DINNER IDEAS
November 30, 2023
When I think of the holidays, a prime rib dinner immediately comes to mind. There’s something magical about slicing into a perfectly cooked garlic herb prime […]
November 21, 2023
I’m sharing a recipe that took our family’s mac and cheese game to a whole new level – Smoked Gruyere Mac and Cheese. Imagine combining the […]
November 20, 2023
Southern Candied Yams have been a favorite in our home for years. There’s something heartwarming about a classic dish that brings smiles to the family table […]
October 30, 2023
When the golden hues of fall leaves shimmer outside, there’s nothing like the comforting embrace of a creamy pumpkin risotto to warm your insides. If you’re […]
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!
DAD LIFE
September 5, 2023
First-time father huh? Yep I remember those days. Here’s 24 things I’ve learned from my first 2 years on how to be a new dad We […]
March 10, 2023
A Keyhole garden is a style of raised bed that has built in composting, and creates a sustainable ecosystem that your plants will thrive in As […]
January 13, 2021
This orange juice ginger and turmeric smoothie is the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack to get a great source of immune supporting nutrients into your system. […]
September 11, 2019
Figuring out an easy back to school lunch for kids in different phases is a little tricky. I think I’ve nailed it with these chicken enchilada […]
MY LATEST RECIPES
December 30, 2023
There’s something magical about the winter season, especially when it involves cozying up next to a fireplace with the kids with a hot cup of marshmallow-loaded […]
November 30, 2023
When I think of the holidays, a prime rib dinner immediately comes to mind. There’s something magical about slicing into a perfectly cooked garlic herb prime […]
November 21, 2023
I’m sharing a recipe that took our family’s mac and cheese game to a whole new level – Smoked Gruyere Mac and Cheese. Imagine combining the […]
November 20, 2023
Southern Candied Yams have been a favorite in our home for years. There’s something heartwarming about a classic dish that brings smiles to the family table […]
October 30, 2023
When the golden hues of fall leaves shimmer outside, there’s nothing like the comforting embrace of a creamy pumpkin risotto to warm your insides. If you’re […]
October 26, 2023
This Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken recipe is not only mouthwateringly delicious, but it’s also a breeze to whip up—taking just 30 minutes from start to […]
September 25, 2023
If you’re a fan of crispy chicken cutlets, full of flavor on top of possibly the best white sauces you’ve ever tried – this is the […]
September 7, 2023
One of my favorite soups I had ever growing up was pozole. I had not clue it was pozole, but I knew I loved it. My […]
September 5, 2023
First-time father huh? Yep I remember those days. Here’s 24 things I’ve learned from my first 2 years on how to be a new dad We […]
September 1, 2023
Yes, a breakfast bagel is the perfect breakfast for the whole family on a Saturday morning. Full stop. Toasted bagel, topped with a nice fried egg, stacks of crispy bacon, a little […]
August 31, 2023
One of my favorite cuisines that I hardly eat enough of is Peruvian. My love started with Chicken saltados, and every time I find a Peruvian […]
August 21, 2023
This butter chicken recipe is such a great gate-way recipe to get you to share other cuisines with the family. It’s a lovely blend between Tikka […]
July 31, 2023
Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of salads with my Cilantro Lime Grilled Steak Salad – a salad that’s not just for the health-conscious but […]
July 30, 2023
Who doesn’t love a good jalapeno popper? Who doesn’t love a good buffalo chicken wing? If you said “me” to either of those questions, we can […]
July 10, 2023
Are you a full-time working parent who still needs to make dinner for the family? Then you’re not alone because, in 2022, over 80% of parents worked full […]
June 30, 2023
Summer is here, and like our kids, the oven is on vacation too. But you’re craving cheesecake.. Like.. bad.And if you’re like me, you have a […]
May 31, 2023
There’s nothing quite like the mouth-watering marriage of spicy chorizo sausage and comforting potatoes, nestled within the tender folds of a corn tortilla. Its perfect for […]
April 19, 2023
The weather is finally warming up and its time to dust off my Blackstone flattop grill and get to making all things on it! And what […]