Chef James Makinson

4 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.

Pro Chef Tests.. Adam Ragusea's NY Pizza at Home!
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Pro Chef Tests.. Adam Ragusea's NY Pizza at Home!

A home‑cooked recreation of Adam Ragusea’s decade‑long pizza, using a high‑hydration Italian pizza flour dough, two different tomato sauces and both low‑moisture and fresh buffalo mozzarella. The recipe includes detailed steps for a wet dough, proper fermentation, stone‑baking at 550°F, and tips for achieving a crisp crust and balanced toppings.

4 hrs 9 minServes 4$92
Italian
Pro Chef Test.. Adam Ragusea Smashed Grilled Cheese on Brioche
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Pro Chef Test.. Adam Ragusea Smashed Grilled Cheese on Brioche

A crunchy, buttery grilled cheese sandwich made with a smashed Brio's hamburger bun, white cheddar, and creamy Havarti. It’s a quick, indulgent snack that feels like a cross between a panini and a pastry.

16 minServes 1$7
American
Pro Chef REACTS.. Following Adam Ragusea’s Pizza Recipe… DISASTER or GENIUS?
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Pro Chef REACTS.. Following Adam Ragusea’s Pizza Recipe… DISASTER or GENIUS?

A home‑kitchen recreation of classic New York‑style pizza with a thin, chewy crust, tangy San Marzano tomato sauce, and a blend of low‑moisture mozzarella and Parmesan. The recipe follows Chef James Makinson’s detailed video, including dough hydration tricks, olive‑oil enrichment, and high‑heat steel baking.

2 hrs 57 minServes 4$13
American (New York‑style)
Asmongold Burger DISASTER Pro Chef Reacts to "Illegal" Hack
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Asmongold Burger DISASTER Pro Chef Reacts to "Illegal" Hack

A classic American beef burger made from scratch with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and A1 steak sauce. Follow Chef James Makinson's step‑by‑step guide for a juicy, flavorful burger that even a first‑time cook can master.

50 minServes 4$10
American