DINNER IDEAS
June 12, 2019
This grilled chicken caprese salad combines my two favorite summer dinners salads and grilled meat. Why? Because it means I’m not in the kitchen! I marinated […]
May 30, 2019
Any time I go to a Vietnamese restaurant, I always start off with an order of spring rolls. Today I’m sharing my twist on this recipe […]
May 24, 2019
If you’re planning on smoking a brisket, be sure to save some of the flat because you’ll want to make a brisket grilled cheese sandwich with […]
May 22, 2019
Smoked pork belly burnt ends are these little meat candy nuggets that are to die for. They’re loaded with smoky flavor and are sweet and melt […]
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, sharing the meals I create for my family. It’s 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 14, 2019
Weekend projects are what I live for. Since moving into our new home, I’ve dubbed Sundays “Project Day” And with craziness of the holidays is behind […]
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 […]
September 28, 2018
If I had a dime for every time I tossed a carton of unused strawberries, well… I’d have like 50 cents. Because that was the old […]
My Latest Recipes
June 12, 2019
This grilled chicken caprese salad combines my two favorite summer dinners salads and grilled meat. Why? Because it means I’m not in the kitchen! I marinated […]
May 30, 2019
Any time I go to a Vietnamese restaurant, I always start off with an order of spring rolls. Today I’m sharing my twist on this recipe […]
May 24, 2019
If you’re planning on smoking a brisket, be sure to save some of the flat because you’ll want to make a brisket grilled cheese sandwich with […]
May 22, 2019
Smoked pork belly burnt ends are these little meat candy nuggets that are to die for. They’re loaded with smoky flavor and are sweet and melt […]
May 21, 2019
Lasagna Stuffed shells are a great way to change up pasta night. I’m taking traditional lasagna and putting a twist on it by stuffing pasta shells […]
May 13, 2019
Pulled pork cheese fries are an easy way to re-purpose leftover smoked pork shoulder the next day. Smokey, cheesy and I mean, who doesn’t love fries?! […]