Chef Tobias Cooks

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

Another CLASS!!! I’m busy🧡..See you on the Live!!!

YOUR KITCHEN. YOUR FAMILY. THEIR SAFETY!

Did you know that everyday kitchen habits can make a BIG difference in keeping your family safe?

Join Three Seeds Organization for an exciting, 90-minute interactive online class:

Everyday Kitchen Habits That Keep You and Your Family Safe

Featuring Chef Tobias Cooks, Food Safety Educator & ServSafe® Instructor!

Whether you're cooking for one, preparing meals for your family, or simply looking to improve your kitchen skills, this class is for YOU!

Here's what you'll learn:

- Safe cooking, cooling, storing leftovers, and reheating
- Food safety from the grocery store to your kitchen
- Simple professional kitchen habits you can use at home
- Interactive Q&A where you can ask your food safety and meal-prep questions

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM or 4:00 PM PST

Location: Here!! On Facebook Live

You don't have to be a chef to meal prep like one!

At Three Seeds Organization, we believe education and wellness begin with empowering individuals and families with practical tools they can use every day.

Help us spread the word! Tag a friend, share this post, and invite someone who could benefit from learning safer kitchen habits.

10/27/2026

🎃🥧 FALL BAKING WITH CHEF TOBIAS COOKS! 🍂❤️

Hey, everyone! Happy Fall!

Halloween is almost here, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! So you know what that means? It’s time to pull out those baking pans and get those kitchens smelling wonderful!

Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe!

Now, you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make a delicious pumpkin pie. Sometimes simple ingredients make the best desserts!

🥧 EASY HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE

Ingredients:

* 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
* 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin purée
* 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
* 2 large eggs
* ¾ cup brown sugar
* 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Mix: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, spices, salt, vanilla, and evaporated milk until smooth.

2. Pour: Pour your pumpkin filling into the unbaked pie crust.

3. Bake: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 35–45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.

4. Cool: Let your pie cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

🍂 CHEF’S TIP!

Want a little extra flavor? Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger! And if you’re using fresh roasted pumpkin instead of canned, make sure it’s puréed and well-drained.

Remember, cooking and baking should be fun! You don’t always need a complicated recipe to create something delicious for your family.

Let me know in the comments!

Chef Tobias Cooks🫶🏽

10/27/2026

Another FUN cooking class for local youth community!!! Classes are almost full! Signups Today 🥳

10/27/2026

Halloween is this Saturday!!! Do you have your menu together?
I do........

10/23/2026

Family Holidays Brunch Time!!!

If you decide to make my Red Velvet Pancakes, please send me a picture or share it in the comments! I’d love to see how yours turned out!

Enjoy the recipe, have fun with it, and make it your own!

Good Food. Good People. Brighter Days.
Chef Tobias Cooks🫶🏽

https://youtu.be/HCMydrTu490?is=i6ETjkj01ImJ2pa2

10/23/2026

HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH CHEF TOBIAS COOKS! ❤️🧡💚

Hey, everyone! Happy Fall! 🍂🎃

Well, Halloween is right around the corner, and before you know it, we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas! So I thought this would be a great time to share one of my favorite brunch recipes!

❤️ Red Velvet Buttermilk Pancakes with Homemade Blackberry Sauce! 🥞

Now, who doesn’t love a little red velvet?

One thing I love about this recipe is how much fun you can have with it, especially during the holiday season!

🎃 Halloween: Make a fun breakfast for the kids! Add a few spooky decorations or their favorite toppings.

🎄 Christmas: These beautiful red pancakes are perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or a holiday brunch with family and friends!

❤️ And here’s another little kitchen tip!

You don’t have to stop at pancakes! You can use these same wonderful red velvet flavors to make waffles or even muffins. Just adjust the batter and cooking method for whatever you’re making!

For my version, I use a homemade buttermilk pancake batter with a little cocoa powder and red food coloring, then top everything off with a delicious homemade blackberry sauce!

The combination of red velvet and fresh blackberries is absolutely delicious!

And remember, cooking doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just about having a little fun in your kitchen and creating something special for the people you love.

I’ve included my recipe so you can give it a try!

If you decide to make my Red Velvet Pancakes, please send me a picture or share it in the comments! I’d love to see how yours turned out!

Enjoy the recipe, have fun with it, and make it your own!

Chef Tobias Cooks🫶🏽

https://youtu.be/HCMydrTu490?is=i6ETjkj01ImJ2pa2

10/21/2026

This was fun! Ask Chat GPT
“With everything you know about me using the 1st letter of my name make a caricature of me”. Share yours in the comments!!

10/19/2026

🍠🍂 Hi everyone!!! Fall Flavors with Chef Tobias Cooks! Let’s Talk Sweet Potatoes & Yams!

October is here, and you know what that means! Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about all those wonderful holiday dishes that bring our families together!

Today, let’s talk about one of my favorites: SWEET POTATOES & YAMS!

If you grew up in a Southern household, especially in the Black American community, you already know sweet potatoes have a special place at the holiday table!

From Grandma’s candied yams to homemade sweet potato pie, these dishes have been part of our family traditions for generations.

And let’s be clear, if those candied yams aren’t on the Thanksgiving table, somebody’s going to have something to say about it!

🍠 A Little History & Food Knowledge!

Sweet potatoes originated in tropical America and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Over time, they became an important ingredient in Southern cooking and African American culinary traditions.

And did you know that most of what we call yams in American grocery stores are actually sweet potatoes? True yams are a completely different root vegetable traditionally grown in parts of Africa and Asia.

🍠 A Few Sweet Potato Varieties to Know:

🧡 Garnet: Moist, sweet, and wonderful for candied yams.

🍠 Jewel: Naturally sweet and excellent for roasting and pies.

💜 Purple Sweet Potatoes: Beautiful color and a slightly denser texture.

🤍 Japanese Sweet Potatoes: Sweet, slightly nutty, and delicious roasted.

🍂 Let’s Talk Flavor!

Sweet potatoes pair beautifully with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, ginger, maple syrup, and butter!

And don’t forget savory seasonings like rosemary, thyme, garlic, and smoked paprika.

Chef’s Tip: Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness, so you don’t always need to add a lot of sugar!

Now, Here’s My Question for You!

As we get ready for the holidays, are you Team Candied Yams, Team Sweet Potato Pie, or Team Sweet Potato Casserole? 🍠

Chef Tobias Cooks 🧡🤎💚

10/14/2026

🍂🧡 Hey Everyone! A Little Fall Baking Tip….

Instead of making one big skillet of cornbread, why not pull out those muffin pans or cupcake pans and make individual cornbread muffins?

They’re the perfect serving size for family gatherings, holiday dinners, work potlucks, or just a little something different at home!

🧡 Today I’m sharing my Pumpkin Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins with Cranberry Topping!

And guess what? No special recipe needed!

Just use your favorite cornbread recipe and add:

🎃 ¼ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
🍂 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

That’s it!

For this particular batch, I used my favorite buttermilk cornbread recipe and added those two ingredients. But you can use whatever cornbread recipe you enjoy, including a vegan version!

Bake according to your recipe, keeping in mind that individual muffins will usually bake faster than a full skillet of cornbread.

And here’s where you can get a little creative! Don’t forget the toppings!

You can add whatever you like! For mine, I had some leftover cranberry sauce, so I decided to use it as a topping.

And let me tell you, that little combination of pumpkin cornbread and cranberry sauce makes a wonderful fall treat!

Sometimes cooking is simply about taking what you already have in your kitchen and creating something different.

So the next time you’re making cornbread, don’t forget about those muffin and cupcake pans!

Chef Tobias Cooks 🧡