I JUST COOK A LOT

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
×

Easy. Flavorful. Done.

Step inside

I JUST COOK A LOT

Where the kitchen is always warm and the vibes are always delicious.

Swipe to browse categories!

  • Appetizers
  • Burgers
  • Comfort Food
  • Desserts
  • International Fusion
  • One Pot Meals
  • Seafood
  • Soups & Stews
  • Wings
  • Copycat
  • Casseroles
  • Grilling
  • Crockpot
  • Pastas

Trending Recipes

Craving what everyone is cooking right now? These are the recipes everyone’s loving right now—easy, tasty, and totally worth trying.

  • Caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti tossed in a savory sauce garnished with fresh parsley and chili crisp.
    Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
    This caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. I slowly cook down onions until they’re deeply golden and jammy, then layer in garlic so… Read more: Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
  • Southern Chicken Bog served on a white plate, featuring tender shredded chicken, sliced andouille sausage, and seasoned rice with bell peppers
    Southern Chicken Bog
    When I make Southern Chicken Bog, I start with building real flavor from the ground up. I simmer a whole chicken low and slow with vegetables, herbs, and spices until the meat is fall-apart tender… Read more: Southern Chicken Bog
  • Pappadeaux dirty rice made with seasoned sausage, fluffy long-grain rice, diced bell peppers, celery, and onions, cooked in a cast iron skillet and garnished with fresh parsley.
    Pappadeaux Dirty Rice
    When I make this Pappadeaux-style dirty rice, I start by building flavor right from the skillet. I let the Italian sausage sear undisturbed until it develops a deep, golden crust, which creates the rich base… Read more: Pappadeaux Dirty Rice

Explore My Flavor-Packed Ebooks

I Just Cook A Lot, food is more than just a meal, it’s a vibe! Whether you're craving bold, saucy wings, soulful comfort food, or easy, set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meals, my collection of ebooks has something for every home cook. Dive into all three and take your kitchen game up a notch. These recipes bring the love to every bite. 

Grab Your Ebooks

Fresh Out the Kitchen

Check out the latest recipe straight from my kitchen to yours! Don’t miss what’s cookin’ this week.

  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
    Pastas

    Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti

    This caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. I slowly cook down onions until they’re deeply golden and jammy,…

  • Southern Chicken Bog
    Comfort Food

    Southern Chicken Bog

    When I make Southern Chicken Bog, I start with building real flavor from the ground up. I simmer a whole chicken low and slow with vegetables, herbs, and spices until…

  • Pappadeaux Dirty Rice
    Copycat

    Pappadeaux Dirty Rice

    When I make this Pappadeaux-style dirty rice, I start by building flavor right from the skillet. I let the Italian sausage sear undisturbed until it develops a deep, golden crust,…

  • Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings
    Wings

    Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings

    These air fryer honey chipotle wings are one of those recipes I make when I want bold flavor without the mess of deep frying. I start with perfectly seasoned wings…

Crowd-Pleaser Wings

Ready to turn up the flavor? From sweet and sticky to spicy and smoky, there’s a wing for every craving.

  • Air fryer honey chipotle chicken wings coated in a sticky sauce, garnished with chopped green onions.
    Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings
    These air fryer honey chipotle wings are one of those recipes I make when I want bold flavor without the mess of deep frying. I start with perfectly seasoned wings that get incredibly crispy in… Read more: Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings
  • Crispy buffalo chicken wings tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce and garnished with green onions on a white plate.
    Crispy Buffalo Wings
    These crispy buffalo wings are exactly how I want wings to be, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a bold, buttery buffalo sauce that clings to every bite. I start… Read more: Crispy Buffalo Wings
  • Crispy chicken wings coated in a hot honey garlic Parmesan sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.
    Hot Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
    The moment I pull these hot honey garlic Parmesan wings out of the pan, I already know they are going to be irresistible. The sauce is thick, sticky, and full of real garlic that caramelizes… Read more: Hot Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Pasta Recipes

Creamy, cheesy, saucy, or spicy, no matter how you like it, these pasta recipes bring serious comfort with every bite.

  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
    Pastas

    Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti

    This caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. I slowly cook down onions until they’re deeply golden and jammy,…

  • Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
    Pastas

    Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

    This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake is one of my favorite comfort meals because it’s creamy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy to throw together. I start by seasoning and searing the…

  • Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta

    This Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta is one of those meals that makes me feel like a pro chef without spending hours in the kitchen. The smoked sausage gives the…

  • Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    Pastas

    Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    This baked garlic parmesan chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender rotini pasta tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with juicy chicken pieces, all baked to perfection…

One Pot Meals

Less mess, more flavor! Every recipe is bold, satisfying, and super easy to whip up. One pot is all you need!

  • Creamy garlic butter beef and rice skillet topped with melted cheddar and parsley
    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
    This garlic butter beef and rice skillet is one of those meals I make when I want comfort without a lot of cleanup. I start by browning ground beef with onions until everything is rich… Read more: Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
  • A creamy serving of one pot queso chicken and rice topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs, scooped from a skillet
    One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
    When I make this One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice, my whole kitchen fills with the smell of smoky spices, cheesy goodness, and tender chicken. I love this recipe because it’s pure comfort in one… Read more: One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
  • A skillet filled with cheesy taco spaghetti, featuring seasoned ground beef, spaghetti noodles, melted cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
    Taco Spaghetti
    This Taco Spaghetti is a one-pan comfort food fusion dish that combines the bold, zesty flavors of a taco with the hearty appeal of classic spaghetti. I loaded this dish with ground beef and cooked… Read more: Taco Spaghetti

My cooking journey started like many great stories do in the kitchen, fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for good food.

More about me

Popular Recipes

  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
    Pastas

    Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti

  • Southern Chicken Bog
    Comfort Food

    Southern Chicken Bog

  • Pappadeaux Dirty Rice
    Copycat

    Pappadeaux Dirty Rice

  • Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings
    Wings

    Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings

Explore My Flavor-Packed Ebooks

I Just Cook A Lot, food is more than just a meal, it’s a vibe! Whether you're craving bold, saucy wings, soulful comfort food, or easy, set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meals, my collection of ebooks has something for every home cook. Dive into all three and take your kitchen game up a notch. These recipes bring the love to every bite. 

Grab Your Ebooks

Kitchen Recipes

  • Caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti tossed in a savory sauce garnished with fresh parsley and chili crisp.
    Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
  • Southern Chicken Bog served on a white plate, featuring tender shredded chicken, sliced andouille sausage, and seasoned rice with bell peppers
    Southern Chicken Bog
  • Pappadeaux dirty rice made with seasoned sausage, fluffy long-grain rice, diced bell peppers, celery, and onions, cooked in a cast iron skillet and garnished with fresh parsley.
    Pappadeaux Dirty Rice
  • Air fryer honey chipotle chicken wings coated in a sticky sauce, garnished with chopped green onions.
    Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Wings

I Just Cook A Lot Emails

Enter your email address and we'll send it straight to your inbox.

I won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Footer

Logo for the website ijustcookalot.com with a picture of chef Spinelli
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact

Copyright © 2025 ijustcookalot.com

Notifications