Russell Cooks

Thank you for 10K! Glad you’re here💯

As a self-taught home cook, I’m thrilled to share my kitchen adventures with you.

I make this food to feed my family, not just for videos—nothing goes to waste.

My hope is to inspire you to try something new in the kitchen. Grateful and humbled by all your support and positive vibes.

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Fish n Chips Sandwich on Independence Day😉

Wild Caught Icelandic Cod
Beer Battered
Homemade Dill Tartar Sauce
Steak Cut Fries
Butter Toasted Brioche
Smash or Pass?

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5000 followers😮 Thank you for hitting that button! This has come quickly over the past 2 weeks. I’m shocked and humbled.

Is this when I’m supposed to tell you about myself?
Well I’m a 48 year old Capricorn
Day job is car salesman (19 years)
Favorite color is green but I’m colorblind
Happily married to my beautiful wife, Jess.
3 Girls, 1 Boy, 1 Son in Law, 1 Grandson
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict coming up on 5 years sobriety and Cooking is a HUGE part of it.
Favorite thing to cook are SmashBurgers
Least favorite is wasting food, I use everything.
iPhone 13 Promax & CapCut for the vids
Bob Marley & Tribe Called Quest is the kitchen soundtrack

I don’t cook for the camera; I cook to feed my family.
This is my creative outlet.

Sharing my creations here has been an unexpected blessing, so thank you to my newfound internet friends for your incredible support.

I hope my journey inspires you to try something new or learn something useful. There are no rules in cooking—trust your gut and make the family do the dishes.

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1 MILLION😳😳😳

Brisket, Homemade MacnCheese & Smoked Beans😋

Hate when that happens😉

“This might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten!” My Son

Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich from

Waiting for the Girls’s Performance & decided to treat myself
My FAVORITE Omelette!
Philly Steak with Red Pepper Jam
Sausage Gravy on the Biscuit.

What’s your favorite Mayo?

Mom & Dad Pre-Game before the Girl’s Comp.
“DIY Surf & Turf”
MD Lump Crab Dip
Wagyu Flank Steak Frites
Fancy Shmancy Ketchup lol
Thank you for the gift card JB💜

Buttery Pasta with Sawdust Parmesan. Classic Comfort Food.

Calabrian Bacon Alfredo Ravioli

On Sale:
Fresh Ravioli $7.99
Roasted Garlic Alfredo $2.49
Bacon $3.99
Leftover:
Calabrian Chili
Parmesan Reggiano
Dinner for Four under $20✔️

Brisket Delivery 📦

this was magical! I had big plans to do crazy stuff with it but after a long day I was just hungry. Quick water bath to heat it through and Boom 💥

Perfect Smoke, Peppery Pop and shred like Butter.

Bonus points for the Beef Back Ribs🎯

Thanks again!

I love meeting people through food and today I met(finally) one of my BBQ Heroes…..affectionately known as ”Doc!”

A Physics Professor who ADORES his Wife, Proud of his Son, Loves Wu-Tang, Tacos and is a Pit Master Extraordinaire!

We talked shop, life and broke bread with my family. I live for this stuff! Thank you so much for making the trip and bringing us your Texas Brisket & Beef Ribs.

Until next time Brother👊

Triple Kettle Burger 🍔

3 - Prime Blend
Spicy Candied Bacon
Caramelized Onions
BBQ Mayo
Pickles
Toasted Brioche
Lump Charcoal on the Weber

Baby Backs 1/2 Price Sale
Carolina Dirt & BBQ Sauce won from Giveaway
Dinner Under $20😉

3 Porterhouse & 1-Ribeye
Dry Brined 24 Hours
Sous Vide 129°/2.5 Hours
w/Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Garlic in the Bag
Removed, Pat Dry, Wire Rack, Fridge
Dinner Time
Brought to Room Temp
Scored the Fat
Used Bottom of WSM
Half Chimney FOGO Lump
Grate on top of Chimney
Brushed Steaks w/Clarified Butter
“Afterburner”
1100° flipping every 30-45 Seconds
Flaky Salt

2-Blue Cheese Butter Panko Crust
Grilled Bachan BBQ Butter Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes

Porterhouse for my Lady💙

you weren’t kidding!
Best Zucchini I’ve ever had!!!

Butter Basted Zucchini with Garlic, EVOO and Lemon.

Dino Ribs Done ✔️

Best bite in BBQ!

Brisket🔥

On deck for the weekend…..can’t wait!

Everything Bagel Cauliflower Thins 🥯
Cream Cheese 🧀
AF Bacon 🥓
Tomato 🍅
TJ Everything Bagel Seasoning 🧂
Cherry Hot Peppers 🌶

Homemade Keto Beef/Pork Meatballs.
Binder
Marinara
Whipped Spicy Ricotta
Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini

Am I the only one?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays🥛🍪
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Angel Hair Pasta from back of the pantry
Jarred Basil Alfredo Sauce (on sale)
Perdue Italian Chicken Portions (on sale)
Grilled in the Whatever Pan
Grilled Red Peppers (on sale)
Wood Dust Parmesan Cheese
Family LOVED this!

How many patties are on this stack?

3 Pounds of Keto Meal Prep💪

Would you like some pancakes?
“Sure”
Here you go!
“Can you put it on the table, I’m not hungry yet”🤦‍♂️