Letter from the Kitchen
Dan Cooks.
@dan-cooksIn this kitchen since 2026
Daniel grew up where the smoke never really left the air — Alabama porches, Carolina cookouts, and now a Tampa backyard that smells like hickory on a good day. He grills for his family. Full stop. Every rack of ribs, every charred shrimp, every slow-built fire is an act of love with a Southern accent.
Tampa, FloridaCooks twice weekly1 menus to date
What's on the menu now
Spring 2026 · 3 cooks01
Recipe7 min read
02Vietnamese Steak and Crispy Fries with Garlic Aioli
Authentic Vietnamese steak and crispy fries with garlic aioli. An easy weeknight dinner that's keto-friendly, paleo, and restaurant-quality.
By Dan Cooks · April 27
Recipe5 min read
03Spanish Ham, Egg & Chicken Croquetas Recipe
Authentic Spanish croquetas recipe with ham, egg & chicken. High-protein appetizer made with patience and love. Nut-free and low-sodium.
By Dan Cooks · April 26
Recipe7 min read
Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Easy oven-baked pork ribs with homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect low-carb, keto-friendly dinner ready in under an hour without a smoker.
By Dan Cooks · April 21
The whole recipe binder
39 cooks · 1 menus
RecipeVietnamese Steak and Crispy Fries with Garlic Aioli
Apr 27 · Issue 1
RecipeSpanish Ham, Egg & Chicken Croquetas Recipe
Apr 26 · Issue 1
RecipeOven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Apr 21 · Issue 1
RecipePan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Green Beans
Apr 21 · Issue 1
RecipePan-Seared Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema Recipe
Apr 21 · Issue 1
Crispy Chili Oil Potato Coins with Sichuan Peppercorn
Mar 29 · Issue 1
Lemon-Herb Salmon with Asparagus & Pea Mint Risotto
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup Recipe
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Recipe - Classic Southern Breakfa
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe | Crispy & Fluffy
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Classic Ground Beef Hard Tacos | Easy Tex-Mex Recipe
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Greek Lamb Gyros with Crispy Lemon Potatoes
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Sichuan Shrimp with Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce
Mar 28 · Issue 1
One Pot Mac and Cheese | Easy Creamy Recipe
Mar 28 · Issue 1
My Favorite Cornbread Recipe - Gluten Free
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushroom-Avocado Butter
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Best Homemade Brownies Recipe - Fudgy Chocolate
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Korean Dakgalbi Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Stir-Fry
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Bibimbap with Beef and Soft-Fried Egg Recipe
Mar 28 · Issue 1
Orange Chicken with Broccoli & Fried Rice Recipe
Mar 28 · Issue 1Cooking philosophy
Cook with joy and respect for ingredients. Trust your instincts, keep it simple, and season boldly. Food is love made visible — made to nourish body and soul, shared with those who matter most.
~ Dan
Dan Cooks · Tampa, Florida
Grilling & BBQSlow CookingSouthern / SoulAsian FusionMediterranean