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.

PRAWN CAKES (TOD MAN KOONG)

PRAWN CAKES (TOD MAN KOONG)

Tod man koong are delightful little prawn cakes flavored with coriander and fried until golden brown. Make a big batch of these and serve them up with pineapple sauce or sweet chili sauce!
THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

This traditional Thai Cashew Chicken is delicious, healthy, and so simple to throw together! Tender chicken, veggies, and crunchy cashews in a sweet yet slightly spicy sauce. Takes about 20 minutes, start to finish, making...
THAI CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

THAI CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Khao soi curry is a traditional dish of Northern Thailand and is made with boiled egg noodles, fried egg noodles, and meat (or tofu for a vegetarian version) in a creamy, coconut-curry sauce.
TAMARIND SHRIMP

TAMARIND SHRIMP

Tamarind might be one of the most important ingredients in Thai cooking; It’s widely available, super versatile, and adds a distinct sweet and sour component to dishes. These Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce are so simple...
PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE

PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE

The perfect Fall recipe: Mac & cheese with a pumpkin twist! The pumpkin adds a great savory flavor and makes this mac & cheese so rich and creamy. Throw it in the smoker to bake...
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BOWLS

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BOWLS

These Pineapple Chicken Bowls are bursting with flavor and so easy to throw together! Peppers, onions, pineapple, and chicken thighs get sautéed together in a sweet and tangy sauce that’ll have you licking the bowl! 
SPAMakopita

SPAMakopita

A twist on the classic spanakopita…SPAM instead of spinach! We made three different versions: Traditional, Hawaiian, and Spicy Pizza. They all turned out SO GOOD. I urge you to experiment with different fillings and varieties...
ULTIMATE TUNA MELT

ULTIMATE TUNA MELT

One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever made - the Ultimate Tuna Melt! This sandwich has it all: Creamy tuna with a bit of sweetness and crunch from the apple, plenty of melted cheese, all...
SLOW ROASTED GREEK LAMB

SLOW ROASTED GREEK LAMB

I went back to my roots in Greece this past July at Rizes Farmstead in Mykonos. (Rizes literally means ROOTS in Greek!) This Slow Roasted Lamb recipe is one of the amazing recipes dad/farmer Nikos...