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.

CHICKEN CURRY WITH HOMEMADE CURRY PASTE

CHICKEN CURRY WITH HOMEMADE CURRY PASTE

Authentic Cambodian Curry! Rich and flavorful, full of chicken and veggies, and the best part of the recipe is that it uses homemade curry paste! Better than any store bought curry paste you’ll ever try....
CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRAND MARNIER CARROTS AND WILD RICE

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRAND MARNIER CARROTS AND WILD RICE

Crisp, juicy chicken thighs, sweet, tender carrots, and wild rice - This recipe is a family favorite and utilizes one of my favorite kitchen tools, the trusty cast iron skillet!
VIETNAMESE GRILLED MEATS WITH NOODLES (HA NOI BUN CHA)

VIETNAMESE GRILLED MEATS WITH NOODLES (HA NOI BUN CHA)

Ha noi bun cha is a traditional Vietnamese dish found in fancy restaurants and street vendors alike. It consists of marinated and grilled meats that are served with rice vermicelli, veggies, and dipping sauce. This...
STIR FRIED BEEF WITH HOT BASIL (PHAD KRA-PRAOW NUA)

STIR FRIED BEEF WITH HOT BASIL (PHAD KRA-PRAOW NUA)

Authentic Thai, stir fried beef and basil! This is a classic dish over in Thailand -  it’s SPICY but easily adjustable…just leave out a few of the chilies, if you need to.
VOODOO CAJUN BEER CAN CHICKEN

VOODOO CAJUN BEER CAN CHICKEN

Beer can chicken might be my favorite way to smoke or grill chicken; it’s a foolproof way to end up with the moistest, most succulent chicken you’ve ever tasted! For this recipe, I used a...
RED WINE CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES

RED WINE CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES

You don’t need to live in France to enjoy some of the taste of French cooking. And not all French food is complicated or thick sauces. This is so easy to make - all in...
ULTIMATE WAGYU SANDWICH

ULTIMATE WAGYU SANDWICH

This Ultimate Wagyu Sandwich is loaded with all the good stuff: Wagyu from the Good Silver Steak Co., melted brie, fresh sourdough...it's sandwich nirvana!!
CAJUN STYLE RACK OF LAMB AND GRITS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

CAJUN STYLE RACK OF LAMB AND GRITS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

Grilled rack of lamb paired with creamy brown rice grits and grilled summer vegetables. A truly impressive dish and packed with flavor!
GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN WINGS

GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN WINGS

Super simple recipe for chicken wings infused with the sweet, spicy, smoky flavor of harissa! Grilling the wings makes them perfectly crisp on the outside while staying moist and juicy on the inside.