Beloved weatherman Al Roker from the Today show teamed up with Baked By Melissa founder Melissa Ben-Ishay to share Roker’s chocolate chip pancake recipe from his new cookbook, Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By. The duo showcased their cooking skills in the kitchen, with Roker bringing his signature charm and humor to the process.
As they prepared the pancakes, Ben-Ishay couldn’t help but express her excitement at having Roker in her kitchen, reminiscing about watching him on TV while growing up. The two bonded over the addition of salt to the pancakes, with Ben-Ishay explaining that it brings out the flavor, much to Roker’s surprise. After trying the finished pancake stack, they both agreed that it was “drop-the-fork delicious.”
Fans were quick to praise the collaboration, with comments like “This is THE best thing I’ve seen on the internet today! We all need a little more of Al” and “The collab we didn’t know we needed.” Many suggested that Roker should become a regular guest on Ben-Ishay’s show. Overall, it was a fun and delicious cooking session that left everyone wanting more.