If you’re having trouble thinking what gift Dad wants for Father’s Day, it’s because he doesn’t. Let’s get real. A heaping pile of food, fresh from the store and hot off the grill will have him happier than any tie or tchotchke.

Stick with the saying, “the way to a man’s heart is through food,” and you’ll give him exactly what he wants.

Here are 20 recipes to make the ultimate Father’s Day backyard barbecue:

Bourbon Baked Beans

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Bourbon Mint Lemonade

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Garlicky Butter Chive Parmesan Pork Chops

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Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushrooms

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Whiskey Bacon Brownies

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Grill Cupcakes

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Grilled Bratwurst Skewers

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Sticky Thai Chicken Wings

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Greek Mint and Lamb burgers with cucumber yogurt

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Chocolate Oreo Cake

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Braised Beef Ragu

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Filet Mignon Street Tacos

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Honey Sriracha Roasted Carrots

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Spicy Southern Hot Corn

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Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

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Blueberry Mojitos

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Parmesan Chive Corn on the Cob

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The Best Oven Fried Chicken

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Creamy Cajun Pork Chops

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Jack Daniel’s Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Meghan is a full-time writer exploring the fun facts behind food. She lives a healthy lifestyle but lives for breakfast, dessert and anything with marinara. She’s thrown away just as many meals as she’s proud of.