From steaks to milkshakes, wow dad this Father's Day with 5 recipes

This Sunday, we celebrate fathers.

When I started developing new recipes for Father’s Day, it got me thinking: What is food that fathers like? Is there such a thing as ‘male food’ versus food women like?

When you think of Father’s Day, there are the obvious cliches: steak, potatoes, burgers, ribs, chops. Meat. Lots and lots of meat. But many dads I know are just as interested in good health as many of the moms and women I know. So I started playing around with some of the cliche favorites.

The first recipe is a redo of steak and potatoes. A thick steak is grilled or pan-fried, sliced, and served with thick slices of crispy potatoes on top of a bed of seasonal lettuce, arugula or greens. A mustardy shallot vinaigrette is spooned on top. It’s satisfying, but also a bit lighter than the standard steak and potato dinner.

Next up is crab cakes. Whether you live near the coast and can find fresh crab meat or rely on frozen, these crab cakes are simple