Can planning beat cooking… or does time at the stove matter more?

In this challenge, we split the clock 70/30 each way!

Two home cooks.
One gets 21 minutes to cook and just 9 minutes to plan.
The other gets 21 minutes to plan… and only 9 minutes to cook 😬

Same ingredient options. Same total time. Totally different strategies.

Watch to see whose dish survives the pressure, whose plan falls apart, and whether preparation really does beat execution…

Download the latest version of Sidekick here – https://onelink.sorted.club/vWe9/16y1dsh9
We’ve rebuilt how planning, shopping and cooking fit together so weeknights feel calmer, clearer, and far less “what on earth are we eating?”
To celebrate the update, we’re running a one-off prize draw for Sidekick subscribers.

What you could win:
A Sorted chef cooking with you in your own kitchen
Up to 2 hours at your home
A menu designed around you

Please Read T&Cs here – https://help.sortedfood.com/hc/en-gb/articles/24705054125596-Sidekick-Prize-Draw-Jan-2026-T-Cs

Why’s it so awesome?
– Discover new ingredients and dishes
– Boost your confidence in the kitchen
– Reduce the stress of deciding what to cook EVERY day
– Make grocery shopping simple, with an automatically-generated list
– Cook more sustainably & reduce your food waste

Sign up for our Sorted Studio Pass – access exclusive BTS livestreams and loads more in our new YouTube Membership. Get more info here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyehHM_eo4g5JUyWmms2LA/join

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Can planning beat cooking… or does time at the stove matter more?

In this challenge, we split the clock 70/30 each way!

Two home cooks.
One gets 21 minutes to cook and just 9 minutes to plan.
The other gets 21 minutes to plan… and only 9 minutes to cook 😬

Same ingredient options. Same total time. Totally different strategies.

Watch to see whose dish survives the pressure, whose plan falls apart, and whether preparation really does beat execution…

Download the latest version of Sidekick here – https://onelink.sorted.club/vWe9/16y1dsh9
We’ve rebuilt how planning, shopping and cooking fit together so weeknights feel calmer, clearer, and far less “what on earth are we eating?”
To celebrate the update, we’re running a one-off prize draw for Sidekick subscribers.

What you could win:
A Sorted chef cooking with you in your own kitchen
Up to 2 hours at your home
A menu designed around you

Please Read T&Cs here – https://help.sortedfood.com/hc/en-gb/articles/24705054125596-Sidekick-Prize-Draw-Jan-2026-T-Cs

Why’s it so awesome?
– Discover new ingredients and dishes
– Boost your confidence in the kitchen
– Reduce the stress of deciding what to cook EVERY day
– Make grocery shopping simple, with an automatically-generated list
– Cook more sustainably & reduce your food waste

Sign up for our Sorted Studio Pass – access exclusive BTS livestreams and loads more in our new YouTube Membership. Get more info here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyehHM_eo4g5JUyWmms2LA/join

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But here’s the big question… Did we miss anything?! What should be on our list for our next visit with @jet2com and @VisitmaltaGozoComino ??

Check out the full episodes on YouTube.

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What happens when 3 professional chefs watch our funniest and most embarrassing cooking mistakes back?

In this episode, three chefs sit down with three home cooks to rewatch some of our worst (and funniest) moments in the kitchen. From questionable techniques to habits that should never have made it past the edit… nothing is off limits.

But this isn’t just a reaction video.

The chefs break down exactly why these mistakes happened, what went wrong in the moment, and most importantly, how to fix them properly. Real advice. Real improvement. And a lot of laughter along the way.

Keep your eyes peeled throughout 2026 as Our Home Cooks’ skills gaps are finally (hopefully) CLOSED!

Watch all the videos featured HERE:
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWLHJzWYH_Ed5sUCRCcrrds3REe4KNEZp

Beef battle – https://youtu.be/CFlrdfm2DVM?si=QhtKSRiZBhqjYK6f
Lava Cake Battle – https://youtu.be/UJF2UKYExYM?si=vvK0qrFFrio9objs
Recipe-less Choux Pastry Challenge – https://youtu.be/3qx1nlqzjCs?si=IM7LSZlsqSXpIEss
Deep Fried Battle – https://youtu.be/rkVridLEmFk?si=om68z_QlKYLgj8-2
Food Crimes Battle – https://youtu.be/2TEIJ4EU5Qk?si=7NK3gd7mFEnIHhGe
Harry Potter Cooking Battle – https://youtu.be/C40PkehU8lk?si=j_sBgFmzjGhzP6xc
Pass it On First Ever Episode – https://youtu.be/4x-47pn6K0A?si=5LWZwHUYpb6UyGZd
Pass it On SEASONAL – https://youtu.be/HyHun3u3L7k?si=9qdYIXJhdJi2Lney
Mystery Box with a CRIMINAL Twist – https://youtu.be/IYosIXAbAHQ?si=vyW930Its3FhKQtL
Pass it on Celebration Cake – https://youtu.be/fqvQ5j9V32Y?si=p-a3volLm56cxm8v
Burger Budget Battle – https://youtu.be/wmN1zGJQpUk?si=VC4HLlp5poI4UdX9
Chef Skills Challenge FINALE – https://youtu.be/pVcjscuq96o?si=yFKBjes9whqCp4j_
Spaghetti Bolognese Comparison Test – https://youtu.be/bXLfO0jUTOQ?si=klKTYL8CDdWLBRl5

👇 Let us know in the comments
Which mistake made you cringe the most and which one have you definitely done before?

STOP EATING BORING DINNERS!

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Why’s it so awesome?
– Discover new ingredients and dishes
– Boost your confidence in the kitchen
– Reduce the stress of deciding what to cook EVERY day
– Make grocery shopping simple, with an automatically-generated list
– Cook more sustainably & reduce your food waste

Sign up for our Sorted Studio Pass – access exclusive BTS livestreams and loads more in our new YouTube Membership. Get more info here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyehHM_eo4g5JUyWmms2LA/join

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Showing off the food, the scenery and the people of Malta was easy… Trying to make sure we said the right things when the cameras were pointed at us? Not so much 😂

Enjoy some bloopers from our Ultimate Malta Food Marathon with @jet2com and @VisitmaltaGozoComino – check out the full episodes.

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