Host a backyard cookout for Father's Day and make Dad all the favourites: ribs, steaks and burgers. Savour as many fresh-from-the-field strawberries as possible. Sip a refreshing cocktail on the longest day of the year, or simply enjoy the warmer weather.

1. Slow-Roasted Caribbean Ribs
A spicy dry rub gives these pork ribs their island flavour. Cook them on the grill or in the oven until tender, and serve with a refreshing pineapple relish.


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2. Grilled Korean Beef Ribs
If beef is more your style, these thinly sliced and super-flavourful ribs are perfect. The key to their tenderness is marinating, and the short grilling time. Find out how to make the most tender ribs!


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3. Steakhouse Rib Eye with Béarnaise Sauce
Treat Dad to this steakhouse classic at home. Look for good-quality dry-cured steaks with lots of fat marbling. The béarnaise sauce is also delicious drizzled over grilled asparagus.


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4. Cilantro-Jalapeño Grilled Tofu Salad
The herby and slightly spicy dressing, and the char from the barbecue, give this tofu a delicious flavour.


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5. Cedar-Planked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze
This 5-ingredient, classic Canadian dish is easy to prepare and serves a crowd. Together, the maple syrup and mustard make a delicious sweet and tangy glaze.


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6. Butter Chicken Burgers
When you tire of beef, try this Indian-inspired dish. Quick pickled onions make the perfect topping for these flavourful burgers.


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7. Garden Martini
Delight guests with this simple-to-make big-batch cocktail. The subtle herb and spice notes in the aquavit pair perfectly with the fresh cucumber and dill. A touch of sweetness from the white grape juice makes this an easy-sipping cocktail.


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8. The Ultimate Strawberry Jam
Capture the flavour of just-picked strawberries with homemade jam. The secret, and why this is the 'ultimate,' is the vanilla bean: It enhances the strawberry flavour. Be sure to get light pectin, as sugar amounts vary depending on the type of pectin.


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9. Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers
Use puff pastry to make these sweet and creamy turnovers. They're easy to transport, making them the perfect treat to bring to a summer backyard potluck.


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10. Saucy Strawberry Cake
Baking strawberries in the oven deepens and enhances their flavour. Topped with a moist, orange-scented cake, this is an irresistible way to enjoy strawberries.


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Inspired? Check out more mouth-watering strawberry recipes here .