$203 vs $17 BBQ Chicken: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Pro chef Frank Proto and home cook Beth are swapping their recipes and ingredients before hitting the kitchen to make some BBQ chicken. We provided Beth with everything necessary to make chef Frank’s eye-popping $203 chicken recipe, sending only $17 worth of materials back the other direction. Will Frank elevate Beth’s more modest materials into something gourmet? Can Beth keep up with the demands of Frank’s ingredients list?
Learn more with Chef Frank on his KZbin Channel ProtoCooks!
/ @protocookswithcheffrank
and on Instagram at @protocooks
Keep up with Beth at her KZbin Channel My Bubbies Kitchen!
/ @mybubbieskitchen1343
and on Instagram at @mybubbieskitchen
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[@no.1supporter569]

Seeing Beth and Frank interact is the most wholesome thing ever

[@lyricwilberg]

Two Favs!!!

[@dgconnelly]

just simply the best!!

[@nathannwd]

He has his own channel, where they've cooked together before

[@Applez357]

They should make their own cooking show ☺️

[@Applez357]

@@nathannwdWHAT?! 😮 Gotta see it ☺️

[@BerylMorgan]

Beth and Frank always seem like they're cousins at a family reunion conspiring at the barbecue to make the best meal ever

[@tesselate8nowait262]

Beth must be made immortal immediately. I demand it. She’s precious♥️

[@FlagCutie]

Agreed! She is everybody's Nonna now and we need her forever.

[@fakhririyan7461]

She's remind me with my grandma

[@cammybrown1626]

Can tell she's a 10/10 woman I fully agree

[@rollin60z]

U should be too! One of the most beautiful woman on the planet in my eyes❤

[@EzioAuditoredaFirenze29]

Immortality is so much worse than dying

[@kbar4462]

Beth has never made a dish I would not devour instantly. Same for Chef Frank. Top tier duo

[@emmamaher275]

Beth shares her own family recipes on her KZbin channel @mybubbieskichen. I’ve tried making a few and they are delicious!!!

[@geraldofmn]

It is! She is adorable! she is adorable, they together is awesome.

[@66Blazes]

I did her lobster roll recipe twice - complete success, so simple and delicious

[@balasuar]

S-Tier for sure.

[@DA_9219]

I made his lasagna recipe, and it's by far the best lasagna I've ever had.

[@jomess7879]

I love that Beth referred to Frank as her Frank. Said at one point "I know my Frank likes his salt"

[@sydneyreimer3737]

I love how Frank has been a pro chef for like, a million years and still asks Beth if his food is okay. So sweet ❤

[@blamb9977]

If someone told me Beth was Frank's mom, I would not doubt them at all

[@klausweasley]

I find it very cute when Beth tries things she's never done before. Her grandkids are lucky to have her as a grandma.

[@annaw659]

Anything with Beth is a must watch.

[@chilibreath]

Frank: Just because I'm a chef doesn't mean I don't like it simple. Frank's BBQ Chicken dish: $203. Seriously, I love it when Frank and Beth are paired up together.

[@Zlaterrr]

Lol everything was fancy with that dish yes.

[@stevemanart]

Using the best ingredients you can get your hands on doesn't make it complicated.

[@Timmycoo]

Dude had a $34 beer.

[@pretzelicious4200]

She wasn't joking when she said he liked salt, he added it every other step hahaha

[@nacho_oreo]

The imperial stout alone is twice the cost of Beth’s meal 😂

[@luniz4209]

Hard to believe anybody outside of Chicago would cook with a BCBS XD

[@12thMandalorian]

I absolutely love Frank Proto and Beth, two legends of Epicurious

[@florentpef503]

Hahaha, I discovered this channel two weeks ago, and now I'm overwhelmed, so many delicious recipes to catch up 😊

[@naomiarram5187]

Buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!!

[@michaelcaulfield2580]

Welcome aboard!

[@marylynnwatani]

You’ll love it here! Welcome

[@florentpef503]

@@marylynnwatani yes, I'm just watching a lot of video and saving them for later or for the weekend

[@florentpef503]

@@michaelcaulfield2580 merci 😊

[@exinon5092]

I'm here half for the cooking half for all the lovable people they have on the channel, they all have different but fun energies. With this video though, it's mostly just an amazing mix of people, they bounce off each other so well that it just brightens my day seeing it.

[@thomasrichardson9075]

these are 2 of my favorite cooks on the show...everything they do is magic

[@smatee_]

sooo true!! ❤🥰

[@ShindoWonderland]

Beth is the definition of a loving grandma. And Frank is the embodiment of a cook. Love them both so much

[@briancoleman9330]

I've been going through a lot over the last few weeks, and this video actually got me to smile for the first time in a while, and it was a wholesome smile. These two interacting is awesome!

[@carolinerichards3121]

I just came across your comment and wanted to remind you that you’re doing amazing even throughout difficult times. You can do hard things!! Keep your head up and remember that you’re so much more than your circumstances/what you’re going through. Sending love!

[@Omen1774]

wow she broke that chicken down like a pro

[@carebear91]

I guarantee she has broken down dozens of chickens in her life!

[@thestraydog]

That's a nonna for ya!

[@nacho_oreo]

Yo!! BBQ SALT?! Why am I halfway thru life and just now realizing the simplistic brilliance of this. Imma make Franks French fries and season with Franks BBQ salt

[@No1_ILoveLucyFan]

Can we just have an episode of Beth cooking anything she wants? Please?!

[@emmamaher275]

Beth has her own KZbin Channel where she makes her own family recipes. It’s @mybubbieskitchen

[@Phoenix.219]

@@emmamaher275 thank you. I knew about Frank and Emily's channel but not others'... Does Lorenzo too have his channel?

[@jagerzaku9160]

Beth and Frank are the Italian Powerhouses of this channel!

[@trevorjensen2706]

First, I love the chemistry that Beth and Frank have. Second, BBQ Salt is something new that I learned. Third, Frank missed out by not adding "Frank's RedHot" sauce. Sure, it wasn't part of what was given, but oh the irony would have tasted great!

[@DM-uv3sd]

This was SO AWESOME two humble people coming together to have fun!!!!

[@teknopal]

Finally Beth and Frank again 😊

[@HisDaughter88]

I love a Beth and Frank pairing. He looks at her SO adoringly. He loves her so much and it’s so sweet! ❤

[@bensgalley1368]

I'm amazed Beth hasn't made her own BBQ sauce before. Maybe I should loan her my recipe for my BBQ sauce. Or have her compare it to Frank's white sauce

[@chefboyareesh]

Drinking Game: A shot every-time Chef Frank adds salt in his dish 😂

[@Raylen_Fa-ield]

Lmao, I want to get a little tipsy no black out drunk

[@maureensurdez7841]

What a fun show! I like to watch Frank. I've never seen his friend Beth, but between the two of them it was fun seeing them come up with things they hadn't cooked before or different takes on the ingredients very entertaining.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Always a treat when these two swap ingredients.

[@honeybeesfriend]

whoever decided to put beth and frank in one video? you are a blessing and i hope both the sides of your pillow are cold throughout the night :))

[@MGD313]

Forget the 14% ABV. That imperial stout is $34 a bottle!

[@chiblast100x]

It's Goose Island Bourbon County Imperial Stout. Being both bourbon barrel aged and an imperial stout I'm unsurprised by that price point.

[@smatee_]

Lots of love. Frank and Beth... Thank you. ❤

[@zoltarwizdom6708]

I love this series. A lot of invaluable tips and tricks, but also really entertaining and wholesome.

[@chicken2jail545]

That looks delicious! I'm impressed Frank made white sauce for his BBQ!

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

I want one of those stovetop grill pans SO MUCH! That's totally my next kitchen investment. Both these versions of BBQ chicken looked delicious!

[@loriki8766]

That is an great way to use chicken skin - looks delicious!

[@G3N3515DM]

just lovely! both are awesome, they need their own show together on epicurious!

[@logy7]

Beth and Frank are one of the best teams for this series! I love seeing them together! 😊

[@kellymcginnis8631]

Well that was fun to watch! Thank you to both Frank and Beth, made my day

[@aliannne1099]

Excellent pairing!!

[@Corcky54]

I LOVE how genuine both of them are... I want Beth as my Grandma and Frank as my dad.

[@georginashanti4605]

Great episode as usual, lots of smiles, flavour and camaraderie. Loved it. 😊

[@hcadriel1]

I absolutely loved this! ❤️

[@R-T01]

Now we need a head to head of Chef Saul and Chef Frank😅

[@t.a.y.x.o]

in every episode I've watched, they use every part of the animal - I LOVE this so much!!

[@isa2282]

I love how y'all post at lunch time

[@makeyourlifeaworkofart]

Omg when they hugged at the end and his face about her dish 😭 I melted!

[@mdhindley]

This might be my favourite ongoing series on KZbin. Long may it continue.

[@oskrm]

"He's gonna have me make tortillas. I'm gonna smack him when I see him." 😂😂

[@ethanhorn6093]

I saw Beth and clicked. Frank is just a bonus.

[@emmamaher275]

Beth actually has her own cooking show on KZbin on @mybubbieskitchen where she makes her own family recipes!

[@elainarabbit]

Definitely liked them talking with each other about the dishes.

[@Hortonscakes]

Beth!!! Love this Nona! ❤❤❤

[@CrazyHLady]

We NEED to have this duo again🙏🏻 ❤

[@smatee_]

YEEES!!

[@voydead]

Literally the best duo you can ask for

[@flytothemoon50]

I hear Frank say "Salt" more then 11 time 🤣😂 for someone that just watch ads on this video "how many salt per day" it kinda hilarious and amusing.

[@McClureOutdoor]

Great one to watch. Both dishes looked great to eat.

[@denibraja7899]

A chef teaching grandma new cooking techniques, awesome

[@raymundgerardm.feraren8194]

Love them both!

[@beanieduchet2928]

Beth is my favorite, thanks for posting!

[@emmamaher275]

She has her own cooking show on KZbin @mybubbieskitchen where she makes her own family recipes!

[@kristathehungrymelon]

Beth and frank feel like family. Like aunt and nephew 🥺🥺

[@jodicastillo4695]

My fave combo!!

[@mariannemotherway5803]

Hi Beth! Hi Frank! Love these shows, please keep them coming!!! Btw: Epicurus keep making us happy and hungry....!!! 😂

[@Christine321652]

Frank was so happy when Beth said his the mayonnaise was great, that made my day!!

[@Timmycoo]

Alabama White Sauce is so great. I hadn't heard of it before I visited a friend in Alabama lol. Ever since then, I've had to explain to my west coast friends that it's not gravy. Also I'm a cheapo and just buy a bbq sauce and then add to it based on how I feel that day. Feel like it lasts longer and is more adjustable than making an entire pot. Beth is adorable how she explains her thought processes.

[@monicagrabham9059]

Both dishes look amazing…. And now I’m hungry 😂

[@jaimesegura7318]

These 2 deserve their own channel, period.

[@Phoenix.219]

They both have their own channel

[@jaimesegura7318]

@@Phoenix.219 I meant both together.

[@showd6229]

One of the few times we’ve seen people behind the scenes, the only other time I can remember was when they were taking the wheel of cheese away

[@Regulus-nk7qy]

Wholesome duo

[@EverlastingTorr]

I wish Beth was my gramma. She seems like awesome fun and she’s a fantastic cook!

[@Carol_Cooks]

She did great cutting that chicken! Like a pro!

[@meganh7526]

Is that Franks actual printing? It’s sooo neat. Also… I’m impressed she was able to buy all that name brand stuff for $17. I assume that’s the cost to buy those full ingredients and it’s not factoring in the amount actually used. 98 cents for French’s mustard?! My low-priced grocery store in Canada sells it for roughly $2 USD. Yeesh.

[@niaree]

Both chefs are amazing

[@WhyWorry1]

I love Beth and Frank!

[@Heartless_Assassin]

I love these videos 😊

[@prettyblkgyrl74]

Frank: it's simple, it's not hard Also Frank: building a rocket 🚀 to go to Mars 🙄😂😂😂 I 🫶🏾🥰 Frank

[@Romi_Zii]

Frank & Beth are such a great pairing! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🤎

[@DirtyFrigginHarry]

*Frank encounters a highly processed, strong, unchef-y, and specialized single purpose product like kraft bbq sauce that is more a condiment than an ingredient* "So I'm gonna de-atomize this bbq sauce into salt. Also, stick the dry pasta in the oven" *ten minutes later* Not everything has to be fancy.

[@oleg9130]

nice combo

[@kristinwright6632]

They are so cute. They have been working together for years at this point. And I'm with Frank regarding the raw bell pepper. I won't avoid them if they are in a salad but I really prefer roasted. Glad to see a chef having the same opinion. I always think of chefs as liking everything.

[@PeterMJohns13]

Bunch of great cooks and chefs on this show but definitely think frank and Beth have the best chemistry!

[@vh4355]

Beth is great. I loved her whole presentation!

[@rDunfee]

I love Beth and Frank episodes

[@fajriramdani6562]

Grandpa frank and grandma beth, love both of you 🥰🥰

[@Reeezeful]

I love the both of em so much

[@PitPit1403]

Beth and Frank best combo 🤩

[@_Toxicity]

Beth and Frank! YES!

[@KuyaPixels23]

Yess, Muriel is back

[@Dreamingoutloud17]

My fav duo 💞

[@prodbyjexus1]

aaahhhhHHH WHOLESOME AHHHH🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aramn8151]

As a German it’s kind of amusing how Beth struggled to open that beer bottle with the bottle opener 😂

[@monzalesjovye.1680]

I miss this duo! Omg 😊

[@sofiaeguis687]

I love Beth's accent ❤❤❤

[@toregenekhatun480]

What's not to love Beth and Frank both cooking and their interaction together just so wholesome I love those two! But Frank just NO to mayonnaise I can avoid it in most things but BBQ oh heck no!

[@nobullmmatalk]

Although this was amazing, we need Beth to do more videos involving mozzarella. IYKYK

[@Chloe_slayzzzzz]

“OnLy 202 dOlLaRs” got me double checking my bank account

[@flaviahelena8211]

my two fav people love them

[@davidelsbury2917]

Two legends.

[@puffedspaghetti5090]

Frank and Beth are my favorite duo

[@marissaraygoza9086]

“He’s going to have me make tortillas” 😂😂😂😂