4 Levels of BLT: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[@handsatlanta]

Lish: What do you want for lunch? Me: How about a BLT? Lish: Great idea. Come back Thursday

[@stephenm8725]

we shall BLT L8R

[@leftofpunk]

Yeah, there's no way that's how she makes her BLTs. She just chef'd it up for the video.

[@cindyansah3413]

​@@leftofpunkobviously that the point

[@Intelligentdeath2002]

​@@leftofpunkWhen you think of wanting something, and do it the Lish way, you're basically just planning ahead till that day.-

[@HirathaYT]

@@leftofpunkWell, once you’ve got the bacon braised, and if you regularly bake your own bread anyway, most of it can probably just be hanging around in your fridge/freezer/pantry. It only takes that long the first time.

[@olddeon]

My boy Desi, holding it down for us basic chefs

[@ghostgamerzero1367]

Fr to me personally the third one looked eh also you know that bacon look raw it may not be but it look it

[@BiigDaddyDellta]

The basic one was the best. While fried green tomatoes is amazing on a blt the other two sandwiches were ridiculous.

[@xaphxiv]

Only one of them made a BLT...

[@Exera80]

A BLT is almost always best tghe basic way! I dont want to spend forever to make a BLT, I just want some decent bread, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo and a whole heap of bacon!

[@xiaoqiaopowergirl5445]

He need to be stepping out of comfort zone

[@B1lly_]

Desi's knack for air fryer is like Emily's thing for ketchup. 😂

[@hellenjane]

​@johnnydeppisarapistjohnnyd8962and why does that false accusation, including your username, has to do with an air fryer?

[@ZDtue]

Looks like Emily quite quickly stopped using ketchup, but the joke stuck to her. Got any links to videos where she actually uses that ketchup?

[@lorax2076]

​@@ZDtueThe first 4 levels video

[@karussoul]

And Stephen for cheesecake 😅

[@loraleilee2676]

@johnnydeppisarapistjohnnyd8962what does that have to do with an air fryer?

[@MGD313]

Can't wait for Lorenzo and Emily to have a cocktail together in the Level 2 Lounge.

[@YouDontWinFriendsWithSalad]

They’re not TV characters.

[@PATangoS_]

Lorenzo's and Lish's look great, but when I want a BLT, I don't want to wait. Desi's version with some minor changes is my go to.

[@ddgbooks]

I so agree.

[@ze_ep]

I love love love when the Level 1 chef knocks it out. You don't have to be a pro to rock a simple classic dish. Cacio pepe episode was the same.

[@staygeared]

I’m going with Desi’s any day of the week if these are my options

[@stanleypressley2197]

For me I would kick the mayo to the curb and add BBQ sauce and American cheese 🤤

[@damazsta]

And these changes are?

[@benreinoehl6770]

Desi might be the level one chef, but his sandwich is number one. Sometimes the marker of a great cook is to know the art of simplicity.

[@shaneslr9123]

The show would be boring if all three made the same thing tho

[@gggggggg204]

Someone never eat nothing a little fancy if call that sandwich as number one...

[@0428733]

He said it, it is B L T.

[@slodoco]

@@shaneslr9123 simple doesn't mean they all make the same thing...

[@shaneslr9123]

@@slodoco yes it does in this context

[@comartindale5726]

I love Lish's vibe, and like how she treated the tomatoes (they seem less slimy that way), but I really don't like tall sandwiches. The bacon looked phenomenal, but needed to be sliced way thinner.

[@Terrivel119]

I actually like thicker, not super crispy slices for sandwiches.

[@JackTse]

It’s all preference but this is the rare time I would go #1 over #3 … I do want to eat Lish’s dish over #1 if it was just assembled on a plate tho

[@danielriley7380]

Several hours just to cook the bacon? Fennel and onions? It’s called a BLT it needs 5 ingredients max.

[@siri7005]

@@danielriley7380 You must be new to the series. She didn't even grow her on tomatoes specifically for the episode, that's lazy tier level 3 around here 👀

[@danielriley7380]

@@siri7005 I’ve been watching for about two years. Frank would have selectively bred the tomatoes and Saul would have rowed down the West coast to pick lettuce that grew locally to where he grew up 😆.

[@venancioalvarezgarcia1798]

Lorenzo: I like the spiciness and pepperiness of arugula. Desi: It's a BLT!

[@Zachafinackus]

Lorenzo losing it over him 'baking' bread is hilarious

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

i'm over Lorenzo continually losing it over his own antics. It seems forced or unhinged at this point.

[@AeonJube]

Hilarious isn't the word I'd use, he comes across like he's drunk....

[@cameronsenna8979]

​@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 I would agree with unhinged, the way the maniacal laugh escapes him reminds of Joker 😬

[@ddgbooks]

The first one looked the best. I would like to try the other two, but the heaps of avocado mayo was kind of a turn off and the bacon was too thick on the last one. But again, I would love to try all of them.

[@fodicky4]

Hey, I want a BLT: Desi: Gimme a minute Lorenzo: Watch an episode of your favourite show and it'll be ready Lish: Four score and seven years ago...

[@ShinjiSixteen]

What I love how about this series is the sheet passion and enthusiasm everyone has for what they're making. Doesn't matter how simple or fancy, basic or complex, everyone loves what they're making

[@Wyntah888]

Lorenzo is so cute and Desi is a friend we all have..Lish is extremely comfy in her knowledge of what she’s doing !! I loved this ❤

[@LimySilver2]

Would happily eat all 3 of these sandwiches.

[@glenbe4026]

I disagree. For the first time, I actually think Lorenzo's is the worst. I just can't get past all that sugar.

[@nardinadeleon]

@@glenbe4026same. I usually like his dishes but this isn’t it

[@Drachi_OwO]

I'm so surprised that lish is on here. She isn't on this channel that often but I always love her appearance. She's just so funny and creative :D

[@FireFly081]

Not gonna lie, I'm with Desi. BLT doesn't need to be complex, and I don't plan a BLT a week in advance 😅

[@gatling0389]

Is there any point in the video if all three made simple recipe

[@andrewtessman9921]

Lish's passion and love for cooking never ceases to amaze me and remains unmatched in my eyes.

[@pipspeace8374]

Omg I just saw Lorenzo is playing a chef in the new Haunted Mansion movie!!! So happy for him!🤩

[@kittizlit]

Yes saw that on his IG. Wow a Disney movie! Can’t wait to see him in it!!

[@erinpriest9491]

i've seen him in corporate training videos too. its Wild! @@kittizlit

[@briw1948]

I'm sorry the haunted mansion what???

[@LisasLittleWorld]

@@briw1948don’t look it up… it’s creepy 🥲

[@Matthew-cw3gn]

Desi knows what he's doing and keeps it quick and simple. Usually the Level 1 chefs are just incompetent.

[@graceb5127]

Omg the avocado on Lorenzo’s…YUM😍

[@bvoyelr]

Milk powder is literal magic on homemade bread. It's the difference between a stretchy, tough crumb and a soft, pillowy one. I always knew milk had that effect, but I hate keeping milk around because I only use like 1 cup every few weeks, so I end up throwing it away. Milk powder keeps just fine and does basically the same thing, though.

[@gcfournier3386]

Desi: "You can't even taste the veggies" 😂

[@voltakackackack666]

The level 1 chef Desi is the only one who made an actual BLT, those other two sandwiches are probably awesome, but if I want to make a BLT I want it to be quick and simple.

[@bigdaddynasty69]

Exactly you don't need to overcomplicate a simple sandwich

[@CuberBeats]

I'm happy that Lorenzo's back in the channel. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is Lish's debut in the 4 Levels series, and boy am I all for it.

[@fljotavik111]

Lish's BLT with just normal strip bacon would be out of this world.

[@knowwe]

100%!! The thickness ruined it for me, way too much pork!

[@slodoco]

That's true. Crispy bacon would lighten the sandwich up and make it more appetizing.

[@edwind_]

2:41 SHE JUST ACTUALLY SAID: "I AM READY FOR MY PORK FACIAL." XD

[@kittizlit]

Someone went to a pre-screening of The Haunted Mansion & saw Lorenzo playing the Hibachi chef. I checked out his imdb and it's definitely him!

[@AReardon14]

I really appreciate being able to read this whole video with the captions at 0:00

[@r0secm]

I love this series!! Would love to see a key lime pie video 😍

[@Marie-hm1om]

Yes!

[@rickcasedrinksbud]

Chef Lish really went all out! Lorenzo and Desi are always so wholesome 🫶🏽

[@doughnutfingers]

Really sad that Frank wasn't in this one. Not that the level 3 chef was bad: but I know Frank would have given us an absolute masterclass on the BLT.

[@LyonTheGreat]

Frank would've raised, slaughtered, butchered, and cured his own pork.

[@juan68954]

Give me an episode with Frank and Saul in an episode together

[@kamilawojcik6133]

@@juan68954 omg I'd hit the like before hitting the play button 🤣these are my two favs!

[@Poetryspell]

My exact thought

[@steveaustin4013]

No the level 3 chef was bad

[@derrik5329]

While lish's sandwich looks amazing I associate BLT with a picnic and Lorenzo's looks more refreshing on a hot day if that makes sense.

[@KingKeseGaming]

I need a Desi and Emily collab video. I don’t care if it’s just a bowl of cereal. I need it.

[@EricNalbone]

Air fried ketchup sounds terrible.

[@jadedillard2352]

Love Desi, funny and relatable! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@KevinHowardMusic]

The last sandwich is ruined by the thickness. Looks great, but I’m not dislocating my jaw for a sandwich.

[@sunfire5790]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like tall burgers

[@Singsonggirl]

Honestly, out of these I'd go with Desi's. It's a nice simple sandwich with aioli. Lish's must taste amazingly, that melty pork combined with fried tomatoes and spicy smokiness, deLish, but as others have pointed out, it's super impractical to eat. Lorenzo I think went overboard with the flavours a little, the arugula with this much basil alone is very powerful and I don't think it compliments neither the avocado mayo nor the candied bacon.

[@Jelpie]

That first sandwich 😮 I might make one myself now

[@BMarie774]

The best BLT has thin sliced fresh tomatoes, crisp, crunchy lettuce, and crispy yet chewy bacon cooked to perfection all on a sour dough bread with mayo with a tiny bit of salt and pepper added.

[@Love2Banime]

"I do not measure." Perfect. That's how i cook.

[@samsmith9315]

Lish was so preoccupied with whether or not she could she didn't stop to think if she should.

[@hayleyandpaws]

I literally made a “boujee” BLT last night. Now I’m feeling like I should have done more…

[@HirathaYT]

What went into yours? :)

[@imawakemymindisalive13]

my boujee BLT has seasoned mayo 😭

[@nunyabidnesss]

Desi wins this one. The BLT is a perfect sandwich, it doesn't need dressing up

[@Irish25cent]

There would be no point to this video if they all made simple BLT sandwiches

[@joec5544g]

I've worked in fine dining for decades... One thing I've learned is the more chefs put their spin on a classic, the more they usually F it up... Desi made by far the best.. Lightly toasted white bread, bacon, ripe tomato, iceberg lettuce and lots of mayo, end of story... When you're dealing with a classic food, the saying "Keep It Simple Stupid" usually works best... There's a reason why it's a classic.

[@DameGrowling]

I understand that the expert needs to amp up the original recipe, but what she made was not a BLT at all. Adding flavours that have nothing to do with a BLT. Amateur chef did the best. Middle guy did alright but it was almost impossible to listen to him given how much he was playing up to the camera.

[@brandondye6444]

The sandwich List made looks like diarrhea waiting to happen.

[@spideyman6116]

Yeah, you don’t need to complicate something so simple quality over quantity desi BLT, very simple and classic 👍😎

[@Irish25cent]

@@DameGrowling She literally made a BLT lol, Bacon, lettuce, and tomato. But on this series the expert usually does something above and beyond, otherwise there would be no point in posting these videos.

[@lastilkey7]

Our family loves watching Desi! He cooks the way we do!!

[@thepearlswirl]

I wish these videos were daily or weekly so bad😭 I love them!

[@TheSjssmith]

Lorenzo has found the inflection point in the effort and flavor graph. Level 2 is where its at.

[@Gusto990]

Lish rly said “sautéd tomatoes will be… interesting… on a BLT” as she deep fries a tomato

[@phillm156]

Lorenzo’s arugula with the avocado is the healthiest and a great combo. Emily’s is a once a year gourmet treat. Desi’s is an everyday go to lunch.

[@sesto194]

Coating bacon with sugar is healthy?

[@phillm156]

@@sesto194It’s all relative here. The arugula and avocado is.

[@taniaarroyo6986]

Love watching Lorenzo! He's so passionate.

[@Dannyryan73]

Desi needs his own show.

[@NP-uu6sq]

Thank you for the gift that is chef Lish!!! 🎉

[@Gikendasso]

I love Lish and the food she makes but I ain't waiting 2 days for a BLT. You crazy! lol

[@Drnaynay]

My thoughts exactly! She's very watchable, but it's supposed to be a pretty simple sandwich! Nobody waits two days for a sandwich

[@conqeeftador5559]

Her shi looked terrible

[@chasereed433]

Desi and lish are so cool, wanna see more of them on this channel

[@k.vansickle2310]

I always LOL when Lorenzo laughs. I couldn't do a better Krusty laugh if I tried...

[@FroggyNight]

ROSE! Why do I feel like we’ve been short on Rose this year?

[@maramara-ow9zf]

side eye-ing a sauteed tomato when u deep fried a breaded one is crazy

[@slodoco]

She was just saying it would be interesting. I mean, he only very lightly sauteed it to be fair.

[@ryncalasagsag4909]

Oh the joy of a 4level content. I miss this haha

[@aeiouxs]

How did the smallest person make the biggest sandwich and the biggest person make the smallest? 🤣think I'm most keen on Lorenzo's!

[@TheSkandranon]

I don't like using iceberg because it has almost no nutritional value at all. But most other leafy greens don't have that satisfying crunch to it. So i like to use cabbage for my sandwiches

[@The_White]

You could always mix iceberg with a different leafy green. Iceberg for the crunch, the rest for nutrition

[@aduraedosa]

gem lettuce or romaine

[@GoatCheese-zz7fz]

I prefer level 1 - it's authentic and has all those flavors I love

[@EspyThePan]

Yeah reminds me of my mom when she makes BLT’S

[@hbkryme]

Looks so awesome! Can't wait to see Chef Lorenzo in Disney's THE HAUNTED MANSION!!! 👨‍🍳🔪

[@ars_moriendi]

I respect and appreciate Desi's "Who has time for that?" energy because I love cooking and getting schmancy but sometimes...who has time for that?

[@SpektakOne]

6:15 Lorenzo dances with the devil in the pale moonlight. 🃏

[@theresiakath]

evil sound AHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAAHHA

[@biligsaikhan]

the objective of the video is to show different techniques. in the end this video proved sophistication doesn't always mean better. Lish and Lorenzo made these BLT for the sake of the video but on a normal sunday afternoon they would make Desi BLT

[@hectorpct337]

I would love to see a “behind the scenes” episode when dishes take more than a day to make, to see the entire process and timing

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

Lorenzo's looked the tastiest. I couldn't get past how Lish place the bacon--too thick and on it's side. That was the least appealing out of all of them for me

[@michelleivoryy]

Homeboy Lorenzo is definitely stoned😂😂😂 I love his energy!

[@senior_ranger]

What I'd do is invite the other two over to Lorenzo's house, and we'll all enjoy his BLT!!!! We would have the best food and the most fun!!

[@catchyourdrift]

Lvl 1 shows that simplicity always hit the mark 👌

[@Residence0fUtopia]

I love watching these vids because i know level 3 will make something simple into something complicated and it's oddly satisfyin😊❤

[@eternalRBLX]

lish has such a positive vibe! shed be the best best friend 😊

[@manillamango1962]

i love how they were critiquing eachothers cooking

[@m00sewhisperer]

I just love Lish. Everything she makes is art. And it's usually things I normally don't like, but she make's it all look so incredibly delicious.

[@brandondye6444]

The sandwich List made looks like diarrhea waiting to happen.

[@Oda_Samurai]

Lorenzo and Rose in the same video, instant like The only way I could give a like faster is with Emily, Lorenzo, Frank and Rose, I'd create a second account just to like twice

[@Oda_Samurai]

Gotta say after watching tho, Desi and Lish also took the trophy

[@defaultuser1447]

As Emily and Lorenzo are both Level 2 now, this won't happen.

[@DanWhiteT]

4:01 AHH YOUR FINGER I do appreciate how he adds a zany element to all these videos he appears in, and I think his ideas get better over time. I would pick his over the others in this one, no question.

[@VanisherXP]

Rose "And no, there's never too much crispy fried bacon". My arteries: "Please... have mercy."

[@Tker1970]

Basic BLT with thick bread-and some Avocado sometimes.

[@MatthiaGryffine]

I was expecting we would see BLTs on the show and it is finally happening

[@_Toxicity]

Welcome back Desi!

[@jackjack6199]

Chef Lish reminds me of Kate McKinnon's portrayal as Ellen DeGeneres on SNL idk why. Unique choice to use a fried green tomato 👍.

[@ryannewman3589]

This is one of those videos that I feel like Level 1 was the absolute best.

[@SpektakOne]

“Sounds like Lorenzo’s trying to make bacon for Halloween.” 😂 never change, Desi.

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

"Dripping with juices" lol And I would never consider suateeing tomato for this. For me the contrast of toast meeting the juicy texture of tomato is the magic!

[@safijenkins5251]

Anyone else find Desi’s voice so soothing? I want him to tell me a story while I take a couch nap.

[@joserivera7659]

My idea of a fancy blt it adding avocado. BLT's are the epitome of KISS. Ive never craved a blt and thought of a level 2 OR 3.

[@marcos.bastos1905]

Lish is so wholesome.

[@sincerelydevanie]

I love the simplicity of Desi sandwich. Lorenzo never disappoints. However, I would have to rank it level 3,2 and then 1. Because I am a true foodie. Presentation matters ⭐️ visually level 3 made me the hungriest 😂

[@crazychick4688]

I had a BLT for lunch yesterday and this comes on today, how funny

[@UnlimitedProduction1]

Level 3/Professional chefs always cook in a way that blows my mind. I see why theyre all pros

[@Necrostevo]

MOAR LISH AND DESI

[@thatdudedorian]

Kinda hard to believe that Lish has been cooking for that long tbh. Her skincare routine is to the gods amazing

[@shaunessymckay]

I love Lish. I think she's my new favourite professional chef

[@julesjacobs8931]

Rose makes every video better

[@me-zb7qm]

The flavors on Chef Lish's sandwich gotta be out of this world. I don't care if the bacon is too thick, it looks amazing

[@boopleee]

6:10 bro is on his villian arc

[@Lucario1121]

I haven't seen much of these but I swear everytime I do, every level 1 chefs just uses an air fryer

[@cocomelon3431]

i thought of this a few days ago...its crazy it happened 😅 , i was wondering how they'd make something simple and change it

[@vlissblisskiss]

Lorenzo really knocked it out the park here.

[@jalapenopapii]

“Pork facial” is wild 😂😂😂

[@DjBuRnOuTx]

My boy Desi is the real one here, I mean Lorenzo has a special place in my heart but Lish is like way too much for my taste, it's not even "gourmet" it's just the KFC version of a BLT.