Is Gordon Ramsay's Masterclass any good?

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  • @ProHomeCooks
    @ProHomeCooks  Před 6 měsíci +303

    This video is not sponsored by masterclass, just my personal review of the class.

    • @TheCubicleReview2
      @TheCubicleReview2 Před 6 měsíci +4

      You are much too kind. Everything in this paid course is available free online and every criticism you point out is absolutely valid, especially him throwing the bacon fat and butter away.

    • @migooknamja
      @migooknamja Před 6 měsíci +7

      I signed up for master class last year and took most of the cooking classes. Here are my thoughts.
      I found the Mexican cooking class the most useful. I now regularly make my own homemade tortillas.
      Thomas Keller was the best teacher.
      Gordon Ramsey made dishes that I would never make at home, but dropped nuggets of wisdom throughout the course
      Roy Choi made food that you are most likely to make at home. If you were to start with a class, then start with Roy Choi.

    • @nordicstorm9666
      @nordicstorm9666 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I would actually have to disagree with you on the salmon part. As a Norwegian, if I want fish I will usally go for salmon, and I would love to be able to just buy a whole salmon but too scared to mess it up, so I think him showing how to prepare a big fish like that is very usefull. I would aldo think I could transfer that knowledge to say a big cod, which we fish a lot of up north with my family. I have rarly seen and/or cooked with smaler types of fish here unless I go and fish for it myself

    • @MrDacedric
      @MrDacedric Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@nordicstorm9666 I mean for one you're Norwegian, you come from pretty close to where the salmon live which makes it much more accessible. Not everyone has that privilege. Secondly most people in the world when they buy a fish or catch one, it is not a massive one like this. Sure the technique is largely the same but showing it on a smaller more globally accessible type of fish would have been far more useful for more people.

    • @user-oh4nu6px5m
      @user-oh4nu6px5m Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@TheCubicleReview2ε

  • @heyshell376
    @heyshell376 Před 6 měsíci +842

    I don't think the first part where he told his audience to forget about how incredible his kitchen looked was about him trying to imply there wasn't a whole team behind the scenes making a whole production. I took it like he was saying "you don't need a fancy Michelin kitchen to make my food, and even if your kitchen doesn't look as great as this YOU CAN STILL make all these incredible dishes". As a viewer that's semi important because my kitchen looks nowhere near his, nor yours for that matter. I'd still think I could give it a fair shot even with my less than impressive kitchen, equipment and utensils.

    • @MrDukeSilverr
      @MrDukeSilverr Před 6 měsíci +27

      yeah, you only need sea urchin

    • @Yellowfruit65
      @Yellowfruit65 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Yeah that's my interpretation too.

    • @kingquesoIV
      @kingquesoIV Před 6 měsíci

      sea urchin is dirt cheap at the asian market. @@MrDukeSilverr

    • @Kebab_with_extra_garlic_mayo
      @Kebab_with_extra_garlic_mayo Před 6 měsíci +9

      @@MrDukeSilverr Getting sea urchin is more of a money topic than a skill or equipment topic. Unless where you live its impossible to buy but even then you just gotta substitute.

    • @ninja_k6679
      @ninja_k6679 Před 6 měsíci +12

      Lol yeah, Mikes kitchen is practically a professional kitchen at this point. Less like a real home kitchen

  • @andrewkowalski7396
    @andrewkowalski7396 Před 5 měsíci +142

    As someone who's done both of Ramsay's masterclasses, all 3 of Thomas Kellars and Wolfgang Puck's I've learned a great deal from all 3 chefs' classes. Gordon's first one is taking pretty basic recipes and making them really elevated and then they get harder and harder and more complex with each recipe. His second masterclass is much more about all elevated home cooking and I have to say every recipe I've made from it have been amazing. If you want more specific videos on individual ingredients and cooking techniques, I highly recommend the Thomas Kellar classes. He goes through EVERYTHING from individual vegetables, pan roasting, sous vide, different cuts of meat, etc

    • @panathasg13
      @panathasg13 Před 5 měsíci +8

      Thomas Keller is the best masterclass because he does ALL TECHNIQUES. Explains everything. If you learn these, with a bit of creation in your mind for ingredients you can cook everything.

    • @calebchristian404
      @calebchristian404 Před 2 měsíci

      Do you have to pay to have those videos every month? Is it like a subscription?

    • @andrewkowalski7396
      @andrewkowalski7396 Před 2 měsíci

      @calebchristian404 yeah it's $180/ year

  • @jenniferrader7768
    @jenniferrader7768 Před 6 měsíci +156

    Thanks for this review. I have one critique regarding what you stated about Gordon starting with knife skill instruction-you said "The beginning is more scary for the standard student rather than inspiring" "How many fingers getting chopped off has this guy seen..." I want to inform you as a medical practitioner that a high percentage of the ER and urgent care visits are lacerations from folks cutting themselves while cooking in their own kitchens! I have sutured up more patients than I care to say, from this very common accident. Please be advised, he was smart to explain these things to the home cook and I am glad that he did as a provider. The less kitchen lacerations I see, the better!!!!

    • @Yellowfruit65
      @Yellowfruit65 Před 6 měsíci +6

      I agree. My personal trainer's dad chopped off his finger and had to have it reattached. It's definitely more common than normal people would think.

    • @d3-ll754
      @d3-ll754 Před 6 měsíci +8

      I think Mike was just trying to imply there were better ways to convey the sentiment, since the way Gordon words it could be enough to scare cooks--especially less-experienced cooks--out of wanting to handle knives altogether, and knowing how to cut things well is an essential skill for any kind of cook.

    • @esoteridactyl
      @esoteridactyl Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah I chopped the tip of my thumb off slicing an onion lol

    • @JuanRodriguez-ce8vs
      @JuanRodriguez-ce8vs Před měsícem

      My grandma taught me how to use knives. First thing she taught me was the proper technique of holding whatever you were chopping. "If you came in with 10 fingers, you better go home with 10 fingers". Second thing, how to use the proper knife for everything "We don't use a bread knife to gutt fish, because we are not savages."

  • @austinmccandless7722
    @austinmccandless7722 Před 5 měsíci +29

    I'm a chef and I will say I really enjoyed seeing him in this space. And I think the chefs that do master classes are doing them not so much for home cooks but rather up and coming chefs that don't have the opportunity to study under them. This review is clearly done by a home cook that started off cool but just has been an air fryer advocate for the past few years.

    • @nathanfuentes4031
      @nathanfuentes4031 Před měsícem

      He's staying pretty true to form I'd say. In the beginning of his career, he was all about the George Forman grill. Now he's got a new favorite appliance. This dudes channel is geared more towards beginners. People who are more experienced in the kitchen wont gain much from this channel besides a small amount of entertainment value

  • @tasiabird4176
    @tasiabird4176 Před 6 měsíci +283

    Gordan Ramsey is just a different style of cooking. Yall are not the same, different vibes, different audiences. He's not teaching typical home cooking. He's teaching elevated dishes that you make for special occasions or to show off.

    • @tasiabird4176
      @tasiabird4176 Před 6 měsíci +30

      And if anyone wants easy at home vids, his Ramsey in 10 videos. Big difference than the type of recipes in the master class.

    • @rancorusia
      @rancorusia Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@tasiabird4176 as well as being free and much more relaxed

    • @zaymax_7
      @zaymax_7 Před 4 měsíci +9

      yea it's called masterclass for a reason. not pro home chef class...which is literally this channel

    • @ElmerTheOne
      @ElmerTheOne Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for the Ramsey in 10 recommendation, reminds me a bit of his ultimate cookery course (which is also great). I think you hit the nail on the head regarding target audiences.

    • @farrex0
      @farrex0 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@zaymax_7 Yeah, I do not know why he has all this arbitrary expectations and criteria for judging the masterclass. When it is Gordon Freaking Ramsay and it is a Masterclass.
      It is like watching a DIY masterclass by one of the top woodworkers in the world, and expecting him to see how to make a basic chair. I was really confused by this video, like what was he expecting?

  • @slabriprock5329
    @slabriprock5329 Před 6 měsíci +125

    According to Reynolds aluminum, who should know, there is NO difference in cooking between the shiny side and the dull side so Gordon is perpetuating a myth. Fun fact: the reason there even is a dull side is that in it's final trip through the rolling mill it is too thin to do so without tearing, so they use a double thickness, and the dull side is where the two rolls of foil were in contact with each other.

    • @dodiegoldney
      @dodiegoldney Před 6 měsíci +28

      That bit about the dull side of the foil was a red flag for me, lol!

    • @daleykun
      @daleykun Před 6 měsíci +35

      If anything, from a physics perspective, it would be the opposite where the shiny side traps the heat in better. Shiny, light coloured materials absorb and emit far less radiant heat than a dark, matte coloured surface

    • @Arella17
      @Arella17 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Side only matters for nonstick foil,

    • @italiana626sc
      @italiana626sc Před 6 měsíci +10

      Yeah, my first thought was, "Give me the science on that, Gordon."

    • @donotmissDutch
      @donotmissDutch Před 6 měsíci

      What about Mercury and bad Stuff on foil. You have to detox It because it is bad for the Brain can you get dementia and other bad stuff( look medical medium AW). No joke!

  • @ozz2762
    @ozz2762 Před 6 měsíci +12

    The whole point of the class is to teach you master class dishes that you could make at home if you wanted to really impress people and all you keep saying is I would never make that at home

  • @scottmcginn2169
    @scottmcginn2169 Před 6 měsíci +77

    I think the techniques is more of the take away, as opposed to the recipes. As you say, most of them are restaurant dishes, but seeing the techniques helps.
    I laughed when you went in to the knife section with the attitude "I don't need this, my knife skills are good, " then when he talked about cutting the zucchini you were like "ok, I'm gonna be doing that all the time".

    • @jessicaoladele
      @jessicaoladele Před 6 měsíci +14

      The funny thing is pro home cooks is so like that to me. The dishes and recipes he makes on this channel I can never use because I live in Nigeria and I use different techniques and ingredients in cooking.
      I just watch some of his videos for entertainment and the occasional technique.
      So to me it felt weird for picking apart something your channel is guilty of to me…

  • @Kebab_with_extra_garlic_mayo
    @Kebab_with_extra_garlic_mayo Před 6 měsíci +35

    I think his intention is to upmarket food in a home kitchen, so I do understand his choice of ingredients and practices, this is meant for a day you have guests over and you want to spoil them.

  • @StantonCole
    @StantonCole Před 6 měsíci +43

    I found Gordon's cookery course from many years ago to be great. You can usually find the videos in his UK kitchen on youtube.

  • @robmantle3710
    @robmantle3710 Před 6 měsíci +53

    Its a masterclass for people who want to master food which ultimately means you're cooking higher end dishes not making a omlette 😂
    I also dont understand why you never poach eggs or how Gordans scrambled eggs is too labour intensive?! It takes 5 mins tops and the results are well worth the effort.

    • @jenniferyang8318
      @jenniferyang8318 Před 5 měsíci

      yeah exactly 😅

    • @ac1646
      @ac1646 Před 4 měsíci

      Gordon is _very_ serious about his omelettes BTW 😊
      But I understand what you are saying.

  • @ProHomeCooks
    @ProHomeCooks  Před 6 měsíci +252

    Thomas Keller next?

    • @danielsantiagourtado3430
      @danielsantiagourtado3430 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Yes please🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @stevemartin9331
      @stevemartin9331 Před 6 měsíci

      yes

    • @Gecko9r
      @Gecko9r Před 6 měsíci

      Yeeeessss!

    • @lucaso.s.m.2304
      @lucaso.s.m.2304 Před 6 měsíci +6

      No. Marco Pierre white, the godfather of cooking next, plz

    • @shanesatterfield3733
      @shanesatterfield3733 Před 6 měsíci +7

      I watched both Ramsey and Kellers videos. I found Kellers video series much more relatable and transferable to the home cook. Kellers video’s definitely improved my cooking techniques, knowledge, and skills.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Tinfoil has a duller side and a shinier side because of the rollers they use to make it. Maybe there would be some reflectivity at play with the shiny side...but otherwise there's no point in thinking about the shininess of the two sides

  • @everett8027
    @everett8027 Před 6 měsíci +17

    Loved it, very into this kind of video. Please do more Masterclasses! I think your thoughtful, even-handed, honest style is exactly what I want in reviews in general

  • @supachick
    @supachick Před 6 měsíci +3

    Love the premise of reviewing master class chefs! Hope you do more! It would be fun to see you recreate more of the recipes from from the class.

  • @oliverdobson5199
    @oliverdobson5199 Před 6 měsíci +3

    This is super helpful. Straight up there is so much content from Gordon and creators like you that becoming a good cook is simple, with practice.

  • @KyoKusaka
    @KyoKusaka Před 6 měsíci +22

    As a person who lives in a beach, I usually see fishermen during morning walks and they usually have lots of early fish and shellfish. So sea urchin is a common thing, so maybe this is just to give some ideas on how to use local fresh ingredients in a well balanced breakfast. But hey, that is just comming from a beach boy.

  • @katietheenergyworker6701
    @katietheenergyworker6701 Před 6 měsíci +61

    I think Gordon is offerring more than the every day cooking skill with food we typically eat weekly. He is also showing how you can learn, which is seen everywhere. There are people looking to step up their skillset, along with confidence of being shown simple techniques we may already know. All items like fish can be substituted out, but for me, I enjoy seeing food items that I would typically pass up in the store. One more video on salmon adds to my list of food fatgue. I enjoyed his masterclass. Would I make everything? maybe not, but now I know how!

  • @JWBR84
    @JWBR84 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I actually found the cutting board tip to be very helpful. I don't have very good knife skills and am definitely still learning.

  • @sportscarman5
    @sportscarman5 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The foil tip is absolutely NOT TRUE. Even the manufacturer says it's not true. The shiny and dull side is just a byproduct of the manufacturing process, nothing else

  • @harsha1306
    @harsha1306 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This was really useful! I would love to have a series on other master class courses so I know which ones I should put my time into.

  • @DelianaEscobari
    @DelianaEscobari Před 6 měsíci +95

    What is ironic is that this channel *IS* the masterclass for home cooks! I've learned to be more intuitive, efficient, and waste almost nothing. I have been following for years, so thank you!

  • @trinity115
    @trinity115 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Loved it. Thank you for the review! Very indepth and you analyse from multiple angles - very interesting! I would add trying the recipes shown and sharing how they went for you from the classes.

  • @coal.sparks
    @coal.sparks Před 6 měsíci +1

    I've often wondered how useful these classes are. Thank you for breaking it down for us!

  • @SkylerLayne
    @SkylerLayne Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love the honest takes on the masterclass class(?), especially with your experience as a home cook! Would love to see more. If you're looking for classes, Alice Waters has definitely intrigued me! Much love & appreciate you as always.

  • @toloolingtop
    @toloolingtop Před 6 měsíci

    Loved this! Really a testament to your creativity as a CZcamsr. As cooking videos and their form stagnate, it takes careful thought to choose and make videos like this. Like a lot of good art, its not something one thinks of immediately but when you see it makes so much sense! Heres hoping loys of success for you :)

  • @carmenlucas9526
    @carmenlucas9526 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Thank you for your input. I do agree with you on the points you made, although I have made his beef Wellington before. The first time I made it we actually lived in Singapore. He was in the process as of opening his restaurant there. I had made his beef Wellington for Christmas one year and the year after when we went to his restaurant, my kids wanted to order the it as it was on the menu. They asked my kids how they liked it, they said, my mom makes it bette. lol. Since then his has become our Christmas tradition, I make it once a year, and we had the pleasure of meeting the man himself

  • @jonnypeters0
    @jonnypeters0 Před 4 měsíci

    Great breakdown. I like watching Gordon for the entertainment aspect and the knowledge nuggets. I don't usually try to recreate his dishes because the ingredients list is often a bit expensive and hard to find. I think home cooking courses should really focus on average grocery store ingredients, optimizing ingredient usage, low prep work recipies, etc.

  • @Unbreakable1986
    @Unbreakable1986 Před 6 měsíci +69

    Absolutely, literally *today* my wife and I were looking at subscribing to Masterclass and decided not to until we'd actually made a list of the content we wanted to watch, videos like this help us on our decision making

    • @ibbyseed
      @ibbyseed Před 6 měsíci +21

      Masterclass is not worth it. You can find practically everything on CZcams and other places for free. this master class stuff is a joke

    • @CraftyZA
      @CraftyZA Před 6 měsíci +15

      @@ibbyseed Agreed. The days of celeb chefs is crashing down. Find subject matter experts.
      Want to cook Italian... watch vincenzo's plate. want french and other general content, watch Alex, French guy cooking. For french food, also get the english version of Le Guide Culinaire. Want MURICAN... Sam the cooking guy, and the plethora of bbq smokers out there.

    • @padapapapa7466
      @padapapapa7466 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I'd say massimo bottura masterclass is the best

    • @lynoreabbott1010
      @lynoreabbott1010 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I poach eggs frequently. Poached eggs on wilted spinach make a great breakfast or lunch.

    • @kingquesoIV
      @kingquesoIV Před 6 měsíci +2

      I've subscribed to masterclass for 3-4 years. I don't really know why I still am subscribed because I almost never make the food from the videos. That said the food that I have made has been delicious and, often, quite easy to make. The best items from all the classes are a simple Goan Style shrimp from maddhur jeffry, and black orange. Think black garlic but with an orange. The flavor is insane.

  • @Slikviq
    @Slikviq Před 6 měsíci +7

    Mike: Buys a masterclass from a michelin star chef
    Also Mike: WHY WON'T HE COOK LIKE ME????

    • @jamesdean5095
      @jamesdean5095 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Slikviq: Watches video from Pro Home Cooks
      Also Slikviq: WHY IS HE TAKING THE PRO HOME COOKS PERSPECTIVE????

    • @Slikviq
      @Slikviq Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@jamesdean5095: Reads comments
      Also @jamesdean5095 : Disagrees with an actual valid critique but is unable to articulate an actual counter argument.

    • @jamesdean5095
      @jamesdean5095 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Slikviq The fact you think your comment was a valid critique and yet my response was not a counter argument speaks volumes.
      To spell it out: Pro Home Cooks has an extremely clear philosophy on cooking. He analysed a piece of work from that perspective, for his audience, as that is a relevant thing to do. You got upset about that. That's silly.

    • @Slikviq
      @Slikviq Před 5 měsíci

      @@jamesdean5095 Much of his critiques are nitpicking small things that someone does differently than him. This video isn't for his audience, it's for food youtubers.

  • @papasmurf9146
    @papasmurf9146 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This is a useful video. I think your conclusion at the end -- effectively set the proper expectation will directly impact the value of the course -- is spot on. While you didn't explicitly state it, you implicitly pointed out who should be taking the course. When you do future videos of this type, be explicit at the end of "this course would be good for XXXXX". Yes, that's quasi doing their job for them (setting proper expectations), but since they seem to fail at that task....

  • @karlaalvarez3694
    @karlaalvarez3694 Před 6 měsíci

    I would love to see more master class reviews for sure!

  • @Kiamber_
    @Kiamber_ Před 6 měsíci

    Fun video! I watched all of the Gordon Ramsey and Thomas Keller MasterClasses a while ago. My favorite part was the pdf cookbooks you get from the courses. I’ve enjoyed recreating some of the recipes.

  • @T1taNo
    @T1taNo Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome format - more of that!!

  • @castlevaniaking5
    @castlevaniaking5 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I liked both of his Masterclasses for general entertainment and some techniques, but his content here on CZcams I find myself going back to them occasionally to watch and I have learned things from those recipes as well

  • @BR-pk2zw
    @BR-pk2zw Před 6 měsíci +15

    Thank you for taking the course for us. After hearing your feedback on it, it eases the desire of paying that money.
    I do highly suggest Gordon’s Ultimate Cookery series. It went over basics and it expanded a lot in different areas. It included cheaper ideal home meals including a canned tuna recipe that was delicious!
    I have learned so much from you and your channel! Thank you for your wide variety and realistic home cooking and tips!

  • @kevindonville8185
    @kevindonville8185 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I appreciate your work tremendously.
    I think you'd get a lot more out of the other classes as I've taken some of his classes before.
    Also, Basting! I used to think jt was bunk, but it's really true. I've done my own tests with myself , family, and friends. Basting makes a difference in the flavor profile.
    Keep up the AMAZING work. Enjoy your stuff and have for YEARS.
    CHEERS

  • @giorgioguitar
    @giorgioguitar Před 6 měsíci +1

    Loved this Video, Mike!

  • @lovechildmag
    @lovechildmag Před 5 měsíci

    I loved this review! I would love to see more, *specially of these high end fancy types of masterclass

  • @Melissa-zr6zw
    @Melissa-zr6zw Před 3 měsíci

    This was a great in-depth, balanced overview! I’m not someone who’s been considering buying the class but this definitely satisfied my curiosity about it :)

  • @Hirens.
    @Hirens. Před 6 měsíci

    This was awesome! Make more videos like this! Keep up the good work!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome!! The video ive been waiting for! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @donovanbrookfield540
    @donovanbrookfield540 Před 6 měsíci

    Many of these recipes are a bit much for a quick weeknight but are great for a weekend meal and for learning. And I love busting them out for date night or special occasion meals. It made me more comfortable in the kitchen with any new recipe

  • @Annurgaia
    @Annurgaia Před 6 měsíci +7

    As a Finn where our cheapest fish literally is a rainbow trout or a norwegian salmon at 7€/kg I appreciate Gordon's tutorial on how to filee the fish.

    • @MrMglhm
      @MrMglhm Před 6 měsíci +2

      As a neighbor Swede I agree. Got inspired to try out my diy knife skills on a fresh salmon for tomorrows dinner.

  • @Jenntality
    @Jenntality Před 6 měsíci +18

    I look at it like this: Gordon is who made me love cooking food. I learned a lot just by watching him on TV.
    I then got on YT and learned a lot from him there, too. I learned about Joshua Weissman, Nick DiGiovani, etc. All fantastic chefs.
    I also learned about you and subsequently stuff from you, even though there are plenty of videos you've created where I already know the information.
    I think that's what it's about. Having multiple teachers, at multiple levels of expertise, and learning what you can. We didn't learn from one teacher in school. So, why should this be any different?
    I felt you were a little too critical. Gordon is a fantastic teacher. He just teaches differently than you and teaches at his level... it is a MASTERclass afterall. It's that simple.
    In addition, he also doesn't speak to people like he used to. In fact, most people who have met him all say he's super nice. Go figure lol
    He was "razzing" his assistant in fun. I mean, his assistant was laughing and handing it right back - that told me a lot about their boss/employee relationship. I guess I didn't see the issue nor understand why you brought that up?
    At any rate, I'm sure you meant no harm as you've always seemed nice in your videos.
    I also appreciate your honesty in admitting you're a home cook and not a chef.
    In short, if someone made a video critiquing why you teach about growing your own garden, fermenting food, not having waste, how you store your spices, etc., I'd say the same to them.
    With ALL of that said, I really hope this is read in the way it was intended. Just offering perspective...
    ✌️

  • @whitneykani710
    @whitneykani710 Před 6 měsíci

    This is a great review. Your thought process is great. Thank you for this insight.

  • @oldfartsadventure
    @oldfartsadventure Před 6 měsíci

    This is so good. Love this review and your channel. Gordon is a celebrity chef who is a showman where you are way more informative and relateable.

  • @mikearsenault9244
    @mikearsenault9244 Před 6 měsíci

    Love the way you relate to us home cooks. I look at tons on recipes but if I can't relate I am not interested in the recipe. Great to see all these fancy cooking techniques but most of us watching will never use them!

  • @LoveyBicki
    @LoveyBicki Před 6 měsíci +4

    I think he uses a larger salmon in part because it might be easier to show cutting techniques that can be used on smaller fish.

  • @shell_jump
    @shell_jump Před 3 měsíci

    I will say I'm a relatively new home cook. I did beef wellington over Christmas with my family and was expecting it to be way too difficult, but it was not hard at all, just very time consuming. I personally am really glad I made one so early in my cooking life because it inspired a lot of confidence. With the fish preparation or some of the knife skills I feel like its just scary and discouraging at first, but with that it was just purely an effort thing and that's a very helpful lesson. For that reason alone I think its worth doing (its also delicious if you have never had one).

  • @vtuschen
    @vtuschen Před 6 měsíci

    This video made me realize just how much I learn from you and put into real life action.

  • @mattbonnell7023
    @mattbonnell7023 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video. Really enjoyed it.

  • @Mr.musiccraft
    @Mr.musiccraft Před 6 měsíci +2

    Awesome video keep up the good work!!!👍

  • @stephaniemoore-fuller9082
    @stephaniemoore-fuller9082 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this! I would LOVE it if you reviewed the Madhur Jaffrey Masterclass, as that is the one that tempts me. I’ve been a huge fan of hers for awhile.

  • @kristycargile6917
    @kristycargile6917 Před 6 měsíci +3

    This was actually SUPER helpful! I've been weighing out whether or not to buy into these kinds of offerings, and I would love to know of one that you recommend. Thanks for your channel! 🥦

  • @JudyCZ
    @JudyCZ Před 6 měsíci +4

    I've been wondering if Masterclass could be helpful and worth it - at least as good entertainment and not necessarily to learn something - for years now. Their marketing team really is working magic with these trailers. I've never even listened to electronic music, yet after watching the Deadmau5 trailer I feel like it's all I wanna do. 😄
    Thank you for being properly critical and not glossing over anything. Great point about all the hidden team (James May's "Oh Cook" actually makes fun of this), for example.
    Looking forward to more of these from you! ❤

  • @DenraelLeandros
    @DenraelLeandros Před 6 měsíci

    This was awesome. I really would love your take on Thomas Keller and others

  • @Kapu389
    @Kapu389 Před 6 měsíci

    Would love to see another masterclass review!

  • @OceanChild7
    @OceanChild7 Před 6 měsíci

    In terms of content - I just like the videos with you cooking tbh))
    In terms of professionals going to the peers masterclasses - it's a cool hing to do but don't expect to take away all of what's in those masterclasses, at this point it is the hunt for those tiny little tips you can't read anywhere or never figured out yourself and it's usually worth the price in a long run :)
    In other words, you do you, we love your vids, keep it going🤩

  • @gman03incali
    @gman03incali Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this video!!!

  • @faridarahman2659
    @faridarahman2659 Před 6 měsíci

    loved this!!

  • @eltorpedo67
    @eltorpedo67 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Cool review - based on what I saw, I agree that there's not much there that I would ever prepare at home, with one exception. I've actually made his Beef Wellington numerous times, and sometimes it was just for my wife and I (left over Wellington actually is great!). It's not really that complicated, and it so delicious. One of my favs.

  • @CloudXStrife136
    @CloudXStrife136 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Really loved this video. Reviews on masterclasses is a great idea, and seeing your perspective and small changes to things really makes it feel more worthwhile

  • @kellycarroll6829
    @kellycarroll6829 Před 6 měsíci

    Seems like it was an enjoyable experience for you! 🌟good review!

  • @kahineg
    @kahineg Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting video - and good to know. I doubt I would make the Ramsey master-class dishes in my home because of the cost and the complexity of what was made. I have taken your classes and learned so much - AND I have actually made food that I want to eat and have made several times. Keep up the great content.

  • @bradgonsalves
    @bradgonsalves Před 5 měsíci

    I would love to see you tackle some of those other cooking courses like yeschef and BBC Maestro to see if those are any more relatable.

  • @Prompefis
    @Prompefis Před 6 měsíci

    loved this video. Been wondering about this for a long time

  • @ronmcc100
    @ronmcc100 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for doing this video! I have been thinking about this series, because I got so much out of Aarron Franklin's Master Class on Texas BBQ Brisket. After seeing your video, I think I'm gonna pass on Gordons tutorial and look into Thomas Kellers (French Laundry) tutorials..

  • @ronmsharonm2708
    @ronmsharonm2708 Před 6 měsíci

    Liked your review. Totally agree with your assessment. Thank You!

  • @drumstick74
    @drumstick74 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm glad you made this review! I like Gordon Ramsay, but he can still learn some tips on how to _deliver_ his knowledge.
    Subscribed!

  • @MichaelVenn
    @MichaelVenn Před 6 měsíci

    Great breakdown, felt the same way about his class! Would be nice to hear your thoughts on Thomas Keller!

  • @foreverhobbes
    @foreverhobbes Před 6 měsíci

    I like the review format! I would watch more review videos.

  • @mikepennington8088
    @mikepennington8088 Před 6 měsíci +15

    Your point about learning from mistakes cannot be overemphasized. In my 40 years as a professional ( not a chef - something else entirely ), the biggest lesson that I learned is that the only thing that instant success in an endeavor teaches is that you already knew how to do it before you started and that you did not push your bounds at all. True learning comes from doing, failing, figuring out why you failed, fix that, and try again. Repeat until you succeed and then push the bounds farther.

    • @animalmania2381
      @animalmania2381 Před 5 měsíci +1

      This is so true, I used to find things very easy to learn but now I've gotten to a point that the fear of messing up tends to stop me trying things or putting it off until I have no choice but to rush it because I no longer have any other option. Logically, I know its normal to mess up but I find knowing something to be true and applying it to yourself are very different things

  • @sandijsmith8295
    @sandijsmith8295 Před 6 měsíci

    Please make this a series! The only chef Master Class I’ve taken is Aaron Franklin, Franklin BBQ and it was amazing.

  • @user-bk1bo3ww8c
    @user-bk1bo3ww8c Před 6 měsíci +4

    I like this type of vid. Would appreciate it if you showed us some of your cooking from the course thou. You could have said if it was worth it, ect. But all in all I enjoyed it.

  • @markkilborn512
    @markkilborn512 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is a good summary of what I find myself feeling about a lot of online courses and CZcams chefs in general: too fancy, too much. Your channel has been great, as well as a few others I’ve found, because y’all teach practical cooking skills with recipes that I can make for my family.
    I do love looking at Ramsay’s process and his restaurants are fantastic. But I’m not cooking this stuff at home, so I’m less interested in paying for it.
    I’d pay for a course from you or ThatDudeCanCook or one or two others though. I feel confident that would be more comprehensive and relatable than this.

    • @WARnTEA
      @WARnTEA Před 6 měsíci +2

      I agree, and I’d even go so far as to say that ProHomeCooks isn’t even ideal for a home cook.
      The video that I consider as the gold standard is Forget the Set: All you need is a 10inch pan. As well as basically any video Lucas Sin appears in.
      There are also a couple Chinese focused youtube chefs who I would also consider but they only cook Chinese food. The reason why Chinese chefs are so good is because most of them grew up with a very limited set of tools and ingredients. Their entire kitchen consists of a Vegetable Cleaver, a Wok and a clay/ceramic pot.
      What I really love about Lucas Sin is because his videos are structured to teach the viewer a technique. Every other youtube food video only cares about the final result. Its very much like teaching someone to fish versus giving them a fish. Learning 1 recipe is not helpful as a home cook. You need to learn techniques in order to build confidence in the kitchen and not constantly worry about following a recipe.
      I almost feel like food youtubers should focus more on everything but the food. Like the main reason people are hesitant to cook at home is because they are intimidated by all the gadgets and the time that it takes to make food. However cooking is so easy if you build certain cleaning habits and only use like 5 tools in the kitchen. (1pot, 1pan, 1nonstick, 1knife, and a rice/pressure cooker). I think this simplification of tools is incredibly useful, because when you have less tools it becomes obvious which tool to use for each job. I feel like home cooks get paralyzed thinking about what the right way to cook something is, or which pot or pan they should use. When you have less tools you become an expert as using those tools because you are forced to use them more frequently, the easiest way to learn is through trial and error and high volume usage of something over short periods of time.
      I also think cleaning the kitchen doesn’t take a lot of time or effort as long as you know what you are doing. Too many people get overwhelmed in the kitchen and don’t clean as they go, plus they build very bad habits like soaking pans overnight in the sink. The easiest way to make sure that you never feel motivated to cook at home is if you have to clean the pots/pans in the sink before you can even start cooking. The only way to get better at cooking is to do it everyday. The actual food and recipes you make are almost irrelevant to your growth as a home cook, and yet food youtubers are mostly just focused on the recipes.

  • @grlnexdoorable
    @grlnexdoorable Před 6 měsíci +3

    I love this channel, but what I keep hearing is complaining about master level skills, which is what is advertised, saying "I am a home chef, so won't use any master techniques."

    • @grlnexdoorable
      @grlnexdoorable Před 6 měsíci

      @wrigley60 both educators have their arena where they are strongest. They should BOTH hoe their own row.

  • @mphuong002
    @mphuong002 Před 4 měsíci

    I am forever thankful for you and other youtubers for all the free masterclasses you guys've put up for free on the Internet!

  • @Jettingson
    @Jettingson Před 3 měsíci

    16:26 There was a moment during Gordon Ramsay's guest appearance in some Korean cooking show that showed this mentality off in action perfectly.

  • @sefhammer6276
    @sefhammer6276 Před 4 měsíci

    Now I am considering maybe buying this one day because I love to learn from people with a passion greater than mine. Like when I can feel their passion

  • @J.5.M.
    @J.5.M. Před 6 měsíci

    Honest review. Appreciate it!

  • @kaygee8343
    @kaygee8343 Před 3 měsíci

    As you were talking about Gordon Ramsey, I was thinking about Thomas Keillers' classes. I've seen some of them and was wondering what your take on his teaching style would be. So yeah, I'd love to see a review of his Master Class.

  • @jennaolson7651
    @jennaolson7651 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Everybody has their own ways of doing things. Yes, Gordo has mastered his way, and I love the way he puts things together. However, you are also a kitchen wizard and know what you’re doing. The beauty of cooking is learning from each other and in the end cooking better. Old school/now school need to bond and the world will be a better place 😀. I love your content, thank you so much for this

  • @pamtryph2189
    @pamtryph2189 Před 6 měsíci

    Yes! Please review Thomas Keller. I cannot afford the "experience" of the French Laundry, although I live nearby, so would enjoy your review tremendously.

  • @joecalderone1647
    @joecalderone1647 Před 6 měsíci

    Keep the reviews coming.

  • @CarbonPhysics
    @CarbonPhysics Před 6 měsíci

    Great review, thank you.

  • @user-rc7ld1db8v
    @user-rc7ld1db8v Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for your review. Very informative.

  • @Chris-rt3vk
    @Chris-rt3vk Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks, I liked this video. I liked that you gave your honest opinion and just your take on these kind of fancy-schmancy recipes.

  • @adams4075
    @adams4075 Před 5 měsíci

    my preferred cutting boards have the grips at the corner. I the ones I tend to use fit inside a sheet pan. When I make a station over the last sink the dish pit. When I peel onions (save the skins and roots and outer layers(s) for stock. Potatoes uses are 22L Cambros and I use a 10L for peels. (so, it's easier to empty) At home it is the largest I can fit in the dishwasher. (I don't use wood). You boys on the east coast are deprived. West Coast/Pasific Northwest (Washington State where I live) seafood is way fresher and so, is the meat tends to be closer. In season the farmers market is great. Excpect the time my brother got from fresh eggs, and one missed the light. (I was gross, but taught him a valid lesson always double check)

  • @synmad3638
    @synmad3638 Před 6 měsíci

    Very fun format!

  • @alfredsayers5969
    @alfredsayers5969 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Also make sure you do a bunch of curls to get a good pump going and put on your tightest t-shrt.

  • @-sil
    @-sil Před 6 měsíci

    Yes! Absolutely loved this video! I really appreciated your honest take. #moreplease

  • @abarciq
    @abarciq Před 6 měsíci

    You should check out Yotam Ottolenghi one. Much more home cook friendly. And those flavours!

  • @_SurferGeek_
    @_SurferGeek_ Před 6 měsíci +3

    Gordon Ramsay reached peak saturation a few years ago and even before then I had become so f'n tired of seeing him.
    I prefer CZcamsrs like yourself as you're better at connecting with the home chef. Thanks for what you do.

  • @MrinalSaurabh
    @MrinalSaurabh Před 6 měsíci +2

    I made a pure vegetarian Wellington (once) using Paneer and Mushrooms and Vegetarian Omlette.
    Turned out pretty great.

  • @knndyskful
    @knndyskful Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the review 🤙

  • @karen-hillshomestead
    @karen-hillshomestead Před 6 měsíci

    Excellent review!

  • @erint5373
    @erint5373 Před 6 měsíci

    I'd love your take on chefs who are maybe a little more akin to home cooking like the Hairy Bikers (here in the UK)

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 Před 6 měsíci

    This was great! just the highlights without all the extra fluff. I wouldn't make most of that stuff either. however, Techniques and tricks do fall out like you said. Also, about 20 minutes is a perfect video length for something like this.