Father’s Day at the Grill: An Elegant Backyard Menu

Robért Fresh Market has everything you need to create a meal worthy of the man of the hour this Father’s Day. From bold grilled main dishes to seasonal appetizers and indulgent desserts, it’s all fresh and just a little bit fancy. Dad deserves nothing less.

APPETIZER: Cantaloupe & Black Forest Ham Bites with Baby Swiss

Ingredients:

• Sweet jumbo cantaloupes
• Dietz & Watson deli sliced Black Forest Ham
• Dietz & Watson baby Swiss cheese
• Mint leaves or balsamic glaze (optional)

How to Serve:
Cube cantaloupe into 1-inch pieces. Wrap thin slices of Black Forest ham around a square of Baby Swiss cheese, then skewer with a melon cube using a toothpick. Chill until ready to serve.

Finishing Touch: Drizzle with balsamic glaze or top with a mint leaf for an elevated presentation.

MAIN COURSE: Grilled Ribeye with Sweet Baby Ray’s Compound Butter

Ingredients:
Makes enough for 2–3 steaks

• USDA Choice Boneless Ribeye Steaks
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened (combine with below ingredients)
• 1 tbsp. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. chopped rosemary or parsley
• Pinch of black pepper

How to Make:
Whisk compound butter ingredients until well combined, then chill. Grill steaks to your preferred doneness and top with a slice of compound butter just before serving.

ALTERNATIVE MAIN: Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:
For 1½–2 lbs chicken

• Sanderson Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 lemon for grilling

Combine for Marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp.)
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chopped thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

How to Make:
Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thick. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, then grill 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Serve sliced with grilled lemon halves.

SIDE: Loaded Baked Potato Board

Ingredients:

• U.S. #1 baking potatoes
• Food Club sliced bacon 12oz
• Your choice of shredded cheese
• Sour cream
• Chives or green onions
• Salted butter

How to Make:
Wrap potatoes in foil and bake or grill until soft. (If baking, place in oven at 425 degrees F for about 50 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.) Create a topping bar with crispy cooked bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, and butter. Guests can load their own.

ADDITIONAL SIDE: Summer Berry Salad with Cherries, Blueberries, and Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• Sweet California red cherries
• Pint sweet blueberries
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup blueberries
• 4 cups spring mix or baby spinach (or use romaine if preferred)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional)

Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette Ingredients:

Enough for 4–6 servings of salad

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard (optional, but helps emulsify)
• Pinch of salt and cracked black pepper

How to Make:

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined. In a large bowl, gently toss greens with cherries, blueberries, and nuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving. Top with crumbled cheese if using.

DESSERT: Cookie Cake à la Mode

Ingredients:

• 12 Inch decorated Father’s Day cookie cake
• Blue Bell Ice Cream half callon

How to Make:
Top slices of cookie cake with a scoop of Blue Bell’s finest. It’s sweet, simple, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Drinks for Dad

• Daou Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml
• Blue Moon 6 Pack Bottles
• Urban South Paradise Park 15 Pack Cans (LOCAL!)
• Whispering Angel Rosé 750 ml

Pair a bold red with grilled ribeye or serve a crisp craft beer alongside citrusy chicken.

Celebrate with Flavor, Not Fuss

This curated Father’s Day menu brings together fresh steaks, house-prepared sides, and simple touches that elevate the everyday into something truly special. Shop the ad, plan your plate, and give Dad the gift of a meal made with love.