What’s the best thing since sliced bread? Anneka Manning’s ! The loaf is particularly lovely with whipped , but you can serve fresh ricotta and honey if Pa is watching his weight.

Apple bread with whipped honey butter Source: Alan Benson
or might be a Christmas classic in the Catalan region of Spain, but there’s no reason to delay your (and Dad’s) gratification until then. Prepare the shoulder with garlic, parsley, lard and a generous lashing of red wine in the morning and come lunchtime, tender, flavourful meat will be ready for the taking.-and-patatas-fritas-(fried-potatoes)_0.jpg?imwidth=1280)
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If your father prefers to be behind the barbie, spoil him with amazing produce and play bartender instead of cook. This recipe for is bound to put a fire in his belly.

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When Dad says, “Don’t go to any trouble!” What he really means is, “I’d love something delicious, but I don’t want you slaving away.” To keep his stomach satisfied and conscience clear, choose a slow-cooked speciality, like this . The Dutch dish is wonderful with potatoes (boiled, mashed or rösti-style), and surfeit cider can go to your family’s leading man.

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Speaking of taters, these are truly terrific. Cooked with white beans, garlic and sage, they’re likely to outshine meaty mainstays.

Go one up on carrot cake with this tropical dream of a dessert. This from is made from pineapple, banana, coconut and pecans, spread thickly with cream cheese frosting and scattered with toffee nuts.
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