Simple Recipes to Celebrate Father’s Day

There's something special about gathering around the table together. Taking a moment to slow down, share good food and enjoy each other's company, whether you're celebrating Father’s Day, catching up with family or simply making the most of a weekend spent together.

For us, the meals that feel most memorable are rarely the most complicated. They're the ones built around simple seasonal ingredients, dishes made for sharing and the joy of everyone helping themselves from the middle of the table.

With that in mind, we've pulled together a collection of recipes perfect for bringing people together, with fresh summer flavours and plenty of opportunities for little hands to get involved along the way.

However you're spending the day, we hope it includes good food, great company and a little time to slow down together.

Brunches

American-Style Fluffy Pancakes
Breakfast
15 mins

American-Style Fluffy Pancakes

These American fluffy pancakes are the ultimate weekend breakfast and take no time at all to make. They're thick and fluffy, and taste delicious with the fresh blueberries added into the pancake mix. We love to enjoy these topped with another handful of fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Tomato Spiced Beans on Toast
Mains
35 mins

Tomato Spiced Beans on Toast

We’ve given beans on toast a Deliciously Ella twist! It’s one of the ultimate comfort meals and we’ve levelled it up by adding warming spices, zingy chilli, pickled onion and creamy avocado. It’s packed with fibre, protein, iron and prebiotics, and perfect for a weekend brunch or speedy weeknight dinner.

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Hearty Mains

One-Pan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew
Mains
55 mins

One-Pan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew

Just 4 simple steps and you’ve got yourself a bowl of comfort! Cherry tomatoes, black beans and sweet potato are simmered with warming cumin, chilli flakes, garlic and ginger. The final flavour kick comes from the tang of lime juice, creamy coconut yoghurt and umami miso paste.

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Lazy Aubergine Lasagne
Mains
45 mins

Lazy Aubergine Lasagne

This lazy aubergine lasagne is a time-saving twist on a classic. It’s packed with plant-based protein and different sources of fibre, with layers of tender aubergine, creamy silken tofu and a rich lentil ragu. Perfect for busy days, where you want the comfort of a lasagne without the fuss.

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Creamy Guacamole Salad
Mains
15 mins

Creamy Guacamole Salad

This vibrant, crowd-pleasing salad is a textural delight and perfect for any gathering. Avocado is featured chopped in the salad and blitzed through the sauce, adding an extra creamy element.

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BBQ + Grill

Grilled Corn, Black Bean & Salsa Verde Tacos
Mains
40 mins

Grilled Corn, Black Bean & Salsa Verde Tacos

Grilled corn, garlicky black beans and herby salsa verde make the perfect filling for these delicious tacos. They're fun, flavoursome and great to make on any night of the week. We love to pile the black beans and corn on top of small soft tacos, topped with a drizzle of salsa verde and a sprinkle of coriander.

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Herby Chickpea Burgers
Mains
40 mins

Herby Chickpea Burgers

These burgers are the best for a lunch or dinner in the sun. The flavour from the coriander, sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas is amazing and they taste delicious piled high with lettuce, red onion and sriracha sauce. If you've got any left over, they're perfect with lunch the next day.

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Miso Aubergine Steaks With Jewelled Rice
Mains
45 mins

Miso Aubergine Steaks With Jewelled Rice

Surprisingly easy and packed with flavour, these miso aubergine steaks are a real hit. We slowly roast the aubergine with miso and tamari, until each ‘steak’ is perfectly tender and packed with umami flavours; before serving them with jewelled pistachio, spring onion and chickpea rice.

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Treats & Desserts

Coffee Banana Bread
Breakfast
55 mins

Coffee Banana Bread

This coffee banana bread is the perfect early morning breakfast. The rich coffee flavour tastes delicious, while the creamy banana creates the perfect soft loaf. We love to top this with melted dark chocolate, but you can also leave it plain.

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Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownies
Sweets
40 mins

Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownies

Rich, fudgy, indulgent and just perfect, these chocolate chip brownies are a chocolate-lover’s dream dessert. Serve warm with ice cream for a decadent treat or enjoy for afternoon tea.

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20-Minute Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Sweets
12 mins

20-Minute Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

These soft, peanutty cookies are filled with a pocket of melted chocolate and a hint of sea salt. They’re super simple to make, coming together in just one bowl, and take only 20 minutes from start to finish – perfect for a mini baking project.

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