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.

HOMEMADE BIRRIA

HOMEMADE BIRRIA

Birria is a popular Mexican meat stew made with a variety of dried chili peppers and slow braised goat (traditionally, although we used beef in this recipe since it's easier to find). I highly recommend...
THAI BEEF STEW

THAI BEEF STEW

This Beef Stew recipe features chunks of beef braised in a rich, savory, Thai-style broth that includes curry paste and fish sauce. This warm and comforting stew is perfect for a chilly night and requires...
HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP

Whatever you do, don't throw away your leftover turkey carcass from Thanksgiving! Turn it into this amazing turkey soup, just like Mom used to make! Chock-full of veggies, leftover turkey (of course!), and made with...
HOT & SOUR PRAWN SOUP

HOT & SOUR PRAWN SOUP

Sweet, sour, spicy, this Hot & Sour Prawn Soup has it all! Perfectly cooked prawns in a creamy broth seasoned with traditional Thai flavors of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.
SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP

SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP

This recipe brings me back to when my grandmother and mom made this yummy soup on a rainy night or even when we had a random cold Spring day. Coming home from school and smelling...
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...
HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND MUSHROOM

HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND MUSHROOM

Flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili come together to create a warm and comforting bowl of Hot and Sour Chicken Soup. A great recipe to explore Cambodian cooking - super simple and so tasty!  
COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM (TOM KHA KAI SAI HED)

COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM (TOM KHA KAI SAI HED)

Tom kha kai sai hed is a super popular Thai soup made of a rich and creamy coconut broth with chicken, mushrooms, and loads of authentic Thai seasonings like lemongrass, galangal, and tamarind juice.
SUMMER SLAMMIN' GAZPACHO

SUMMER SLAMMIN' GAZPACHO

Sweet, cool, and refreshing, this Grilled Tomatillo Gazpacho with Watermelon and Grapes is filled with healthy ingredients and perfect for a hot summer day!