We challenged chefs of three different skill levels – amateur Desi, home cook Beth, and professional chef Chris Scott from the Institute of Culinary Education – to make us a batch of mozzarella sticks. Once each level of chef had presented and tasted their crispy and gooey creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which mozzarella sticks are you sticking with?
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Director: Debra Remstein
Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris
Editors: Manolo Moreno
Talent:
Level 1- Desi Johnson
Level 2- Beth Dimino
Level 3 – Chris Scott
Food Scientist: Rosemary Trout
Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
Producer:Tyre Nobles
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Associate Culinary Producer – Katrina
Culinary Assistant – Stevie Stewart
Director of Talent: Cynthia Simpson
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Associate Producer: Sam Ghee
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Cam Operator: Lucas Young
Audio: Austin Rumsey
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36 Comments
If I hear someone say "muzzerell" in real life I will hit them in the back of the head with a metal bat
You can tell Chef Chris Scott is a good one because he compliments Beth's idea for pesto without launching into "but this is how I would do that" or going into a lengthy diatribe about red sauce versus pesto.
grandma be like "not much salt, the cheese is already salty" then "can't have enough salt"
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Why does the expert reminds me of Gustavo from Breaking Bad? 😆
Desi still made some sticks that I wouldn’t have aspired to make. God bless him.
hhhmmmmm so yummy
5:48 Hey, That's the air fryer I had…..then it got recalled.
Mootzarella
I appreciate Desi and his air frying technique. It’s quicker, cleaner, easier, and safer than deep frying and I’d almost always prefer it. I would try Beth’s pesto tho. I love pesto
Can't lie, I want to try Level 2 the most xD
Level 3 is taking square cheese, ripping it apart and doing a whole thing yo make round cheese. Ain't nobody got time for dat.
L1: And this is my spaghetti marinara.
L2: And this is my spaghetti marinara.
L3: And this is my lasagne with dry-aged wagyu.
Level 1 made mozarella sticks, Level 2 made mozeralla bricks, and Level 3 didn't even stick to the subject, it's sticks not balls.
bowling alley?
More Desi! Love that guy. He's a keeper👍
"My vehicle of cookery🧐"
I’m a level 0 Chef and I’m here to show you a melted string cheese I found in my bag
Level 3 sounds like he’s doing a Barrack impression
they got a hunnid different types of sauce why would i make my own 💀
Level 2 it's always better
A bit of advise Those " Non Stick Sprays " " Are Toxic " ! / If you spray some on a surface you will smell the " Propane " that
they use !
I for one would " Not Want Propane " in my food !
Im imagining beth's in a sandwich with some basil and marinara sauce.
Desi is hopefully well paid somewhere. His vibe deserves it.
I don't think I would eat beth's food. I have never liked anything she has made on this show
Its like Gus fring teaching us his chicken recipe 😂
“They got a hundred different types of sauce at the store. Why’d I make my own"? I guess you could say that about mozzarella sticks too. Why go through the hassle of breading the string cheese when you can just buy them at the store…pre-made?
Level 3 chef not following directions, hey bud, vegetarians like mozz sticks too
What I like is, Desi's method is what suits best. Cuz it's a starter. If you dedicate 4 hours to preparing a starter, what's the point? 😅
Also, the level one is lazy and pathetic
Y’all might want to get a little sneakier with the Polly-O sponsorship…
“can’t get no better than that” wow double negative !
My three favorite of the cast by far
I love Beth so much. 💓 I do agree with the lack of oil frying. Air fryers are way safer.
The Level 1 chefs always be throwing shade at the Level 3s lol.
I’d eat all three! Lol
For me it’s the sweet sauce (some jam) with mozzarella sticks. No other options