Pro Chef Turns Cauliflower Into 3 Meals For Under $9 | The Smart Cook | Epicurious

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • Chef Dan Giusti is back with the next episode of The Smart Cook, this time showing us what's possible with some frozen cauliflower and a little inspiration. Watch as Dan prepares a day's worth of meals, each elevating frozen cauliflower you can find at your supermarket from the ordinary to something nutritious and delicious. The best part? All 3 dishes cost under $3 a serving.
    Dan Giusti, formerly the head chef of Noma, is the founder of Brigaid, a company that places professional chefs into institutional food spaces like public schools. Brigaid chefs bring their experience, knowledge and technique to institutional kitchens to improve food quality. Similar to how Brigaid works--by bringing professional chefs into institutional spaces to apply their knowledge to new environments-- The Smart Cook intends to do the same by bringing Chef Dan's experience and knowhow into your home with delicious recipes prepared on a budget.
    Learn more at www.chefsbrigaid.com/
    Follow Dan on Instagram at @dan.giusti and @brigaid
    Read more: www.epicurious.com/ingredient...
    Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Boris Khaykin
    Talent: Dan Giusti
    Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
    Producers: Mel Ibarra, Tyre Nobles
    Culinary Producer: Kat Boytsova
    Culinary Associate Producer: Jessica Do
    Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
    Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarashvili
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Camera Operators: Jeremy Harris, Kyle Leclair
    Audio: Michael Guggino
    Production Assistant: Nikki Ligos
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: JC Scruggs
    --
    0:00 Introduction
    0:47 Breakfast - Cauliflower Porridge With Spinach And Egg
    5:19 Lunch - Gyro With Roasted Cauliflower
    10:54 Dinner - Cauliflower Caesar Salad
    18:45 Conclusion
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  • @danielgiusti6731
    @danielgiusti6731 Рік тому +517

    Hello Everyone!!!
    I’m excited for you to check out this new episode! As always, thanks for taking the time to watch and let me know what you think!

    • @sisterslothington
      @sisterslothington Рік тому +4

      Hey Daniel! When did you work at Noma? 😀

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 Рік тому +10

      @@sisterslothington Hello! From late 2011 to the end of 2015!

    • @sisterslothington
      @sisterslothington Рік тому +4

      @@danielgiusti6731 OH wow! You probably worked with my brother Alexander then? 😄

    • @jmil73
      @jmil73 Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the informative and entertaining videos.

    • @DRaGZ141
      @DRaGZ141 Рік тому +2

      Dude you're super tall.

  • @littlelaisa
    @littlelaisa Рік тому +232

    "sometimes i gotta flex on these people here" do more of that!!! that was hilarious

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 Рік тому +15

      Sometimes you just have to :)

    • @Killykat
      @Killykat Рік тому +2

      Wonder what else goes behind the scene there.

  • @ColombianLNP
    @ColombianLNP Рік тому +126

    I am NOT a fan of cauliflower but these recipes do look delicious. I will try just because Dan is the man ! And i trust his chef skills all the other recipes i have tried have been delicious so far! Keep up the awesome work dude. Cheers from your biggest fan in Colombia amigo!

  • @anastasiaparasaki7381
    @anastasiaparasaki7381 Рік тому +24

    These receipies look amazing! A tip from a greek, put the yogurt sauce on the pita, between it and the gyros! It would be easier to eat without making a mess and the sauce will make the pita softer and moisture. 😎

  • @Aprilmariko
    @Aprilmariko Рік тому +8

    I’m crushing on Dan.

  • @LydiaTarine12
    @LydiaTarine12 Рік тому +66

    Think of anchovies as a seasoning, folks! That is their intended use and they are quite useful! 😊

  • @Ozzborn85
    @Ozzborn85 Рік тому +8

    Love cauliflower - definitely got some great ideas. I also love that chef Dan understands that these are meant to be affordable dishes for anyone so he throws in tons of useful advice for less experienced cooks, like "if it doesn't sizzle just take it out and wait for the oil to heat some more". Chef Dan is the man!

  • @lexishapiro1714
    @lexishapiro1714 Рік тому +15

    Dan, you have quickly become one of my favorite chefs. I’ve made your canned tuna chowder, frozen cauliflower orecchiette, and we just finished our canned salmon frittata dinner. All so delicious. Can’t wait to make that gyro next week! 🥰

  • @physicsfan314
    @physicsfan314 Рік тому +2

    Instead of using a box grater to rice the cauliflower for the porridge, cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse a few times in the food processor. Pulse until it has that rice-grain texture.

  • @demonicflame632
    @demonicflame632 Рік тому +63

    I love this dude, always watch the videos he is in

  • @stefankwenthe2226
    @stefankwenthe2226 Рік тому +2

    These instructions have such a base in functionality that I love it! If it's delicious and healthy it's not on the plate for long enough to look pretty despite the fact it still looks appealing.

  • @Fallinginbloom
    @Fallinginbloom Рік тому +47

    I'm always telling my mom about Dan's videos! She loves cauliflower so I'm excited to show her this. Thanks for another awesome video!!

  • @Andreadexxo
    @Andreadexxo Рік тому +2

    Omg yessss another video with Dan!!!
    A favorite serie of mine, thanks for your content😚😚

  • @laurawilliams1991
    @laurawilliams1991 Рік тому +24

    Cauliflower is my absolutely favorite veggie. I’m sooooo excited to try all of these recipes. Thank you so much, Chef Dan!

  • @denisef2845
    @denisef2845 Рік тому +6

    My absolute favorite YT series!

  • @meshkatabedi4681
    @meshkatabedi4681 Рік тому +2

    This is the best series ever! Keep it coming pleaseee

  • @balentay
    @balentay Рік тому +3

    I have never wanted to eat cauliflower more than I do now after watching this episode lol

  • @sisterslothington
    @sisterslothington Рік тому +13

    Oh my gosh, my brother used to be a chef at Noma too. ❤️😲 I was excited to to see this because I want to fall in love with Cauliflower again and it was an extra treat to see someone who worked at Noma too!!

  • @ph_grizz4391
    @ph_grizz4391 Рік тому +5

    Love these videos. Would love to see a video with budget meals from different cuisines. Like budget chinese 3 meals

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha Рік тому +1

    love Dan, love what he does, and love that he actually makes me want to eat cauliflower

  • @dyerwulf5459
    @dyerwulf5459 Рік тому +9

    Dan's camera presence has been improving steadily. Great episdoe.

  • @azilbean
    @azilbean Рік тому

    I used to hate hollyflower and brussel sprouts until I learned that roasting them made them amazing! Now Cauliflower is one of my favorite roasted vegetables to eat. I can't wait to try these!!

  • @Waccoon
    @Waccoon Рік тому +1

    Haha... I just had cauliflower salad as a side dish for dinner. It truly is wonderful pan-seared, but I make mine with diced cucumbers, fennel seeds, and an Italian-style dressing.
    If anyone has not used grated cauliflower as a rice substitute, you totally should. It's one of my favorite vegetables and much more versatile than you might think!

  • @felixaybar8863
    @felixaybar8863 Рік тому +3

    @10:16 Me in his car at the end of our 2nd date

  • @the-regularguy
    @the-regularguy Рік тому +3

    Sometimes I gotta flex on these people to let em know I can cook ~ had me cracking

  • @lukeschollmeyer8811
    @lukeschollmeyer8811 Рік тому +1

    Excellent content. I learn something in every one of your videos, boss!

  • @polarberri
    @polarberri Рік тому +1

    My favorite series! Thank you for another informative and fun video!

  • @chrismyers46
    @chrismyers46 Рік тому

    You're a real life hero Dan! Love these videos :)

  • @hungrybesties
    @hungrybesties Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Looks amazing and so yummy! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!

  • @MichealBacon
    @MichealBacon Рік тому +1

    Daniel - They all looked simple and delish! But that (pale) cauliflower/Cesar salad was begging for one cherry tomato sliced in half to round out the color palette. Remember, 3 colors on every plate..you eat with your eyes first

  • @JanisOnTheFarmette
    @JanisOnTheFarmette Рік тому +1

    The roasted cauliflower! That’s a must do, along with everything else in the video.
    Would love to see an episode featuring tofu! Different levels of firmness make it so incredibly versatile.

  • @shellyt556
    @shellyt556 Рік тому +59

    I am a bit skeptical to try the cauliflower porridge as my brain cannot wrap my head around the ingredients and whether I would like the taste and texture. I might make a cauliflower mashed like a potato with the garlic and spinach. Recipe 2 and 3 definitely looks great

    • @veraducks
      @veraducks Рік тому +4

      I'd recommend taking an immersion blender to the porridge and cooking it down a fair bit. That would probably make a huge difference.

    • @suelfitz
      @suelfitz Рік тому +2

      @@veraducks and poach the egg, when he stirred in the raw egg yolk, I just instinctively shuddered and went 'eww'

    • @veraducks
      @veraducks Рік тому +14

      @@suelfitz That's not actually needed and an extremely common thing to do with starch bowls like this. Congee, malt o meal, or even just plain rice is hot enough when steaming to cook an egg yolk. You're basically poaching it in the porridge.
      Though, yeah, there's an inherent ick favor to a raw egg on top of something. Not the first time I've seen that reaction.

    • @delavidaebella
      @delavidaebella Рік тому +6

      @@suelfitz raw eggs are mostly okay to eat, unless you live in the US where eggs are washed so hardly that the protective layer against pathogens is gone. But I totally understand that eating raw animal proteins can be icky, but see it just like sashimi. Or maybe try Japanese eggs sometimes, they're actually sweet and does not have that sulfuric smell 😊

    • @peterchui1964
      @peterchui1964 Рік тому +2

      You can definitely make a cauliflower puree with milk and cream/butter, but one big bowl of puree will be a lot to finish 😅

  • @stefimandi186
    @stefimandi186 Рік тому

    It is Dan's day again 🙂
    I actually buy quite a lot of cauliflowers but rarely cook them. I just like munching on a few pieces for snack.
    Yet, that sauce for the cauliflower steak looks delicious and I am planning to give a try.
    And also, we throw away the leaves but here I learned that they are edible. Thank you for these tips.

  • @Easy-Cooking
    @Easy-Cooking Рік тому

    Great recipe! Looks nice! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

  • @techynerdygypsy1731
    @techynerdygypsy1731 Рік тому +1

    There's my guy....
    Looking forward 2 this one...
    I Absolutely Love Cauliflower!!!
    Let's Go!!!

  • @darshanbaraiya6237
    @darshanbaraiya6237 Рік тому +3

    Damn really like this guy he's not all technical he's got that human touch to himself

  • @irene6749
    @irene6749 Рік тому +2

    Chef, I’m Greek so the way to pronounce gyro is yee-ro.. And as a matter of fact you pronounced it right. Love your videos and all that you do. 🤩

  • @ASHMiniatureKitchen
    @ASHMiniatureKitchen Рік тому +1

    Your videos are so relaxing to watch

  • @esther.f.g
    @esther.f.g Рік тому +1

    I love the three recipes, thanks

  • @TPark-rf3lt
    @TPark-rf3lt Рік тому +3

    The reveal of the ingredient at the beginning got me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mauricehopes9105
    @mauricehopes9105 Рік тому +3

    A restaurant by me makes roasted crispy cauliflower. It's delicious!!! When cooked right cauliflower is amazing.

  •  Рік тому

    I'm loving these recipes and can't wait to try. I'd like to do a tomato risotto with the cauliflower

  • @knilreebak
    @knilreebak Рік тому +1

    always love this dude's content

  • @weetduck
    @weetduck Рік тому +4

    Could you "steak" the cauliflower then put the gyro marinade on it, better coverage for the marinade. Then stack it and cut it like traditional gyro meat.

  • @Androgynary
    @Androgynary Рік тому +11

    Cauliflower can also be used for vegan orange chicken! 😋

    • @walkelftexasranger
      @walkelftexasranger Рік тому +4

      "vegan"
      "chicken"
      Those two words go against each other. Choose one.

    • @Kristiekins2
      @Kristiekins2 Рік тому +6

      @@walkelftexasranger Don't be obtuse, they obviously meant a "vegan replacement for chicken" because, shockingly, some people want to be vegan for other reasons than not liking the taste/texture of meat.

    • @theREALdingusMD
      @theREALdingusMD Рік тому

      @@Kristiekins2 🤓

    • @walkelftexasranger
      @walkelftexasranger Рік тому +1

      @@Kristiekins2 Ah thank you. I was little bit confused about what she meant by ''vegan orange chicken'.

  • @Mayrasdfg
    @Mayrasdfg Рік тому

    Omg that Caesar recipe looks so good. Thanks Dan!

  • @EliasAbouHaydar
    @EliasAbouHaydar Рік тому

    I love this guy ! I think this is one of the best videos he has made so far 😊

  • @dariodutina3556
    @dariodutina3556 Рік тому +2

    Very nice and everyone can learn something new.

  • @angusmichael2323
    @angusmichael2323 5 місяців тому

    Chef Dan is the absolute best!

  • @goldewayne5320
    @goldewayne5320 Рік тому +11

    Dan's the man! Always love watching these videos.

  • @2klatte
    @2klatte Рік тому +3

    Click so fast whenever Dan appears in the thumbnail!

  • @lukystarrk4life
    @lukystarrk4life Рік тому +2

    Thank you again for amazing tips !

  • @miadodson1938
    @miadodson1938 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE cauliflower, my most favourite is Chicken curry with potatoes and cauliflower...omg, it's so morish!

  • @delavidaebella
    @delavidaebella Рік тому

    Cauliflower in soups, stews, and stir fries are great too! They are used a lot in chinese cooking 😃

  • @evecleroux8368
    @evecleroux8368 Рік тому +3

    Ohhh I've never found a way to enjoy cauliflower....
    Bring it on. I can't wait to try these

  • @thetannaree
    @thetannaree Рік тому +1

    I looooooooooove cauliflower and that Caesar dressing is inspired 🤩

  • @theepenguini4767
    @theepenguini4767 Рік тому +4

    Ooh I'll be trying the porridge first! What a nifty idea!

  • @OldJimboX
    @OldJimboX Рік тому

    Incredible!

  • @JuliaB1955
    @JuliaB1955 Рік тому

    So glad I subbed to this channel. Love this guy! So down to earth AND clever. Thank you, Chef Dan!

  • @streterttrrttrr356
    @streterttrrttrr356 Рік тому +9

    I loved how you showed not only different recipes in terms of components, but also four different ways to utilize a cauliflower. Definitely will be trying the whole cauliflower roast. Thanks Dan.
    P.S. Your softer pronunciation of gyros (γύρος) at 5:25 was actually like a local's😆

  • @riaz8783
    @riaz8783 Рік тому +2

    2:00 Surely it should be grate until you feel unsafe?

  • @hey_petrichor
    @hey_petrichor Рік тому +1

    CAULIFLOWER? 🤔 Interesting theme this time. Very cool!

  • @physicsfan314
    @physicsfan314 Рік тому +2

    If you wanted to season the croutons a bit more, what herbs would you suggest? Seems like that salad is really cauliflower heavy, but I feel like I want some herbs in there somewhere.

  • @miadodson1938
    @miadodson1938 Рік тому +4

    I did a comparison check, because I suspected that it's not going to be the same for most people....and here's my findings...all prices from the supermarket I shop at, as listed on their website right now.
    Cauliflower 5.1
    Vegetable stock 0.92
    Garlic 1.2
    Spinach 4.5
    Butter 2.12
    Salt 0.01
    Chili sprinkle 0.25
    Eggs 1.71

    Total 15.81

    • @Violet-fj3lr
      @Violet-fj3lr Рік тому +1

      Ew, is butter really $2 a stick where you live? That's so expensive.

    • @miadodson1938
      @miadodson1938 Рік тому +2

      @@Violet-fj3lr Butter is between NZ$6 to NZ$9 for 250g block....mind you though, US$9 = to NZ$14.67, so it's not too much different from his estimation

  • @Caronage_
    @Caronage_ Рік тому +1

    I'd love a video of this series for canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • @tjpm
    @tjpm Рік тому

    Cauliflower is one of my favorite tho Fs to eat. I usually shredded and cook it like rice. Is just delicious. I will try some of these for sure !!!

  • @CeitidhD
    @CeitidhD Рік тому +1

    Yayaya! I suggested cauliflower! I feel heard :)

  • @TheSentientCloud
    @TheSentientCloud Рік тому +5

    "That's a lot of garlic"
    No it isn't it's barely any garlic
    Catch me putting a whole bulb in there

    • @jakethegoodguy1975
      @jakethegoodguy1975 Рік тому +1

      The garlic didn't bother me, but a whole stick of butter was a little much for that amount of spinach.

  • @CookingwithAnaya007
    @CookingwithAnaya007 Рік тому +1

    Mouthwatering veggies..

  • @whollyshift7782
    @whollyshift7782 Рік тому +2

    A whole stick of butter? He was talking about the garlic and spinach and I’m still on a WHOLE stick of butter

  • @vso8247
    @vso8247 Рік тому +6

    Omg using cauliflower as the dressing base instead of oil is genius!!! Will try that for sure

  • @angelacarrerarivera
    @angelacarrerarivera Рік тому +1

    I am always amazed for the amount of butter chefs use, I mean how many bars of better do they have on their freezer? I will use a spoon of butter and that's it lol

  • @jag2333
    @jag2333 Рік тому +5

    Informative and enjoyable video. Thank you 🥰

  • @the-regularguy
    @the-regularguy Рік тому +2

    Idk why but I have the urge to make the Cesar salad cauliflower like the thick piece he browned and I got some ypugurt and mayo and some Tikka curry and try it

  • @debbierosa9572
    @debbierosa9572 Рік тому

    mind blown!

  • @jackwilliamtaylor5656
    @jackwilliamtaylor5656 Рік тому +6

    Yo why did those cauliflower gyros look so bomb, I’m totally trying that tomorrow

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 Рік тому +1

      Because they were delicious!!

    • @jackwilliamtaylor5656
      @jackwilliamtaylor5656 Рік тому +2

      @@danielgiusti6731 yep, that would do it! 😅 I’m trying to eat more veg at the moment, and cauliflower is a brilliant substitute for meat, so these are going in my recipe book next to cauliflower “wings”

  • @evanstillwater9744
    @evanstillwater9744 Рік тому

    Hi! Love the recipes ... especially the Caesar Salad. Is there any way to download written recipes this channel?

  • @itstime3976
    @itstime3976 Рік тому

    The gyro looked amazing

  • @MrKirby365
    @MrKirby365 Рік тому

    Can't wait to try the gyros chef!

  • @magdalenapr6232
    @magdalenapr6232 Рік тому +4

    It was the first time I had eaten a raw yolk (except for desserts, where in Poland versions with raw yolks or egg whites are very popular) as a dinner dish in the Czech Republic. Their garlic soup with ham, a ton of croutons and cheese was wonderful! The raw yolk in a very hot liquid started to "boil" from the edge, but was still liquid to thicken the broth.

  • @dawidpierzchalski
    @dawidpierzchalski Рік тому +1

    I think that it's a good idea to put an raw egg in hot water for about 2-3 minutes before breaking it.
    Getting yolk will be easier and getting sick less likely ;)

  • @cassandraluvlee4567
    @cassandraluvlee4567 Рік тому +15

    Always love when Dan is teaching us!! Amazing video!

  • @kerropioff-brand8991
    @kerropioff-brand8991 Рік тому +1

    the whole stick of butter for the porridge 😭 it looks v interesting tho, ill probably try it with half a stick instead

  • @marox79
    @marox79 Рік тому

    Video with Dan Giusti. Liked before watching. Anyone else?

  • @isbeb507
    @isbeb507 Рік тому +1

    woah that roast cauliflower looks great

  • @Jerichocassini
    @Jerichocassini Рік тому

    Probably the best cooking series on youtube. Thank you Dan!

  • @beantownbonanza
    @beantownbonanza Рік тому +1

    Wow so good

  • @katsala918
    @katsala918 Рік тому +1

    These are so fun! Tonight I’m making the canned tomato pork ribs, but I’ll have to fit some of these new recipes in soon. Would you ever do an episode featuring instant ramen?

    • @peterchui1964
      @peterchui1964 Рік тому +1

      I think they are putting emphasis on cooking fresh ingredients, always important.

    • @danielgiusti6731
      @danielgiusti6731 Рік тому

      Awesome!!! Let me know how the ribs come out!

  • @joecooper1703
    @joecooper1703 Рік тому

    I did not have high hopes for the cauliflower Caesar, but it was very nice.

  • @melissafields3376
    @melissafields3376 Рік тому +4

    Your Pronounced gyro correctly the first time. "year row "You even rolled the "R "

    • @interchris
      @interchris Рік тому

      Super weird to just stick with the wrong pronunciation if you first got it right. Just call it a wrap or sandwich instead.

  • @firstchoice7761
    @firstchoice7761 Рік тому

    Yum!

  • @pinstripeowl
    @pinstripeowl Рік тому

    This was great - I've a cauliflower in the cupboard and never have any ideas as to how to use the damn thinga

  • @koenbakker5327
    @koenbakker5327 Рік тому

    Dan is the man

  • @papalamprosnicolas9145
    @papalamprosnicolas9145 Рік тому

    You actually nailed γύρο (gyro). Kudos!

  • @KillerPiplup
    @KillerPiplup Рік тому +2

    I love cauliflower but i always just make it the way my mom did. So excited to try these out

  • @maedayluck7
    @maedayluck7 Рік тому +1

    Dan Giusti is my Julia Child. I make his recipe's more than anyone else's. ❤

  • @DJL78
    @DJL78 Рік тому +3

    Some super heros wear aprons. All hail #GiustiMan

  • @rachell2152
    @rachell2152 Рік тому +1

    they should do a chef vs teen making the same food recipe or something. i also volunteer for the teen pt lmaoo i think it’d be fun to see younger kids trying to cook grown up foods since i’m sure every teen makes average food recipes, it’d be something new for the channel as well

  • @ladya3
    @ladya3 Рік тому

    I want to cook the first meal😍

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters Рік тому +12

    Thank you for these interesting and economical meals!