Last Meals
Cheap vs Fancy Macaroni & Cheese
This episode pits Dollar Tree against Whole Foods in a mac and cheese and broccoli salad showdown, revealing surprising results about ingredient cost versus taste and quality.
Trader Joe's vs. Aldi Cooking Challenge
This episode pits Trader Joe's against Aldi in a head-to-head cooking challenge, revealing surprising differences in cost, ingredient quality, and taste for a Flamin' Hot Takis chicken sandwich and buffalo cauliflower.
Spending $50 at Walmart vs. Erewhon
This episode challenges three chefs to create the most tacos possible with a $50 budget from Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Erewhon, revealing stark contrasts in value, quality, and culinary ingenuity.
YouTubers Tell Us Their Struggle Meals
Mythical Kitchen hosts recreate and taste-test the surprisingly diverse 'struggle meals' of fellow YouTubers, from Matthew Mercer's creamy ramen to Rhett McLaughlin's polarizing mackerel and cheese cracker disc.
Dollar Tree vs. Aldi Budget Cooking Challenge
This episode pits Dollar Tree against Aldi in a budget cooking challenge, revealing surprising truths about ingredient quality and cost-effectiveness when making a Medianoche-inspired sandwich and Cuban black beans.
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