Dude Food: 44 Father’s Day Recipes for Dad

This hearty cross between a wrap and a taco will keep Dad smiling for hours. Grab your favorite oil-free whole wheat pita bread, add a slather of creamy hummus, then top with smoky roasted cauliflower and potatoes. Sumac powder adds tang flavor to the roasted veggies, while cumin and paprika add a savory flavor. Garnish with lemony tahini dressing, sliced japaleños, crunchy red cabbage, and aromatic cilantro.

Looking for something different to throw on the grill this Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered with these chili-lime-infused sweet potato steaks. A bright and smoky corn salsa featuring grilled onion and jalapeño, black beans, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice boosts the flavor and perfectly complements the sweet, earthiness of the sweet potato steaks. To spice things up, add a little hot sauce. Shares a fan, “The flavors of this recipe are outstanding. My son took a few bites and said, ‘You should make this again.’”

These crowd-pleasing savory tarts get off to a good start with a quick and easy homemade whole wheat crust. What knocks these out of the stratosphere is the veggie filling featuring gooey thyme-scented caramelized onions, sweet butternut squash, mild-flavored cauliflower, and umami-rich shiitake mushrooms. With just seven ingredients, these are surprisingly simple to make and are a fun recipe for eager kids to help with. Notes a fan, “Although this recipe was time-consuming, the results were worth it.”

The natural earthiness of lentils make them an ideal nacho topping. For a tasty meal, serve over a bed of baked corn tortilla chips and top with a creamy vegan potato cheese sauce, pico de gallo, scallions, and cilantro.

Yes, you can have your onion rings and be whole-food, plant-based too! These crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside onion rings from Kiki Nelson are breaded with a simple mix of salt, onion powder, and bread crumbs. These can be baked in an oven or an air-fryer. Note: To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and rice or gluten-free oat flour, instead of whole wheat flour.

Vibrant purple potato croquettes add color and heft to this earthy kale, white bean, and cherry tomato salad. The potato croquettes are made by pressing boiled purple potatoes through a ricer to make them light and airy, while onion, garlic, and Dijon mustard bump up the flavor. Drizzle a savory homemade dressing over the lot, and you’re ready to go. Note: Leftover croquettes taste great with homemade ketchup or vegan ranch!

Swiss chard, beans, and tomato always work well together. But when you bake them up with barbecue flavorings and a homemade cornbread crust—now you've got baked-bean bliss.

These tasty baked tortilla chips contain no added oil and are just as irresistable as their high-fat cousins. Serve with Green Pea Guacamole or one of these tasty hummus recipes.

Grilled in their husks, ears of corn stay moist without getting too smoky. And the chipotle-lime juice rub is better than butter. We probably don't need to say this, but be sure to make plenty.

Your dude will flip over these crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside potato "cheese" sticks. The recipe has two main steps: First, make the cheese sticks and freeze overnight. Then, roll in breadcrumbs and bake. They're worth it!

Kick off the meal with these handsome sweet-potato stuffed jalapeños. The combination of the sweet filling paired with the tender, spicy jalapeño skin is divine.

Seasoned with lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, these crispy baked potato rounds will go fast. Note: The red pepper dip is made by mixing jarred roasted red peppers with store-bought hummus. If you can't find an oil-free store-bought hummus, this easy homemade hummus will work, too.

This delicious and visually stunning vegan pie will blow everyone away. A cinnamon-scented oat-walnut crust keeps the whole thing grounded, while the sweet, creamy, no-bake sweet potato filling melts in your mouth. Top with a zesty three-ingredient blueberry sauce. Shares a fan, “I made this for an Easter gathering, and it was a HUGE hit! It’s so beautiful and so delicious… Everyone at the party was so impressed!!!”

Get creative with veggie steaks this Father's Day. It's really easy and fun to do. Just cut ¾- to 1-inch-thick rounds of your favorite veggie, season with your choice of spices, and cook on the grill or in the oven.

Made with canned chickpeas, these crispy air-fried falafels taste amazing in this Greek salad grain bowl, which also features bulgur wheat and a creamy cashew-garlic sauce.

The intensity of roasted mushrooms and cherry tomatoes give this comfort-food classic an appealing boost of flavor, while the oat-based vegan queso is so cheesy that it’s hard to believe it’s dairy-free.

With densely chopped veggies, hearty beans, two grains, and a richly flavored peanut-ginger dressing, this colorful coleslaw will hit the spot.

Packed with crisp, colorful veggies and a delicious homemade peanut sauce, this scrumptious stir-fry is so much better than takeout!

This is a great recipe for children to help with. Seasoned with lime juice and chili powder, these vegan patties, made with black beans and oats, taste amazing. Serve on whole grain buns or in lettuce wraps with tomato, red onion, and your favorite ketchup or dressing.

Filled with a well-seasoned bean and corn mix and topped with a creamy vegan cheese sauce (made with some of the scooped out potato flesh), these potato skins are a real crowd-pleaser. Serve them as a hearty appetizer, or as a main, alongside a salad.

For a memorable meal, grab your favorite whole wheat pizza crust (or this gluten-free cornmeal pizza crust) and pile on sweet and spicy toppings including barbecue-flavored cauliflower, fresh pineapple, and a cumin-infused white bean mash.

In this four-tier stack of deliciousness, corn tortillas and enchilada sauce layer up with cashew cheese, black beans, mashed potato, Swiss chard, and mushrooms. This is a great special-occasion dish, bursting with flavor and wow-factor.

Naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, this moist, richly flavored, polenta cake is as festive as it is satisfying. For best results, serve warm with a simple cherry compote.

Watch as Dad takes his first bite of this mouthwatering fruit cobbler. Sweet peaches, tart cranberries, and an oat crust come together with our Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to create an extra special dessert.

Add chocolate chips to this creamy banana-based cherry ice cream, or leave it plain: It's great either way. This is one ice cream Dad can eat freely.