$250 vs $20 Pot Pie: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

The original Ingredient Swap duo is back! Expert chef Frank Proto from the Institute of Culinary Education and home cook Lorenzo are trading pot pie recipes and hitting the kitchen. We set Lorenzo up with $250 worth of ingredients and Frank's recipe while sending a modest $20 worth of goods back the other way. Now, $20 worth of supplies is usually more than enough to make a solid pot pie - but we’re talking about Frank here. What tricks does he have up his sleeve to improvise his way up to gourmet?
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[@tanny17]

Frank and Lorenzo is the ultimate duo

[@Matt-xc6sp]

And the trio is Emily

[@thekillerlane]

happy birthday tanny

[@rileygshep7606]

@@Matt-xc6sp the quartet is with rosemary

[@hamdanisme3046]

Lorenzos late reaction …ooh that’s fancy

[@davidrust3169]

They really are the best!

[@ProtoCookswithChefFrank]

This was a blast to shoot. Great to see Lorenzo and the crew in person again.

[@valbartolini5082]

I watch ANY and EVERY video as long as your in it!

[@pilarpaksi]

And it's great for us to watch you guys on screen together again, feels nostalgic as I remembered my first pro vs home cook series featuring you two back then in late 2019

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

Hi chef Frank! Everyone loves this series and yours and Lorenzo's dynamic. I learn so much too. Thank you so much for teaching me new skills, new words, and helping me reimagine what food can be. 😊

[@FHL-Devils]

It's sad how the world has destroyed social interaction to the point where you're sitting there with a shocked "they're allowed to do that???"

[@jasonstevenson4067]

Don't ever let anyone tell you your bit of salt is too much. In my opinion, you use the perfect amount, and I always add more after the food is just finished cooking, cause it adds so much.

[@aw3855]

The serotonin boost we all wanted and needed.

[@EulaTzurara]

This duo legitimately made me happy

[@isimsiz8111]

I was looking for that honestly!

[@catherinedoud1630]

Frank poking the Pillsbury dough boy and saying "Hee Hee" is everything

[@kaonashiyakuza]

I giggled

[@theguythatlikeslegos7708]

My reaction was: I saw everything and, now I can die in peace

[@scarasluts]

*hee hee*

[@rinrinrin10122]

4:05 or 4:04 for anyone who needs it :))

[@alliegottschalk6360]

As soon as he did that I RAN to the comment section. Love it!

[@DrGzhero]

I mean we all love Lorenzo and Frank but, Anyone else gonna mention Rose's adorable giggle when Lorenzo pointed out they're wearing the same coloured shirt?

[@nozzwells]

doctor rosemary trout is one of the most adorable humans to walk this earth, i adore her

[@mariacamilavega1720]

We love Rose THE food scientist

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

we don't all love Lorenzo. He's one of the most annoying people on this series.

[@DrGzhero]

@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 thank you random person replying to a comment I posted 2 years ago. I shall watch this video again and enjoy myself.

[@ZhnYe]

This series is just Lorenzo slowly losing his sanity from the hours of cooking Frank’s dishes 😂

[@gooberboy64]

Yess

[@spacelightyt2457]

SWIM

[@wana5777]

hahahhaaahhahaha facts

[@sayhello5377]

“Frank, I swear to God.” 🥘

[@jenny.slice_]

He was really unhinged this episode! It was great!

[@epicurisis4536]

They need their own show!!

[@SkaterBlades]

Not the same but frank has his own channel called protocooks, he recently collabed with emily

[@sea-envy3137]

And on another video someone posted Lorenzo's IMDB profile, he is a professional entertainer. I think it said he was in "Orange is the new black"

[@ojasbaghel8535]

Yas, we need a dedicated yt channel for Frank vs Lorenzo videos

[@farronroboff255]

@@ojasbaghel8535 And Emily 😋

[@alaaosama1133]

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[@joeyanimations4304]

This duo never gets old I love this

[@lordsergal8783]

Team OG

[@thekillerlane]

happy birthday joey

[@joeyanimations4304]

@@thekillerlane what

[@thekillerlane]

@@joeyanimations4304 it is you birthday

[@joeyanimations4304]

@@thekillerlane how is it my birthday?

[@packetpirate]

"Frank, I swear to god..." Yeah, basically everyone's reactions every time they see him on this show.

[@Bergen98]

BUT we say this with outmost love for our king Frank!

[@kovac2527]

@@Bergen98 amen

[@Shelsight]

Best intro ever, with Lorenzo’s reaction to nearly BBQing himself… The first ever time I saw Lorenzo, I thought he was too over-the-top. The. I watched more and realised he’s just a genuinely idealistic and optimistic and cheerful guy. And Frank is as authentic as they come. Love them both, and Rosemary completes them… :)

[@hewo6429]

Heheheh him BBQing himself was really funny. I'm a burnt filipino, overcooked. "Just a cooked filipino."

[@ninanicolenatividad7337]

I didn't even know he was filipino

[@youdeservethis]

Rose is really underrated.

[@eldibs]

I love it because you can tell Lorenzo feels like he's in over his head, but he still ends up making beautiful food, with Frank showing us you don't need high-end ingredients to make something wonderful.

[@melissafields3376]

Those two are marvelous together!!

[@mishal7660]

At this point i can confirm that Frank gave birth to himself

[@melsukiyi]

i will also be your source

[@Sayanthelearned]

😂😂😂

[@megansabljakovic5670]

Lmfao

[@I_saw_that956]

Next episode frank about to go to a newly formed planet for “fresher” ingredients 😂

[@chits28]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yeleyeless2825]

Frank giving us a little of history of himself is adorable af made me more believe he's a great chef and a very humble cool dude

[@jbearclowater]

His own KZbin channel (ProtoCooks with Chef Frank) is great for that. He's pretty open about his strengths and weaknesses, and isn't afraid to show how cooking can be a bit of a mess sometimes. A lot of his videos will encourage a bit of trialling to get things right, and he'll talk about how it took him a while to get some of the recipes and techniques down as well. He's quickly become one of my favourite cooking channels on KZbin.

[@SavageGreywolf]

"I don't drink sherry, I don't use sherry, I don't have sherry, so... this is sherry." For the love of God, Lorenzo.

[@darthplagueis13]

I know, right? The stuff is basically liquid sauce-be-great though I do usually prefer the sweet sherry as cooking with dry spirits can make balancing out the flavours rather tricky.

[@lindafreeman7030]

For the love of God, Montressor!

[@kitashoe9784]

@@lindafreeman7030 loving the cask of amontillado reference

[@JaybeePenaflor]

I see the Edgar Allan Poe reference there!

[@a.melia-elise]

1:14

[@akshatjain7194]

This pair goes together like PB and J

[@aaronmountford-myles]

I heard Frank grew the tree for the chopping board himself.

[@audreyhogan8285]

Wouldn’t surprise me

[@raideranimator6091]

He used a branch from the and boiled iron in his hands and cooled it with his eyes to makemthe ax

[@mechadoggy]

In a different video (either on Epicurious or his own KZbin channel), Frank does show us a spoon that he did carve on his own from wood

[@Ur_Girl_Racha]

Ok and? Like if u wanna hate get out

[@mechadoggy]

@@Ur_Girl_Racha Who’s showing hate here?

[@happymilo4781]

I'm smiling the whole time watching this. This is like having your fave uncles in your kitchen over the weekend.

[@toneddef]

Except you don't get to taste the recipes :(

[@serious_drama]

@@toneddef but they're still my favs 🥺

[@APlayToRemember]

FINALLY A PART 2! FRANK MUST HAVE FINALLY FINISHED MAKING HIS OWN CHICKEN FARM!

[@benzash1963]

Sooo true tho

[@nabe8866]

actually, it may be a Duck farm?

[@APlayToRemember]

@@nabe8866 I got excited and commented before I saw it was duck xD

[@monicamesecar9126]

I'm a simple woman, I see Frank and Lorenzo, I click.

[@alaaosama1133]

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[@katiemation8174]

Same 😁

[@MCHunterGaming-iw2yk]

"That's why you don't smell like a turnip because your a freaking parshnip" hahahahahahahahahahahHhH

[@MysterE95]

Proud to say Lorenzo is my old friend. I knew him as a struggling actor in NYC about 10 years ago. One of the funniest people I’ve ever met to this day. Just naturally so hilarious. If SNL gave him a chance, he’d be a star of the show.

[@XDomX990]

No better dynamic than with these two 😩🙌🏼

[@alaaosama1133]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ayhoWqqrN8i9U

[@Jholmberghawaii]

So much fun you guys. I love this series. I think Lorenzo doesn’t give himself enough credit for his cooking skills. Frank, laminating that store bought crust was brilliant. I actually learned a lot of great techniques today.

[@callmethedj604]

I don't know what you people are watching. The guy gives himself TOO much credit.

[@allersalster457]

Its the moment we've all been waiting for. Frank showing lorenzo his ways and teaching him the arts of growing everything from scratch

[@ethanhorn6093]

"Frank. I swear to god." -Lorenzo under breath. Me, furiously typing: "Lorenzo... You know you love it..."

[@pathos7527]

That hug was a whole mood and a punch straight in the feels and I’m here for it

[@gonzalocainzo7579]

This

[@local8460]

Everyone has hardships in their life, Lorenzo’s is Frank just listing ingredients.

[@fiqifirmansyah8251]

Like i said before... When it comes to Frank and Lorenzo.. There's always a Mushroom sitting around there on its Mighty and Highness

[@Violent2aShadow]

Frank should have sent Lorenzo a live duck. List it in the ingredient book as "fresh duck".

[@zrobeast]

Today’s a good day when not only Frank uploads a video on his channel (ProtoCooks for those who aren’t following him already), but he and Lorenzo are in a cheap vs expensive video together.

[@alexandercaro5227]

Love how Frank is the father of everyone at Epicurious.

[@spacex2949]

Give lorenzo some love he's always super happy ❤💯

[@QQ-wl6yt]

Precisely why he’s try hard cringe influencer artifice

[@cajina2375]

Loved loved loved it when Frank poked the boxes Pillsbury Dough Boy and said "hee hee"! Priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nirmanchowdhury4327]

They need to do one of these with them side by side in the same kitchen with the ingredients swapped. It will be chaotic but will be too much fun to watch.

[@SoLuna137]

Frank will be done in no time and then Lorenzo just laugh hysterically. 😅😅

[@gghooo4964]

frank is actually swerving off into higher dimensions where the pot has corners

[@Skyfire08]

20:58 This. This right here. The moment you see Lorenzo's eyes light up asking if Frank was there. That was everything to me! I absolutely love these two!

[@ethanhorn6093]

Setting aside the two personalities we all know and love for a minute... this is just a beautiful episode of this series. It really is. I came into this knowing that I don't like Duck Pot Pie (I just don't, I have had it several times from different places and its just not for me)... but Lorenzo did such a great job, genuinely great job making it... and its such a smart recipe. And Frank did something I never thought to do, which was roast the frozen vegetables in the oven with chicken fat and seasoning. I usually just use hot water and let them soften that way, before putting them under a light and covering them with a paper towel. But the roasting method really is just incredibly smart. I love Pot Pies. Its one of my favorite dishes (just not Duck). And even though I've made them a million different ways over the years, this was just a really cool showcase that there are still new and interesting ways to do it.

[@solidsnakesasscheeks]

Seeing Frank and Lorenzo together again has healed my pandemic depression ❤️

[@rorometodoro844]

At this point, Lorenzo is way more than just a home cook.

[@bbborbo]

Yeah, he's a home baker now too

[@nicthommi]

Lol, Lorenzo cracks himself up so much.

[@MGD313]

Frank and Lorenzo, the New Odd Couple: One is super salty. The other has infectious laughter.

[@PropheticOverflowMC]

“Frank, I swear to God” I felt that in my soul 😩 #IYKYK

[@WhalenFamily2016]

I really enjoy watching the "at home" chefs use the amazing, beautiful, expensive ingredients, but my favorite part is watching the pro turn basic ingredients into something "fancy". Helps me with my at home cooking!

[@pleuriglossy3959]

"I'm a frickin' duck." - Lorenzo

[@ryugalaw]

The last second when Frank goes onto defence mode saying "I'm not fancy" says a lot

[@MasterFhyl]

I hope I'm not the only one who wants to see a buddy cop movie starring Chef Frank and Lorenzo.

[@sea-envy3137]

They could be CIA agents culinary institute of America

[@sanyaf407]

@@sea-envy3137 this is a hugely underrated comment 😂

[@sea-envy3137]

@@sanyaf407 you missed the opportunity to say 'criminally" underrated

[@Jen39x]

No wonder Frank has the job he does. Just these shows he makes me want to up my game & learn to really cook well.

[@timthedragon7546]

I’m a simple person I see frank and Lorenzo on a thumb nail I click.

[@MrPopoGod]

Glad to see Lorenzo wasn't walled up in the cellar like the last guy who was interested in a cask of Amontillado

[@I_saw_that956]

I swear you can boil every meal involving frank down to “I swear to god frank.” Man has his picture in the dictionary next to the words extra excessive and unnecessary but god is his entertaining I love him.

[@tannernatebryce6259]

Frank survived on frozen potpies... In Florida...working at Disney World? Scooping ice cream? That's some backstory right there

[@nostalgicfragments]

OMG! I love Lorenzo and Rosemary! I really hope they keep inviting them to this. I also enjoy Frank too. Their Instagram pages are amazing.

[@marietta9288]

Lorenzo is my favorite Filipino Tito that I would always visit every Christmas Eve and surely will have a Happy Merry Christmas every time🎄😊😊😊

[@lukky44]

I would love to see Lorenzo and Frank cooking a whole dinner together. I bet it would be amazing

[@retonito92]

That embrace at the end gave me chills.

[@Cailinchang]

I held my breath at the end waiting to see if Lorenzo and Frank reunited in person and was soooo happy to BREATHE! Such a great duo.

[@bradypahl]

Them being able to eat the food together, and hug it out. Man thats so good. :D

[@Deathwish_99]

frank and lorenzo are the best people of epicurious

[@thedivide3688]

I could watch these two forever.

[@ColombianLNP]

This is the BEST, so wholesome. Cheers from Colombia amigos!

[@marthazaragoza4385]

Definitely appreciate learning about frozen veggies having more moisture and how to fix that!

[@isimsiz8111]

Having low mood wanted to see fun. Seeing Lorenzo and Frank TOGETHER makes my day!

[@annaklassen8876]

Lol love the way Lorenzo uses the word rosemary

[@Nahmee]

Lorenzo needs his own show. He's such a joy to watch. More of Lorenzo please? 😊

[@ojasbaghel8535]

we need a dedicated yt channel for Frank vs Lorenzo videos

[@just_a_sad_weeb6287]

Frank and Lorenzo are the best duo. I didn't learn to cook a single thing but laughed a whole lot

[@rafaelatienza7801]

Emily and Lorenzo should meet up. The serotonin i would get from that episode would last for weeks

[@jennyr7555]

THAT “HEHE” PART WHEN HE POINTED AT THE PILLSBURY MINI MAN HAHAH 4:05

[@Dreamzkt]

Frank and Lorenzo are back!! Gotta love this ultimate duo.

[@Langharig_Tuig]

Best part of the video is Frank and Lorenzo seeing eachother again after so long. Damn wholesome content

[@pedrogomezguevara1914]

This is defenetly the best duo in the hole epicurious roster honestly

[@teryn3723]

as a filipino, im loving frank vs lorenzo fights...funny as heck!

[@kaylahdann1845]

hearing lorenzo laugh is like the best thing ever lol

[@sxmxn2792]

literally got addicted to this show.

[@kookiekoala2934]

Yeaaaa I watch them and started to watch them and subbed

[@nilzadecatarina6916]

Frank is so lovely. And Lorenzo so funny. Best epicombo

[@kickassssnation027]

This is a fun concept. The home cook explores things he's not used to and surprised he could do it (happy for you, Lorenzo!) And Frank (I AM NOT WORTHY!)teaches how to elevate easy to find ingredients to a level that is absolutely great.

[@lexica510]

We need (NEED) to see a photo of young Chef Frank during the "scooping ice cream" era. 🥰

[@ProtoCookswithChefFrank]

I'm going to look for one. I was much skinner and had hair

[@Hnamte-ny4ig]

I think Frank and Lorenzo is the best and entertained me the most

[@salt-emoji]

Lorenzo's knife skills have gotten so much better. And he does great in this one.

[@lilykep]

Lorenzo and the saga of unusual chicken and weird turnips.

[@alecplata2302]

Doesn’t matter the dish, you know Lorenzo and Frank are gonna make a banger

[@thekillerlane]

happy birthday alec

[@sebastiank3602]

I’m just glad they let Lorenzo be on the show high as a kite

[@xenoz4884]

I love them sm, they seem like they're actually good friends and it's not just for the camera

[@jesus_dc]

Lorenzo was on fire! It was great watching them reunite ❤️

[@NavyBlueVinyl]

Lorenzo calling Rose for some advice was DA BOMB!

[@ASHERCOLLINDIAS]

Lorenzo and Frank can have their own show at this point 😂❤️

[@fabledfantasty7343]

Omg, my most favorite duo together in 1 episode!! Thanks for making my day!! 😊

[@CamilleLaughts]

I really want to see Lorenzo and Saul, but Lorenzo and Frank are such an iconic duo, I can’t help but smile!

[@janeth4121]

I love how Lorenzo is just done with Frank!

[@ashleya.4006]

our favorite duo is back!!

[@stanislavzarov4791]

Best Chef and Home cook on this chanel!

[@wickabug13]

Can't wipe the smile off my face watching this iconic duo 😍

[@lklspackmedusagirl4768]

I love how Frank ( Pro chef ) is so serious when Lorenzo ( Home cook ) is so funny with humour! 🙂

[@anamahilom8978]

Seeing Lorenzo and Frank together heals my soul. ♥ I love my Epicurious dads so much.

[@Bbrandon11392]

Lorenzo is such a goofball. I’d do almost anything to hang out with him for a day and cook/drink wine.

[@ri.b.8700]

I am so happy to have found this series!! It's great to see and hear regular people making something amazing and creative.... their own surprise at the accomplishment is the total reward.

[@SuperSlyly]

This is amazing way to spend my Friday night

[@trapjohnson]

Frank & Lorenzo are the prime pairing AND They get to eat each others dishes again. NOW the show is back to greatness!

[@nickyb171]

Always happy to see Tito Lorenzo!

[@littleblacksubmarie]

I'm surprised that Frank's recipe calls for store bought chicken stock. I was confused when Lorenzo was trying to open it. Maybe there should be a weird episode where they do actually make their own recipe.

[@notrowlet]

I'm suprised franks recipe didnt ask Lorenzo to raise the chicken and make the stock

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

i thought so too, but maybe it was already too long of a process.