$240 vs $32 Thanksgiving Dinner: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional chef Bill Clark and home cook Lorenzo are swapping ingredients and hitting the kitchen for Thanksgiving dinner! We set Lorenzo up with $240 worth of ingredients from chef Bill’s kitchen along with his instructions on making an unforgettable holiday spread. To lend a helping hand, food scientist Rose dialed in to offer some of her trademark wisdom and encouragement. Over with Bill, a thrifty $32 recipe from Lorenzo was being augmented and tinkered with in a quest to make it something gourmet. Which of these Thanksgiving dinners are you taking a nap after?
Chef Bill is on Instagram at @billclarkmakes
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[@glointhedrk]

The real hero is Lorenzo for sourcing a thanksgiving meal worth $30. Unheard of!

[@ivoryzhub]

😅

[@quedizzle7378]

I was wondering the same thing. I mean it's almost impossible

[@RaharaStarbane]

Where I live the dang bird is more than 30

[@Mymartianromance97]

@@RaharaStarbane Chef Bill's reaction: "$32? How cheap was this bird?"

[@jasmineortiz6980]

That price plus card coming in clutch

[@aaddwwaann]

I don't know why but chef Bill feels like a babysitter when he cook, so chill, gentle and extremely professional

[@malaktarek9787]

*cut the camera to chef Bill breaking the chicken's bones and saying it's a nice sound* I'm joking XD

[@mechadoggy]

Really? I don’t like him that much

[@malaktarek9787]

@@mechadoggy everyone has different opinions XD who do you like then? I'd like to know lol

[@mechadoggy]

@@malaktarek9787 Among the level 3 chefs, definitely salt master Frank, Alcoholic Penny, Tracey, King, Esther, Saul, and Sim (the dean of bread-making) Among the level 2 chefs, definitely Julie (the spice traveler), Khadijah, Laughing Lorenzo, Gabriella, and maybe Blackberry Daniel Among the level 1 chefs, definitely Onika, Ketchup Emily, Cheesecake Steven, and the level 1 chef for the 4 levels of spaghetti and meatballs video

[@malaktarek9787]

@@mechadoggy oh yeah Frank is great XD and Saul too My favorite lvl. 2 is definitely Lorenzo though but I agree with the rest XD

[@SD-oi9gr]

Everybody else notice that the expensive turkey didn’t even come with the neck / giblets?! I love that the chef isn’t trashing the normal food items. So many of them are food snobs but this guy understands that it can all be made to taste great.

[@ginnyweatherbee7941]

I’m surprised it didn’t come with the neck or giblets… those are pretty good too especially in dressing/stuffing

[@lindafreeman7030]

He did send Lorenzo homemade stock; maybe he just did that with the neck and giblets ahead of time.

[@italia-1i-18vuducanh5]

psst non fine dining restaurants serve you chicken cut all the time. It's not that big of a deal

[@arisucheddar3097]

It normally does, but the butcher packs/ wraps it separately. It's packed in with a frozen bird for convenience in getting that Butterball wrapped up. The meat department at my grocery store has spare wings and necks that I use for gravy (I only roast a breast for Thanksgiving).

[@blue-chaos96striker72]

The neck? Thats the turkey's dik

[@kristinwright6632]

This series is so much better when the chefs can try the dish that the other person made. So glad this is back. This is one of my favorite Epi shows.

[@skzcoffeemachine]

Why no one talking about Chef Bill?! He's so professional and creative. And ofc, Lorenzo is the staple .

[@TheDavidN]

He did seem to have too much fun breaking those bones

[@FungalHarmony]

@@TheDavidN 😳

[@MayuraVyamsaka]

I came here for Chef Bill, and only for Chef Bill (and maybe also for Rosemary's brief appearance) 🤫😬

[@kapitansecas]

For me, Chief Bill in this video was an incredibly pleasant surprise! It's a shame that he's not often invited to the show (or he's too busy and rarely accepts). Anyway, we demand MOAR Chief Bill! I hope we will be heard.

[@cantplaywitmyyoyo]

Yes because Lorenzo is annoying to me. Ugh. After his first "annoying orange" type laugh I stopped the video. So I have to skip this episode

[@MGD313]

"Chef Franksgiving" was RIGHT THERE.

[@SkaterBlades]

He's too busy discovering a new America

[@engu1348]

@@SkaterBlades true.

[@matreames]

Fully agreed. In fact I made a separate comment now tagging Epicurious telling them they need to give us a full hour long Frank’s giving special

[@mjc2624]

🤣🤣🤣

[@christinaconnery9419]

Frank's turkey hasn't matured to adulthood yet. AND his potatoes aren't done growing yet.

[@elylopezgonzalez3668]

Now this is something worth spending money on!!! I don't see the point on making a $100 mac & cheese or turkey sandwich. Splurging on Thanksgiving dinner is something I am totally on board with.

[@BS-pd9hk]

Ditto!!!

[@pancaloka6476]

@@BS-pd9hk mew

[@chilibreath]

The energy of these chefs: Lorenzo's cappuccino-fueled hyperness and Bill's chill vibes. I love it!

[@CrudeCulinary]

We love seeing the home cooks get blown away with such a wider range of ingredients to use!

[@Mrbigmike311]

thanks so much for listening to us and finally allowing the chefs to taste their own ingredients that someone else cooked :D

[@paigew6707]

I think before they couldn’t really do it because of Covid

[@shyguy7265]

@@paigew6707 correct. It was there for the first few episodes and now its come back from covid restrictions

[@elfinamurni5567]

@@shyguy7265 yeap! But I'm honestly glad they still continued the series during the covid restriction. Absolutely love them!

[@MGD313]

Thanksgiving dinner is when you find yourself laughing along with good company and great food. Or as Lorenzo knows it, "every meal."

[@Steveofthejungle8]

Lorenzo has great company when he’s by himself

[@Mdi223]

This is so wholesome. I hope Lorenzo spends all his meals having good food and a good laugh, he deserves it.

[@veronicamagdaleno2099]

I'm thinking about mixing the recipes together to come up with a super turkey dinner. Love the mash potato pear idea!

[@rachelsweets]

Great idea

[@LauraJean3]

@Veronica !!! If you want any ideas, here's what I wrote my Fantasy Football league this week. The language is meant to have some jest and also be convincing, and this is because I can't cook Thanksgiving this year but SO WISH I COULD: Start of e-mail: I love cooking Thanksgiving. It's been a project over the last several years, but I have a menu that has pleased multiple crowds and includes a turkey that, after 5 days, does NOT get dry!! So, because I probably won't be making full thanksgiving this year, I give you a reminder, a method, and a recipe. 1.) Here's a bit of advice: apple pie, pumpkin pudding. You will be so pleased! 2.: Method: Overnight Turkey. Would you like to have the best turkey you've ever eaten? I kid you not and will espouse this method forever. Dry-brine your thawed turkey the day before - at least 12 hours but better if it's 24. Put it in the fridge. THEN, set your oven on a low temp and let the bird cook for 8-12 hours. I'm not kidding. Then, at the end, blast it with a hot temp to crisp the skin. It is so freaking good because the meat ends up flavorful, moist, and just good. I can't quit saying good! Proof: blog.williams-sonoma.com/how-to-cook-a-turkey-overnight/ Extra method: www.createdby-diane.com/2014/11/how-to-roast-a-turkey-overnight.html 3. All my other recipes: Turkey glaze (do not, not do this): www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dry-rubbed-roast-turkey Green bean casserole (do some or all of it. You won't regret it): smittenkitchen.com/2013/11/green-bean-casserole-with-crispy-onions/ Stuffing (easy, flexible, delicious. Be happy): www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/how-to/article/thanksgiving-stuffing Gravy (straight-forward, fantastic): www.bonappetit.com/recipe/umami-gravy Cranberry sauce (bright and delightful!): www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cranberry-sauce-with-orange-and-cinnamon Roast carrots (could sub sweet potato, but sometimes you need a change in root-veg variety): slice large carrots into rough sticks, mostly the same shape but DO NOT WORRY. Toss with oil, salt, and cinnamon/warm spice of choice. Roast at 375 for 20 min or so, or until desired doneness. Mashed potatoes: This is a riff on about 6 recipes: cut up desired amount of potatoes and put into pot, cold water on top and cover by an inch. Salt that water, friend. Then boil until fork-tender. Drain and put potatoes back in pot to dry out. Meanwhile, melt at least one stick of butter. Consider browning it. Then add whole milk - not more than a cup to start, and warm it up. Add to potatoes, adding more milk/melted butter as necessary, and mash-mash-mash. Brusselsprouts: cut in half, season with oil and salt, put cut-side down on sheet pan, turn oven to 350 and let-er rip. It will taste like the best roasted veg you've ever had. I'm not kidding. Pie crust (easy and the only one you ever need): smittenkitchen.com/2019/03/extra-flaky-pie-crust/ Apple pie (use apple cider vinegar instead of lemon. Trust me. Be a champion): www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/old_fashioned_apple_pie/ Pumpkin pudding (but do add the praline sauce): smittenkitchen.com/2011/11/baked-pumpkin-and-sour-cream-puddings/ sauce: smittenkitchen.com/2014/11/classic-pumpkin-pie-with-pecan-praline-sauce/

[@amanda-nm2rd]

@@LauraJean3 I’ve literally written down this entire recipe 😂✍🏼

[@LauraJean3]

@@amanda-nm2rd hope you like it!!! Most things can be done ahead of time. 😊

[@rasnaina1910]

@@LauraJean3 wow

[@AlexIsModded]

Does Lorenzo have his own cooking channel on here? Cause if he does I will watch every single video.

[@daikiidesu]

Just imagine how great chefs are. They literally find ways to improvise with such small ingredients.

[@LauraJean3]

The best thing about the reboot post-pandemic separation is that the pro-chefs use their skill to upgrade the home-chef's recipes, not the array of ingredients. I agree with others - I love the way the pro talks about the ingredients in a neutral or positive way. More of them have been doing that, and I really appreciate it.

[@SK-iq8wv]

My god, Lorenzo is such a joy. He’s always so cheerful and positive, and it’s heartwarming. (Obviously great cooking instinct too, but I wish I had a friend like Lorenzo in my life!)

[@zaphkiel2241]

i think a really cool idea for this is 2 pro chefs and they are givin the same ingredients and see what they would make in the end

[@warriormaiden9829]

The same *cheap* ingredients. XD

[@AudieHolland]

For some reason, I believe a true Pro Chef is somewhere in between a rocket scientist, a very experienced contract killer and a cook.

[@scott2100]

without me wearing glasses, Bill looks kind of like Andrew from Babish

[@BS-pd9hk]

I am a home cook level chef and my Thanksgiving groceries would be about $240. I can’t even imagine what that would translate to at the gourmet level!!

[@h3eartbreak]

the dinner they made is pared down. they didn't include any pie/other dessert, vegetable sides, cranberry sauce, etc.

[@wildshadowstar]

My family always does a potluck for thanksgiving so that one person isn’t responsible monetarily or for having to cook as much food as is needed for the crew that usually shows up (anywhere between 25 and 40 ish, depending on who shows up).

[@jmchez]

@@wildshadowstar Exactly! We do that too and all the dishes are gourmet quality and no one is saddle with spending $300 and hours upon hours of cooking and baking. The non-cook brings the wine.

[@samanthat.2633]

I felt like I was watching Pooh Bear and Rabbit cook a thanksgiving meal so thank you for that 😂

[@stephrjgk]

ahhahahaah this is the perfect description

[@AY-ze1fp]

Hey, at least chef Bill didn't use Alison Roman's $116 turkey 💀. $43 seems quite reasonable for a heritage bird.

[@arisucheddar3097]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 yes!!!! I made a from scratch Thanksgiving for someone one year and she picked something up in her mashed potatoes. Alarmed, she looked at me and asked "WHAT IS THIS???" I calmly informed her that the pea- sized lump in the mashed potatoes was... potato. If it's for me, I want the potatoes to sit up and beg for gravy.

[@frostedsiren]

I love the dynamic these two have. This chef was so respectful!

[@sabreyes_]

love how Lorenzo keeps saying Pomme Bill instead of Pomme William LOLLLL

[@hetakey227]

Lorenzo learns soo much each episode. I love seeing him cook

[@ankit_bisht9926]

Lorenzo always act as he is scared of new ingredients, but he is a damn good cook

[@kimberlyplante9688]

I really like Chef Bill. I like his attitude and I like that he is creative with the ingredients in front of him, even though he only had one spice to work with lol Good job

[@danielraiber3639]

Thanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday of every year. I easily spend more than $240 on Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, ham, smashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, candied yams, cranberry sauce, cheesy broccoli and cauliflower, rolls, pumpkin bread, banana bread, apple pie, and pumpkin pie.

[@Nahmee]

Lorenzo is SO animated! FCKING LOVE HIM! 💯

[@dreadredbaron]

Chef Frank couldn't do this video because he is waiting for the turkeys to hatch.

[@jidek1234]

Lorenzo is the most dad dad I've seen

[@phosphobro9491]

I love how this shows that Anyone can cook like a professional chef with the right stuff yaknow

[@WeCube1898]

And a little bit passion and good ole TLC

[@JiggyWilson]

Billy is easily one of the kindest, most caring and comforting souls I've ever met. He's such a good egg!

[@normalgirlcvco]

"I Love bread, period" Lorenzo always relatable

[@TheOnlyShin]

Bill AND Lorenzo? Amazing. Love them both.

[@philstuf]

Lorenzo is just a beast. I love his enthusiasm for the challenge... I'd likely enjoy his food, too.

[@philstuf]

We love Lorenzo. He's awesome.

[@LeaveItAMemory]

Bill is in my top 3 favorite chef's on the show I wish he could be in every episode

[@jordanclark7821]

As if I can’t like Lorenzo more. A Cappuccino before a nap.. a man after my own heart

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I love these episodes because they both come out great. And this one, the expensive-not so horribly expensive for a family holiday dinner- is imaginative but not so difficult, and no exotic ingredients. I was think the same thing, at $32 did hit the turkey with his car? The pro recipe, just the liquor and turkey were at least $100 I’d bet. Later, I was close, but so was Lorenzo. Minus the $70 brandy, a bit over $150. I never liked carrots until, in Japan, I tried Kyoto carrots. Their super delicious. Imagine if you only had instant coffee, and one day had a great espresso.

[@Changsta74u]

I love how Lorenzo has only 2 boxes of Stove Top, and the pro chef magically comes up with a 3rd box lol

[@aubreymerrick6917]

IM SO HAPPY THEY’RE TASTING EACHOTHERS MEALS AGAIN

[@matthewjaworski4115]

Lorenzo is a pro chef at this point.

[@Callumstaples226]

Please tell Lorenzo, he makes my day everytime he is on. 😊 😆 😋

[@robertwalsh6810]

"The oooold rolla rolla" - Lorenzo, your Chef John is showing!

[@kearaking]

Lorenzo’s vibe and laugh is infectious! He’s so fun to watch!

[@KSWfarms]

Soon as I realized Lorenzo was in this, I HAD to watch it. He always cracks me up.

[@melaniehancock2210]

My new favorite cooking show!! I LOVE how kind everyone is to each other and the new creative ideas. We can actually learn how to step up our game in the kitchen using basic ingredients, as well as getting ideas on how to really take food to the next level! I really like the idea of spatchcocking the Turkey and taking the neck and giblets and making stock on the side for everything. I’m definitely going to try that this year. One thing I love to do is stick a bunch of butter in between the skin and meat. Helps crisp it up and gives a really wonderful flavor!! I use vegan butter sticks to keep it dairy free, but if I could eat butter I would splurge and grab the kerrygold 😍

[@Rodviet]

I always do the butter in the skin! It’s a real game changer, it’s amazing! I mix butter with herbs and it’s 🤌🏼

[@heart.9889]

Add Herbs and spices to the Butter for Double effect. It's what i do with Chicken.

[@warriormaiden9829]

This. SOOOOO much. I do rosemary, garlic, thyme, and (call me crazy, but it works) cinnamon. Mix that with the butter, slather it everywhere under the skin, pop that sucker in a turkey bag *without* any holes in it, and toss the whole caboodle in the oven. That's how I was taught, and of the methods I've tried, that one's the best. There was one year, I was in charge of feeding about 80-100 people for Thanksgiving, and I did two 30-35 pound birds......there were no leftovers.

[@jaimealtman5283]

I feel like Chef Bill is who Mr. Rogers would have been had Mr. Rogers chosen a culinary career over religious studies.

[@stikk3943]

I like how Chef Bill actually stayed true to the spirit of the original dish, too many of these videos have the chef saying "Eh, screw it. I'll use expensive stuff and completely irrelevant ingredients anyway."

[@nezerat]

32 dollars to feed like 10-20 people on thanksgiving is so crazy to me

[@n.w.flannel3463]

16, you mean.

[@pythonop7303]

I mean with all the pro dishes Lorenzo making he is already a pro chef

[@theincredible562]

Yes they’re tasting their food omg the world is coming back!!!

[@ryangriffithbass]

I love that they were able to meet in person to taste each other's food. It's been such a tough couple years for everyone, and I feel like things are starting to get back to normal with this. And they both loved each other's food, which was awesome. Great video Epicurious, keep 'em coming. And happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

[@altruisticfeline4006]

Thank you Epicurious cast, producers and everyone else for making this awesome series and sparking my interest in cooking!

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Thanksgiving for 32 dollars? Lorenzo is some sort of magician. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@CainP]

Aw. Lorenzo sounds that he’s kinda sick. Ingat po lagi :(

[@DrGlynnWix]

I laughed out loud at how surprised the chef was at the price of the regular ingredients. How much did this turkey cost?!?!

[@lolavela3467]

Lorenzo is always such a treasure! i actually wish this video was a little longer considering it was showing the cooking of TWO thanksgiving meals.

[@_Toxicity]

The stuffing croquettes are ingenious and look delicious!

[@crsdprince]

Totally working these in this year. Those Stuffing fritters look boss.

[@virginiabrennan9534]

These men are such sweet cinnamon buns in such different ways, and I want nothing but the best for both of them

[@Mjoellnir1984]

Honestly, I never expected Lorenzo's cooking to go pear-shaped. (Sorry, I needed to get that pun out of my system.😁)

[@ArtbyOscarMejia]

Lorenzo's energy is so infectious I just love it!

[@passiveagressive4983]

My mum use to go to America to visit family once a year. She fell in love with Stove Top stuffing and would serve it as a Xmas treat in the UK. Such great memories

[@ToPimpaButterfly-c1d]

I feel like Lorenzo isn't a home cook at this point.

[@maggotbitch]

Right? Dudes almost pro in my opinion

[@invisible5419]

He is captain of the team home cooks

[@Uppermostt]

He’s been on here enough you know he knows what he’s doing lol

[@GabrielShitposting]

He's a _professional_ home cook.

[@pranoysingha3236]

Made me hungry! two times over!!

[@ThePandaWarrior]

These two have been absolutely delightful and I need more episodes with them ❤

[@apoetsmile3956]

12:20 I regressed right with Lorenzo... Lorenzo: "I Think it's a Pear! I Think it's a Pear!" Everyone: 'IT'S A PEAR'..."YAY!" Lorenzo: "This is FUN!" The Universe: Yes, Yes it is..."evil scientist laugh!"

[@r0secm]

The music during that part reminded me of the handy dandy notebook

[@Phaios95]

All the people are fangirling over Lorenzo But I am here for Bill ❤️

[@chirotada2741]

Lorenzo and Daniel are the most joyful persons on the planet. Love the positive vibes and energy!❤

[@officerbeans9504]

Waiting for the day Lorenzo becomes a pro chef

[@maggotbitch]

What is your profile picture? He cute ☺

[@NativeAngelino]

I hope Lorenzo never changes

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

Thanksgiving dinner is awesome, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise or guilt trip you!

[@LadyCin611]

YAY! They are tasting each other’s food!

[@randyyeung9285]

Loved Lorenzo's reaction! $240? GET OUT OF TOWN!!! His responses are so funny!

[@DomBogey94]

Wow Lorenzo absolutely killed it!!!!! ALSO AWESOME FOR HAVING THEM TRY EACHOTHERS

[@ScoobyDanielsx3]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video ♥️ both of them are like a warm hug 🤗

[@dianadunbar4821]

I really wish they would add the recipes for what they make. 🌠

[@ajallen6980]

Lorenzo making those pear shapes reminds me of the first time I tried making coxinhas. Some were more ‘coxinha’ shaped than others

[@wpc456cpw]

Love to see Chef Bill back on here!!

[@nataliak18nk]

I love Lorenzo! He's so smart and knows how to throw down in a kitchen. But Chef Bill's recipe I can eat every day!! Great Job!

[@Lindzes]

"Oh God Why" - Lorenzo 🤣🙈

[@Xzenoangel_]

Looks amazing! Well done to both of you, I'll be using these recipes for sure!

[@jazmin6872]

Great video! Giving me new ideas for this thanksgiving 🤔

[@vanessahernandez5596]

Yessss!!!! I love when the chef try each other’s food!!!!

[@sabreyes_]

the stuffing croquettes is a really good idea! thanks chef Bill

[@kyleemery2798]

Love when Lorenzo is in these! He is so funny!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Saw the stovetop stuffing.. *instantly hungry.*

[@BostonFenian]

I feel 98% confident in saying that Lorenzo's favorite thing in the world is to host dinner parties

[@positivemanda]

...omg. so.. I saw Lorenzo and clicked immediately. After watching this... Wow! Chef Bill is absolutely doused with delicious details!

[@jarjeestariq8561]

man Lorenzo is one person I would love to meet, he is sooo much fun to watch

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

Love you all!!!❤ Lorenzo, your pommes to pears won my heart.

[@grimwest1222]

Love these and the thanksgiving vibe is super strong right now! Love the both of these guys and I have to try the potato pears sometime

[@coolrelax82]

I just love Lorenzo. He is pure sunshine!

[@scholargrrl]

Loved the two of them together!

[@oliviaayala1219]

I love these pro chef home chef challenges. Love Lorenzo!!

[@GMLFire]

I just found this channel and have been totally binging. Lorenzo is the love

[@annacat1033]

Chef Lorenzo has the best personality

[@nai6474]

Lorenzo’s nervous/excitement laugh gives me life😂😂😂😂😂 it’s like an evil Gagamel laugh 😂

[@thegamingpigeon3216]

In my experience, with a little elbow grease, you can make the cheapest turkey's taste amazing