'OMKalen': Kalen Levels Up Your Barbecue Game

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • It’s cookout season, and Kalen Allen is here to help you bring it to the barbecue. In this episode of "OMKalen," he reveals his secret recipes for hamburgers, baked beans, and his world famous peach cobbler. Get your BBQ sauce ready! (You’re going to need a lot.)
    #OMKalen
    #OMK
    #KalenAllen
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  • @emilyhuynh1662
    @emilyhuynh1662 Před 5 lety +1194

    “It was trifling.. people talked about me” 💀💀

  • @famadiao7678
    @famadiao7678 Před 5 lety +2599

    We don't measure spices we just put some in there til we hear our ancestors say :" enough my child" 😎

    • @makaylalavy6012
      @makaylalavy6012 Před 4 lety +42

      My grandmother is korean, and honestly I've learned ANY dish doesn't need exact measurements its just this happening 🤣

    • @jwilliamson586
      @jwilliamson586 Před 4 lety +16

      Underrated comment of the year 😄👍👍

    • @LelanisKitchen
      @LelanisKitchen Před 4 lety +22

      I promise you I hear my Grenny in my head say “Uhh huh” when I add the right amount or everything 😂

    • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
      @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove Před 4 lety +9

      Fama Diao not only with spices my grandma can make the best food without measuring anything😂😂 then you know she is turkish

    • @dynamicentry9631
      @dynamicentry9631 Před 4 lety +2

      I have a pastor you can talk too

  • @denisetucker804
    @denisetucker804 Před 5 lety +2838

    Thank you for showing people that just using salt & pepper is not seasoning the food

    • @aa-rg9zz
      @aa-rg9zz Před 5 lety +38

      It depends on what kind of food it is cuz some meats are flavorful by themselves

    • @jadabolar410
      @jadabolar410 Před 5 lety +140

      Ada Stayzen nah. You still need to season

    • @msgates2596
      @msgates2596 Před 5 lety +16

      @@jadabolar410 lol

    • @CrownedxKay
      @CrownedxKay Před 5 lety +3

      OKKKK!!!💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

    • @aa-rg9zz
      @aa-rg9zz Před 5 lety +1

      I still do for like beef and chicken and stuff

  • @Xio227
    @Xio227 Před 5 lety +915

    "I only wash my chicken and my veggies and my fruits ok mind ya business." 😂

    • @jaredd2191
      @jaredd2191 Před 5 lety +9

      ik that killed me
      😂
      😂
      😂

    • @oxysw1127
      @oxysw1127 Před 4 lety +2

      4:25 is when he says it

    • @ah6977
      @ah6977 Před 3 lety

      Oxysw thanks

  • @cutiexoxoxo1
    @cutiexoxoxo1 Před 5 lety +767

    "We gonna put pie crust on our bottom and pie crust on our top. Don't we love a versatile peach cobbler" 😂😂😂

  • @ikizagirl
    @ikizagirl Před 5 lety +2899

    Can we please get your momma on the show Kaaalen? interested to see the woman who raised you 😂

  • @Heather.Chaniece
    @Heather.Chaniece Před 5 lety +540

    Yesssssss! “If you can’t see the seasoning, you didn’t season it enough” lol I tell ppl that all the time lol and I know it’s seasoned well by the way my meat smells lol

  • @emilyanneseichko
    @emilyanneseichko Před 5 lety +796

    Me: "how much liquid smoke do I put in these baked beans?"
    Kalen: "boom boom boom."
    Me: *got it*

  • @someoneloved1095
    @someoneloved1095 Před 5 lety +354

    Someone:So Kalen how many bbq sauces you want?
    Kalen:Yes please

  • @Alisha-ml3kh
    @Alisha-ml3kh Před 5 lety +399

    “I really outdid myself” 😂😂 my mom says that all the time when she’s satisfied with her meals

  • @flala2261
    @flala2261 Před 5 lety +232

    1:54 “My muscle’s a little weak from the gym this morning” 😄
    I Love that, I’m gonna use that 💪✨

  • @antonregister1920
    @antonregister1920 Před 5 lety +84

    "Don't we love a 'versatile' peach cobbler?" and the face took me OUT💀

  • @breecastellano8271
    @breecastellano8271 Před 5 lety +67

    Every time he says baby, I feel so loved. Lol. Love the way he talks!

  • @captainnemo91
    @captainnemo91 Před 5 lety +140

    Kansas City is so proud of you Kalen! When you pulled out that Gates sauce I screamed with joy!

  • @ariglb
    @ariglb Před 5 lety +90

    "Don't we love a versatile uh...peach cobbler? *Squints*"🤣 I see what ya did there Kalen

  • @EbonynoIvory
    @EbonynoIvory Před 5 lety +666

    Bar-Be-Kay that's cute hurry up and trademark that 😂

  • @MsDanab27
    @MsDanab27 Před 5 lety +147

    That deep voice at 11:11 had me HOLLERING!! 😭😭🤣🤣

    • @sahriireid5332
      @sahriireid5332 Před 4 lety +8

      OKAY!!! THANK YOU!!! I WAS NOT READY 😂😂😭😭

    • @veekaykarma
      @veekaykarma Před 4 lety +11

      He sounded like tyler the creator 😭😭

    • @penigray7951
      @penigray7951 Před 4 lety +8

      I thought it was just me!!! I came 👀 for this comment 😂

    • @bunnybunny9447
      @bunnybunny9447 Před 4 lety +1

      OMG YASS

  • @amy-leekennaway16
    @amy-leekennaway16 Před 5 lety +529

    Kalen: We don't measure our ingredients cause we know how much to put in there
    Also Kalen: We need 1tsp garlic

    • @strongforu
      @strongforu Před 5 lety +49

      If you measure anything, garlic would be it.

    • @cherurjoy
      @cherurjoy Před 5 lety +6

      Garlic salt. That's better. Helps tame all that sweet. Really. The best!!!

    • @marcilk7534
      @marcilk7534 Před 5 lety +3

      CDF 53 Or mincing/crushing a fresh cloves of garlic.

    • @JD021
      @JD021 Před 5 lety +28

      It probably wasnt even a tsp because he didnt level it, so really he was just using it as a scooper..

    • @meriksen_
      @meriksen_ Před 5 lety

      😂

  • @dhatchick22196
    @dhatchick22196 Před 4 lety +2

    “Clean as you go!” ABSOLUTELY!

  • @salma-jm2ll
    @salma-jm2ll Před 5 lety +312

    Food Network, get this guy his own show 😭

  • @ljke
    @ljke Před 5 lety +64

    Wow that peach cobbler came out of the oven in a different dish! That is a magical recipe. lol

    • @americanprincess851
      @americanprincess851 Před 4 lety +3

      @Driipin Barbiie yes that usually happens with other shows too but they could have used the same extra dish.

  • @zaniyaelle2949
    @zaniyaelle2949 Před 4 lety +19

    “it was triflin people talked about me”
    😂☠️ i’m ded

  • @natalielawyerchick
    @natalielawyerchick Před 5 lety +14

    I caught that “bottom and top versatile peach cobbler” pun 😂😂😂

  • @EboJ13
    @EboJ13 Před 5 lety +63

    THAT cobbler looks delish! I love lots of crust as well. You and those bougie ingredients did that 😄

  • @scrappingscootergirl
    @scrappingscootergirl Před 5 lety +13

    two tips that I learned when you are done mixing the meat, put it all back together in a mound and then score the meat with the side of your hand for however many burgers you need so they will all be the same size and have the same cook time. Also when forming the patties, make them thinner in the centre and thicker at the edges because they plump when cooking and you want all the meat to be done. I love your videos! You are hilarious!

  • @EbonynoIvory
    @EbonynoIvory Před 5 lety +51

    A video with Kalen and Danni from Stovetop Kisses would be LEGENDARY!

  • @isabellahuggler3251
    @isabellahuggler3251 Před 3 lety +1

    the way he said sorry when he dropped the crust nearly made me cry it was so sad i wanted to give him a hug

  • @christianarnold8450
    @christianarnold8450 Před 5 lety +176

    Hello random person scrolling through the comments,
    I want to tell you to have a great day and stay blessed! I love you all! ;)

    • @raignav
      @raignav Před 5 lety +2

      arent you wonderful!!!!! have a great day as well!!!! You are amazing!

    • @christianarnold8450
      @christianarnold8450 Před 5 lety +1

      @@raignav Actually, that's YOU who is amazing! You earned yourself a subscriber! God Bless You!

    • @KatherineScale
      @KatherineScale Před 4 lety +1

      @@raignav I subbed you your really pretty btw

    • @KatherineScale
      @KatherineScale Před 4 lety +1

      @@christianarnold8450 so are you 😂

    • @queendede1484
      @queendede1484 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you love and god bless you your comment made my day

  • @elijahdavis1662
    @elijahdavis1662 Před 5 lety +37

    12 mins of Kalen is what I need to make it through 😂😂

  • @ghannianaseem8852
    @ghannianaseem8852 Před 5 lety +63

    Lol he switched the pie dish at the end 😂

  • @ellerenee3485
    @ellerenee3485 Před 4 lety +54

    “I have done it again.”
    -Kalen, 2019

  • @mooshe4017
    @mooshe4017 Před 5 lety +22

    From the all spice to the salted butter he hit ALL the right notes with that cobbler!

    • @drseafrog
      @drseafrog Před 5 lety

      Except fresh peaches are always better than canned

    • @mommynab
      @mommynab Před 5 lety +5

      @@drseafrog they can be better but he's right. Fresh peaches are inconsistent especially depending where you live. I live in the midwest, he's from Kansas, our fresh produce is hit or miss so a good quality canned or frozen peaches allows for a consistent recipe regardless of the season.
      The only thing he forgot was buttering the crust if its store bought, and brown sugar but he used honey so it's an alternative.

  • @mango8793
    @mango8793 Před 5 lety +49

    I think Kalen puts barbecue sauce in his water 😂

  • @torigarraghty6087
    @torigarraghty6087 Před 5 lety +43

    Longer video? Yas! Please give us more OMKalen 🥰😂😎

  • @kwyakhow5701
    @kwyakhow5701 Před 5 lety +362

    Can u show some people how to make some good cornbread cause some people's be dry

    • @ltm28
      @ltm28 Před 5 lety +6

      YES!!!!

    • @meriksen_
      @meriksen_ Před 5 lety +4

      Yes. Please do this!!!

    • @kalinnavyacheslavovna2760
      @kalinnavyacheslavovna2760 Před 5 lety +1

      he has

    • @Elubial
      @Elubial Před 5 lety +3

      And by some people do you mean yourself? 😂😂😂

    • @504girl3rd
      @504girl3rd Před 5 lety +5

      I absolutely do not understand how cornbread could come out dry if three of the main ingredients are eggs,milk,and melted butter. Or maybe that's just how I make it.🤔

  • @2theOmega
    @2theOmega Před 5 lety +35

    "Don't we love a versatile peach cobbler?"... *smiles into the camera*
    Me: Dies

  • @strongforu
    @strongforu Před 5 lety +52

    Great job Kalen! My family always put chopped onions in our burgers then cooked them. We also always 'doctored' store-bought baked beans with many of the same ingredients you used.

  • @shavinmccrotch9435
    @shavinmccrotch9435 Před 5 lety +8

    8:32 "Boujee sugar" 🤣
    And his face! 🤣

  • @Jessica-yv2lq
    @Jessica-yv2lq Před 5 lety +1

    I love how much you rep KC! I even recognize the top of that shirt, KC Charlie Hustle shirt. Love u Kalen! KC is so proud!

  • @sheiladavis1998
    @sheiladavis1998 Před 4 lety +1

    I just love his videos! He is very entertaining and keeps me laughing 😂

  • @Snebleh66
    @Snebleh66 Před 5 lety +167

    I got diabetes from those beans 🤣

    • @karesiacassis4429
      @karesiacassis4429 Před 5 lety +1

      snebleh66 Tell me about it 😆😆

    • @sophiac.9072
      @sophiac.9072 Před 4 lety

      @Maca Garcia Source so you think brown sugar is healthy?

    • @sophiac.9072
      @sophiac.9072 Před 4 lety

      @Maca Garcia Source ok then 🙄

    • @Stanbeomgyu
      @Stanbeomgyu Před 4 lety +9

      Maca Garcia Source its a joke

    • @mrm09100
      @mrm09100 Před 3 lety

      The bbq sauces he used were sweet, so yeah with the brown sugar and honey, those beans were sweet!! Lol

  • @jerrygereden
    @jerrygereden Před 5 lety +18

    one cup of sugar in canned peaches
    "you dont want too sweet cobbler"

  • @AMonsta_
    @AMonsta_ Před 3 lety

    “Finely chopped
    onions
    Some”
    Bruh I’m dead 💀😂😂

  • @celebritycontent3492
    @celebritycontent3492 Před 4 lety

    4:41, the way he said “ mind ur business “ 😭😭🤣

  • @noriecalinao6035
    @noriecalinao6035 Před 5 lety +43

    Get you a man that cares abt you as much as kalen cares abt bbq sauce

  • @nurseaylla
    @nurseaylla Před 5 lety +8

    I wait all week to see more of Kalen!! He gives off such good positive energy, i adore him!
    Btw he needs his own tv show! 💜💜💜🌟💯

    • @Noods-tw4nj
      @Noods-tw4nj Před 5 lety

      Don't forget the restaurant, which the FIRST one should be in KC for us lol

  • @Music-xb2lx
    @Music-xb2lx Před 4 lety +3

    Regular recipes: 1 cup, 1 tsp, 2 tbsp, 2/3.
    Kalen’s recipes: a dab, boom boom boom, some, a dollop😂

  • @brenguerra703
    @brenguerra703 Před 4 lety

    I seriously can't get enough of Kalen

  • @SailorMoon37
    @SailorMoon37 Před 5 lety +4

    I literally can't wait to see this in like 10 yrs when he's got recipes 🥰 ur so inspiring!

  • @pamcrable7333
    @pamcrable7333 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for the seasonings! Love you! And love Kansas City!! Keep up the good work!💞🌹💞

  • @tiwainashanda
    @tiwainashanda Před 5 lety +10

    Haaaaaaa that look at the camera when you said I’ve done it again lol 😆

  • @anitajinfla9762
    @anitajinfla9762 Před 5 lety +6

    Love this... Cooking with Kalen !
    You are hilarious!! 😂

  • @axhortoful
    @axhortoful Před 4 lety +6

    Omg barbecue sauce in the meat??? Considered me schoooled! Nice!!

  • @shannonwestfield6641
    @shannonwestfield6641 Před 5 lety +4

    My Daddy taught me to make baked beans. We use molasses brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Then you basket weave bacon on the top and bake in the oven till bacon is done. I don't eat them but they are always a big hit. I slso use bbq sauce in my meatloaf.

    • @b1k2q34
      @b1k2q34 Před 5 lety

      Mustard ruins everything, though.

  • @jennifercollins7458
    @jennifercollins7458 Před 4 lety

    I agree about seasoning your meat! I’ve always said that if you can’t see the seasoning you don’t have enough. Seasoning is measured with your soul

  • @jeremyjudkins
    @jeremyjudkins Před 5 lety

    Been craving a new Kalen video!

  • @Allypeace10
    @Allypeace10 Před 5 lety +53

    Forget Gordon Ramsey, Kalen is blessing our taste buds with his cooking!

  • @aissadiop9566
    @aissadiop9566 Před 5 lety +10

    Yass kalen better be out here cooking 😂

  • @imBlessedTruly
    @imBlessedTruly Před 5 lety +2

    Did not know he was from Kansas City! You betta represent deeeeeeeen! Lol

  • @RuthieAnde43
    @RuthieAnde43 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the "sup dog" apron! That needs to be marketed and sold!

  • @bobbys7413
    @bobbys7413 Před 5 lety +15

    God I love this man.

  • @carmenneumann9479
    @carmenneumann9479 Před 5 lety +43

    Kalen.......saute onions and garlic...then add to raw meat adds huge flavor

    • @missarnold1988
      @missarnold1988 Před 5 lety +1

      That's how I make my meat loaf. I saute my onions n greens peppers b4 mixing the meat

    • @FlyFreely8272
      @FlyFreely8272 Před 5 lety +4

      Caramelized onions and garlic are delicious 😋

    • @courtneyss3426
      @courtneyss3426 Před 4 lety

      He added them to the meat raw. They weren't sautéed beforehand.

    • @randomheadful7190
      @randomheadful7190 Před 3 lety

      That’s how I make my hamburgers and meatballs.

  • @lololo8051
    @lololo8051 Před 5 lety

    Anybody else started watching these with a straight face and gradually started chuckling more and more throughout the videos ?

  • @jeburrough
    @jeburrough Před 5 lety

    I love him! So glad to see a video of Kalen again!!!

  • @hilarylpn3151
    @hilarylpn3151 Před 5 lety +8

    Kaylen would probably judge this but some grilled bell peppers and onion are very good in baked beans as well. Of course a bunch of smoked paprika and Chipotle chilli powder with some garlic salt.

  • @bs-bd5nf
    @bs-bd5nf Před 5 lety +5

    omg i love ellen sm💗💗 i’m never this early

  • @Simpliyvonne
    @Simpliyvonne Před 4 lety

    This video game me pure joy. He is everything!

  • @HaleyGriswold
    @HaleyGriswold Před 5 lety +8

    Just in time for the Fourth of July!! Love Kalen❤️

  • @victoriavonnostitz
    @victoriavonnostitz Před 5 lety +117

    my family must be from Kansas City because my family makes their baked beans and hamburgers the same way!!

    • @judykayali6491
      @judykayali6491 Před 5 lety +1

      Victoria von nostitz this is off topic but you look like ellie woods

    • @victoriavonnostitz
      @victoriavonnostitz Před 5 lety

      Lana del rey Is my mom lol I’ve never heard that one before. Thanks 😁

  • @ShayeEstaAqui
    @ShayeEstaAqui Před 5 lety

    UGHHHHH I LOVE HIM❤❤❤ ELLENNNNN BLESS YOU FOR BRINGING HIM TO TV!!!

  • @melbagnato22
    @melbagnato22 Před 5 lety

    I love him! Give him a show NOW.

  • @abukhizar4088
    @abukhizar4088 Před 5 lety +20

    A recipe has no soul you as the cook must bring soul to the recipe

  • @jaavitrons3589
    @jaavitrons3589 Před 5 lety +44

    When the peach cobbler pan was clear then tan and smaller after cooked 😂😂😂

    • @_tonya_
      @_tonya_ Před 5 lety +9

      I know right!? I was like, "now I know I'm not hallucinating but that casserole dish is definitely different!" 😭

    • @jaavitrons3589
      @jaavitrons3589 Před 5 lety +2

      @@_tonya_ lol agreed

    • @chalkmaker
      @chalkmaker Před 5 lety +1

      Maybe he burnt the first one?

    • @randomlyzoe2094
      @randomlyzoe2094 Před 5 lety +16

      maybe they already made a peach cobbler ahead of time then just showed the process, to save time...

    • @jaavitrons3589
      @jaavitrons3589 Před 5 lety +1

      @@randomlyzoe2094 they did

  • @eden4190
    @eden4190 Před 4 lety

    His smile and his eyes are so precious and beautiful, like gosh 🥰 and his personality is sweet and funny. He's just an overall perfect person 😊

  • @cassier8414
    @cassier8414 Před 4 lety

    Same applies for (Alaska) Natives with the seasonings. I add in spices until hear the voices of my ancestors say 'that's enough my child'....then I add an extra few dashes to be safe.

  • @_tonya_
    @_tonya_ Před 5 lety +13

    Those baked beans could still use some chopped onion and browned ground beef, takes it to the next level hunnayyyyyyy 😋

    • @LadyKane77
      @LadyKane77 Před 5 lety +2

      Yasssssss Ms. Tonya!!! You know about it!!

    • @_tonya_
      @_tonya_ Před 5 lety

      @@LadyKane77 mmm mmm mmm delicious I'm trying to tell you

    • @KV-mz8ro
      @KV-mz8ro Před 5 lety +2

      Don't forget the bell pepper.

    • @b1k2q34
      @b1k2q34 Před 5 lety +1

      No on the beef, though.

    • @jyesthamars
      @jyesthamars Před 4 lety

      chopped onion is baked beans is delicious omg 😭

  • @Saint.Monica
    @Saint.Monica Před 5 lety +3

    Kalen!! Represent. I didn't know you were from KC! 🤗😘

  • @MimiDec1996
    @MimiDec1996 Před 3 lety

    We need more videos of him.
    He's hilarious.

  • @ASHELYR90
    @ASHELYR90 Před 5 lety

    Can't wait to try this....Love this guy👍

  • @alfredosoto5392
    @alfredosoto5392 Před 5 lety +3

    OMG that was really incredible

  • @proudmommytoowenandmilo2294

    Kalen, when you make your burgers next time, put a thumbprint in the middle of them to keep them extra juicy! You just shape the burger, lay your thumb on top and gently push down. You cook flat side down first and only flip once. It'll change your life, I promise 😊

    • @oddiezworld9428
      @oddiezworld9428 Před 5 lety +2

      Hmmm really I will try this thanks for sharing

    • @proudmommytoowenandmilo2294
      @proudmommytoowenandmilo2294 Před 5 lety +2

      @@oddiezworld9428 Of course :) there are plenty of videos online to demonstrate if I wasn't clear 🤣 I think I first saw it from Bobby Flay!

  • @rachelcatotyson
    @rachelcatotyson Před 5 lety

    He is sooo funny, you’ve just got to love his personality

  • @chachieandme
    @chachieandme Před 5 lety

    Love Love Love this video. Peach cobbler is my all time favorite dessert. I usually have my auntie make it for me. I might try it to make it myself now. Thanks, Kalen!

  • @leentamimi6209
    @leentamimi6209 Před 5 lety +3

    MY FAVORITE GUY❤️

  • @angelasmith9758
    @angelasmith9758 Před 5 lety +109

    Who are the 175 people who didn’t like this video?! Vegans!!!!

  • @DestineMarie
    @DestineMarie Před 5 lety +2

    I didn't know you were from KC but the best ppl are!!

  • @christines1924
    @christines1924 Před 5 lety

    I LOVE YOU, K!!!! I'm going to make that peach cobbler and am so happy I don't have to wait for the peaches to ripen 🤣

  • @Brooksie603
    @Brooksie603 Před 5 lety +4

    The oven magically changed the baking dish for the peach cobbler!

    • @toystarr7951
      @toystarr7951 Před 5 lety

      Kristy W...lol I was just about to post something about the baking dish 🤣
      Also did he say this is the best peach cobbler I never made or ever made 😂🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @fruitloops2863
    @fruitloops2863 Před 5 lety +9

    Yes Kalen... I never tried the lemon juice in my peach cobbler. Sounds delicious. 😍😋🍑

    • @strongforu
      @strongforu Před 5 lety +2

      I think that 'bougie' bourbon vanilla extract was also key.

    • @marcilk7534
      @marcilk7534 Před 5 lety +1

      Lemon juice brightens up the flavor and balances all the sweetness, especially if your using canned peaches that were sitting in a sweet liquid.

  • @aquietplace5832
    @aquietplace5832 Před 5 lety +1

    The inclination in his voice when he dug into that cobbler! 🤣

  • @fonda7061
    @fonda7061 Před 4 lety

    This is a magic show with that peach cobbler in a different pan

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana Před 5 lety +32

    Leave some for me dear, I'll bring my plate yo!

  • @carmenneumann9479
    @carmenneumann9479 Před 5 lety +5

    Saute onions and add to beans with seasonings

    • @gknee3
      @gknee3 Před 5 lety

      I was thinking the same!

  • @TiaLaMuneca
    @TiaLaMuneca Před 4 lety

    11:11 😂😂 that bass had me ☠️

  • @tayalashae8772
    @tayalashae8772 Před 5 lety

    i love watching Kalen. he’s so funny omfg

  • @chasitymmmm
    @chasitymmmm Před 5 lety +11

    I love you but the next time u double dip you tasting finger...... We gonna fight😂😂😂😂

  • @anikaallen3741
    @anikaallen3741 Před 5 lety +4

    Boougie ingredients always seem to find him 😂

  • @kailyn4173
    @kailyn4173 Před 4 lety

    He is so funny! I love him! I did every time his voice gets super deep and manly😂😂

  • @bebetucker1
    @bebetucker1 Před 3 lety

    Im going to try all those recipes, thanks 🤤😋😊👍🏾

  • @tataiinsertlastnamehere6471

    So ....I'll buy that cookbook, just saying