Sam Jose
10 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Making my wife pasta for Valentine’s Day
A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner featuring homemade red pasta dough, a silky three‑cheese filling, and a quick creamy tomato sauce. The heart‑shaped ravioli look impressive yet are simple enough for a home cook, and the whole meal comes together in under two hours.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
A classic American pumpkin pie made from scratch using fresh roasted pumpkin, a buttery homemade crust, sweetened condensed milk, and warm spices. Served with quick homemade whipped cream, this dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering.
Making my wife Dubai chocolate strawberries
A decadent dessert that layers rich melted chocolate, a creamy pistachio‑tahini coating, and toasted phyllo crumbs on fresh strawberries. Inspired by a Dubai‑style trend, this recipe combines homemade pistachio paste with buttery toasted phyllo for a crunchy, nutty finish.
Making pasta in a cheese wheel
Homemade fresh fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce made with freshly grated Parmesan from a cheese wheel. This Italian-inspired dish brings restaurant-quality pasta to your kitchen in under two hours.
Making potato pavé for my wife
A decadent French-inspired potato pavé made with herb‑infused clarified butter, baked, chilled, then deep‑fried to a golden crisp and finished with Parmesan and parsley. Perfect as an indulgent side or appetizer.
Pasta in a giant cheese wheel
A rustic Italian-inspired dinner where fresh farfalle (bow‑tie pasta) is made from scratch, tossed in a creamy vodka sauce, and finished with generous shavings of a Parmesan cheese wheel. The sauce is flambéed with vodka for a dramatic touch, giving the dish a rich, velvety flavor.
Rigatoni in the cheese wheel
Homemade rigatoni tossed in a bright basil‑pine nut pesto, finished with a dramatic vodka flambé that melts fresh cheese from a wheel. The dish combines fresh pasta, aromatic pesto, and a show‑stopping flame for a restaurant‑level Italian dinner at home.
Making Tini’s Mac & Cheese
A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese made with Kavat pasta, a rich sauce of evaporated milk, heavy cream, and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan, seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Bolognese in the cheese wheel
A rich, slow‑simmered Bolognese sauce made with pancetta, beef and pork, finished with milk for extra silkiness, served over fresh pappardelle noodles and topped with Parmesan. Inspired by a memorable meal in Florence, this comforting Italian classic is perfect for a hearty dinner.
Gnocchi with vodka sauce
Homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a rich vodka tomato sauce, served in a dramatic flaming cheese wheel. This Italian comfort dish combines fluffy dumplings, creamy sauce, and a show‑stopping presentation that proves a cheese bowl is worth the splurge.