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.

SMOKED DINOSAUR BEEF RIBS & PINEAPPLE COLESLAW

SMOKED DINOSAUR BEEF RIBS & PINEAPPLE COLESLAW

Marinated, rubbed, and slow smoked to perfection - these dinosaur ribs are SO worth the time and effort! Serve them alongside a sweet and tangy pineapple coleslaw and you'll never want ribs any other way!
HANGER STEAK WITH APPLE-CUCUMBER-KIMCHI SLAW

HANGER STEAK WITH APPLE-CUCUMBER-KIMCHI SLAW

Quick-marinated hanger steak and an unconventional slaw that are bursting with Asian flavors! Even if you don't like kimchi (or think you don't), you've got to give this a try! Recipe can easily be doubled...
CHIMICHURRI CHARRED OCTOPUS

CHIMICHURRI CHARRED OCTOPUS

I was able to learn first hand from dad Jorge how simple cooking octopus can be. The finished BBQ charred dish is so tasty with that bit of char crunch on the octopus and chimichurri...
AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS (JIAOZI)

AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS (JIAOZI)

How to make authentic, homemade dumplings (jiaozi in Chinese) filled with a juicy pork and shrimp mixture. This is a great recipe to make as a family!
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...
ROASTED STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

ROASTED STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Authentic, Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers that I helped to prepare at Rizes Farmstead in Mykonos this summer. Serve these up alongside some slow roasted lamb or enjoy as a delicious and filling meatless meal! 
GREEK SALAD

GREEK SALAD

The origin of the Greek Salad can be traced back to ancient Greece where the simple ingredients of the salad were staples of their everyday diets. Nowadays, you can find a Greek salad on just...
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...
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

This irresistible Vegetable Casserole is a great way to showcase fresh, summer veggies! Eggplant, zucchini or squash, and potatoes are baked to perfection in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with Gruyère cheese and fresh...