$301 vs $14 Gnocchi: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional chef Saúl Montiel from Cantina Rooftop and home cook Daniel are swapping materials and hitting the kitchen for a gnocchi throwdown! We set Daniel up with a treasure chest of ingredients from chef Saul’s kitchen, along with a recipe for his eye-popping $301 gnocchi. Meanwhile, over in chef Saul’s kitchen, a much more modest $14 worth of ingredients were being finessed by the executive chef in a quest to improvise his way up to gourmet. Whose gnocchi makes you wanna shout Buon appetito?
Follow Chef Saul on Instagram at @@chefsaulmontiel
Keep up with Daniel at @iamdanielvictor
Director: Chris Principe
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Manolo Moreno
Talent: Saul Montiel
Talent: Daniel Victor
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Culinary Researcher and Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
Producer: Michael Cascio, Parisa Kosari
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Katrina Zito
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Caleb Weiss
Audio: Michael Guggino
Production Assistant: Alex Mitchell
Production Assistant: Jamal Abdinasir Mohamed
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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[@IrishKingzz]

Saul is the type of guy you watch and it feels like you've known him your whole life. He needs his own channel.

[@nollypolly1869]

He does youtube.com/@ChefSaulMontiel

[@xxPenjoxx]

​@@nollypolly1869 nice thank you

[@raychellchristopher3882]

Indeed. He does.

[@naomiarram5187]

​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ You do know that Psalms is not about Jesus, right?

[@neerasinha-frazer2094]

@@nollypolly1869 thanks so much for sharing. I’m definitely subscribing!

[@lowexpectations5]

Saul: “Simple food is the best food” Also Saul in another video: “Simple is boring” Saul is not simple. He’s deep and complicated. Saul is the way.

[@lewismaddock1654]

I think what he's saying is that simple but done with the correct technique isn't simplistic. In other words lazy food is simplistic, and boring.

[@KyleBaran90]

The duality of Saul

[@nicholascrow8133]

He said both in this video!

[@climbinggreenlizard]

Perfect execution of simple ingredients like a risotto or omelette is very different than bland low effort food.

[@johrathbun]

"Do I contradict myself? So be it, I contain multitudes." Walt Whitman. 😉

[@eldibs]

Only Saúl could shred gnocchi to turn it into gnocchi and not have everyone say "What? Why?"

[@ivonned32]

😂😂😂😂

[@glen417]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Sir this is a cooking video.

[@ThatPianoNoob]

​@@glen417well he thinks we're gonna be cooking in hell while I'm just hoping that satan at least makes us into some tasty Italian gnocchi.

[@Jay-oy1ld]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No.

[@lukecalos4442]

​@@ThatPianoNoob 😂😂

[@hahahhahahhq7146]

Saul’s charisma and humor is unreal

[@nisdiry]

better call saul

[@Literallyryangosling777]

S'all good man

[@emilymartin7864]

"But we're not done because I have to complicate my life"

[@zwenkwiel816]

"I dno if you can tell but I fry everything" had me dying XD

[@mel4500]

"- 300$ worth of ingredients ? You trust me with that ? - Listen, that's who I am. I'm a giver. Obviously you're not." 😂😂

[@chilibreath]

Chef Saul is never letting Daniel live that down.

[@sjbaem4448]

I came here for this comment lol. Saul is hilarious!

[@eishethPov]

😂

[@jasondeblou6226]

worth of product bro, atleast recite it correctly

[@gini253]

I love all the participants of the show but these two are just the best combo😂

[@ksherrick430]

Only combo that might top it would be Frank and Emily.

[@jakemiles4038]

Or Gabby and Frank.

[@xpyr]

Or Lorenzo and Frank

[@stephk1970]

Saúl and Emily are pretty great too :')

[@karaltar7914]

Frank and Lorenzo is the og Duo

[@fatimahabdullahi3970]

“Idk if you can tell, i fry everything” 😂😂😂😂😂 Chef Saúl is the best thing that’s ever happened to us since sliced bread 🤣

[@Waccoon]

"When I get nervous... miracles happen." True mark of a professional.

[@ryanperry6855]

We need a whole video of Saul and Daniel cooking a dish together ASAP 😂 The clip at the end of them trying each other's food was the best!

[@yuvals]

I love Saul. "First, panic! just a little bit"

[@brucealmity092]

The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Saul Montiel, ladies and gentlemen!!! We need way more of this content and pro vs home cook

[@brucealmity092]

42 likes my boii??

[@lewismaddock1654]

Saul is a national treasure. Also, no way that Daniel guy is an amature, and also no way he doesn't have some sort of "presenter" experience.

[@defaultuser1447]

Daniel is an actor and singer.

[@sckaze777]

@@defaultuser1447full name?

[@defaultuser1447]

@@sckaze777 If you had put "Daniel Epicurious" into your favorite search engine you'd know it was Daniel Victor.

[@Pezinteresante]

no he definitely is he burnt the carrots and celery

[@bradsimpson-rq6xb]

"I don't know if you can tell, I fry everything" just about killed me. People can fangirl over Frank all they want; Saul is the reason I watch this series.

[@SentokuLC]

Frank and Saul teaming up to make an ultimate recipe would be an interesting video to watch.

[@alberthernandez5245]

saul’s charisma & daniel’s charm made this episode phenomenal. we need more daniel & saul collabs

[@PaulLoh]

This just might be my favorite episode ever! The two of them are so charming, competent, humorous, and brotherly. Their back and forth banter is hilarious. The food looks amazing, as usual. Everything about this episode was dialed up to 10 and beyond.

[@quyenhuynh678]

Saul actually blew my mind with his creativity and techniques. I learned so much from watching this video. Thank you Saul!

[@Kievlar]

Their rapport feels really genuine. Love them both. I will try to make gnocchi on my own.

[@reddoe9967]

Ha. the only times i know word 'rapport' being used is in true crime documentaries.. :D

[@gauravshukla71]

I'm surprised Saul doesn't have his own cable show by now. Just such effortless charisma

[@MrReal333]

im blown away by Saul's recipes, both his own and what he did with Daniel's ingredients. Amazing, that man is true chef

[@dko3242]

Saul: “Simple food is the best food” Also Saul: "This is looking good, but we're not done yet. Remember, I like to complicate my life"

[@mararizzo1822]

This is one of my favorite videos, I love how chef Saul talks and explains while he is cooking is fun and easy to watch. Home cook, Daniel, Oh, la, la, great cook.

[@raychellchristopher3882]

Yes. I agree. 🙂

[@Cid0484]

I'm not sure Daniel qualifies as a home cook anymore. He sounds so confident explaining what he is doing!

[@xorinzor]

"Just a little salt, dont go crazy" - Proceeds to make it saltIer then the dead sea

[@user-tp3se6np5k]

Yes and then Daniel makes it "salty as the ocean" and it's like less than half of the amount😂

[@xxPenjoxx]

I loved that side by side as they both boil the gnocchi. The chef adds triple the salt to the water! Saul and Frank know what's up😅

[@thenonexistinghero]

Good chefs usually use a lot more butter and salt than what's recommended. What's recommended is usually healthier, of course... but if you're gonna make a dish for a special occassion, health should be the last thing on your mind. And well, that's besides the fact that salt and butter aren't as unhealthy as is generally claimed.

[@JohnHausser]

Saul needs his own KZbin channel Cheers from San Diego California

[@Emzlover]

He does have his own channel. Just not updated since last year I believe.

[@gabimcryan]

agree!

[@TheTigerus]

Saul and Frank combo would be too much for YT

[@nollypolly1869]

here's his channel youtube.com/@ChefSaulMontiel

[@josealfonso5260]

The process of the $14 dollar gnocchi is actually doable!!! Ill have to try this soon ❤ great video!

[@kaloyandimitrov7547]

You might even wanna skip the smoking and go for actual scamorca instead, they are not expensive at all.

[@evaj]

Yes I thought so too!! Craving gnocchi now...

[@somewhatkingsley7136]

I think we can all agree-- Frank and Saúl are the dads, Yuji is the successful older kid that you only see during holidays, Emily and Daniel are the twins, and Lorenzo is the uncle that lives with them.

[@Obssesedwithbeauty]

Saul’s energy is just so infectious, i love watching him!!

[@richybooo7415]

How did it take this long for us to see this amazing DUO together .... WOW their charisma bounce off one another so perfectly on screen.. TOP tier content

[@nonstopqs4188]

the part near the ending omg. "this the happiest I've been in a long time." "really? salud. me too" "love you man" "love you too." right before the banter lol

[@carlabach9567]

Saul’s “I love complicating my life” was so relatable lmao

[@professeurgideere5856]

Daniel and Saul is definitely a great combo.

[@tylerbennett4348]

Saul and Daniel, Frank and Emily, Lorenzo and anyone. Just some iconic duos

[@FutureCommentary1]

Daniel is blushing! Awww

[@chidinmamba6817]

I am just smiling from ear to ear. Two of my best cooks. Thanks epicurious and thanks Saul, now I know how to make 14 Dollar gnocchi look restaurant ready

[@ajknote3347]

5:35 "But first, they need to be sacrificed" will live rent free in my head forever hahaha

[@SchecterWolfe]

I love watching chef Saúl so much! He should start a cooking vlog or something on his channel!

[@fa6534]

Saul and Daniel, the combo I knew I wanted and would like

[@MyFlaviao]

Saul and Daniel, I love them, so possitive and funny

[@Genny-Zee]

Saul is like the nicest chef there ever is. Like even if I made the most disgusting thing on a plate ever that did not look appetising, he would still praise it and eat it. I would not be the least bit intimidated if he was asked to judge my horrible cooking 😂

[@nielsdb2090]

We all love Saul and must protect him at all costs

[@ghostgirl6970]

Other people be stanning Frank but Saul holds my heart.

[@fpoiana]

These two together are the bomb, super funnyyyyyy!!! they need their own show!!!

[@velvetluna5503]

Chef Saul is absolutely brilliant, every video he's in is incredible. His interactions with Daniel are adorable, the ending of this video makes me laugh every time

[@Mortez88]

This is the only cooking show the world needs

[@blairbug]

I’m going to be real, Saul is the only reason I started watching this channel 😂 He’s the best

[@AnneBeamish]

These guys should have their own cooking show...or Saul should...love!

[@pamalamb5230]

i honestly don't know who i love more, daniel or saúl. they're both delightful to watch 💖

[@side1981]

This is the best episode of these challenges.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

It's always a treat to see Saúl and Daniel pair up, I love their dynamic. (and 2 Saúl uploads on the same day!)

[@benjaminmurray455]

I love this combo 😂😂😂 Saul is really creative and Daniel is obviously a ball of positive energy like a golden retriever ❤❤. I enjoyed this video so much😊

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

That was great! Love Daniel and Saul. Saul in a magician with food!

[@brynn._]

"because i only had 7 ingredients.. thank you" LMFAO I LOVE SAUL

[@alblin]

I can hear this man say "arugula" for hours.

[@vlad3967]

Give us the battle of the GOATs, Saul and Frank trade ingredients and make a cook off judged by the home cooks!

[@PillowMane]

Saul is a gentle soul. A gentle Saul, if you will.

[@envinyatar80]

really love the personalities of Daniel and Saul. 🥰🥰🥰

[@vdoza33]

Saul: “I’m nervous. And when I get nervous, what happens? MIRACLES happen.” 😂😂😂

[@grapegirl93]

I love the moment where Daniel goes over and gives Saul a side hug - I wish I could do the same! Love Saul on this show. On a side note, Daniel could slice bacon with his jawline LOL

[@AyranLP]

I love how Saul turned the gnocchi into dust, only to reshape it back into gnocchi

[@jcran8352]

Oh these two have chemistry!!! Looks like two incredibly different, incredibly fantastic meals. Fantastic!!!

[@pehhii]

Chef Saul should be called Wizard Saul, not even joking.

[@booshbear]

these two have such great chemistry, more of them please!

[@Pelig4]

love the attitude from both cooks

[@britobrother]

¡Que excelente duo! Son súper humildes y creativos. Yo quisiera que Saul me adopte, o por lo menos trabajar en su cantina del techo... ¡lo haría sin paga! Saludos desde Costa Rica

[@SISandSAS]

Saul is a genius, he really does make a simple recipe not simple 🤣 love him

[@PyroOfMalice]

Whatever Saul cooks is considered Saul food

[@martinaheist3335]

How on earth can someone possibly so funny like Saul. This is so awesome to watch!

[@katrienbarrett3120]

Everything Saul makes looks Saulicious.

[@shahed6010]

if chef Saul has a channel I would watch his videos nonstop

[@be7ue]

that coffee break was hilarious

[@patito5angela]

Saul is someone i enjoy very much. Please keep content from Him coming!😊

[@nirvikarastogi1848]

I keep double tapping my screen whenever Saul talks

[@lxm._17]

“This is”… “I’m having a moment right now, this is beautiful” 😭😭 Saul is hilarious

[@abbi8937]

i’m in love with daniel honestly

[@_ben_sweet]

Saul is literally the best human ever

[@hisbigal]

Daniel and Saúl! What more can anyone say?

[@sunshine_sas]

Saul's recipes, inventiveness, and personality are always a homerun for me in these videos. Such a joy to watch!

[@alohalani9743]

OMG SAUL IS HILARIOUS AND DANIEL TOO! the coffee break🤣🤣🤣🤣🧋🧋

[@chimeraproject9481]

Saúl: " the gnocchi are on the plate now, but that's not enough, we're gonna build a small rocket, for when we eat the gnocchi, our taste buds can go outta space😊"

[@keres666]

Saul "Simple is boring" Also Saul "Simple is the best food"

[@VanessaHolguin]

Their banter at the end is so very wholesome... I want be either of them when I grow up~

[@winsome.anneurt]

Saúl: "remember I like to complicate my life" is honestly such a mood

[@mei_mariedawn9362]

❤ this way very fun to watch 😊 I love all the cooks in this series but these two were very fun and charismatic 😁

[@luissosa6658]

2:55 Saul:just a lil bit of salt *adds like half of the thing Saul: a lil bit more 😂😂😂😂

[@toregenekhatun480]

I always enjoy an episode with Saul! His new chef jacket(?) oh I love it and Daniel is always fun to watch

[@virai002]

One of my favorite pairing! The humor was and food was *chef's kiss*. Love Saul and Daniel

[@Bananenvorkauer]

Saul's passion is so contagious! What a beautiful person!

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

Somebody GIVE SAUL HIS OWN SHOW already!!!!!!

[@lavin3417]

15:37 "Remember, I like to complicate my life" same saul same xD

[@GrandmaSkillz]

YES SAUL IS BACK!

[@craftablegoodies]

This has been one of my favorite episodes. These guys are so funny and their dishes look amazing!

[@lillianmartinez6957]

omg one of my favorite duos!!!

[@rickcasedrinksbud]

Chef Saul and Daniel are a great combo together 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@ishamore4842]

Daniel gives me Jake Peralta vibes and Saul is just Chill Tony & Complicated Holt Mix. Love the duo❤❤

[@shreyaasuresh5656]

That cute lil "I love you man" , "I love you too" moment was noticed and appreciated

[@mishka250]

The way Daniel blushes is so cute!

[@ColombianLNP]

Someone at epicurious someway somehow please get Chef Frank and Chef Saul together i would be dying of laughter they are awesome. Congrats Daniel you did amazing! Cheers from your biggest fan in Colombia amigos !

[@cresdc8481]

"I'm a giver... Obviously you're not" HE JUST DIDN'T 😭

[@jenellealvares1492]

"I'm a giver." "you're not." I love chef Saul