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Father's Day Recipes

These savory dishes are hearty enough for Dad

By , About.com Guide

If your dad is like ours, he would much prefer a home-cooked meal shared amongst family and friends to a crowded restaurant experience. This Father's Day, give him the gift of an all-he-can-eat feast prepared by his loved ones. The following recipes include main courses as well as side dishes that will satisfy even the manliest of manly palates.

1. Cinnamon Pork Chops

Recipe provided by Monica Pope of T'Afia

2. Stuffed Quail

Recipe courtesy of the chefs over at Anthony's restaurant

3. Oven Fried Chicken

Chef Ronnie Killeen of Killeen's Steak House provided us with this scrumptious recipe

4. Ancho Chile Turkey Breast

Recipe provided by chef Jeff Everts of the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa

5. CInnamon Turkey Breast

Tasty recipe by chef Robert Del Grande of RDG + Bar Annie

6. Pan-Seared Duck Breast

Creation of chef Mark Schmidt of Houston favorite Rainbow Lodge

7. Chipotle Mac and Cheese

Fleming's Steakhouse partner and chef, James Cole sent us this new twist on a classic side dish

8. Creamed Corn

Recipe courtesy of Strip House stekouse here in Houston

9. Rosemary Potatoes

The Junior League of Houston provided this zesty recipe for mashed potatoes

10. Roasted Beets

This recpe provided by Carlos Meltzer of Cafe Brasil is perfect for summer

11. Deviled Eggs

The chefs at the Grove restaurant in Discovery Green Park sent this lovely recipe for the perfect Father's Day appetizer

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