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.

SAFFRON SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA

SAFFRON SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA

Spaghetti alla Chitarra, with its perfect square-cut strands and ability to absorb robust sauces, offers a uniquely delightful and authentic Italian pasta experience.  
PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE

PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE

The perfect Fall recipe: Mac & cheese with a pumpkin twist! The pumpkin adds a great savory flavor and makes this mac & cheese so rich and creamy. Throw it in the smoker to bake...
RAVIOLI WITH LEMON RICOTTA AND SAGE BUTTER

RAVIOLI WITH LEMON RICOTTA AND SAGE BUTTER

As you savor each bite, the delicate pasta dough seamlessly melds with the luscious filling, while the fragrant sage butter provides a velvety finish that lingers, making every mouthful a delightful celebration of Italian-inspired indulgence.
BACON MAC & CHEESE

BACON MAC & CHEESE

My boy always requests this Bacon Mac & Cheese when he’s home - no boxed mac & cheese allowed in our house! Homemade mac is much easier to throw together than you think…and you can...
FROM SCRATCH LINGUINE CARBONARA WITH WILD BOAR

FROM SCRATCH LINGUINE CARBONARA WITH WILD BOAR

This recipe includes how to confit wild boar, how to make linguine from scratch, and how to tie everything together in an AH-MAZING wild boar carbonara! Seriously, it'll knock your socks off!
IMPROV ITALIAN STYLE LUNCH

IMPROV ITALIAN STYLE LUNCH

Sometimes the best recipes are made on the fly! This delicious dish combines yuba sheets (or pasta, if you choose), tons of fresh veggies, and flavorful broth for an Improv Italian Lunch!
SMOKED BRISKET MAC & CHEESE JACK-O'-LANTERNS

SMOKED BRISKET MAC & CHEESE JACK-O'-LANTERNS

This recipe has three steps to make an awesome Brisket Mac & Cheese served in Mini Pumpkin Bowls or “Jack-o’-Lanterns”!
CREAMY CARROT-CASHEW MAC & "CHEESE"

CREAMY CARROT-CASHEW MAC & "CHEESE"

Rich and creamy mac & cheese, minus the cheese! This Creamy Carrot-Miso Mac & "Cheese" is a healthy, vegan take on a classic and it's crazy good!
BAKED MOZZARELLA CHICKEN PASTA

BAKED MOZZARELLA CHICKEN PASTA

The ultimate winter pasta casserole! Chicken, mushrooms, and spinach in a creamy pesto sauce, topped with plenty of gooey mozzarella!