$112 vs $14 Loaded Waffles: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional baker Bill Clark and home cook Daniel are swapping ingredients and hitting the kitchen to have a crack at each other's loaded waffle recipe. We set Daniel up with $112 worth of supplies - everything he’d need to make Bill’s marbled pumpernickel waffles with citrus-cured salmon and homemade cream cheese. Meanwhile, a more modest $14 worth of ingredients was sent back the other way for Bill to elevate into something gourmet. As is customary, food scientist Rose dialed in for a conference call to answer some questions Daniel had along the way. Alright, no more waffling: which one of these loaded waffles looks best to you?
Chef Bill is on Instagram at @billclarkmakes
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[@jaym5602]

The expensive ones are nice but I love what the chefs do with the cheaper Ingredients it is nice to see that.

[@andrewthezeppo]

especially since I could afford to make them, maybe not dehydrate the strawberries but they sell little bags of dehydrated strawberries at Dollar Tree haha

[@astro20]

I don't think any chef has elevated a dish as much as Bill elevated this Strawberry Waffle. It's actually unreal how good that looks.

[@xoxojennaa]

Frrrr

[@autismogamer]

It's unreal? Damn bro 😐

[@alexashton6501]

Reading this before watching the first thing I thgought was "lemme guess, dehydrated or freeze dried the strawberries"

[@looksirdroids9134]

It looks like someone threw up chunks of congealed blood onto a plate but I bet it tastes really nice.

[@astro20]

@@alexashton6501 The dehydrated crumbled strawberries were the least impressive of everything he did to it but go off like you're an expert.

[@jjacks50]

"What did I possibly give you that could make custard?" "Eggs, milk, maple." Daniel looked like his world just expanded. This was a great chef pairing.

[@JakeTheArmyGuy]

Seeing Daniel going from the guy people hate because of his blueberry grilled cheese to fan favorite is the redemption arc we need these days.

[@thaliafaudith9387]

Y'know... Daniel's "bizarre" ideas might not be so strange if he used them to join masterchef australia...

[@andrewthezeppo]

I still think that blueberry grilled cheese looked good and I have been to places that had grilled cheese with either berries or apples on the menu.

[@PrO-_ToNy]

He didn't deserve any hate and it sucks that he did only because of his "wild" combination in foods or just using his own twists on it and at the end of the day cooking is about cooking how you like and trying different ways of preparing a dish. Without people breaking out of the "traditional style" of food we wouldn't have so many different delicious dishes. Plus blueberries with grilled cheese is such a nice balance to that fatty strong cheesy taste.

[@thaliafaudith9387]

@@PrO-_ToNy I actually shared a few posts of savory dishes (well, the drawings of) that uses peanut sauce to Daniel, not too long after the whole peanut butter incident/thread 😅

[@arnewengertsmann9111]

@@andrewthezeppo I actually love berries to my cheese. I often have marmalades on cheese platters. It is perfectly normal here in Germany. And no french I know, would complain about it either.

[@KaithOEX]

i wish you guys would do a pro chef swaps with pro chef just to see if they do it differently,

[@superturboawesome1]

Proto vs Saul! One Chef to rule them all, hahaha

[@somebodyoutthere]

Or make it somewhat a competition, both chefs receive the same ingredients from home cooks.

[@kagani6202]

They’ve all worked at the institute of culinary education for over 20 years... they can’t compete, they know each other too well.

[@ulogy]

@@kagani6202 perfect, the one who loses the most gets BANISHED TO FOOD NETWORK.

[@alecplata2302]

Can we all agree that Chef bill actually uses technique to enhance a dish and not just add ingredients?

[@fashionablechangeling1988]

The adding ingredients only seemed to happen in the quarantine episodes. It's stopped now that everyone is back in the studio

[@jasperwijdenes5521]

it depends on what they add. do they add caviar for example? it's a big no for me. do they add something like a lime that everyone can get? fine by me

[@dannukem3027]

The rule is they can't not ish swap or add

[@cwg73160]

What technique? Despite how you do something, if you’re putting it on a waffle, it’s still just a topping. Don’t be ignorant.

[@jovanylopez6413]

@@cwg73160 Whats the purpose of giving others ingredients then if you’re just going to add to it? Sure maybe he didnt use technique to enhance it but he used what was given and nothing more, no other “toppings”

[@sonjal2933]

I can’t believe chef Bill used the ingredients given. That looks beautiful

[@Laylow_0]

Once you learn cooking techniques trust you can make anything you want literally

[@eigengrau7698]

@@Laylow_0 and the right tools. Damn i want that whip cream gadget

[@Laylow_0]

@@eigengrau7698 yeah that’s true but for the whip cream just add the maple to the cream and whip it your self I mean yeah it will take you a lot longer without the machine but same result

[@cwg73160]

He used the given ingredients because the point of the series is to use the given ingredients. Also, it’s just a waffle with a few toppings. That’s all it is.

[@salutations6370]

“It’s okay if you don’t have one of these at home, neither do I” 😂😂

[@dorakincses5676]

Haha, but I do! 😊

[@aamocryp]

i was expecting to hear this when the dehydrator appeared

[@MGD313]

Daniel celebrated cracking those eggs like Tom Hanks making fire in "Castaway."

[@celticluvr]

Growly voice, " Look, at what I have created" lol I love that movie

[@markpotter1736]

Yess,,, finally .... i'm here to see Daniel. Cz I like his personality. He's adorable, charming, funny, and positive. And also i like that he did this episode with chef Bill. It's like a perfect combo.

[@wpc456cpw]

Agreed!!!!!

[@poodleprince]

I never knew I needed this combo... I'm shaking at their hotness, they both ✨sweet&savory✨

[@wpc456cpw]

LEGITTTT

[@iamReddington]

Calm down, horn dog.

[@anali2538]

Chef Bill needs a youtube channel... WE NEED a Chef Bill's youtube channel...

[@SailorSaturn4]

I second that. Need to see more of that talent.

[@AbduCola]

He already has one called Billy on the Street

[@gayathriiyer4318]

@@AbduCola omg 😭😂😂 But yea he does have similar mannerisms like Billy Eichner

[@AbduCola]

@@gayathriiyer4318 looks like him and has the same voice as well. Even the same name lol. He's just a LOT calmer

[@bobbysuzeraelyn2106]

@@AbduCola 💀💀💀

[@TheGreatWerebear]

I love that the chef didn't add anything in order to take the strawberry waffles to the next level. He just worked with what he was given.

[@ownertje78]

The food both looks so good. The twist on the bagel is very cool

[@Phaios95]

I think I can fit them both in. The waffles, of course. 👀

[@roddob3389]

Exactly what I said! .......about the waffles, of course!

[@ljp388]

Yep, same time...right on that counter. The waffles, of course.

[@c_004]

Jail 💀😭

[@wpc456cpw]

@@ljp388 LMFAO

[@mayankdhaka3753]

🧐

[@alphasoatta]

I see Daniel. I click. Just adore this man. Love his positive, fun vibes

[@bensong486]

Ha! GAAAAAY!

[@DrSigmaOhio]

Yea I don’t get why people hate Daniel so much:(((

[@muniaisworthit]

I love his smile so much.He really gives off happy and positive vibe

[@alemacm5742]

Maybe they’re jealous cus he’s fun, good looking and a good cook

[@johnskitty1]

Sounds like me with rosana pansino shes just entirely too adorable

[@glossaria2]

Daniel's just crackin' eggs one-handed, livin' his best life! 😉👍 Chef Bill's waffles, though.... *fans self*

[@athenea9546]

I’m guessing the home chef guys name is Daniel based off these comments?? He is such a joy to watch his enthusiasm is genuinely contagious. Plus he has a gorgeous voice wtf

[@the-regularguy]

pretty sure every level 3 chef has been crushiing it but chef bill well he made that look and feel on a completely different level. i am pretty sure noby has elevated any dish with as little ingredients as much and i find it weird that apart from that dehydrator everythhing is achieveable by someone who can make deserts.

[@the-regularguy]

@@Sletchman i have never looked into dehydrators as i never really saw any need but that whipped cream stuff i can see myself getting a food coma from it lol

[@the-regularguy]

@@Sletchman hahah exactly

[@mnels5214]

Lowkey Bill and high energy Daniel, both such wonderful guys and great cooks. Love this episode!

[@Deer_God]

Chef Bill and Daniel are the pair I never knew I needed

[@gergk5]

Anyone else wish there was a PART 2 (V?) where they, especially the Pro Chefs, cook with their original recipes and ingredients?

[@azgothedefiler]

Second this

[@ninjawriter83]

This is a great idea!

[@SailorSaturn4]

As much as I like that idea, I think the reason why they don’t do that is because it might make the mediocre chefs felt inferior or down when they compare their dishes with what it’s supposed to be when cooked by the pro. Maybe they could do pro vs pro instead and since they’re on the same level, we might get to see how different each of them are.

[@gergk5]

​@@SailorSaturn4 I don't know if that's really an issue. The way I see it is that these episodes are more about challenging the chefs and a bit of teaching and learning new skills rather than showing who is the better cook. It's expected that the Pro Chefs will in most cases perform better despite the value of the provided pantry items. For instance Chef Bill's dish looks way better here despite using cheaper ingredients so plenty of opportunity to 'feel inferior' either way for the amateur chef. Most home cooks would probably welcome a free 'masterclass' and see it as an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by a seasoned pro on how to handle & cook with premium produce.

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@gergk5 Especially if the home cook is right there acting as a second set of hands for the prep. Treat it as a learning opportunity rather than a hoity-toity "Oh look at me, mine is better" (which, I don't think any of the chefs on here would turn it into that).

[@MGD313]

BILL: Hope you packed your sleeping bag. Ohhhhhhh. So THAT'S why Daniel is wearing pajamas.

[@yachishairclips2250]

It proves that this segment is scripted.. But, we learn along the way, so win-win

[@zeynepnursozer]

Casually drying strawberries for 14 hours ⏰ 🍓

[@fightcali]

Love Frank but I think the other epicurious professional chefs are super underrated !!! All of them are just so talented and innovative 💖 chef bill, Saul, and penny are my personal faves(along w Frank of course!)

[@grizzlednerd4521]

Both Daniel and Bill's joy and humility are awesome.

[@JustCallMeBo1]

*As someone who loves to cook at home, these videos never fail to make my day! Would you ever consider doing videos after these, where the home cooks make the original dish they were going to using their more affordable ingredients? We always see the professionals use the budget friendly items and add their own style and flare to it, but it'd also be cool to see the home cook's style. Thank you to this channel, the cooks, editing teams, and so on for the nonstop awesome content! Keep up the great work!* ❤️

[@warriormaiden9829]

YES!! See both the pro and the home cook do their original dishes, either before or after they swap.

[@alexandernevermind8759]

Imagine what Bill could have created if Daniel included bacon, whole vanilla beans, and chocolate.

[@515aleon]

Roasted strawberries--now I could do THAT! (The rest not so much). Lots of fun episode. I love this series.

[@monicajohnson9581]

8:40 I've literally never seen anyone refer back to the recipe book before now. This is commendable 👍🏼 if you don't know you don't know 😂

[@farrex0]

Well, it could have happened before but you never knew, thanks to the magic of editing. I also thnk they record their call with Rose so they could see it again when in doubt. Because they always seem to remember well what they have to do. Which I doubt every single one of these home cooks have that great of a memory.

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@farrex0 Right? I'd be scribbling notes the entire time. I might not *use* half of them, but I'd be taking them. 🤣

[@PipPipS]

This is the most excited i have seen Daniel in this channel 🤣 And chef Bill took a box mix and simple ingredients to another level 😱😱😱

[@callmenicuh]

Imagine your kid asking for some waffles for breakfast.. *After 3 thousand years* "Here's your waffle, son"

[@LeaveItAMemory]

Yay! I'm happy to see Bill again. He is my favorite pro chef.

[@aleth017]

Daniel's (and Lorenzo's) energy makes me so happy 😊

[@ethanlloyd4868]

I think that most pro chefs go for a more savoury approach on something like waffles whereas home chefs tend to go for sweeter dishes as if serving for their child which they often do

[@meabhmcpoet6234]

Daniel's plating was so impressive!

[@ashe1317]

Petition for Rose to join the home cooks in-studio! Because a) everyone loves Rose, b) they'll call her for help anyway lol, and c) most importantly, Rose will get to eat the food she's instrumental in making!! C’mon, it's what she deserves!!! 🙇

[@benjaminmurray455]

I second and third this petition 😁😃

[@momslayer2958]

I love Bill cause he doesnt seem to pull out some chef magic stuff with the cheap dish

[@jessicaroseelizabethp.7911]

I an gushing over the talents of Chef Bill Clark! I now feel so educated and feel excited to incorporate some of the ideas and tips from this video while in the kitchen in this house over here!!

[@renata6002]

Ya know, Bill has warmed up on me. More Bill in these videos I say.

[@patdfobrox]

Daniel’s presentation was so beautiful!

[@qscott777]

Aww, I love this chef combo.

[@KyleBaran90]

Never considered that an episode is filmed over multiple days

[@gregorystell6858]

And I thought Frank would make the waffle complicated

[@grimwest1222]

Wow these were some amazing looking waffles glad to see the savory working its way in also these two are fun to watch

[@fragrance418]

My fav duo right there. I loved this one so much🙌

[@wildfire9635]

I enjoyed Bill. He's pretty cool... great episode as always!

[@cammartin1642]

y’all ever been to paris? the eiffel tower is my favorite attraction. 🥴

[@NickDiVona]

Really enjoyed both of their takes on each others' dishes

[@paigewinsor1792]

This was a great episode!

[@lachelle6512]

Most entertaining home cook I've even seen on here and the most educational pro cheft.

[@benjaminmurray455]

I never thought I would need this combo but I'm here for it! I love their energy and their dish is simply mouthwatering 🤤🤤🤣

[@tanrnnsevemeyebileceklerin9273]

i love the chemistry between them

[@danotoriousdjb7]

there is no way that syrup is real for only $5 😂😂😂

[@theferalboy9563]

I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that lmao. A bottle that size is like $20

[@fuzzzone]

They have a tendency to list the full price for the total package of the pro chef's ingredients and only the portion used for the home chef.

[@georgiachao1607]

I really enjoy watching what the professional chefs do with the normal ingredients, it gives interesting ideas to spice up your typical recipes.

[@yachishairclips2250]

Chef Bill's version of Loaded Waffle is really looking good and fancy.. Wow!! 😍😍.. I hope I could taste it

[@ucebuffer9946]

I think Bill might actually be a wizard.

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

I see Bill, I click...bring back Bill!!!

[@ajknote3347]

Favorite two people on this channel!

[@victorpena5217]

Chef Bill is giving me Sabertooth vibes and I'm digging it.

[@monsterglacier]

I'm a simpe man. I see Daniel in the thumbnail, I click.

[@Leyelle]

Daniel always does so well honestly

[@_Toxicity]

Daniel's plating looks gorgeous!

[@UnforgivenTrucker]

"Wish I had some waffles...today is Tuesday...I better get started."

[@D.G24]

These vids are so good make me so hungry tho

[@mjdolorico]

"I wanna try yours so bad" Same, Daniel, sameeeeee 😌😌😌

[@tonyarc9455]

Dude said "thats as thick as its gonna get" . Fitting. LOL

[@seanfoley2447]

2:24 The fact that Rosemary Trout is a food scientist is is so ironic. We need a video of her breaking down the food science of rosemary seasoned trout.

[@azgothedefiler]

With so little like even compared to other videos he really elevated the dish even though not a fan of deydrated strawberries personally. I was thinking he was gonna make a coulis but beautiful nonetheless

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

The chef must be a food scientist. This is seriously insane.

[@jecharles4743]

It wasn't me shaggy🤣😂🤣

[@briangray3580]

Thank you)))

[@FlauxT]

So what did I give you that you turned it into Creme Anglaise? Oh you know, just cream and eggs Me, who can't comprehend that: So you made a silky smooth scrambled egg?

[@NP-uu6sq]

Pro chef x pro chef and Level 2s x Level 2s!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@msdemeanormaven]

I adore when Daniel is the home cook. This is the content I was looking for. :)

[@vamosunicornio]

I wanna try both waffles recipes.

[@alicorntrash1262]

I want that whipped cream making thingy the chef used

[@ericb2ars]

I wish both chefs could make me a sandwich.

[@Phaios95]

Me too. With me as the meat.

[@AlphaCentauriB]

@@Phaios95 came here to state the same 😅

[@danmurfin956]

Sorry, Daniel. At 6:54 "And in the morning, I'm making waffles!" Was the right thing to say.

[@upeapologun7064]

"Not horrible, pourable " Me: let's write that down

[@monicascott3636]

Daniel is adorable! Love his energy!

[@AbduCola]

I think I like Bill more as a chef than when on the street

[@PatrickAllenNL]

Am I the only one thay would like to see the vhef actually make his waffles in a different video?

[@johnfrerichmann651]

it’s so cute to see the reveal in person again :-)

[@Peachesntomatoes]

Daniel, clean-cut suits you 😉 this was a fun episode 😆😁😆😁

[@elijahjack7248]

in the thumbnail the professional chef look like he had one hand

[@_wildarmy_3214]

I am getting hungry by seeing them eat those delicious waffles 🧇😋

[@strystyl]

Daniel has so much Fred energy that I just wanna see him with a gang of friends making food 😂

[@jessicaroseelizabethp.7911]

That could be an episode in October for Allllll Hallllows Eveeee!!!!!!! Bwa ha ha ha ha 🪱🦂

[@adenb7208]

The whipping siphon is using N20 not CO2

[@realshrigmat1d390]

my boy daniel back

[@PullthaleverKronk]

Where in the world does one get a box strawberries that size for $2?

[@EastSider48215]

Daniel is right: this is nuts.

[@peadar-o]

That would make a nice brunch.

[@Windgoddess540]

I wish they would give us amounts so we could follow the recipe if we wanted to.

[@DivineChaosLord]

I don't like ragging on cooking videos, because the techniques used are actually legit and it looks good. It's a good visual experience since I don't get to observe chefs in action normally. But let's be real, how many people are really ordering $100+ breakfast menus on the regular? Politicians? I don't mean just this video, I mean some of the other videos too (at a glance: $500 steak dinner? Isn't that basically a whole 2-3 Michelin star experience?) Sometimes cooking videos just add extra expensive ingredients just to drive up the expected cost of the dish (i.e. caviar). Which is a legitimate thing to do. But I feel like at that point the extra ingredients weren't necessary for the dish itself (i.e. the salmon in the waffle might as well have been Japanese A5 Wagyu)

[@sweetcalhoun]

Daniel is such a golden retriever and I'm here for it.

[@neilwalshuk]

Love Daniel’s energy. Both dishes are inspiring though.

[@mayankdhaka3753]

She caught me on the counter. So sweet voice

[@genevievesimon]

Is this the dude that puts fruit in his grilled cheese? 😂

[@clips9294]

Chef Bill is goated