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
2 cooks · 1 menus
Sichuan Shrimp with Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce
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