3 delicious Father’s Day meal ideas from Olliffe

Father’s Day is coming up soon—this year, it falls on Sunday, June 15th. If you plan on cooking a delicious meal for the special dad, grandpa or other father figures in your life, here’s some inspiration to help you start planning. If you’d like personalized recommendations from the Olliffe team, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our chefs, butchers and other culinary experts would be glad to speak with you by phone or in store.

Thanks for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community, and happy Father’s Day!

An Ontario beef tomahawk steak

Our Ontario beef tomahawk steaks are quite spectacular. This thick, bone-in cut is approximately 2lbs and typically serves two people (though we won’t judge if you eat a whole one yourself). The meat is juicy, tender and incredibly flavourful, making it a longtime customer favourite. Tomahawks make an amazing Father’s Day dinner—just add some garlic mashed potatoes or a loaded baked potato, plus some grilled vegetables or a crisp green salad (arugula and kale pair particularly well with a rich beef dish). These steaks are so good, some customers even give them as a Father’s Day gift—let us know if you’d like help choosing some complementary products.

Slow-cooked pork spare ribs

We love a good plate of ribs for Father’s Day! When cooked low and slow, these Ontario pork spare ribs fall right off the bone. They’re not just tender; they’re some of the best ribs you’ll ever taste. Serve your dad a pile of expertly-cooked pork spare ribs with grilled corn, potato salad and coleslaw on the side. It’s a classic summer dish that never disappoints! We have an excellent selection of seasonings and locally-made BBQ sauces in store—be sure to grab your favourite varieties for the perfect finishing touch.

Smoked beef brisket

We have plenty of delicious poultry, lamb and game options in store but today, we’re going back to beef. If you have a Big Green Egg or another type of smoker, consider grabbing one of our amazing Ontario beef briskets for Father’s Day weekend. The meat will be absolutely incredible—serve it with sautéed greens, maple cornbread and homemade macaroni and cheese for a super satisfying meal that any dad will love. This is comfort food and elegance together in every delicious bite!

Thanks for shopping local

Whether you cook up one of the items suggested above, throw a traditional backyard BBQ with burgers and sausages or indulge in an aged prime rib dinner in honour of Dad, we hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. Our team will be sharing some more meal ideas on the blog next week—until then, take care and enjoy this early June weather. Thanks again for supporting Canadian farmers and local retailers. We look forward to serving you online and in store.