Chef James Makinson
3 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
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.
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.
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.