Six recipes for fathers who take football seriouslyLast updated: June 20, 2026 | 09:393 MIN READBrazilian Grilled Chicken BitesPrep Time: 20 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Serves: 4Ingredients600g chicken breast, cubedJuice of 1 lime2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp paprika2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepperMethodCombine lime juice, garlic,paprika and olive oil. Marinatechicken for 15 minutes. Threadonto skewers. Grill for 12-15minutes until cooked through.Serve with extra lime wedges.Spanish Patatas BravasPrep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 35 Mins | Serves: 4Ingredients800g potatoes, peeled and cubed3 tbsp olive oilSaltSauce1 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 tsp smoked paprika1 tbsp tomato paste200ml tomato sauceMethodToss potatoes with olive oil andsalt. Roast at 200°C for 35 minutesuntil crisp. Meanwhile, sauté garlicin olive oil. Add paprika, tomatopaste and tomato sauce. Simmerfor 10 minutes. Spoon sauce overpotatoes and serve immediately.German Bratwurst SlidersPrep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Serves: 4Ingredients4 bratwurst sausages8 slider buns1 onion, sliced1 tbsp butter2 tbsp mustardPickles, slicedMethodGrill sausages until cookedthrough. Sauté onions inbutter until golden. Slicesausages in half lengthways.Spread mustard on buns. Fillwith sausage, onions andpickles. Serve warm.Mexican Loaded NachosPrep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Serves: 6Ingredients300g tortilla chips200g grated cheddar1 cup black beans1 jalapeño, sliced1 tomato, diced1 avocado, dicedSour creamMethodSpread tortilla chips on abaking tray. Scatter cheese,beans and jalapeños. Bakeat 180°C for 10 minutes. Topwith tomato and avocado.Serve with sour cream.Portuguese Custard Tart BitesPrep Time: 20 Mins | Cook Time: 20 Mins | Serves: 12 BitesIngredients1 sheet puff pastry250ml milk2 egg yolks60g sugar1 tbsp cornflour1 tsp vanilla extractMethodCut pastry into circles and place in a mini muffin tray. Heat milk gently. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together. Gradually add warm milk and return to heat. Stir until thickened. Fill pastry cases and bake at 220°C for 18-20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.Argentinian Steak Skewers with ChimichuriPrep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 12 Mins | Serves: 4Ingridients600g sirloin steak, cubed1 red onion, cut into chunks1 red pepper, cut into chunks2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepperFor the chimichurri1 cup parsley, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp red wine vinegar80ml olive oilPinch chilli flakesMethodThread steak, onion and pepperonto skewers. Drizzle with oliveoil and season generously. Grill for10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.Mix all chimichurri ingredientstogether. Serve skewers hot withchimichurri spooned over.Related Topics:Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next