4 Levels of Deviled Eggs: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Desi, home cook Emily, and professional chef Joshua Resnick from the Institute of Culinary Education - to make us their take on deviled eggs. Once each level of chef had presented their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which deviled eggs would you swipe from the appetizer tray first?
Check out professional Chef Joshua's recipe here: www.ice.edu/bl...
Produced by Epicurious with Eggland's Best
Director: Lisa Paradise
Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris
Editor: Manolo Moreno
Talent: L1: Desi Johnson; L2: Emily Duncan; L3: Chef Joshua Resnick
Expert: Rosemary Trout (Food Scientist)
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Producer: Tyre Nobles
Culinary Producer: Mallary Sanctucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Sahara Pagan
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Assistant Camera: Lucas Young
Sound Mixer: Brett van Deusen
Culinary Assistant: Jami Samuelson-Kopek
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell; Justin Symonds
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[@ToxicSpork]

Desi has that "I'm gonna be a level one chef for the rest of my life, and I don't care" vibe to him, and I love it...

[@PrivilegeYT]

less dishes for Desi

[@MrSinister718]

@@PrivilegeYT less screen time too. Why would anyone want to see how NOT to cook something?

[@bobbifergus3110]

Desi's gonna give someone diarrhea with that cross contamination and licking the fork and sticking it back in the bowl. 🤢

[@Spidertheidiot]

​​@@bobbifergus3110 He's making it for himself? I lick stuff all the time when I'm cooking for myself. I think everyone does lmao.

[@brendaowens2466]

I will take anything with bacon 🥓 on it.

[@minarossi4991]

EMILY!!!!! YOU'RE A LEVEL 2 CHEFF CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@arshad887]

Not sure when but there's a few videos back where she had a whole graduation pretty much, they gave her a certificate and everything.

[@TheMrCC21]

She's been a for a little a while now.

[@bjam89]

her first as level 2 was 4 Levels of Boneless Wings

[@Visceralx1]

The best character development ever

[@mj12322r]

Why is level 2 the best in like 95% of these videos lol

[@Fidozo15]

"I barely make my own bed, so I'm not gonna make my own Creole" - Desi, level one chef, 2023 - 4:07

[@PJFunnyBunny-yl7co]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cd6xc]

Based af

[@OrenMystery]

So real

[@camilomatos3889]

Josh's deviled eggs are for a catered affair; Emily's eggs are for a potluck; Desi's deviled eggs are what I'll make in my kitchen and eat all myself!

[@nanwang8685]

Nice way to say level one chef’s deviled eggs are not presentable.

[@jabba6608]

That tip of slicing a little bit off the bottom to make sure it doesn't roll is freaking awesome

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

Or get one of those cheap plates with the egg divots.

[@cjham2008]

Keep Desi coming!! I love to cook. But his "I'm not doin all that" vibe is everything 😅

[@videos44]

i think it's annoying why tf is he even on here when he doesn't want to cook or do anything

[@TheRockerX]

@@videos44 Agreed

[@DesiJohnson24]

@@videos44i do want to cook

[@cjmahaffey]

​@videos44 you and me both, I find it a bit annoying that does not want to do anything compared to Emily, when she was a level 1 she was able to do stuff even if some were a bit above her. If I seem a bit angry please I don't mean to sound angry so please tell but yes you and me both.😅

[@C2C.]

I love how confident Emily has become and she's kept her sense of humor. Kudos!

[@EverlastingTorr]

Every time I see Emily at Level 2, it makes me soooo so proud for our girl! Been rooting for her for so long! Gaining knowledge and confidence

[@derrik5329]

Desi's eggs are definitely a vibe

[@jimicapone]

Not gonna lie, they ain't pretty but I bet they taste great.

[@DRaGZ141]

I love that Emily's level 2 is rooted in the essence of level 1. Elevate using chicharrones, but you can buy them as they are, they're already perfect.

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

The bowl of ice was quite a pro move for a level 1 chef. 😁 Also, so nice to experience Emily's culinary arc throughout this series. And I want to try the cured yolks as a garnish at some point, I just need to remember about it a week in advance.

[@maromania7]

I only know the ice trick because it's on the first recipies whenever you google "how to make hard boiled eggs" 🤣

[@0ceanicify]

Emily, those shocking puns were re-volt-ing, I hope you didn’t charge for them.

[@0ceanicify]

The eggscution was pretty eggstra as well.

[@Inamichan]

Haven’t watched in a while but it’s so cool that Emily has leveled up!!

[@kristathehungrymelon]

Rosemary trout is a national treasure, and my favorite part of these videos! I miss her presence in the ingredient swap recipes

[@OhMyPlasticStars]

For some reason I forgot that rosemary is a person And not a recipe for trouts seasoned in rosemary ;-;

[@samuelnaibaho4107]

A whole week? If I'm not wrong, that should be the longest cooking process on this show!

[@teresastaggs7923]

Not worth it! I'm ready to eat NOW 😂

[@0ceanicify]

Frank invented long cooking processes. :)

[@sankalpjaiswal9707]

wait till someone makes black garlic for a recipe

[@minor_2nd]

You forgot that Frank spent a month building a time machine, so he could grow his own apple trees

[@SPQR_14]

He didn't even USE THE YOLKS! 8:53 They are sitting there on the counter, he never used them at all!

[@michaelmartin5719]

Desi is pure chaos and I’m here for it.

[@henryault458]

I have some ideas for future 4 Levels episodes (& by “some” I mean a lot). Here they are: - 4 Levels of Ribs - 4 Levels of Stew - 4 Levels of Lemon Meringue Pie - 4 Levels of Chimichangas - 4 Levels of Quiche - 4 Levels of Stir Fry - 4 Levels of Chocolate Mousse - 4 Levels of French Onion Soup - 4 Levels of Risotto - 4 Levels of Blondies

[@KosongIce]

Lame

[@MatthiaGryffine]

How about Shepherd's Pie?

[@Joxxerfoxy]

I would so watch the risotto and quiche ones

[@wyntrefrostfoot2630]

Great suggestions! I would love the stir-fry. That's the kind of dish even a true level 1 can knock out of the park as a crowd-pleaser, but a level 3 can elevate it to heavenly.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Chef Frank: To make my French onion soup i founded France

[@Monster1472580]

Love how Daniel is in the commercial for the eggs

[@SimplySchaun]

Omg yes! I came to the comments to see if I was the only one who noticed. Love that for him. 🥚❤

[@Lynn17]

As someone who loves hard-boiled eggs, I never thought to steam them before. Thanks, Josh! Also I typically just use cold water, but ice sounds even better. When I think of deviled eggs I think of head to tail cuts. Desi just showed me something new with the across-the-waist! Though his cutting and scooping techniques remind me too much of how it is for me half the time I try to make deviled eggs. Everyone's eggs look delicious, but I'd ask for a big glass of milk to go with Josh's.

[@CharleneCTX]

I heard about steaming eggs several years ago and it's definitely a great way to cook them. Peel easily, cook consistently, no big pot of water to dump.

[@maetheunicorn81]

Emily, if you see this, I hope you don't mind the ketchup comments. I love seeing them because it reminds me of just how far we've all come. Congrats on level two!

[@XEyedN00b]

Honestly I never had these and I may try them out. Emily's recipe looks nice. My mom made something similar but she fried some mushrooms on the pan until browned and then blended them with yolks, then stuffed the eggs back. Very nice.

[@walidism]

emily leveled up. gains a talent point. selects deviled eggs specialization.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

“Well we all know the Devil likes heat, so we can’t make Deviled Eggs without Hot Water” 🔥 bruh 😂 great way to start the Cooking 🙌🏻😂

[@terrybradford3727]

Love deviled eggs. Can't wait to see the various techniques. I also enjoy seeing how Emily has grown in the series.

[@valeb7386]

I love Rose!! Thanks for bringing the science and insights to cooking ❤️

[@mangothebirb3100]

I'm surprised how people are still celebrating Emily's graduation xD like it's been a while but we still praise her for it

[@nemomarcus5784]

Congratulations Emily. I think all of the Epicurious viewers are proud of your growth in the culinary arts.

[@BIG-qn6ed]

I’ve never cured eggs, but they look really nice

[@kamcorder3585]

Apparently it's fantastic on pasta

[@jeanniebenega7032]

I like the level 3 chef.. As an instructor his explaination are easy to grab on...

[@CaraStrong13]

I do a traditional filling but top it with bacon and candied jalapeños 😋

[@cantplaywitmyyoyo]

This sounds like a vibe. I'll have to try with the candied jalapeños

[@nataliawilliams7607]

i was just saying yesterday that i miss emily...so im glad this came up today.

[@buffalojones341]

Emily did the best job plating!

[@rachelle2227]

I grew up not liking deviled eggs… but I found a recipe I thought I’d like, so now I like sour cream and cheddar cheese deviled eggs. I like the taste of sour cream better, and the thicker consistency it creates. Having deviled eggs with some cheese or bacon makes a great breakfast or lunch.

[@zabukazar]

I use my air fryer to cook hard boiled eggs. No water needed. 275° for about 16 minutes. They come out perfect.

[@Diastrefo]

I absolutely love Chef Joshua. He's so knowledgeable and has a great personality. Love to see more of him!!

[@silvershadow013]

And some ego..."I bet this is the first time serrano pepper is on deviled eggs. I guess that mekes me a genius"

[@kiro9291]

that level 3 one looks sensational

[@en2336]

Love the seasoning combinations in josh's eggs!! my mouth was watering imaging the spicy creamy flavors

[@dogmaticpyrrhonist543]

Now I need to check who invented deviled eggs. I've always made them with curry, not chili. When I do a platter, I get a bunch of different curry pastes, and do a variety of different devillings.

[@chrisshoemaker3855]

Desi is more of a level -1. Emily had such a character arch, those look great!

[@bgleadbetter]

His food looks like a toddler made them.

[@wyntrefrostfoot2630]

Hey, hey,@@bgleadbetter, no food-shaming! It still eats.

[@TalynWuff]

Nice to see Emily get a promotion! Congrats!

[@meganmurthy613]

No comparison between the chef and the two others. He's on another level!!

[@valariewillis6000]

Yum....i would love to have 3 of each😊

[@bengal_tiger1984]

I usually prefer the Level 1 or Level 2 chef’s dish but in this case, I’m really craving those spicy deviled eggs!

[@_Toxicity]

Welcome back Desi! Welcome back Emily!

[@Ben-kv7wr]

I like that this level 3 chef isn’t messing around w his spicy

[@chumah_love]

Congratulations Emily so proud of you 😊👏

[@joseramirez-hh2sw]

I put serrano peppers on deviled eggs- so I'm the genius, chef. I also put a spot of avo mousse on the bottom of the egg before filling, fried prosciutto strip on the top, micro cilantro, poppy seeds on top. I'm proud of my deviled eggs.

[@gablandicho3445]

Level 2 Chef Emily!!! Goated

[@jonathanthomas8736]

I am so happy to see Emily graduate to level 2! Yay, Emily! ❤❤❤

[@omniasoliman6005]

my own creole and the egg peeling!!! desi is hilarious omg please more of him

[@hisayumi]

Wanna try emily's and chef joshua's eggs.. Love emily's jokes 😊 Also a new pro chef to love, first time to see him, chef joshua looks so stern but he actually seems to be adventurous 🙂 desi seems to be mumbling sometimes though

[@fortheloveofhades]

love these videos but the amount of ads is INSANE i had 6 unskippable ads so far and i’m 8 mins into the video 😭 and all for eggland eggs!! 🥚

[@Heartwing37]

Can’t wait till Emily makes it to Level 3! Her eggs sound the best!

[@russell28533]

Congratulations Emily!

[@billyonetwo3]

I would love to see this same competition, but they all have the same budget … like 15 bucks . And then do a blind taste test

[@fayedeantv]

desi's eggs remind me of the ones my mom used to make for holidays when i was growing up! they are perfect and ima cry

[@evrenseven]

Is Emily the only one who struck a deal with Eggland's Best since the other two don't mention it lol

[@MossyMozart]

Emily has gotten a promotion over the last video I watched. Congratulations.

[@pauloruan3746]

LOOK AT OUR GIRL, IN THE LEVEL 2, WE ARE SO PROUD OF EMILY 😭😭😭😭♥️

[@arig8789]

EMILY. She's graduated to level 2! I remember her first appearances and applaud her for perservering. I'm so proud and filled with joy to see this 🥹👏

[@ElmoUnk1953]

6:50 Pork Rinds, Excellent!

[@jhgreen14]

I would eat all of them.

[@reubenabraham6769]

seeing emily reach level 2 just makes me smile so much

[@swole_al]

this is the first level 4 video where i would probably make the level 3’s recipe

[@Lasergun74]

I prepare deviled eggs every year for Christmas, as one of many appetisers, and I always used to add canned tuna in the filling, and I top each egg with a tiny caper and a thin slice of pickled pepper. They taste delicious!

[@TheWolfsnack]

That sounds tasty.....which gets me thinking....hmmnnn... canned wild pacific sockeye blended smooth and added to the filing...

[@cfr1985]

I'm so happy for Emily!!!!!

[@maedayluck7]

I love Desi because it's always like he's cooking for himself and the pressure is low and that's so refreshing and healthy ❤

[@lynnlazenby-faulkner3033]

Lots of great ideas. I will be trying Desi's addition of air fried bacon the next time I make these for my husband.

[@aristo999999999]

Emily levels up but Josh, the level 3 chef feels like level 5 or something in this deviled egg, all his techniques are different and much more advanced.

[@andysokal1564]

4 levels of cheesesteak’s please!!

[@richienagy1994]

I love how Emily got to do the sponsoring of the eggs

[@ItsMariSalles]

level 2 chef Emily just made my day 😊

[@AvAtalig-l2q]

I was going for Emily's recipe but until she said capers I was no. But I think my taste buds change so I'll give it a shot. For the level 3 chef. He said 1week you're kidding.his egg hack genuis.

[@elioperlman815]

2:48 “i wanna make sure everything is evenly incorporated” as the mixture isn’t even evenly incorporated

[@catherineharris27]

I chose Level #1 chef! Classic Southern style eggs 🥚 are my favorite! There's no need to fix it up & change the recipe imp!

[@Q.Demon_of_Arts-Games]

Alright i want to eat deviled Eggs, maybe next week

[@denomdemon]

I can't wait to have deviled eggs in 3 weeks!

[@awwabanana6149]

I haven’t watched this in a while but EMILY WHO USED TO EAT FRENCH TOAST WITH KETCHUP is now level 2!! Amazing!!

[@theneonexplorer]

Emily, you've come so far, I'm so proud. 🥲

[@eathomelive]

Yay! Emily is finally a level 2. I LOVE her.

[@0xDEAD_Inside]

Emily levelled up! Thats amazing!

[@SimplySchaun]

I know we're all happy Emily leveled up but who else saw Daniel in the Egglands Best ad that ran throughout thd video? 🥚 ❤

[@tariqmohammed8542]

Emily didn't add ketchup and I don't know how to feel about that (she did a great job tho, she really leveled up!!!)

[@limeparticle]

Emily, our hero! 🤩

[@oliviapadilla6237]

I can’t wait to watch desi improve how I’ve watched Emily improve

[@MAJBrett1]

Been having Serranos on my deviled eggs for years...now fried Serranos is next level.

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Level 2 Emily?!?!? It's funny just how purely pleasing this is! 😁

[@hellalucky]

Emily is at level TWO now?!! Oh wow, have I missed a lot. …you go Em!

[@trevorpacelli8056]

Josh's deviled eggs look perfect for SpongeBob to put in his pinata for the party he's planning.

[@clearmenser]

Oh Desi... please don't put the utensils you licked back in the mix. 😅

[@artladi1453]

All are perfect for their purposes! Loved #1 who wants to eat them himself n whis family and close friends. #2 steps up the looks to wow at a dinner party #3 is amazing, far too much time and effort for the family or regular dinner party. But is very amazing for a Michilin chef!! 5 stars for all!!

[@zerofaith]

Kind of disappointing they don't try each other's food. Always a fun series though!

[@WitchyRhia]

the foley supervisor needs to CHILL during the intro, aint no eggs sound like that

[@christopherrodriguez8154]

They must be lonely lol

[@MatthiaGryffine]

A new challenger has appeared!

[@torrancerichter1469]

love the level 4 version, gave me some ideas. I do add Ghost pepper or Carolina Reaper pepper to mine personally.

[@prettyblkgyrl74]

Desi: 🗣️I barely make my own bed 4:08 😂😂😂 This is why I love him 😜🙌🏾😂

[@coreenacrocker2681]

Emily!!!! You go girl!!

[@katieneveu4286]

Desi is the most unhinged chef I've seen. He'll be going along like a regular level 1 chef then pull something out of pocket like cutting his deviled eggs the other way or making air fryer garlic bread out of hot dog buns and garlic powder.

[@DesiJohnson24]

Why thank you ☺️

[@juliagearing506]

There is NO way Desi cooked his eggs for 17.5 minutes and they turned out still yellow. I have accidentally overcooked mine for 14 minutes and they have been grey around the edges.

[@DesiJohnson24]

Nah nah 7-10 mins my G loll

[@heavynjennings7853]

“Aioli is not mayo, it has garlic” okay so it’s mayo with garlic

[@CaraStrong13]

Or is mayo an aioli without garlic 🤔

[@Fenderbenne]

The real deal aioli is just garlic and oil. What he made was garlic flavored mayo. He really shouldnt have said that if he was going to end up making that.

[@Melindrea]

@@Fenderbenne I'm glad I'm not the only one that reacted to that. It's fairly common for people two think that aioli and garlic mayo are the same thing (wrong, obviously, but it's a common misconception), but to claim that the difference between aoili and mayo is that mayo doesn't have garlic ... Yeah >.