DINNER IDEAS
October 14, 2020
Honey Garlic Salmon is the PERFECT combination when baking in the oven. It’s buttery, savory and with a hint of sweetness that will please the whole […]
October 7, 2020
This 30 minute marinara sauce makes spaghetti nights taste so much better than any of that canned stuff. It’s full of flavor, its vibrant and its […]
September 30, 2020
Finadene sauce is a Chamorro condiment that is spicy, tangy, and full of umami. It’s simple to make, and goes great on a while variety of […]
September 23, 2020
Mac and Cheese and Cheeseburgers. These are the two meals my son is CONSTANTLY asking me for! So I HAD to combine the two and make […]
Hi. I’m Derek.
I AM A DAD, FOOD BLOGGER, AND FIXER OF BROKEN TOYS.
I’m in the IT industry by day, and moonlight as a food blogger. I love to share 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
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 […]
October 30, 2018
If you’re looking to make your own pastrami, using a brine might be something you’re just not ready to do yet. You can easily make smoked […]
My Latest Recipes
October 14, 2020
Honey Garlic Salmon is the PERFECT combination when baking in the oven. It’s buttery, savory and with a hint of sweetness that will please the whole […]
October 7, 2020
This 30 minute marinara sauce makes spaghetti nights taste so much better than any of that canned stuff. It’s full of flavor, its vibrant and its […]
September 30, 2020
Finadene sauce is a Chamorro condiment that is spicy, tangy, and full of umami. It’s simple to make, and goes great on a while variety of […]
September 23, 2020
Mac and Cheese and Cheeseburgers. These are the two meals my son is CONSTANTLY asking me for! So I HAD to combine the two and make […]
September 16, 2020
This Garlic and Herb Grilled Shrimp recipe uses MASSIVE Shrimp. It’s got texture of lobster, loaded with garlic, Serrano peppers, and is amazing! If you’ve seen […]
September 15, 2020
Texas Style Pulled Pork Nachos. Smoked Pulled Pork shoulder on top of cheesy nachos is the best way to spend your weekend.