The Dad Special
What’s the Dad Special? It’s a meal that kids want, parents love, and dad cooks. Whether breakfast, dinner, snack, or dessert, family recipe or new tradition, ready in 15 minutes or a bubbling, all-day affair, it’s a go-to recipe that streamlines meal-prep — and often involves family bonding as a bonus. Provided to us by award-winning chefs and restauranteurs as well as regular dads across a wide variety of backgrounds, this recipe collection is intended to inspire, nourish, and make the task of feeding a family a little bit easier.
Duff Goldman’s S’more Cookies Belong In Your Holiday Rotation
Chef Scotty Scott’s New-School Red Beans and Rice
You’ll Want To Make Chef Luis Guevara Salgado’s Caldo Tlalpeño Again And Again
What An Iron Chef Prepares His Son For Breakfast
Scott Conant’s Crispy Chicken Cutlet With Melted Tomatoes Will Make Your Week
Chef Pierre Thiam’s Berry Porridge Is A Hit With Picky Toddlers
The Senegalese chef often prepares this breakfast for his two-and-a-half-year-old. It's creamy, comforting, and packed with a secret superfood.
Chef Ken Oringer’s Asparagus Risotto Is A Family Meal Worth Making
The acclaimed chef shares his family-favorite recipe, along with three essential tips for creating a perfectly creamy texture every time.
David Chang’s Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe Is Damn Delicious
Cured salmon. Steamed, seasoned rice. What's not to love?
Duff Goldman’s S’more Cookies Belong In Your Holiday Rotation
This recipe from the Ace of Cakes himself is a creative homage to the classic campfire treat in cookie form.
How A Michelin-Starred Chef Makes Roast Chicken For His Daughter
Acclaimed Puerto Rican chef Juan José Cuevas keeps things simple at home with this ultra-comforting meal.
This Mole Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Is Sure To Become A Family Favorite
Chef Oscar Padilla’s recipe is time-consuming, but boy is the end result worth it.
You’ll Want To Make Chef Luis Guevara Salgado’s Caldo Tlalpeño Again And Again
The chicken and rice soup hits all the right notes.
Scott Conant’s Crispy Chicken Cutlet With Melted Tomatoes Will Make Your Week
This meal makes regular appearances at the chef and Chopped Judge's dinner table. It's easy to see why.
Chef Thomas Boemer’s Fried Chicken Recipe Is Comfort Food At Its Finest
The chef and co-owner of Minneapolis’ Revival shares his beloved fried chicken recipe — and a few tricks for nailing a golden brown bird.
Chef Scotty Scott’s New-School Red Beans and Rice
In his debut cookbook, Scott remixes soul food standards and reinvents traditional Southern cooking in the process.
What An Iron Chef Prepares His Son For Breakfast
Chef Marc Forgione makes mornings fun for his 3-year-old with this healthy, playful recipe.
You'll Want to Eat This Grilled Tomato Sandwich All Summer Long
Pitmaster Pat Martin’s take on the classic summer sandwich is all about the little things.
Rodney Scott's Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe Will Make Your Summer
The acclaimed pitmaster wasn't a big fan of vegetables until he put his own spin on them.
Chef Donald Counts’ Simple Meatball Recipe Will Make Grandmothers Proud
A good Italian meatball is a magical thing. Here, Chef Donald Counts of City Winery, shares his trick for making them right.
This Savory, Simple Japanese Chawanmushi Recipe Is Perfect for Kids
Courtesy of Chef Jeffrey Tam, the popular savory custard is nourishing, easy to prepare, and endlessly adaptable.
This Barbecue Kettle Corn Will Quickly Become Your Family’s New Favorite Snack
Salty, sweet, spicy, and crunchy, this fan-favorite recipe comes courtesy of Matt Abdoo of Pig Beach in New York.
