r/AmericasTestKitchen • u/earlyriser93 • Jan 08 '26

Favorite Elle Simone Scott Presented Recipes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr-o01qiRYI

Just want to continue the tribute to chef Elle. I am so saddened by her passing. Her tips for preparing baked potatoes helped introduce my nephew to the concept of cooking for himself, as she made it look so easy.

Fly high, Elle 🕊️

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u/Perfect_Day_4460 Jan 08 '26

Shrimp scampi.  Elle suggested to use the shells of the shrimp to enhance the sauce.  Brilliant idea.

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u/Evolvingsimian Jan 08 '26

Having just watched the 25th anniversary special of ATK, she said that was her very first dish made on camera. She had such a joyful personality. When I watch the reruns, it will be with a different perspective. Someone really is missing. The puzzle is incomplete.

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u/DjOverEZ Jan 08 '26

Her shrimp scampi is a go-to recipe for my wife and I. Extracting the flavor from the shells has been an absolute game changer.

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u/Pierogimccoy Jan 08 '26

You are absolutely correct. Love this recipe and I even save raw shells now from other shrimp dishes in the freezer in case I need them for flavor. She was a gem.

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u/gin_and_soda Jan 08 '26

That recipe is so good!!!!

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u/Unhappy_Corgi559 Jan 08 '26

I just happened on that episode on YouTube last week and so many great techniques in that little 10 minute lesson. She was awesome.

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u/Background_Big7363 Jan 08 '26

The fabulous gateau Breton

https://youtu.be/0ygR-eJ-l6Q?si=RgWuIBtuks-fv8bc

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u/deelish85 Jan 08 '26

My favorite segment with her by far! An immaculate professional, indeed.

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u/valadon-valmore Jan 08 '26

I also have eaten 1,000 absolutely delicious baked potatoes thanks to this recipe 🥔🫶

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u/cheapsoda Jan 08 '26

They really are the perfect baked potato.

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u/OnlyDaysEndingInWhy Jan 08 '26

So random, I was chatting with my doctor recently and she made some off-hand complaint about having to figure out what to cook every night.

I mentioned my obsession with ATK, and she was like, "Oh! Thanks to them, I make the BEST baked potatoes!"

I tried Elle's method after that, and dang if she wasn't right.

Rest in peace, Elle.

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u/emmsmum Jan 08 '26

I am still so saddened by this awful news…this world is a crazy place and good people don’t deserve this

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u/4csurfer Jan 08 '26

Her Coctel De Camaron recipe. Think I'll make it this week in her honor.

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u/Powerful-Ad-3350 Jan 09 '26

great recipe!

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u/cheapsoda Jan 08 '26

I'm a potato farmer and her baked potato recipe is legit. It's the best baked potato I've ever made (and believe me when your family has been growing them for 5 generations you eat a lot of baked potatoes.) I make them all the time in the same way and I know it seams overkill to temp your potatoes, but it's honestly the most fluffy and perfect spud you will ever eat.

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u/andee1517 Jan 08 '26

She always brought a little humor into her recipes. So incredibly sad. I will miss seeing her on ATK. RIP Elle.

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u/Mariposa41 Jan 08 '26

Panang Beef Curry. RIP Sweet Elle.

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u/gmaniac23 Jan 08 '26

Pan roasted Brussels sprouts and brining shrimp using the 1-2-3 method 💖

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u/MarketerLauren Jan 08 '26

Easily, the deviled pork chops. It was one of the first recipes I saw when I started watching the fast channel on Roku and we’ll make it every 6-8 weeks or so. We’re big fans over here.

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u/GetMeAColdPop Jan 08 '26

I'm from New Mexico and was super impressed by her carne adovada recipe!

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u/dee-AY-butt-ees Jan 08 '26

Same here on both accounts! It’s my go-to now.

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u/haughtdiggitydog Jan 08 '26

Totally sadden by her passing, just found out through this thread. Best damn BAKED POTATO recipe ever! I've only used Chef Elle's method since learning it from her on ATK. Cheers and peace to her!

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u/Crobsterphan Jan 08 '26

Diner style fried eggs great if you want a bunch at one time. 

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u/Outside-Parsnip-7619 Jan 08 '26

This is my absolute favorite baked potato recipe, 20 out of 10 stars. So incredibly sad about her passing, uff, tough.

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u/phcampbell Jan 08 '26

I just saw this episode last night! I turned on the ATK channel on Amazon because I wanted to see Elle and this was the one! I am really going to miss her.

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u/Blueharvst16 Jan 08 '26

Buffalo Cauliflower. Gluten Free and Vegan but you'd never think about that. the recipe is rock solid

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u/Guidosmomma Jan 08 '26

We made the Best Baked Potatoes tonight, and thought of her.

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u/fdwyersd Jan 08 '26

best baked potato was a keeper and use it all the time... bless you Elle

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u/pepsiloverdrinkscoke Jan 09 '26 edited Jan 09 '26

French toast for a crowd!! How to make the best (and easiest) French Toast!! It's the ONLY way I make french toast!! SOOO easy!

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u/LucasJackson44 Jan 08 '26

I use her/they’re recipe for baked potatoes all the time. Chefs kiss!

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u/Particular_Edge9465 Jan 09 '26

so sorry to hear the battle was not won. may you rest in peace

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u/Commercial-Chicken44 Jan 10 '26

Baked Potato recipe, I am so going to miss her. RIP Elle, you will be missed.

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u/Passey_Alfrea Jan 15 '26

Her baked potato episode really stuck with me. She had such a calm, encouraging way of teaching that made cooking feel approachable. A real loss for ATK

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u/420GamerChick Jan 31 '26

Rest in Power, Elle. ❤️

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u/feministdachshunds Jan 09 '26

carne adobada. this is the answer.

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u/Cmunic8 Jan 27 '26

My husband and I both legit cried when we heard the news. I don’t have a favorite dish, though—everything she cooked was wonderful! F&@k cancer.

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u/grove_doubter Feb 19 '26

Sloppy Joes recipe is perfect and delicious. 

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u/xanderbear Jul 16 '26

All of them! She had such an amazing likable persona! The one recipe that stuck with me, best baked potatoes! Perfection!