Father's Day recipes

Enhance the flavour of roast lamb with herbs and garlic, or you could try slices of anchovy, slivers of chilli or nuggets of feta pushed into the slits

Try this twist on a Sunday roast, with steak, potatoes, veg and gravy served in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prep ahead and make Sunday lunch in no time

Make a mule with a tropical twist by adding passion fruit to the classic vodka and ginger beer mixture – it's a crowd-pleaser

Round off an al fresco meal with this zesty lemon curd pavlova decorated with edible flowers. Get ahead by making the meringue the night before

This pudding makes it look like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches

Got a glut of homegrown gooseberries? Showcase them at their very best in this glorious cake, with a sponge base, gooseberry filling and crumble topping

Take the humble Ploughman's sandwich to new levels of excellence with our new take on this retro classic, with added mustard-mayo, apple and smoked ham

Our easy beer can chicken is a summer bbq must-try. This cooking method is guaranteed to keep the meat really tender and juicy

Choose some quality blue cheese and let it shine in this simple toastie with sourdough, ham and egg. Enjoy with pear chutney and gherkins

Try these moreish polenta chips as an alternative to traditional potato fries. Flavoured with rosemary and salt, they make a crowd-pleasing side dish

Try these bite-sized croquettes as a moreish starter or nibble to pass around alongside drinks. Make a big batch and keep them frozen for get-togethers

Bake our indulgently boozy chocolate puddings with just five ingredients. Perfect for a dinner party if you're celebrating on St Patrick's Day – or at any time of year

Make Miguel Barcley's pork chops with creamy leeks and polenta chips. It makes a great family meal for a special celebration such as Father's Day

Have lots of chillies to use up? Make a large batch of this sweet and spicy jam – it’s a great gift and will keep well for up to a year in a sterilised jar

Combine steak, chips, red wine gravy and wild mushrooms, then wrap it all up in a pie crust to enjoy one of the best mash-ups we’ve ever come up with

Delight guests at your next summer gathering with this brown sugar pavlova topped with passion fruit, strawberries, raspberries and pineapple

Try this flavour-packed pork dish with couscous for dinner. It's healthy, full of nutrients and contains four of your 5-a-day

Let the oven do the hard work with this slow cooked beef brisket, glazed with bourbon and honey. Leftovers make a great hash the next day

Skip the takeaway, and spend a little effort perfecting fish & chips at home – you'll be rewarded with crisp, deeply golden fish and moreish chips

Serve a base of wholemeal American-style pancakes alongside a range of toppings. Go sweet with fruit and yogurt, or savoury with soft cheese and salmon

Dad'll love these easy cupcakes, make them really chocolatey or put his favourite sweet or nut on top - the perfect treat!

Transform carrots into a special side dish with the help of butter, tarragon and chives for an elevated accompaniment to your favourite roast dinner.

Perfect a classic with our next level carrot cake recipe. It's been meticulously tested so you can bake the best version of this traditional cake