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.

VIETNAMESE CREPE WITH PORK & SHRIMP (BAHN XEO)

VIETNAMESE CREPE WITH PORK & SHRIMP (BAHN XEO)

Vietnamese Crepe or "Bahn Xeo" is a savory dish with turmeric, cilantro, ground pork, and shrimp! Dad and Food Truck extraordinaire chef Kyle Kawakami showed me how to put this dish together to feed the...
CHICKEN TERIYAKI “DONBURI” (BOWL)

CHICKEN TERIYAKI “DONBURI” (BOWL)

When we were in Japan for our son's birthday, we enjoyed a lot of different types of Japanese rice bowls or "donburi" featuring fish, chicken or meat over steamed rice. This chicken teriyaki version is...
THAI GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN

Making your own curry paste is extremely rewarding! The flavor is unlike anything you can buy in the store. And this recipe makes a big batch that you can keep in the fridge and use...
THAI STYLE SHABU SHABU "HOT POT"

THAI STYLE SHABU SHABU "HOT POT"

This Thai Style Shabu Shabu consists of two delicious soups, Tom Kha and Tom Yum, and three unique sauces, allowing you to add varying levels of heat and sweet to the soups. If you’re not...
ROASTED LAMB WITH PISTACHIO-YOGURT SAUCE

ROASTED LAMB WITH PISTACHIO-YOGURT SAUCE

This pistachio-yogurt sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a simple roasted lamb loin, or any roasted meat! It’s creamy and slightly sweet, with the perfect touch of nuttiness from the pistachios.
BONE IN PRIME RIB WITH OYSTER MUSHROOM BUTTER & CIPOLLINI ONION-OYSTER MUSHROOM SAUCE

BONE IN PRIME RIB WITH OYSTER MUSHROOM BUTTER & CIPOLLINI ONION-OYSTER MUSHROOM SAUCE

As if a bone-in ribeye wasn't delicious enough, try it smothered in Cipollini Onion-Oyster Mushroom Sauce and Oyster Mushroom Butter. Prepare to have your mind and taste buds blown!
BEEF WELLINGTON

BEEF WELLINGTON

Beef Wellington is the ultimate gourmet meal perfect for any holiday or special occasion. Beef tenderloin, mushrooms, and Parma ham encased in crisp, golden, puff pastry. This showstopper is well worth the effort!
SMOKED TURKEY

SMOKED TURKEY

Brined, rubbed down with an amazing combination of spices, and smoked to perfection - there's no better way to enjoy your Thanksgiving bird!
DOUBLE SMOKED SWEET AND SPICY HAM

DOUBLE SMOKED SWEET AND SPICY HAM

Smoked ham is delicious as is, but what if we slapped it with some chili powder, a little bit of honey, and smoked it again?! The result was one crazy good ham! Sweet, spicy, smokey...