Tyler Smith

30K followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube as food influencer @girldadskitchen
Creator of a viral sandwich with 2.2 million views on TikTok

Experience

Tyler is a home cook with two hungry daughters. In 2024, he began to share his recipes as @girldadskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook. In his first year as a food influencer, Tyler gained over 30,000 followers!

In addition to parenting and cooking, Tyler also participates in regional cooking competitions. He is a former pitmaster who still loves steaks and smoked brisket.

Education

Old Dominion University, bachelor's in exercise science

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Articles & Recipes

Tyler Smith’s Party Ribs

It isn’t a party unless you've got some ribs in attendance! These single-serve ribs make for a great bite to take to any barbecue and can be prepared in less time than your typical rack of ribs. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s Taco Marinade

This versatile taco marinade works wonders on any protein! Why choose just one type of meat? Marinate a few. This recipe makes enough marinade for about 3 to 4 pounds of meat. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s Ice Cream French Toast

Weekends are busy, so give yourself a break from time-consuming brunch recipes and make this three-ingredient French toast. It's so good, I even make it on special days. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia