BA vidoes dont excite me the way it did before. the people that i grew to love left and it just doesnt feel the same even though chefs like brad and Chris stayed. Miss you guys.
It's just when you were friends with someone and then learned some really disturbing stuff they have been making, and now even if they say they have changed you can't look at them in the same way.
I really love how so many people have their own version of potatoes lol reminds me of the Thanksgiving Friends episode where Monica makes a different kind of potatoes for each friend lol
The crab fat one seems like something i really want to try. I've had all kinds of mashed potatoes, but never thought about using crab. Definitely something for me to try.
@@DeathlabelCSS Thankfully at least some people agree with me and its a win as long as my comment reminds people of how terrible this channel is and diverts views.
Same! It looks so good, and it's not something I've tried before. So many people disregard the crab fat. It's almost like bone marrow in how unctuous and savory it is.
They were all so soupy! I'm kinda sad I didn't see any classic versions with a stiffer texture and a big pool of butter in the middle. Add fresh black pepper and you have the perfect mash.
I don't know if this is a callback to two years ago or just because potatoes are cheap, but potatoes don't need to be upgraded. Keep them simple and upgrade what goes around them. Maybe I'm really not the demographic anymore. I'm sick of overcomplicated recipes. These aren't recipes for home cooks. They are for cook-once-a-month people.
I have to say, Croquetas in Spain are most often made out of a bechamel base, not potatoes. Not to be confused with the Italian version, Crocchè di Patate, which is made out of potatoes.
How to upgrade mashed potatoes? Me: "Put a lot of cheese in it..." Kendra: Put a lot of cheese in it. Me: "Nice, now deep fry it" Chris: Deep fry potato and cheese. Nice.
What I really appreciate about BA videos is they're not sponsored, they're not doing product placement, just cooking. Makes the videos much more relaxing to watch than some of the other stuff on YT.
😋 adding Nutmeg gives Potatoes or especially Mashed Potatoes so much Flavor. The First Upgrade with Cheese needs to be eaten fast! 🤣 when the Cheese gets cold you got Potatoe Concrete 🤐 But i rly like all Ideas
I love Samosa with potato and pea filling. So I just imitate the filling with mashed potatoes, peas and the spices ;) maybee next time I try Rachels version
@@radbu1075 Lots of folks (including those running megamarkets) think eggs are dairy, or at least classify them as such. You know, cuz cows are squeezing eggs outta their udders, or something. I had a friend, who made me tiramisu for my birthday some years back, freak out when I told her I was eating the leftovers a few days later: NOOO!!! DAIRYYYYY!!!! uh, 'wut'? And no, did not get sick.
Could we get someone other than the cook to try the food? It feels like everyone is not together when it is just solo shot after solo shot. I miss the interaction.
@@miguelteirlinck6942 Not saying they're not, but I can say that I enjoy way more watching Carla's, Molly's and Claire's videos way more than this ones. Still watching only because of Brad, 'cause come on, he's an angel.
Closest return to form since forever. Keep in mind, none of this wouldve been possible without OG bon appetit crew creating the literal format and culture and now with longterm hindsight some of the OGs were not served well by the great culture wars. Pay respect to the OGs and praise Brad and whoever else behind the scenes for keeping it alive. Bon appetit youtube before this video was weekend at bernies with brad holding up a literal entire food institution by his shoulders and making its dead arms wave at everyone for months.
Da Bomb smashed tatoes: 2:1 russet potatoes to a waxier potatoe like red or yukon. Peel the russets, peeling other potatoes optional. Cook both until fork tender, i.e. mash ready. Set your red/gold potatoes aside. Put russets in whatever receptacle you're going to mash them in. Add your dairy (lots of butter, milk, heavy cream, sour creme, butter milk or clotted creme, or any combination of the above). Add your favorite herbs (I like dill and parsley) and salt n' peppa peppa peppa to taste. Add parmesan or other hard/dry cheese. Minced garlic (or roasted garlic mash, even better). Next, chop up your red or gold potatoes into whatever size pieces you like, I like bite-sized. Gently mix them into the potato mash. Top each serving with a sprinkle of green herb and cheese, and/or gravy if it's that time of year.
@@coadymacmillan2759 you should look it up, it was a crazy time in BA history! I actually haven't watched any of their videos since that all happened, but I missed Brad so I clicked on this video lol
@@nygreenguy i guess so, she did say something about making a "salad" with the crab meat, so mayo is par for the course and went with vegan mayo to not be too overpowering, you might be correct with the eggs and not the oil (she IS dousing the potatoes with a lot of garlic oil)
wow Kendra, thank you for this amazing and well thought out recipe, I would’ve never imagined a day in my life where I might combine CHEESE with MASH. Absolutely mental. Thank you for the inspo!!
And now im gonna make some croquettes with some shrimp mixed in them and enjoy thoose with a little drizzle of sriracha mayo with a touch of heinz ketchup ohhh yess
Yes, everyone that made mashed rocky potatoes using forks and spoons put in more effort than using a ricer. It’s not fancy, it’s efficient. The only change in this version of aligot is missing is texture. Why not do it right when it’s easier.
I bet all the spoons in the test kitchen cried and ran to Chris when they saw he was back. I’m sure they all felt like orphans, trapped alone in his spoon bucket for the past 20 months.
I will never get over Molly and Carla making potato soup and calling it the perfect mashed potatoes
I miss them
It was a tragedy
It was hard to watch
Have you made the recipe? They are fantastic mashed potatoes 🥔
No offense to this this new crew but I miss the old test kitchen crew and their personalities.
BA vidoes dont excite me the way it did before. the people that i grew to love left and it just doesnt feel the same even though chefs like brad and Chris stayed. Miss you guys.
It's just when you were friends with someone and then learned some really disturbing stuff they have been making, and now even if they say they have changed you can't look at them in the same way.
@@bernardonobre1651 I mean they're fine. Brad is faking being Brad. The other people are fine. Read as BORING
agreed. This wasn't very captivating at all.
I feel the same way, but I do love my new Guy, The Filipino Gangster, Uncle Tito Harold!!!
Wokeism destroyed this channel!!!
"Even if its Wedsensday night and you're trying to find 3 bowls you haven't already used for cereal that day"
Too relatable hahaha.
Lol I only have 3 bowls
I really love how so many people have their own version of potatoes lol reminds me of the Thanksgiving Friends episode where Monica makes a different kind of potatoes for each friend lol
Whenever you do these videos, you should end it with everyone trying each other’s versions! And possibly rate them?
I would be concerned if Brad didn’t use miso in a recipe.
Miso to Brad is salt to Molly
@@faithmiddleton5689 You are not wrong. 😏
Miso you, Vinny
or saffran
It's not even that. Just anything that isnt fermented
I made Brads miso garlic mashed potatoes for a Friendsgiving and absolutely stole the show. One of the best dishes I’ve ever made !
With every video I become more convinced that Chris Morocco and James Hoffman would make the most perfect pair of friends.
💯🤣 omg I need this to happen
The poutine mashed potatoes looks amazing. I'm definitely going to make that.
Even when brad makes and follows a recipe he somehow seems like he’s just winging it,
A good cook can wing it .. my wife is an amazing cook .. and wings it all the time .. and creates magic!
thats why i like brad tho tbh
That's because hes drunk
I really felt like brad said “alright we’re done” like 15 seconds in
The crab fat one seems like something i really want to try. I've had all kinds of mashed potatoes, but never thought about using crab. Definitely something for me to try.
Am I the only one confused about vegan mayo in a meal that has nearly all of a slaughtered crab in it?
Wow the crab one is to die for, very unexpected combination yet so familiar.
This channel is finally coming back to life now that they're in the test kitchen.
This channel should just die out already.
@@jasonk1891 yet here you are...odd
@@DeathlabelCSS Thankfully at least some people agree with me and its a win as long as my comment reminds people of how terrible this channel is and diverts views.
Lol Jason you are tragic
@@jasonk1891 congratulations! ba will now stop all operations in recognition of the 27 likes you have achieved.
Melissa's crab fat potatoes look really good. Definitely doing them this year.
Same! It looks so good, and it's not something I've tried before. So many people disregard the crab fat. It's almost like bone marrow in how unctuous and savory it is.
Minus the vegan mayo 😂
i would love to see them react to each other’s recipes too
I didn’t know how much I missed to see them in the BA test kitchen. It’s like family coming back home 😊
The test kitchen itself is a character in the BA brand.
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
And I like all these folks!
Who are these new people? It's like when Fresh Prince introduced a new Aunt Viv
everyone except for chris & brad left 💀
So I take it you haven’t watched any BA videos in over a year?
Exactly.
Speaking of Fresh prince 😂😂
People who hopefully won't try to get clout by biting the hand that feeds them.
love seeing a plant based option included
If chris morocco is currently taking a double shot of espresso, he should consider a triple
hes dead inside ssince the big debacle
@@luf4rall what happened?
@@abbb8615 I think they mean the whole BA treats it's PoC employees badly thing that came out a year ago
@@2twin2k yeah i remember reading about that a while back; bon appetit is a sinking ship
"alright today we're making mashed potat..."
Brad: "I need a bowl I accidentally made soup."
Bro where is Harold Villarosa! Get him in the test kitchen!
Why
Uncle Harold is the man!!!
Dude has no personality and bad camera presence
No thanks…
Missing the old crew, its just not the same anymore
Move on, people come and go
@@oscarjunior1032 You missed the point, dip
That's what happens when you treat your employees less because of the color of their skin
Wokeism destroyed this channel!!!
@@TheIkaika777 Wokeism isn't a thing... Also, the channel has 6 million subscribers, so the notion that the channel is destroyed is quite hilarious.
Yoooo crab fat and confit garlic mash?!?!!!. Get out of here with all that awesomeness! Mel you mad genius
I miss the old crew 🥺 it’ll never be the same.
@@ihateregistrationbul who was the last hot one?
Just had surgery on my mouth and its soft food for 4 weeks only - this video came at the right time
when rachel put the potato through that thing i was like "im not gonna like this" but with the roasted spices i was like "I LOVE IT"!
Kendra seems like such a cool person, I’ve been loving watching her in videos! Pls give more Kendra BA!!
The old BA was like the 2011-2012 OKC Thunder
They were all so soupy! I'm kinda sad I didn't see any classic versions with a stiffer texture and a big pool of butter in the middle. Add fresh black pepper and you have the perfect mash.
I used to love the “ pomme puree” style but the older I get the more I’m moving back to the fluffy mush my maw made when I was a kid.
Melissa did a stiff potato but that’s like the whole point is a upgraded different version of potatoes not a classic version
I don't know if this is a callback to two years ago or just because potatoes are cheap, but potatoes don't need to be upgraded. Keep them simple and upgrade what goes around them. Maybe I'm really not the demographic anymore. I'm sick of overcomplicated recipes. These aren't recipes for home cooks. They are for cook-once-a-month people.
@@Sanecrist learn to cook.
@@missdorr4947 the first recipe consisted of spuds & a fuckton of cheese. That's hardly challenging, and it looked rank.
I have to say, Croquetas in Spain are most often made out of a bechamel base, not potatoes. Not to be confused with the Italian version, Crocchè di Patate, which is made out of potatoes.
The pommes aligot and croquettes look amazing!
i love how real kendra is. you go girl, chunks in mashed potatoes are not a bad thing!
that crab fat with mashed potatoes idea is now number 1 on my to do list *drool*
Has Chrissy joined the team?!?! I hope she is a long term stay. She is so strong, smart and wonderfully awesome!
How to upgrade mashed potatoes?
Me: "Put a lot of cheese in it..."
Kendra: Put a lot of cheese in it.
Me: "Nice, now deep fry it"
Chris: Deep fry potato and cheese.
Nice.
You are amazing! Thank you 😍
E o bolinho de bacalhau?
Cream and cheese with a hint of potato.
Carla and molly already nailed the mashed potato game
If only they got paid for all of it. BA has gone downhill.
The OG group left a hole in the test kitchen and in our hearts
Gosh I love Chrissy & her version of mashed potatoes makes me hungry.
Love the poutine style mashed potatoes! Go Chrissy! 😍
I also want to live inside Rachel's bowl of potatoes.. So comforting
What I really appreciate about BA videos is they're not sponsored, they're not doing product placement, just cooking. Makes the videos much more relaxing to watch than some of the other stuff on YT.
I’m in love with Kendra. Nobody tell Molly or Claire.
This is my first time watching a BA video in maybe two years? I missed Brad and Chris so much! 🥲
SAME! I miss the old crew so much :(
Personally I think Chris's was the best! a lot of the stuff he makes looks so awesome it's not even funny!!!
Ok, I am loving all the new people! They seem so chill
I definitely want to try Brad or Rachel’s mash soon! They sound so good!!!!
The crab potatoes looked amazing!
Chris's recipe is a classic Brazilian party food. We call it Bolinha de Queijo (cheese lil ball)
Glad to see someone using the good part of the the crab! I see too many people not eat that.
“I got no teeth food”😂 Brad always makes my day.
This channel has become the Brad and Chris show and honestly? I’m…..im not mad about it….
😋 adding Nutmeg gives Potatoes or especially Mashed Potatoes so much Flavor.
The First Upgrade with Cheese needs to be eaten fast! 🤣 when the Cheese gets cold you got Potatoe Concrete 🤐
But i rly like all Ideas
Makes great oven baked leftovers if you press em into little ramekins 😊 also 💯potatoe 😎
I made the cheese and garlic mashed potatoes today and my soul left my body because of how good it was
I love Samosa with potato and pea filling. So I just imitate the filling with mashed potatoes, peas and the spices ;) maybee next time I try Rachels version
as a Canadian.... i need those poutine mashed potatoes
the ultimate comfort food and the best vehicle for soooo much cheesy goodness.
Why use a vegan mayo when you're already adding crab?
I think they are trying to keep the dairy low in this particular recipe
Had the same thought.
@@mss11235 huh? Mayo doesn’t have dairy!
@@radbu1075 Lots of folks (including those running megamarkets) think eggs are dairy, or at least classify them as such. You know, cuz cows are squeezing eggs outta their udders, or something. I had a friend, who made me tiramisu for my birthday some years back, freak out when I told her I was eating the leftovers a few days later: NOOO!!! DAIRYYYYY!!!! uh, 'wut'? And no, did not get sick.
Maybe she has an egg allergy.
i'm sorry but rachel came in there and blew everyone away. those look INCREDIBLE.
Could we get someone other than the cook to try the food? It feels like everyone is not together when it is just solo shot after solo shot. I miss the interaction.
Probably can't with covid precautions and mask mandates and new food safety procedures unfortunately
Does is still has something to do with social distancing or something??
Remember when they where not just cooking videos but a funny amicable ones where everyone gathered around and where friends? Man we miss those.
@@PushyMikegarcia i bet the new team are friends too. This is still a covid measure.
@@miguelteirlinck6942 Not saying they're not, but I can say that I enjoy way more watching Carla's, Molly's and Claire's videos way more than this ones. Still watching only because of Brad, 'cause come on, he's an angel.
This will neverrrrr beat molly & carlas crispy creamy thanksgiving mashed potatoes. Never. Have some respect ! Lol
Yey! Melissa is back! She and Harold are the best new additions
How to upgrade mashed potatoes?
Add cheese, *lots* of cheese!
Very intuitive I must say.
Closest return to form since forever. Keep in mind, none of this wouldve been possible without OG bon appetit crew creating the literal format and culture and now with longterm hindsight some of the OGs were not served well by the great culture wars. Pay respect to the OGs and praise Brad and whoever else behind the scenes for keeping it alive. Bon appetit youtube before this video was weekend at bernies with brad holding up a literal entire food institution by his shoulders and making its dead arms wave at everyone for months.
Me watching crab and mashed potatoes, my two favorite foods, come together
👁👄👁
It’s nice to see they’re back at the test kitchen
Melissa has been great on the channel. and makes my childhood experiences feel validated and not an outlier lol
My first time seeing Rachel in a video - loved her style! More Rachel, please!
Molly would be proud of how much salt Chris used!
I need Melissa in my life
I'm a simple man, like potatoes, I see Brad, i like the video.
Da Bomb smashed tatoes:
2:1 russet potatoes to a waxier potatoe like red or yukon.
Peel the russets, peeling other potatoes optional.
Cook both until fork tender, i.e. mash ready. Set your red/gold potatoes aside.
Put russets in whatever receptacle you're going to mash them in. Add your dairy (lots of butter, milk, heavy cream, sour creme, butter milk or clotted creme, or any combination of the above). Add your favorite herbs (I like dill and parsley) and salt n' peppa peppa peppa to taste. Add parmesan or other hard/dry cheese. Minced garlic (or roasted garlic mash, even better).
Next, chop up your red or gold potatoes into whatever size pieces you like, I like bite-sized. Gently mix them into the potato mash.
Top each serving with a sprinkle of green herb and cheese, and/or gravy if it's that time of year.
It's equally wonderful yet depressing to see them in the test kitchen.
Why depressing? (I haven’t visited BA for probably a year, so maybe I have missed something, but I am curious)
@@ClaudeSac half of the staff left due to bad management and inequitable pay based on skin colour. Rip bon appetit
@@kwoni3337 got anything to back that up
@@coadymacmillan2759 🤓🤓
@@coadymacmillan2759 you should look it up, it was a crazy time in BA history! I actually haven't watched any of their videos since that all happened, but I missed Brad so I clicked on this video lol
Love love Brad and everything he does! He's awesome
Question to Melissa: is there a reason for the vegan mayo or just personal preferance? Seems like a great recipe :)
my guess is regular mayo contains oils that may probably compete with the crab fat taste as she says in the end of her segment
@@invivo2005 since oil is vegan, wouldn't both vegan and standard mayo contain oil? I was thinking it was more something with the eggs?
@@nygreenguy i guess so, she did say something about making a "salad" with the crab meat, so mayo is par for the course and went with vegan mayo to not be too overpowering, you might be correct with the eggs and not the oil (she IS dousing the potatoes with a lot of garlic oil)
@@invivo2005 I agree to some extent with @mrgreenguy, but as you say, "regular" mayo might be more overpowering. Thank you for your insight John :)
That crab fat mash looks insanely good
The Pommes Aligot looks delicious. But I think the term "cohesive" is a bit of an understatement. Bon appetit.
I love the different takes on the mashed potatoes.
I want Brad to show up with freshly styled hair one day. Just to see what he looks like.
Watching the video because I miss the test kitchen set 💓
Step 1: keep it rustic
Step 2: add some kind of flavoured fat
Step 3: use a lot of salt
Step 4: more fat
Step 5: at something green as topping
wow Kendra, thank you for this amazing and well thought out recipe, I would’ve never imagined a day in my life where I might combine CHEESE with MASH. Absolutely mental. Thank you for the inspo!!
I wish recipes were rated by everyone in the kitchen
That last one! Yes!
Lemme tell ya, I hate vegan food, but Chrissy's potatoes look fantastic
“this is a little different but it’s delicious!” 😂
And now im gonna make some croquettes with some shrimp mixed in them and enjoy thoose with a little drizzle of sriracha mayo with a touch of heinz ketchup ohhh yess
Invite me over -- I'll bring the drinks!🌝
@@IzThizThingOn haha
I miss Clair, she was the only reason I ever watched this channel
She has her own youtube channel now, you should go check it out and support her!
Yes, everyone that made mashed rocky potatoes using forks and spoons put in more effort than using a ricer. It’s not fancy, it’s efficient. The only change in this version of aligot is missing is texture. Why not do it right when it’s easier.
Agree totally. Just a matter of choosing the right tools for the job.
Because I hate potatoes through a ricer. Not into baby food.
Rachel says "u are worker harder not smarter if you are mashing with a fork"
I think of Brad immediately using his wooden spoon;)lol
Instant Kendra crush 😻
Finally they are back to the test kitchen.
One of my favourite vegetarian dinners is just mashed sweet potato with butter and milk and a ton of parmesan cheese on top!
ngl i'm in love with Kendra
Everyone was so good in this, but I need to see what Molly Baz goes with!! Also miss people coming into frame and sampling like Alex Delaney!!
Loving the poutine style mashed potatoes.
lol everyone in the intro is saying all these inspiring things and brad's like "let's make some mashed potatoes"
I really liked Brad’s mashed potatoes. Simple, fragrant, and most importantly. Garlicky.
I bet all the spoons in the test kitchen cried and ran to Chris when they saw he was back. I’m sure they all felt like orphans, trapped alone in his spoon bucket for the past 20 months.
I liked his psychedelic lucky spoon :D
I really like Kendra’s energy