simplicity of this delicious, full-of-texture salad.

Boston Baked Beans is a recipe of small white beans original of the city of Boston. It is one of the oldest American dish that dates back to Colonial period, then Boston was a trade center for rum imported from Caribbean.

For a beautiful, refreshing salad you can make this summer, there's nothing like watermelon feta salad. This is one sweet yet savory salad that absolutely everyone will love. It's made with juicy, sweet watermelon, creamy avocado, sharp red onions, and refreshing cucumber tossed with a garlic-lime dressing and topped with salty feta cheese.

Strawberry spinach salad is a colorful, refreshing recipe you can serve as a healthy side dish, or even as a light main course together with bread or croutons.

If you love fruit desserts, then this peach pie will be one of your favorite. Filled with sweet, juicy peaches, and with a buttery, flaky crust…what’s not to love? This homemade peach pie recipe is easy to make and is the perfect summer dessert. Unlike a peach cobbler, the peach pie has a buttery bottom crust.

This strawberry cheesecake is a light, no-bake dessert that's less dense than a baked version. This cheesecake is made with a crunchy base of dry biscuits, a smooth yet firm filling of cream cheese, sugar, cream and a topping of fresh strawberries.

For a luscious, silky smooth dessert that's perfect for spring and summer, there's nothing like old-fashioned lemon icebox pie. This no-bake lemony dessert is made with few ingredients and takes virtually no time to put together.

When done right, chocolate mousse is the quintessential indulgent dessert. Chocolate is loved by most, and chocolate mousse is a definite crowd-pleaser. This chocolate mousse is an easy and rich yet light French dessert that’s even better than the ones you’d find in French restaurants.