Cooking With Peter
The Videos & Recipes
On this page, you will find my easy-to-follow videos with step-by-step instructions. I have provided links so that you can download the videos in PDF. If you like the videos please consider subscribing on YouTube, give the video a like, and ring the notification bell. It really helps us out. Thank you and enjoy.
Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs!
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make delicious mozzarella-stuffed meatballs! They are so tasty and versatile!
MEXICAN PIZZA!
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make my copycat version of the iconic Taco Bell Mexican Pizza!
KICKED UP ENCHIRITO!
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make an old school favorite of mine – the Taco Bell Enchirito! Only mine is the kicked up version!
No Knead Asiago Cheese, Olive and Sundried Tomato Bread!
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make my easy and delicious Artisan bread! Super easy. Your family will enjoy it.
Ninja Woodfire Grill – Smothered Chicken – Texas Roadhouse Copycat
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make my copycat version of the Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken using the Ninja Woodfire Grill.
Ninja Woodfire Grill – Smoked Bourbon Bacon Burgers
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make incredible Smoked Bourbon Bacon Burgers using the Ninja Woodfire Grill.
How to Make Chicken Marsala with Buttery Mashed Potatoes
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make incredible Chicken Marsala to go along with some buttery mashed potatoes or pasta.
How to Make Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make Baja Style Fish Tacos Using the Air Fryer
Hot Honey Chicken and Biscuits
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make Hot Honey Chicken and Biscuits.
The Ultimate Cowboy Beans
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make the Ultimate Cowboy Beans using my Ninja XL Pressure Cooker.
The Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich
In this recipe I’ll show you how to make the most delicious fried chicken sandwich!
No Knead Pizza Dough
Super Delicious – Great for Pizza, flatbreads, bread sticks and more!
No Knead Triple Olive Bread
Super Delicious – Great for Italian Food and Soups
No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread With Orange
Delicious Holiday Bread
TUSCAN CHICKEN – EASY SLOW COOKER RECIPE
Easy Dinner
THE BEST GUACAMOLE RECIPE – PERIOD!
Entertaining
RICK BAYLESS INSPIRED GUACAMOLE
This recipe is inspired by the great chef Rick Bayless! I’ve made only two slight tweaks to his recipe because it is already delicious.
EASY BEEF ENCHILADA CASEROLE
Slow Cooker
How to Make Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole
The Slow Cooker makes this a very easy and delicious casserole dish that your family will enjoy!
Greek Lemon Chicken With Potatoes
Slow Cooker
How to Make Easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
The Slow Cooker makes this a very easy meal to prepare.
Three Steps to Perfect Rice
Ninja Combi or Speedi
How to Make Perfect Rice
Three EASY steps to making the perfect long grain, Jasmine or Basmati rice.
Air Fried and Smoked Thick Pork Chops!
Ninja Woodfire Grill!
NOT an EPIC FAIL!
Air Fried and Smoked Thick Pork Chops
Peter Hudson
In this video, I’ll show you how to make delicious brined, smoked and air fried thick cut pork chops.
Smoked Twice-Baked Potatoes!
Ninja Woodfire Oven!
Super Delicious
Smoked Twice-Baked Potatoes
Peter Hudson
In this video, I’ll show you how to smoke and bake twice-baked potatoes.
Unboxing and Review of the Ninja Luxe Cafe!
Ninja Luxe Cafe – Amazing Machine!
Unboxing and Review
Ninja Luxe Cafe Machine
Peter Hudson
In this video I do an unboxing, full review and demonstration of the new Ninja Luxe Cafe machine.
What Are We Preparing?
Air Fried Avocado Tacos
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Recipe
Air Fried Avocado Tacos
Peter Hudson
These air fried avocado tacos are easy to make and so delicious. You can download the recipe for free below.
What Are We Preparing?
Chipotle Bowl Copycat
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Recipe
Made in the Ninja Combi: The Ultimate Chipotle Bowl Copycat
Peter Hudson
The Ninja Combi (or Speedi) makes quick work of this delicious Chipotle Bowl Copycat Meal! You can download the complete recipe below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Recipe
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Peter Hudson
These easy to prepare stuffed peppers are super delicious. If you don’t like Southwestern flavors, you can swap out the seasonings and sauce to make them an Italian stuffed pepper! You can download the complete recipe below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
BBQ Smoked Pork Perfection
Ready In:
A few hours
Recipe
BBQ Smoked Pork Butt
Peter Hudson
I do love BBQ Smoked Pork! This is an EASY Recipe and will bring forth BBQ Pork Perfection! You can download the complete recipe below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Hawaiian Meatballs
Ready In:
20 Minutes
Recipe
Hawaiian Meatballs
Peter Hudson
This is a recipe for Hawaiian Meatballs. The recipe uses frozen meatballs, bell peppers, pineapple chunks, spices, and a few other magic ingredients. You can download the complete recipe below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
ULTIMATE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Ready In:
2 Hours including cooling time.
Recipe
ULTIMATE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Peter Hudson
This is a recipe for the Ultimate Pineapple Upside Cake. It’s simple to put together because I start with a boxed cake mix. I add toasted coconut and macadamia nuts to bring forth a true Hawaiian Island flavor. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
EASY SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
Ready In:
6 Hours
Recipe
EASY SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
Peter Hudson
Baby back ribs are one of my favorite meals. This is an easier way to make smoked baby back ribs starting out with the Ninja Woodfire Grill. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
BANANA WALNUT CRANBERRY QUICK BREAD
Ready In:
2 Hours Start to Finish, Including Cooking Time
Recipe
Banana Walnut Cranberry Quick Bread
Peter Hudson
This Banana Walnut Cranberry quick bread uses Bisquick to make this delicious bread come together with as little effort as possible. Download the recipe below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
SHEET PAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
Ready In:
45 Minutes Start to Finish
Recipe
This Sheet Pan Dinner is So Easy to Prepare and So Delicious!
Peter Hudson
Sheet pan dinners do not get any easier as far as preparation goes. This one is also delicious. The roasted vegetables make it such a great meal. Serve with white rice and you’re good to go!
What Are We Preparing?
THE BEST BANANA PUDDING
Ready In:
30 Minutes Prep, then refrigerate overnight.
Recipe
This is the Best Easy Southern Banana Pudding Recipe!
Peter Hudson
I love desserts! What fat guy does not like desserts? This is one of the best southern banana puddings I have ever tasted, and when you try it you will say “this ain’t my mama’s banana pudding!”
What Are We Preparing?
EASY LASAGNA
Ready In:
About One Hour
Recipe
This is an EASY Homemade Lasagna Recipe! You’ll Love It!
Peter Hudson
I love Italian food and this is one of the easiest ‘Lasagna’ dinners I have ever made. Using store bought ingredients it comes together super fast and it is very delicious!
What Are We Preparing?
MILE HIGH CHURCH LADY DEVILED EGGS
Ready In:
About One Hour
Recipe
Mile High Church Lady Deviled Eggs. Are these the best deviled eggs?
Peter Hudson
I love deviled eggs and the more filling the better! Recently I had lunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ restaurant in Disney Springs. We had the Church Lady Eggs Deviled Eggs and I was in heaven (no pun intended)! This is my take on the Mile High Church Lady Deviled Eggs. They are delicious.
What Are We Preparing?
THE ULTIMATE SMOKED MEATBALL SANDWICH
Ready In:
About One Hour
Recipe
The Ultimate Smoked Meatball Sandwich
Peter Hudson
If you like meatball sandwiches as I do, you will LOVE this Ultimate Smoked Meatball Sandwich. The delicious smoked meatballs, the peppers and onions, the red sauce, the melted provolone cheese. Delicious.
What Are We Preparing?
DELICIOUS CHEESECAKE
Ready In:
About One Hour Plus 4-12 hours in the refrigerator
Recipe
A Delicious Cheesecake Made in the Ninja Speedi
Peter Hudson
I have been cooking cheesecakes in pressure cookers for years with excellent results. Could I also make one in the Ninja Speedi?
What Are We Preparing?
Grilled Onion Burger
Ready In:
Less than 20 minutes
Recipe
The Best Grilled Onion Cheeseburger Using the Ninja Woodfire Grill
Peter Hudson
If you offer me a steak for dinner or a grilled onion cheeseburger I am going to choose the grilled onion cheeseburger every time. You can watch the video on how to prepare this great burger and you can download the recipe for FREE below.
What Are We Preparing?
Cuban Sandwich
Ready In:
1 Hour, Plus Time for Marinating the Pork
Recipe
Cuban Sandwich
By: Peter Hudson
I think a Cuban sandwich is one of the most delicious sandwiches on the planet! I have actually been to Cuba and know first hand how this sandwich is created.
The recipe is available for free at the link below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Pork Chile Verde
Ready In:
1 Hour
Recipe
Pork Chile Verde
By: Peter Hudson
This is an easy Pork Chile Verde recipe and so delicious! It’s easy to make in the Ninja Foodi Pressure cooker, or if you have an Instant Pot you can easily use that or a Dutch Oven.
The recipe is available for free at the link below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza.
Ready In:
45 Minutes
Recipe
Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza
By: Peter Hudson
This is a simple recipe and you can have a delicious dinner or appetizer ready in about 45 minutes, start to finish!
The recipe is available for free at the link below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
No-Knead Honey Oat Bread! Super Delicious, and Easy to Make.
Ready In:
2-18 Hours Proof Time
1 Hour Cook Time
Recipe
No Knead Honey Oat Bread
By: Peter Hudson
This is a recipe for my EASY No-Knead Honey Oat Bread. No machines required, just a few simple ingredients and some time for proofing the bread.
The recipe is available for free at the link below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Easy Oven Chicken and Sausage Paella
Ready In:
About 60 Minutes
Recipe
Easy Chicken and Sausage Paella, Made in the Oven
By: Peter Hudson
This is a recipe for an easy-to-prepare Spanish paella made with chicken and sausage for the proteins. The meal is started on the cooktop but quickly moved to the oven for finishing up! Let the paella rest for about 10 minutes once it comes out of the oven!
The recipe is available for free at the link below. Enjoy!
What Are We Preparing?
Sicilian-style pizza with the Ninja Woodfire Grill.
Ready In:
About 60 Minutes With Premade Dough
Recipe
Sicilian-Style Pizza Using the Ninja Woodfire Grill
By: Peter Hudson
Every cook/chef has their version of the Sicilian-Style Pizza. What makes this one different is the great smoky flavor I achieve by cooking the pizza on the Ninja Woodfire Grill!
What Are We Preparing?
Two Homestyle Sides, Mashed Potatoes and Honey-Glazed Carrots Cooked in the Ninja Speedi.
Ready In:
About 30 Minutes
Recipe
How to Prepare Two Homestyle Sides in the Ninja Speedi at the Same Time
By: Peter Hudson
Proteins are great, but for me it’s the side items that really make the meal! Two of the best homestyle side dishes are mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots. It’s super easy to prepare them at the same time in the Ninja Speedi in about 30 minutes!
What Are We Preparing?
Smoked Meatloaf Using the Ninja Woodfire Grill
Ready In:
About 1 1/2 Hours
Recipe
Smoked Meatloaf Using the Ninja Woodfire Grill
By: Peter Hudson
Meatloaf has to be one of my favorite comfort foods. Add the smokiness of woodfire flavor and the meatloaf gets elevated to places unknown – until now! Check out the video for how to make smoked meatloaf on the Ninja Woodfire Grill. PS: If you do not have a Ninja Woodfire Grill you can do the same with a pellet or charcoal grill.
What Are We Preparing?
Gelato with Variations
Ready In:
About 3 Hours
Recipe
How to make great Italian Style Gelato in your very own home. Step-by-step instructions.
By: Peter Hudson
My great friend, Lee Fiordaliso is a wonderful Gelato Master. He has mastered the art of making great gelato at home. Now, Lee shares his recipes of how to make great gelato step by step with us. Italy, move over, there is a new gelato master in town!
What Are We Preparing?
Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
Ready In:
About 45 Minutes
Recipe
Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli, and Sausage! With Special Guest. Great Italian American Food!
By: Peter Hudson
A few days ago I got together with some longtime friends in Arizona. One of those friends is Dr. Leonard Muscolino and he is one of the best Italian American cooks I know. In this video he shows us step by step how to make one of his signature dishes, Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage. Delicious!
What Are We Preparing?
Grilled New York Steak
Ready In:
About 30 Minutes
Recipe
The BEST New York Steak Using the Ninja Woodfired Grill! Spectacular!
By: Peter Hudson
Let’s be honest. I LOVE grilled steaks! Add some woodfired smokiness to the meat and that makes me crave it even more! The Ninja Woodfired Grill makes this a delicious steak. Watch the video and you can download the recipe at the link below.
What Are We Preparing?
Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce
Ready In:
About 1 Hour
Recipe
Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce!
By: Peter Hudson
If you like Mexican food as much as I do, then you will love these Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce. Using rotisserie chicken makes this dish super easy to prepare. Let’s get started!
What Are We Preparing?
No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread
Ready In:
10 Minute Prep
12-18 Proofing
45 Minute Total Bake Time
Recipe
No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread!
By: Peter Hudson
In this video, I will show you how to make a delicious cranberry walnut bread. This is a great bread for the holidays. No mixer or bread machine required, just a bowl and some utensils. Let’s get started!
What Are We Preparing?
Dough for 2 Large Pizza’s, or 6 Calzones
Ready In:
2hrs to 12hrs (depending on recipe chosen)
Recipe
4 Easy Ways to Make Pizza Dough
By: Peter Hudson
In this video, I will show you 4 easy ways to make pizza dough. I will show you step-by-step how to make the pizza dough first with a bread machine using the dough setting, then a food processor, then a KitchenAid stand mixer, and a finally with a no knead method using nothing more than a bowl and some utensils. Let’s get started!
What Are We Preparing?
The Best Pizza Using the Ninja Woodfire Grill!
Ready In:
Less than 30 minutes!
Recipe
The Best Ninja Woodfire Grill Pizza
By: Peter Hudson
I don’t know about you, but I love the flavor of pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. The smokiness in the pizza from the burning wood is fantastic. In this video, I will show you how to make the best pizza using homemade pizza dough in the Ninja Woodfire Grill.
What Are We Preparing?
Chicken Fajitas
Ready In:
One Hour
Recipe
EASY Chicken Fajitas
By: Peter Hudson
Chicken Fajitas is an easy to prepare quick meal that is very versatile! You can use the chicken fajitas to make tacos, burritos, salads and even pasta! The easiest way to prepare this chicken fajitas is to marinate the chicken in fajita seasoning, cook the chicken until almost finished, remove the chicken from the pan, cook the onions and peppers, and then re-introduce the chicken back into the pan with the onions and peppers until the chicken is completely cooked.
What Are We Preparing?
Blackened fish with rice pilaf, and roasted broccoli
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Recipe
Blackened Fish with Rice Pilaf and Roasted Broccoli
By: Peter Hudson
Learn how to make Blackened Fish in the Ninja Speedi. I’ll also show you how to make the rice pilaf and roasted broccoli at the same time! Please remember to share the video with your friends! Thank you. Peter
What Are We Preparing?
Avocado toast with tomatoes, bacon and eggs
Ready In:
11 Minutes
Recipe
Avocado Toast with Tomatoes, Bacon and Eggs
By: Peter Hudson
I have to admit, I was a ‘late-adapter’ to the craze of avocado toast. Once I tried it, I was hooked! However, I wanted to see how I could make avocado toast even more interesting! Using the Ninja Speedi I prepare the bacon and eggs to make this dish a real standout. Enjoy and please remember to share the video with your friends! Thank you. Peter
Recipe
Fish Tacos with Cilantro Jalapeno Coleslaw and Salsa Pedro
By: Peter Hudson
I’m not a big fan of fish. However, these fish tacos that I make using tilapia filets, and Kinders Taco Blend seasoning make these fish tacos incredibly tasty. I top them off with cilantro jalapeno coleslaw and my own Salsa Pedro to make these fish tacos really stand out! Peter