Oh, Daddy! Serve up a manly meal this Father's Day

It's so hard to buy a gift for dear old dad. That's why he always ends up with unwanted ties, golf-themed coffee mugs and Old Spice after-shave. So this year, we offer up a different suggestion for Father's Day: Treat him to a meal fit for a king -- a carnivore king.

Here's a photo gallery of some of the meatiest and juiciest meals to make an appearance in the L.A. Times Test Kitchen. (And we'll make no apologies for it!) We've also added something sweet -- but not too sweet -- and, of course, a cocktail. This is one gift he wouldn't dream of returning.

Cheers, Dad!

First up: Rosemary-crusted steak with red wine sauce.

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