3 Father’s Day BBQ menus that’ll impress Dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner and that means it’s time to get grilling! If you need some inspiration for your Father’s Day BBQ, here are three multi-course menu ideas to try at home featuring hearty meats, seasonal veggies, delicious desserts, and complementary drink pairings.

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Meat-Lovers Father’s Day Menu
If your Dad is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, there’s nothing better than a classic summer cookout. This meaty Father’s Day BBQ menu features all the best flavours of the season.

●        Appetizer: Grilled spareribs in barbecue sauce make the perfect appetizers for a Father’s Day BBQ and will keep everyone’s hunger in check while waiting for the main meal. A sweet Texas-style marinade makes ribs tender and finger-licking delicious.
●        Main: You can’t go wrong with juicy strip steaks rubbed in smoky spices. These simple and flavourful steaks can be cooked rare, medium, or well-done.
●        Side: For a more elevated take on a creamy potato salad, try a warm potato and lima bean salad tossed in a zesty vinaigrette.
●        Dessert: Finish with a burst of seasonal sweetness. A warm summer fruit cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is sure to melt your old man’s heart.
●        Drink pairing: A Cabernet Sauvignon is a timeless pairing for steak. If the weather’s too hot for a full-bodied red wine, opt for an easy-drinking India Pale Ale beer instead.

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Pescatarian Father’s Day Menu
Grilled fish is an excellent alternative to enjoy on the BBQ during the summer months. If your Dad is a seafood fan, this Southern-inspired Father’s Day menu is sure to make his mouth water.

●        Appetizer: Kick-off your seafood feast with juicy shrimp paired with a tangy tomato cocktail sauce. Broil the shrimp in the oven or add them to a skewer and cook on the grill.
●        Main: A mainstay in Cajun cooking, grilled catfish fillets are delicious when basted in a spicy-sweet tomato sauce.
●        Side: It wouldn’t be a Southern BBQ without a side of warm cornbread muffins. Try adding chipotle chili powder for a sweet and smoky flavour.
●        Dessert: Pineapple Foster is a fun variation on Bananas Foster (a classic New Orleans dessert). Juicy pineapple chunks can be done directly on the grill.
●        Drink pairing: Lean into the Southern theme and mix up a batch of boozy lemonade spiked with bourbon.

Vegetarian Father’s Day Menu
Not all Dads are meat lovers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fire up the grill on his special day. A vegetarian BBQ packed with seasonal veggies makes a nutritious Father’s Day menu for the whole family.

●        Appetizer: Start your meal with colourful vegetable kabobs. Marinate chunks of bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini in olive oil and Italian seasoning before threading them onto long skewers and popping on the grill.
●        Main: Grilled portobello mushrooms are just as filling as steak or beef burgers thanks to their thick, meaty texture.
●        Side: Pair your mushrooms with a side of roasted corn on the cob dressed in savoury toppings like smoky lime or a grated Parmesan and basil.
●        Dessert: End your meatless Father’s Day menu with grilled peaches sprinkled in brown sugar.
●        Drink pairing: A dark Porter beer with roasted malt will bring out the charred, earthy flavours of the mushrooms.