"My favourite part of Father’s Day is the surprise card my son Charlie will have been ‘secretly’ making at school, while also giving me an in-depth daily update about it. Although it costs nothing, to me, this is something that money can’t buy, and I keep them all in a box. Sitting around the table and enjoying a special meal with my family on Father’s Day is a memory I’ll cherish forever. But, celebrating Father’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive. By avoiding costly cuts of meat and doing something a bit inventive with some polenta, I have managed to create a very tasty menu that will be enjoyed by the whole family. Maybe those chips will be referred to as the ‘special daddy’s day chips’ – imagine how exciting that would be, your own house chip! And, the pudding looks like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s just some shop-bought puff pastry and peaches. I really enjoy cooking big, special meals, so this is an opportunity for me to spend the afternoon pottering around in the kitchen preparing a late lunch for about 3pm – sort of like on Christmas Day, but more relaxed and with less sugar." Miguel Barclay

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Pork chop with creamy leeks

pork chop with creamy leeks

Make Miguel's pork chops with creamy leeks, perfect for a Father's Day celebration.

Parmentier polenta chips

parmentier polenta chips

Try these moreish polenta chips as an alternative to traditional potato fries. Flavoured with rosemary and salt, they make a crowd-pleasing side dish. Make the recipe.

Peach tarte tatin

peach tarte tatin

This pudding looks impressive, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches. Make Miguel's peach tarte tartin.

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