Pro Chef Turns Frozen Puff Pastry Into 3 Meals For Under $9 | The Smart Cook | Epicurious

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @danielgiusti6731
    @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +582

    Hello Everyone!!!!
    Thanks for tuning in :) I’d love to hear what you think of the recipes! Should I keep making more episodes??

    • @theepenguini4767
      @theepenguini4767 2 года назад +13

      Watching this before bed and excited to start trying these! Might go for the strudel for breakfast :)

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +5

      @@theepenguini4767 amazing! Please share how it comes out :)

    • @LightningboltstarPro
      @LightningboltstarPro 2 года назад +24

      just to let you know you're one of my favorite "TV Chefs" of all time.
      a lot of youtube/tv cooking shows have a way of coming off kind of pretentious and I love that both your personality and cooking seems very humble but still charming at the same time.

    • @nemesimp
      @nemesimp 2 года назад +16

      Yeah! I’d love to see what you’d do with ramen or other cupboard stable foods. Like specifically tinned food meals

    • @cathe196
      @cathe196 2 года назад +19

      Do an episode with lentils or canned beans!

  • @OverlordMaggie
    @OverlordMaggie 2 года назад +111

    Love this series, the enthusiasm and creativity Dan shows!
    Another thing for people with leftover pastry lamenting in their freezers, you can cut it into squares. Dollop them over a savoury stew or a pie, and bake in the oven. They can soak up the filling and are ready to dip in there!

  • @alexandernevermind8759
    @alexandernevermind8759 2 года назад +281

    Ramen noodles, has to be the 3 dishes Dan should do. It'll be interesting seeing what he comes up with.

    • @Rath460
      @Rath460 2 года назад +5

      I've suggested that in a previous video too

    • @alexandernevermind8759
      @alexandernevermind8759 2 года назад +6

      @@Rath460 It'll be interesting. I like to see somebody break the norm with Break the Fast with alternatives we've been indoctrinated to believe is acceptable for morning.

    • @mithilaum
      @mithilaum 5 месяцев назад

      Can’t second this hard enough

  • @TroyandKat
    @TroyandKat 2 года назад +210

    Dan the man! Always have to immediately click the video when I see his wonderful face lol

  • @craftypod
    @craftypod 2 года назад +63

    I love this series so much. Dan's recipes are always inspiring, and I love all the nuggets of knowledge he drops.

  • @rickhughesprints
    @rickhughesprints 2 года назад +3

    You are my favorite RUclips chef, Straight to business (with humor added like seasoning...just right.) Your vocabulary is accessible and you don't overdo words such as "Amazing" and never resort to cursing. You make me feel as if I can recreate these dishes (and some I have). Shows one can be a master at something without being a master jerk. Thank you.

  • @lindsaygarland504
    @lindsaygarland504 2 года назад +7

    Recreated the first dish for my husbands first father's day breakfast... So easy, so simple and when I told him I made it while he slept in, he looked impressed. Win win win. Thank you for making this video series ❤️

  • @nunyabidnesss
    @nunyabidnesss 2 года назад +97

    Dumb luck: I happened to have thawed PP in the fridge, everything necessary for that strudel, and a desire for breakfast. Setting the record for time from video first posted to trying. Toasting the coconut now. Looking forward to this one.
    Dinner was a missed opportunity: Could have gone with turkey ala king instead of just chimkin.

    • @Tykeronia
      @Tykeronia 2 года назад +12

      Mmm thawed PP

    • @xxgn
      @xxgn 2 года назад +2

      How was it?

    • @nunyabidnesss
      @nunyabidnesss 2 года назад +3

      @@xxgn it was quite good BUT... There are easy ways you can make it better, though it would require going beyond the ultra budge goal of this series. So for the money, I'd say it's spot on. But for another dollar, it could be great

  • @Jennifercox
    @Jennifercox 2 года назад +14

    I’m so happy when there’s a new Dan video! I love that I also learn things about the science of cooking, like the heat of the oil being higher than water… and the small bowl made me laugh. Thanks for putting all this work into this, Dan! Gonna make egg in the hole-s tomorrow for lunch :)

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for the continued support! I really appreciate it :)

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 года назад +44

    My god. That toaster strudel dish might be a genius idea for a dessert option at my restaurant job. We have really bad desserts 😭😭.

  • @brookc.9540
    @brookc.9540 2 года назад +25

    I make big group meals for work and have found puff pastry to be a big help, will be modifying some of these for that purpose. Looks delicious!

    • @sopiabobia3699
      @sopiabobia3699 2 года назад +3

      Ooh will you share some puff pastry meal ideas?

    • @brookc.9540
      @brookc.9540 2 года назад +4

      @@sopiabobia3699 I just made puff pastry pop tarts 2 weeks ago. It’s just peach pie filling, which you can find recipes for online Between 2 pieces of puff pastry. Soo good.
      My favorite has been: spinach and artichoke bombs. I just wrapped spinach and artichoke dip in the pastry and baked it. Super filling and decadent. They were very well liked
      My best received at work was a weird take on a croque madame
      I cut the puff pastry into 4 pieces/ sheet and put Bechemel sauce, ham, and cheese (Swiss or gruyere) then cooked it for a few mins and put whipped egg whites and a yolk on top (cloud eggs) and topped with chives, avocado, and tomato it looks super pretty and tastes even better.
      Puff pastry is great with brie cheese, I put a mini wheel with fresh fruit, jam, or honey and wrap it in pastry and bake it, works great for small gatherings or to bring to a wine and cheese party. The stuff is limitless.

  • @dadcelo
    @dadcelo 2 года назад +23

    Any day that starts with Dan Giusti is a good day 🙌

  • @vadalia3860
    @vadalia3860 2 года назад +14

    Lovin' this series so much! I feel like it's answering every question I have of "I want to start using X common ingredient in my cooking but have no idea where to start." Dan is obviously super knowledgeable and I love the little tidbits he throws in, like what kind of knife to use to cut the pastry to help semi-newbie cooks like me. While I have seen the bread version of egg in a hole or basket or whatever, I loved this version (always happy to see something that includes more veggies!) and it's going on my next week's meals-to-make list.

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +4

      Thank you! So happy to hear you are finding the episodes useful!!

  • @sylviasam6007
    @sylviasam6007 2 года назад +2

    YES Dan keep making this series. I have made some of the recipes from various segments with good results. Please guide us through a fermentation series. Please!! Fermentation is within your goal of feeding people economically and your goal of maximal use of a product. Great nutrition and least amount of waste. Sounds like Dan Giusti! Thanks

  • @lexjude
    @lexjude 2 года назад +5

    Yes!! Always excited when I see this pop up on my feed. Thanks so much for these!!

  • @DJL78
    @DJL78 2 года назад +28

    This guy is a legend in the making!

  • @tannietf2
    @tannietf2 2 года назад +3

    hands down the best series from this channel, very useful and applicable!

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @tannietf2
      @tannietf2 2 года назад

      omg its da man himself. really is an honor sir. o7

  • @statgirl2
    @statgirl2 2 года назад +7

    Finally!!! I needed this. Dan the man is back 😎

  • @kray1176
    @kray1176 2 года назад +6

    I love Dan, his cooking and his humor as much as he loves to NOT SALT THE MUSHROOMS 😁

  • @Eniramoi
    @Eniramoi 2 года назад +1

    4:00 "I'm thinking the saaame thing ;) " that made me die 😂😂 reminded me of George and Fred!!

  • @PhilhellenicAgori
    @PhilhellenicAgori 2 года назад +7

    This is easily top 2 cooking shows for me on RUclips keep up the good stuff dan

  • @TMIvey-gk4mw
    @TMIvey-gk4mw 2 года назад +11

    What an amazing video! How did you manage to figure out that I have had a package of frozen puff pastry staring at me every time I open that freezer door??? Talented and psychic to boot ha ha ha!

  • @dynamicpiece
    @dynamicpiece 2 года назад +3

    I could watch Dan all day. I love this series.

  • @surfingnoid
    @surfingnoid 2 года назад +3

    Yet another brilliant video, bravo and thank you for continuing this series!

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 года назад +2

    Idk why, but videos with Chef Dan or Chef Frank just slaps harder. Honorable mention to Saul.

  • @wideeyedraven15
    @wideeyedraven15 2 года назад +1

    Dan is a great chef and a very lovely teacher. Love these videos. The prices are delusional wrong. Even before our current environment, those prices are not available to any normal person.

  • @keegan413
    @keegan413 2 года назад +6

    Awesome episode. Thanks for using my recommendation and doing puff pastry. Pretty cool!! I make all your recipes by the way!

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 года назад +3

    LOVE THIS VIDEO...
    Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @xiomarasepulveda3691
    @xiomarasepulveda3691 2 года назад +2

    Love it. Living in Bronx. NY crushed pineapple $2.79, frozen pastry $6.79 , sweetened condensed milk $3.49 so its not inexpensive.

  • @sandy-mr5gj
    @sandy-mr5gj 2 года назад +1

    wow love the pastry pineapple "turnovers" plus the idea of basting with butter instead of egg wash cuz egg gives off yucky flavor, tytyty chef. And omg the mushroom chicken pockets, you are FABULOUS.

  • @Jimmieadamsp
    @Jimmieadamsp 2 года назад +5

    The classic Dan waiting dance is what I'm here for

  • @ColombianLNP
    @ColombianLNP 2 года назад +2

    Dan the man !!! Cheers from your biggest fan in Colombia amigo!

  • @theadventuresofkatbabylinc3444
    @theadventuresofkatbabylinc3444 2 года назад +1

    I love doing the breakfast strudel. Sometimes I use canned peaches instead of pineapple & sometimes Ill toast walnuts with the coconut as well. So simple & ppl are always impressed bc they look fancy.😂😊

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 2 года назад +2

    i love these videos, please never stop making them 🙏

  • @TheDuckofLaw
    @TheDuckofLaw 2 года назад +2

    I always look forward to these.

  • @rustyfungus1
    @rustyfungus1 4 месяца назад +1

    can we please have more of Dan... i enjoy this show

  • @terry5749
    @terry5749 2 года назад +2

    Love this channel and your approach to these recipes! SUPER fun and informative! 🌟🌟🌟

  • @denisef2845
    @denisef2845 2 года назад +6

    Made my day to see this! I’d love to see what he’d do with ramen. 😊

  • @laurawilliams1991
    @laurawilliams1991 2 года назад +2

    You truly inspire me to be a better cook. Thank you.

  • @melbell0865
    @melbell0865 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for posting this video! I’ve had a box of puff pastry in my freezer for weeks, not knowing what to do with it, and now I can finally put it to good use.

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +1

      Excellent! Please share how the recipes come out!

  • @mamagermany
    @mamagermany 2 года назад +1

    Bought a box of puff pastry forever ago, never knew what to do with it, excited to finally experiment with it now

  • @burneggroll
    @burneggroll Год назад +3

    Wow. 15 months later (Sept 2023) and the Puff Pastry is $7.49 (2 sheets) at Fred Meyer. 1-1/3 sheets cost $4.98 today!

    • @joanne1713
      @joanne1713 4 месяца назад

      End of 2024 it’s 8.99!

  • @kinggeedorah8953
    @kinggeedorah8953 2 года назад +1

    very nice. i like this format very much and dan is a pleasure. i learned a lot from those..

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 года назад +1

    That last dish with the Chicken...
    Another alternative and fun to do would be a BIG Meatball inside.

  • @rwongspelling
    @rwongspelling 2 года назад +2

    Dan is back! Yass!!!!!

  • @billnroger
    @billnroger 2 года назад

    I love Chef Dan’s videos….give us more!

  • @reglikesbutts5925
    @reglikesbutts5925 2 года назад +2

    omg that last recipie 😍💟

  • @lenjoplus
    @lenjoplus Месяц назад

    I'm new to this channel. Dan explains things VERY well

  • @lybazahid4430
    @lybazahid4430 2 года назад +8

    I love the breakfast recipe, for my sweet tooth. It seems soo good.

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +1

      Oh then you need to give it a try!

    • @LyNguyen-yq6fr
      @LyNguyen-yq6fr 2 года назад

      @@danielgiusti6731 Can I use the fresh pineapple for the 1st recipe or should I do some more preparation if I use the fresh one? Thank you so much in advance.

  • @mtho-ir5og
    @mtho-ir5og 2 года назад +2

    i definitely would want to try those hot pocket =)) watching your cooking show just make my heart feel better after those love problems ❤

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +2

      I’m happy the video helps you feel better :)

  • @rsnell9275
    @rsnell9275 2 года назад +1

    YEEEEEEEEEESSS! Dan is the best!! 😍👌

  • @Lessaren
    @Lessaren Год назад

    Egg in a basket! Mom made me these for years. Love it! Sounds better than egg in a hole ;).

  • @TheSportSatellite
    @TheSportSatellite 2 года назад +4

    Dan is the best!

  • @auntlynnie
    @auntlynnie 2 года назад +5

    That toaster strudel… I think blend the pineapple with some cream cheese or mascarpone.

  • @emmsue1053
    @emmsue1053 Год назад

    Brilliant Dan thank you. The chicken & mushroom looked mouth watering, going to try! Regarding the breakfast, we are not pineapple fans but I have cheated a bit & done this with canned apples!! Faster than a pie & easy for unexpected visitors, but not at breakfast time!! LOL.

  • @paulraney519
    @paulraney519 2 года назад +2

    Can't wait to try these recipes

  • @corinabarrington1599
    @corinabarrington1599 2 года назад

    I love these videos! I wish there were more of these 😍

  • @Roblox-dk4sy
    @Roblox-dk4sy 2 года назад +1

    Bravissimo chef 👏👏👏
    By the way I recommend American journalists Patrick Lancaster and John Mark Dougan 👍 cheers

  • @georgehill1821
    @georgehill1821 2 года назад

    these are great! I love your videos!

  • @ralphdejuliis8825
    @ralphdejuliis8825 Год назад

    Looks delicious! I think I will try it with a mornay sauce!

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes 2 года назад +2

    Love it!! Thank you again for sharing :) will try this soon… subscribed to your channel :) ☺️

  • @kruxitka
    @kruxitka 2 года назад +1

    as always- incredible!!!

  • @tonyalongi4409
    @tonyalongi4409 2 года назад

    Love the Pimblokto cameo at 0:11.

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 2 года назад +1

    ive gotta try the chicken mushroom pocket, looks so delicious

  • @meadowbrookguideservice8359
    @meadowbrookguideservice8359 Год назад

    Thank you for a few new great ideas!

  • @ZoggleToff
    @ZoggleToff 2 года назад

    I LOVE this series!!!

  • @alexandriagonzalez7801
    @alexandriagonzalez7801 2 года назад

    I love this series

  • @laurabenson1278
    @laurabenson1278 Год назад

    I love this. I would like to have seen dessert too!

  • @Shelly-vision0.o
    @Shelly-vision0.o 2 года назад +2

    Thanks 🙏 I’m so sick of making cheese danishes with my puff pastry I needed new ideas.

  • @MissCraig
    @MissCraig 2 года назад +1

    The last dish I will definitely try.

  • @argrover4210
    @argrover4210 Год назад

    I bought some a few weeks ago and forgot why I bought it... :) So I am here to see if it was because of you...

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 года назад +2

    You had me at, "... less than $3.00 a plate".

  • @IS-xu3xg
    @IS-xu3xg 2 года назад +1

    Best chef ever.

  • @heidiol4194
    @heidiol4194 2 года назад

    I love this guy!

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 года назад +2

    The egg in the hole looks like a more approachable version of the Ratatouille dish Ego ate at the end.

  • @davidtagliaferri
    @davidtagliaferri 2 года назад +2

    I need to try those strudels!

  • @DeepCaseExorcisms
    @DeepCaseExorcisms Год назад

    Im am experienced deliverance minister...in my experience I only see 'accidents' happen qhen both people involved have a spirit of death on them. I love you Pastor Locke! Beem listening to you since the 'pandemic'. Please have the spirit of death cast off of you, so the devil can't attack yiu like this anymore. Many blessings.

  • @thisisrosets
    @thisisrosets 2 года назад

    Dan's humor sooooo funny 😂😂😂😭😭

  • @rimmymindplease8120
    @rimmymindplease8120 2 года назад +1

    Man I love this guy.

  • @CemKumral
    @CemKumral 2 года назад +1

    I love Dan

  • @darcyjorgensen5808
    @darcyjorgensen5808 2 года назад +1

    Sweetened condensed milk costs at least $3.50 for a 14 oz. tin where I live.

  • @GaviLazan
    @GaviLazan 2 года назад +1

    Maybe for an episode try to incorporate the "no waste" idea that Sorted does (3 meals where you don't have any ingredients left over, besides kitchen staples like salt, oil, pepper, sugar). For example, the condensed milk used for the strudel might only be $0.96 for the recipe, but then you have the rest of the can sitting in your fridge/getting tossed. And the cost of the can is more than $1 so that's also money wasted.

  • @DemiLoveNailArt
    @DemiLoveNailArt 2 года назад

    Just a question for people that use Celsius can you add the temperature on the screen?

  • @edrinkalema1114
    @edrinkalema1114 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @Drnaynay
    @Drnaynay 2 года назад +1

    Loved him before, but that little dance just made him so much cuter!!

  • @justintr4888
    @justintr4888 2 года назад +1

    Excellent tips as always! But why does it look like the ceiling is only an inch above Chef Dan's head?

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 года назад +2

      Hahaha yeah it does doesn’t it? I’m too tall for the kitchen!

    • @lybazahid4430
      @lybazahid4430 2 года назад

      @@danielgiusti6731 yeahhh. I was thinking same.

  • @leonoremoore1159
    @leonoremoore1159 Год назад

    I just discovered your channel and am THRILLED !!! Please more goodies like this !!!

  • @sara_1682
    @sara_1682 2 года назад

    Can you freeze the strudels? Or is it not okay to refreeze the pastry?

  • @katrinacarson928
    @katrinacarson928 Год назад

    I just made the chicken and mushroom pockets. I followed your directions but mine leaked even though I put butter along the edges and crimped it with a fork. The middle was mushy. Did I need to cook it longer? The chicken was cooked. What did I do wrong?

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew 2 года назад +1

    I used this puff pastry for the first time and it DID NOT "puff". What the heck did I do wrong? It looked great, as an upper pie crust, however, it was thick and very firm. Certainly not puffed or flaky. Could my dough have been too cold? I baked using a convection oven at 400F. PS... It's a different time now in late 2022. This same $2.99 box is now $6.49 at y local grocery store.

  • @rnluzz
    @rnluzz 2 года назад

    Is their a link for the recipe?

  • @listenupkids
    @listenupkids 2 года назад +1

    I love the recipes, but where do you find boneless chicken thighs at $2.89 per lb?

  • @andrealang5200
    @andrealang5200 2 года назад

    Me too! It’s my baby boy!!

  • @emchannels
    @emchannels 2 года назад

    Is the canned pineapple in juice or in syrup?

  • @DouglasCarrollMusic
    @DouglasCarrollMusic 2 года назад +1

    Saved all his dancing for the end this time!?!

  • @Sine-gl9ly
    @Sine-gl9ly 4 месяца назад

    That 'breakfast' pineapple & coconut puff thing would be _horrible_ for breakfast - in the UK, adults usually prefer savoury breakfasts - but it would make a _lovely_ pudding course after a Sunday roast, at a dinner party or even for a teatime treat!

  • @opulence_prime
    @opulence_prime 2 года назад

    Where are we getting a lb of chicken thighs for $2.89? Anyway. I’ll be making 2 of the three recipes. I ❤️ this guy and his recipes.

  • @clementliu2998
    @clementliu2998 2 года назад +1

    Do one with canned fish!

  • @LoreleiMission
    @LoreleiMission 2 года назад +1

    0:10 Thank you Pimblokto

  • @katrussell6819
    @katrussell6819 2 года назад

    Can you show us how to make empanadas?