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.

REVERSE SEARED TRI TIP SANDWICHES WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS

REVERSE SEARED TRI TIP SANDWICHES WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS

The ultimate BBQ'd tri tip sandwich with homemade pickled red onions! This is what your sandwich dreams are made of!
SMOKED PORK SHOULDER WITH EASY PEASY VEGGIE MEDLEY

SMOKED PORK SHOULDER WITH EASY PEASY VEGGIE MEDLEY

Smoked pork shoulder with a fresh and easy veggie medley. The perfect summertime meal! Don't skip the basil oil - it adds tons of flavor to the veggies!
DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BRANDY COMPOTE

DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BRANDY COMPOTE

Super thick pork chops smoked then seared and topped with apple brandy compote. My wife said these were magnificent and she does not hand out compliments lightly!
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

Sweet and tangy BBQ chicken pizza with a homemade, gluten-free crust! This one's sure to be a hit with the fam!
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PICKLED PEACHES

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PICKLED PEACHES

Grilled pork chops paired with sweet, spiced pickled peaches - a match made in BBQ heaven! Juicy, tangy, deliciousness!
OKLAHOMA ONION SMASH BURGERS WITH EXTREME TOTS

OKLAHOMA ONION SMASH BURGERS WITH EXTREME TOTS

If you've never experienced an authentic, Oklahoma smash burger before, you have GOT to try this recipe! Crispy, onion-y, goodness! Make a meal out of them with some extreme tots on the side! Yum!
PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

Delectable, porcini crusted chuck roast, slow braised in a homemade roasted marinara sauce and served with rigatoni. The perfect Sunday dinner, if you ask me!
ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE, EGGS IN PURGATORY, AND PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE, EGGS IN PURGATORY, AND PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

An easy recipe for roasted marinara sauce and two delicious recipes to use it in!
DICKSON'S LAMB CURRY

DICKSON'S LAMB CURRY

Lamb curry like you have never had before! A traditional curry dish from Kenya, the flavors from the spices are out of this world. You need to make this!