Father's Day, like Christmas, comes just once a year, yet sometimes you still don't pull it together and remember to plan anything big. And, of course, there's that little rain cloud (a global pandemic) hanging over this year, which means that any celebration will probably look different than usual.You know what? That's fine—forget the expensive steakhouse dinner, and keep the Father's Day festivities smaller and closer to home this year. Luckily for you—and for Dad—there are plenty of easy, simple, celebratory dishes you can master at home to make your pops remember that it's his special day.
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We've pulled together some of our favorite main dishes and the only accompaniments you really need, so you can quickly whip together a no-nonsense meal that still feels like a celebration. Here's how to show Dad your appreciation with the best gift of all: good food.We love a simple burger, but a special occasion like this one calls for stepping it up a notch. And the secret to this holiday-worthy cheeseburger? An easy, homemade bacon-onion jam.How do you turn a hunk of meat into a damn good steak? For a steak that rivals any pricey restaurant option, salt and air-dry your meat a while before cooking—it'll get rid of extra moisture so your crust is as crisp and brown as possible.Some dads like to be lavished upon; for others, hand 'em a steak and a beer, and it's a happy holiday. And some dads can't get over that dad-like urge to always be tinkering or working or fixing things. For them, a classic crawfish boil is the way to go: you and Dad can keep yourselves busy picking away at seafood for hours. Watch chef Isaac Toups walk you through it over on VICE Video.For the dad that takes no BS, try this easy and delicious steak sandwich, full of nothing but the essentials. Even the pickiest dad will be into the homemade horseradish spread, which is kind of like a creamy, cheesy, spicy mayo.
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