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If you remember back in the day when words like "Macho" were considered good marketing and NOT toxic masculinity, then you will remember the Macho Combo Burrito from Del Taco (Naugles had it too, same company at that point). This thing is well Over a Pound, with Beef and Beans. It had both Red and Green Sauces with all the salad fixin's and a healthy dose of sour cream to top it all off. They changed the name to "epic" and it lost some of its punch along the way but you can still make one yourself. I'll show you how. Enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

If it wasn't for this burrito I may not be here. To say it saved my life time and time again is an understatement. I lived on these things every morning for about a year. It wasn't always the easiest thing to order. The words 'Beef' and 'Bean' sound similar through a drive-thru speaker I guess. It may have been me slurring my words from the hangover... regardless of who was at fault, I loved (still love) this burrito. I think you'll see why. Enjoy! Link my Del Taco's Taco Meat Video https://youtu.be/6yGHu84_iKk Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

Rufus is a 12-year-old, spoiled, pure bred, 75-pound Siberian Husky (not overweight, just huge) and he is 100% a husky to the core! If you ever thought about getting a husky, life is never boring! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

Everyone knows Del Taco has the best meat and beans. This is how to make them at home. Enjoy! Del Taco Seasoned Ground Beef recipe Taco Meat Ingredients 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup Texturized Vegetable Protein, TVP (optional) ¼ cup boiling water (for TVP) 1 cup water, for the meat 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onions 1 tbsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Garlic Powder ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp Salt 1 heaping tbsp Tomato Paste ½ tsp Sugar ¼ tsp of Citric Acid or 1 tsp Fresh Lime Juice Thickeners 1 tbsp Oat flour (ground instant oatmeal) 1 tbsp Masa Harina 1 tbsp AP Flour Refried Beans Ingredients 1 can Pinto beans ¼ cup Grated White Onion ½ tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp Cumin ½ tsp Garlic Powder ½ tsp Paprika ½ tsp Salt Pinch of Citric Acid or ¼ tsp Lime Juice Taco Meat 1) Soak ¼ cup TVP in ¼ cup of boiling water. Mix well and set aside 2) Brown 1 lb of ground beef until all the pink is gone. Do not drain 3) Put cooked ground beef in a food processor (carefully not getting grease in the food processor) and pulse around 4 times to chop up the beef, Set Aside for now 4) Put frying pan with beef grease back on the heat and add Thickeners to the grease. Stir well for about 1 minute to cook the flour to make a “Roux” 5) Add seasoning and minced onions to the pan and stir until is is all incorporated into the “Roux” 6) Add 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste and mix well. 7) Add 1//2 cup of water and mix well. Keep adding water until you get a “gravy” like consistency 8) Add Citric Acid or Fresh Lime Juice and stir in a little 9) Add you TVP mixture and ground beef to the pan and mix well to combine it all very well. 10) Cover and let simmer on lowest heat for about 10 minutes Refried Beans 1) Drain 1 can of pinto beans in a colander over a large bowl. Keep juice for later 2) Heat ½ tbsp of vegetable oil in a 2 quart sauce pan 3) Add ¼ cup grated white onion and cook about 1 ½ minutes until onion starts to brown slightly 4) Add bean to the pot and ½ tsp each of Cumin, Garlic Powder, Paprika and Salt. Stir well 5) Add Citric Acid or Lime Juice and let simmer on medium low heat for about 3 minutes 6) Mash beans with waffle style potato mashed, leaving a small portion of the bean untouched. 7) Add drained bean liquid to the beans to get the desired consistency. Let simmer on low heat about 5-7 minutes. Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I'm making the best Taquitos and Flautas in this video. Trust me, these are the real deal! No real recipe on this one, just technique so follow along and learn how to make your own Cantina Style Taquitos and Flautas. Enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I have two versions of this video. A short, mostly talking hands version and this full 21-minute Jibber-Jabber version. This video has a LOT more info but I get it, life is short. The shorter video will get you making great guac in less than 4 minutes. Enjoy! Recipe 2 ripe avocados juice of half a lime Salt, to taste, about 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp 1/3 of a Roma Tomato, diced into 1/4 " cubes 1/4 of a small White Onion, diced into 3/16" pieces, rinsed and drained 1/2 of a large Jalapeño, diced into 3/16" pieces Cilantro, finely chopped A squirt or two of Green Tabasco and a Spicy Green Hot Sauce Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I'm finally making my guacamole and I have two versions of this video. A short, mostly talking hands version (this one) and the full 21-minute Jibber-Jabber version. That one has a LOT more info but I get it, life is short. This video will get you making great guac in less than 4 minutes. If you want the other version, let me know in the comments and I will put that one out too. Enjoy! Recipe 2 ripe avocados juice of half a lime Salt, to taste, about 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp 1/3 of a Roma Tomato, diced into 1/4 " cubes 1/4 of a small White Onion, diced into 3/16" pieces, rinsed and drained 1/2 of a large Jalapeño, diced into 3/16" pieces Cilantro, finely chopped A squirt or two of Green Tabasco and a Spicy Green Hot Sauce Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

If you have a hangover the size of Texas then you need this burger! Even if you don't but you feel like taking a nap after breakfast is the best use of your day then you need this burger! btw, https://www.brandonherrerraforcongress.com is where you will find out more about the shirt. Vote Brandon Herrera for Texas 23rd!

Everyone loves curly fries but unless you are going through a drivethru or buying a bag of gross frozen fries there are limited options. There is really only the one option. Making your own! Don't worry, it's easy and fun. I'll show you.

I tried something new. I shot this whole video live and there are no edits for anything. Good, bad or ugly, it's all in here. Also, I am trying out some "pop ups" for info during the video. Please let me know what you think. Enjoy! Shrimp and Lobster Tortellini 1 small package of 3 cheese tortellini pasta Follow the directions on the package for cooking. Drain but do not rinse the pasta ½ lb 16-20 shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 lobster tails, taken out of their shells and cut in thirds 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, smashed 4 artichoke hearts, from a can, drained and rough chopped Add butter and oil to a hot 12” frying pan. When the butter is fully melted and all the other ingredients and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside for now Sauce: 3 tbsp butter 4 cloves of garlic, smashed ½ cup good white wine 1 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste Remove any liquid from the pan leftover from the shrimp and lobster but do not wipe out the frying pan. Add the butter and garlic and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the wine and let reduce for about 1 minute Add the heavy cream and salt and pepper. Simmer for about 1 ½ minutes. Do NOT scorch the cream! Add your shrimp, lobster and artichoke hearts back to the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and let the pasta thicken the sauce for about 1 minute. Serve with bread and maybe a Caesar salad if you'd like. Enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I love eating these so I got really good at making them. It is really easy. You don't need any fancy ingredients or a box of stuff to make it happen. Enjoy! Carrot Cake Muffin Recipe: 1 1/4 cup Flour (160g) 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (100g) 1/2 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar (100g) 3/4 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Nutmeg 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger 1/4 tsp Ground Clove (optional) 3/4 cup Canola Oil (or other neutral oil) 2 large eggs, room temp 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 tbsp Milk 1 1/2 cups Grated Fresh Carrots (170g) about 2 large carrots 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting: 4oz Cream Cheese, softened (1/2 block) 1/3 cup creamy Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 cups Powdered Sugar Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

The kitchen inspectors approve! These dog treats past inspection with flying colors. Your dogs will love them too and they are healthy. Win-Win! Recipe: 2 very ripe large bananas 2 eggs 1/3 cup Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth) 3 1/2 cups quick cooking oats (plus about 1/2 cup for rolling out) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp honey Preheat oven to350f (175c) Put your oven rack in the middle of the oven Smash the bananas and add the other wet ingredients. Mix well. Add the cinnamon and oats. Wear gloves while you squish the mixture into a dough ball. Let rest 15-20 minutes to hydrate the oats. Coat your work surface with some dry oats and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Add oats to the top of the dough to prevent sticking on your rolling pin. Cut out your treats and place on a baking seat lined with parchment paper Bake for 40 minutes for a good hard treat. 30-35 minutes for a softer treat. Let cool and feed to your pup. Keep left overs in the fridge in a zip top bag for up to a few weeks. Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check Me Out on X https://twitter.com/howtocooke Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

We are all looking for ways to save a little money these days. Buy cheap Tater Puffs or off brand fries comes with a big hit to flavor. It doesn't have to. Follow along and I'll show you how to fix these little spud duds and make them taterific! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

The Chicken sandwich has taken the world by storm and the spicy chicken is at the top of the list for me. This Pub Style Spicy Chicken Sandwich checks all my boxes for a great sandwich. The right spicy, crispy and deliciousness you need with a pint and some good times. Enjoy! Breading Recipe Wet Stuff 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp Chile de Arbol Powder 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chile Powder 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional) Dry Stuff 1 cup AP Flour 1/2 tsp Chile de Arbol Powder 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chile Powder 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 12 tsp Ground Black Pepper Garlic Aioli 1/4 cup Mayo 1 tbsp Minced Garlic from a jar (aka Jarlic) 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Pepper to taste Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

One of my worst videos I did in the early days was the Mexican Pizza and Meximelt video a few years ago. I was new and had no idea what I was doing. I redid these videos so anyone wanting to know how to make these great items can actually follow along and get great results. Enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I was doing a couple of reshoots for some older Taco Bell videos and I was craving a Meximelt. Since that original video was terrible I thought I'd redo it. BTW, there is a flaw in this video. Can you spot it? Leave me a comment. Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I really like Fan! This is by far the best flan I have ever had. Seriously, it is so creamy and delicious with the cream cheese in there. Enjoy! Flan de Queso recipe: 1 14oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 12oz can Evaporated Milk 1 8oz block of Cream Cheese, softened 5 eggs, room temp 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 1/4 to 2 cups Granulated Sugar Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

Theis is a great recipe for anyone who loves carnitas. If you don't like carnitas maybe it is because you never had it this good? Either way, I urge you to make this and eat this! It just might change your life... OK a little over sold there but still, it's dang good! Enjoy Slow Cooker Carnitas recipe: 1 Pork Should Blade bone-in roast (about 6-8 lbs) 1 orange, slices 1 yellow onion, quartered 3 cloves of Garlic, smashed 8oz Coca Cola (not diet or Pepsi) 2 cups water 2 Bay leaves 1/4 cup Snow Cap Lard (for frying) Put everything in the slow cooker (fat cap up) and cook 10 hours on low or 7 hours on high. Turn the roast over about 3/4 way though cooking Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

My buddy Brandon is not feeling so good right now and has some pretty strict dietary restrictions at the moment. I just wanted to make him something a little more fun than boiled chicken and soup. If you want to send thoughts a prayers for a speedy recovery, I'm sure he would very much appreciate that. Get better soon my friend! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

To see how to make all of this go to https://youtu.be/DTibhTaIAAI Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I had another dream and then this happened. Why not change up the flavors of Loco Moco, already amazing but this time it's spicy! Enjoy! Mexican Rice 1 cup Long Grain Rice 2 cups Chicken Stock 1/2 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Salt 1 heaping tsp Tomato Paste TexMex Gravy 1 cup Beef Stock 1 Tbsp AP Flour 1 Tbsp Butter 1/2 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Ground Mexican Oregano 1/2 tsp Salt Pinch of Black Pepper 1 tsp Maggi Seasoning 1 tsp Honey Burger Spice Dryrub 1 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Chipotle Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

They can't all be gems folks. This one goes off the rails but I will always be honest about my failures. Hope you enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

To round out the Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich menu from Carl's r / Hardees I made the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken sandwich. The only thing is this is a really boring sandwich and it needs some help. I added swiss and bacon to it and it brings this thing to life! Try and you'll see what I mean. Enjoy! Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

I had the weirdest dream about a burger that no one asked for and the world did not need. What if you country fried a burger patty and then country fried some bacon too? Of course it has to have some country gravy on it with homemade hamburger buns as well. I Give you the Country Ford Burger with Country Gravy and Country Fried Bacon. You're welcome world! Enjoy! Gravy 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp AP flour 1 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1oz breakfast sausage crumbles (or just the grease) Country Fried Breading mix 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp onion power 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 eggs more salt and pepper for the eggs Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke

If you want to see how to make the rest of the double double, including the buns and grinding the correct meat check out https://youtu.be/B361dqzpSYw Please share, subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode. To see recipes and more go to http://www.billcookes.com Check out my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtocooke Find Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howtocooke