Macaroni & Cheese

This is the only mac and cheese recipe you’ll ever need. It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and crispy. But best of all, it’s easy! Subscribe so you don’t miss my free weekly recipes. Recipe as follows:
Ingredients:
1 pound cavatappi
3 cups cream
2 cup milk
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large bunch thyme
5 crushed garlic cloves
½ pound sharp white cheddar, shredded
½ pound whole milk mozzarella, shredded
1 pound gouda, shredded
1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese
½ cup grated parmesan
Kosher salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to broil and place a rack 4 inches below the heating element.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the pasta and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions calls for al dente. Drain the pasta and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the pasta to coat it in the oil, then set aside.
3. In the same pot over medium heat, add the heavy cream, milk, black pepper, mustard, thyme, paprika, and garlic cloves. Stir to combine and bring to a very gentle simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have married and the dairy is slightly reduced. Set a fine mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl. Pour the infused cream through the strainer and discard any solids. Bring the cream back up to a simmer.
4. While the cream is coming to a simmer, add the cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda to a medium mixing bowl. Toss well to combine the cheeses. Add half of the cheese, as well as the goat cheese, to the cream mixture and stir gently to melt the cheese. Once the cheese is melted, add the macaroni and stir to incorporate. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
5. Add half of the mac and cheese mixture to a 9x13 pan. Then add the remaining half of the cheese over top of the macaroni. Top with the final portion of macaroni, then sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top.
6. Place the pan on a sheet tray, then transfer to the oven and broil for 5-10 minutes, turning frequently to allow for an equal browning over the top. Once the top is deeply golden brown and bubbling, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
7. Once it has slightly cooled, serve immediately. This allows the cheese to set slightly, so the mac and cheese holds its shape when served.
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Qcp we still watch you man.....

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Some of us missed your cooking videos. Glad you created this!

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Agree!!!

[@MilesCraft1]

Agreed! The clickbait over edited videos with minimal actual cooking and collabing with terrible creators like Logan Paul was getting hella annoying and tarnishing Nick's image. Hopefully he will continue on this channel with going back to how his main channel used to be, before he started doing all the clickbait crap just cause it got lots of views. This video is way better content and also feels authentic.

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I missed him with Lynja 😢

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Agreed!

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I know I did

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This is such a nice change of pace from the highly edited food challenge videos everywhere The lighting is immaculate and the editing is just right No challenges, no twists. Just a guy cooking mac and cheese I love this

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Yes, finally a KZbin chef focusing on recipes and the art of cooking again

[@MilesCraft1]

And not focusing on getting tons of views, over editing videos for retention and using tons of clickbait and collabing with bad creators like Logan Paul just because they are popular for the sake of the person's KZbin career. Like you said focusing on recipes again and the art of cooking.

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​@@MilesCraft1like his other channel?

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Yes, finally a KZbin chef focusing on recipes and the art of cooking again

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Honeysuckle just pisses me off these days..all she does are TikTok reviews

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I love this video. When Nick first started posting on his main channel, he had incredible recipes that really taught the fundamentals of cooking. I’m so excited to see him bringing that back!

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Ur my favorite cooking youtuber!

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hey lincoln

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@@A9x0saying this on another cooking channel is crazy

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hey lincoln!

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This video is RIDICULOUSLY well-edited - can't wait for what's to come

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Assuming that he doesn’t abandon the channel 😂

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So glad to see this. I loved the old cooking videos from like 3-5 years ago rather than the Mr beast style challenge and exploration videos. This makes me happy and is so much more relaxing

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Sameeeeee

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Same

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Great job on this video Nick, it was oddly soothing

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First

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second

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I didn’t even know he had this lol

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It just came out! ​@elaption5872

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How only 91 likes and 3 comments

[@HeadlessGhoulMusic]

This really brings me back to your older content, Nick. I'm pretty happy about that, and starting off with a bang, too!

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This editing is INCREDIBLE!

[@BakingWithMax]

I love that your are starting to post cooking recipes again! I used to love watching them, and now I’ll maybe use them for my own content! Wishing everyone a happy new year!

[@ErlingCanCook]

Hey nick! I am 13, and for chrismas this year i got some cooking equipment and your cookbook! You have always been my inspiration for me! I hope i will get better at cooking and maybe even get famous!

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Really really loved that lighting. It's like early morning when the sun just rose, the gentle bright light touching your skin giving you the warmth of the day, bright and gentle. Makes me feel so warm and cozy and super relaxed.

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Your channel came out a few minutes ago and it already has 2 million subs is INSANE🔥🔥🔥

[@anonymousperson5853]

It is his shorts channel rebranded

[@Cyanear]

Yeah he already had this channel but he took out all the KZbin shorts and made a long video

[@Fire_9596]

He made this channel in 2022, so it might’ve built up the subscribers, like I subscribed to all his channels to check if he had more channels that I haven’t seen

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I subbed before the video came out!!!😭

[@StaelTek]

The channel has been rebranded from his Shorts videos and are now making longer, cooking focused videos instead.

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simple, calming, educating, soothing, fun and no extra bs edits and challenges. perfect, I'm gonna love this channel 😊😊😊😊

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is no one going to talk about how amazing the lighting and shots are

[@my.secret.yt.channel]

I knowww the lighting makes it look like the background of a “lofi study playlist” iykyk

[@youtubeaddict1]

The hard light isn't really doing it for me

[@davidcovey3001]

Is no one going to talk about how he said he was "making this from scratch" "no boxes, no shortcuts" then uses premade pasta?

[@AkashThePerson]

Bro it’s just pasta Does it really matter if he uses pasta from the box if you can just make pasta yourself

[@davidcovey3001]

@ It matters if he claims he’s making it from scratch and without shortcuts… I mean, from scratch literally means starting from nothing.. he took a shortcut and it wasn’t from scratch when he said it was.. so yeah, that does matter.. he lied in the first 10 seconds of the video.. sorry, but he shouldn’t have said that if he wasn’t going to do it

[@bunns420]

i'm sick of all my favorite chef/cooking channels selling out to tik tok/short format content. as someone who dislikes tik tok and short format, THANK YOU FOR THIS, NICK. 🙂‍↕️🙏🏼❤

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It's so nice just to see raw cooking. Everyone is so wrapped up in quick views, jump cuts and grandeur that it's a breath of fresh air to see a slowed down comforting cooking video

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wow it's only been 2hrs and he's already at 2 mil subscribers... proud of you Nick ❤

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Nah, that’s because this used to be his shorts channel where he just reposted his shorts from his main channel on to here

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The new channel is exactly what KZbin needs. There are so few recepie channels right now

[@cwg73160]

There are a ton of RECIPE channels. Stop lying.

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But only few big ones, most food influencers barely post recepies any more. And the ones that make recepis often don’t show basic dishes like this.

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@Cesarius894 Again, there are lots and lots of channels that do RECIPES. RECIPES. RECIPES. RECIPES.

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I just know im going to be coming back to nicks channel a lot, since he's such a great cook, knows how to explain things properly, and adds personality to what he does!!!

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I always love that you make some simple changes to the dish but it completely elevates the flavour and taste of the dish

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The way how this vid is shot is just beautiful!!

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10:23 The moment we all have been waiting for.

[@ipablocks3196]

Great video. Loved the quality of the image, the feeling of the kitchen, Nicks commentary, and the pace of time

[@EpicEcho10]

Mac and cheese is my favourite food and this looks sooooooo delicious and tasty your videos always make me hungry you are the best cooking KZbinr 🤤

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omg thank you nick thank you i already am so in love with this channel i missed ur original cooking videoes and this is even better just perfection. My love for u as a chef is even stronger now. Keep it up my favorite chef

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Nick! I got your cook book for Christmas and I made your pretzels, and tangululu and they were DELICIOUS thanks nick!!!

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Made the tangululu for my family and they loved it🎉

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This is the kinda food content I was hoping to see from you again! So, your main channel is now dedicated to challenges? I kinda like how you have a seperate channel for cooking only. To start fresh like this gives a down to earth appeal, which is definitely the vibe for cozy cooking videos. Good for you Nick! Looking forward to weekly videos. ❤❤

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Imagine the first video on your channel being a 2 million subscriber special!! 🤯 Nick's influence is huge

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It's his channel only

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@AnshuRock-l4s You are right. I meant that he didn't even need to post a video to gain subscribers

[@anonymousperson5853]

8shorts channel rebranded

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​@@anonymousperson5853Really, I didn't know that

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This actually used to be his shorts channel which he created back in 2022 but he rebranded it

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I’m about to eat like a king with this channel

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im 19 and i've never watched a cooking yt vid before and actually cared about it, you give so much info about why u actually do things and i feel like im actually learning about food and cooking from it. would love to see soups, pescatarian meals and tasty meals with legumes!!!

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I was literally going through the Covid videos where you just did a whole video cooking a wagyu Crunchwrap or the French onion burger. Some of the best videos you’ve done! Love that this is a dedicated channel. The vibes are also super chill on this. Love it! Well done Nick!

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my mouth won't stop watering

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For him

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This is so beautiful! Not only the video, but also the video. The angles, the shots, the settings, the props, the way you cook... Somehow so soothing... Kinda therapeutic for me 😌 looking forward for your next videos, nick! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe and video ❤

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2 million subs already!? Nick you’re famous!! I love your videos lol

[@MilesCraft1]

This actually used to be his shorts that he started back in 2022 but he rebranded it

[@Cyanear]

Yeah he sued to post shorts on this channel he rebranded it put a long form video

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This kid has potential. Maybe he will surpass nick digiovanni one day

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He is nick on a different channel

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It’s the joke dude

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Huh???????

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😂

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LOVE this! Explaining the basics is needed and this is a great start for those who don’t know. Also a great guide for the young beginner chefs and us old timers :)

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This is a great set back, Nick was my favourite cooking channel, until his videos turned into more entertainment based, which is when I stopped coming back to the channel. I love that you started making your older style of content, and you were my main inspiration for my cooking channel!

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This is more deep into your food creations and just comforting, u the best nick 💯👌

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Lots of channels of KZbin don’t do simple or easier to follow recipes, hope you can deliver on that

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Dude the sheer production quality on this one is inane bro!!! The dreamy lights, the music, and the b-rolls... holy moly🤯🤯

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Inane? Really? Look up that word. Not complimentary.

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Finally, a video of Nick actually cooking food instead of cooking up clickbait. Already subscribed!

[@uniformarrow1242]

💀what

[@uniformarrow1242]

Literally bros never had clickbait

[@smbaig_004]

@@uniformarrow1242 his thumbnails might not have been clickbait but they became heavily edited not like his old content

[@Cookie_dough_eater]

​@@smbaig_004that is sometimes true but I definitely wouldn't call it clickbait

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Whenever Nick cooks and I watch his videos, my mouth starts to water. we need more chefs like this❤❤

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Why am I here at 2am

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this is what I subbed to nick for a few years back, glad to see something like this, and excited for the future of this channel!

[@SirBhoger]

New year, new channel?

[@Cyanear]

This channel was made before new year but no videos on it or he deleted then

[@siddhantswami3658]

The quality of this video is insane bro!! Everything from lights, camera shorts to editing! everything in this video is mind blowing bro. As well as the cooking bro 😅😅 that mac and cheese looks too good 😂🔥

[@SteelStormWT]

6:50 thats a whole garlic stuck in cheese!!

[@SpecklesTeeV]

That’s not garlic, it’s blue cheese in the process of melting

[@SteelStormWT]

@@SpecklesTeeV you sure?

[@SpecklesTeeV]

@SteelStormWT its not in the shape of a garlic clove. It’s a square shape and Nick removed all the garlic cloves. He broke up the blue cheese in bits

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@@SpecklesTeeV Ah fair, didnt know😁

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I like what you did here, Nick. A cool artistic video of you just enjoying cooking a simple meal that elevates to end product. It’s classy and sophisticated at the same time. This video was like looking in at an art piece as it took form. Keep this going. I love it!! And thank you, you are a true inspiration for at home cooks. You make a guy like me believe in myself when it comes to cooking truly amazing meals. You are a great teacher and don’t bring any ego to your videos. You honestly want to express your love of cooking to inspire others. So once again, thank you, Nick!!

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woah! what a high quality and cozy video! I love the vibes, the lightning, the calm and almost homey feel of this new channel :)

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He is the Goat

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Thank you so much, I always wantet a channel with amazing recipes every week, so I can do it myself. Please keep up this channel Nick!

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I love how this is kinda of a different take of ur other video but i love the feel of cozy, home and a very aesthetic feel, good job 👍

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I love you nick I will watch everything you post. You taught me so much. I love cooking so so much and you make my day whenever I see a new video from you!

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Hey, Nick you are such a good cook I watch you everyday and i learn so much.

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Ooh, this absolutely looks delicious!! I can't wait for the next episodes, especially every week. Glad to see this!!! ❤😋

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This is a culinary and a visual masterpiece. One of the best videos you have ever made. ❤

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Man! The production value is too good, and to keep on learning cooking from you feels too good 🌟

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anybody else not actually cook this but watch it for entertainment purposes? also ive never had mac n cheese but im craving it so much. 10/10. i also love the new channel. love all your content and have watched loads of your videos even though i started watching you around christmas!

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This is definitely worthy to go on tv. One of the most professional things you've ever made Nick!

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It's nice to see 2021 nick again, but with greater quality on his videos

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Hey Nick, First of all my opinion is that ur basically the best KZbin chef at this moment, and I really like ur the recipe sort of channel u have here. But there is one thing u have alot of fans around the world and for upcoming chefs that got inspired by u, they might want some more specific recipes such as degrees for different country’s. (And im also inspired by u to start learning how to cook 😊❤️)

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Great interview with Jon. This cinematography is so good with such thorough instructions. Made perfectly for any cook to learn. Keep at it, Nick.

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The knife throw at the end was such a nice touch!

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Didn't know you had a second channel! Love your main videos, I have been subscribed since you were around one or two mil I don't remember. You inspired me alot in my culinary journey, keep up the good work!

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The quality on this is insane!! Loved the video can’t wait for more! 😊

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I loved this video. Very professionally made and helpful.

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the beginning was fire and its cool to see you make a new channel

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I quickly made the mac n cheese the moment the video dropped quickly got the ingredients and started making and it tasted AMAZING 👏 🤩 😋 😍 Lucky i had all the ingredients

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i always watched your videos on your main channel and those got me into and liking cooking. I notised you started doing less and less cooking videos until i found this channel and im so happy you made this channel

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This is the ‘new age’ cooking channel of the century! I no longer have to worry about my neurotic nephew going hungry! Do more, do more!!

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Fantastic video, Nick! I've been waiting for some full cooking vids for a while now. Love how easy it is to follow the recipe with the cooking angles, and the commentary is superb.

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I love the background music! It’s beautiful!!! It makes me feel welcomed

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This is amazing! I love your other channel but I feel like sometimes it’s hard to follow along since it’s only 60 seconds, but this is a lot more thorough and helps a lot when trying to make it at home!

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nice calm music and cooking not chaotic absolutely perfect

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I missed your cooking vids! Thank you for bringing them back! ( now I can finally impress my parents 😭

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The videography and editing on this video is phenomenal…

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Yes! I’m so eager for this channel. Love cooking vids on KZbin, and his cookbook was cool and fun

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This looks so good! NICK YOU NEVER FAIL us ❤❤❤

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Love your new channel. Please keep giving us new recipe.

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You’re the GOAT Nick! Super excited for the new channel!🎉

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Thank you so much for starting this channel, this will help me sooo much while cooking around the house. Could you do a video on tanghulu

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Congrats this guy Nick really dominating the cooking on KZbin keep it going! 🎉

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Really enjoyed this, it all looks so professionally filmed

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love the mpw homage . seriously the most influential cooking videos. now were gonna look back in 10-15 years and think damn this guy wasn't an abslolute sith lord of cooking but of the jedi

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Oh my gosh, that looks absolutely incredible!! I'm off to the store right now 😊 can't wait. I love this new channel.

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youre an amazing chef nick ❤ im glad you made a new channel just for cooking videos

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i missed this style of videos from nick. so glad you made this!

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Woah. Showed up on my KZbin recommended! I am so happy you are back to showing recipes and stuff. I love your main content, but I also love you being a normal chef too!

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Subscribed Nick this is definitely fun to watch😀

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The lighting in this video is so good! And that Mac and cheese look fire 🔥

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idk, i just love the calming, organic, homemade, rustic vibes of this video

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This channel already has 2.22 milion subscribers. Crazy. Keep up the good work Nick. You're killin it!

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This channel just shows more of how passionate Nick is for cooking.👍

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My Favorite Cooking KZbinr You are the best Nick ❤❤