https://youtube.com/channel/UCDq5v10l4wkV5-ZBIJJFbzQ I'm Ethan, it's my philosophy that once you learn the how AND why behind cooking, you become a much better cook. Why is salt the most important seasoning for cooking? How is gluten actually developed in bread making? Why does a smash burger generate more flavor compounds through browning than a grilled burger? Once I learn, I want to share that information with you, so we can all become better cooks together. TV & Film Podsync generator (support us at https://github.com/mxpv/podsync) en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:28:25 +0000 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:10:32 +0000 https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AIdro_nASBGz3OXASRVham6ZgSHJrheFcXNKHtI86bw0QeA9ENc=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj https://youtube.com/channel/UCDq5v10l4wkV5-ZBIJJFbzQ Ethan Chlebowski Ethan Chlebowski yes false eoRrxpErI0o https://youtube.com/watch?v=eoRrxpErI0o 🌐 Check out Lo Mein in the Cook Well app: https://www.cookwell.com/download RECIPE LINKS: 🌶️ Spicy Beef Lo Mein: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/spicy-beef-lo-mein 🦐 Shrimp Lo Mein: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/classic-shrimp-lo-mein 🐔 Chicken Lo Mein: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/higher-protein-chicken-lo-mein Sources / Videos Mentioned: - Made with Lau Lo Mein: https://youtu.be/iRxDpjNDt3A?si=edsigSdgayvtHdty - Jason Farmer Lo Mein: https://youtu.be/iRxDpjNDt3A?si=zCBEa2uwyN-u_PJ9 - School of Wok Lo Mein: https://youtu.be/gkVsRBx-QYM?si=f_RqCV6bI9d9ki8n ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:31 What are the best noodles for Lo Mein? 3:41 What is the difference between Lo Mein and Chow Mein? 5:07 How do you make the sauce? 8:12 What aromatics should you experiment with? 9:46 What are the common protein choices for lo mein? 11:08 What type of vegetables can I use? 12:30 Final taste test: Takeout vs Homemade Lo Mein (3) 16:08 Outro MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:01:02 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski Why I Was Wrong About Lo Mein. 16:48 false 1 jWGuL8Ngk1s https://youtube.com/watch?v=jWGuL8Ngk1s Cook Well app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cook-well-for-home-cooks/id6748092442 (iOS) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cookwell.app&hl=en_US (Android) Cheesesteak recipe: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/cheesesteak OTHER STUFF 🌐 My recipe website ➔ https://www.cookwell.com/ 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➔ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ Sources / Videos Mentioned: - The #1 Cheesesteak In Philly That Won a Michelin Award: https://youtu.be/aj9cYLcIGLY?si=KrK9hIUzpOZeHnoh - All The Best Philly Cheesesteaks Use This 1 Rare Ingredient: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPse6Kqx5es - Pat's vs. Geno's! Which Tourist Trap Philly Cheesesteak is Better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZcXguzWh1k&t=70s ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:56 Bread 4:54 Beef choices 8:23 Cheese choices 9:40 Onions choices 13:20 Final Taste Test 16:31 Cook Well app is now available! MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:30:37 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski I tested Budget vs Expensive Cheesesteaks 18:15 false 2 bb1GohjaYPk https://youtube.com/watch?v=bb1GohjaYPk Made In is offering up to 30% off during their Winter Savings Event. Use my link and get some of the best deals of the year - https://madein.cc/0226-ethan OTHER STUFF 🌐 My favorite website: https://www.cookwell.com/ 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:41 There is no perfect grocery system 3:50 Low cost groceries still taste good 8:22 80% of cooking should be low activation energy 13:09 Two grocery trips are probably better than one 16:31 Make it meaningful MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:47 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski How to Grocery Shop without wasting your time and money. 18:45 false 3 YzWNJBr6th4 https://youtube.com/watch?v=YzWNJBr6th4 Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring this video. Head to http://wildgrain.com/ETHAN and use code "ETHAN" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:01 1 - Try using shallots instead of onions 3:07 2 - Dried dill is criminally underrated 5:00 3 - Know when to pay for convenience 7:52 4 - Buy cheap steak, but not for steak night 9:23 5 - Add spices after cooking, not before 11:02 6 - Cut vegetables to control their flavor 12:09 7 - Building contrast instead of complexity 13:27 8 - Cook what you have, not what the recipe says 15:40 9 - Organize spices for enjoyment 17:05 10 - Drawer liners are your friend 17:55 11 - Keep a bar caddy in the fridge 18:43 12 - Buy a food service foil roll MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:45:02 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski 12 simple ideas that ACTUALLY improved how I cook. 20:37 false 4 6lg1AeCq8Ko https://youtube.com/watch?v=6lg1AeCq8Ko I was in Italy when I saw a block of Parmigiano-Reggiano that was over 100 months old. At that point, I had one question: what does that even taste like? To find out, I didn’t just try the 100-month—I also bought 24, 40, and 60-month Parm too, and compared them all side by side to see how time actually changes the taste, aroma, and texture. OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cookwell/cook-well-app Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:50 How is Parmigiano Reggiano made? 5:06 Taste Test: 12 vs 24 vs 40 vs 60 vs 100 month Parm 11:33 Why does the flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano change as it ages? 17:11 Is 100 month old Parmigiano worth it? MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:02 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski Does 8 Year Old Parmesan Cheese Actually Taste Good? 21:35 false 5 XsQAuVJLYzI https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsQAuVJLYzI Thank you to Mint Mobile for partnering with us on this video! Visit our partner https://yt.link/GU5ICiM to get 3 months of premium wireless for $15 a month. $45 upfront payment for 3-mo 5GB plan ($15/mo equivalent) required. Taxes & fees extra. New customer offer for first 3 mos only. Over 35GB may slow when network is busy. Includes up to 10GB hotspot. Videos stream at ~480p. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See mintmobile.com for details. In this video, I want to see how many CAVA bowls I can make with a $46 grocery budget. Spicy Lamb + Avocado Recipe: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/spicy-lamb-meatball-cava-bowl Chicken + Rice Bowl Recipe: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-cava-bowl CAVA Grocery List Breakdown: https://ethanchlebowski.notion.site/2b541d72a0d380d78702deca4e7026e3?v=2b541d72a0d3817395e3000ce63a6f9d&source=copy_link OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chlebowski/ 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cookwell/cook-well-app Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Ordering 3 Different Bowls 4:25 Grocery Shopping & Cooking 12:20 Homemade CAVA Taste Test MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:54 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski Are "slop bowls" a waste of money? 15:57 false 9 b0IvaSQUWIw https://youtube.com/watch?v=b0IvaSQUWIw Made In is offering up to 30% off during their Black Friday Sale. Use my link and get the best deals of the year ➔ https://madein.cc/1125-ethan The 6 Levels of Onions reference page: https://www.cookwell.com/education/video-companion/the-six-levels-of-onions OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cookwell/cook-well-app Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Level 10:07 Level 2 13:40 Level 3, 4, 5, 6 22:57 Test 1: Raw vs Pickled vs Charred 25:22 Test 2: Sweated vs Sautéed vs Caramelized MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:30:07 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski This 29 minute video will change how you think about Onions. 29:13 false 10 bkXCrGhWB04 https://youtube.com/watch?v=bkXCrGhWB04 In this video, I want to see if it can be faster and cheaper to make Chipotle at home. Braised Beef Recipe: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/braised-beef-tacos Grocery List Breakdown: https://ethanchlebowski.notion.site/2b541d72a0d380f0b240eb280851a46d?v=2b541d72a0d381e0a9d6000ce34e7e97&source=copy_link OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Why the Chipotle Quesadilla is Genius 2:26 Ordering Takeout vs Shopping & Cooking 12:20 Homemade Chipotle Taste Test MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:01:22 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski Is Chipotle a Waste of Money? 15:54 false 12 escbOUbzu9A https://youtube.com/watch?v=escbOUbzu9A In this video, we cover how soy sauce makes food taste good, what types of soy sauce are worth buying, and how soy sauce can be used to create hundreds of dishes. OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chlebowski/?hl=en 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cookwell/cook-well-app Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Mistake 1: Not knowing what your Soy Sauce tastes like 9:03 Mistake 2: Buying the wrong Soy Sauce 18:08 Mistake 3: Following Soy Sauce stereotypes MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:45:04 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski 3 Mistakes Most People make when using Soy Sauce. 22:18 false 13 fjXHi3MFdtU https://youtube.com/watch?v=fjXHi3MFdtU I've always wondered what would happen if you took the same exact recipe but bought budget friendly vs more expensive options of the same ingredients and taste tested them side by side. 🍝 Spaghetti & Meatballs: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/spaghetti-and-meatballs 🧾 Grocery List Breakdown: https://ethanchlebowski.notion.site/26141d72a0d380eaac58c1df20617804?v=26141d72a0d3815da7d0000cc55ea7de&source=copy_link OTHER STUFF 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free) ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter 📸 Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ethan.chleb... 📲 We are building an app for Home Cooks ➔ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Sources Mentioned: ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:43 How this video will work 2:32 Grocery Shopping Breakdown 6:18 Making Spaghetti + Meatballs 9:51 Taste Test: High end vs Budget 12:11 What ingredients should you spend on and which should you save on? MISC. DETAILS Includes music by Tom Fox: https://www.tomfox.site/ Filmed on: Sony FX3 & Sony A7C Voice recorded on Shure MV7 Edited in: Premiere Pro Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:01:22 +0000 Ethan Chlebowski Do Expensive Groceries make better Spaghetti & Meatballs? 15:28 false 16