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

 

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