Chicken à la King is a super EASY meal to make, it's ready in under 30 minutes. Try it in these easy-to-make puff pastry shells for a special treat!
Sous Vide Chicken Breast
One of the absolutely best chicken breasts I have ever tasted was done using the sous vide function on the Ninja Foodi. The chicken remains juicy and tender with sous vide cooking and that is due to cooking for a longer time at a lower temperatures. I was not a real fan of Sous Vide...
Air Fryer Meatloaf
Whether you want to make a classic meatloaf that is perfect for slicing or put your own twist on it, using your air fryer is easy and quicker!
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Deliciously simple Chicken Cordon Bleu made right in your air fryer in under an hour. Easy dish to make ahead and reheat. Don't skip the sauce!
Pressure Cooker Swiss Steak (Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe)
Delicious and simple comfort food that is made right in your pressure cooker and ready in under an hour.
Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken ~ 4 Cooking Techniques
Whether you want to air crisp, pressure cook, do a combination of the two or try my FAVORITE cooking technique for a whole chicken, this article covers it all.
Asian Turkey Meatballs
Asian Turkey Meatballs are a quick and easy recipe, and so versatile. The flavors are amazing and the best news is, they aren't dry! If you have made turkey meatballs before, you know what I'm talking about. No matter what you add, they still tend to be dry and the texture is a little tough,...
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga is one of those recipes that you can't get enough of. Not only is it extremely easy to make, it can be used in so many different ways. Tacos, burrito bowls, tostadas, nachos, and enchiladas to name a few. My favorite is a simply chicken tacos topped with red onion, cilantro,...
Air Fryer Croutons
Air Fryer Croutons are so easy to make and a great way to eliminate food waste by using up bread ends or bread that is stale. You can use any kind of bread when making homemade croutons, including, sandwich bread, leftover baguettes, French bread, Italian bread and even rye or pumpernickel. I love to mix...
Cheesy Shrimp and Grits in the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot
Classic Southern Dish of cheesy shrimp & grits with a twist! Quinoa and grits, along with plump shrimp, cheese, cream, and perfectly balanced seasonings, topped with chopped green onions, is simply the best shrimp & grits I've ever had! Plus, it's so easy to make, it's great for any weeknight meal or fancy enough for...
Ceasar Pasta Salad
This easy to make creamy Caesar pasta salad is ready to eat in just 30 minutes when you use my tip for quick chilling the pasta.
Kitchen Tools & Small Utensils List for the Ninja Foodi
The right tools and utensils can set you up for success in the kitchen. Here is a list of my favorites that work great with the Ninja Foodi. Kitchen Tools From measuring cups to scales, having the right set of tools to measure ingredients is important for success in the kitchen. United States Measuring Cups...
Accessories List for the 8 Quart (7.5L) Ninja Foodi
Basic Cook Accessories for the 8 qt (7.5L) Ninja Foodi Click on any of the accessory names to be taken to the product page. In addition to the listed accessories, in the 8qt, you can also use one 3" pan when layering food. I recommend the 6"x 3" Fat Daddio for the top layer if...
Accessories List for the 6.5 Quart Ninja Foodi
Basic Cook Accessories for the 6.5 qt (5.7L) Ninja Foodi Click on any of the accessory names to be taken to the product page. United States Sear 'N Sizzle Grill Grate 8.25" rack with 2" legs Ninja Foodi Baking Set (affiliate link)8" x 2" Fat Daddio Pan (affiliate link)6" x 2" Fat Daddio Pan (affiliate...
Accessories list for the 5qt Ninja Foodi
Basic Cook Accessories for the 5qt (4.7L) Ninja Foodi Click on any of the accessory names to be taken to the product page. United States Sear 'N Sizzle Grill Grate 8.25" rack with 2" legs Ninja Foodi Baking Set (affiliate link)8" x 2" Fat Daddio Pan (affiliate link)6" x 2" Fat Daddio Pan (affiliate link)Egg...
Homemade Creamy Caesar Dressing
Homemade Creamy Caesar Dressing only takes minutes to make and you don't have to use raw eggs or mayo! I like to use a blender to make my Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing, but it can be done with a food processor or even by hand, and I will go over those directions as well as...
Pasteurized Eggs ~ Ninja Foodi Sous Vide Method
Pasteurizing eggs using the sous vide method is so simple, pretty much hands-off, and it's a great way to make all those delicious recipes that aren't cooked and use raw eggs. If the thought of making a Caesar salad dressing, homemade eggnog, or your own homemade mayonnaise makes you kind of squeamish, because the recipe...
Ninja Foodi Baked Potato
A Ninja Foodi Baked Potato isn't really baked at all, but they are easy and make the perfect side dish! You choose the method that will produce the results you want. Like a softer skin, pressure cooking is the way to go. If you like a crispy skin, then air frying is the perfect choice!...
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
If you haven't tried Alabama white sauce, you are in for a treat! It's a mayonnaise-based sauce that has just the right blend of spices. It's perfect on pulled chicken sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for wings and even french fries! This is the same recipe that I used when I...
Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash
Making cauliflower mash in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or any other electric pressure cooker is incredibly quick and easy; however, you will want to use this technique to get thick, "potato-like" consistency to your cauliflower mash! As long as your pressure cooker has a sear/sauté and a pressure cook function, you are good to...
Ninja Foodi Stuffed Peppers
Getting the perfect texture and flavor in stuffed peppers can be a little challenging, but with this technique and the help of the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper, your stuffed peppers will be perfect every time! If you have tried pressure cooking stuffed peppers, you may have run into issues with the peppers...
EASY No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake
No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake has all the great flavors of a key lime pie and cheesecake rolled into one! Its light and creamy filling and the cookie crust makes for the perfect dessert! You only need a few ingredients and about 20 minutes to make this delicious pie! It's one of the easiest desserts every...
Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Collard Greens
Making a delicious pot of Collard Greens is so easy using the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot pressure cooker! Perfectly cooked and seasoned greens are ready in under an hour. I've been making this recipe for years. It was one of the side dishes we offered when I owned my BBQ restaurant, with one major...
Watermelon Feta Salad
Quick & Easy Watermelon Feta Salad is bursting with flavor with just the right amount of varying textures to make it the perfect salad for summer BBQs. It is sure to be a big hit! This is one of my favorite summer salads to make and it's always the first to go at parties. Although...
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)
There is a unique flavor in Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and it has to do with the technique of making it and an ingredient that you don't usually see in recipes for macaroni salad. It's surprisingly delicious! I must admit that I accidently came across this style of macaroni salad while researching various styles of pasta...
Homemade Wine Slushies
These wine slushies are perfect on a hot summer day. There are so many flavor combinations you can make or you can make a few different kinds and layer them like I did. These are my favorite summer cocktails! When I think of wine slushies, I immediately think of white wine slushies, but I was...
No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie is not only perfect for the chocolate lover, it's a no-bake pie that takes less than 30 minutes to make! The hardest part of making this pie is waiting for it to set up in the refrigerator, which takes about 4-6 hours. There are several different methods for making this pie and...
Southwestern Goulash with a Cornbread Topping
You may be familiar with American Goulash, which is a combination of pasta, tomatoes, spices, and usually ground beef. I thought I'd put a little spin on this easy recipe and make a Southwestern Goulash with a Cornbread Topping. This is a one-pot meal that can be made in your pressure cooker and transferred to...
Cuban-Style Air Fried Sandwich Wrap
Cuban sandwiches are a spectacular combination of flavors that feature two types of pork, cheese, pickles, and mustard for a flavor explosion! This recipe is for a simple version that uses a quickly grilled pork tenderloin with all the fixings wrapped in a flour tortilla and air fried until golden brown. Cuban sandwiches are one...
Perfectly Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Whether you use your outdoor or indoor grill, you can get perfectly grilled pork tenderloin each and every time with these tips! One of the things I like so much about the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill is how fast it cooks! I mean fast! Pork Tenderloin only takes minutes to grill to a perfect medium...
How to Test Your Kitchen Thermometer for Accuracy
There is no doubt that an accurate kitchen thermometer can take the stress out of cooking, but the key word here is accurate. Thankfully, it is really easy to test your thermometer for accuracy in about 5-10 minutes! Many thermometers can be calibrated if you find them inaccurate, but the way to do this varies,...
Beef Tips & Rice
This Beef Tips & Rice with a delicious gravy and broccoli is one big plate of comfort food! Of course, you can switch the rice for mashed potatoes (yum) or make it like I did with rice AND broccoli in a one pot meal right in your pressure cooker. No worries if you don't have...
Loaded Potato Soup with Crispy Potato Skins
I made this creamy loaded potato soup in the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender because it's so easy and hands off, but no worries if you don't have the blender. I'll go over how to make it stove-top or in the pressure cooker. Potato soup is is super easy to make and this one...
Ninja Foodi Pulled Pork ~ Pressure Cooked & Air Crisped
As a previous owner of a BBQ restaurant, I've made plenty of Pulled Pork using our wood-fired smoker. You can't beat the flavor of a smoked pork shoulder, BUT with the combination of pressure cooking and air crisping, you can make a wonderful pulled pork in the Ninja Foodi! The BEST news of all is...
Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
This creamy coleslaw dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy! It's the best coleslaw dressing I've ever had! It only takes a couple of minutes to whip up and is so much better than the store-bought kind. There are two main types of coleslaw dressings: vinegar coleslaw and mayonnaise based. Of course...
Braided Cherry Brioche Bread (Easter Bread)
The flavors in this Braided Brioche Bread are incredible. The bread is slightly sweet, but not too sweet, with delicious cherries throughout the bread and topped with an almond glaze. Simple Perfection! This bread reminds me of the bread that my Mom made for Easter every year, it's soft, slightly sweet and perfect with a...
Homemade Garlic & Herb Rice-A-Roni
Making homemade Rice-A-Roni® in the Ninja Foodi or stove top is so easy and absolutely delicious. It's also a side dish that can be turned into a quick dinner with just a few additions! I've always loved how easy making a rice side dish is and this homemade version of Rice-A-Roni is no exception! In...
Air Fryer Fish & Chips
When you want a pub-style Fish & Chips dinner at home, grab your air fryer and this recipe. You'll think you are eating at the pub! I was skeptical about trying to make Fish & Chips at the same time in my Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper, but was amazed at the outcome!...
Easy Colcannon ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
Colcannon is Irish mashed potatoes that are simply the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten. The added ingredients may sound a little odd, but they work perfectly to create the perfect flavors and textures! I've heard of colcannon before, but honestly had no interest in making it. Cabbage in mashed potatoes just sounded so odd....
Irish Stew ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
Simple, yet flavorful, Irish stew that is made from just a few ingredients. The pressure cooker makes this stew incredibly quick and easy. Lamb and Salmon are two of my least favorite things to eat; however, this Irish stew changed my mind about lamb! It's delicious and the flavors developed in the broth are unbelievable....