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.

MEATBALLS - SLOPPY JOE STYLE

MEATBALLS - SLOPPY JOE STYLE

Made from scratch meatballs simmered in an authentic sloppy joe sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. These  Sloppy Joe Style Meatballs are great on a sub roll or over a bed of rice!
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...
ALABAMA TANGY WHITE BBQ SAUCE

ALABAMA TANGY WHITE BBQ SAUCE

A guy named Bob Gibson invented Alabama White BBQ Sauce over 100 years ago and it still remains a popular sauce in the South and now in my neck of the woods! Super tasty on chicken...
SLIGHTLY HEALTHIER SCALLOPED POTATOES

SLIGHTLY HEALTHIER SCALLOPED POTATOES

I tried to make my scalloped potatoes a bit lighter this time by using almond milk and less butter; it’s just as good, trust me! Be sure to get the potatoes really golden brown on...
SUPREME TATER TOTS (CROQUETTES)

SUPREME TATER TOTS (CROQUETTES)

Traveling in Portugal I discovered these delicious fried fish and potato bites - think tater tot but better! Cod Croquettes are a local specialty but can easily be made at home in the U.S. or...
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

Piri Piri Chicken is a popular, Portuguese dish of butterflied, barbecued chicken. What distinguishes Piri Piri Chicken from other grilled chickens is the unique glaze it receives before going on the grill.  Piri piri is...
BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES, ELDERFLOWER ICE CREAM, AND THYME SHORTBREAD

BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES, ELDERFLOWER ICE CREAM, AND THYME SHORTBREAD

A dessert trifecta like no other! Sweet, ripe strawberries with a spicy twist, deliciously floral, elderberry ice cream, topped with crunchy, buttery, shortbread cookies infused with a hint of garden fresh thyme.  
BBQ'D ITALIAN HERB SALMON

BBQ'D ITALIAN HERB SALMON

BBQ'D Italian herb salmon is one the easiest and most flavorful ways to cook your fish. Using cedar wood planks makes this salmon moist and tasty! Give it a try!
LIL' BIT HOT - GRILLED SKIRT STEAK

LIL' BIT HOT - GRILLED SKIRT STEAK

One the easiest and tastiest ways to make a bbq grilled skirt steak using FIREBOX BBQ Lil' Bit Hot Signature Blend Rub. Slice this juicy steak up and make some TACOS or JUST EAT IT!