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About PJ's Recipes & Good Things

At PJ’s Recipes & Good Things, our mission is to bring people together through the joy of cooking and sharing delicious meals. From our kitchen to yours, we offer a collection of tried-and-true recipes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out, our goal is to inspire and support your culinary adventures. Join us as we celebrate the art of cooking and the pleasure of good company.

Featured Recipes

Steak Night!

Stay home and make a better steak than you can get in the best steakhouses.

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Italian Tuna Salad

A refreshing summer salad.

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Latest from Our Blog

T1’s Shrimp Pasta

by T1 Ball | June 1, 2024 | Fish, Italian, Main Course, Pasta | 0 Comments

Makes 4 servings Note: It is advisable to prep all ingredients before use… this dish requires relatively precise timing between pasta and added ingredients Ingredients 1 lb dried pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti) 2 Garlic cloves 1/2 med onion small diced 2 lemons zested...

Pasta Salad

by T1 Ball | July 13, 2023 | Italian, Pasta, Salads | 0 Comments

This pasta is great for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. It's also a great dish to take to a party. Ingredients 1lb pasta, fusilli or rotini 2 c grape tomatoes, halved or quartered 2 1/2 c blanched asparagus.. (270 grams) cut in 1 in lengths 1 c sliced green...

Chicken Thighs with White Beans

by PJ Ball | March 19, 2022 | Chicken, Main Course | 0 Comments

Serves 4Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 50 minutes Ingredients 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of any excess skin and fat Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing before serving3 ounces...

Pasta Carbonara

by PJ Ball | March 18, 2021 | Italian, Main Course, Pasta | 0 Comments

Serves 4-6 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients:1 pound spaghetti or linguine1/2 pound canadian bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted)2 garlic cloves, smashed1/4 cup white wine3 eggs1/2 cup pecorino romano, freshly...

Italian Tuna Salad

by T1 Ball | June 3, 2024 | Fish, Italian, Main Course, Salads | 0 Comments

A really good, authentic Italian tuna salad… great on a hot day. Highly, highly recommended. INGREDIENTS: Dressing 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher...

T1’s Shrimp Pasta

by T1 Ball | June 1, 2024 | Fish, Italian, Main Course, Pasta | 0 Comments

Quiche

by PJ Ball | September 11, 2022 | Main Course | 0 Comments

This is my dad's recipe for a ham and spinach quiche, but you could use other ingredients for the filling (cooked bacon, broccoli, asparagus, red bell pepper, different cheeses)... use your imagination! It also doubles easily. If you need 2 great, if not just "par...

Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust

by T1 Ball | September 4, 2022 | Baking, Dessert, Main Course | 0 Comments

This recipe is called "Possessive..." because PJ will surreptitiously hover over T1 while he makes pie dough. 😉 In truth, it is PJ's tried and true recipe. And it is simply the best. Makes 2 pie crusts with 9 inch diameter. Ingredients 3 cups...

Red Beans and Rice

by PJ Ball | August 24, 2022 | Main Course, Soup | 0 Comments

A delicious and economic crowd pleaser. Red beans and rice are a Monday evening tradition in our house, as they are in southern Louisiana as well. Serves 6-8Time: 2 1/4 hours, plus 8 hours soaking Ingredients:3 tablespoons table salt1 gallon water 1 pound...

Blackened Fish

by PJ Ball | August 20, 2022 | Fish, Main Course | 0 Comments

This is such an easy recipe, and can be easily adapted to the number of servings you want and the type of fish you have. My preference is a white fish, such as tilapia or cod fillets. A cast iron skillet is best, but a nonstick skillet will work. Prep time: 5...

Baked Salted Salmon w/ Dill

by PJ Ball | August 19, 2022 | Fish, Main Course | 0 Comments

Serves 4Prep time: 10 minutesInactive time: 1 hourCook time: 12-15 minutesRest time: 5-10 minutesTotal time: 1 1/2 hoursIngredients:2 pounds Salmon, skin on (wild caught is always best if available)1 tablespoon kosher salt3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more...

Pulled Pork

by T1 Ball | April 4, 2022 | Main Course, Pork | 0 Comments

Ingredients 6 - 9 lbs pork shoulder 2/3 cup salt 1/3 cup ground pepper Directions Combine salt and pepper and apply to washed pork shoulder. Cook pork shoulder, preferably in smoker, at 250f to 300f for about 4 hours… until internal temp is about 160F. When pork...

Chicken Thighs with White Beans

by PJ Ball | March 19, 2022 | Chicken, Main Course | 0 Comments

Tomato Sherry Soup

by PJ Ball | March 8, 2022 | Main Course, Soup | 0 Comments

I have never been a fan of tomato soup, except for this version.... yes please! Make this on a cold day, and serve with a slice of warm bread, grilled cheese sandwich, or your favorite panini on the side. Serves 6-8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes...

Lemon Meringue Pie

by PJ Ball | June 1, 2024 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets | 0 Comments

This is T1's favorite pie. Use Possessive PJ's Pie Crust. This is also a favorite of our dog Willie. In his younger days, Willie could climb onto the table if no one was looking and help himself to the pie. Preheat the oven 425f then reduce to 400f when baking for...

Red Velvet Cake

by PJ Ball | February 11, 2023 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets | 0 Comments

Ingredients ½ cup shortening, such as Crisco1 ½ cups sugar2 large or extra large eggs (room temperature)2 cups cake flour, such as Swan’s Down½ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup buttermilk1 ½ ounces (1 bottle) red food coloring1...

Crepes

by PJ Ball | February 6, 2023 | Breakfast, Dessert | 0 Comments

Ingredients 3/4 C all-purpose flour1 T sugar1 T salt2 eggs (beaten) 3 T melted butter3/4 C milk Directions Combine all ingredients... being sure to only mix in 1/2 of the milk until all flour lumps are dissolved. Add remaining milk when the batter is beaten smooth....

Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust

by T1 Ball | September 4, 2022 | Baking, Dessert, Main Course | 0 Comments

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

by T1 Ball | June 30, 2022 | Baking, Dessert | 0 Comments

Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 whole egg, beaten ¼ teaspoons table salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup...

Salted Carmel Sauce

by T1 Ball | April 4, 2022 | Dessert, Sweets | 0 Comments

Great accompaniment to pies and ice cream

Don’t Forget the Rum Apple Cake

by T1 Ball | March 14, 2021 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets | 0 Comments

Serves 6 (or 1 if my husband is eating it...) Prep time: 20 min.Cook time: 40 min.Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup of unsalted butter (one stick), softened2/3 cup sugar, plus more for the...

Baked Pears Pepin

by PJ Ball | February 25, 2021 | Baking, Dessert | 0 Comments

Baked Pears Pepin Serves 4Prep time: 15 minCook time: 30 minTotal time: 45 min Ingredients: 2 bartlett pears4 Tbl sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon2 Tbl lemon juice1/4 cup water2 Tbl butter, melted1 sheet frozen puffed pastry, thawed1/4 cup dark rum (optional)Vanilla ice cream...