$196 vs $13 Calzone: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional chef Saúl Montiel from Cantina Rooftop and home cook Emily are swapping ingredients and hitting the kitchen to make a calzone that nonna would be proud of. We set our home cook Emily up with $196 worth of supplies - everything she’d need to make Saúl’s recipe. Meanwhile, a modest $13 worth of ingredients was sent back the other way for chef Saúl to elevate into something gourmet. As is customary, food scientist Rose dialed in to assist our dear Emily with a few questions he had along the way. Which calzone would make you shout “mangia?”
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Keep up with Emily on her KZbin channel at / emilyduncan and on Instagram at @emilyslamduncan
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As much as I like Frank that is one thing I don't like about him in this series. It kills the entire point when he starts adding items.

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I enjoy these videos a lot more when the pro chefs don't cheat.

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I mean honestly I think Frank has done it like 2 o 3 times maybe but he doesn’t anymore. Saul has also cheated a few times but he doesn’t do it anymore. They probably told them to not do that

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Yeah I understand why the pros really want to put out something creative/complex and up the ante but I would definitely like to see their spin on something truly basic. An extra ingredient here and there isn’t a deal breaker tho, might be a good way to elevate it

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A Mexican and a Canadian make Italian food in the US. Looks delicious! Emily and Saul are the best!

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Chef Saul + Emily is a match made in heaven. So casual, so insouciant, so hecking good. Love y’all.

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Emily is that dorky friend you'd like to try out new recipes with. You'd both end up making a huge mess, but had a lot of chaotic fun doing it. Saul is the dad we wanted as a kid, spoiled to all hell with his cooking. You know his family eats good

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saul and emily always brighten my day. haven't even seen the calzones yet and there's a smile on my face.

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Saul and Emily are becoming my favorite chef/home cook duo. Imagine if they team up against Frank and Lorenzo.

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Frank and Gabby for the win!!

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The giggle after Saul said “I love spicy.” I felt that. Because me too Saul, me too. 😁

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"He who controls the Spicy, controls the Universe." - Frank Herbert, probably.

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'Dont do what I say, sometimes' words of wisdom from Chef Saul

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I love that Emily was open to the challenge...she's definitely on her way to being a Level 2 and someday even Level 3 chef. Saul *screaming* lol! Always a joy watching this guy. Well done Epicurious

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Chef Saul and his eternal love of the spicy is beautiful to watch

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Yay Emily and Saul! Emily gave Saul exactly the same ingredients I have in my pantry.

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@ ya know what Chef? I will! Probably this weekend. I'll keep you posted!

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@ @Chef Saúl Montiel ok chef I made them. And man, do you make this look easy. First, the jalapeños I could find were small and once I cleaned out the seeds they were floppy and barely held together. Also, trying to char the peppers was a challenge! The stuffing was good, though a little dry, but the star of the show was definitely the chutney. Yummmm. It took an hour, my kitchen was a greasy mess, and there was too much dough to pepper ratio. But they were tasty (especially that chutney!). Not sure I would try them again though. 😏

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Saul when seeing the plate: "911?🤨" 😭

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Honestly, Emily did a fantastic job with the recipe! Every step she nailed, and it turned out beautifully golden brown!

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Saúl and Emily are my favorite chefs on this channel and it's great to have the two of them together in one video. Saúl bursts with charisma.

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Yes! Most, definitely!

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What Saul made reminds me of these pizza empanadas my grandma used to buy me. I love how he really transforms the ingredients. Emily also has such a genuine personality, she seems so fun and approachable.

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I love Emily's and Saul's chemistry, like they really vibe together and both have this golden retriever vibe

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"Welcome to Plating Town" 😁

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HOW DID THIS FLY UNDER MY RADAR FOR A MONTH!? SAUL AND EMILY? ABSOLUTELY YES!

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Saul pronouncing Emily as "Amy Lee" is too precious

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Not even Ben Wyatt could conceive of a calzone as beautiful as Chef Saul's.

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Calzones are pointless. It's just pizza harder to eat. No one likes them.

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You Sir, are a man of culture

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"Low cal calzone"

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i always love when the Pro Chef always start the compliments with, "looks better than mine!" ❤️

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I love this series. It never fails to make me smile. I've also unironically learned a lot.

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Two chef Saul videos in a month, Epicurious is really spoiling us

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I always like the ones with Saul and the other chef, I like how they're always very positive about the result of the home cook.

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Emily is such a sweetheart. Especially with her almost always have the most simple ingredients ever lol

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This has to be the first time I didn’t know what the chef was going to do🙈I learnt my lesson..NEVER DOUBT CHEF SAUL!! Those mini calzones look awesome!

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I'm a home cook. I've only been cooking for about a year or two. My goal is to get food on the table that is quick, requires little clean up, and is or course delicious. I'm still learning every day how to improve and how to add new recipes to my weekly menu. My spice cabinet and my fresh herb garden are literally my life.

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I want to see Saul and Frank square off, maybe Epicurious could make their own kind of Pro Iron Chef series with all of the pro chefs making amazing things with limited ingredients

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I need this

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Perfection is not the goal. Deliciousness is the goal. Perfection is a nice bonus. - Emily Duncan, 2022.

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I loved that

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I know everyone loves Chef Frank (I love him too) but Chef Saul has my heart.

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Saul is the only one of the pros who doesn't 'cheat' on these and that's why he's my favorite.

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Really, I'm just here for Saúl. He is an incredible chef. He should just have his own videos.

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Yes! More Emily and Saul content

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I'm Middle Eastern and watching Chef Saul pour an entire bottle of red pepper flakes into a pot still made me sweat omfg.

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Saul is so much fun as a chef. Great job Emily

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Another fantastic personality combo. These two are great to have in a video together and both of those meals looked fantastic

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I'd love to see what chef Saúl's intended end result would look like. His expensive ingredients and his finished product and see them side by side!

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I love Emily and I love Saul. They both must be protected.

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I love watching videos with Saul . He’s so funny 😭😂 I love him .

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Im happy they got to try each other's dish in person. Both dishes looked delightful! 😋😍

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Tbh i love those vidoes not only because of awesome ppl, but also chef techniques that can improve simple dishes into something wayy better

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these turned out absolutely great - loved watching them with their recipes

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I love Chef Saul! I learn so much whenever he’s on.

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I love these two so much. This is such an amazing combo 🤗

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“I wonder if it’ll be a calzone” is such a good representation of this series lmao

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I love that Saúl jokingly called 911 when he was given the Home Cook ingredients.

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Saul and Emily both consistently make me laugh more than nearly any other KZbin personalities. I had to keep pausing and unpausing in order to follow along!

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@chefsaulmontiel has become my favorite chef. Besides being from my fathers home state of Hidalgo he is so creative, funny and adorable.

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i don’t normally get along with “Megan’s” or “Emily’s” BUT i LOVE emily!!! she and I have so much in common when it comes to cooking, i’d love to drink wine and try to cook together lol

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Who doesn't love Saul and want to follow all his recipes because he's genius??

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I love Saúl! he's so charismatic and his energy is just addicting! I wanna watch all the videos he's in

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Omg Saul is funny af. I got this (points to his head) I got this (points to his heart) and I got this (points to his guns) I can't stop laughing and it has only been 1:22 into the video. What a wild roller coaster of laughter!

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I love Chef Saul!!!!! He’s so funny and talented!!!

[@leleprtk]

They are such a great combo!!! Both recipes looked AMAZING!

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I think this episode really showcases Saul's talent in comedy!

[@TTM1895]

Saúl & Frank head-to-head competition. I demand it!

[@ERSwanger]

I love this series so much and these two are my fave chefs!

[@Jaime13R]

I feel like having a beer with Saul while he’s grilling lol

Let’s do it! 🍺

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

Such a blessing that they can meet and try each other's food again!

[@jul.escobar]

Really enjoy watching these two!

[@cfv1984]

Saúl es maravilloso. El viernes voy a hacer esto 😂

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I love saul... So entertaining to watch.. and knowledgeable as well

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Any episode with Emily on it is my favorite!

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Idk why I feel so satisfied seeing them taste each other’s dishes 😂 lol 😂

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This video had me smiling from start to finish.

[@halflucan]

Emily levelled up!

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Saul secret recipe is "love"!! I think every Chef should be like Saul!!

Always 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏼👏🏼🤩🤩🤩

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Love their energy!

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We need more of this duo

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See Saul? Press like. See Emily? Press like.

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I can't stop thinking about Calzones as fried pizza omeletts.

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Chef Saul is the Goat

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Emily: I wonder if it'll be a calzone? 🤣🤣🤣 Legitimate question

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Great personalities and all the food looked awesome

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Yesssss Emily Content! I needed this in my life. Hi Emily Ily