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.

PERSIMMON GLAZE NO-BRINE SMOKED TURKEY

PERSIMMON GLAZE NO-BRINE SMOKED TURKEY

A no-brine smoked turkey finished with a glossy, sweet-tangy persimmon glaze delivers rich, natural turkey flavor enhanced by subtle smoke and bright seasonal fruit.
HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP

Whatever you do, don't throw away your leftover turkey carcass from Thanksgiving! Turn it into this amazing turkey soup, just like Mom used to make! Chock-full of veggies, leftover turkey (of course!), and made with...
PUMPKIN SPICED SMOKED BRISKET

PUMPKIN SPICED SMOKED BRISKET

Pumpkin spice on brisket, you ask? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! My special pumpkin spice dry rub recipe combined with the injected marinade, also with a hint of pumpkin spice, results in the...
JUANITO'S MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GUACAMOLE AND FRESH TORTILLAS

JUANITO'S MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GUACAMOLE AND FRESH TORTILLAS

If you've never tried making your own tortillas before, you've got to give this recipe a try! Super simple, 4-ingredient tortillas along with Juanito's guacamole, grilled chicken and vegetables to fill them with. Muy deliciouso! 
SPARE RIBS VS. BABY BACK RIBS

SPARE RIBS VS. BABY BACK RIBS

Have you always wondered what the difference is between spare ribs and baby back ribs? Big Jim with Big Jim's Barbecue breaks it down for us and gives us some pointers on the best way to...
CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN

CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN

Crisp, tender, grilled chicken with incredible flavor thanks to a super simple Cajun rub! You probably already have everything you need on your spice rack! Oh, and there's butter involved so you know it's gonna...
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

These incredibly easy to prepare braised chicken legs are bursting with flavor thanks to the use of Vietnamese staples like lemongrass, curry powder, and fish sauce. 
CHICKEN AMOK

CHICKEN AMOK

This chicken amok is a great recipe to learn about Cambodian cooking - it’s considered by many to be the national dish of Cambodia! Bursting with flavors of lemongrass, turmeric, and coconut, and not nearly...
THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

This traditional Thai Cashew Chicken is delicious, healthy, and so simple to throw together! Tender chicken, veggies, and crunchy cashews in a sweet yet slightly spicy sauce. Takes about 20 minutes, start to finish, making...