DINNER IDEAS
May 11, 2022

Tuscan Salmon is a creamy dish with a white wine based sauce, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and spinach. It’s rich and creamy, fully of robust flavor […]
March 9, 2022

This grilled Ribeye steak is smothered with a spicy and zesty hatch chili verde sauce. It’s the perfect combo heading into grilling season! If you’ve follow […]
January 19, 2022

Combining Portabella Mushrooms and herbs to make a compound butter is something you can’t NOT try at least once. If you’re into trying new things for […]
January 12, 2022

Regardless if you’re looking for a low-carb option, or just want a really delicious meal – this Butter Garlic Chicken is for you! Chicken filets dredged […]
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
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. […]
April 17, 2020

Smoked barbacoa tacos is a great way to change up taco night. I wanted to get a really good flavor. So instead of using my Traeger […]
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 […]
November 18, 2018

I love making apple galettes but can’t give up that wonderful smoky flavor of the summer. This grilled apple galette is a wonderful blend of fall […]
MY LATEST RECIPES
May 11, 2022
Tuscan Salmon is a creamy dish with a white wine based sauce, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and spinach. It’s rich and creamy, fully of robust flavor […]
March 9, 2022
This grilled Ribeye steak is smothered with a spicy and zesty hatch chili verde sauce. It’s the perfect combo heading into grilling season! If you’ve follow […]
January 19, 2022
Combining Portabella Mushrooms and herbs to make a compound butter is something you can’t NOT try at least once. If you’re into trying new things for […]
January 12, 2022
Regardless if you’re looking for a low-carb option, or just want a really delicious meal – this Butter Garlic Chicken is for you! Chicken filets dredged […]
December 20, 2021
If you’ve never had a bowl of albondigas, you’re missing out on something amazing. It’s a meatball soup simmered in a tomato base broth flavored with […]
November 24, 2021
Ok so all stuffing is made with “real” bread. But we’re going to dehydrate a fresh loaf of hand-torn bread to make some hand-crafted, artisan, whatever-else-world-sounds-fancy […]