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Perfect Ultimate Father’s Day Dinner Ideas

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A collection of five easy, crowd-pleasing recipes designed for a special Father’s Day celebration featuring beef ribs, chicken thighs, salmon, and roasted sides.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef ribs, meaty with marbling
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • Juice of 1–2 fresh lemons
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch asparagus or green beans, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Mix paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to create dry rub. Pat ribs dry, rub with olive oil, then coat with dry rub. Place ribs meat-side up on foil-lined baking sheet. Roast about 3 hours until tender. Optionally wrap ribs tightly in foil for extra juiciness.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook 5 more minutes. Finish in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes before serving.
  3. Pat salmon dry, season with salt, pepper, and drizzle olive oil. Mix lemon juice and honey for glaze, brush on salmon. Place skin-side down on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until flaky but moist.
  4. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Spread on baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp outside, soft inside.
  5. Trim asparagus or green beans, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast alongside potatoes for last 10-12 minutes or sauté briefly in butter and garlic on stovetop until tender-crisp.

Notes

Start ribs first as they take the longest. Pat chicken and salmon dry before cooking for better browning. Let meats rest after cooking to lock in juices. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Roast potatoes and vegetables together but add vegetables later to avoid overcooking. Variations include swapping chicken for turkey or tofu for vegetarian options, and seasonal vegetable substitutions.

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