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00:00:00 – 00:21:16
The video showcases Chef Nathan Lippy from the "Cookie Repeat" channel as he embarks on a culinary journey, recreating and inventing recipes with a focus on enhancing flavor and simplicity in home cooking. The video begins with Chef Lippy making a Chicken Parm Smash Burger inspired by Smoking Bell's Barbecue, incorporating seasoned ground chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and ciabatta buns. He then prepares a shrimp fried rice with precise knife skills and the balance of flavors from sesame oil, soy sauce, and butter, finishing with an optional sriracha garnish.
Subsequent segments highlight the crafting of chicken thigh skewers with a parmesan mayo sauce, enriched by garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and white wine for a vibrant glaze. Chef Lippy's inventive streak continues with a Smash Burger taco, integrating traditional burger toppings into a unique taco format by pressing tortillas onto beef patties on a griddle.
The video transitions to creating a cheeseburger taco using American cheese for a melty, fun twist, followed by the preparation of pork bites seasoned with salt, pepper, ground ginger, and cooked in a mix of oils for a rich crust. These are served on a bed of wilted cabbage enhanced by lime juice, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, accented with garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds.
The video concludes with Chef Lippy expressing gratitude to his viewers and reinforcing the channel's mission of making viewers better cooks through accessible, enjoyable recipes.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker describes their late-night Instagram scrolling, which led them to discover a chicken parm Smash Burger recipe from Smoking Bell’s Barbecue. They decide to recreate the recipe, starting with ground chicken and adding various seasonings, including salt, pepper, dried herbs, fresh parsley, basil, and grated Parmesan, to enhance the flavor. The seasoned chicken mixture is formed into meatballs and cooked on a hot griddle using the CJ Fraser maneuver to prevent sticking. Meanwhile, a simple three-ingredient sauce is prepared, consisting of mayonnaise, sundried tomato spread, and lemon juice. As the chicken patties cook, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella are added on top to give it a chicken parm feel. The speaker also toasts ciabatta buns for added crunch. The segment concludes with advice on assembling the burger, suggesting an optional garnish of sliced tomato.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to prepare a chicken smash patty sandwich and shrimp fried rice. For the sandwich, the presenter adds a flavorful sauce to the bottom bun, layers it with arugula, sliced tomato, and the chicken patty, and finishes with more sauce on the top bun. The presenter describes the chicken patty as reminiscent of chicken parmesan.
Next, the presenter quickly shifts to making shrimp fried rice, emphasizing the importance of knife skills for aesthetically pleasing vegetables. They use red pepper and onion, cut into small, even pieces. The shrimp are cooked with sesame and olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, ground ginger, and garlic powder. After cooking, the shrimp are set aside, and eggs are scrambled on the griddle. Finally, the presenter sautés the vegetables (onions, peppers, and peas) to complete the dish.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the host explains how to quickly cook vegetables and rice with a bit of bite to them. They add day-old cooked rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and butter, mixing everything together and adjusting soy sauce to perfect the color. The dish is garnished with green onions and optional sriracha for heat.
Next, the focus shifts to making chicken thigh skewers with a parmesan mayo sauce. The host dices chicken thighs, seasons them with salt, pepper, and garlic (SPG), and cooks them on medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes. They also prepare a sauce using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, grated cheese, and lemon juice while the chicken cooks.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the host discusses creating a flavorful sauce for chicken, incorporating garlic, red pepper flakes for heat, lemon juice for acidity, and a touch of white wine to achieve a saucy consistency. Grated cheese is added for texture, and the chicken is periodically rotated and sauced to build up a glaze. During cooking, fresh rosemary is torched to create a fun, aromatic bed for the chicken. The fully cooked and glazed chicken is served with the sauce drizzling down the sides. The segment highlights how simple techniques can create an impressive and delicious dish. Additionally, the host transitions to preparing condiments for a Smash Burger taco, emphasizing readiness and quick cooking times.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker is demonstrating how to create a unique taco-inspired dish that resembles a smash burger. They start by preparing thinly sliced romaine lettuce and a special sauce made with mayo, mustard, ketchup, sweet relish, lemon juice, garlic powder, and chili powder for extra flavor. Next, they divide ground beef into six equal meatballs, pressing them lightly to form the basis for smash burgers. The innovative twist involves placing a flour tortilla on top of each meatball before smashing them, which helps prevent sticking. Various techniques and ideas are suggested and tested throughout, culminating in the cooking process on a high-heat Blackstone griddle.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the host discusses making a cheeseburger taco using American cheese. They explain why American cheese is great, despite not being considered gourmet, and describe the process of cooking the beef on one side while letting the cheese melt. The host notes that the tortilla adds a nice crispiness and acknowledges that the dish is messy but fun to make. After assembling the taco with toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and a special sauce, the host tastes it, expressing high hopes for its success.
The video then transitions to preparing pork bites. The host emphasizes using decently thick pork chops (about an inch to an inch and a half) for better cooking and enjoyment. The seasoning consists of salt, pepper, and ground ginger, which helps create a flavorful crust. They cook the pork on a hot griddle with a combination of olive oil, sesame oil, and chili oil, which adds complexity to the flavor without just serving as a cooking medium.
00:18:00
In this segment, the presenter discusses preparing a bed of wilted cabbage to serve with crispy pork bites. They suggest slicing white cabbage thinly and adding garnishes such as green onions, red jalapeno or chili peppers, cilantro, or nuts to enhance the dish’s color and flavor. The pork should be cooked until crispy, possibly increasing the heat if needed, and optionally glazed with Bachan’s miso for added richness. The cabbage is wilted quickly with lime juice for a touch of sweetness and acidity, rice wine vinegar for extra acidity, and tamari for dynamic flavor. The finished dish is plated by draining excess liquid from the cabbage, placing it in a bowl, and topping it with the glazy pork bites. Additional garnishes such as green onions, Sriracha mayo, and sesame seeds can be added for extra color and contrast.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, Chef Nathan Lippy thanks the audience for watching and mentions the goal of the channel, Cookie Repeat, which is to help viewers become better cooks one recipe at a time. He signs off by stating that he will see everyone in the next episode.