Welcome

Hey, I’m Eric!

I’m the author and creator behind Dude That Cookz. What started as a hobby over 9 years ago in 2017 has now grown into a passion project that has been featured on Huffington Post, Delish, Taste of Home, Eating Well, Women’s Health, Esquire, Self, The Pioneer Women, Essence and more.

Born and raised in Louisiana, I grew up with two loving grandmothers who had two different styles of cooking, and I learned a lot from them both, along with what I learned from my mother.

I made some dietary adjustments as I got older, and once I lost my parents to health issues, I quickly realized I needed to make some changes. In addition, I learned more through my relationship with God and adjusted my lifestyle accordingly. The recipes you will see on this site will not include pork or shellfish, and that’s just a choice I made for myself. Even though I try to eat clean, at times, I will justify some not-so-healthy options. Homemade pizza, double-stacked burgers, and Tex-Mex are at the top of my list!

As far as my cooking style is concerned, I am all about turning good/clean ingredients into great recipes. I rely on my passion for developing and layering flavors to drive the recipes I create, and I try to keep them as simple as possible—without compromising flavor. My upbringing and how I enjoy cooking today shaped the idea behind my cookbook, Healthier Southern Cooking.

I live in Houston, TX with my wife and son — with a daughter away at college playing volleyball.

P.S. Tag @dudethatcookz in your Instagram photos and stories when you make any of my recipes. I’d love to share them with my followers!