It's Father's Day soon and I bet dad would appreciate something that really says 'thanks dad,' a bit more than a pint in the local or a bar of Toblerone. Surprise him this year with a homemade meal - it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive because we've got loads of great cheap meals and easy recipes for you to choose from.

You could make a simple pie and cheat with shop-bought pastry, or make a burger - you'll be surprised at how easy they can be to make. And if the weather's good, why not have a barbecue? Just let him take charge of firing it up and turning the meat because blokes love to do that!

Meat dishes
Peppercorn steak
Gammon with pineapple salsa

Cheese dishes
Pork with stilton
Herby cheese chicken
Bacon and brie turnovers

Fish dish
Prawn madras

Pub grub
Easy Thai fish cakes
Beer battered fish and chips
Mid-week chicken pie (pictured)

Not-too-sweet dessert
Classic apple pie

Where to next?
Cooking for the whole family? See our roast dinner recipes
You won't order another takeaway once you've read our curry dishes
See our pie recipes
Need some Father's Day gift inspiration? Take a look at these ideas from www.housetohome.co.uk

By Louise O'Connell

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