Refreshing, citrus, spicy, level up these shrimp tacos. Throw them on the griddle or in a pan, you can’t go wrong with these marinaded shrimps for Taco Tuesday! Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos Refreshing, citrus, spicy, level up these shrimp tacos. Throw them on the griddle...
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Breakfast Enchiladas
This is an amazing and easy breakfast to make for the family. And it something that will change up the normal breakfast dishes. Savory with just a touch of heat, so good! Breakfast Enchiladas Today we're making Enchiladas for breakfast! That's right,...
Maple Bourbon Bacon Air Fried Chicken Wings
These wings are a flavor bomb! Bacon, Bourbon, Maple, Sriracha! Sticky, sweet, heat, crunch chicken wings! Give these a try and tell me they’re not the best wings ever! Maple Bourbon Bacon Air Fried Chicken Wings These wings are a flavor bomb! Bacon, Bourbon, Maple,...
Grilled Corn Appetizer on the Ninja Foodi Grill
Prepare grilled corn appetizer on the ninja foodi grill with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Grilled Corn Appetizer on the Ninja Foodi Grill Prepare grilled corn appetizer on the ninja foodi grill with CJ’s...
Air Fried Tortilla Chips and Queso Cheese Sauce
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make fresh and more healthy tortilla chips in your air fryer. Using a fraction of the oil of normal tortilla chips, but still getting that awesome flavor and crunch! Add my queso sauce over the top of the chips and you’re in for a...
Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Prepare honey garlic lemon pepper chicken thighs with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs HONEY GARLIC LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN THIGHS! We're making magic in the...
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
This pizza will take you back to your younger days, getting that frozen Stouffer’s French bread pizza, throwing it in the oven and having a meal fit for a king. This recipe is a lot easier, cheaper, and better tasting! Air Fried French Bread Pizza This pizza will take...
Lemon Pepper Pork Chops with Garlic Fried Rice!
This dish is an amazing combination of flavors for your dinner! I made this meal on my griddle, but it can be done in any pan or cast-iron pan. Lemon Pepper Pork Chops with Garlic Fried Rice! This dish is an amazing combination of flavors for your dinner! I made this...
Roasted Cornish Game Hens on the Ninja Foodi Grill
These mini chickens, as I like to call them, are so good when done right. Being that they are so small, they are easy to overcook. But, if you follow my lead, you cook to the correct internal temps, you will have some amazingly juicy and flavorful Cornish Game Hens!...
Asian Style Flanken Short Ribs on the Ninja Foodi Grill!
This meaty thin cut Flanken Short Ribs are amazing on the grill! Only takes a couple minutes with high heat on each side and you’re enjoying these awesome beef short ribs. Asian Style Flanken Short Ribs on the Ninja Foodi Grill! This meaty thin cut Flanken Short Ribs...
Griddle Breakfast Scramble!
This breakfast scramble is just a hearty way to start the day! Bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs and cheese, what more could you ask for! Griddle Breakfast Scramble! This breakfast scramble is just a hearty way to start the day! Bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs and cheese,...
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
This is a great appetizer for your breakfast or brunches! The combination of flavors is amazing and a crowd pleaser. Air Fryer Scotch Eggs This is a great appetizer for your breakfast or brunches! The combination of flavors is amazing and a crowd pleaser. 4 eggs (Soft...
Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Easy Pho Recipe
I will show you how to make a fast, easy Pho broth and turn it into a wonderful bowl of Pho Tom, or pho with shrimp in it. This broth took 30 minutes in my Ninja Foodi! A good pho broth takes hours and hours to simmer on a stove. And I did it in 30 minutes! This...
What’s your favorite thing to cook?
My favorite meal would be… This is a question I get all the time… It is usually accompanied with “what’s your favorite thing to cook” or “what is the best dish you make”, and the answer to those questions is… Braised Beef Short Ribs! When I started focusing on my...
Braised Beef Short Ribs
If anyone were to ask me what is my favorite dish to make, I would say braised beef short ribs are right up there at the top of the list. Short ribs braised to perfection placed over a bed of mashed potatoes is amazing to me. Braised Beef Short Ribs If anyone were to...
Me and my Cookbooks
Me and my Cookbooks On this blog post, I want to talk about why I decided to put out my eCookbooks. The first thing people might think, would be I do it for money, a little extra income. And I would say to those people…. you are correct! Have you seen gas prices these...
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
These twice baked potatoes are restaurant quality! Smooth, creamy, rich, and full of flavor. They will be a hit on your dinner table! Air Fried Twice Baked Potatoes These twice baked potatoes are restaurant quality! Smooth, creamy, rich, and full of flavor. They will...
Air Fried Shrimp Kababs
Prepare air fried shrimp kababs with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Air Fried Shrimp Kababs Prepare air fried shrimp kababs with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method...
Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This recipe is a fan favorite. I’m showing you how to use your air fryer to make this amazing shrimp scampi recipe. Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Recipe This recipe is a fan favorite. I’m showing you how to use your air fryer to make this amazing shrimp scampi recipe. 1...
Air Fryer Shrimp
This is the ultimate air fried shrimp recipe! It will be the crispiest fried shrimp you’ve ever made before. The combination of a wet beer batter and crunch panko bread crumbs, gives these shrimp a crunch you cannot resist. Air Fryer Shrimp This is the ultimate air...
Air Fryer Shrimp Boil Recipe
This Shrimp Boil recipe is too easy and too good! This will take your shrimp recipe game to the next level for sure. This recipe is good for two servings. Air Fryer Shrimp Boil Recipe This Shrimp Boil recipe is too easy and too good! This will take your shrimp recipe...
Thermometers, and what I use.
Why an instant read thermometer is the most important tool in your cooking arsenal! I have to tell you when I first started out on my cooking journey, I had no clue instant read thermometers existed. As I grew in my culinary journey, I learned that having one improved...
Corned Beef Hash
Whether you have left over corned beef from St. Patrick’s Day, or you just really like corned beef. This Corned Beef Hash recipe is for you. This is one of my favorite breakfasts to make and I enjoy it throughout the whole year. Corned Beef Hash Whether you have left...
Amazing Lobster Bisque
Believe me when I tell you this is the BEST Lobster Bisque recipe you will ever try! Rich, creamy, smooth, delicious, absolutely amazing Lobster Bisque! Make this recipe and you can thank me later! Visit the new website: https://www.cookingwithcj.com/ Immersion Hand...
Chicken Fried Rice
Prepare chicken fried rice with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Chicken Fried Rice Prepare chicken fried rice with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one...
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
We're celebrating Mardi Gras with this awesome shrimp pasta dish! Maxing out the flavor with, peppers, creole seasonings, hot sauce and more! This is amazing for celebrating Mardi Gras, but it is also perfect for a random Tuesday night dinner for the fam! Cajun...
Birria De Res Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe
Birria is such a great way to prepare your tough cuts of beef. The slow braised beef is perfect to make awesome Quesa Tacos! Use that braising liquid as a consommé to dip your tacos and you will enjoy a magical meal! Birria De Res Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe...
Air Fried Donuts
We're air frying donuts! We’re used some amazing, sweet seasoning and some chocolate drizzle on top to take these donuts to the next level! Air Fried Donuts We're air frying donuts! We’re used some amazing, sweet seasoning and some chocolate drizzle on top...
Sinatra Smash Cocktail
Prepare sinatra smash cocktail with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Sinatra Smash Cocktail Prepare sinatra smash cocktail with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together...
Rotel and Sausage Cheese Dip
You'll love my take on a tasty Cheese Dip! This has two kinds of cheese, MAPLE sausage, chilies and Rotel! Don't sleep on the Maple Sausage! TRUST ME!! If you ain't ready for the MAPLE, then don't do this one! Rotel and Sausage Cheese Dip...
Tri Tip on the Ninja Foodi Grill
Prepare tri tip on the ninja foodi grill with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the ingredients and cooking method together in one place. Tri Tip on the Ninja Foodi Grill Prepare tri tip on the ninja foodi grill with CJ’s recipe. The recipe card brings the...
Brisket Egg Rolls
This is such an easy egg roll recipe and can be used with any protein, shrimp, hamburger meat, sausage, etc... I used leftover smoked brisket and it was amazing! Brisket Egg Rolls This is such an easy egg roll recipe and can be used with any protein, shrimp, hamburger...
Shepard’s Pie
Shepard’s Pie: Shepard's Pie Shepard’s Pie: Pork Sausage -16oz.Ground Beef – 16oz.Pack of bacon – 16oz.1/3 Cup of Flour.2 cups of Beef Stock.Onions (carrots, and celery - all diced, about 1 cup each.)Yukon Gold potatoes – 5-6 pounds.Butter- 3oz.Smoked Gouda Cheese – 1...
Why I became a content creator …
For my first blog I figured it would talk about why I became a cooking creator. It’s funny how I fell into this crazy life. My oldest son was in a digital filming class in high school, with dreams of going to film school for college. A brilliant idea popped into my...
Country Benedict!
Country Eggs Benedict: Country Benedict! Country Eggs Benedict: English muffinsEggsSharp Cheddar SlicesSausage pattiesOnionsMilkFlourBlack pepperSaltRed pepper flakes Toast English muffinsButter them if you would likePoach the eggsFry the sausage pattiesMake the...
PELLET GRILL SMOKED SPATCHCOCK TURKEY!
I'm showing you how to smoke your Thanksgiving turkey on your Pellet grill. We're going to spatchcock this turkey for the most even cooking. This is my favorite way to prepare my Thanksgiving turkeys! Even if @Maddie & Kiki thinks it's a waste of time and effort!...
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST NINJA FOODI PRO XL GRILL AND GRIDDLE!
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST ON THE NINJA FOODI PRO XL GRILL AND GRIDDLE! We're showing you how to grill your chicken breast, so it comes out juicy and tender every time! Follow along and you're chicken breast will never be dry again! Learn more or purchase the new Ninja...
Cast Iron Pan SMASHBURGERS!
Use your cast iron pan to make you some awesome smashburgers!
The BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese you have ever tried!
Lobster Mac and Cheese so good it should be illegal! This is my take on a classic Southern Mac and Cheese recipe. I add in some different spice, couple amazing cheese blends and of course that sweet lobster meat! The BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese you have ever tried!...
Air Fried Keto Chicken Tenders!
Quick and easy Keto Chicken Tenders made in my Ninja Foodi Grill. But this can be made in any air fryer.
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