DINNER IDEAS
July 10, 2020
Grilled blackened salmon is the perfect way to switch up taco night. If you’re a fish taco lover you’ve gotta try these! It’s grilled sockeye salmon, […]
June 30, 2020
If you’re looking to put a spin on fried fish tacos, tortilla chip crusted tilapia fish tacos is exactly what you need in your life. It […]
June 29, 2020
Andouille Sausage and Elote are probably something you’d never think go hand and hand. But if you want to take your hot dog to the next […]
June 26, 2020
Grilled shrimp meets avocado toast, but in a summer bite form. This is the perfect light summer tapas style dinner that you need to give a […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Latest Recipes
July 13, 2020
Grapefruit, brown sugar and a torch. Super simple Grapefruit Brulee recipe on the blog today and its definitely how to start the morning! One of the […]
July 10, 2020
Grilled blackened salmon is the perfect way to switch up taco night. If you’re a fish taco lover you’ve gotta try these! It’s grilled sockeye salmon, […]
June 30, 2020
If you’re looking to put a spin on fried fish tacos, tortilla chip crusted tilapia fish tacos is exactly what you need in your life. It […]
June 29, 2020
Andouille Sausage and Elote are probably something you’d never think go hand and hand. But if you want to take your hot dog to the next […]
June 28, 2020
These smoked s’mores cookies are next level. They’re s’mores combined with a chocolate chip cookie on a pellet grill to get a beautiful smokey flavor! These […]
June 26, 2020
Grilled shrimp meets avocado toast, but in a summer bite form. This is the perfect light summer tapas style dinner that you need to give a […]