BBC Lifestyle chefs Nigella Lawson, Rick Stein and Rachel Allen share what they'll be cooking for Dad
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Looking for a meaningful way to show your appreciation for Dad this Father's Day?
Consider whipping up a hearty meal at home to whet his appetite.
After all, nothing quite beats spending quality time with the family, especially over homecooked food.
If you're not sure where to start, take inspiration from five of our favourite BBC Lifestyle chefs, who share what they'd love to cook for their fathers:
Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley: Courgette and Egg Salad
Fresh, delicious and easy to prepare, this salad by the Hemsley sisters is perfect for a light meal or as a starter for a festive dinner.
Serves 1
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients
- One courgette (Zucchini)
- A handful of pumpkin seeds
- Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive oil
- Quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
Method
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat, shaking the pan every minute or so until the seeds are golden and start to puff up and jump around the pan
- Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan over a low heat and, when hot, crack your egg into the pan to fry
- Meanwhile, rinse your courgette, wipe it dry and grate into a mound on a plate
- Top the courgette with your seeds, fried egg and drizzle over the oil, vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
For more tips on eating healthy, catch Hemsley + Hemsley: Healthy and Delicious, every Thursday, 7pm on BBC Lifestyle (StarHub channel 432)
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