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 Smash Burgers

Why hit the drive-thru when you can nail this recipe at home? These smash burgers are flavor bombs—and all you need are a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

French Bread Pizza

French bread pizzas take me back to my younger days. The recipe's simplicity means it's definitely worth remaking. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hot Honey Ranch

We all know ranch is tastier than blue cheese dressing, but did you know it’s possible to make it even better? Enjoy this hot honey ranch with chicken tenders, wings, fries, pizza or pretty much anything! —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia