Chef David Nayfeld Shares Recipes From 'Dad, What's for Dinner?'

Why It Matters

The segment packages approachable techniques and time-saving tips that help home cooks elevate burgers and streamline entertaining, boosting interest in Nayfeld’s cookbook and driving traffic to Good Morning America’s recipe hub. For food brands, retailers and publishers, such segments can spur seasonal sales and cookbook purchases tied to Father’s Day.

Summary

Chef David Nayfeld demonstrated how to make classic backyard burgers on Good Morning America, walking viewers through forming 8-ounce patties, using a cast-iron skillet with butter, smashing and seasoning in-pan to achieve Maillard crust, and finishing with cheese melted under a cover or in the oven. He emphasized not overworking the meat, seasoning after smashing to avoid over-salting the interior, toasting buns in the same pan, and building the burger with a salted tomato slice, onion, and crunchy iceberg for structure. Nayfeld also recommended simple hosting hacks from his cookbook Dad, What's for Dinner?, including prepping desserts a day ahead for stress-free entertaining. Recipes are available at goodmorningamerica.com and promoted as a Father’s Day gift idea.

Original Description

Chef David Nayfeld provides crowd-pleasing recipes from his cookbook that are perfect for summer cookouts with family and friends.

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