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.

TUNA POKE

TUNA POKE

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

VOODOO CAJUN BEER CAN CHICKEN

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

SMOKED HEARTS OF PALM LASAGNA

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

RED WINE CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES

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)

EXOTIC FRUIT MARGARITA (LYCHEE OR RAMBUTAN)

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!
ULTIMATE WAGYU SANDWICH

ULTIMATE WAGYU SANDWICH

This Ultimate Wagyu Sandwich is loaded with all the good stuff: Wagyu from the Good Silver Steak Co., melted brie, fresh sourdough...it's sandwich nirvana!!
CAJUN STYLE RACK OF LAMB AND GRITS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

CAJUN STYLE RACK OF LAMB AND GRITS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

Grilled rack of lamb paired with creamy brown rice grits and grilled summer vegetables. A truly impressive dish and packed with flavor!
HEALTHY HUEVOS RANCHEROS

HEALTHY HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Healthy Huevos Rancheros, gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with good-for-you ingredients! A classic Mexican breakfast, but they're great for lunch or dinner too!
LEMON POPPYSEED SCONES WITH TEQUILA-FRUIT COMPOTE

LEMON POPPYSEED SCONES WITH TEQUILA-FRUIT COMPOTE

Soft, buttery scones packed with tons of lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. The Tequila-Fruit Compote is what takes them over the top though! Use whatever fresh, summer fruits/berries you have on hand!