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.

THAI CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

THAI CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Khao soi curry is a traditional dish of Northern Thailand and is made with boiled egg noodles, fried egg noodles, and meat (or tofu for a vegetarian version) in a creamy, coconut-curry sauce.
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BOWLS

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BOWLS

These Pineapple Chicken Bowls are bursting with flavor and so easy to throw together! Peppers, onions, pineapple, and chicken thighs get sautéed together in a sweet and tangy sauce that’ll have you licking the bowl! 
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...
SLOW ROASTED GREEK LAMB

SLOW ROASTED GREEK LAMB

I went back to my roots in Greece this past July at Rizes Farmstead in Mykonos. (Rizes literally means ROOTS in Greek!) This Slow Roasted Lamb recipe is one of the amazing recipes dad/farmer Nikos...
CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND CAULIFLOWER MARSALA

CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND CAULIFLOWER MARSALA

A gluten-free and dairy-free version of an Italian classic - Chicken Marsala. We’ve subbed out the pasta for perfectly tender cauliflower and used plant-based butter and cream to keep it dairy-free. The mushroom sauce is...
SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP

SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP

This recipe brings me back to when my grandmother and mom made this yummy soup on a rainy night or even when we had a random cold Spring day. Coming home from school and smelling...
KOREAN STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE

KOREAN STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE

This amazing recipe was submitted by dad chef, Sean Tetlow! The Korean style beef is so flavorful and pairs wonderfully with sweet, soy glass noodles, charred bok choy, and a spicy peanut sauce that’ll knock...
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....
GUAJILLO CHILE RIBEYE TACOS

GUAJILLO CHILE RIBEYE TACOS

Juicy, perfectly seasoned ribeye (the best steak for tacos, if you ask me), a roasted tomato salsa rojo, fresh pico de gallo, and guacamole all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. These Guajillo Chile Ribeye...