Father’s Day

Father’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday 15 June), so to help make your dad feel special this year, we’ve got some delicious recipes for you to try that are sure to impress. From Sunday roasts and BBQ favourites, to savoury beef cupcakes, we’ve got plenty to pick from.

We’ve even included some BBQ tips on how to grill your meat to perfection.

Don’t forget to tag us on social media with your recipe pictures!

On the BBQ

If the sun is shining, we’ve got a dedicated BBQ recipe page full of easy beef and lamb BBQ recipes plus top tips and how-to guides. Below are some of our favourite videos to help you get the most out of your BBQ, especially for cooking the perfect steak and kebabs.

You can also find our recipes and cooking guide videos on the Simply Beef and Lamb YouTube channel.

  • Mint and Rosemary Lamb

    Serves: 2

    Mint and Rosemary Lamb

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    5 mins
    Cook time
    15 mins
  • Indian Spiced Lamb Burger

    Serves: 4

    Indian Spiced Lamb Burger

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    16 mins
  • Alfresco Beef

    Serves: 6

    Alfresco Beef

    Difficulty
    Not Too Tricky
    Prep time
    5 mins
    Cook time
    1 hr 20 mins
  • Caribbean Jerk Style Steaks

    Serves: 4

    Caribbean Jerk Style Steaks

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    12 mins

Honey and mustard lamb kebabs

How to BBQ like a pro

How to cook the perfect steak

Classic Father's Day Roasts

A Father’s Day Sunday Roast is the time-honoured, hearty, triumphant, tuck-in classic meal that everyone loves. Here’s a selection of traditional roast beef and roast lamb recipes plus some with a more unusual twist.

For a quicker option, you could try out one of our tasty mini roast recipes that are really easy to make and are perfect for 2-3 people.

  • St Clements Roast Lamb

    Serves: 4

    St Clements Roast Lamb

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    1 hr 37 mins
  • Lamb Mini Roast with Citrus Baby Carrots and New Potatoes

    Serves: 3

    Lamb Mini Roast with Citrus Baby Carrots and New Potatoes

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
  • Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Rhubarb

    Serves: 6

    Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Rhubarb

    Difficulty
    Not Too Tricky
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    1 hr 15 mins

Cook up a surprise for Dad

Planned in advance or as a last-minute gift idea, a meal cooked for Dad presented with a home-made card is always going to be a winner.

Here’s some tasty recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch or dinner that the kids are going to love to cook for Dad (adult help will probably be required!).

  • Pulled Beef Brisket

    Serves: 8

    Pulled Beef Brisket

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    8 mins
    Cook time
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • Ultimate DIY Lamb Koftas

    Serves: 6

    Ultimate DIY Lamb Koftas

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    16 mins