Mom's Scalloped Potato Gratin - Food Wishes

This simple, comforting potato casserole was one of my favorite foods growing up, and it would have been a favorite of mine as an adult, if I hadn’t gone to culinary school. Happily, I’ve rediscovered how great this significantly less rich milk-based version is, and I’m very excited to be sharing it with you. Enjoy!

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[Lazuli]

"Until they invent a time machine, recipes are as close as we'll get." That's actually an incredibly beautiful thought there. It made me a little misty eyed, I have to admit. A sincere thanks for that, Chef John. I'm gonna go make some biscuits right after this potato gratin now, just like my Nan would've.

[apoorva_joshi]

My heart broke at "there is no way to know". Shout out to all those who are missing their moms today...

[Mastermind]

You're the Chef John of your Potato Gratin

[paulwagner]

My mother typed up and cataloged all her recipes (and my grandmother's) into a binder for each of her children. I've dipped into mine on many occasion. And they taste just like she was still with us and cooking for me.

[evanking]

My Mom is 95 and she still cooks her potatoes this way. Every so often a couple of thin crispy baked pork chops find their way on top as well. Great recipe fun...

[TheSlavChef]

I love how Chef John makes his voice overs, gives me the feels of friendliness and cozyness. Like he is telling a nice tale.

[shekel]

To raise a son like you, she must have been one helluva mom

[martinhines]

Been watching this channel for nearly a decade but just wanted to comment for the first time after watching this video to thank you for it and to acknowledge how proud your parents must have been for the son you turned into. You've changed thousands and thousands of lives with your teachings and it's much appreciated. Thanks chef 👍

[Astarstruckfan]

Don’t get me wrong the French scallop potatoes gratin is wonderful, and I do make them occasionally, but your mom’s scalloped potatoes are what I think of and what I cook when I want scalloped potatoes. Thanks for sharing this recipe, chef John!

[flavorfulpalate-wk]

Moms are the best chefs in the world. Their secret ingredient is love. This is why you will always have nostalgia for their food.

[ennykraft]

When he said "there's no way to know" I started to cry. I reminded me so much of my mom who was an amazing cook.

[LiquorWithJazz]

"There's no way to know, " just makes me want to give you the biggest hug.

[garyvee]

Moms are the best cooks, my mom always made things us kids like to eat from cakes to the Sunday roast..., nothing ever got thrown out..., leftovers were always turned into something delish..., Thank You to ALL of the Moms that have passed this type of cooking on to their kids.

[TheFlyingGerbil]

"That love in that dish" you're sharing with us is making me a bit teary today. Thank you for being as comforting as this meal for us.

[wendelinharrison]

Whenever I cook my mom’s recipes, it’s like I have her back for a little while.♥️

[yellowticket]

Thank you.
They say you can never go home again. It wasn't until I went back, after loss, to the place I used to call home, that I found what that meant. All I have left are the memories, and the memories of the foods that I ate. Today I was feeling homesick, and watching while you reminisce about your mom's recipe, I got hit hard with that feeling of just *loss*. So tonight, my therapy will be food, and I hope I can catch those smells from a kitchen long gone cold, laughter long faded away, and mebbe I can make those memories for my family tonight.

[lindainparis]

This gratin is both modest and light
No cream or potato shavings in sight
But by itself or as a side
It cannot be denied
Potato flavour is intact and just right

[MrBillBronx]

Memories. My Michigan mother made the same dish and it was truly one of my favorite dishes from the 1970s. Once and a while she would gusie the dish up with little chopped bits of ham and lightly sauteed green pepper mixed in with the layers of potato. How you got me missing mom and the love she put in her simple cooking. TY😢

[rickbachman]

Thanks Chef John’s mom. And chef John. My mom used to make this with leftover ham. One of my dad‘s favorites. They’re both in their mid-80s now. Good Eats!!❤️✌🏻

[davidgregg]

Cayenne - The Origin Story. We need a prequel show with Chef's mom and all of her cayenne applications.