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Tyler Smith

location-pin Virginia Beach, VA

School: Old Dominion University

Expertise: Recipe Development; Health & Wellness; Grilling & Smoking

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

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Tyler Smith’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Whether you’re attending game day gatherings to root for your team or you're just there for the food, this chicken bacon ranch dip is a winner! —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Tyler Smith’s PB&J Cobbler

Time to take a childhood classic and make it into a dessert! This three-ingredient peanut butter and jelly cobbler turns the lunchbox sandwich into a simple, satisfying dessert that's perfect for PB&J fans. — Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Tyler Smith’s Bacon and Egg Puff Pastry

If you love a sweet and savory combination in the morning, this homemade toaster pastry is just what you need. The puff pastry is filled with bacon jam and scrambled eggs, upgrading the nostalgic classic to a hearty meal. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia