How to Make Childhood Favorites Like Classic Sloppy Joes and Perfect Ice Cream Sandwiches

[@gibberishname]

I really like Lan's screen presence. Calm, cool and collected.

[@SarahLizDoan]

I completely agree

[@aloras405]

Me too.

[@daveyhouston]

And she's beautiful too!

[@rachel705]

@Gabbie Rocks I literally thought this comment was about Elle before I rewound to learn her name! Elle was so calm and easy to watch :)

[@JoeyPrats]

I’ve been a professional pastry chef now for 32 years, and of all the culinary and pastry figures I look up to for inspiration and admiration, Julia and Bridget are on top of my list! To these two wonderful ladies, you are shining stars in the great culinary firmament. May you continue to inspire and motivate both professional and inspiring chefs, cooks, bakers, homemakers, and gourmands. Along with all who make up America’s Test Kitchen, you guys are awesome!!!

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

Would Love you to share the perfect pie crust recipe sir... Is Vinegar a good idea? Thanks so much... Enjoyed your post!

[@staceyharvey6329]

What an awesome endorsement!! 👍🏻

[@richarda.engelhardt2893]

I especially appreciate the explanation of the science behind the key cooking decisions - they make me a better cook.

[@juniperreyclay4703]

I’ll never get too old for a Sloppy Joe

[@heidid5275]

I'll never get too old for a chipwich!!!!

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

With piping hot fries. Yes, please!

[@itamarolmert3549]

two uploads within one and a half hours? you are truly spoiling us

[@jake9705]

8:05 -- "The chandelier of orange fat"... Bridgette is SO funny! 🤣

[@noway234]

Elle is such a sweetie, I love when she is on. Great job!! 👍

[@jesuispain]

Lan is awesome, she seems to be gaining confidence more and more, I am here for it.

[@mereth13]

A warning about the O-Cedar sponges - I've had a lot of those peel apart because of that green foam that is sandwiched between the scrubby side and spongey side. Usually the sponge is pretty well worn by the time that material/adhesive breaks down, but especially if you do a lot of heavy scrubbing, it'll happen faster. Still good sponges, just flawed, in my experience. I went back to buying Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch sponges, which are very similar, minus that bumpy topography on the scrubby side.

[@dantefreely5850]

Two new ATK episodes today!! 😀 I know what I'll be watching tonight before bed!!!!

[@passinbyhi5581]

Wow does that chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich looks SCRUMPTIOUS!! 😍 gotta give that a try!

[@nancykostecki2303]

OMG!!! Made this Classic Sloppy Joe recipe tonight and it is fantastic! I will never make Sloppy Joe's any other way. Living where I do (Niagara Falls Canada) it is very hard to find potato rolls BUT one of the grocery stores does carry Martin's Potato Rolls and they are the best for this recipe (or anytime you need a roll/bun). Thank you for all you do to test recipes and put them up there for us. Have cooked a few of your recipes and never a fail. ❤

[@aimeem]

I love how Elle just correctly pronounced "Worcestershire sauce" without making a big deal of it.

[@LondonEE16]

Um, not so much. She got the first part right (Woos-ta) but shire is pronounced "shir" unless it stands alone. One syllable. Woos-ta-shir.

[@doraima29]

Thank you Lan for testing how to make perfect ice cream sandwiches especially the cookie part. I will definitely try these choco chip and make an oatmeal version of it.

[@Nocturne22]

The cookie sandwiches had so much science involved - love it!

[@AirrowRocket]

Why weren't the sponges whacked against cinder blocks?

[@AirrowRocket]

@@happily_blue LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@garrett6064]

Uptown Joe, Fancy Joe, Posh Joe, Distinguished Joe, Dashing Joe, *Dapper Joe*, Trim Joe, Crisp Joe, Tidy Joe, Clean Joe. Dapper Joe is my favorite.

[@jenniferalbert910]

Fancy Joe 😁

[@denisenilsson1366]

Untidy Joseph.

[@karlsanjose2941]

Yo, two episodes in one day?? I love it, thanks

[@pamcadd8658]

I made Sloppy Joes for dinner last night. I was pleased with the result - it stayed in the bun and had similar ingredients - but I'm looking forward to trying your methods for an even better result.

[@christopherhansen678]

Hello Pam.... I would like to get to know you more better if you don’t mind?

[@kenmore01]

The original (I think) had bell pepper. I was surprised it was omitted here. You could add it with the onions into the baking soda treatment to cause quick breakdown.

[@eckankar7756]

@@kenmore01 I think bell pepper added a good flavor that I remember as a kid. I'll try this recipe exactly as it is and see if I need to add some bell pepper. Grating the onion will make it dissolve, too.

[@kenmore01]

@@eckankar7756 Please let us know. Even better, add some poblano's instead. 😋

[@keithkelson726]

One of the best cooking shows around. I need blu rays of all the seasons.

[@evan4671]

The last lady that made the cookie ice cream sandwich was delightful and so soothing to hear her!

[@TitoTimTravels]

I enjoyed her segment, but she sounded very nervous. Maybe she is not used to be on camera?

[@dale3404]

Her name is Lan, and I think she doesn’t have a lot of on-air experience.

[@bink6778]

“If I want a salad I’ll order one” you guys are really putting the “America” in America’s test kitchen lol

[@dylanbystedt]

I snorted.

[@carowells1607]

Leave it to a non- American to try to load a Sloppy Joe with vegetables.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

She released her inner Ron Swanson

[@carlsjr7975]

I like how african female is "challenged" to make sloppy joes. Totally not racist or sexist.

[@HateNeverCeasesHate]

yeah, I didn't get the logic for removing the vegetables. There are kid food! They need to taste good to kids, and include as many vegetables as you can.

[@rdbull5890]

Cookie Science. 👍

[@Harmonikdiskorde]

I love the lineup of cookies from small to large!

[@pravinkajarekar6232]

Ice cream with Chocolate chips is an all time favorite. Thanks.

[@Charismafire]

I love you ATK, but, I grew up with a can of Manwich. My beer would get warm making you this one.... peace

[@TitoTimTravels]

We only got Manwich on special occasions ha ha 😎

[@roscocsa]

Haven’t had an untidy joseph in a hot minute.

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

When I was in elementary school in South Georgia, about 10,000 years ago, sloppy Joe day in the lunch room could soothe most of the childhood traumas. It had a bright orange color, so I'm sure that ketchup and mustard (French's, of course) were major ingredients; but if Elle and Bridget recommend a different recipe, then hey, that's good enough for me!

[@passiveagressive4983]

I love Thursdays, we get ATK, Babish and a Bon Appetit vlogs❤️

[@dale3404]

Yesterday, I was watching one of ATK’s Q&A sessions, and they referenced the baking soda trick. Now I understand. I’m really enjoying these videos.

[@eckankar7756]

When my grandmother was 30 years old during the flu of 1919 she served meals to the neighbors who were sick (most died) but she never got sick herself. She said her mother told her to take herself and give to all her kids a teaspoon of baking soda dry in their mouth to swish around and swallow three times a day. None of them got the flu. Not sure if this was a real preventative or just all where lucky. I did the same last year during the pandemic.

[@cjones9655]

@@eckankar7756 hmmm....interesting...

[@mrbear1302]

So could baking soda speed up the french onion soup caramelization process?

[@Cyrribrae]

I too am curious

[@ratlips4363]

Such great hints for sloppy joe! I would have never thought of using baking soda as a binder. Maybe corn starch..but definitely not baking soda

[@sivyig]

i'm here for sloppy joes! scchool use to server them and i loved them! now i want to learn how to make them :D

[@pinkpeony2171]

My school used to serve them with tater tots....yummmmo!!!

[@shonesiawashington1636]

This was delicious! Definitely a grown up version with class. And best of all kid approved ( by a picky eater)!!!

[@KelJayP]

My Mom's famous sloppy joes had a 1/4 - 1/2 t ground cloves. Awesome improvement!

[@slabriprock5329]

I actually like a slightly crunchy onion in my joes. In fact I put onions peppers and mushrooms in mine. With those modifications I can't wait to try theirs!

[@paulwagner688]

That science of onions is why Genovese sauce is the best. After 10+ hours of slow cooking, the onions and the beef meld together and become one glorious flavor bomb.

[@scotto9591]

Recently, and made lunch for my office. Had a huge salad bar, I had beef tips and rice vegetables, a couple of pasta dishes and vegetables. THE Most popular thing I made was sloppy joes on King's Hawaiian rolls. People went crazy, they've not had sloppy joes since they were in high school. I was so happy I did that. BTW The baking soda and water trick is great if you're dealing with a tough cut of meat. Especially if you're making Chinese food

[@cherylrosalis1948]

I used to use a dough cutter to chop up the ground beef. I did this for spaghetti sauce as well.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

You didn't include the red and yellow scratchie ball that's so handy in the kitchen, lol. YES, I know it's not a sponge, but it is amazing for cleaning the gooie hardened cheese, etc., in between the fork tines and non-stick pots/pans, right? Note my name. I earned every single grey hair on my head... A few years ago, my (now a Soldier) son said to me: "Mom? I finally figured out why you kept saying, THANK GOD FOR CLAIROL." My reply? You're an only child. His name is you! 😎 Stay safe and well, everyone, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘

[@kirstenberwick9922]

Going to make my summer even better! Thanks so much!!😻😻😻

[@candyjustcandy]

My lunchroom sloppy Joes were probably not this good but I loved them anyway.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Our lunchroom sloppy joes were horrid - and we loved them! 😎

[@LafeJames]

I like to cheat when making cookie ice cream sandwiches: buy individual pints and turn them on their side, leave the ice cream in the pint and use a serrated knife to cut perfect circular slabs. Peel off the cardboard and put between two cookies. YUM!

[@jerishuntington7202]

I Love Adam! Great sponge tip!

[@christopherhansen678]

Hello Jeris.. I would like to get to know you more better if you don’t mind?

[@johnhuitt3135]

I fry the onions and beef together with seasonings before adding anything else! Been doing this for over 50 years and I will not change my method!

[@tracylrsw247]

The netting that fruits, vegetables, and garlic come in are fantastic scrubbers and do not scratch. So much better also than getting all that junk in your sponge.

[@justsayin5609]

My go-to channel for recipes, but guess I'm a little behind! First time I saw this 'new' intro. It's totally awesome!

[@rettaconnelly3913]

My sponge is not a sponge but a bar cloth. I like being able to wash them and having them a lot longer than sponges. I use a nylon scrub pad for the hard stuff

[@paulwagner688]

Using Chinese stir fry technique to make sloppy joe. Perfect.

[@denisenilsson1366]

You can call them Untidy Josephs.

[@scpatl4now]

I still like Manwhich...and it is a whole lot easier

[@rmknicks]

It's a lot different tasting than homemade that's for sure. I find it too sweet and processed tasting.

[@kitcobain444]

Agreed! Yet I do 'doctor' up my 'Joes by using 2lbs ground beef to one can of Manwhich, and adding to the meat along with the sauce a good drizzle of ketchup, one tbsp sugar, and a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce: end result is fire!! My father taught me that on our weekend visits as a kid, great memories!! :-)

[@scpatl4now]

@@kitcobain444 You could do the baking soda thing for the meat, but I like how manwich tastes (and it makes good spaghetti sauce too!)

[@kitcobain444]

@@rmknicks the trick is to use 2lb ground beef to one can!

[@kitcobain444]

@@scpatl4now Yes I will be trying out that baking soda slurry for sure!

[@martianrobber]

That Sloppy Joe is now a Tidy Jill. Looks delicious!

[@rodmckenzie9089]

Love the new "Tidy Joes". But I think I'd add a bit of garlic. And for the chipwiches how would they work with macadamia nuts and white chocolate?

[@mairzydotes3548]

She did add garlic after the onion.

[@rodmckenzie9089]

@@mairzydotes3548 Oops, I must have missed it😁

[@travissimpson7061]

Let's re-engineer the Choco Taco😘😘😘😘😘. Sooooo good back in the day, but the ones we get now are far less treat filled than they used to be...

[@Indigo00eyez]

My paprika was way too smoky. I like it but the family did not. ☹️ They asked why I didn’t make MY sloppy joes. I made 2 lbs & it’s up to the dog & me lol.

[@Pamela.B]

I bet it tastes better the 2nd day. Or you could make some tasty cabbage soup with it.

[@Indigo00eyez]

@@Pamela.B It was a bit better the next day but it’s more of a barbecue taste. I’m still eating it.

[@4speed3pedals]

I wonder if you could make up a baking soda slurry and keep it in a small trigger bottler for when needed instead of adding the powder. A quick spritz, a little stir and let the heat work. Is it possible?

[@itamarolmert3549]

maybe, but why would you?

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

No. The slurry will separate, in the bottle, at the trigger (will dry out and make/spray clumps) and in the feeder straw, making for uneven consistencies and measurements added to your final recipe and end product. Great concept in theory. Disaster in application, lol. Stay safe and well everyone, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle and around the World. ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘

[@tbac2432]

Even in a pro kitchen we do not keep Baking Soda or even Corn Starch slurries just sitting around. They are mixed as needed. But the real question is how much are you using in a day? or, Are you that busy while you are cooking to take 10 seconds to mix and add into the pan?

[@c.o.s.ismyname7701]

The ice cream looks divine. Recipe?

[@squid1524]

I solely use silicone sponges and I haven't had much trouble at all with food getting stuck. They're flexible enough that you can bend them and spray them with hot water and the food just comes right out.

[@jacksonbeer2578]

Mom’s Easy Lemon Meringue Pies Ingredients FOR THE LEMON PIE: 2 pkg lemon pudding mix, cook & serve (4.3 oz each) 1 1/2 c sugar 6 large egg yolks; lightly beaten Full recipe ⬇️ cookingfoodhome.com/?p=612

[@dianajones8598]

Yum!!

[@maeellis518]

Potato chips are good on a sloppy joe

[@mrpassion242]

Wow teaching science and how to cook and cleaning. Nice. This is my first watched video.

[@aloras405]

To each their own. I don’t like ketchup but I love chili sauce so I’ll probably use that instead. My Nana always put carrot and peppers in her sloppy joes. I like the flavor and texture. The baking soda technique is genius. The wonderful thing about food is we make it our own.

[@lindaweber3083]

Will be making both.

[@roboslug7582]

I don't know what they're talking about. I love lots of onions and peppers in my sloppy joes. Cubes of cheese are awesome as well.

[@ladyspearmint]

I think in the context, they where lamenting that the only progress the standard recipe was receiving was simply addins instead of Improving on the core. I bet this new recipe would be a great base for the addins you like!

[@AHFB]

Yay Elle and Lan.

[@morganchilds9054]

The Chipwitch is a classic of Canada's Wonderland (our largest and most famous roller coaster park, in Vaughan ON).

[@CallaLily40]

I have 2 questions about the baking soda and meat technique. 1) would you use for any ground meat (pork, chicken), or only beef? 2) would the technique also work in a recipe such as tacos?

[@jesuslovesyou919]

😆 Dan theMan YaY if Dan can eat raw center cookies than I can too ! ! lol thanx Dan 🙌

[@kevinpenfold1116]

ATK: you don’t want a wood cutting board that is too heavy. Also ATK: 17:11. Using a 200 lb cutting board. 😂

[@TitoTimTravels]

I had a 30 year old 3 foot square counter board (Williams-Sonoma 1983). When I emigrated to Asia I had to leave it in Texas. I still miss my board! 😎

[@megalisa830bright6]

"I've never had pickles on Sloppy Joes!" lol! Yeah! Exactly! Sloppy Joes are so good without adding any other foods, like pickles! XD

[@bigdaddio1959]

Now do a homemade It's It - Ice Cream between two oatmeal cookies and the whole thing dipped in chocolate. A SF tradition since 1928.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

That sounds good!

[@carethahayes6765]

The sloppy joes were very easy to make and delicious.

[@dianedarling9639]

Nice, 👍

[@travissimpson7061]

Sooooo... Can we swap out the red wine vinegar for red wine in the not-sloppy-joe? Or just add a bit more ketchup...?

[@mrpassion242]

America baby!

[@JeremyForTheWin]

good thing you had all this content banked!

[@MsMars.]

Okay, you know that I love you guys, but I have to put my foot down and take issue here. A Sloppy Joe is supposed to be .... wait for it.....SLOPPY!!!!! It's supposed to be crumbly, beefy, tangy, slightly sweet and with enough "juice" to soak into the bun and make the whole thing a sloppy, magical, gastronomic experience. Any Joe that spills out of the bun is a bonus cuz you get to scoop it up like a dip for your potato chips. Go ahead and make your untidy version, but you can't call it sloppy if it ain't sloppy. Just don't mess with the Joe!

[@womenfaye2648]

RIGHT ON ! ! ! these joes looked way too UNsloppy !

[@annieh2900]

I'm soooooo hungry

[@tbac2432]

Now I am really confused. At 14:50 Dan states chewy style cookies are 3 TBLs per cookie. At 18:35 Lan tells us she is using 1 TBLs of cookie dough.

[@CDawg]

Since Lan's cookie is meant to be frozen I don't think she's using their standard chocolate chip cookie recipe: she added that extra tablespoon of water that made the dough more slack than is typical. Julia goes into an explanation @19:12.

[@lorysalcedo2710]

Hi JULIA!!! You look Great! Still LOVE your style. I enjoy the cookie ice cream. 😋 I enjoy your cooking methods. I wish I can meet you and everyone in person. Take care and GOD bless you.

[@ShannonTheMojito]

Up at night feeling vindicated about my sponge choices

[@JSAC66]

I was hoping to hear how to sanitize the sponges, at what point to discard. I used a fresh dishcloth every time I was dishes, how can sponges be safe?

[@dianedarling9639]

❤️u Elle

[@leephillips2837]

Dan's choice was the right choice

[@jaunrodriguez12]

YUMMY DELICIOUS

[@faithnelson6069]

It's It ice cream sandwiches are the best if you can find them.

[@martaaberg3330]

I think you didn't test the best sponge, which is the 3M Ocelo Scrub & Wipe. It will do the job on every kind of dish, pan, and glass with comfort and ease. And, it is the only one I have ever found that melted cheese will come right off of.

[@RIODJENIRO1]

Question: What is the best way to DISINFECT the sponges between uses so the bacteria is killed??? I've been placing mine in the dishwasher or microwave it for 2 minutes. Am I doing this wrong??? Thanks for answering, also for all the great testing you do and share!

[@dale3404]

I also use the dishwasher. If using the microwave, the sponge should be wet, or it might catch on fire. Squeeze out all of the water and allow to air dry or bacteria may form.

[@RIODJENIRO1]

@@dale3404 Thank you!

[@tabithapichay6364]

Yep..mine doesn't come close to your sloppy joe..thanks

[@codyvogt228]

Yellow mustard goes miles with a sloppy joe.

[@GregoryClark-t1c]

Hello

[@dream.fiiend]

Absolutely jealous 7:52

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM AMAZING 🍪 THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME BEAUTIFUL ✨,

[@ramonarodriguez6283]

Jummmmm😋

[@hhdunlap]

Sloppy Joes are supposed to be knife and fork food. If you want a hand-held meal, make a hamburger.

[@ayakashioni1336]

My mom put catchup and BBQ sauce in hers

[@jenlynnp2558]

Made the sloppy Joe's last night and boy it was tasty !!

[@madmh6421]

Seems like most of America eats sloppy joes made with mostly ground beef, ketchup and mustard. McDonald's flavored! In high school, that was not the case. Not too sweet, or vinegary, so as to be confused with a bad BBQ sauce, yet the crunch of the celery, and the color and taste of the bell peppers made it unique. Just remember, not related to this video, not everyone loves prepared mustard, and is only a cheap fix for a bad plan!

[@slvsfr]

I like crunchy warm onion in my Sloppy Joes