Italian vs. American Cheeseburger Cook Off
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Cheeseburger Cook Off | Italian vs. American Burger Challenge
Normally my Italian wife, Eva, has a major advantage over me when we conduct friendly cook off competitions, as she is an amazing cook and I am, well, not. But today the playing field is leveled as we're making an American classic: the humble cheeseburger!
In today's video, we put Eva's skills to the test to see if she can make the superior burger. Did I mention she's never had a real cheeseburger before?
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Always LOVE to see a great video from Pasta Grammar.. Haha imagine if this comment gets pinned by them.. That'll be so cool!
It has
That happened to me last time
I see what you did there
I have only just discovered you two and I love your videos! Eva, you have such a genuine heart and moxy that I admire. I wish more Americans were like you. Harper, as you are lucky to have Eva, she is equally as lucky. You seem so kind accepting and nurturing, no wonder an Italian fell for you. You two are 🔥together.
So cool!
"Yes, I've had a cheeseburger, at McDonald's!" has the same energy as "A Hot Pocket is kinda like a Calzone" 😂
I liked Bison and Venison burgers - before I went vegan and like Black Beans. MacDonald’s is like the Pizza Hut
Love Big Macs!!!🤗😋😋
@@carolinalomeli9128 That’s a lot of modern slavery.
@Naa Puri Yes I do. I’m involved in several African efforts to end or alleviate the problem in several problem countries in Africa and the United Stated and meat is one of the worst industries. I’m actually very educated and a charitable donor and patron of charity in the subject and field at topic of discussion here
@Naa Puri Only if you don’t buy it with factory transparency. Farm transparency is very, very difficult
"Is a cheeseburger, you put cheese in a cheeseburger!"
Go Eva!
😉😉😉😂😂😂😂
croatians calls it pljeskavica
Haha ofcourse...eva's unique style ..👍
@@nikomangelmann6054 and it is incredible tasty and extremely good... With kajmak it is just 😍
Hahahahaha best moment of all for sure
Her shock at tasting something delicious Harper made and then being so pleased and doing her giggle is the best thing I’ve seen all day.
The look of loving pride she has upon tasting his cooking being delicious is priceless
My day... officially made!
Eva is love.
Eva is life.
Here you are! ❤️
I'm not sure that you guys would have liked the comment if you were aware of where the term blank is love blank is life came from.... If you want your day ruined, check out the video Shrek is love Shrek is life.
I knew that American burger was gonna be proper when Harper smashed it down! Best cooking videos ever. Eva is always delightful.
Samehere. An old school smash burger with caramelized onions would be a great example for her to try.
Yes the only missing ingredient was onion!! Maybe relish or special sauce ... optional but I need it.
I'm Italian, I've been to the USA and I can confirm American cheeseburgers are way better than ours.
Io faccio un cheeseburger da sballo!!!
Bè, io li faccio benissimo comunque!
But I've heard that burgers are extremely popular in Italy these days.
Vatte a mangia un cheeseburger al porcavacca e ne riparliamo 😉
The best cheeseburger I've ever had was in Paris, at a cafe called "Le General Beuret." It wasn't a fancy cheeseburger or a special variety or anything like that. But all the components tasted really good, everything seemed to be really good quality and fresh, and it was cooked exactly the way I like it. It was just one of those times when you get the best burger you've ever had, and it happened to be in Paris. I'd been to the place before and I've been back since, and those burgers were very good, but not the best ever.
"mine will be made out of nothing but meat"
"so it will be tasteless"
i laughed
😂😂😂
i can definatelly live with that. Yummy.
I love how I can understand what Eva thinks or feels about a dish without sayin anything! Just those disapproving facial expressions and looks are enough. Very original video, thanks guys.
Very nice, Mr. Harper! I love the look on your face when Eva says she needs another bite! You did ALL husbands proud! Cheers!
This was too cute!! I love that Harper won something☺ Eva's last burger looked DELICIOUS!!😋
Ladys and gentlemen...the winner issss...harpeeerrrr...good job guy...
Both those sandwiches looked amazing! Harper, you did us proud!
Thank you!!!
I like this idea. Eva is always showing Harper and all of us how to cook Italian food, and now Harper showed her how to make an American dish well.
his burger was bangin but i wouldnt be able to resist frying onions along with the burger
same, but onion doesn't go in a classic cheeseburger, so it just wouldn't be representative
Good job Harper-- one victory for you against several hundred for Eva!
fusion is the answer, here's a recipe for an italian-tex burger:
-350g of american beef for two patties. Not minced but finely chopped with a knife instead. It also has to have around 25% fat atleast.
-two big slices of italian cheese, one over each patty. I recommend "a pasta molle" cheese (translated: "soft cheese") like: Taleggio, Scamorza, Provolone Silano... i mean... Google is your friend.
-Homemade buns with sesame seeds.
-2 big eggplant slices,grilled and marinated for 2 hours in white vinegar, salt, oregano, garlic and basil.
-a pinch of red onions and red bellpeppers slowly brased with just water and sugar (google "marmellata di cipolle"). I personally swap bellpeppers with fresh Habaneros couse i like a spicy life :D
-sauce: something spicy and smokey but not too much.
assamble in this order:
-bun, sauce, eggplants, patty with cheese+patty with cheese, caramelized onions+bellpeppers, 2 leafs of basil, bun with more sauce.
Optional wherever you like: smoked pancetta a.k.a. bacon.
DONE.
Un abbraccio a tutti! ❤️
Omg sounds great
No way, Italians can't make good burgers so don't teach us please
That third burger looked outstanding! I can't wait to try it.
I was giggling through Eva's first burger cause meatball sub was exactly the feeling it gave me when I watched her make it. My family loves burgers but we keep the Italian part of us out of them hahah. My parents always had rules about food, one of them being strictly keeping many Italian dishes and flavors out of traditionally American foods. And vice versa. If you both wanna try something good, toss that Kraft you guys always have and try land o lakes white American fresh cut from the deli! It's really good! Also definitely try white cheddar on a burger Eva, with bacon and avocado, life changing!
I like me some pepper jack!
Harper's burger is exactly how I make mine. I call them my smash burgers lol I loveeee the fusion burger. That looked delicious, that crunch when you guys took a bite; WOW! I think Eva should put a cookbook out with all her amazing recipes. Also you both should come up with some more fusion type dishes. Would be fun to see!
Imagine after this an italian burger becomes a new trend
Mc Donald's tried to popularize it around 98-99 and again after 2003. Failed miserably.
The thing was awful, even to their low standards.
@@LNVACVAC The might be able to make it better.
Nowadays gourmet burger restaurants are very popular in Italy. So it's easy to find place where you can eat good burgers with local ingredients. mcD's fail again 😅
It is already a trend here...
Mamma mia!!!, Eva made an Epic burger!😉
I'm glad Harper had the better hamburger, but I'm sure Eva's Meatball burger looked really good too. And the Fusion Burger? OMG, I want to try that!!!.
“I don’t think that this time I can give you a bite’ LOL ..... love it guys! Chuck a bit of grilled bacon on too!!
I’m so impressed by Eva’s reaction the American Burger. She has super expressive facial expressions when something is delicious I love it.
This is exactly why this channel is special. The revisions of recipes at the end is stellar! I really really enjoy this concept. Great work!
This burger episode brings back so many memories, of my immigrant Mom. She also tried to put her Asian/Japanese twist on many American classics.There is nothing like the thought of home cooking, on a Sunday. Enjoy your day!
I am imagining Harper’s burger combo from a grill, using Eva’s homemade bun. Salivating here...
Smashed burghers... No way gonna lose this one Harper!😁
Your channel is so underrated i hope that you will grow
Thank you!
It's my new favorite. I gleefully look forward to their uploads.
They’re f’n adorable! I love these two.
This was spot on! Loved that she enjoyed the double cheeseburger. But I have to say that the fusion burger looked good as hell.
The way Eva says cheeseburger, I immediately think of the early SNL cheeseburger skit from the 70's. :)
"Let me try again" is Ava for I love it.
4:45 when Harper does those glances at the camera because he is surprised because of something Eva said, I wish there was a laugh track like an 80s sitcom.
I stumbled upon this channel and I love her expressions, her accent, and her good spirit!
She is great!!!
i like the way Harper press that meat patty into flat surface, the sizzling is extremely satisfying, and i need a cheese burger now
Harper, Juicy Lucy burgers in Minnesota have the cheese inside and there are blue cheese stuffed burgers here in New England.
I love how Eva's eyes light up when she gets a bite of something she really likes!
You guys are SO wonderful. A breath of fresh air that lightens my day as a healthcare worker during this Pandemic. I so appreciate the fun, not to mention the inspiration! All the best from South Carolina! You make me smile!
A big hug from us and thank you for what you are doing right now!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I actually love how Eva becomes so docile and shy , her face becomes red when she likes something other than authentic italian food! I love your videos...make more!!!
Love the lively Italian music at the end with Eva's cooking. Oooh...Italian burger became a thing. ;)
Favorite burger is simply a smash burger or an Oklahoma onion burger. Optional as always but preferred with chili. Eva you did a great job as always and Harper thank you for reminding everyone the key to a good burger. Simplicity step one get the meat, step two handle it as little as possible before cooking. Perfect
Alright Harper! You finally won lol!🤣
Seriously both of your burgers (and meatball sandwich) looked tasty. And that fusion burger looks amazing! I liked your technique of balling the meat then smashing it in the hot pan. Interesting! I just throw the meat in the pan after a marinade. A great vid as always! Thanks for posting! Look forward to the next vid!
Pretty interesting that Eva re-invented a meatball sub on her own. Harper’s burger looked frigging great. That’s how it should be done.
If -mayo, -ketchup, and +mustard, then yes.
It is a blessing to watch couple keeping this food contest fun and be respectful to each other's food culture. It is a good sign that marriage is healthy. Keep it up.
The way she says cheeseburger is so cute.
In Italy you go to the butcher and buy a Svizzera (hamburger)
My burger :
Hamburger, provola piccante , prosciutto crudo di Parma, ketchup, a drop of mustard
Best Street food:
Pane, panelle, eggplant and crocchette
My wife Street food
Homemade piadina with fried meatball in tomato sauce, lettuce and pecorino
Pane e panelle! 😍😍😍😍
Well done guys! Very fun. My Italian neighbor growing up made her kids burgers which had her Italian meatball mix (breadcrumbs, peppers, onions, Parm Regg,spices), marinara sauce, and thick slices of mozzarella cheese. The burger must be very thin or it gets a bit too dense to eat. In reproducing this in recent years, I make the cheese as thick as the burger, about 3/4 in. each. Eva's instincts were spot on!
This video made me smile from start to finish!!! Thank you for all your amazing video...please keep them coming!!
Btw, I made my first ever smashed burger last night, and it was awesome!! I got the recipe from America's Test Kitchen... the "special sauce" put it over the edge!!
I feel like "I know, I'm Italian" is the most underrated line by eva
edit: I love you both, your videos make my day!
Any episode when Harper cooks an American dish and wins Eva over (like the lobster one) are my favorite! Her reaction is the best! It's really sweet between them!
Also, I just wanted to see Harper win some after Eva shows off her Italian cooking skills on all the other videos haha! Great video! :D
Eva's was more of a meatloaf, wouldn't you say? Her second attempt was definitely gourmet. Any hipster bistro would be proud to serve it. They both looked yummy, but Harper's looked classically scrumptious.
I love how Eva's facial expressions are almost the same, whether she likes something or not. But whenever she likes it, she says she has to try another bite. You guys are the best.
Love this. Every time I watch I am hungry when the video is done. Great job. 🍔
All three looked so good. Very good Harper. For me, I need a little onion on a cheeseburger. Onion and melted cheese are a delight together on a burger.
Lol, the Calabrian Quarter Pounder....love it!
Now you need to have Eva Try a meat ball sub... or try all the Italian American dishes that haven been made here in american.... You two are amazing.... have a blessed week!!!
Great job Harper and Eva! Was so good to see an accord between American and Italian cuisine, and a unique cheeseburger was born!
Already a classic, whenever Eva says "let me try another time" you know: a) she likes it, b) Harper will remain hungry. Abbracci from sunny Peru.
love,you guys so much, can't wait to see you get 1 million subscribers!
I discovered this channel fairly recently, and now I think I've watched all your videos! Very, very good cross-culture food channel. Love it!
Thank you!
The Fusion Burger looks absolutely awesome!! As soon as you assembled it, my mouth began to water! Happiness is being Italian...
I can only imagine what Eva thinks of that grated "parmesan" from the little green can. :o
My cousin used that stuff to spike her dogs' kibble It was good for that. But it's not cheese...
I have finally caught up on most of your videos after discovering you guys, and I think this may very well be my favorite video! I love Eva's response to a real American cheeseburger!
You left out one of the most important ingredients,"ONION"!!!
I haven’t told you how much I love when the Italian music comes on 😂😂 I start dancing like I'm in an Italian wedding or something.
Note to self. Don’t watch a food challenge with you two when you haven’t eaten lunch yet! Great video as always.
You guys are the best. Always make me smile in this not so many smiles world!😁😁😁
When you see Harper’s cheeseburger and happily throw every diet in the bin 😀
You guys are just the cutest couple on a cooking show ever. Just love watching the two of you.
The ideal burger is medium rare, with cheese that pairs with its other ingredients, and no American cheese. Bacon is always a must-have and pairs with sweet things like caramelized onions and tomatos. Salt helps bring out the other flavors, so blue cheese and goat cheese are the best cheese additions in my opinion, or provolone if you don’t want cheese to overpower the flavor of what you’re trying to highlight. It’s always a good idea to salt and pepper your burger before cooking, because it brings out the flavor of the meat. Be sure to give it a fairly generous amount, because 35% of the seasoning is lost in the cooking process. For added sweetness you can use Hawaiian rolls.
The best burger I ever had though, was beef, bacon, goat cheese, strawberry jam. A perfect combination of sweet, salty and savory.
There are different kinds of burgers. I believe what you're referring to is a gourmet or pub-style burger. A classic American cheeseburger, in ideal form, has thinner patties which are seared under pressure to produce more browning. Having two thinner patties (double cheeseburger) allows for more surface area of the seared beef, which has different and arguably richer flavor compounds than the interior of the patty. And with medium rare burgers, sure you'll probably never have a problem but ground beef is a different animal than whole beef cuts in terms of food safety, for reasons some may not like to think about. Also a neutral salty cheese like American can be just the right companion for the savory beef flavor, leaving room for the fresh vegetables to guide the taste, with pickles for tanginess and sweetness. The play between ketchup, mustard, and mayo fills in all the tangy sweet spicy details
I agree, Harper should have added Salt n Pepper to his meat before grilling, it does add flavor..
Always great waking up on Sunday and watching a new video.😊😊😊
I really like burgers and Pasta Grammar 😁
Pop some garlic and chillies into the mix Eva as well as some extra basil. Harper, no fried egg on the top? Great fun watching you two.
Congratulations Harper on finally beating Eva in cooking an American hamburger 🍔. I liked everything except the mayonnaise. I always tell them at Burger King to hold the mayo. The fusion burger looked good. 👍🏼🇮🇹🇺🇸. I make my own fusion burger with blue cheese inside, sautéed mushrooms and I use mustard instead of ketchup. Toasted English Muffins make good hamburger buns too.
Sundays hit different since Pasta Grammar exists! Harper is so calm and possitive and Eva so intense and honest! Big thumb up from a Spanish friend!
Thank you!!!
Harpers burger looks so damn good not even joking
Love it! Seeing Eva cook the meatball sub/ burger makes me want to see Eva take up a version of Chef Alfredo when she cooks American food!
Yessssssssss Harper!!!!!!!!! That is amazing and all ‘Mercan!!!!
I'm a vegetarian but damn, Harper's burger looked amazing
Oh my goodness, I was going to say the exact same thing!😅🍔
Sometimes wonder why Pasta Grammar isn't the #1 channel on TH-cam
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Harper's a good cook, it's just that the show's about Itallian food and he shines in American food. Not only that but he usually takes on the joking persona of an american who only understands the american approximation of itallian food, which is part of the premise. I love these videos! Keep up the good work as always.
😊😉
And also Eva takes on the Italian "snob" persona that only likes Italian food while she actually appreciates American cooking too, even the more processed stuff at times.
Thanks for the laughs! You guys are awesome!
“If you don’t want don’t worry I can eat it.”
“Im gonna eat it.”
“Aaaahhh!”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I fricking love this channel. So entertaining and creative! Eva and harper, keep up the good work!
When I saw Eva making the patty, I immediatly knew she's gonna fall short on that one... BUT... I'd take the challenge with my special blend patty (meat only, but different kinds) and... Am I saying it?... Oh well... I'll mop the floor with your burgeeeeer (IF stove cooked... Barbecue ones? I'm showing up to just EAT 'EM ALL)! :D
Anyways, one can't be disappointed or not entertained by your clips! You guys are awesome!
Cheers from Italy!
Bring it on! 😂❤️
I honestly don’t know what has happened, but I am so hooked on these two! I love them both.
In this epic Italy vs USA culinary standoff it's been a bloodbath in favour of Italy but just when you thought all was lost we see a very late but strong counter attack from the plucky Americans. The American burger is the definitive burger and let no Italian tell you differently.
@ Are you trying to claim German burgers as definitive?
Love the show. You guys show is great. Very addictive. I can't wait to watch the new videos.
I would gladly eat any of those 3, as long as the first one didn't claim to be a burger.
Wow! That fusion burger looks delicious! Been a fan since about 30,000 subscribers ago. Congrats!!
I love that she likes cheeseburgers and I love how she says “cheeesborgers”
The guitar jam during Harper’s burger composition was great ! And the Harper burger looks great !
I'm vegan. So I'm going to try Ava recipe with beyond meat and dayia cheese.
OMG! I would love to taste the fusion burger, but I also want the meatball burger Eva made. It must be truly delicious! Thank you for another great video. Enjoy your Sunday!
Love you both, Harper. You both are the best person in the ENTIRE WORLD. Thanks for the wonderful videos. Love from India ❤️
Thank you! 🙏❤️
Great video guys! Nice to see you win one Harper! Definitely a great looking smash burger. Eva could definitely make a meatball sub burger a thing though. Keep the vids coming!
Btw, that sandwich at the end... bellissimo!
Eva didn’t make a burger or a meatball, that’s a meatloaf if ever there was one.
Eva's looks tasty but it looked a ot like a japanese take on what a hamburger is supposed to be. Especially from their vending machines.
Hamburger from a vending machine? Is that like sushi from a gas station?
I was thinking the same, a meatloaf sub
Exactly 😂
I love both of y'all 🥰. I am addicted to your channel lol.
*Finally The Table Has Turned ... LOL*
Ikr
🇮🇹🇮🇹Bravo Eva. Eva made an elevated Pizza Burger ! This is usually how I make it when requested by my family. Only difference is I put Provolone on ours instead of the parmigiana shavings.... but I will try ! Grazie tanto