Easy family meals
from a dad's Perspective

A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
Dinner Recipes
A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
GRILLED RECIPES
A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
KID FRIENDLY
A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
all the dad things
A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
Breakfast recipes
A Food Blog By Dad, For Easy Family Meals
SMOKER RECIPES
VIEW ALL RECIPES

Easy family meals. from a dad's Perspective

DInner

On the grill

Kid Friendly

Breakfast

Dinner Recipes
VIEW ALL RECIPES

Dad Life

Sharing things all things DIY, Outdoors, Family life

SEE MORE...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi. I'm Derek!

I AM A DAD, FOOD BLOGGER, AND FIXER OF BROKEN TOYS.

I’m a home cook, grill and barbecue junkie – and love fishing out doors.

But most of all, I  love to sharing meals I create for my family!

My passion in life to use food to take a break from life, and re-connect  as a family at the dinner table.

I love encouraging families to cook by sharing recipes, tips and tricks that make cooking simple, enjoyable and delicious!

LEARN MORE

Food I Love To Cook

Grilled-Alambre-Tacos-53-crop

TACO TUESDAYS

Any protein grilled/sauteed, or slow cooked, and delivered in a flour a corn tortilla is my idea of heaven..
Chicken-Chow-Mein-From-Wok-03-crop

International cuisine

Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican and even Guamanian. I'm here for it!
LA-Street-Meat-Fries-crop

Game day eats

I like sports as much as the next guy, but I might like game day food much more!
Orange-Juice-Ginger-Immunity-Smoothie-crop

Back to Basics

Teaching my kids that not everything needs to be bought at a store.
Chicken-Gnocchi-Cheese-Soup-9-crop

Comfort Food

Hearty soups, stews, and a cozy dinner for the family to gather around and enjoy.
Butter-Garlic-Chicken-Cauliflower-Rice-Keto-6-crop

Low carb

I love carbs - but sometimes we need a break from eatch other.

Stay Up to date

Signup for email updates

Quick and easy

Meals that take around 30 minutes. perfect for weeknights

Recent Recipes

SEE MORE...

Quick and easy

Meals that take around 30 minutes. perfect for weeknights

Weeknight Recipes

SEE MORE...

My Recent Recipes

  • Naan Flatbread Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
    August 2, 2025 3
    You ever try to get a proper breakfast on the table before school drop-off while also convincing a 6-year-old to wear socks that match? Yeah, me […]
  • Double Smoked Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
    April 9, 2025 1
    Double smoking a ham transforms an ordinary store-bought spiral ham into something extraordinary. This double smoked ham recipe intensifies the smoke flavor, enhances the natural sweetness […]
  • Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque Recipe
    February 19, 2025 1
    You ever take one bite of something and immediately think, “Where has this been all my life?” Yeah, that’s this Creamy Crab and Shrimp Bisque. It’s rich, velvety, and packed […]
  • Marry Me Tortellini (One Pan Recipe)
    February 13, 2025 0
    You ever take one bite of a dish and immediately hear wedding bells? Yeah, that’s this Marry Me Tortellini—creamy, cheesy, and downright dangerous if you’re trying to eat just […]
  • The Tastiest Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon Recipe (One Pan)
    February 12, 2025 1
    Some nights, you need a quick, easy dinner that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant but doesn’t leave you with a pile of dishes. That’s […]
VIEW ALL POSTS