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.

CHICKEN SCALLOPINI

CHICKEN SCALLOPINI

Lightly breaded, pan seared chicken in a rich and creamy, lemony-butter and caper sauce served over pasta! My wife LOVED this dish!
SUMMER FRUIT CRISP

SUMMER FRUIT CRISP

Is it a crisp or a crumble?? Who cares!! This summer fruit crisp is amazing! Feel free to sub in whatever ripe, summer fruit you have on hand!
THAI SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS

THAI SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS

A Thai take on a comfort classic - spaghetti and meatballs! Baked chicken meatballs in a delicious red curry, peanut sauce. Serve over noodles and dinner is done!
REVERSE SEARED TRI TIP SANDWICHES WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS

REVERSE SEARED TRI TIP SANDWICHES WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS

The ultimate BBQ'd tri tip sandwich with homemade pickled red onions! This is what your sandwich dreams are made of!
OLIVE RELISH AND MUFFULETTA SANDWICH

OLIVE RELISH AND MUFFULETTA SANDWICH

A massive muffuletta sandwich that's big enough to feed the whole neighborhood! Use whatever meats and cheeses you'd like but don't forget the olive relish - it really makes the sandwich!
SMOKED PORK SHOULDER WITH EASY PEASY VEGGIE MEDLEY

SMOKED PORK SHOULDER WITH EASY PEASY VEGGIE MEDLEY

Smoked pork shoulder with a fresh and easy veggie medley. The perfect summertime meal! Don't skip the basil oil - it adds tons of flavor to the veggies!
THAI STYLE PANTRY PASTA

THAI STYLE PANTRY PASTA

This Thai Style Pantry Pasta makes a super simple weeknight dinner! You can easily sub out the zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers with whatever veggies you have on hand!
DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BRANDY COMPOTE

DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BRANDY COMPOTE

Super thick pork chops smoked then seared and topped with apple brandy compote. My wife said these were magnificent and she does not hand out compliments lightly!
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CHILI POWDER

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CHILI POWDER

Sometimes simple is best! These chili powder seasoned scallops are one of my favorites. Be sure to use the freshest scallops you can find!