A Delicious, Easy Father's Day Menu He's Sure to Love

You didn't bring just any ol' cooking plan to today's menu. You're bringing the best, and the best starts with these prosciutto-wrapped scallops. Each bite is basted in butter, and it'll be finished off with a dipping sauce of dad's liking. Might we recommend a tangy remoulade?

Other Father's Day Appetizer Ideas:

• Spicy Grilled Shrimp
• Bruschetta With Shallots
• Zucchini Corn Fritters

What dad doesn't love steak? If your Pop would rather be behind the grill while the cooking is going on, let him help you here. All the flavor work is done with an overnight marinade, so he can cook the steaks to his liking while you finish out the other dishes and get the garlic topping for this dish finished.

Other Father's Day Main Course Ideas:

• Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip Beef
• Grilled Salmon With Bacon and Corn Relish
• Chef John's Barbecue Chicken

Meat and potatoes, just the way dad likes it. But instead of the traditional baked potato or French fries, spoil him with these steakhouse-inspired potatoes. They're easier to make than the au gratin style potato, and they're just as creamy and decadent as twice baked potatoes.

Other Father's Day Potato Side Dishes:

• Roasted Lemon Pepper Potatoes
• Chef John's Twice-Baked Potatoes
• Hasselback Potatoes

You could do a classic green side salad with vinaigrette to round out dad's meal, but if you want to get creative, consider this spinach salad that's dressed up with mandarin oranges, almonds, and a zippy poppy seed dressing.

Other Side Salads for Father's Day Menus:

• Herb 'n Honey Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Classic Restaurant Caesar Salad
• Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Now, you can't go leaving dad without dessert. After he's finished that beautiful meal and those scrumptious appetizers, it's time for the sweet treat. This cheesecake combines chocolate sandwich cookies (probably one of his favorite snacks) with a classic, ultra-decadent cheesecake. There's even a layer of cookie pieces in the middle.

More Desserts for Father's Day:

• Hot Fudge Ice Cream Bar Dessert
• Strawberry Pie II
• Lemon Icebox Pie III

After you've washed all the dishes and put away the leftovers, now's the time to sit down with dad, relax, and take in the rest of the day. If Pops is a beer guy, you know what to do. But if he likes his drinks shaken, stirred, or served over rocks, you'll need a stellar recipe. Start with an Old Fashioned Cocktail, because there's nothing better.

More Cocktails for Father's Day:

• Gin and Tonic
• Gimlet Cocktail
• Moscow Mule Cocktail