Author Archives: The Dad

A Socially Conscious Chili-Maple Glazed Salmon for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020.  You wonderful kids have been challenging me since day one- whether it was “one more “Underdog!”, “one more “Timber!” (more on Underdogs and Timbers after the recipe) or “one more hour before bed time!” – but now your challenges have become much more intellectual.  For example, you both have recently “suggested” weContinue reading “A Socially Conscious Chili-Maple Glazed Salmon for Thanksgiving”

I Can’t Believe It’s Vegan Gravy!

November 19, 2020.  We tend to put a good amount of gravy on our Thanksgiving plates, so it was a good thing when I came up with a recipe for a healthier gravy that even our turkey eaters choose for their only T-Day gravy.  Not to mention, this vegan gravy is much easier to makeContinue reading “I Can’t Believe It’s Vegan Gravy!”

Lucky 7 Mac and Cheese with Chip Dust Roulette

November 16, 2020.  I never really thought of mac and cheese as a Thanksgiving side dish, but, apparently when we lived down south I should have.  According to nerdist.com, the Thanksgiving Gold Coast of mac and cheese runs from Delaware to Georgia.  So, in honor of our time in the south, I give you thisContinue reading “Lucky 7 Mac and Cheese with Chip Dust Roulette”

She Adored A Cranberry Sorbet*

*sung to the tune of Raspberry Beret November 11, 2020.  Let’s knock out a few Thanksgiving recipes over the next few weeks since one or both of you might not be able to make it home thanks to our friend COVID.  Of course, mom and I want you home, but we get it- you don’tContinue reading “She Adored A Cranberry Sorbet*”

Stay-At-Home Egg Salad: The Egg and Salad Tokyo Drift Edition

November 04, 2020. I was very fortunate to be able to be there on a daily basis for you kids growing up- some would call me a Stay-At-Home Dad, but in spite of the recipe’s name, I never really liked that term. I mean, if you think about it- even the acronym is sad- literally-Continue reading “Stay-At-Home Egg Salad: The Egg and Salad Tokyo Drift Edition”

Fried Green Tomato Salad

The Official Dad Dinner Diary Has Begun! October 24, 2020.  Dear Kids- Over the semester I’ve enjoyed hearing of the good fortune and bounty one of you enjoy from having a housemate who works part time at a farm.  Presently, this has provided your house with a bounty of green tomatoes- the wonderfully, tart hiddenContinue reading “Fried Green Tomato Salad”

No Pigs Were Harmed In the Making of These Cauliflower Chops

Family and Friend Inspiration. My Childhood Friend, who goes back to kindergarten, surprised me with a Dinner Roulette suggestion of Fennel Crusted Pork Chops with Onion Strings, Apple Cranberry Compote and Root Vegetable Hash.  This surprised me because he hasn’t eaten pork or onions for years-  pork for religious reasons and onions for spousal reasons. Continue reading “No Pigs Were Harmed In the Making of These Cauliflower Chops”

Vegan Green Eggs- Who Needs the Ham!

Inspiration.  We interrupt our regularly scheduled Dad’s Dinner Diary post because I’m just so darn excited about something that happened this morning!  I’m often thinking of ways to make awesome food for my non meat eating kids, so you can imagine how excited I was when this idea hit me.  I am so frickin’ excitedContinue reading “Vegan Green Eggs- Who Needs the Ham!”

Spice Crusted Pork Chops- This Little Piggy Should Have Stayed Home

Family and Friend Inspiration. My Childhood Friend, who goes back to kindergarten, surprised me with a Dinner Roulette suggestion of Fennel Crusted Pork Chops with Onion Strings, Apple Cranberry Compote and Root Vegetable Hash.  This surprised me because he hasn’t eaten pork or onions for years-  pork for religious reasons and onions for spousal reasons. Continue reading “Spice Crusted Pork Chops- This Little Piggy Should Have Stayed Home”