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Surf & Turf at Home with Chef JJ
Surf & turf at home? Chef JJ has you covered đ„
Seafood Paella
This seafood paella is filled with clams, mussels, shrimp and lobster, and bursting with flavor! đ„ Chef JJ tells you how you can make this and more on all-new #JustEats Wednesdays at 9p/8c.
Smoked Turkey Leg
Ragout
Chef JJ cooks a special meal for 2 ladies who help keep his restaurant empire up and running! For Adriana Johnson and Lisa Cash, he lays out a mint julep, followed by a smoked turkey leg ragout over pappardelle pasta. đ„ A new #JustEats premieres every Wednesday at 9p/8c!
For the Ladies
Chef JJ cooks a special meal for 2 ladies who help keep his restaurant empire up and running! For Adriana Johnson and Lisa Cash, he lays out a mint julep, followed by a smoked turkey leg ragout over pappardelle pasta. đ„ A new #JustEats premieres every Wednesday at 9p/8c!
A Refreshing White Sangria
Get your glasses ready for the perfect summer drink đ Learn how you can put this drink and others together on #JustEats with Chef JJ Wednesdays at 9p/8c!
Shrimp Korma with Terrence Wheeler
This shrimp korma is one you have to taste to believe! đ€ See how Chef JJ and Terrence Wheeler whip it up in an all-new #JustEats with Chef JJ, every Wednesday at 9p/8c!
Catfish & Grits with Ingrid Best
The age-old question: How do you like your grits? Chef JJ prefers savory, while Ms. Ingrid Best prefers sweet.
Pork Empanadas
Look how juicy and tender Chef JJ's pork is for his pork empanadas! đ Don't miss all-new episodes of #JustEats with Chef JJ on Wednesdays at 9p/8c!
The Wine Down with Robin McBride
Wine down with Chef JJ! đ· Grab a glass of your favorite red or white and get to know Robin McBride of THE McBride Sisters Wine Company on Just Eats with Chef JJ. Catch a new episode every Wednesday at 9p/8c!
A Flavorful Lasagna
Chef JJ whips up two flavorful pastas in an all-new #JustEats on Wednesday at 9p/8c on CLEO TV!
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Turkey Burger Sliders
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Itâs all about party food and Chef JJ gets the party started with Actress/ singer Danielle Summons. He makes mini turkey sliders, followed by honey BBQ wings, and a collard green dip that every party guests loves.
ep. 550
party food
Honey BBQ Wings
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Collard Greens and Artichoke Dip
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Chef JJ shows us some rice dishes that are great for the main meal and for dessert. On the menu is seafood paella with clams, mussels, shrimp and lobster. Then itâs sticky rice topped with coconut cream & mango sauce.
ep. 549
rice is right
seafood paella
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Thai Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream and Mango
Chef JJ cooks a special meal for 2 ladies who help keep his restaurant empire up and running. For Adriana Johnson and Lisa Cash, he lays out a mint julep, followed by a smoked turkey leg ragout over pappardelle pasta.
ep. 548
for my ladies
Turkey Neck Bone Ragout with Paradelle
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Mint & Basil Julep
Itâs all about Tapas and Cocktails, on the menu is a mixed berry white sangria served with spicy shrimp in a garlic sauce. Then itâs chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon served with a lavender infused gin and tonic.
ep. 547
tapas & cocktails
Shrimp in Spicy Garlic Sauce
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Lavender Gin & Tonic
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Chorizo Bacon Wrapped Dates
White Sangria
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PARTY FOOD
Chef JJ makes 2 delicious curry meals. First he cooks up muscles and octopus in a coconut curry broth served with toasted French bread and then he makes a creamy and delicious shrimp korma served over rice.
ep. 546
curry, curry, curry
Mussels and Octopus
in a Coconut Curry Broth
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limon-cello
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Shrimp Korma
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PARTY FOOD
Fusce viverra,
ac viverra
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Inspiration
PARTY FOOD
Itâs a new spin on surf & turf and Chef JJ is bringing it! He makes chopped chorizo and potato hash with pan seared brown butter scallops. Then itâs oxtail and lobster nachos topped with cheese and jalapenos.
ep. 545
surf & turf
Oxtail & Lobster Nachos
Chorizo Potato Hash with Scallops
If you love a taste of the south then this episode is for you. JJ is joined by wine entrepreneur Ingrid Best. On the menu is catfish & creamy grits, then itâs a sweet and delicious it a peach crisp!
ep. 544
southern vibes
catfish & grits
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peach cobbler crisp
Chef JJ share one of his favorite foods inspired by his Puerto Rican Grandmother. He slow cooks a pork shoulder and makes pork empanadas. Then he prepares a drink that is a family favorite, rum, cola, and sweet cherries.
ep. 543
puerto rice in the house
pork empanadas
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rum & coke
Stylist/designer Ashlee Muhammad stops by and Chef JJ makes her a kicked up turkey dinner, first itâs a mixed berry rosemary rum smash, then itâs braised turkey wings smothered in gravy and cabbage on the side.
ep. 542
kicked up turkey
Braised Turkey Wings with Cornbread & Braised Cabbage
Chef JJ hops in the kitchen and lays out some appetizers and desserts to die for. He makes chicken tika kebobs with shishito peppers followed by a biscuit strawberry short cake with fresh whipped cream.
ep. 541
Appetizers & Desserts to Die for
Chicken Tikka Vegetable kebabs
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
Strawberry Short Cake
Itâs the ultimate, Afro-Caribbean meal for Host/Commentator & talk show Executive Producer Jawn Murray. Chef JJ cooks up tender and delicious oxtails in gravy, served with sauteed cabbage, and brown rice and beans.
ep. 540
afro caribbean vibes
jerk oxtails
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Brown Rice & Beans
Sauteed Cabbage, Onions & peppers
Chef JJ share one of his favorite foods inspired by his Puerto Rican Grandmother. He slow cooks a pork shoulder and makes pork empanadas. Then he prepares a drink that is a family favorite, rum, cola, and sweet cherries.
ep. 539
seafood party
Charbroiled Oysters
with ginger, garlic & green onions
Shrimp Crawfish
Etouffee
Itâs a pizza party for adults, the guests are getting good food and JJ is getting good financial tips. Chef JJ makes a truffle mushroom pizza, and a flat bread smoked trout pizza, a special cocktail called a cheer-royale.
ep. 538
adult pizza party
kir royale
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PARTY FOOD
Truffle Mushroom Pizza
Grilled Flatbread with smoked trout & potatoes
It doesnât get any better than this meal, as Chef JJ cooks up the best cowboy steaks money can buy, topped with homemade steak sauce. He serves it with truffle mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
ep. 537
jj's steakhouse
Bone-In Cowboy Steaks
Creamed Spinach
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Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Chef JJ gets in the kitchen with 2 behind the scenes friends Alain & Cee. He kick things off with a tequila, grapefruit, and basil cocktail, Then he makes spicy shrimp and chicken tacos, and homemade guacamole and chips.
ep. 536
tacos & tequila
chicken tacos
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chips & guac
paloma cocktail
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PARTY FOOD
shrimp tacos
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Fusce viverra,
ac viverra
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Inspiration
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PARTY FOOD
JJ brings out the best for Sunday dinner! He cooks up a slow cooked braised short ribs in a creamy gravy served with garlic mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus. For dessert itâs a mixed berry compote over ice cream.
ep. 535
family dinner
braised short ribs with mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus
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Boozey Mixed Berry Compote over Vanilla Ice Cream
Wine entrepreneur Robin McBride brings the wine from her vineyard for this episode. Chef JJ pairs the white wine with a simple salad topped with pesto, then pairs the red wine with lamb and pan seared purple broccoli.
ep. 534
wine & dine
Seared Lamb Loin Chops
Sauteed Purple Broccoli and Sherry Vinegar & Tomato Butter Sauce
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
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Fluffy Couscous
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PARTY FOOD
Pasta is on the menu and JJ cooks up a meal that is delicious and satisfying. First itâs a Cajun chicken and shrimp alfredo seasoned to perfection. Then itâs a 3 cheese lasagna with spicy sausage and spinach.
ep. 533
pasta time
Cajun Chicken Shrimp alfredo
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kicked up lasagna
Chef JJ cooks up a healthy & filling meal for R & B singer Eric Roberson. On the menu is creamy chicken noodle soup loaded with vegetables and flavor. Then he makes a seared salmon over kale, apple and cranberry salad.
ep. 532
Healthy & filling
chicken noodle soup
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seared salmon kale salad
Chef JJ heads to the local farmers market, and buys Honey nut squash to make squash ravioli, then he gathers lettuce and other veggies along with roasted chicken to make a seasonal salad topped with homemade butter milk dressing.
ep. 531
farm to table
farmer's market salad
butternut squash ravioli
Chef JJ is keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious for his guest, Rapper Maiya The Don. He lays out pan seared Branzino, rice pilaf and a quick sauteed Bok choy
ep. 530
super simple meals
seared branzino
bok choy
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flavored rice
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In this episode, itâs all about dinner for 2, and Chef JJ lays out a great meal thatâs perfect for any dinner date. He starts with tender and juicy porkchops and gravy served with collard greens and roasted baby potatoes.
ep. 529
dinner for 2
pork chops with shrimp & crawfish gravy
Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes
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collard greens
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Chef JJ shows off for Rapper Freeway with a quick and easy BBQ meal that you can prepare indoors. He lays out BBQ brisket sliders, smokey baked beans, and simple coleslaw that helps bring the BBQ feel right into your home.
ep. 528
quick & easy bbq
brisket sliders
Herbaceous Cole Slaw
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baked beans
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Chef JJ shows us some rice dishes that are great for the main meal and for dessert. On the menu is seafood paella with clams, mussels, shrimp and lobster. Then itâs sticky rice topped with coconut cream & mango sauce.
ep. 527
rice is right
spicy rigatoni with sausage
Spicy Apricot, Soy and Ginger Wings
Radio Host, & coffee connoisseur Angela Yee stops by for cocktails and conversations. JJ makes an expresso martini, along with pan seared chicken with pollo guisado ragout and serves it with a mixed green salad topped with sherry dressing.
ep. 526
light & easy entertaining
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Pollo Guisado Ragout
espresso martini
Chef JJâs family favorites are front in center in this episode. He starts out with a fried catfish sandwich thatâs golden brown and delicious served with another favorite, fried plantains.
ep. 525
family favorites
Fried Catfish Sandwich with Fried Plantains
Itâs all about small bites, on the menu is marinated grilled chicken skewers served with a citrus flavored mojito then he makes a seafood ceviche and a sweet and smooth margarita.
ep. 534
Cocktails & Small BitesÂ
Marinated Chicken Pincho Skewers
Basil, Lemon & Tangerine mojito
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Red Snapper and Citrus Ceviche
Chef JJ Is keeping it fresh and delicious and itâs all about fresh fish in this episode. He cooks up a whole Branzino with citrus herbs, encrusted in salt and baked ,then he lays out a BBQ salmon bites with a citrus herb salad.
ep. 523
fresh fish
salt baked fish
bbq salmon bites
Chef JJ shares great recipes with sports anchor Khristina Williams. On the menu are lamb shanks with sweet potato polenta, and the cocktail of the day is champagne infused with mango and ginger beer.
ep. 522
meals for 2
Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks
Champagne Mango Cocktail
Sweet Potato Polenta
In this episode,
Chef JJ is keeping it fresh and delicious. The catch of the day is fried catfish and shrimp fried to perfection, served along with creamy coleslaw. Â
ep. 521
jj's fish fry
fried shrimp
catfish bites & cole slaw
Thick flavorful and delicious is the only way to describe
Chef JJâs Down home gumbo. He is joined in the kitchen with New Yorkâs famous foodie Dominek better known as âDom Nâ the city.â
ep. 520
gumbo on my mind
Gumbo Z'Herbes
JJ's Fruit Infused Sangria
In this episode JJ gets his inspiration from the NYC style chopped cheese sandwich. First itâs a ground beef, onion, and cheese sandwich, then itâs a lobster and shrimp cheese bowl.
ep. 519
Chopped Cheese all day
chopped cheese
seafood chopped cheese bowl
In this episode
Chef JJ jumps in the kitchen and whips up some recipes that he calls feel good food. He fuels the body with a hearty red lentil soup, then prepares a protein packed smoothie.
ep. 518
food as fuel
red lentil soup
protein fruit smoothie
No meat allowed in this episode, Chef JJ hangs out with the founder of HBCU week, Ashley Christopher gets JJâs special vegan-ish meal. He cooks up curried rice and chickpeas with eggs served with seared cauliflower steaks.
ep. 517
vegan-ish
Cauliflower Steak with curry rice
If you love crab cakes then JJâs Crab Cake BLT is for you. JJ invites over his good friend, celebrity handbag designer Sherone Barber, and lays out a crab cake sandwich thatâs filling and flavorful. Then itâs a JJ style Moscow Mule.
ep. 516
jj's sandwich shop
crab cake blt
tequila lime moscow mule
Chef JJ cooks up one pot pasta dishes that will become your super simple go to meals. He makes a chicken and penne pasta with a little Cajun kick then itâs pasta with shrimp in a creamy pesto sauce.
ep. 515
one pot pasta
creamy cajun pasta
Pesto Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp
In this episode Chef JJ cooks up a healthy, hearty meal, with his vegan friends in mind. Pilar Scratch and Lexi Gonzales get a top notch meatless treat. He makes a creamy vegan risotto, then cooks up a black rice salad.
ep. 514
healthy & hearty
Vegan Mushroom Risotto
black rice salad with coconut lime dressing
Chef JJ invites over longtime friend Kamal Grant, owner of Sublime Donuts, the hottest go to spot in Atlanta. On the dinner menu are juicy pork chops and apple sauce served with a light refreshing daiquiri with a special JJ spin.
ep. 513
off the cuff
pork chop with apple sauce & vinaigrette salad
blood orange daiquiri
In this episode Chef JJ has some special recipes just for the kids, he kicks things off with a Pasta Bolognese. Then he lays out a ramen noodle dish that is the best homemade ramen you will ever eat.
pasta bolognese
Vegetable Ramen
Noodle
ep. 512
kickin' it
with the kids
JJ hits the kitchen with one of the food world best and brightest Paola Velez drops by and they cook up and oxtails rice and bean and old time favorite. Then Paola give JJ a lesson on how to make the perfect black and white cookie.
ep. 511
for the culture
Oxtails, Rice & Peas
Black & White Cookies
Chef JJ gives viewer
a treat and new spin on how to prepare one of his favorite foods. He fires up the grill pan, seasons and sears tender and tasty soft shell crabs that are packed with flavor.
ep. 510
all about the crab
grilled soft shell crab
Chef JJ gets comfy at home with the ultimate recipe. A dash of good friends like Marcus Samuelsson, Chef Fairyal and Chef Airis, and lays out the perfect meal steamed clams and yucca fries.
ep. 509
my comfort kitchen
Steamed Clams w Yucca Fries
Itâs the best way to have an authentic island meal and on the table in no time at all. Coconut Chicken curry is on the menu in this episode. Chef JJ lays out flavor on top of flavor with a delicious curry kick.Â
ep. 508
curry in a hurry
Coconut Chicken Curry
Chef JJ shows food editor Jamila Robinson, his twist on Peri â Peri Fish, he pairs that with a fresh corn salad that is spice just right to compliment the fish.
ep. 507
weeknight dinners
Peri Peri Fish with Corn Salad
Chef JJ shows us why breakfast is the most important meal of the day. On the menu, is spiced brown rice porridge, also a brown rice waffles both dishes topped with sweet fresh berries.
ep. 506
bangin' breakfast
brown rice waffles
Black & White Cookies
Chef JJ shows us why breakfast is the most important meal of the day. On the menu, is spiced brown rice porridge, also a brown rice waffles both dishes topped with sweet fresh berries.
ep. 506
bangin' breakfast
beef & broccoli
chinese style
fried rice
This chicken dinner is definitely a winner, itâs simple, and delicious Check out JJÂ as he prepares a tender and juicy roast chicken served along with a couscous salad.
ep. 504
chicken dinner
guava habanero glazed pan roasted Chicken leg quarters with israeli couscous salad
Chef JJ hops in the kitchen and shows Tik Tok super star Comedian Justin Silva ideas for great entertaining. On the menu is spiced lamb rice and a ceviche with scallops, shrimp, and coconut.
ep. 503
easy entertaining
cinnamon lamb rice
Ceviche with Bay Scallops, shrimp &
coconut
In this episode Itâs a taste of 2 cultures, JJ kicks things off with buttery and flaky beef patties. Then he whips out the wok and cooks curried chicken lo meinÂ
ep. 502
carib-asian nights
beef patties
curry chicken lo mein
Chef JJ spices things up with guests Kala and Maya Johnstone, owners of âFood Chasers.â On the menu is a meaty Liberian style jollof rice spiced just right, served along with a spicy cantaloupe margarita.
ep. 501
spice it up
Liberian Jollof Rice
Spicy Cantaloupe Margarita