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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.

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VIETNAMESE GRILLED MEATS WITH NOODLES (HA NOI BUN CHA)
Asian Meat

VIETNAMESE GRILLED MEATS WITH NOODLES (HA NOI BUN CHA)

By Jason Glover

Ha noi bun cha is a traditional Vietnamese dish found in fancy restaurants and street vendors alike. It consists of marinated and grilled meats that are served with rice vermicelli, veggies, and dipping sauce. This...
SPICY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TAM)
Asian Salads

SPICY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TAM)

By Jason Glover

Papaya salad is a famous dish found on Thai menus around the world. It’s crunchy, sweet, spicy, savory, and embodies all of the flavors of Thai cooking. Pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or beef. 
COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM (TOM KHA KAI SAI HED)
Asian Holiday Soups & stews

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

By Jason Glover

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.
STIR FRIED BEEF WITH HOT BASIL (PHAD KRA-PRAOW NUA)
Asian Meat

STIR FRIED BEEF WITH HOT BASIL (PHAD KRA-PRAOW NUA)

By Jason Glover

Authentic Thai, stir fried beef and basil! This is a classic dish over in Thailand -  it’s SPICY but easily adjustable…just leave out a few of the chilies, if you need to.
TUNA POKE
Appetizers Seafood

TUNA POKE

By Jason Glover

My buddy, Steve Tyler, recently went on his very first big fishing trip out of San Diego and brought home 100 lbs of bluefin tuna! He was very generous and shared his amazing bounty with...
VOODOO CAJUN BEER CAN CHICKEN
Bbq Meat

VOODOO CAJUN BEER CAN CHICKEN

By Jason Glover

Beer can chicken might be my favorite way to smoke or grill chicken; it’s a foolproof way to end up with the moistest, most succulent chicken you’ve ever tasted! For this recipe, I used a...
SMOKED HEARTS OF PALM LASAGNA
Casserole Vegan Vegetables

SMOKED HEARTS OF PALM LASAGNA

By Jason Glover

I tried a product I had not cooked with before and it was fantastic - hearts of palm lasagna sheets! Paired with other veggies and my homemade roasted marinara, and man, what a fantastic lasagna...
RED WINE CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES
Meat

RED WINE CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES

By Jason Glover

You don’t need to live in France to enjoy some of the taste of French cooking. And not all French food is complicated or thick sauces. This is so easy to make - all in...
EXOTIC FRUIT MARGARITA (LYCHEE OR RAMBUTAN)
Beverages

EXOTIC FRUIT MARGARITA (LYCHEE OR RAMBUTAN)

By Jason Glover

This exotic fruit margarita is crisp and refreshing, but first you must decide: Lychee or rambutan? What's the difference? Read on to find out!