$317 vs $13 Quesadilla: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Pro chef Saúl Montiel from Cantina Rooftop and home cook Jon are swapping recipes and hitting the kitchen to make a quesadilla. We provided Jon with all the ingredients necessary to make chef Saúl’s over-the-top $371 quesadilla recipe, sending only $13 worth of your typical, store-bought stuff back the other way. Will Saúl elevate Jon’s more modest materials into something gourmet? Can Jon keep up with the demands of Saúl’s recipe? Which quesadilla looks better to you?

Director: Isabel Alcantara
Director of Photography: Brandon Yoon
Editor: Michael Imhoff
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Producer: Isabel Alcantara
Camera Operator: Caleb Weiss
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Amanda Broll
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[TheAvgCookTX]

Obviously chef Saul needs his own series but I loved these 2. MAS POR FAVOR

[eonbart]

You just have to love Saul. Such an nice person and his creativity is unmatched. Pure magic what he did here with these ingredients

[hangluex]

“why everything I do is so pretty? If you don’t believe me, look at my kids” 17:20 my heart, how can someone be that wholesome ?🥹❤

[jkuhl]

I love that Chef Saul makes tortillas . . . out of tortillas.

[DreOrozco]

I loved when they yelled at Jon to not throw the tequila onto the pan. 😂 This episode felt more chaotic than usual.

[danielafierro]

i love how saul is always so supportive to anyone who does these with him!

[mindybee]

"Saul-dried tomatoes" is the best pun ever, I love how he keeps using it 😂😂

[Nekorbmi]

Chef Saul is the funniest. "Why do they call this mexican? Because a mexican is using it" lol. as a mexican i find that too funny.

[Gorgathor]

Saul's recipe is the most creative take on cheap ingredients I've seen on this channel. Wonderful and inspiring stuff!

[puckplayer]

I absolutely love Saul. Funny, friendly, and obviously a brilliant chef. He'd be phenomenal with his own series, eh Epicurious?

[vickyskye]

honestly best part of this video is how modest these guys both are. Especially how the Chef complimented and pep talked the young guy <3 Great video

[vivapancakes]

Was in theater with Jon in college, he's as wholesome and awesome as he seems. What a great duo!!!

[AleshaBales]

I am really liking the new format! Having the chefs meet each other and try the dishes is awesome!

[tiaaustin]

suggestion!! you should make the grocery list in order of least expensive to most. The bottom of the list always gets a few more seconds on the screen and it would allow us to see what ingredients make the dish sooo expensive.

[xxPenjoxx]

Chef Jon seemed like a real level 1...he didnt have a lot of experience but was open to trying everything. Really nice match up with Saul (Chef Wholesome).
Love this show series.

[tomwhite]

Saul is a treasure. To be able to cook with him would be nothing short of a privilege.

[burningbelow]

This was one of the best most wholesome vs videos I've seen you guys put on. I love Chef Sàul!

[briancoleman]

I love how Saul is so supportive, but also full of light hearted jokes.

[mackennaomara]

Favorite part was definitely Jon almost making a vegetable flambé

[chhavibaranwal]

“Why everything I do is so pretty? If you don’t believe me look at my kids.” LMAO💀