Father’s Day is all about celebrating Dad, and let’s be honest, the best way to do that is with really good food. From juicy steaks and BBQ favorites to easy sides and indulgent desserts, these Father’s Day recipes are perfect for backyard cookouts, family dinners, or a laid-back day at home. If you’re wondering what to cook for Father’s Day, you’re in the right place.

Main Event: Grilling & BBQ Favorites

Fire up the grill—these bold, smoky, flavor-packed recipes are perfect for a Father’s Day feast. From juicy steaks to slow-smoked classics, these are the main dishes Dad really wants.

If there is one thing that makes a summer barbecue feel extra special, it is ending it with these Grilled Strawberry Nutella Croissants. This grilled dessert comes together in just three minutes and tastes like something you would order at a fancy brunch spot.

Buttery, flaky croissants straight off the grill, slathered with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, piled high with fresh strawberries, and finished with a cloud of whipped cream.

It started with those beautiful buttery croissants from Costco, a jar of our favorite hazelnut spread, and a carton of fresh strawberries, and somehow this magical combination was born.

And can we talk about Costco for a second? You walk in for croissants and walk out having spent three times your budget on dark chocolate blueberry quinoa crisps and things you absolutely did not need but cannot live without. Just us? Didn’t think so.

Ingredients For Grilled Strawberry Nutella Croissants

You only need five ingredients for these grilled Nutella croissants, and every single one of them pulls serious weight in this recipe.

• Croissants: The buttery, flaky base of this whole dessert. A good quality croissant makes all the difference here, so splurge on the bakery ones if you can.
• Salted Butter: A light smear on each half before grilling gives the croissant those gorgeous golden grill marks and an extra layer of rich, buttery flavor. Unsalted butter also works in a pinch.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: The star of the show. Spread generously over the warm, grilled croissant so it melts into every flaky layer, for that dreamy, indulgent chocolate-hazelnut flavor.
• Strawberries: Fresh, juicy, and sliced thin for the perfect bright and fruity contrast to the rich chocolate spread. Use the ripest berries you can find.
• Whipped Cream (optional): The finishing touch. Light, airy, and the perfect cool contrast to the warm grilled croissant.

Five ingredients, three minutes, and one completely unforgettable dessert. You are welcome.

How to Make Nutella Strawberry Crois

If you’ve been searching for the best hamburger recipe, this is it. Juicy, flavorful beef, melty cheese, buttery toasted buns, and the perfect pickle finish. This is the kind of classic grilled hamburger that makes summer feel official.

We’ve tested burgers every which way, and this version wins every single time. The secret comes down to the right beef blend, simple seasoning, and not overthinking it. Backyard BBQs, easy weeknight dinners, cookouts with friends…this is the burger recipe you’ve been looking for!

This all started when I partnered with Vlasic, and honestly, it was the perfect excuse to perfect our ultimate backyard burger. We had just watched a Netflix show about the best sandwiches in America, the weather in Utah had finally warmed up, and suddenly all we could think about was burgers on the grill.

At our house, grilling is a really big deal. Summer means slower evenings, fresh produce, backyard dinners, and making time to actually enjoy life together. Early on in our marriage, Cade and I decided we wanted to really live summer—invite people over, make memories, stay outside too late, and never get too busy for a good BBQ.

And honestly, Vlasic fits right into that for me. Their pickles remind me so much of growing up—shelling peas, picking berries, helping my mom can pickles and jam until our hands (and probably our mouths) were stained red and purple. Summer food memories just hit different.

After a little testing in the kitchen, we landed on what we truly believe is the best grilled hamburger recipe ever. This is the burger we make on repeat all summer long.

What Makes This the Best Hamburger Recipe?

It starts with the right beef blend. We use 60% chuck and 40% brisket for the perfect balance of fat, flavor, and tenderness. Add simple seasoning, buttery toasted buns, melty American cheese, and crisp pickles, and you have a burger that tastes better than most restaurants.

This isn’t a complicated gourmet burger—it’s the best classic hamburger recipe done right.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Beef Blend: 60% Chuck 40% Brisket, ground by your butcher
• Salt: simple seasoning that brings out the natural beef flavor
• Butter: adds richness and helps create an extra juicy burger
• American Cheese: melts perfectly for that classic diner-style burger
• Challah Buns: soft, buttery buns that hold everything together beautifully
• Vlasi