Not all dads are the same; some enjoy outdoor activities, others like to play an instrument or watch their favorite team or indulge in delicious food, wines, or desserts. We have some ideas for you, based on the tastes of each dad; choose what type of dad yours is and which idea you like best for him. Just remember, the perfect gift is the one you make with love. We also have incredible recipes that you can prepare according to each dad's taste and that match the activity you decide to do. (It's better to click on the recipe title for more preparation details)

Extreme Dad

The perfect gift for dads who love extreme sports is to do outdoor activities. You can invite him to ride a bike, climb, or go to a park to enjoy nature. You can organize a picnic or an afternoon in the mountains; the most important thing for him will be spending time with the people he loves in a natural environment. Portobello Sandwich. This delicious vegetarian sandwich features grilled portobello and vegetables inside a ciabatta bread. Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sun-dried Tomato. A tasty grilled chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato, grilled onion, and goat cheese. The chicken is marinated with spices and vinegar and is delicious.

Musical Dad

The perfect gift for dads who love music or play an instrument is concert tickets, a gift card with credits to download music, a collectible album from their favorite artist, a DVD of their favorite concert, or an afternoon of good music with homemade snacks. Fig and Cheese Bruschetta. An ultra-simple snack to prepare with a delicious flavor. Figs and gorgonzola cheese make an ideal mix. Oriental Avocado Bruschetta. A delicious vegetarian snack, baguette bread topped with avocado slices, chopped cucumber, and a rice vinegar dressing.

Businessman Dad

Business dads sometimes don't have enough time for activities outside the home, so the perfect gift could be a gadget they can use in the office, a new laptop portfolio, slippers to relax when they get home, a grooming kit to always look presentable, or if you want something more original, it would be great to organize a family gathering that doesn't require much time or can be done at night, for example, simple snacks accompanied by a good wine. Avocado Mousse. A delicious and fresh snack that is very easy to prepare. Smoked Salmon Pâté. This tasty smoked salmon pâté recipe can also be made with trout. It’s a very delicious snack.

Academic Dad

If your dad enjoys reading the newspaper or a good book, stays informed about world news, or teaches at a school, the perfect gift for him would be an annual subscription to an academic magazine related to his field of knowledge, or a first edition of a book he loves, or a book signed by his favorite author. It’s also very useful to renew something in his wardrobe, maybe a suit or a sweater. You could also have a reading day (of poems or novels) that are interesting and accompany it with some snacks or desserts. Deviled Sausages. A practical sausage-based recipe ideal for a taco party or simply as a snack. Brie Cheese in Puff Pastry with Apricot Jam. This snack of brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry is filled with apricot jam, almonds, and dried cranberries. The combination of flavors is exquisite.

Geek Dad

What man doesn’t love a good gadget? We know there are many devices to make people's lives easier, but there’s always a dad who loves gadgets and must be the first to buy the first edition of electronic innovations like the iPad. For this dad, the perfect gift could be an accessory that complements the gadgets he already has, such as a case, a screen protector, a DVD for his Blu-ray or 3D device; for the latter, you could organize a movie afternoon with delicious sweet and savory snacks. Caramel Popcorn. This recipe is very tasty and ideal for a party. Kids will love it. Sausage Puff Pastry Sticks. Delicious snack of sausages wrapped in puff pastry, baked and served as skewers, super tasty for snacking at any party.

Gourmet Dad

These might be the easiest to please since you can organize a special menu for the day with him and cook it together; it all starts with going to buy the ingredients you need. You can also give him a gift card with credits so he can download applications that help him prepare recipes or learn more about ingredients. You can take advantage of the day to cook a difficult or laborious recipe so that the final result is amazing. Silky Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake. If you really love the texture of cheesecake and also adore chocolate, you should make this silky Belgian chocolate cheesecake recipe that you won't be able to resist trying. Puff Pastry Triangles with Peaches. Delicious puff pastry triangles with peaches, caramelized onion, and fontina cheese.

Dad Who Has Everything

If you have a dad who you think lacks nothing you could gift him, you can take the opportunity to prepare a surprise meal. It may be a more economical gift, fitting your budget, and you can make it according to his tastes. Perhaps he prefers to eat meats over fish or loves salads; the perfect gift would be that you are preparing it yourself, so he can enjoy it with his loved ones. Chilled Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese. A delicious and fresh tomato soup recipe, with goat cheese and olive oil giving it a delightful flavor. Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon. This beef filet is wrapped in bacon and turns out very juicy. It can be ready in less than 20 minutes. Artichoke and Potato Gratin. A delicious side dish for meats and poultry, made with artichokes and potatoes, gratin with a touch of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Very tasty! No-Bake Cheesecake. This delicious cheesecake recipe does not require an oven as it is frozen. It’s excellent decorated with raspberries and accompanied by strawberry jam.

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