The Best Table Is The One At Home
A Father's Day meal doesn't need a restaurant booking to feel special. It's actually some of the best meals that are cooked at home, with a bit of extra effort and a cut that makes the occasion feel like an occasion. No dressing up, no waiting for a table, and no rush to finish before the next sitting.
Whether Dad's a real steak-and-nothing-else kind of guy, or the type who loves a proper Sunday Roast, we've got you sussed for dinner ideas for a memorable Father's Day feast worth the effort.
Start Simple
Ease into the meal with something small and easy to share. Our go-to is this Steak, Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, an easy win: good bread, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and thin strips of pan-seared steak on top. It takes 10 minutes and gets everyone at the table before the main event.
The Main Event: If Dad's a Steak Guy
For the Dads who like things simple and done properly, a Scotch Fillet is hard to beat. It's forgiving on the grill, and needs nothing more than salt, pepper and a hot pan or BBQ. Let it come to room temperature first, sear it for 3.5-4 minutes each side, and give it a good five minutes to rest before it hits the plate.
Whether its an Eye Fillet with hasselback Kumara and Orange Salad, Sirloin Steak with Tomatoes and Fried Capers, or Angus Rump Steak with Baked Potatoes and Seasonal Greens - one thing that's crucial to get your hands on is a premium quality steak!
The Main Event: If Dad prefers his Sunday Roast
If Dad's more of a Sunday Roast kind of Dad, our Slow Cooked Bolar Roast with Potatoes and Gravy is exactly the kind of recipe that does most of the work for you. A handful of ingredients, a few simple steps, and a few hours in the oven - and you've got a meal the whole family will ask for again. Get it in the oven mid-morning, and the house will smell like Father's Day well before anyone sits down. Another favourite is this slow-cooked Miso Bolar Roast or just your classic Roast with Seasonal Greens and Roast Veges - you sometimes just can't beat a classic.
Round it Off
Keep dessert easy - a good pav, a store-bought treat or whatever is Dad's guilty pleasure. The Carey favourite is Margy's special dessert, which we'd highly recommend.
Father's Day doesn't need to be complicated to feel special. A good cut, a bit of planning and effort and everyone around the same table.
