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.

PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

Delectable, porcini crusted chuck roast, slow braised in a homemade roasted marinara sauce and served with rigatoni. The perfect Sunday dinner, if you ask me!
ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE, EGGS IN PURGATORY, AND PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE, EGGS IN PURGATORY, AND PORCINI CRUSTED BRAISED BEEF RIGATONI

An easy recipe for roasted marinara sauce and two delicious recipes to use it in!
ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE

ROASTED MARINARA SAUCE

A simple yet tasty roasted marinara sauce with endless uses! A great way to use up those homegrown tomatoes!
FISH FRY WITH CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE AND GLAZED CARROTS

FISH FRY WITH CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE AND GLAZED CARROTS

Fried fish is delicious on it's own, but try it with this citrus butter sauce and you'll never want to eat it plain again! Sweet and savory glazed carrots complete this quick and tasty meal!
RIBEYE WITH RED WINE MUSHROOM SAUCE AND STUFFED STUDLY SPUDS

RIBEYE WITH RED WINE MUSHROOM SAUCE AND STUFFED STUDLY SPUDS

Who ordered steak and potatoes?! Grilled ribeyes with a rich red wine mushroom sauce and stuffed studly spuds that are crazy delicious!
MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

Perfectly cooked mahi mahi (or whatever fresh fish you can find) served with a lemon garlic sauce that requires just a few simple ingredients but adds a powerful punch of flavor!
RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

Mexican restaurant-style salsa is a breeze to make at home! The key lies in roasting the tomatoes, onions, and peppers! Be warned, it's addictive!
LAMB KEBABS WITH PARMESAN YOGURT SAUCE

LAMB KEBABS WITH PARMESAN YOGURT SAUCE

Marinated and perfectly grilled lamb kebabs serves with a creamy, cheesy, parmesan-yogurt sauce. These are great for cookouts and parties!
SPICY TAPATIO BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE

SPICY TAPATIO BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE

Spicy Tapatio buffalo chicken wings are the perfect temperature for everyone to enjoy. The blue cheese dipping sauce puts it over the edge!