0:00finished dish presentation A close-up, eye-level shot captures a serving spoon gracefully lifting a generous portion of golden-brown potatoes au gratin, rich with melted cheese and flecks of green herbs, out of a pristine white oval baking dish with a decorative scalloped edge. The background is softly blurred, revealing glimpses of a modern black gas stovetop with metal grates and a clean white countertop. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the glistening, creamy texture of the potatoes and the crispy, golden top layer. The dominant colors in the scene are warm golden brown, creamy white, and subtle greens. A black serif font text overlay, "Potatoes Au Gratin", is prominently displayed in the upper center of the frame.
0:05whole potatoes unveiled An overhead medium shot presents a pair of female hands, adorned with light pink nail polish and a silver ring with a clear stone on the left ring finger, in the process of gently unfolding a beige and brown striped kitchen towel. Beneath the towel, two large, unpeeled russet potatoes are revealed. The scene is set on a light wooden cutting board, resting on a clean white kitchen countertop. In the background, a festive red poinsettia plant in a white textured pot adds a seasonal touch, and a white decorative bowl sits near a window, allowing natural light to fill the space. The lighting is bright and airy. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is visible at the top of the frame.
A close-up shot focuses on a pair of female hands, with light pink nail polish and well-manicured nails, each holding one whole russet potato. The potatoes are presented slightly towards the camera, showcasing their natural, unpeeled texture. The background is a softly blurred kitchen setting, where the wooden cutting board and the red poinsettia plant are still faintly visible, suggesting the preparation area. The overall lighting is bright and clean. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains at the top of the screen.
0:09slicing potatoes mandoline An overhead medium shot displays female hands efficiently operating a white mandoline slicer on a light wooden cutting board. The left hand stabilizes the mandoline, while the right hand pushes a russet potato down the blade, producing uniform, thin slices. To the left of the slicer, a clear glass bowl is already partially filled with perfectly circular, thinly sliced potatoes. In the background, the red poinsettia plant and other white bowls are visible, providing contextual kitchen elements. The lighting is bright and consistent. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is displayed at the top of the frame.
0:12showing potato slices A tight close-up shot highlights female hands presenting a fanned stack of several perfectly thin, almost translucent circular potato slices. The slight reddish-brown edges of the slices are visible, indicating the unpeeled potato skin. The background is intentionally blurred, showing only vague shapes of the kitchen setting, possibly the wooden cutting board and mandoline. The lighting is bright and direct, emphasizing the delicate thinness of the slices. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is present at the top of the screen.
0:14blanching potatoes A medium shot, taken from a slightly elevated angle, reveals a large, light gray non-stick pot situated on a black gas stovetop. Within the pot, numerous thinly sliced potato rounds are vigorously boiling in water. A female hand, wearing a black smartwatch or fitness tracker, holds a black spatula with a wooden handle and gently stirs the potatoes to ensure even cooking. The background features a crisp white subway tile backsplash and the adjacent burners of the stovetop. The lighting is bright and uniform, illuminating the bubbling water. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is positioned at the top of the frame.
0:19cheese product shot A close-up shot showcases a pair of female hands holding a green and white package of "Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar" cheese. The packaging is prominently displayed, featuring the "Cabot Creamery" brand logo with its distinctive red barn icon. The hands hold the cheese block horizontally, presenting it clearly to the camera. The background is a blurred kitchen counter, revealing a wooden cutting board, the red poinsettia plant, and several small glass bowls containing prepped ingredients like chopped onions and minced garlic, suggesting an organized cooking station. The lighting is bright and clean. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is visible at the top.
A close-up, overhead shot captures female hands actively grating a block of light yellow cheddar cheese into a clear glass bowl using a small, black hand grater. Fine shreds of cheese are visibly falling into the bowl, accumulating at the bottom. The entire action takes place on a light wooden cutting board. In the softly blurred background, the red poinsettia plant and other small glass bowls of ingredients can be faintly seen. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the cheese and the grating process. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is still displayed at the top of the screen.
A close-up, overhead shot features female hands holding two clear glass bowls filled with grated cheese. One hand holds a larger bowl, containing a substantial amount of shredded pale yellow cheddar, while the other hand supports a smaller bowl with a lesser portion, clearly illustrating the division of the ingredient. The background consists of the wooden cutting board, with the red poinsettia plant visible and slightly out of focus in the upper left. The lighting is bright and clean, enhancing the visibility of the cheese. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is consistently displayed at the top of the frame.
A high-angle medium shot looks directly down into a spacious, light gray non-stick pan, resting on a black gas stovetop. Melted butter shimmers in the pan. A female hand carefully pours a small glass bowl of uniformly diced white onions into the hot butter, which immediately begins to sizzle. Subsequently, the hand uses a black spatula with a wooden handle to gently stir and sauté the onions, which start to soften and become translucent. The background is a clean white subway tile backsplash. The lighting is bright and clear. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is present at the top.
A high-angle medium shot, maintaining the same perspective as the previous scene, focuses on the light gray pan on the stovetop. The diced onions are now notably softer and more translucent, with a slight golden hue. A female hand pours a small glass bowl of finely minced garlic directly into the pan, joining the sautéing onions and butter. The hand then uses the black spatula to thoroughly mix the garlic into the onion mixture, ensuring it cooks evenly and releases its aroma. The lighting remains bright and clear. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is still positioned at the top of the frame.
A high-angle medium shot continues to observe the cooking process in the light gray pan on the stovetop. The sautéed onions and garlic have achieved a pleasing light golden color. A female hand sprinkles a small glass bowl of white all-purpose flour evenly over the top of the onion and garlic mixture. Immediately, the hand begins to stir the contents with the black spatula, working to incorporate the flour and create the initial stage of a roux. The lighting remains bright and clear. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is visible at the top of the screen.
A high-angle medium shot focuses intently on the gray non-stick pan atop the stovetop. The flour has been thoroughly incorporated with the sautéed onions, garlic, and melted butter, forming a thick, light-colored paste, which is the roux. A female hand steadily stirs this mixture with the black spatula, ensuring it cooks evenly and develops flavor without burning. The consistency is visibly dense and cohesive. The lighting is bright and clear, highlighting the texture of the roux. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains in the upper portion of the frame.
0:43adding white wine A high-angle medium shot captures the gray pan on the stovetop, where the roux is currently cooking. A female hand, holding a small, shiny silver measuring spoon, carefully pours a measured amount of white wine into the sizzling roux. The wine makes an audible sound as it hits the hot pan. Immediately after pouring, the hand uses the black spatula to vigorously stir the wine into the roux, deglazing the pan and helping to form a more cohesive, thickened consistency. Bright, clear lighting illuminates the process. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is displayed at the top of the screen.
0:47adding milk seasoning A high-angle medium shot continues to show the gray pan on the stovetop, now containing the thickened roux base. A female hand initiates by pouring a steady stream of white milk from a glass measuring cup into the pan. Subsequently, the same hand adds measured pinches of various seasonings – salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried green herbs (likely thyme) – directly into the developing sauce. The mixture is then thoroughly stirred with the black spatula, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and the sauce gradually thickens to a creamy consistency. Bright, clear lighting illuminates the entire process. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains visible at the top of the frame.
0:53adding cheese to sauce A high-angle medium shot captures the gray non-stick pan on the stovetop, where the creamy white sauce with visible herbs is gently simmering. A female hand tips a clear glass bowl, pouring a generous amount of pale yellow shredded cheddar cheese directly into the bubbling sauce. The cheese is then continuously stirred with the black spatula, melting seamlessly and integrating into the sauce to create an even richer, thicker, and deeply cheesy consistency. Bright, clear lighting emphasizes the texture and color of the sauce. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains at the top of the frame.
0:57coating potatoes first half A high-angle medium shot shows the gray non-stick pan on the stovetop, filled with the rich, creamy cheese sauce. A female hand gracefully tilts a clear glass bowl, allowing a large quantity of blanched, thinly sliced potatoes to cascade into the sauce. Immediately following, the hand employs a black spatula to gently yet thoroughly mix and coat the potato slices, ensuring each piece is fully submerged and drenched in the thick, white cheese sauce. Bright, clear lighting illuminates the process. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is still visible at the top of the screen.
1:01transferring coated potatoes A high-angle medium shot captures a female hand using a black spatula with a wooden handle to meticulously scoop a portion of the sauce-coated potato slices from the large gray pan. The potatoes, glistening with the thick, creamy white sauce, are carefully transferred into a small, clear glass bowl. The pan still contains a significant amount of coated potatoes, and the transferred portion is visibly dripping with the rich sauce. Bright, clear lighting highlights the texture of the coated potatoes. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains at the top of the frame.
1:05coated potatoes second half A high-angle medium shot shows the gray non-stick pan on the stovetop. The pan is now filled with the remaining thinly sliced potatoes, which are thoroughly coated in the creamy, white cheese sauce. These potatoes are ready to be transferred for assembly, showcasing a smooth, uniform coating. Bright, clear lighting illuminates the prepared ingredients. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains at the top of the frame.
1:06arranging potatoes An overhead medium shot looks directly down into a decorative white oval baking dish, which is positioned on a black gas stovetop. A female hand, featuring a black smartwatch or fitness tracker on the wrist, meticulously arranges individual sauce-coated potato slices upright and overlapping in neat, concentric rows within the dish. The potatoes appear pale yellow and glisten with the creamy white sauce, indicating thorough coating. Bright, clear lighting enhances the visibility of the arrangement. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" persists at the top of the frame.
1:09dish ready for baking A close-up shot captures a pair of female hands holding a decorative white oval baking dish. The dish is now completely filled with neatly arranged, sauce-coated potatoes au gratin. The potato slices are stacked upright and fanned, creating an attractive layered texture, and are thoroughly drenched in the creamy white sauce with subtle flecks of green herbs. The background is a softly blurred kitchen stovetop. The lighting is bright and clean, highlighting the preparation. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" remains consistently at the top of the frame.
1:12topping and covering A medium shot, taken from a slightly elevated perspective, shows a female hand sprinkling the remaining grated cheese evenly over the top of the meticulously arranged potatoes au gratin in the white oval baking dish. The dish is situated on the black gas stovetop. After the cheese is generously applied, the hands then carefully cover the entire baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil, meticulously pressing down the edges to create a secure seal. Bright, clear lighting illuminates these final preparation steps. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" persists at the top of the frame.
A close-up, eye-level shot proudly presents the perfectly baked potatoes au gratin in the elegant white oval baking dish, resting on a black gas stovetop. The top layer of cheese has achieved a beautiful golden-brown color, exhibiting a delightfully bubbly and slightly crispy texture. Small flecks of vibrant green herbs are visible, adding a fresh garnish. The creamy sauce is gently bubbling around the edges of the dish, hinting at its rich and warm interior. The overall impression is one of a comforting, appetizing, and skillfully prepared dish. The lighting is bright and warm, effectively highlighting the golden hues and textures. The text overlay "Potatoes Au Gratin" is centered at the top of the frame in a black serif font.
