Real Dads. Real Recipes. Real Good Food.

This is more than a hand full of recipes, it’s a community of dads who love to cook and share what they’ve learned along the way. From classic comfort food to new kitchen experiments, every recipe is tested in real homes and made for real life. Follow along as we explore meals, techniques, and stories that bring families together around the table.

GUACAMOLE CON CHICHARRONES

GUACAMOLE CON CHICHARRONES

Homemade guacamole with a delicious twist - chicharrones (crispy pork rinds)! Serve this as a fresh and flavorful appetizer or alongside homemade beef birria.
CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUFFLÉ

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUFFLÉ

An amazing, savory soufflé that makes an impressive dinner party starter or an elegant light lunch. If you’ve always been intimidated by soufflés, this recipe is for you! It does take a bit of time...
AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS (JIAOZI)

AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS (JIAOZI)

How to make authentic, homemade dumplings (jiaozi in Chinese) filled with a juicy pork and shrimp mixture. This is a great recipe to make as a family!
PRAWN CAKES (TOD MAN KOONG)

PRAWN CAKES (TOD MAN KOONG)

Tod man koong are delightful little prawn cakes flavored with coriander and fried until golden brown. Make a big batch of these and serve them up with pineapple sauce or sweet chili sauce!
SPAMakopita

SPAMakopita

A twist on the classic spanakopita…SPAM instead of spinach! We made three different versions: Traditional, Hawaiian, and Spicy Pizza. They all turned out SO GOOD. I urge you to experiment with different fillings and varieties...
TRADITIONAL SPANAKOPITA

TRADITIONAL SPANAKOPITA

Spinach Pie or Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with a savory, spinach and feta filling inside of crispy, golden layers of phyllo dough. Serve alongside a big Greek salad for a delicious dinner! 
ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA

ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA

Rock Shrimp Tempura with Thai Butter Aioli Sauce is the perfect starter for an at-home sushi night. The potato starch ensures a super crunchy exterior and the sauce is the perfect mix of sweet and...
SEARED CARPACCIO

SEARED CARPACCIO

This stunning Seared Carpaccio is a wonderful way to serve your fresh catch! Thinly sliced fish infused with ginger, lemon, and soy and seared, right before serving, with hot sesame oil. This dish is sure to...
BAKED KOREAN CHICKEN WINGS

BAKED KOREAN CHICKEN WINGS

Fellow dad Hop Le saw a recipe for Korean Chicken Wings in the Wall Street Journal a few years back and recreated the recipe for our Asian night themed dinner party. This was sooo tasty....