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Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/ Simple - Easy - Comfort Wed, 27 May 2026 14:20:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/ 32 32 Home Fries https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/home-fries/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/home-fries/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 14:20:04 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101602 Crispy skillet home fries served in a rustic shallow bowl with parsley garnish and fork on textured gray surface.

Crispy skillet home fries served in a rustic shallow bowl with parsley garnish and fork on textured gray surface.

Easy Home Fries, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and properly seasoned. They’re perfect for breakfast with bacon and eggs, for lunch with a sandwich or for dinner next to anything that could use a good potato beside it. Good Home Fries come down to two things. A quick par boil before they…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/home-fries/feed/ 0 Braised Chicken https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/braised-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/braised-chicken/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:35 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101565 Overhead view of a full pan of braised chicken thighs in a rich mushroom and carrot braising sauce in a large enameled skillet garnished with fresh parsley and a gold spoon.

Overhead view of a full pan of braised chicken thighs in a rich mushroom and carrot braising sauce in a large enameled skillet garnished with fresh parsley and a gold spoon.

Braised Chicken – Chicken thighs with crispy skin braised in white wine, chicken broth, and carrots until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce tastes like you worked real hard. You really didn’t! We all love chicken thighs, but there’s something about braising them that just feels right. When you hear about braising…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/braised-chicken/feed/ 0 30 Easy One Pot Meals Ready in 30 Minutes https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-meals-30-minutes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-meals-30-minutes/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:25 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101994 A collage of four one pot meals including skillet sausage and mushroom rice, lemon garlic shrimp orzo, creamy tomato chicken pasta, and orecchiette with sausage and broccoli, with text overlay reading 30 Easy One Pot Meals Ready in 30 Minutes.

A collage of four one pot meals including skillet sausage and mushroom rice, lemon garlic shrimp orzo, creamy tomato chicken pasta, and orecchiette with sausage and broccoli, with text overlay reading 30 Easy One Pot Meals Ready in 30 Minutes.

If anyone has earned the right to talk about one pot meals, it’s me. I literally wrote the book on them. Actually, I wrote two books, and one of them is called 30 Minute One Pot Meals. So when I say these recipes are done in 30 minutes using one pot, I mean it. No…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-meals-30-minutes/feed/ 2 Smashed Burgers https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/smashed-burgers/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/smashed-burgers/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 22:17:41 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101597 Overhead view of three smashed burgers in a parchment lined basket with ridged chips and a small bowl of homemade special sauce on the side.

Overhead view of three smashed burgers in a parchment lined basket with ridged chips and a small bowl of homemade special sauce on the side.

Smashed Burgers – Crispy edges, juicy centers, double stacked, and finished with a special sauce that is going to make every other burger you have ever made feel like a personal apology. I’ve made lots of burgers in my life. Thick ones, stuffed ones, grilled ones, and even baked. But ever since I started making…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/smashed-burgers/feed/ 0 Pig Shots https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pig-shots/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pig-shots/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 16:57:46 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=81964 pig shots made in the air fryer on a serving plate.

pig shots made in the air fryer on a serving plate.

These Pig Shots are bacon wrapped sausage cups filled with a creamy jalapeño cheese mixture, finished with brown sugar, and air fried until the bacon is crispy and the filling is bubbling. They disappear faster than you can make them. What Are Pig Shots Pig Shots are one of those appetizers that look impressive, taste…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pig-shots/feed/ 11 Double Chocolate Chip Cookies https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/double-chocolate-chip-cookies/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/double-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:43 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101607 Stack of three double chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper on a wood serving board, surrounded by more cookies, scattered chocolate chips, flaky sea salt, and a glass of milk in the background.

Stack of three double chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper on a wood serving board, surrounded by more cookies, scattered chocolate chips, flaky sea salt, and a glass of milk in the background.

I have tested a lot of chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years and these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ones I keep coming back to. Thick, chewy centers, slightly crisp edges, loaded with both semisweet and dark chocolate chips, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt that makes every bite more…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/double-chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 9 Taco Pasta Salad https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/taco-pasta-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/taco-pasta-salad/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 19:58:44 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=18319 Rustic taco pasta salad in a wooden bowl topped with seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, and crunchy tortilla strips.

Rustic taco pasta salad in a wooden bowl topped with seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, and crunchy tortilla strips.

This Taco Pasta Salad is one of those recipes that sounds a little chaotic on paper and then completely wins over everyone at the table. Seasoned ground beef, pasta, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and crushed Doritos, all tossed in a tangy French dressing. It is big, bold, and ready in 30 minutes. We…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/taco-pasta-salad/feed/ 12 Balsamic Chicken https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/balsamic-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/balsamic-chicken/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 19:20:44 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=101570 Juicy balsamic chicken breasts simmered in a cast iron skillet with blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley garnish.

Juicy balsamic chicken breasts simmered in a cast iron skillet with blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley garnish.

Balsamic Chicken is one of those recipes that does a lot of the work for you. We sear the chicken, build a sauce right in the same pan, throw in some cherry tomatoes, and let the oven finish the job. The result is juicy chicken in a glossy, tangy sauce that tastes like something you…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/balsamic-chicken/feed/ 8