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  • @danielgiusti6731
    @danielgiusti6731 2 роки тому +578

    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 роки тому +12

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

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @LightningboltstarPro
      @LightningboltstarPro 2 роки тому +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.

    • @monkfallsinsnow8538
      @monkfallsinsnow8538 2 роки тому +5

      Yes!

    • @nemesimp
      @nemesimp 2 роки тому +16

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

  • @alexandernevermind8759
    @alexandernevermind8759 2 роки тому +279

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

    • @Rath460
      @Rath460 2 роки тому +5

      I've suggested that in a previous video too

    • @alexandernevermind8759
      @alexandernevermind8759 2 роки тому +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 Місяць тому

      Can’t second this hard enough

  • @rex1097
    @rex1097 2 роки тому +209

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

  • @OverlordMaggie
    @OverlordMaggie 2 роки тому +110

    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!

  • @nunyabidnesss
    @nunyabidnesss 2 роки тому +95

    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 роки тому +12

      Mmm thawed PP

    • @xxgn
      @xxgn 2 роки тому +2

      How was it?

    • @nunyabidnesss
      @nunyabidnesss 2 роки тому +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

  • @craftypod
    @craftypod 2 роки тому +62

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

  • @lindsaygarland504
    @lindsaygarland504 2 роки тому +6

    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 ❤️

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 роки тому +43

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

  • @rickhughesprints
    @rickhughesprints Рік тому +2

    You are my favorite UA-cam 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.

  • @brookc.9540
    @brookc.9540 2 роки тому +24

    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 роки тому +3

      Ooh will you share some puff pastry meal ideas?

    • @brookc.9540
      @brookc.9540 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +23

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

  • @vadalia3860
    @vadalia3860 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +4

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

  • @DJL78
    @DJL78 2 роки тому +28

    This guy is a legend in the making!

  • @Jennifercox
    @Jennifercox 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

  • @TMIvey-gk4mw
    @TMIvey-gk4mw 2 роки тому +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!

  • @kray1176
    @kray1176 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @xiomarasepulveda3691
    @xiomarasepulveda3691 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @sylviasam6007
    @sylviasam6007 2 роки тому +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

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @statgirl2
    @statgirl2 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @lexjude
    @lexjude 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @auntlynnie
    @auntlynnie 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @Jimmieadamsp
    @Jimmieadamsp 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @tannietf2
    @tannietf2 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Рік тому +3

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

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Рік тому +1

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

  • @theadventuresofkatbabylinc3444

    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.😂😊

  • @sandy-mr5gj
    @sandy-mr5gj Рік тому +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.

  • @Eniramoi
    @Eniramoi 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @surfingnoid
    @surfingnoid 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @wideeyedraven15
    @wideeyedraven15 2 роки тому +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.

  • @dynamicpiece
    @dynamicpiece 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @keeganharricharan
    @keeganharricharan 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @PhilhellenicAgori
    @PhilhellenicAgori 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @denisef2845
    @denisef2845 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @mamagermany
    @mamagermany 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 2 роки тому +2

    i love these videos, please never stop making them 🙏

  • @terry5749
    @terry5749 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @ColombianLNP
    @ColombianLNP 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @laurawilliams1991
    @laurawilliams1991 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @TheDuckofLaw
    @TheDuckofLaw 2 роки тому +2

    I always look forward to these.

  • @melbell0865
    @melbell0865 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

      Excellent! Please share how the recipes come out!

  • @lybazahid4430
    @lybazahid4430 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 2 роки тому +1

      Oh then you need to give it a try!

    • @LyNguyen-yq6fr
      @LyNguyen-yq6fr 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @reglikesbutts5925
    @reglikesbutts5925 2 роки тому +2

    omg that last recipie 😍💟

  • @rwongspelling
    @rwongspelling 2 роки тому +2

    Dan is back! Yass!!!!!

  • @sachikoamaui
    @sachikoamaui 10 місяців тому

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

  • @Roblox-dk4sy
    @Roblox-dk4sy 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @DeepCaseExorcisms
    @DeepCaseExorcisms Рік тому

    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.

  • @kinggeedorah8953
    @kinggeedorah8953 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rustyfungus1
    @rustyfungus1 12 днів тому

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

  • @burneggroll
    @burneggroll Рік тому +2

    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 6 днів тому

      End of 2024 it’s 8.99!

  • @TheSportSatellite
    @TheSportSatellite 2 роки тому +4

    Dan is the best!

  • @mtho-ir5og
    @mtho-ir5og 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Рік тому +2

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

  • @emmsue1053
    @emmsue1053 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @darcyjorgensen5808
    @darcyjorgensen5808 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @argrover4210
    @argrover4210 8 місяців тому

    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...

  • @Stuffed-plush-7
    @Stuffed-plush-7 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @GaviLazan
    @GaviLazan 2 роки тому +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.

  • @paulraney519
    @paulraney519 2 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to try these recipes

  • @rsnell9275
    @rsnell9275 2 роки тому +1

    YEEEEEEEEEESSS! Dan is the best!! 😍👌

  • @ralphdejuliis8825
    @ralphdejuliis8825 8 місяців тому

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

  • @meadowbrookguideservice8359
    @meadowbrookguideservice8359 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for a few new great ideas!

  • @billnroger
    @billnroger 2 роки тому

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

  • @MissCraig
    @MissCraig 2 роки тому +1

    The last dish I will definitely try.

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @jeemoon1626
    @jeemoon1626 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @laurabenson1278
    @laurabenson1278 8 місяців тому

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

  • @tonyalongi4409
    @tonyalongi4409 2 роки тому

    Love the Pimblokto cameo at 0:11.

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 2 роки тому +1

    ive gotta try the chicken mushroom pocket, looks so delicious

  • @IS-xu3xg
    @IS-xu3xg 2 роки тому +1

    Best chef ever.

  • @davidtagliaferri
    @davidtagliaferri 2 роки тому +2

    I need to try those strudels!

  • @corinabarrington1599
    @corinabarrington1599 2 роки тому

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

  • @rimmymindplease8120
    @rimmymindplease8120 2 роки тому +1

    Man I love this guy.

  • @kruxitka
    @kruxitka 2 роки тому +1

    as always- incredible!!!

  • @Drnaynay
    @Drnaynay 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @CemKumral
    @CemKumral 2 роки тому +1

    I love Dan

  • @Sine-gl9ly
    @Sine-gl9ly 28 днів тому

    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!

  • @listenupkids
    @listenupkids 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ZoggleToff
    @ZoggleToff 2 роки тому

    I LOVE this series!!!

  • @clementliu2998
    @clementliu2998 2 роки тому +1

    Do one with canned fish!

  • @leonoremoore1159
    @leonoremoore1159 10 місяців тому

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

  • @georgehill1821
    @georgehill1821 Рік тому

    these are great! I love your videos!

  • @justintr4888
    @justintr4888 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

    • @lybazahid4430
      @lybazahid4430 2 роки тому

      @@danielgiusti6731 yeahhh. I was thinking same.

  • @alexandriagonzalez7801
    @alexandriagonzalez7801 2 роки тому

    I love this series

  • @LoreleiMission
    @LoreleiMission 2 роки тому +1

    0:10 Thank you Pimblokto

  • @thisisrosets
    @thisisrosets 2 роки тому

    Dan's humor sooooo funny 😂😂😂😭😭

  • @opulence_prime
    @opulence_prime 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @DouglasCarrollMusic
    @DouglasCarrollMusic 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @heidiol4194
    @heidiol4194 2 роки тому

    I love this guy!

  • @edrinkalema1114
    @edrinkalema1114 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew Рік тому +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.

  • @sara_1682
    @sara_1682 Рік тому

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

  • @katrinacarson928
    @katrinacarson928 9 місяців тому

    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?

  • @DemiLoveNailArt
    @DemiLoveNailArt 2 роки тому

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

  • @emchannels
    @emchannels 2 роки тому

    Is the canned pineapple in juice or in syrup?

  • @oneshine8072
    @oneshine8072 2 роки тому +1

    Finally a new video lol

  • @andrealang5200
    @andrealang5200 2 роки тому

    Me too! It’s my baby boy!!

  • @katrussell6819
    @katrussell6819 Рік тому

    Can you show us how to make empanadas?

  • @Fdt172
    @Fdt172 2 роки тому

    Sweetened condensed milk great value 14oz. = $1.94. $2.48 for name brand.