EDITORS' CHOICEFather's Day Recipes

Treat dad to something extra special this Father's Day.

Whether it’s a cheeky breakfast in bed; a long leisurely lunch, a meaty barbecued steak, or a special occasion roast dinner with all the trimmings, we have a recipe to suit your dad and your cooking style.

We've also included a collected have kid friendly recipes that little hands can get involved with and if the weather is a bit chilly in your part of Aotearoa then why not opt for a long slow cooked recipe in your trusty crockpot?

Dinner

30 mins prep |

7 hrs cook

Lamb birria tacos

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

3 hrs 30 mins cook

Korean brisket bao with kimchi slaw

Bunny Eats Design

15 mins prep |

8 hrs cook

Spice-honey lamb shoulder with jewelled rice

Lazy Sunday Club

20 mins prep |

35 mins cook

Steak and winter pumpkin panzanella

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Eye Fillet Birria Tacos

Silver Fern Farms

20 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Coconut lamb rump curry with turmeric and pumpkin

Silver Fern Farms

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Beef eye fillet steaks in Spinach and mushroom sauce

Wild Fennel Co.

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Slow cooked beef cheek nachos with avocado salsa

Phil Clark

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak

Matt Melville

15 mins prep |

1 hr 15 mins cook

Sirloin steak with puy lentil and puffed barley risotto

Andrew Clarke

30 mins prep |

8 hrs 30 mins cook

Slow cooker beef cheeks with red wine reduction

Roz McIntosh

1 hr 15 mins prep |

38 mins cook

Rosemary and balsamic lamb steaks with Israeli couscous salad

MiNDFOOD

1 hr prep |

10 mins cook

Beef bulgogi with rump steak

Bunny Eats Design

20 mins prep |

8 hrs cook

Balsamic and tomato slow cooker lamb shanks

Brooke Campbell

40 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Steaks with romesco sauce

Kathy Paterson

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Beef cheek burgers

Phil Clark

15 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Steak and mushroom sandwich

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Steak with stuffed portobello mushrooms

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

30 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Steak and wedges with homemade vegetable sauce

Kathy Paterson

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Warm Vegetable and Couscous Salad

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Mexican steak fiesta with garlic capsicum sauce

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Sirloin steak, zucchini and pearl barley salad

Kathy Paterson

5 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Peppered steak with mustard cream

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Teriyaki steak with wasabi butter

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Seared steak with summer spaghetti

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

6 mins cook

Beef steak wraps

Kathy Paterson

Lunch

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Steak baguette with melted brie

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

18 mins cook

Kiwi classic beef and horopito pepper burger

MiNDFOOD

40 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Greek lamb tart

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak

Matt Melville

20 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Steak, cheese and onion melts

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

30 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Rare beef and roast potato stack

Fiona Hugues

20 mins prep |

8 mins cook

Lamb and green pea bruschetta

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

35 mins cook

Picnic pasties

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Wholemeal Sourdough Bruschetta

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

1 hr 10 mins cook

Spanish summer tart

Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander

30 mins prep |

15 mins cook

The ultimate Kiwi lamb burger

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

15 mins prep |

5 mins cook

Mexican steak soft tacos with chimichurri and buffalo cheese

Andrew Clarke

6 mins prep |

3 mins cook

Pulled lamb Greek pita breads

Magills Butchery

20 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Kid-friendly lemongrass beef rice paper rolls

Andrew Clarke

10 mins prep |

20 mins cook

Nourishing Mexican beef bowl

Brooke Campbell

30 mins prep |

45 mins cook

Beef cevapi in flatbread with a sweet red pepper sauce

Sara Wright

20 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Meatball pizza

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Breakfast or Brunch

40 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Breakfast galettes

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

10 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Savoury French toast

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

5 mins prep |

40 mins cook

French farmhouse breakfast

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Slow cooked beef cheeks on toast with poached eggs

Phil Clark

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Brunch beef hash

Brooke Campbell

20 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Moroccan lamb benedict

Brooke Campbell

10 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Steak and egg sandwich with caramelised onions and sundried tomato aioli

Brooke Campbell

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Breakfast bolognese

Regina Wypych

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Beef cheek burgers

Phil Clark

15 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Beefy Breakfast Burrito

Brooke Campbell

40 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Breakfast beef burger

The Kiwi Country Girl

15 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Minted corned beef, leek and broad bean hash

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

1 hr 15 mins cook

Buckwheat crepes

Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander

Tips & Tricks

Tips & Tricks

How to cook Dad the perfect steak this Father's Day

With Father's Day just around the corner, we asked chef Tejas Nikam to take us through the basics of cooking a great steak.

Inspiration

The Perfect Recipes For Father's Day

Treat dad to something extra special this Father's Day. Whether it’s breakfast, a barbecue, breakfast in bed, or a hearty Sunday lunch, we’ve got all the Father’s Day recipes you need to make him feel like a king.

Tips & Tricks

Expert Tips and Advice for Cooking Red Meat

Even if you're an experienced home chef, cooking red meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. With various cuts, temperatures, and cooking techniques like grilling, roasting, and braising, it might feel like there's a lot to master. Here's some simple advice to help you perfect your red meat cooking skills, from steak cooking techniques to marinating.

Tips & Tricks

Cooking Lamb 101: Everything you need to know about cooking lamb

Kiwis love eating lamb but when it comes to cooking it a lot of us are a bit more apprehensive. If you are new to cooking lamb, you may be wondering what the different cuts are and how to cook them. We've got all the tips, timings and recipes you need to learn to cook New Zealand lamb to perfection, whether it's a Sunday roast, barbecue, or slow-cooked tagine.

Tips & Tricks

Useful recipes and cooking resources to make life easier

Life can be busy, so we thought we'd share a few cooking and recipe links that we hope are helpful.

Easy For Kids To Prepare

30 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Beef and onion pies

Shaun Clouston

10 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Easy lamb koftas

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

15 mins cook

Spiced lamb meatballs in tomato sauce

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

20 mins cook

On top of spaghetti

Kathy Paterson

30 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Meatballs with spaghetti

Kathy Paterson

20 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Toffee Apple Meatballs

Allyson Gofton

Roast Dinner

15 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Mānuka-smoked lamb leg with green lipped mussel salsa

Kārena and Kasey Bird

20 mins prep |

1 hr 5 mins cook

Mustard and garlic crust roast beef

Bunny Eats Design

15 mins prep |

40 mins cook

Roast standing rib of beef

Allyson Gofton

15 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Roast scotch fillet of beef with mushroom sauce and roast potatoes

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

20 mins prep |

2 hrs cook

Marinated roast lamb with fresh mint topping

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

40 mins prep |

1 hr 30 mins cook

Roast lamb with potatoes and leeks

Kathy Paterson

15 mins prep |

1 hr cook

Italian roast leg of lamb

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

4 hrs cook

Greek lamb with spinach, pinenuts and feta

Allyson Gofton

5 mins prep |

1 hr 15 mins cook

Herbed roast scotch fillet with homemade horseradish cream

Allyson Gofton

25 mins prep |

7 hrs cook

Mediterranean leg of lamb

Allyson Gofton

10 mins prep |

3 hrs cook

Slow roast lamb shoulder stuffed with tapenade

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

30 mins cook

Whole roast fillet of beef with shallots and mushrooms

Allyson Gofton

20 mins prep |

50 mins cook

Roast rack of lamb with marmalade mustard crumb topping

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Chef Picks

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Beef cheek burgers

Phil Clark

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Slow cooked beef cheek nachos with avocado salsa

Phil Clark

20 mins prep |

5 hrs cook

Slow cooked beef cheeks on toast with poached eggs

Phil Clark

2 mins prep |

0 mins cook

Salsa Verde Sauce

Tejas Nikam

2 mins prep |

10 mins cook

Porcini Mushroom Sauce

Tejas Nikam

35 mins prep |

25 mins cook

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Kathy Paterson