Nick Smith Attempts to Cook Christmas Dinner Lasagna

[@fab1to]

I really wanted to defend Nick, but I saw it was an impossible mission once I realized he never chopped an onion in his life.

[@tomwestbrook]

Game over before it barely got started 😂😂😂

[@lor9752]

Omg the chopping killed me

[@NickSmith09]

When would I have done that!?

[@neuroxin1701]

@@NickSmith09 I am begging you to watch one episode of Barefoot Contessa. How are you and Matteo so close and you've never seen Ina Garten cut an onion?

[@jackie8357]

⁠@@NickSmith09😂😂 I can't! Lol

[@3lostlinkedpieces]

Watching Nick cook is always a great reminder that you are doing alright as an adult and everything is going to be fine

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

I’m going to give Nick the benefit of the doubt and assume this is really a “hey you’re doing just fine video.” And I’m a 54 yr old mom of a young adult, let me say- you ARE doing fine! I remember us Gen Xers & young boomers in our youth - we were dirtbags or we were the most shallow humans ever. We were not sure humanity would survive the Cold War, so we either went nuts for money or forgot to make any. And adulting??? Oh Lordy, even if your dad is gay, he had a pizza box end table at some point. And your mom ate Lean Cuisine until she found out she was pregnant with you. And everyone complained & said we were useless but their grandparents said the same about them. The nuclear family, with children leaving 18-21, is now typically considered a failed social experiment. Multi-generational family living is healthy & normal if you have a reasonably healthy family. My son’s father has a pretty big extended family that mostly lives within 2 hrs of each other & adulting is gradual, with lots of help from multiple adults. Don’t be gaslit into self-doubt, you youngs are doing just fine overall. Society changes no matter what & the parents of any generation are really the ones to blame for unproductive traits 😂

[@morddas]

I NEEDED THIS

[@janusconner3710]

THAT.

[@kroudyy]

“How does oil get tender?” I. Am. Crying.

[@neuroxin1701]

i screamed

[@denisebecerra82]

@@kroudyy i paused

[@85perezr]

@kroudyy I passed away 😂

[@aiaccount-vv3wi]

💀💀😂😂

[@kp4636]

Nick, I totally get you. I am you when I read cooking instructions. I don’t even try to cook anymore. It’s always a disaster! Good for you for making an attempt! ❤

[@Supafly243]

Hearing Nick's dad hold back gasps and woos when seasoning the meat KILLED ME 😂😂

[@cailllou25]

Same! And now I need to see the dad! 🤩

[@Anne3000]

@@cailllou25me too!

[@Hummingbow]

I love Nick’s post cooking story times when he rests his chin on a kitchen counter and reflects on all of his bad decisions.

[@lstockton8468]

Counter Time Talk should be a regular segment in his cooking/baking videos--he looks absolutely adorable and so sincere🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤

[@CarolineBraga-l2y]

Nick chopping an onion is giving Kendall Jenner cutting a cucumber 😂

[@nuggetpai]

Exactly my thought

[@jayl983]

I was thinking wasn’t something said about Kendal in a video

[@ConLustig]

Congrats to Nick for breaking feminine stereotypes by being a disaster in the kitchen. I love these cooking episodes

[@ashlorusso]

And Matteo should do "Italian reacts to lasagna being made"

[@stevia1468]

and BETTER do it

[@morddas]

HE BETTER

[@felinemoonchild]

YES! PLEASE!

[@TheRealAlix]

PLEASE

[@awestruckbarely]

this is BRILLIANT.. i second this!

[@EvinHughes]

8:35 Dad whispering “is it working” sent me!

[@suzy3899]

That was the cutest whisper EVER

[@Absolute-960]

Nick adding “1 tsp” of garlic powder like the Two Shots of Vodka lady 😂

[@missvidabom]

This might be my favorite video of yours. Your dad with his hesitant noises and “that’s probably enough” made me laugh so hard. Definition of 😬 And to make it even better, Matteo passed you around to his whole family so they could criticize your lasagna, talking shit in Italian. Fucking best video ever.

[@anitatimmons9525]

I know his Dad had me loosing it so hard then Matteo`s Family ,I agree with everything you typed

[@bk58117]

You tried, Nick. That onion!😂😂😂I’ve never witnessed an onion chopped like that.

[@Buckboy2024]

I worked at all levels of the restaurant industry over 26 years. Even the most inept new hire had better natural coordination than poor Nick displays here. Alas.

[@natia9158]

The slightest inconvenience to Nick and you are dead to him. -Onion with shell

[@alexdatoss8962]

In Nick voice: “Onions have SHELLS?!?!” (We love you Nick)

[@mrcblaser]

“do they put this on their?”

[@lisamariek122]

“I can’t do this…I can do this” same Nick, same!

[@bluemountain171]

My mantra through life...😂

[@RRandomnessm]

Why are you cutting onions in a glass bowl Nick I- 😭😭 I thought it was just gonna be the cheese we had to worry about

[@janusconner3710]

RIGHT???🤣🤣

[@a.m.9756]

Nick you’re wrong. Not the worst video ever, just the worst lasagna ever😂 such a fun watch!

[@ChristineinNS]

"A third is bigger than a fourth" the only thing Nick said with confidence 😅

[@janusconner3710]

He WAS holding the measuring spoons in his hand...lol

[@tonywgus3372]

The utter chaos on that desktop is reflected in Nick's lasagna. Perfect!

[@wendyrodger]

I noticed that too and it made me feel better about my chaotic desktop 😅 Merry Merry Christmas 🎄

[@cailllou25]

@@wendyrodger SAME!! 🤣😂

[@Agent_Carter]

*Turns on Christmas tree nightlight* “At least we have that!!” Lol love you Nick. It’s all about the ambience.

[@Studycase3000]

😂

[@lidespinkparty]

nick becoming resigned to the fact that he just can’t cook was equally heartbreaking and adorable lmao

[@Thorn99855]

Hand on the bottom of the clear cooking tray! 🤣🤣 Good Morning Nick! Also, Sweet Jesus, the onion cutting... We gotta save you. ❤☃️

[@feelthejoy]

I wish everyone commenting now could have seen the reaction in the live stream when Nick revealed that he used Colby Jack 😂 Also, holding up his hand behind all the items 😂 Never change, Nick

[@Studycase3000]

When he did the Pyrex pan he even laughed😂 You people want KZbin? I'll give you KZbin!🤩

[@anitatimmons9525]

@@Studycase3000 I lost it when he held his hand up behind the Pyrex dish & lost it again when he busted up laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GranddaughterCrow]

Luv This! I really enjoyed your dad's noises when you lay The Wooden Spoon on the stove. Add the gasps when you are putting in the seasoning 😅. Watching this made my day. For you, Nick, I would take a bite. Happy Holidays

[@padawansound6423]

Nick struggling to cook whilst his dad struggles to work a camera is the competency power combo I never knew I needed.

[@chriskot123]

This is giving Schitt's Creek vibes of Moira and David cooking and I'm here for it!

[@Wildflower894]

You might not know how to cook but more importantly, you are a great entertainer. And if you can survive New York you can do ANYTHING. You've got this. Merry Christmas!

[@Anthropolite]

The quiet gasps from your dad were hilarious especially since he obviously chose not to warn you about your measurements

[@johnbarrientos7749]

5:50 nick sounding like Tina belcher got me on the floor it was so perfect!!!😂❤

[@EM-ru3eh]

The onion almost killed me. The KZbinr not even thinking to look for an onion-chopping video on KZbin 😅💖

[@Buckboy2024]

Hello! Exactly. Poor Nick.

[@audreynelson3997]

Right lmao

[@punkinmimi]

You know what would be absolutely iconic? Matteo reacting to this video. Please Goddess, make it happen! (love you Nick, I swear I'm on your side!)

[@Buckboy2024]

Matteo, our love, please react!

[@goodymiller]

Just woke up to this. I haven’t even watched it yet because I need to save it for the end of the day as a treat to myself for accomplishing 10% of what I intend to get done today.

[@sgdsingh9123]

The shot of the minuscule amount of onions burning beside the noodles “cooking”🤣😂🤣 Thanks for the laughs, Nick! Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

[@PeggyPegg]

A very ambitious first try, Nick. I congratulate you for sticking with it to the end. RIP lasagna

[@RRandomnessm]

🤣

[@janusconner3710]

😵

[@JonnyMason]

I would love to see him as a contestant on "Worst Cooks In America." Pure entertainment!!!

[@anitatimmons9525]

Oh that would be their best episode hands down for sure& Nick we would be there to watch all the chaos

[@LegolasTN]

Send in the audition tape now!

[@valleyval7]

Yessss let’s start the petition now!!!

[@85perezr]

I absolutely loved every bit of it! To the cutting of the onion in a casserole dish (and not a cutting board), your dad laughing in the background, and the moments of confusion then wrapped in a thick layer of overconfidence 😂 I passed away!

[@JessFO]

I know we're all here for lasagna but can we talk about that desktop?? 😂😂

[@pibbitybibbity]

Oh, my lord. I don’t even know where to start. I adore you, Nick. I truly do. But I knew this was a disaster from the moment I read the video title before I even clicked “play.” If I ever get to New York, I absolutely HAVE to meet you! You’re a chaotic mess, but you’re a treasure! ❤ (You need a husband that can cook, so make sure you put that in your Tinder profile! 😂)

[@HappyPotter24]

I just got to the onion 😂 oh my god Nick, please get an assistant for these, you’re going to lose a finger!! Also, Merry Christmas, this is a great present you’ve given to us all! ❤

[@PatsyHillyer-hy3ud]

Nick, you tenderizer the oil by gently massaging it 😂😂 Thank you so much for bringing us all along on your cooking adventures! ❤️

[@anitatimmons9525]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dawnhainsworth4265]

The skin on an onion shall forevermore be called the onion SHELL!!! 😂😂 You are precious Nick , love you ❤

[@ryann1645]

The absolute chaos of the mass amount of documents on your home screen with matteo really pairs well with the beautiful chaos of this video- masterful work nick!

[@suzys735]

"now what?" stares at can opener... LOL!!! I laughed so hard.. omg

[@fordkoleski7913]

All I can say is Bless your heart & Merry Christmas Nick! 😂

[@fgorlando]

I love that your dad was your Chris behind the camera for a moment. I imagine he was silently cackling vs Chris’ loud amusing outbursts of laughter. Merry Christmas!!

[@TheQueenBee575]

Lasagna is a process, and you did good for your first try!! Merry Christmas Nick and fam!

[@hannahbuchanan3520]

WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE THIS CONTENT THANK U NICK 😭

[@lidespinkparty]

this is LITERALLY your BEST video yet!❤😂💯

[@lstockton8468]

OK--- Nick, I'm SO PROUD of you for trying something new! I loved how you peptalked your way through it. BRAVO! Cooking is truly about PREPPING, timing, and letting mistakes happen (as long as they don't poison anyone!). Your lasagna looked--not bad, not GOOD, but not bad. Keeping trying it again and it'll get better. Your Counter Chat segment is adorable--keep em coming! And Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄🎄🎄

[@MrsRosenthal17]

Thank you for a year of laughs ❤ Can’t wait for more! Have the merriest Xmas 🎉

[@meghood]

I think olive garden is hiring! 👍🤣 Merry 🎄and happy new year 🎉, Meg in FL 💖

[@vehicleranks1129]

Per usual, another amazing and entertaining video. Have a great holiday Nick!

[@ChristineinNS]

I was half expecting that Nick added the meat to the boiling noodles, was relieved when the camera angle showed they were added to the onions

[@-kate-]

nick i think this might be one of your best videos yet

[@AriesAtThree]

Nick, first...Merry Christmas to you and your family. Second...as they say here in the south, "Awww. Bless your heart." Third...Many supermarket's have pre-chopped veggies. Although the onion cutting you blessed us with is priceless! xoxo

[@SayNoToAuthoritarianism]

Not the vegetable oil 😩. I can’t even fault him because he says his mother never cooked, so he didn’t have the chance to learn. I actually love his child like curiosity because he genuinely wants to learn. You got this!!!

[@yogacat]

Oh poor Nick you seem so frazzled making this meal. I feel your anxiety. 😂

[@andrea.dandelion]

Nick, you are one of my favorite people. Thank you for making me laugh on christmas eve!! Thank you for cooking a lasagna and bringing us along for the ride!! Happy holidays 🎉🎄😋

[@shortersview]

I laughed so hard at Nick cutting the onion….hands down one of ur top videos 😂😂😂. Please keep them coming ❤

[@TheDotteKCK]

I always have a mixture of emotions watching you cook...... Happiness, Laughter, Stress and Fear 🤣

[@anitatimmons9525]

Same

[@HandlesAreDumbbb]

Oh Nick, never change! 🎄❤️🍝

[@Buckboy2024]

Merry Christmas!

[@ashhhes09]

Oh no. The onion. The eyeballing. And you reallllllly needed that sauce on the top 😂 that's why it's crunchy. Top tier entertainment. Merry Christmas!!

[@gabbyfox5714]

The onion chopping had me in tears, but honestly - such a great video & Nick - your personality is GOLD.

[@Ajswick76]

This might possibly be my favorite cooking show ever! Please, Please keep doing these. Perhaps you try a recipe on your own and then Mateo teaches you how he make it in a follow up show. Mateo’s commentary and a play by play of the prior show of what went well and what was a disaster. Could be magical! ❤❤❤ Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year 🎉

[@ml6820]

“God bless us everyone.” 😅 Merry Christmas!!! Thank you for a fabulous year, Nick! You are a true ⭐️! 🎉

[@jloves4ever21]

The amount of times you walked in a circle before u started has me in tears! Felt ! Thank u for gifting us with this Italian classic lol have a wonderful holiday nick❤❤❤❤ Omg please your dad as the cameraman pure GOLD

[@noodlessurprise]

Nick, your dad is so sweet. Merry Christmas to you and the family. This was chaos, but also wholesome chaos.

[@rwz]

I love when you hold your hand up to help the camera to focus, when the object is bigger than your hand, and also you are ways away 😂

[@MarieWoodward-fs8pq]

Hi Nick. I'm just impressed that you tried to make one of the best staples of the Italian families at Christmas. Do not let Matteo make fun of you. Thank you Nick for sharing and Merry Christmas from my house to yours🎄🎁🌨☃️

[@Lil-Britches]

"is it working" ".....yes" ❤ lasagna is my favorite food it's like eating a hug. When you listed the cheese 😂 I already knew honey it was gonna be a time. 🎉 Spirits Lifted

[@leeshaolivier9298]

Here is a tip from a 52 year old middle school teacher with a couple of Autoimmune diseases (so I don't have the time or energy for stuff I don't wanna do): Buy onions that are already chopped-easy, no teary eyes. Buy oven ready noodles-easy to layer, no cooking, fewer pots/cleaning. You are doing great! Cooking is a journey. Happy Christmas to you and your family 🎄❤

[@Starrgazed]

I had the best time watching this, I could not stop laugh hollering! Merry Christmas! Nick! Thank you❤

[@willsx2]

Merry Christmas and a very happy new year Nick. Thank you for bringing me so many laughs this year. You are a natural treasure!

[@marigonatoffolo7801]

„I'm soft and beautiful!"😂 You indeed are ❤ Cooking Lasagne is tricky. The onion part was a crime 😂

[@RJM-u1x]

I love how Nick putting on the Christmas nightlight was an attempt at joy and to self-soothe thru the chaos. Just awesome!

[@SindhuKoler]

The onion….. the onion!!!

[@feelthejoy]

I like how he kept calling the skin the “shell”

[@scumonkey]

chipped a tooth while eating lasagna 😅🤣😂 this vid was a wonderful christmas present! Thank you Nick for being you!!!

[@CajunCraft24]

Cooking IS a contact sport 😂

[@kaylouw615]

i love when dad says 'is it working' when he starts filming, so precious.x

[@paulengland1760]

I love counter time chats. You always brighten my day. Thanks Nick

[@andrewramirez5512]

The onion cutting… Nick… dear😂😂

[@janusconner3710]

Laughing all the way...to the hospital! Nick you are a priceless treasure. DON'T EVER CHANGE😅🤣😂🙂🙃😊😁😄😃😀

[@Mountainyukon]

This was unexpectedly cathartic. Thanks for bringing my holiday stress level down from an 8 to 4.5. ❤️

[@jeremywolaver8952]

the best tip I can offer someone learning to cook is this; speaking from personal experience. watch videos for recipes to learn recipes and practice. and more importantly, make sure you prep by making sure you have all the ingredients and cookware and utensils you will need. that way you can follow along with any recipe much more easily since all you have to do after prepping is cook and assemble the dish. good luck as you practice Nick. Happy Holigays queen ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@johnlilly8519]

You crunching on those noodles took me out. 😂

[@pibgorn]

Matteo’s family called it - that was a casserole. Ricotta in the middle & sauce on top would have kept it from crunching. A deep skillet would have contained the splatter. I love that you tried.

[@nolans3026]

the highschool musical crewneck is the epitome of Nick. Take that however you want, he runs with it.

[@lollypop3718]

I laughed so hard!!! Mainly because that's EXACTLY how I cook!!! ( except I end up in tears and A LOT more cussing... while my husband cringes in the corner)!

[@elizabethb1943]

Oh Nick, you are the gift that keeps on giving! ❤ Happy Holidays!

[@felinemoonchild]

Oh, Nick. Bless your heart. 😂 Please tell me you got some Chinese food or something!

[@irishmarie9892]

The whole point is that you tried. The more you try, the better you get. (Well, that’s the hope anyway. 😅) Planning a bit better, so that it’s not as overwhelming, can help alleviate the panic lol. I love you, Nick! Never change. 😊❤ Merry Christmas to you and your family! ⭐️

[@Fruitloop25]

The perfect start to my Christmas Eve. Thanks Nick for the entertainment. Merry Christmas

[@MercurialJenn]

Hilariously chaotic! Kudos for not staying in your lane and giving it a shot

[@Kaaaaammmm]

The first thing I thought when I read the title was, UH OH...lol His fathers reactions are great.

[@mandiluis4540]

That hand behind the product does absolutely NOTHING. I love your commitment to the bit 😂

[@TrunkyDunks]

10:55 girl "onion shell" has had me laughing for days

[@futuresinger600]

My blood pleasure skyrocketed from seeing Nick season the food…

[@anitatimmons9525]

Same

[@sara.3042]

“I can do this”. Yes, Nick!! I love the positive self-talk. You ARE doing it. I am also a disaster in the kitchen but it gets easier the more you practice.

[@lb4280]

Merry Christmas Nick ! Thank you for making me laugh all year ❤

[@avjohnson]

I don’t know where to start, the laptop, almost dying, the how do you cook oil until tender, and then I don’t know how to chop / cook onions, and we were off to the races. 😂😂😂 We love you, Nick! Don’t ever change. Merry Christmas.🎄🎅🏿

[@e_amom]

Nick, I hate cooking just as much as you do!! You crack me up! Love it !