Chef John, thank you. As a widower who has been alone for the past six years it is so nice to see a recipe for “one!” There are so few out there. I made this Shashuka this morning and it was fabulous.
Oh my god, same!! I always add kidney beans to the sauce to make it more nutritious (chickpeas would probably be more region-appropriate but I just don't like it as much) and top it with fresh basil whenever I have it, or maybe sage. Should definitely try this recipe out though, it looks delicious
Let's be honest, this is just an excuse for Chef John to say Shakshuka!!! But I'm here for it! I love this recipe/dish, really good. If I need it to go further, it's really good over rice too!
For my fellow lazy gourmands; you can semi-meal prep this by making the sauce ahead of time. Then each morning, just out some in a pan with some eggs and a splash of water, cook til done and cover with cheese and herbs, etc.
Jarred sauce works well too! I'm partial to garlicky ones myself, since I can cheat in some extra flavor without getting my hands and knife sticky or dirtying a press 😂
I made this for my daughter and myself when she was staying with me recently, and I can tell you, they were absolutely delicious!!! I made two variations to the recipe because I didn’t have the ingredients in the fridge. First, we used a little dollop of sour cream under the eggs and I used crumbled goat cheese on top instead of feta. Also, rather than cooking the eggs in the fry pan, I simply poached them and set them in the depression. I can’t wait to make them again, they were wonderful.
Thanks for all you do. Many years of great recipes, bad puns, and the signature "Enjoy" have made this vlog a part of my world and expanded my culinary repertoire and knowledge. I now cook with cayenne. I hope you enjoy doing this for many years to come!
I have eaten this quite a few times, but I hesitated making it at home because I've only ever seen it made in a larger scale, and critically I know I could have scaled it down super easy, but now I actually have the perfect tomato product to make this with that I received as a simple Valentine's day gift from my wife, a bottle of Mutti tomato puree! This will be on for Sunday morning!! Mmmmm!! Thanks for putting this out there Chef!!
Such great instruction. If I had been a student in one of his classes, I would have learned so much. I am just a home cook. My wife (loves peppers) will love this dish.
Shakshuka is one of my favorite meals to make my family (especially as a weekend brunch), and it's one of the few meals I can count on my kids being willing to eat without question.
Thank you for making a recipe for one, Chef John. Hubby and I have very different tastes and I know he'd never eat this but now I can make it and not have leftovers.
You can never have too many mushrooms... unless you're allergic to them, like me; in which case, the saying would be, "You can never have too much anaphylactic shaka-shuka-shake-a-shocka." Other than that, it's a great recipe.
I love any "for one" recipe. Even though I don't live alone my family is not adventurous and would not try anything with a name they aren't familiar with.
This made me remember that your shakshuka video is the reason I add a blend of cumin, paprika, tumeric, and black pepper to so many things. Now I'm literally subscribed to turmeric deliveries on Amazon (in addition to being subscribed to your channel, obviously). Also, I tell people that shakshuka is my best dish and that I learned it from you.
you are a wonder, chef john! never change! I love the idea of the mushroom slices - I never had that. only one idea: in Israel, there's all kinds of eateries (from cafe chains to food trucks) who serve shakshuka. they always cook it covered - it gets all the white cooked, even if you want the yolk runny. And I agree with you, if the yolk isn't runny, the egg is not worth eating 🤭 and one last idea: you can serve the shakshuka with kalamate black olives, additional cubed feta and thina - on the side, in small bowls. yummy!! and if you're after a challenge, look up green shakshuka, and white one. I do believe they're just inventions of posh israeli restaurants, that try to be more plebeian 😈
I knew that. I was just flirting with a great cook. Give your wife a big hug for me 😹 I have enjoyed your cooking for many many years & enjoy your voice & gentleness with herbs 🪴 Blessings to you both 💞
Shakshuka for one, this sounds like an indie film about the last survivor of a planet wide natural disaster. Or maybe the breakfast of the worst valentines day ever.
Jarred pasta sauce also makes a good shakshuka if you want to sneak in some extra flavor. This is in my top 5 brinner options for sure. Also, if you happen to read this, thanks for the homemade cheese videos. I rarely go through a gallon of milk or a pint of cream fast enough, so turning some of it into ricotta and then putting that in an easy lasagna is really /really/ satisfying.
This is cool because the first video I would make too much and if I chose to eat it all day I wanted that egg to be fresh so I would just make one egg in the big pan save it reheated add another egg when I wanted to eat it later but this is cool.
I’m having this for breakfast in the morning. I’ve got 5 small cast iron skillets that need attention and 5 hungry bellies that can give em what they need.
The video made it look so good and easy, so I decided to make it and it was so good and easy. Thanks for another winner, Chef John! (I went a little rogue, since I didn't have feta, but I did have cotija. They're pretty good substitutes for one another though)
Looks so hearty and delicious. Also "Shakshuka for One" sounds like it could be the title of a trendy romance book. - After her fiancé breaks up with her just two week before their wedding, Lindsay Scott decides to still go on their honeymoon by herself to Morocco. Staying in a luxury bohemian styled hotel by herself, her days are dull and repetitive, lying in bed for most of it and living off room service for every meal. But soon she realizes that the man who's delivering her meals.. is filling her with more than just food. A New York Time best seller, and described by book reviewer Jack Edwards as "A warm dive into finding hope and love in places you didn't know was possible, and a celebration of cross cultural acceptance." "Shakshuka for One", now available at Barnes and Noble. -
This looks so good! Also, I made your stuffed butternut squash recipe for dinner last night. It was a hit! And so good! And I have to cook for picky people!!
It's also nice to make one bigger pot of shakshuka vegetables and use it in smaller portions for a couple of days. Just bring it to a simmer, put on the egg and wait :) It could be done in less than 10 minutes and you have a perfect breakfast every day!
Mushrooms only need to line the bottom layer, and you can a two or three more to that size pan for the win, if you like. I mean after all, we are the champions of our champignons.
Mushrooms only need to line the bottom layer, and you can a two or three more to that size pan for the win, if you like. I mean after all, we are the champions of our champignons.
I make shakshuka at least 1x per week but for dinner. I do 2 eggs per person and either use sweet Italian sausage w basil amd parsley or chorizo w parsley and oregano. Also make some roasted potatoes w garlic and herbs as side.
That is what I do. I always separate the whites and yolk. Put the whites in, put some cheese on it. Let it cook and when it sets a bit I add in the yolks.
Wait, are you trying to tell me that the other shakshuka you made wasn't for one person? *burp*
This comment made my day 😂
I honestly had this exact same though. Kudos to you friend.
I've always finished it on my own😂
And I was so confused.
Any amount of Shakshuka is for one if you listen to your intrusive thoughts.
I too made his original for myself. Fortunately, belching is considered polite in many cultures where this dish is popular. Boy was I polite!
Chef John, thank you. As a widower who has been alone for the past six years it is so nice to see a recipe for “one!” There are so few out there. I made this Shashuka this morning and it was fabulous.
Howdy! Highly recommend America's Test Kitchen "Cooking for One" cookbook!😊🍲
I used to have to cook for a football team LOL but it's just me now and it's hard to cook for one person. Leftovers leftovers leftovers
Your old Shakshuka video was my introduction to this channel and I still use and adapt that recipe all the time. Such a delicious and versatile dish.
I like to add turnips to mine. 🤤
yea for me too i made one only for me with 8 egs :)) that was crazy good, anyway i had for next day too but it was very good
His old Shakshuka video was my introduction too.
Oh my god, same!! I always add kidney beans to the sauce to make it more nutritious (chickpeas would probably be more region-appropriate but I just don't like it as much) and top it with fresh basil whenever I have it, or maybe sage. Should definitely try this recipe out though, it looks delicious
Its a fine way to use up all the veggie bits you have in the fridge...the ones too big to throw out, too small to keep, and too few for a stock.
Let's be honest, this is just an excuse for Chef John to say Shakshuka!!! But I'm here for it!
I love this recipe/dish, really good. If I need it to go further, it's really good over rice too!
The return of the freakishly small wooden spoon!! :)
I saw it, I saw it ! Going round the outside, round the outside...
I need one to go with my tiny whisk :-)
@@shaunhall284 sorry Shaun there's history here you don't know.
@@lindainparis7349 hes a troll, hes all over these videos
Yay! The spoon! :D
For my fellow lazy gourmands; you can semi-meal prep this by making the sauce ahead of time. Then each morning, just out some in a pan with some eggs and a splash of water, cook til done and cover with cheese and herbs, etc.
@shaunhall284 what?
Jarred sauce works well too! I'm partial to garlicky ones myself, since I can cheat in some extra flavor without getting my hands and knife sticky or dirtying a press 😂
That’s what I do! I love Shakshuka
@@shaunhall284 What in Sam Hell is medical jelp
Use real or canned tomatoes, and it will be much better and more authentic.
I was happy to see the return of the prodigal freakishly small spoon. We've missed you!
@@shaunhall284Get over yourself.
Cooking for one is not lazy, some of us are just one person, love this!!!!
I totally agree. There should be more attention for those one person households.
Cook once for a family of five on Sunday, and then not have to cook the rest of the work week!
I completely agree Chef, a slightly runny yolk with bread is best!!
I made this for my daughter and myself when she was staying with me recently, and I can tell you, they were absolutely delicious!!! I made two variations to the recipe because I didn’t have the ingredients in the fridge. First, we used a little dollop of sour cream under the eggs and I used crumbled goat cheese on top instead of feta. Also, rather than cooking the eggs in the fry pan, I simply poached them and set them in the depression. I can’t wait to make them again, they were wonderful.
Other food channels include the sounds of the kitchen to create an ASMR effect, but Food Wishes viewers have Chef John's voice for that.
No, can’t stand the pronouncement
@@kingjsolomon That doesn't mean what you think it means.
The only thing missing from this recipe is a second egg. I like eggs.
Me, too. And there's definitely room in that pan for at least one more...
exactly what I was thinking...who eats just ONE egg? ;)
@@FVWhimsy2010 Only a masochist on a diet.
Remember that chick from the Amanda Show?
Thanks for all you do. Many years of great recipes, bad puns, and the signature "Enjoy" have made this vlog a part of my world and expanded my culinary repertoire and knowledge. I now cook with cayenne. I hope you enjoy doing this for many years to come!
This might be the best thing to have when you want breakfast for dinner.
yes!
Yeah, I don't think I can eat this much sauce for breakfast. But would be great for dinner.
I have eaten this quite a few times, but I hesitated making it at home because I've only ever seen it made in a larger scale, and critically I know I could have scaled it down super easy, but now I actually have the perfect tomato product to make this with that I received as a simple Valentine's day gift from my wife, a bottle of Mutti tomato puree! This will be on for Sunday morning!! Mmmmm!! Thanks for putting this out there Chef!!
My mouth is watering. I love a bit of harissa in the mix. 😊
Me, too!
Never heard of Shakshuka before I stumbled upon your first video (now 8 years ago). My favorite breakfast since then....Thanks!
Such great instruction. If I had been a student in one of his classes, I would have learned so much. I am just a home cook. My wife (loves peppers) will love this dish.
Shakshuka is one of my favorite meals to make my family (especially as a weekend brunch), and it's one of the few meals I can count on my kids being willing to eat without question.
Oh CJ, a tear came to my eye
Seeing freakishly small wooden spoon stirring by.
You must try it with toasted slices of leftover polenta. It's much tastier than bread.
Shakshouka is a wonderful dish. Highly recommended.
Thank you for making a recipe for one, Chef John. Hubby and I have very different tastes and I know he'd never eat this but now I can make it and not have leftovers.
I actually last week did a TexMex version of this with some leftover Texas Red chili and an egg topped with queso blanco.
Shakshuka, musubi, and Banh mi are the most underapreciated foods in the world.
Yes, I would rather have some of this than Capt. Crunch for breakie. Nicely done Chef John!
I do something like this with salsa and I usually add potatoes. so good.
for me shakshuka is perfect breakfast, lunch and dinner dish. it is so versatile, you can have a different flavour each time😋
I love these recipes because I can try something new and it won't be over complicated.
Shouldn't we avoid acidic sauces in cast iron pans?
If I wasn’t wrong, they should only be avoided in the first seasonings
@@Exquisite_slurper_of_milk Hmmm...ok.
Always love the mellow wholesome energy Chef John brings to his videos 👍
You're a hero Chef John. Love your work
The next best thing to eating shakshuka is saying shakshuka.
You can never have too many mushrooms... unless you're allergic to them, like me; in which case, the saying would be, "You can never have too much anaphylactic shaka-shuka-shake-a-shocka." Other than that, it's a great recipe.
The return of one my top 5 favorite Chef John recipes
This morning I had shakshuka for the first time at Beatrix in Chicago. C'est magnifique!
Haven’t watched one of your videos in a minute but I’m confident after this one your still
Helping keep the cayenne business strong.
I've been doing this with leftover spaghetti sauce since your first shakshuka vid. it's a fantastic breakfast
The return of a freakishly small wooden spoon is much appreciated, my friend!
My food wishes came true
Literally salivating while watching this. I've somehow never run into this channel before. I like style... and the chuckles.
More Middle Eastern recipes please.❤
Yes! The seasonings of the Middle East and North Africa are a wonderful change of pace from our usual European flavors.
There no much mushrooms in the middle east. But put in whatever you want
I followed this video and made Shakshuka this morning… Served it on two pieces of toast and my family loved it!
I love any "for one" recipe. Even though I don't live alone my family is not adventurous and would not try anything with a name they aren't familiar with.
Yay! Recipes for the single folks!❤
This is very thoughtful of you, chef. Thank you.
This made me remember that your shakshuka video is the reason I add a blend of cumin, paprika, tumeric, and black pepper to so many things. Now I'm literally subscribed to turmeric deliveries on Amazon (in addition to being subscribed to your channel, obviously). Also, I tell people that shakshuka is my best dish and that I learned it from you.
I want this NOW!
Joe from Germany
OOH... I can't wait to try this! Thanks!
Cowboy Chef, Kent Rollins would have something to say about using tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet.
Agreed
If you have a well seasoned cast iron, it shouldn't harm it. Just be sure to clean immediately after use as always.
Shakshuka is delicious anytime of day ! 😋
The freakishly small wooden spoon is BACK!!! WOOHOO!
I was looking for this comment!
The return of the Freakishly Small Wooden Spooooon!
you are a wonder, chef john! never change!
I love the idea of the mushroom slices - I never had that.
only one idea: in Israel, there's all kinds of eateries (from cafe chains to food trucks) who serve shakshuka. they always cook it covered - it gets all the white cooked, even if you want the yolk runny. And I agree with you, if the yolk isn't runny, the egg is not worth eating 🤭
and one last idea: you can serve the shakshuka with kalamate black olives, additional cubed feta and thina - on the side, in small bowls. yummy!!
and if you're after a challenge, look up green shakshuka, and white one. I do believe they're just inventions of posh israeli restaurants, that try to be more plebeian 😈
Beautiful, I usually swap the mushrooms for chickpeas but shakshuka is a perfect light meal that satisfies. Definitely going in the rotation
I knew that. I was just flirting with a great cook. Give your wife a big hug for me 😹
I have enjoyed your cooking for many many years & enjoy your voice & gentleness with herbs 🪴 Blessings to you both 💞
Two eggs are always better than one! Thanks! Definitely will try
I love Sacksucka but I serve it on top of soft polenta and use pita bread man what a way to start the day
Shakshuka com polenta?
THE RETURN OF THE FREAKISHLY SMALL WOODEN SPOON
This looks delicious! I’m definitely going to make this. I might add some ham or bacon to the sauce.
I made this so many times I college for myself and friends, I feel nostalgic! Thank you for being amazing Chef John!
What are good replacements for mushrooms?
I LOVE this dish! Looooooove! I will be trying this version for sure!
the return! of the freakishly small spoon!!! its about time
Shakshuka for one, this sounds like an indie film about the last survivor of a planet wide natural disaster.
Or maybe the breakfast of the worst valentines day ever.
I am here because of Internet Comment Etiquette - new sub :) love your narration
Thank you for this recipe, we are a couple but my husband doesn’t like to try new stuff, it perfect for me, please have more recipe not family size😅
Shakshuka is as enjoyable to say as it is to eat.
Thanks for that Chef John...always wanted to try Shakshuka...
Jarred pasta sauce also makes a good shakshuka if you want to sneak in some extra flavor. This is in my top 5 brinner options for sure.
Also, if you happen to read this, thanks for the homemade cheese videos. I rarely go through a gallon of milk or a pint of cream fast enough, so turning some of it into ricotta and then putting that in an easy lasagna is really /really/ satisfying.
This is cool because the first video I would make too much and if I chose to eat it all day I wanted that egg to be fresh so I would just make one egg in the big pan save it reheated add another egg when I wanted to eat it later but this is cool.
I’m having this for breakfast in the morning. I’ve got 5 small cast iron skillets that need attention and 5 hungry bellies that can give em what they need.
I have been growing Anaheim peppers for 4 years and they are the greatest for flavour and mild heat.
The video made it look so good and easy, so I decided to make it and it was so good and easy. Thanks for another winner, Chef John! (I went a little rogue, since I didn't have feta, but I did have cotija. They're pretty good substitutes for one another though)
Looks so hearty and delicious.
Also "Shakshuka for One" sounds like it could be the title of a trendy romance book.
- After her fiancé breaks up with her just two week before their wedding, Lindsay Scott decides to still go on their honeymoon by herself to Morocco. Staying in a luxury bohemian styled hotel by herself, her days are dull and repetitive, lying in bed for most of it and living off room service for every meal. But soon she realizes that the man who's delivering her meals.. is filling her with more than just food.
A New York Time best seller, and described by book reviewer Jack Edwards as "A warm dive into finding hope and love in places you didn't know was possible, and a celebration of cross cultural acceptance."
"Shakshuka for One", now available at Barnes and Noble. -
Always wanted to make a kind of shakshuka with tikka masala sauce
Looks simple and tasty, making two of these for brunch tomorrow. Thanks Chef John!
The best part of shakshuka is saying it!
This looks so good! Also, I made your stuffed butternut squash recipe for dinner last night. It was a hit! And so good! And I have to cook for picky people!!
The most performed Enjoy ever in this one, a real treat.
I just had some Welsh Rabbit for one for supper, now thinking about Shakshuska for breakfast… I will give this a try! Thanks, Chef John. 🥰👍👍
It's also nice to make one bigger pot of shakshuka vegetables and use it in smaller portions for a couple of days. Just bring it to a simmer, put on the egg and wait :) It could be done in less than 10 minutes and you have a perfect breakfast every day!
I love ALL your recipes and I LOVE your presentations!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
does cast iron works nice with acidity in the tomatoes?
Big money love, coming from Erik's video to tell you hello me and my family loved ur content
best Sunday dish for me. thanks so much for sharing. I agree . bread is must to enjoy this
the freakishly small wooden spoon is back!!! HOORAY!
It's good to see our old friend
It's good to see our old friend
It's good to see our old friend
This was my go-to breakfast when I was in college. Cheap and delicious!
I like beans and sausage in mine as well. Awesome looking dish!
BRIT DETECTED
@mistercrustymustycummywummy Haha, no, but I understand the assumption.
I've never had mushrooms in my shakshuka before, I'll have to give it a try!
Mushrooms only need to line the bottom layer, and you can a two or three more to that size pan for the win, if you like. I mean after all, we are the champions of our champignons.
Mushrooms only need to line the bottom layer, and you can a two or three more to that size pan for the win, if you like. I mean after all, we are the champions of our champignons.
I've been eating this all my life, respect for a decent recipe all and all 👏
And as always we love Food wishes and the same ol' voice which never gets old 😘❤️🙏
@@shaunhall284 never
Boy o boy that looks delicious, I've made this a couple of times and it's so good, cheap, quick. It's a 10.
Looks great, great size/idea/technique. My problem for breakfast would be that I highly doubt that tomato sauce and coffee are a good combination....
Chef John looked into my fridge and soul this afternoon and said "I got you."
I make shakshuka at least 1x per week but for dinner. I do 2 eggs per person and either use sweet Italian sausage w basil amd parsley or chorizo w parsley and oregano. Also make some roasted potatoes w garlic and herbs as side.
My god. Over 4m followers!? Remember when he had like a thousand. Good for him
Im new to channel. But I say he deserves them
Love shakshuka. Full of flavor. Nutritious, because of all of the veggies. It isn't keto because tomatoes have sugars
One of the greatest foods in the world..
Forget the allepo & cayenne, add 2- 3 Tbsp of your Harissa sauce to the tomato sauce.
That is what I do. I always separate the whites and yolk. Put the whites in, put some cheese on it. Let it cook and when it sets a bit I add in the yolks.