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.

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! 
VIETNAMESE CREPE WITH PORK & SHRIMP (BAHN XEO)

VIETNAMESE CREPE WITH PORK & SHRIMP (BAHN XEO)

Vietnamese Crepe or "Bahn Xeo" is a savory dish with turmeric, cilantro, ground pork, and shrimp! Dad and Food Truck extraordinaire chef Kyle Kawakami showed me how to put this dish together to feed the...
CHICKEN TERIYAKI “DONBURI” (BOWL)

CHICKEN TERIYAKI “DONBURI” (BOWL)

When we were in Japan for our son's birthday, we enjoyed a lot of different types of Japanese rice bowls or "donburi" featuring fish, chicken or meat over steamed rice. This chicken teriyaki version is...
BBQ FISH TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA AND TANGY AIOLI

BBQ FISH TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA AND TANGY AIOLI

Simple BBQ Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Homemade Aioli!! Made the pineapple sweet onion tomato salsa with a little fresh Thai basil. Plus I did a little tangy aioli with a kick. Dang, that’s...
GREEN APPLE PANCAKES

GREEN APPLE PANCAKES

Celebrate St. Paddy’s day with these festive Green Apple Pancakes! My favorite, fail-proof pancake recipe topped with an amazing apple compote. Also includes instructions on how to make your very own green food coloring!