Can 2 Chefs Make Dinner And Dessert With A Pickle? | Mystery Menu With Sohla and Ham | NYT Cooking

It’s another episode of Mystery Menu, folks: We gave Sohla and Ham one hour to turn one surprise ingredient into dinner and a dessert. Today’s secret ingredient is … pickles! What will Sohla and Ham make? What even is a pickle dessert? Stay tuned to find out.
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[@pierremaiden]

ever since Ham joined , this show got super fun. like Sohla is amazing but them together is so fun to watch.

[@DuyNguyen-yx2vd]

I feel like Sohla is such a people person. She seems to bloom when she's interacting with someone, whether that's Claire or Brad in the old days, Kendall in the Babish Kitchen, Rick or Erin on Food52, or with Ham right here. I'm so happy that this channel saw this and made it a regular thing (weekly even!)

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's like, Sohla is cool enough on her own, but then Ham is like having a second Sohla.

[@pierremaiden]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 right! they also work together , they dont try to steal the show from one an other. like they make content because they like it not for popularity sakes. its so great

[@johanasuh6463]

agreed

[@ronishagardner2255]

I agree

[@rjploops]

I love how everyone agrees that Sohla is 10 out of 10 and the added Ham pushes it to 13.

[@jase_allen]

Adding Ham to a Sohla cooking show is like adding ham to a cheese sandwich. The sum is far greater than its parts.

[@TheAmeer1233]

AGREED

[@rockpooladmirer]

@@jase_allen but a really good cheese sandwich!

[@RIPvizzini]

I love them!!!! Sohla's food dreams are incredible, but before she only had an hour, and one set of hands. It feels like she and Ham together can accomplish anything. Their creative energy, their combined problem solving skills, their practiced division of labor. It feels like we are invited guests at an impromptu house party. Their enthusiasm makes my mouth water- they are just as excited by the new weird adventurous stuff they make (pickle cake) as they are about their tried and true favorites (fried pickles). It makes me excited too.

[@thebakinglady4915]

They’re honestly relationships goals. They work together with ease. There’s so much love, understanding and respect between them.

[@oliviahein7772]

I love how polite they are to each other. She said "thank you" for opening the oven door and he said "you're welcome". He said "please smash the potatoes". They are just so kind when they speak to each other. It's so lovely and refreshing.

[@lisaarmato6911]

I have to admit, "Look at that ratio of pickles to cherries; it's like a dream!" is not a sentence I expected to hear when I woke up this morning. And that's part of what makes these two such a delight! NYT, we need more of these two. Much more.

[@gabriellelovely]

sohla and ham are just quite literally the most attractive couple. makes my heart so happy seeing a couple work together so confidently and gracefully.

[@zoequ4494]

i agree❤

[@Lotusblessings816]

Ham reassuring Sohla that making fried pickles and ranch was not a secondary task for him but a priority made my heart melt

[@4321chanson]

I love that for the last 8 minutes they went semi chef mode and started repeating how much time was left and what still needed to be done. What a great team!

[@schang5413]

Ham is so sweet!! Sohla wanting fried pickles yet putting those secondary in order to focus on the cake. Then Ham saying the pickles aren’t secondary to him!!

[@leannarene867]

Yes! That was so sweet, he made sure his girl got her fried pickles. I want their love so bad 😭🥺🥺

[@IRISIRISIRISH]

Still curious to know about hams third least favorite ingredient

[@dorkvania7212]

I saw him holding a piece of paper towards the end and thought the reveal was about to happen, but no, it didn't

[@bethanydorn1228]

Yes! Me too!

[@PiebirdFilms]

OMG, now I must know! What did her write down???

[@mariaj3263]

My favorite part is when they repeat what the other said. They both do it and it's adorable. I also feel like it's a chef-y thing where you call back so you know the order was heard.

[@alisaishere]

It's 100% part of the restaurant world. If you work back of house, you'll hear things repeated 5 times just to make sure everybody is on the same page.

[@zdeveraux0010]

Love their chemistry, Sohla is always good -- these two together is refreshing content and a new perspective! A healthy relationship with good communication in team work just makes it that much better.

[@neonTardigrade]

This show always feels like getting to hang out with a really cool friend-couple for dinner and I love it

[@FelipeAkira42]

Please make episodes for every ingredient in existence. Thanks.

[@ashleybernstein7786]

That “tartar sauce inspired” salad looked incredible. Definitely going to try to recreate it.

[@ashenayee]

i know theyre speaking english, but i also feel like when they're talking yo one another it's in a language on they're privy to 🥺 they inhabit their own world so beautifully together

[@faredsharudden]

I am obsessed with this series now! Adding Ham was such a genius move! Ham actually brings out Sohla’s personality more and not that we haven’t seen Sohla and known Sohla but Ham compliments Sohla in a very amazing way! I love them both together in this show! Don’t ever stop this NYT! This is my favorite show and i’m commiting my time to it now!

[@zarekamery420]

I love Sohla’s laugh. So contagious

[@rikkicrowder7134]

I love how polite and kind they are with each other, always saying please and thank you and embracing each other's ideas

[@DuyNguyen-yx2vd]

I feel like such a monster for throwing out my pickle brine all these years while these two treat it like its liquid gold.

[@rubynelson1164]

Add onions to it for pickled onions

[@jmhh3264]

My life was elevated once I started marinating chicken in half buttermilk half pickle brine. Really most marinated food is better with pickle brine, and even people who HATE pickles love it. Also its really good for cramps and nausea.

[@lucindajane6433]

I drink it when I’m hungover 😂 Game changer! Edit: also - just add it to existing vinegar jars you have or use it as vinegar once your pickles are gone. Saves you a bunch of money and it actually can have more flavour than standard vinegar :)

[@sallywarner5840]

Put hard boiled eggs in pickle brine for a few days. Keep refrigerated. Eat sliced. Brine can be reused 2-3 times before it loses its potency. Pickled eggs were my favorite food as a kid and I've never stopped loving them! Now my husband is hooked too.

[@a697ag]

I drink the brine as a probiotic for that good gut bacteria. Also use it to make dirty martinis

[@softwit]

the way I RAN here

[@thelauraby]

I love the call and response! You can tell S&H have been restaurant chefs and have worked together a lot. Thanks, NYT, for delivering Sohla and Ham in such delightful packaging.

[@roseyli1]

So good! I like the way Ham is supportive and enhances Sohla’s shine!

[@cat07777]

I am dying to know how you all met- because you’re perfect for each other. No wonder you always come up with amazing recipes.😊 Great team work! Looks so delicious! (👏🏻 Time to chug pickle juice!)

[@Rayvana]

I read Sohla's wiki, they met in the CIA - Culinary Institute of America

[@robertstanley9633]

Right! We need a story time video

[@LazarusIsBackBaby]

@@Rayvana The CIA rules, I grew up nearby. For anyone reading this, check out their campus & restaurants if you're ever in Hyde Park, NY. Gorgeous place, delicious food.

[@aposiopetic]

Y'all are an absolute delight, as always. I don't know what's more iconic, "Look at that ratio of pickles to cherries! It's like a dream!" or, "In the spring, we only eat ranch."

[@Lillskank]

Loved Sohla since I first saw her, now I know. When I'm too tired too cook I've give myself permission to call popcorn dinner. And now I know I'm not alone.

[@jmgoldman1]

These two are great. I love the format of this show. Considering how good he is and the chemistry he and Sohla have on screen, it's surprising that Ham hasn't been on camera before.

[@lucindajane6433]

Perhaps he didn’t want to be before. Not everyone wants to be in the limelight. Love the show

[@alisaishere]

I think because it was Sohla's thing that she fell into at BA, he fully supported her and let it be hers. I wonder if he did this by himself he would still have the same outgoing personality or if he feeds off her energy, ya know?

[@jhandle900]

So glad you brought Ham on. It seemed like more chaos and less enjoyment from you before now it's very relaxed. You two have great chemistry and I hope you do many series together!

[@cam-tv5rb]

Love watching talented people who are so confident and calm just DO THEIR THING.

[@srishtikhanna7099]

These 2 have such soothing voices. I could sit and listen to them talk all day long.

[@WhiteManBehindADesk]

This is such a good format! They have the calmest screen presence in the world. Love this series.

[@__cocobeann2189]

Yessss don’t ever stop giving us continuously scheduled doses of these two!!

[@misslolaviola93]

This is the delightful, wholesome content the world needs.

[@ysaxperiau]

Honestly these videos are fascinating

[@TTMW]

The level of communication between this couple is super admirable. I just love them!

[@xingcat]

These two are my favorite cooking folks to watch! I love this series.

[@theouthousepoet]

easily

[@jase_allen]

As much as I love seeing Sohla and Ham cooking together, I'd love to see one episode where part of the secret ingredient revelation that they'll compete against each other in separate kitchens.

[@kater9796]

I thought "what a terrible idea!" until I realized it would wholesome and they'd help each other -- even more than a GBBO episode. That's okay then.

[@orangefonta]

I know lots of people have already said it but having both of them on for this challenge is great! Sohla is always a delight to watch and makes improving on cooking feel more accessible, but add Ham and it's just even more fun! :D

[@heavenlyhashbrown1]

I love how they keep repeating each other. It's like they are each other's echo. Seriously couple goals.

[@maryandchild]

that's more of a professional kitchen thing than a couple thing :) that's how you let someone know you heard/understood them.

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

They seem to work so well together! So chill. So easy. No matter the pressure.

[@NIKKORLASH]

I love that Sohla and her hubby Ham are getting the screen time they deserve you fully get to see how knowledgeable and talented they are! And how much Sohla was wasted at Bon appetit! Like these videos are incredible! Super creative and I LOVE their dynamic! Huge huge fan! Lots of love! 🥰🥰

[@monnid9]

You can tell that they’re genuine best friends within a marriage . Its cute lol

[@leeway7378]

Sohla cooking show = 10 out of 10 Sohla and Ham cooking show = Pickle brine out of 10 Keep ‘em coming New York Times

[@ajr4187]

i cant say it enough, but omg i love them so much. the creativity. the chemistry. i could watch them all day.

[@EricK-vy7wt]

I wanna cook with someone like Ham. He’s like an emotional support human.

[@plomko]

Love that Ham joined Sohla for this series!! and love way they throw ideas back and forth.

[@suadpattonbey7239]

"Well it's all going to be weird, it's whether its gonna be tasty-weird." Ham El-Wayle, 2021

[@BrookeKittell]

"in the spring we only eat ranch" I knew Sohla and Ham were my kind of people

[@SamanthaCZimmerman]

any time i bake now, i hear sohla in my head reminding me during the mixing stage to “scrape the bowl, scrape the mixer”

[@FYikai]

they are somehow both chaotic and calm at the same time?? even under time pressure. I love them both very much

[@shiraleeana]

It’s lovely that they say thank you and you’re welcome to each other 🥰

[@Dztbrawler]

I just want to say, I love these two. Finally filling up the hole that BA left in my heart. Just wanted to echo what someone else said that this is the best Cooking show on youtube currently!

[@furelise101]

absolutely love having ham in these videos! please keep him on. the dynamic, creativity, and skills of these two combined is through the roof and so so fun to watch

[@hasitdawnedonyou]

Can’t get enough of this couple cooking together dammit they are so cute ugh

[@amandaarebel]

It's like MasterChef mystery box 2.0. I remember watching this show with only Sohla on and experiencing second hand panic for her, but with Ham the mise en place is so efficient and it balances the entire time management required for this. This is my new favorite thing to watch. Great job Sohla and Ham and the Team.

[@josegabrielgonda3575]

I don't know why but when Sohla asked to borrow the salt at 3:28 felt like such a power move. 🤣 Also, them wiping down the counter in the end really shows that they are true food professionals. 😍

[@treescolorswizards]

I am loving these videos with the two of them working together. It works so well. Their on screen presence feels wholesome and genuine .

[@virginiagerhart3765]

It is such a delight to see this beautiful couple in this super adorable show. Thank you Sohla, Ham, and NYT for bringing a sweet, quiet moment to our lives. More shows like this plz.

[@ymb6987]

I am LIVING for these Mystery Menus with Sohla and Ham! That cake looked amazing!!

[@igotthevibesinme]

they're such a sweet couple, their support for each other is so nice to watch

[@missimagoodlady]

You can really see the chemistry between them 😍 they’re so cute together and really bring out the best in each other!

[@DizzyBusy]

NYT, I'm a paying subscriber. Thank you for having these Chefs and People of High Integrity working together in your videos 😂

[@Shaima7717]

OMG!! Such an amazing couple and a dynamic due.. they totally deserve a whole channel lol

[@user-kn2yk2qt9r]

This is all I want all day Sohla and Ham!! Please post more. And more often. What did Ham write? They took it and used the intel for next epi 😂

[@Mollye74]

More Sola and Ham! More Sola and Ham! I love how they work together and compliment each other’s skill set. These two deserve their own show!

[@anirtakj]

Automatically one of my absolute favourite shows. Truly love their kindness, creativity, brilliance, joy, thoughtfulness. Just fantastic. A wonderful light for all of us. [Sohla talking about her popcorn addition during the ancient tibetan recipe and pickle-everything here - it's a theme!]

[@小贺-o5s]

love the absolute flex of making fried pickles separately from the meal just because they wanted to eat fried pickles

[@kater9796]

This is a first for me: an actual celebrity couple worth watching as they hang out together.

[@georgiatappy4684]

blown away by their ease and genius.

[@crunchety505]

I love watching these two create and work together. Such a fabulous duo!

[@georgiasw7512]

I just watched all of their 2 chefs episodes. Whoever thought of this...AMAZING. I love them, they are so good together, I really hope this becomes a regular thing!!!

[@celiazamarripa3375]

Sohla and Ham are SUCH a dream team!!!! Love them together!! Literal couple GOALS!!! ❤️

[@willcookmakeup]

I absolutely hate pickles, but this was an amazing menu you two put together. I love watching you cook together

[@наталиярозанова-ю7р]

Easy-peasy if you are Russian!!! 1. Russian salad (also knows as "olivie") 2. Two russian soups for a choice: Rassolnik or Solyanka 3. Azu (beef stew) 4. Shortbread cookies based on pickles marinade. All meals included pickles as important ingredient.

[@danbrewer2149]

good segment. nice to see two chefs working together. hard to find kitchen teamwork like this on youtube. feels like im about to sit down for a fun family meal. also its just sweet that they are married

[@shrutirao8212]

i love the whole dynamic that sohla and ham have. its so refreshing to watch!

[@fluffyfluffykatz]

Sohla's "ranch labna: cultures colliding" joke at 8:47 is so underrated

[@adelheidsnel5171]

“Popcorn is…a vegetable” love you Sohla

[@jessxzaff]

Been stuck in lockdown (in Melbourne) for what seems like forever and Sohla’s videos are what has been getting me through. Honestly, the highlight of my week. I really enjoy watching Sohla and Ham work together in the kitchen, bouncing ideas off one another. Wish my partner had an interest in food like I do!

[@pollensycho]

The way they repeat each other's speech is really adorable.

[@puggirl415]

This is great to binge watch. Each show you get more insight into how Ham puts flavors together. Sohla is much more relaxed. Now she doesn't have to shout to Ham to come in and help. He's part of it all.

[@SavethedayShay]

i love how they repeat eachother, damn adorable!

[@janeosun]

this is the best show on youtube. hands down. period. sohla and ham are unstoppable. i love them.

[@nanamiharuka3269]

I love watching professional chefs cook, there’s like 0 measuring because its all ingrained, so awesome

[@andreadavidson5010]

You did see Sohla weighing ingredients for the cake, right?

[@nanamiharuka3269]

@@andreadavidson5010 yes I was being hyperbolic when I said 0 measuring but still only using a plastic cup to measure is amazing

[@wisecanadianwoman]

It's so much fun watching them work together.

[@kaemincha]

I lovvvee the addition of Ham to this! It makes it so lively, perfectly matches the challenge and time limit.

[@PilsnerGrip]

Damn the creative process is so entertaining to watch, so much talent packed in this lovely couple

[@bunkertons]

It's so nice to see Sohla happy! She was always too good for BA.

[@ozgurozturk4067]

Ham is such a nice guy you can tell and they work so well together

[@hannamaeh]

I’ve always loved Sohla but the two of you together is the content I never knew I needed😭

[@ZheeYoYo]

Their relationship is precious. Protect them at all costs

[@kendallfrank3672]

I’m obsessed!!!! With these two

[@coda_o7]

I really enjoy the addition of Ham on the show. It's so cool seeing them work together. He's obviously so talented as well.

[@willob515]

Above all else, this video has taught me that chefs have fire proof hands

[@saskiapleil8982]

Love that you left the "fish" "Mhm" in. So great

[@shelbymachado8712]

The banter with Off-Screen-Scott brings me joy.

[@neptune.mp3]

quoting it from somewhere, thank you for single handedly proving love is real

[@caityleong9364]

I know they're both insanely AMAZING, but them echoing each other with everything is so cute 😂

[@urtoo2311]

This! Is what a supportive partnership means. Love the chemistry.

[@carmengigstead6688]

Sohla is great but Ham and Sohla togethers is perfection.