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
This Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe Is What Your Pasta Night Is Missing
Chef Joe Flamm talks berry budgets and the hilarious (and harsh) realities of feeding small children before sharing his go-to sauce 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.
Aaron Franklin's Firepit Ribeye Will Be The Star of Your Summer BBQ
The legendary pitmaster shares his recipe for a côte de boeuf, which he dry brines before letting the flames do their work.
These Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Cutlets With “Super Sauce” Will Win Over Your Kids
Courtesy of Chef Mike Friedman, it’s pretty much guaranteed to meet the approval of even the pickiest eater.
Danny Freeman’s Sheet-Pan Gnocchi Caprese Recipe Is A Summer Dish To Make Again And Again
The TikTok star, better known as DannyLovesPasta, discusses his rise to fame and parenting hopes before sharing a 20-minute recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Ground Beef & Pickle Tacos Recipe Will Win You Over
The actor and dad of two talks about his new podcast, Dinner’s On Me, and how fatherhood has changed him before sharing a unique taco recipe that’s a family staple.
Chef Alex Stupak’s Dirty Rice Recipe Is A Perfect One-Pot Dinner
The award-winning chef offers his take on the classic Creole dish — as well as some tips for dealing with picky eaters.
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.
