Taste Testing Frozen Food Hacks (Recommended by Chefs but Tested by Normals!) | Sorted Food

From convenience to budget-conscious spending, frozen food has a whole bunch of benefits beyond helping to minimise food waste. In today’s episode, our chef, Ben and our two normals, Jamie and Barry cook up a storm and explore a few frozen food recipe hacks!
If you’d like to re-create these recipe hacks at home, we used these frozen products:
Frozen Spinach: bit.ly/3kGbIPi
Frozen pizza dough: bit.ly/2MHb47A
Frozen Chicken Gyoza Dumplings: bit.ly/3e4KWi9
Frozen Seafood Selection: bit.ly/3sIwwIM
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[@skullandcrossstitch]

"Why would you have a sweet pizza when you could have a savory one???" Jamie's RIGHT and he should say it

[@carrieullrich5059]

Truth! ❤😊

[@Zelmel]

I'd go as far to say that if it's not savory, it's not pizza. It's a sweet flatbread or something.

[@chenmingting]

Always savory just like popcorn

[@CarGirl713]

You fail to consider the option of having both lol a nice savory pizza for dinner and then a sweet pizza for dessert. There's a restaurant where I live that has apple pie pizza on their dessert menu and it's delicious!

[@killianlile173]

I mean I'm always game for a nice apple dessert pizza... though I need some normal pepperoni pizza alongside it

[@Helvetica09]

Normal people: "I've bought these frozen for convenience" TV's Ben Ebbrell: " I've outsourced the dumplings"

[@RedRose1010100]

*Mr ready meal Ebbers

[@guffguffington2565]

Apparently it's not convenience anymore. It's "hacks".

[@vampjoseph]

that's what I'm calling it from now on when I buy frozen food. I've "outsourced" making it.

[@Helvetica09]

@@vampjoseph My former headchef always claimed everything was made "in house" just not our house 😏

[@kateemma22]

Tomorrow when I got shopping and buy pot noodles I’m going to call it ‘outsourcing’ my ramen preparation.

[@vaalnailo5789]

I love how as soon as paella is mentioned the camera pans to Jamie and you can instantly see the tension. He never forgot, and they never forgave.

[@petertaylor4980]

Celebratory, special-occasion dish? It's an every-Sunday dish, surely?

[@bcaye]

A year later at the live Christmas show, he was awarded a certificate of forgiveness.

[@bcaye]

@@petertaylor4980, he meant not midweek.

[@vladd415]

Thin skinned whiners, imo

[@gladtobeangry]

@@petertaylor4980 Remind me not to visit your house on sundays then.

[@fungi5350]

As someone that works in a food safety centric industry, I appreciate so much how Ben shares accurate and helpful food safety knowledge.

[@tobyv1.643]

Ahahaha "when was the last time you made pizza dough" "Saturday" just killed me, so casual ahahah

[@SortedFood]

😂 Barry takes the easy option.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Yes that's what we all heard. Mutter mutter merchant banker mutter mutter.

[@catharinasvenkerud2728]

I feel so bad for saying this, but I’ve been watching Sorted Food for about eight years, and I still have massive trouble understanding half of what Barry’s saying. Sorry Baz, you’re still the king of food presentation though.

[@carrieullrich5059]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@cabe_bedlam]

@@SortedFood maximum efficiency!

[@emmamarlow5383]

“I get a little bit nervous if I haven’t got any in the freezer”- Ben’s biggest fear: running out of frozen spinach

[@Eliza-xd5ck]

One of my biggest fears too 😅

[@tiacho2893]

So Ben has more room for handcuffs and other "things" in the fridge? Benuendos need sources of inspiration.

[@georgiaannebronte]

Soooooo classic ben

[@akashr9]

Me the other day "oh no there's no spinach in the freezer!"

[@Cytoks]

It's one of his horcruxes

[@CaliseSellers]

Was I the only one who was sad that after Jamie was so dedicated to the Frozen names, no one called him Anna on his turn? 😂

[@VixeyTeh]

Poor Anna, always ignored by sister Elsa...he just wants to build a snowman!

[@duece08]

this is how you can tell Jamie has a young daughter. he was so hyped for the frozen references lol

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Savoury Pizza, of course. Sweet Pizza is a Reconstructed Crêpe.

[@gilgammesh1]

Sweet pizza is an abomination.

[@tinalehmann8047]

Sweet Pizza? ... the horror If you want a dessert get crepes or waffles. Pizza should never be sweet. 😖

[@Tammc09]

@@gilgammesh1 I mean I won't say no to some nutella and strawberries or banana on some nice dough but there's absolutely no contest I'll take a savoury pizza over it every time.

[@jandex4838]

Sweet can be nice, but it decidedly is not Pizza, it is a breadcake.

[@nickswisher1615]

How is it a reconstructed Crêpe though

[@RayneBeauRhode]

OMG the look on Jamie‘s face when Ben said “paella”, the poor guy had war flashbacks!!😂😂😂

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@Fyreflier]

well at least now the headline "chef outrages country" will be accurate!

[@asiyah7714]

Haha I saw that, too funny!

[@allied006]

People get way to upset about there countries food, and i have noticed Italian's are the worse about it. They changed something about it, oh well, get over it.

[@gretchen1009]

Such a classic piece of Sorted history. 😂💗

[@allenellisdewitt]

Frozen food is actually healthier in a lot of ways. They are frozen within just a few hours of being picked, so the vit.s and Min.s are kept far fresher.

[@sarahsleamanova2072]

I heard of it but only with frozen fruit...

[@sambednar3351]

@@sarahsleamanova2072 it applies to veggies too 😄

[@deprofundis3293]

Exactly! My freezer is always packed for this reason.

[@darthplagueis13]

Also applies to sushi. Eating raw fish that has not been thoroughly frozen at one point is a great method of catching a parasite.

[@mrbojangles010]

@@darthplagueis13 excellent way to lose a lot of weight!......as long as you don't care about your health.....and possibly dying

[@cassidywise6838]

I thought y’all would enjoy this exchange I had with my husband while watching this video. H: “I can’t believe there was so much outrage over [jamie’s paella burrito]. There should have been that outrage for Barry’s superfood burger!” Me: “Yeah, but that wasn’t a cultural issue.” H: “No, it was a humanitarian one!”

[@donb7519]

to be fair everyone did make fun of those burgers hard

[@tang3151]

he's not wrong tho

[@trevorreniger5670]

All of those burgers were carnal sins. CHICKEN IS NOT A BURGER, DAMMIT MIKE! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raeperonneau4941]

🤣

[@hybridpheonix6343]

@@trevorreniger5670 chicken for sure can be a burger? Imo it should be ground chicken to be considered a burger but it still can be

[@Michael_Terry]

Jamie: “Why would you have a sweet pizza…” Also Jamie in the best pizza in London video: “I got a Nutella calzone…”

[@limaman7262]

Exactly what I was thinking 😂😂

[@jljy1]

He ALSO got a savoury pizza in that one HAHAHA just Jamie things

[@keladry100]

He learnt his lesson

[@benhaslam1312]

He had the Nutella Calzone alongside, not instead of, savoury Pizza. He didn't have to choose 😂

[@Kari-tu3fs]

But calzone is not pizza. It might be the ugly red-headed cousin of pizza, but it is not pizza.

[@Psychoti]

There is no way that Jamie isn't Olaf in this trio. Ben's Sven. Sben? Sben.

[@jbeutell]

Thank you. Came looking for this comment.

[@StaceyS1105]

He's so Sven!

[@barefootcontessamessa7245]

This is an odd comment but I’ve noticed it before and really noticed it in this episode; Baz always seems to be a very engaged listener. I always take note and try to remind myself to be more active when listening.

[@claratuna]

"Saffron, innit" Love those London vibes, takes me right back home

[@andreagillette1652]

Just read this comment as Ben said it! Timing is everything. 😉

[@rudeboystu69]

"Here Baz, d'you want a mussel? Now you've got one!" It's quite rare that frozen food can deliver such a burn.

[@uclo9073]

Freezer burn

[@hwyla4416]

Sherk!

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Zing!

[@Jelleybean18]

I’d say you need ice for the burn but it may be inappropriate in this case

[@AmazinglyAwkward]

@@uclo9073 I was just gonna say “unless it’s a ice burn” 🤣

[@MrGlennJohnsen]

Jamie is never going to give up that he created a international food incident with his Paella Burritos :D

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

Never going to give it up, never going to live it down... although he has just run around and "desserted" us with a sweet calzone.

[@bend170]

Paella burrito? Sounds delicious

[@borttorbbq2556]

@@bend170 don't let the Spaniards hear you

[@borttorbbq2556]

@@bend170 but it really does I can't deny make that sounds delicious

[@Jelleybean18]

The people who were outraged probably never gave it up, either xD

[@trevorreniger5670]

Savory pizza 100%. I've never said to myself, "Oh boy, a sugary Calzone sounds like a great idea right now!" Give me that pepperoni, bacon, and onion, that sage sausage, mushroom, and pepperoncini, that salty, gooey, cheese deliciousness!

[@annaqtjoey]

Also for the seafood, some stores would weigh the shells on. Bring it home and de-shell it, and its like spinach- the volume reduces. Better to buy frozen mussels without their shells and you can definitely get your money's worth

[@akoshykoshy]

Ben’s nightmares consist of an empty fridge. He’s wakes up in sweats and has to drive to the store and stock up 😂😂😂

[@SortedFood]

Empty fridge, no spinach in the freezer and no herb garden 😂

[@akoshykoshy]

@@SortedFood haha ohhh nooo what shall he do!! We love you Ben ❤️❤️❤️

[@Megasaiyu]

@@SortedFood Forgot the part where is Kombucha is missing. And Or his many pickled or aged jarred items.

[@BlackFiresong]

@@Megasaiyu And no gin!

[@TheNinnyfee]

Fully understandable. :)

[@carolynargo7963]

"Elsa, Anna, and Olaf" The 'Father of two young children' really popped out Jamie lol

[@tierneyisrael1390]

Did you catch that “into the unknown” at the end too! 😂😂

[@biggdaddy202003]

What is the whole "Elsa, Anna, and Olaf thing about? Is it so British thing or a reference o the movie frozen or something? Never saw it but seems like that would fit somehow lol.

[@carolynargo7963]

@@biggdaddy202003 it’s a reference to Frozen, yeah! At the end of the video Jamie makes an reference to the second movie with his “into the unknown” and wink that he did!

[@lizzyseay8617]

When I make a load of pancakes or waffles on a weekend, I freeze the extras. Then, I can pop them in the toaster for a quick morning meal! Its a fun trick, and the toaster makes it crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle.

[@linebrunelle1004]

lmao yeah. ny grandma did that, 50 years ago.

[@lexic3767]

I live in a landlocked state in the US. The sign at my grocery says “fresh, local, ocean seafood” and I am wondering what they consider “local” considering the ocean is a good 14 hour drive away at least

[@Eidenhoek]

They meant Lo(w)cal(orie) obviously.

[@matthewwilliams2093]

Pretty much the only commercially fished seafood that isn't frozen onboard the ship is the premium stuff that's going to be sold in the fish market in the home port that day. If it makes it all the way to a supermarket, it's already spent some time frozen no matter how close to the ocean you are.

[@bcaye]

We have a shop in my town that trucks seafood up from LA daily. It's been flash frozen on the boat, of course, but it's very quality stuff.

[@CharlyHamlynCeramics]

There in the Outer Hebrides local seafood is truly local - I can see the mussel farm from my kitchen window :)

[@ThePadawan3]

Well it's definitely local where it's been caught. Just not where it's sold. /s

[@animeviolinist001]

Frozen dumplings are very common in many Asian households. Often times, when we're making dumplings or wontons, since the process can be tedious, we'll make more than necessary and freeze the extras for quick cooking later on. I'm Vietnamese, so my family also often has frozen spring rolls that we pull out for easy frying every once in a while too. Also, if you don't want to make dumplings, a lot of local dumpling places or Asian markets will have their own homemade ones frozen and ready for purchase. You can buy them and store them for later too. Just be sure to call and check or look around for a place that does so. :)

[@SortedFood]

Great tips! Thank you :)

[@helena8999]

Yess, the frozen dumpling aisle at Asian supermarkets is often the size of the ice cream aisle at American ones. It’s my mom’s go-to lazy meal, just boil/steam some frozen dumplings

[@tiacho2893]

@@helena8999 Priorities. The same with the soda and chip aisle (granted those are much bulkier). The biggest thing that surprises foreigners is the breakfast cereal aisle.

[@tiacho2893]

And stuff like soup dumplings and bao that I do not make well. My mom and aunts make big batches of Korean dumplings (만두) every so often. But it is always the standard pork and vegetable. Frozen chicken and vegetarian mandu are in everyone's freezer.

[@Cationna]

We do the same with pierogi in Poland :) Only except for already frozen at restaurants we have little shops with hand-made ready meals and we buy there fresh in bulk and put some in the freezer. Cool how some things are universal :) And I'm definitely going to look for that trick in local Vietnamese restaurants, thank you!

[@keawarren]

Jealous of the British “pellets” of spinach. In the States, our frozen spinach come in big solid blocks the size of a paperback book that you have to hack at with a cleaver like a maniac if you want to use a smaller portion. Edited to add: thanks for the all recommendations. I will cruise the frozen section at H Mart!

[@TheLilyMustang]

That is what I was thinking, like why don’t we have them like that

[@charlottevandewalle8836]

Sounds like a nightmare! Here in Belgium they also come in pellets and even with and without cream

[@Eliza-xd5ck]

But why?

[@EAKugler]

Agree 100%

[@Mane95Lp]

Funny enough in Germany at first we also had the Solid 400g spinach Block, but they switched to the pellet method later on. there is still hope for you ^^

[@Exayevie]

Me: *still a little sore about gooey-in-the-middle* Also Me: "...but that egg crack is fire"

[@donb7519]

but old intro over these visuals with gooey in the middle over the egg crack part

[@charlottestevens4388]

Ebbers is looking well these days! Would love more exploration on frozen/ tins on the channel.

[@saraseifert6005]

Jamie “I’ll get the tortillas...” soooo funny bro!

[@mrsjessiecakes]

Sooooo are we making Ben sing in summer since he's Olaf because I'd pay for that

[@SortedFood]

Maybe we should do an insta live? 😂😂😂

[@mushu-the-cat]

@@SortedFood please also put it on youtube, i don’t have insta. 😭

[@melissalambert7615]

@@mushu-the-cat I'm with you KZbin or Facebook is all I use.

[@lenaplays0124]

@@SortedFood pleeeeease put it on KZbin. I also don't have insta and because of personal reasons and always miss so much

[@divalicious6178]

Have him sing 'Be Our Guest' from 'Beauty and the Beast' 🤣🤣🤣

[@infinite13390]

Frozen fruit is always a must. So convenient to use in dishes and cocktails.

[@MKSophie]

"We stepped INTO THE UNKNOWN!!!" that was really witty of you Anna!

[@playanakobi4407]

Jamie is such an underrated home cook. I like how he makes fresh pizza dough and he likes to taste his food when he cooks. Not to mention the king of steak.

[@carrieullrich5059]

His pallete is a lot like mine because his recipes are ones I would want to actually eat. ❤😊

[@asiyah7714]

I agree

[@janae5926]

And paella burritos

[@playanakobi4407]

@@janae5926 the best 🤣

[@Missmethinksalot1]

Follow him on IG, i envy his family life too. He is a great dad and loves his wife.

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

Ben's mentioned it several times and it's reminded me of an idea for one of those Chef Skills Challenge badges: minimizing food wastage. It's something I've actually wanted to see on a cooking show, but none I've seen have ever done it. Have all the fresh ingredients be past their prime (as much as possible anyway... something like old chicken or fish, just no), like wilty lettuce or cabbage, tomatoes that have gone a bit wrinkly, etc. Instead of just tossing it out like so many would do, turn it into a decent meal.

[@carliegriffiths6290]

Thats a brilliant idea!

[@carlamarei]

Such an awesome idea!!

[@megannewman8917]

We used to have "refrigerator stew" about once a week growing up. We had a big Tupperware in the freezer; scraps throughout the week, pretty much everything except poultry and dairy went in, and once it was full it was soup time 😀 Tasted a little different every time.

[@michaelablank]

Chopped has done an episode on that in the past.

[@cya96]

There is a show like that on Netflix! It's called Best Leftover Ever.

[@avivgalmidi]

Jamie's self burn about the paella burrito was amazing! I can't stop laughing

[@helenetran9386]

I honestly don't know how you guys haven't run out of content by now. Doing an amazing job as always!

[@andyt2k]

Frozen Spinach - Also cutting down on plastic waste, because you've got 900g of frozen rather than 100-200g of fresh that you're going to buy more often so that's 3-4 fewer plastic bags you're using. As it's going to be very rare that someone will buy and use up a 900g bag of fresh spinach

[@philwill0123]

Its good stuff. And the frozen chopped spinach is great for hiding in kids pasta sauces as it looks like herbs and is one of their 5 a day.

[@resveratrolv5]

This just made me realized how often we eat spinach :D My mom buys kilos of fresh spinach from the farmer's market and we go through it in a week.

[@andyt2k]

@@philwill0123 I'm a picky eater who is terrible for veg, but spinach doesn't have a very strong taste (enough that you won't even notice in sauce as you say) but it's incredibly healthy and one of the best greens for you

[@willgibson2924]

"Frozen food means zero waste" You underestimate my ability to microwave too many bagel bites

[@Eidenhoek]

You underestimate YOUR ability to keep shoving them in your mouth.

[@vampjoseph]

there is no such thing as "too many"

[@masterv2041]

You underestimate your ability to eat them. If you throw away bagel bites you should be put up for crimes against humanity.

[@johnr797]

Even in the packaging they're already a food waste

[@lewismaddock1654]

The package is wasting, the frozen food is also selected so a lot goes to waste, and even to bring it over from far it's wasting. But it's like Ben said, if you're going to have it once in a while it's not all that bad. But best thing for zero waste is to buy local source food, even though it's limited.

[@gregorycarter6391]

love that you guys talk about the questions that are in many peoples minds and you do it in a way that is not condescending more power to you. And thank you.

[@jcookslovefamily5512]

Really enjoy the videos along w/the banter. Appreciate that you keep it real with the content and awareness of cost, time & waste. Keep the videos coming! Also, I need more Janice! 😁

[@RonaldMacK]

Thank you for singing the praises of frozen food. There's often such an emphasis on fresh when in many cases you're getting better nutritional value, taste, and value when buying frozen.

[@CarinaCoffee]

Gosh yes! So many people still don't know that veg retains more nutritional value when shock frozen shortly after harvest and then is microwaved instead of cooked to death in water that you then just throw out.

[@meacadwell]

@@CarinaCoffee Don't throw out the water - freeze it and use it in soup. Or freeze in ice cube trays for a little flavor when cooking something else.

[@familyhelpdeskhelpdesk270]

@@CarinaCoffee it is great for soft veg, but cabbage, carrots, sprouts and the like never come out well frozen.

[@brennonstark8363]

I’m imagining Ben tossing and turning all night and not sleeping because there’s no frozen spinach in his freezer

[@SortedFood]

😂 it's his biggest worry.

[@roaaba9512]

I’m crying 😂😂

[@thecraftycreeper3167]

@@roaaba9512 same lol

[@auslin16]

Loved this episode. I stock most frozen vegetables, mixes and single type like spinach because I waste significantly less food this way as well as just having some prechopped veggies to add as a side dish. Also meat, because its cheaper to buy large quantities. I also freeze portions when I make large quantities of something for my own freezer meals (soups, stews etc..) pesto freeze really well too. Pre-prepped freezer meals or more hacks like this please.

[@GreenMonkeySam]

This single video has given me so much home cooking inspiration!

[@katherinegaymes]

i find it funny how jamie's paella burrito is the in-joke that keeps getting brought up when in the paella pass-it-on it was actually ebbers who screwed that up by picking the wrong pan (after talking confidently like he set the team up for success)

[@cass16433]

I think its cuz a nonstick pan is an easy mistake but Jamie's burrito 🌯 caused major issues and backlash. I think both are hilarious tho

[@andrewkos5560]

They got pretty mad at Jamie for the burrito, so I can see why they made it a running gag.

[@ChocolatTherapy]

the zoom in on jamie's reaction after ben's enthusiasm about IQF is sending me. this whole channel is gold guys. gold

[@heidisparklebottom]

I kinda love the new minimalist intro, gets me in the MOOD for FOOD

[@invaderzimismyfav]

I really appreciate that you consider the single person when talking about the pros of frozen food. It is so hard to shop for 1, and I like that you talk about other ideas on how to spin these ingredients

[@hikkespett]

"Safron innit" - Ebbers 2021

[@elliegilmartin4222]

same energy as “bit of a lad myself”

[@momnahyasin3126]

As an British pakistani our freezer is loaded with frozen samosas and spring rolls for quick snacks or for when guests would come over precovid. Before ramadan we tend to come together and make loads and then freeze them ready to fry each night of ramadan to break our fasts with.

[@shannonsteven808]

Love that you guys reguarly consider stuff like food miles, wastage, and packaging, alongside solid recipes 👌

[@elwynbrooks]

The dumpling noodle soup is literally my struggle meal during stressful, busy times, bless you boys for validating it for me

[@leeminhyung167]

I wonder how many times Jamie has had to watch Frozen...

[@deltadom33]

Not enough

[@Fyreflier]

Enough that he knew what he was doing with "Into the Unknown" Barry clearly hasn't watched it enough to understand the reference

[@wanniajamil]

bold of you to assume he hasn't done it willingly

[@curioushoodie]

Frozen dumplings are in a way, also traditional! When I moved out, my dad would make a huge batch of dumplings, freeze them (on a tray so it doesn't stick together), and bring a giant bag of it over to my place every other week. I always have frozen dumplings in the fridge. Good for not only boiled, but also steamed, or pan-fried (steam in pan for a last few minutes for pan fried). Some good dumpling houses also sell bags of their own frozen dumplings.

[@SortedFood]

You have a lovely dad!

[@curioushoodie]

@@SortedFood He is the biggest sweetheart and softie it's almost frustrating sometimes XD

[@bellewestley6856]

They sound similar to Pierogi

[@MikuruChan123]

@@bellewestley6856 funny thing, pierogies ARE considered a form of dumpling.

[@MikuruChan123]

All that effort to hand wrap your own dumplings shall NOT go to waste!

[@traceyrice]

These all looked amazing! My new thing to keep in the freezer is frozen sweet potato cubes. You can add them into tons of things or fix them by themself and they taste so good. 😁

[@sashasscribbles]

Can we get more of this? Learning about frozen spinach was eye opening and stuff that can be cooked from frozen does help with my anxiety around cooking. Would love some more ideas! c:

[@Vlad-zr2bs]

frozen green beans and brocolli are great to keep around for adding some veggies to soups, pasta, stews. Can't go wrong with them

[@PetWessman]

Ironically, I discovered TODAY that a dumpling place that I've been wanting to try for AGES (but, y'know, plague times) sells their in-house made dumplings frozen, and I'm planning to grab a bag as soon as I've cleared some freezer space! (I live alone and have a pretty small freezer, but I'll always keep chopped frozen herbs, a few homemade "ready meals", spinach, chopped celery and a bag of some kind of chicken pieces kicking around in there. The herbs are great for when you're cooking for one and can't keep things alive to save your life; homemade portions of food for evenings when I get home from the lab or work late; spinach the lads have talked about today; celery I love in soups but hate in everything else, but I will not throw away food, so it's kept in the freezer until soup is on the menu again; and a bag of chicken legs allows you to buy a better-treated chicken for less, since the legs are a less popular part than the breasts AND it's perfect for everything from soups to a one-person-roast!)

[@janewest2845]

I only have a couple of drawers in a fridge freezer, I would struggle to find room for the everything in the video, it seems one packet of fish fingers and few portion of home made stuff plus a small tub of ice cream and that,s it, Good tip about the chicken legs

[@deprofundis3293]

Do you freeze your own herbs? Which ones do well?

[@PetWessman]

@@deprofundis3293 I'll freeze whole sage leaves, tarragon and the likes which I have to buy fresh. But where I live you can also buy common herbs like parsley and chives chopped and flash-frozen in little paper boxes, which I usually keep on hand. I find that they never act quite like FRESH herbs again, but are still good in anything cooked like stuffings, sauces, soups and stews. :)

[@janewest2845]

@@deprofundis3293 Rosemary , basil, mint. Plus chillis

[@birdiekay686]

I've never heard of keeping chopped herbs frozen before, thanks for the tip!

[@niccilunn4236]

I Would love to see a pass it on where you try to make Jamie's Paella Burrito (only revealed to the first person) it would be so funny and the order is all up to Jamie himself.

[@sunnyqueen5685]

No jo, Jamie should he last and then we get to watch him freak out when he sees the paella there and tortilla wraps next to it

[@NaraShikamaru21]

Wait wait, make it a pass it on. The first person is told they are making Paella, the second person gets told they are making a paella burrito and then Jamie goes last and has to actually roll and plate it. Making it his worst nightmare.

[@stetee4238]

@@NaraShikamaru21 hehe make it an April fool on Jamie the rest know the score he's just left in the dark and he aint told till after the wrap up when they can all laugh at him

[@divalicious6178]

Better yet, a Pass It On based around using frozen ingredients

[@glennfogarty8382]

Love you guys. The way you cook with responsibility is awesome. Love you guys more reviews of gadgets.

[@abigailh1893]

This channel is a really good comfort when I’m having a rough time

[@kaeori]

"I couldn't tell that was frozen if it were served up to me." Gordon Ramsey, somewhere: *something's not right.*

[@elizabethashley42]

This comment made me choke on my coffee, thanks

[@allistrata]

Yeah, but it's FRESH frozen!

[@athousandlives7231]

Yeah I always thought that part was exaggerated. My family catches our own fish and freeze some for the off-season, I wouldn‘t recommend freezing smoked fish but otherwise wouldn‘t say I‘ve noticed any differences in taste. 🤷‍♀️

[@harrym.9154]

I’ve noticed he often orders the same stuff, I bet that’s the selection of food where you can tell. It’s always oysters or something like that

[@Malmughairy]

That’s exactly what came into my mind when I heard him say this😂😂

[@26CW128Jake]

Barry: When's the last time you made pizza dough? Jamie: *So you have chosen death?*

[@Captain_Ista]

Hi there! Cook here with more experience working in a kitchen professionally than not! I wanted to weigh in a little on my frozen choices, in the case that anyone cares. My main go-to in the frozen section is baguette dough. Usually they come already shaped and ready to be thrown straight into the oven, but you can also get bread dough or something like that and shape it much like the pizza dough in this video. This is a great hack to just have something quick and easy to add on to a dish. Quick garlic bread. Quick cook sandwich. A vehicle for flavor. It won't always be as good as fresh baguettes, but they are great to have as an "Oh, what should I do to make this pasta less basic?" or so on. This next one is more for my fellow Norwegians as they would know what I am talking about more. In Norway we have a leftover dish just called 'pytt i panne', which is at its general core, potatoes, onions and sausage/ham, in a frying pan. In most freezer sections you can get a variety of things needed to make that, such as big kilo bags that contain all three, or what I like to buy, a bag of frozen potatoes that are already boiled, and chopped in paysanne (small cubes). This is a tremendous hack for potetball or blandaball. You can roast them, or fry them to add texture to a plate, small and individually frozen so you can very easily figure out portion sizes. Absolutely love these things. Another thing I love that might not be as available in the UK, is reinskav, which is basically reindeer meat cut into pieces of various sizes. Easy to get and quite affordable reindeer meat, amazing in pitas and in stews, and very hard to get in other forms. A great thing to stock up on.

[@wikiwikiwa]

I love these practical home cookery videos, I learn some great meal hacks.

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Barry: "I swear on frozen pizza dough!" Jamie: "Why don't you make your own pizza dough you lazy sod?" B: "When's the last time you made your own?" J: "Saturday!" Of course, those arms look like they kneed different type of doughs all the time... If your baker doesn't have arms as Jamie does - don't trust them, the dough is barely kneaded.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Yeah, sorry mate, that thiccness ain't from exercise xD

[@icequeen9]

Listen here, I have tone-less, flabby arms, and shitty weak wrists, and I make excellent sourdough with the help of my old mate Ken Wood. No shame in outsourcing muscle.

[@kitkatjames3558]

If it's a man... Women don't need arms that big to be a good baker. We just don't get muscle as easily as men.

[@SangosEvilTwin]

@@kitkatjames3558 no, a good baker of any sex can have thin arms, but I'm sure there are some quite strong women that would debate 'not getting muscle as easily'

[@SangosEvilTwin]

@@FirstNameLastName-rh6zc That would be assuming that all people of a given sex have the same hormone levels, just to start. The disparity is hardly so large that it's "a heck of a lot more" than guys. The thing is, many people ignore that muscle gain occurs easier in the lower body for the average female bodied person, because that's how humans are designed. It's a balance.

[@giannidescalzo2101]

I bet Ebbers was *amazing* at bullshitting his way through not having done the homework assignment when he was in school.

[@SortedFood]

He ALWAYS did his homework

[@tickledtoffee]

I kind of expected him to do his homework as well as other people’s homework. He could’ve earned a decent income I’m sure 😄

[@masterv2041]

Ebbers reminds me of the kid that reminds the teacher that they didn't assign any homework after the bell has rang.

[@kawaiteam]

I also always need to have frozen spinach on my freezer at all times, it's so versatile and makes preparing a quick meal so easy!

[@lukefifield2222]

When it comes to pizza dough, I always make double what I need and then freeze the extra. So you have great homemade pizza dough when ever you want it. Also batch cooking currys, chilli, soup cookie dough and other bits. I always make more than I need and portion it up and keep it in the freezer. As you then have an amazing meal already for you in a couple of minutes.

[@stupidfrellingname]

Suddenly realized I've been conditioned to say "uh oh" when paella is mentioned. 🤭

[@RimzMeow]

Mines 'oh dear oh dear' 🤣

[@earthwanderer]

The only thing that would've made this video even better is if you guys were wearing Frozen costumes!! Jamie would've definitely made an interesting looking Anna 🤔😂

[@SortedFood]

😂 now that would have been funny!!!

[@indian4914]

Let~it~gooo

[@pettan58]

❄🎶

[@martabayona1081]

Kudos on the paella. I'm Spanish and that's very similar to the way my dad cooks it on the weekends. With the frozen seafood and stock cube. It looks amazing, good job!

[@alexhutchings7374]

Barry is coming around with his skill and know how. In the last competitions he did really really well.

[@patholland9830]

Living in a landlocked state in the US, the only way we get most seafood is frozen even from the counter at the grocery store. They have to indicate that it was previously frozen. Loved this episode as I have a small chest freezer and try to keep it stocked.

[@sshishegar]

This is really ignorant of me but I live in Los Angeles and it honestly never occurred to me that some states can't get fresh seafood

[@RyanMartin1]

Yes. And frozen will usually be higher quality than the fresh for those of us living hundreds of miles from a sea.

[@Jeranhound]

I sold seafood at a Fred Meyer for about 3 months in the Seattle area. We carried 1 fresh fish, think it was Sole fillets. Everything else behind the counter was identical to the products in the freezer 5 feet to the side. Unless something specifically says Fresh, just buy it frozen and defrost it at home.

[@Lilian040210]

@@RyanMartin1 Or the only option for that reason

[@allenellisdewitt]

@@sshishegar there are all sorts of things we don't realize until the broadside us. Example: I'm in the Midwest, and I was confused by someone complaining thier AC wasn't working last week... Turned out that part of Florida was in the 80s! The thought that someone in the USA would need AC in February is my thing that struck me this month :)

[@MikeThomassen]

I use frozen stuff as much as possible, as it is usually more fresh, it tastes better because the flavour has been saved when frozen, it is usually cheaper in Denmark, and it is easy to work with. Spinach, corn, pees, asparagus, minced meat, etc., are all frozen ingredients that I use several times a week for all sorts of dishes. Tinned and frozen food are so underrated and brillant !!!

[@SortedFood]

They really are underrated! Let's get the word out :)

[@charlottevandewalle8836]

Frozen peas are a thousand times more delicious than fresh! My freezer is always fully stocked and it saves on grocery runs which is always good :)

[@MikeThomassen]

@@charlottevandewalle8836 - Yes, I tatolly agree.. I bought last year a new freezer, so that I can store (and organize) my grocery better and more :-)

[@zomerkoninkjes]

I love frozen fruit for this reason as well! Works great in smoothies and in breakfast granola, I recently discovered peaches stay firm even when defrosted

[@milu9099]

@@zomerkoninkjes And mango! Don't miss frozen mango, it's the best!

[@theartist_harlivi]

Jamie’s giggle at the end made the last shitty two weeks of my life all bright sunshine 🥰

[@claratuna]

Can't believe I already use all of those frozen items! Please do another of these videos!!

[@keyblade336]

Im still weirded out from the new intro, im still used to being immediately blasted with "We are Sorted"

[@akashr9]

Always freeze bread when I buy it. Usually takes me 6 weeks to go through a loaf as I don't eat it often so freezing it means I can buy a decent loaf and not have to eat it all within a few days

[@brideoflister]

Same. I swear by frozen bread. Otherwise I'd be just not be able to keep bread.

[@megannewman8917]

Many of the bakery outlet stores have crazy deals if you buy like 5 loaves--we always had bread in the freezer growing up lol

[@Exayevie]

Frozen seafood is a LIFESAVER here in the landlocked Midwest! So many things I never could have tried without it - I just tweeted you guys about my first time making crab cakes a couple weeks ago! My parents, who had much less access to decent seafood in their youths here, are definitely in that "unsure about seafood" category still haha

[@sckoene]

I'd love to see another challenge with the crew included - really loved the street food face off

[@GGcomment]

Ben: “There’s only one you’re allowed to put pineapple on, for sure.” Me: ...and I took that personally.

[@carrieullrich5059]

Jalapeno and pineapple is my favorite pizza. ❤😊

[@guiniveretoo]

Frozen meat lover's pizza plus a single serving snack cup of pineapple.... *Chef's kiss*

[@yukononun]

That made me sad. I hate it when people (especially chefs) shit on it. It's just a preference.

[@VaultCon]

6:15 I actually think that this bowl has become a member of the team i've seen it so often, I think it actually gets more screen time than James XD

[@aliceminchin3351]

This was great!! Definitely do it again

[@simonsackett]

I often make my own (extremely good... I don't care, they are) naans. If I make too many I always freeze the leftovers and they're ok when thawed, but not as good as fresh. You've inspired me to make a ton of dough and freeze *that* in portions, then I can just cook them fresh as and when and they won't take all day!

[@ell5830]

Little freezer hack for open packets if you don’t have anything to clip them or whatever; Cut off the top width way then when you’re done with the bag bunch the open top together and wrap the cut off bit around and tie it in a knot to keep it from spilling, it works wonders!

[@Mandyl360]

When Ben went "a SWEET calzone," I got major Parks and Recreation flashbacks

[@aimeeparrott9204]

The Low-Cal Calzone Zone.

[@LouisKafeeLouisKafee-bj1pt]

Love it. Great tips and great work on your channel.

[@princessrose17]

savoury 100%. no need for a sweet one! Canada salutes Jamie!

[@stone5against1]

"And that pizza is perfectly circular! Shame you're gonna fold it" "I know!!"

[@martynamaczyszyn]

Me: _looking at the calzone_ It's gooey in the middle, baby let it bake.

[@joydoe7938]

This was probably the most informative video so far and I liked it

[@scottwilson8742]

Your best video yet boys very useful in hard times for a lot of people last dish definitely going to try

[@emsmorningglory]

As someone who cooks for a one person household, my freezer is indispensable! I have frozen ingredients, some pre-made foods, and lots of servings of food from big batch cooks. Frozen foods (whether they're bought frozen, portioned out as fresh ingredients then frozen by me, or something I made myself) are really great because I can pull out only the amount I need without compromising the rest.

[@marmar90000]

Oh, I have my collection of straight-from-the-store frozen fruits and vegs that I use when cooking, baking, and for frozen desserts: Bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, green beans, onions (no tears!), oranges (peeled), bananas (peeled), grapes, blueberries, etc!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I love how The Spaff thinks Barry eating Spinach would be apt since he has tiny arms lol

[@SortedFood]

Barry's currently stocking up on frozen spinach right now.

[@HollyComstock15]

Literally was craving gyoza or dumplings after the live show, was scrolling through takeaway apps but feeling guilty about it... Decided to pop to my local shop to see what they had in the freezers and miraculously came across a similar pack as the one you feature in this episode! Super delicious and no guilt!

[@em84c]

Ive eaten about 10 bags of frozen gyozas over the past 2 weeks. 😆 I get cravings for a particular food and will eat it every day until I get sick of it. Ive gotten good at the steam frying method. The trick is to not add too much water. Just a thin layer of cold water over the surface of the fry pan. And I have the stove on high the whole time. When I first cooked them they were all soggy. Now they have beautiful crispy bottoms. 🤤

[@legendarygary2744]

I absolutely love steam bags of frozen vegetables. If the final steps of a recipe need lots of care/attention, it’s so convenient being able to open the fridge and chuck a bag into the microwave. Naturally you’d want to use regular frozen veggies if it’s incorporated with the dish so it acquires the flavor, but if it’s simply a side the steam bags are perfect.

[@himasharathnayake4767]

Ben waking up at night and starting the car. "what's wrong?" Ben: "th th the freezer is empty" 😂😭

[@davidpritchard6102]

The seriousness of Ben's face when saying "Danger Zone" is my new favourite.

[@safhammed9131]

Dow we will have a whole meme section on Danger alone

[@maryanne1875]

I usually am cooking for just myself and would love more videos on cooking frozen foods.

[@ramonah8707]

I always have frozen berries ready to put in joghurt, müesli and so on, it greatly expands the shelf live and is a way to enjoy local food outside the normal season.