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    Published: May 26, 2022 · Updated: Mar 7, 2024 by Angie Dixon ·

    The Best Father's Day Recipes

    Father's Day recipe roundup collage.

    Whether you are looking for ideas for Father's Day brunch or maybe something a little sweeter for dessert, I have you covered.

    I have gone through my list of recipes and came up with this list or guide on the best Father's Day recipes for 2023! Choose from a selection of bread, cakes, scones, muffins, or cookie recipes this coming Father's Day!

    Jump to:
    • Father's Day Braai Ideas
    • 1. Biltong!
    • 2. Potbrood
    • 3. Mealie Bread
    • Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Ideas
    • 1. Feta and Spinach Muffins
    • 2. Mini Cheese Rolls/Cheese Puffs
    • 3. Cheddar Cheese and Chives Scones
    • 4. Tomato Galette
    • 5. Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
    • Something Sweet
    • 1. Creamy Vanilla Rice Pudding
    • 2. Chocolate Tray Bake
    • 3. Vanilla Tray Bake
    • 4. Best Ever Cocoa Brownies
    • 5. No-Bake Date Slice (Dadelvingers)
    • 6. Peppermint Crisp Tart
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    Father's Day Braai Ideas

    Because who doesn't like sitting around a fire, playing Dad's favorite music, and bringing him his drink of choice?

    1. Biltong!

    Now, this will take a little planning to make sure your batch of biltong is ready to present on Father's Day...but Dad will love it! This great little snack will go down a treat while setting up the fire should you be planning a Father's Day Braai.

    Or, start a batch of this all-in-one recipe together and reap the rewards in a few days!

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    2. Potbrood

    This easy, basic, foolproof pot brood recipe results in soft white bread with a thin crispy golden crust. The original South African braai bread!

    Whether you smother a thick warm piece of bread with butter and enjoy it as is or dip it into the steaming hot potjie or stew you will be glad you tried it!

    Baked potbrood on a cutting board showing the crust.
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    3. Mealie Bread

    This delicious, moist mealie bread (mealiebrood) comes together with a few pantry ingredients. It makes a great side dish for any braai and is equally good on its own.

    Sliced mealie bread on a cutting board.
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    Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Ideas

    Father's Day brunch is a great way to celebrate the dad(s) in your life! These additions

    1. Feta and Spinach Muffins

    This delicious from-scratch feta and spinach muffins take the classic spinach and feta combination and wrap them into a fantastic savory muffin.

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    2. Mini Cheese Rolls/Cheese Puffs

    These easy, homemade puff pastry mini cheese rolls come together very quickly. They are like sausage rolls but made with a delicious cheese filling that makes a great little addition to the finger snack buffet.

    Mini Cheese Rolls on a Platter
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    3. Cheddar Cheese and Chives Scones

    These easy, light, and fluffy cheddar cheese and chives scones come together in a matter of minutes. Flavored with cheddar, chives, and a hint of black pepper, enjoy these scones hot out of the oven with a smattering of butter.

    Close up of cheese and chives scones on a board with a cup in the background.
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    4. Tomato Galette

    This super-easy tomato galette is made from fresh tomatoes laid on a bed of cheesy filling and enrobed with a herbed flakey pastry. This galette is quick, easy, delicious, and perfect for the summery tomato season.

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    5. Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

    Indulge in this tasty tomato puff pastry tart that's perfect for a speedy lunch, dinner, or appetizer. The base of store-bought puff pastry is topped with cheese, tomatoes, and a hint of onion.

    Sliced tomato puff pastry tart showing cheese, tomatoes and red onion.
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    Something Sweet

    1. Creamy Vanilla Rice Pudding

    This easy homemade silky smooth creamy egg-free vanilla rice pudding is made from a few pantry ingredients, sweetened with condensed milk, and cooked on the hob or stovetop.

    This naturally gluten-free rice pudding is a hug in a bowl. It's everything you didn't know you needed for a fall or winter pudding. It's warm, comforting, and creamy. And TBH - it's also really great cold!

    Bowl of rice pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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    2. Chocolate Tray Bake

    This super easy, delicious, moist chocolate tray bake consists of a soft chocolate sponge that is topped with a whipped milk chocolate ganache.

    Sliced chocolate tray bake showing milk chocolate ganache.
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    3. Vanilla Tray Bake

    This easy, soft, homemade, moist vanilla tray bake or vanilla sheet cake comes together with a few pantry ingredients. This is my ultimate classic from-scratch vanilla cake recipe that not only works great as a sheet cake or traybake but makes delicious cupcakes and a superb two-layer cake.

    Sliced vanilla traybake showing vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles.
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    4. Best Ever Cocoa Brownies

    These easy, homemade, from-scratch chocolate brownies are delightfully chewy with a hint of fudginess which will have you surprised that they are made using only cocoa powder and no chocolate! These are called my best-ever brownies because they whip up in a snap from pantry staples.

    Chocolate brownies spread out on baking parchment.
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    5. No-Bake Date Slice (Dadelvingers)

    This easy egg-free no-bake date slice (Dadelvingers) comes together in 30 minutes. A delightfully sweet treat is a South African favorite, flavored with dates and Marie biscuits.

    Date Slice (Dadelvingers) on a plate.
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    6. Peppermint Crisp Tart

    Peppermint crisp tart is a seriously more-ish fridge tart flavored with caramel, peppermint crisp, and Tennis biscuits. This no-bake fridge tart is a firm favorite in many South African households.

    Serving of peppermint crisp tart in a plate next to the tart dish.
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