One Pot Tacos

One Pot Tacos

One pot tacos? Cooking Dude’s latest invention! This will work with the Ninja Foodi and probably most air fryers. Sorry, Instant Pot can’t do this. The other night I wanted some homemade tacos, but it was only for me, and it seemed like a lot of work for only a couple...
Ninja Foodi makes Cooking Dude’s Meatloaf

Ninja Foodi makes Cooking Dude’s Meatloaf

I decided to use the Ninja Foodi’s Air Crisp (air fryer) feature to brown a meatloaf that had cooked in it in the Pressure Cooker mode. I figured it would take much less time than baking in an oven, would drain itself of the fat, and would make cleanup much easier. I...
Shrimp San Diego

Shrimp San Diego

Here’s another Cooking Dude original, and, according to the eaters around here, it’s one of the best shrimp recipes we’ve tried. I serve it as a main course salad with some good bread and wine. Whether you buy fresh or frozen shrimp, get the ones...
Poached Salmon with Orange Tarragon Mayonnaise

Poached Salmon with Orange Tarragon Mayonnaise

I learned this recipe in a class by Chef Larry in San Diego, and it has been a household favorite ever since. One interesting difference is provided by the use of orange rather than the typical lemon flavor in this dish. Our favorite salmon comes from CostCo, where...
King Crab Legs

King Crab Legs

Here’s an elegant but easy feast for special occasions. Better plan on $10 or more per person. But that’s still cheap compared with the cost of such a nice dinner out. Most of the time, the king crab legs are available already cooked. We get ours at...
Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp

This recipe is for fixing a delicious open-faced sandwich using grilled shrimp. You can cook the shrimp either inside under the broiler or outside on the grill. You can also serve it other ways, such as over pasta or rice. The important thing here is the marinade,...

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