Trendy dad or traditional dad? Whether the focal point of your Father’s Day would love a protein-filled breakfast in bed, or a traditional afternoon around the barbie, we have you covered for simple ways to spoil Dad on his special day.

Vanilla protein pancake tacos

Serves 3

• 2/3 cup self-raising flour (can use gluten-free or white)
• 3 Tbsp vanilla protein powder of choice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup vanilla oat milk, Califia Farms Vanilla Oat milk was used for this recipe
• 3 Tbsp vanilla DF yoghurt
• 2 Tbsp sweetener of choice (sugar-free maple syrup was used here)
  For the fillings
• Yoghurt, fruit, buckwheat, pumpkin seeds, depending on preference

For the pancakes, mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl then stir in the wet ingredients.

Pour hand-sized amounts of the mixture for each pancake onto a non-stick/sprayed frying pan on low-medium heat, flipping each pancake once.

Place the pancakes onto a plate then add on your yoghurt as the filling, plus the toppings of your choice.

Serve to Dad and enjoy!

Father’s Day BBQ lamb with mint gremolata

• Lamb chump steaks
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 small handful of mint leaves
• 1 Tbsp flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Peel the garlic, crush lightly onto a chopping board then work to a paste with a little coarse salt.

Wash and drain the herbs then chop finely with a very sharp knife.

Combine the garlic and chopped herbs with the lemon zest then stir in the olive oil.

Grill your lamb steaks over hot coals for a smoky chargrilled flavour. You want to make sure you get the crisping on the outside while being sure not to overcook it. 

Sear the lamb directly over the hot coals to get them looking deliciously brown then move to a moderately hot part of the grill to let it cook through.

There are lots of ways to tell when it’s cooked, but I always use a meat thermometer as it’s the most reliable. The internal temperature should be: 55^oC for medium rare; 60^oC for medium (pink); 65^oC for medium well.

Sprinkle with your fresh gremolata to serve.

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