Can A Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese Satisfy A Mac 'N' Cheese Lover?

Q loves mac & cheese, but he's lactose intolerant! Can Merle come up with a vegan mac & cheese recipe that's just as good as his mom's classic mac recipe?
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Vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
1 cup raw cashews
Warm water, for soaking cashews
1 head of garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 cups cold water
1¼ cups panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons vegan butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked elbow pasta, cooked according to package instructions until al dente
PREPARATION
1. Add the cashews to a medium bowl and cover with warm water by 1 inch. Soak for 3-4 hours, until the cashews are softened and plump, then drain.
2. While the cashews are soaking, make the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Cut off the top ½ inch of the head of garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Replace the top of the head of garlic and wrap tightly in foil. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the cloves are easily pierced with a fork. Unwrap the garlic and let cool completely. Once cooled, remove all of the cloves from their skins.
4. Add the soaked cashews and roasted garlic cloves to a high-powered blender. Add the cold water and blend on high speed until completely smooth. 30-60 seconds. Set aside.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the panko, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt and mix with a spatula to coat with the oil. Toast for 3-5 minutes, until the bread crumbs are lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove the panko from the pan and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt together the vegan butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant but not browning. Whisk in the flour, making sure there are no clumps. Cook the roux for 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously, until the flour is golden in color and fragrant.
7. Add the blended cashew mixture to the skillet and whisk well to combine with the roux. Add the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and pool when drizzled, but not so thick that it is gloppy. If the cheese sauce is too thick, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until it is the desired consistency.
8. Add the elbow noodles and toss until well coated in the sauce.
9. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs on top of the pasta in an even layer.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges of the skillet and the bread crumbs are deep golden brown.
11. Serve hot.
12. Enjoy!
RECIPE BY: Karlee Rotoly
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[@MerleONeal]

Hey everyone, thanks for watching! Mac n cheese has always been one of my favorite dishes - and I don’t know about you, but I’m NOT giving that comfort up just because I eat plant based - hopefully this video proves you don’t have to. 😊 Who else should I have on the show?? What else should I veganize?? SO MANY QUESTIONS. Help a girl out 💚

[@elliez.3561]

1. I think vegan pizza needs to be on the list. Get the pizza cheese to actually stretch (hint: tapioca starch). 2. Other ideas: Shawarma, General Tso's Chicken (or other Chinese Takeout favorites), anything pastry (cakes, puff pastry, pies, etc.), fish sushi. 3. I'd love you to figure out vegan matzah ball soup (from my testing, they're either too dense or just fall apart), but that might not have as wide of an appeal as the other things you've veganized. 4. These videos (the cookie one, too, and any others I don't know about), should be added to the "Vegan Substitute Tests" playlist, or be their own playlist. 5. Why didn't you use the vegan cheeses that Sage used? Seems simple enough to use the store-bought cheeses, and I don't know about where you are, but near me Daiya is easier to find than nutritional yeast. 6. Love you! You're so the vegan we need! It would make me so happy if you replied to my comment

[@alliahgarcia]

RIE 😍

[@beepIL]

They say vegans taste great down there, is it true?

[@emilymcnamara4571]

Ok so I know you’ve already had Aria on the show but I’m such a Maria shipper so you should totally do even more videos with him.

[@akbarfebrianto7528]

hi merle, can u make an asian dish called rendang, but vegan version ?

[@Zetraxes]

The philosophy of the shop owner is actually quite admirable and makes much more sense than going full force on meat eaters. Just make vegan food taste better

[@Viridun]

I think some vegans would disagree, as they think it should be about the ethics of exploiting animals regardless of how it tastes. But glad she's breaking stereotypes about vegan food tasting awful

[@namelastname3983]

I completely I agree with her. I feel like it’s a realistic and effective approach to minimise meat consumption

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

merle's like that too. i like how she's a calm, rational vegan who's just concerned about nature and doesn't judge others for their lifestyles. unlike some nutjob vegans who break into laboratories and free all the mice

[@otomeng5230]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f ikr? I mean I have friends who are vegans/vegeterians, and they're super friendly. But I also know some vegans out there who are very critized about non-vegan, too.

[@Viridun]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f Do you not think that if you are a vegan, and therefore think animal exploitation/suffering, that it makes sense to judge other people's "lifestyles" if they cause animal exploitation/suffering? You can disavow their actions while not thinking they are evil

[@helloharlow]

Merle is SO good on camera, she has chemistry with everyone she's paired with and manages to be charming without seeming like she's haming it up! Mad respect

[@katsweeterly2039]

truth!

[@tonightsbigloser5678]

you know she can't ham it up...... ...when shes vegan.

[@barninisaha5618]

@@tonightsbigloser5678 But she can substitute it with watermelon instead

[@cowboylikev]

@@tonightsbigloser5678 HAHAHAA

[@MellowNeptuneWaters]

I said the same thing. Authentic.

[@rosebuddear1]

Q is just the sweetest, most sincere, kindest guy...and he's not bad too look at, either.

[@maracostea8398]

And his mom makes good Mac

[@litieguai6306]

He seems like the type who purposely works out excessively and portrays a common masculine image since he knows women will idolize it excessively

[@love_handel4378]

Lan Caihe and that’s a common black man stereotype good job !!

[@azizulwahid7552]

Not bad?!?! He actually can come get this bread right now

[@kysalenay]

@@azizulwahid7552 I can’t 🤣🤣🤣

[@emmynominated]

Don’t tease the man with him seeing his mama! He was so excited at the thought of seeing her! 😂😂 Also, please veganize something for Gadiel, his commentary for everything is HILARIOUS

[@monique7019]

Marcela Garcia the notable oxtail

[@emmynominated]

Monique I would be thoroughly impressed!! Haha

[@heartsatry4280]

Yeeeees

[@sapatica]

oh my god! Can you IMAGINE if they tried to veganize mofongo con los tres golpes! just IMAGINE Gadiel!

[@lambulance]

who?

[@AGothicGirlie]

Like Merle will always be a super cute girl, BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW HANDSOME Q IS PLEASE???

[@sceneandseenful]

Yes

[@klumzheekokiie1]

Bruh that hair and that smile... Basically also that face 😍

[@klumzheekokiie1]

@@maraudamemes if you don't have anything nice to say maybe just don't say anything at all? That's just rude.

[@AGothicGirlie]

@@maraudamemes different strokes for different folks my friend

[@ratnaastari3428]

he is really attractivee 😅

[@Oathkeeper1992]

"Vegans are the Macguyvers of the culinary world." That is soooo true!

[@EURIMAKEUPTUTORIALS]

Oathkeeper1992 seriously it’s true, has anyone seen the 100 ways vegans has used cauliflower and nutritious yeasts

[@janellefrickert6522]

Fabio119 what are you doing here then ?

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@@FABIOof119 Ok Mr. NPC. Nice automated response! You should start thinking for yourself ;) At least they don't consume mothers' milk like adult babies.

[@0ihatetrolls01]

Most of the vegans I know are pasty thin and ill all the time

[@Christopher25S]

You can tell that she was the life of the party at Bible camp back in the day.

[@GigiM2014]

HAHA

[@Honeymoon1988]

Christopher David Suryanarayan OMG 😂

[@ayyubjackson2860]

😂😂😂

[@brownielove4389]

Too funny & yeah I can totally see it

[@thesnowflakediaries5267]

shes cool like that

[@christinaashley3718]

Pro tip. Never, ever, when making cashew cream/milk for recipes, add all the water in at once. Add a quater cup at a time. It makes the paste so much creamier and more blended. Huge difference!

[@moymouypalaboy]

Great tip! Thank you! Will do it next time

[@recoil53]

Yeah, you don't want everything swimming around, you need to let the solids sit down near the blades.

[@pretelquetzal]

Thanks!!

[@raynabruce]

Ikr was thinking the same thing when she emptied the whole thing into the blender.

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Great Alternative dishes All Vegan on my channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@Cloudipy]

I really liked the speech of the owner of that restaurant about the importance to not just be vegan but to also care for the distance and conditions in which your food grew and that we should really work to develop local food farms, like this it has low carbon foot print, it's organic and ethical so it's healthier and doesn't rely on like slavery, and like this you participate in developing small businesses near you, It was really fresh to see someone phrase all these concerns for local farming out loud in this age of environmental crisis

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Great Alternative dishes All Vegan on my channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@boho_sol]

I totally agree with Sage's owner. I'm not vegan, but I've been incorporating plant based subs and recipes in my life because I feel better when I eat less animal products. I've seen more grocery stores carrying their own brand of cheap vegan food because people want it, which is nice to see!

[@Nijilove78]

Me too! I like meat, but I've been wanting more veggies in my diet. I've had a vegan mac but it was..... okay. I hope this is better

[@boho_sol]

@@Nijilove78 I like Annie's brand of vegan mac and cheese but it can be a little bland. I think all the seasonings here (& the fact that it's fresh) will make it taste really good.

[@Nijilove78]

@@boho_sol annie's? that sounds familiar. is that an organic brand? where can I find it?

[@boho_sol]

@@Nijilove78 Yes, it's an organic brand that's typically in the natural food aisle at the grocery stores I've been to. I'm in the US, so I've seen it at Kroger (or Ralphs), Target, Whole Foods, HEB, and I've ordered it from Amazon Fresh. They seem like they're available in the US, but I'm not sure about internationally. Where are you located?

[@Nijilove78]

@@boho_sol I'm here in America too. I think i've seen this brand at walmart, but i don't recall ever seeing any vegan options

[@mizzAfricanPrincess]

At this point, I am convinced that merle would have chemistry with a wood chip. she just so freaking likable.

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Great Alternative dishes All Vegan on my channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@danaeantoine2578]

I Iike how he’s so open minded!!

[@miles_quartz]

I love this series so much! It even inspired to be less nervous about being "openly" vegan and I've gotten tons of my friends to try my vegan stuff and a lot of them actually enjoyed it! One friend tried my vegan pizza rolls and said they were some of the best he'd ever had,which made me extremely happy :,)

[@niijigod3864]

Wow vegan pizza rolls?! I want them now

[@hime_ichi]

how do you make these?

[@senselesspotato6950]

Pls share your recipe for pizza rolls, I really need to convince some of my friends that I don’t live off grass xD

[@luammerces2461]

Can relate to you man. Now I even post my dishes online and ppl are always confused, the comments are like "I thought you were vegan" cause I make and post alternatives.

[@senselesspotato6950]

Luam Merces every time me and my friends meet up in a restaurant that I chose, they are always so confused and ask me if I’m still vegan just because my food isn’t a boring salad like it usually is, when we’re out eating and my friends chose the restauran🙄

[@johannahbagaoisan9872]

merle: im a professional spooner me: no wonder aria loves u so much

[@abigailgutierrez3744]

Johannah Bagaoisan OH NOO

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Great Alternative dishes All Vegan on my channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@NsTheName]

Love Q. Only seen him in a couple videos now, but he just seems like such a nice, genuine guy.

[@izzyg.1933]

I'm falling in love with this channel! You guys make vegan food seem easy and accessible. You're also very compassionate and non-judgmental. I love how Merle said that not everyone has to go 100%, but having more people trying to implement more plant-based meals can make a difference.

[@carlysteffes9860]

Q and Merle, the collaboration we need!

[@catherineharper3883]

I need more Q content he’s the king we deserve

[@Stranded73]

"Vegans are the MacGyvers of the culinary world..." True!

[@crystaleniola]

Stranded73 what is a macgyver

[@koolk2269]

Crystal Waters He is a spy who makes a whole bunch of gadgets and stuff out of ordinary things like paper clips and tape.

[@crystaleniola]

koolk22 ohhk

[@janoskurko8383]

@@crystaleniola nope, they are just bastardizing recipes other people invented, if they would invent their own that would be something, this is happening at some of the top level Michelin restaurants, they creating stand alone exceptional dishes which are vegan

[@katk7505]

@@janoskurko8383 there are plenty of vegan recipes out there that are entirely their own thing. Substitutions exist because people want them.

[@jen.g.]

I’m not vegan and don’t think I ever fully could be, but I love these videos because they show me little changes I can make to have less of an environmental impact. 🖤

[@nadya3864]

Chill out homie.

[@babyv2992010]

@@VeganDefinition lmao same for vegans dude. You lot are intense.

[@babyv2992010]

@@VeganDefinition meh, there are worse things

[@jen.g.]

VegCeps Wow, okay. You don’t convince people of anything by being an aggressive jerk.

[@evelienh8377]

@@VeganDefinition You need to chill tf out. Being a jerk is not going to convince people to stop eating meat and other animal products.

[@theo_aetc]

quinton is so genuinely pretty ... honestly, everyone on this is, really.

[@charlene.w.6124]

“You guys called my mum” ... “Lovely Lady” 😂😂

[@adisturbedoneandi]

'we tight now'

[@almasali1993]

So ya'll better get a video of Q's mom teaching us how to make her make her mac n cheese tho LMAOO

[@ButItsVegan]

Lol

[@Whatsamatauz]

Seriously! Can you veganize her recipe? Like 5 different kinds of cheeses sounds like heaven.

[@debrahamz6115]

Q HAS THE CUTEST PIC WITH HIS MOM 😭😭😭😭❤️

[@amandasaucedo4497]

"Let's move on before I cry." Best son ever!👏❤

[@effullgent]

That owner is so sweet, she made me tear up with how sweet she was and how much she cares and knows not everyone will be vegan.. So kind

[@exzaf]

Honestly, I feel like they should cast strangers for this. If they're her friends or coworkers, then those guests care about Merle's feelings and we're not getting a fair review

[@oliviaharris917]

agreed!!!!

[@ilovechips1327]

Her co-workers/friend’s have said they dislike some of the meals she has made before.

[@ashleymarcy265]

Her coworkers are insanely honest lol and I'm making it rn so I can confirm if its really great

[@ashleymarcy265]

I made it, it was amazing lol I didn't use bread crumbs and I added vegan shredded cheese in the sauce and some on top before baking

[@marley7659]

I am just going to screen shot Merle's reaction when Q gave her vegan mac & cheese an 8. haha

[@marinazaid8120]

Nasty

[@arielamron3664]

eww tf

[@marley7659]

@@arielamron3664 @marina zaid: She is jumping for joy when she get's a rating on her mac and cheese recipe. Why are you guys so weird? I just think it is a nice scene.

[@mariannasoscia167]

Me and my younger brother neverd tried vegan Mac & Cheese before! I should try to make that for him he's lactose intolerant to. 💛🧡🧀🍝

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

my daughter started to have lactose problems and I've tried some of the other vegan mac and cheese recipes on this channel before. honestly, it's a bit different but she loves it now and if want to kick it up a notch since both me and my daughter loves spicy we add some jalapeno peppers to give it a nice kick.

[@MayorBrownn]

@I like Potatoes it’s helping her in the long run. Mustn’t be good eating all of those hormones, especially at a young age. Instead of synthetic lactate you can just fix the root of the problem which is the dairy! I’m glad she likes it 🙂

[@MayorBrownn]

@I like Potatoes hormones in the dairy, not lactate.

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

@I like Potatoes my daughter already has a lot of allergies and I don't need her taking any more medication than she already does. the flavors that these vegan recipes that I've tried is actually really good. If there's an alternative that's healthier why not. I cook for my daughter because I love and adore her and providing food that's she's enjoyed her entire life at a minor life change isn't a big deal.

[@BRhymesss]

Honestly if you want it to be reaaaaally good I recommend vegan cream cheese & cheese shreds like sage does. It’s 10x better than the nut based ones.

[@Trund27]

Q just elevates every video he’s been in. MORE PLEASE.

[@valw486]

He is so kind and open minded. Love to see it.

[@sreeranjani8]

I want Rie next ..I love Merle as she brings amazing vegan recipes

[@nawazghani2338]

She's pregnant

[@sreeranjani8]

@@nawazghani2338 I know that...she can come after she recovers.. I just want her to be a part of this series. Because she can make Merle's vegan recipes 'fancy' :)

[@februarymarcus4015]

You can't just help but love Merle, seriously!

[@erryen]

ah finally something that I can cook here in Indonesia! all the ingredients are available here, i would like to try to make this for sure! and i really love this series, I enjoy it very much💞

[@TheBlazablee]

where did you get the nutritional yeast here in indonesia?

[@robinnicole3]

I never thought I would say this but Merle’s videos have inspired me to incorporate more plant based things into my diet and I’m so excited!

[@ashleytucker362]

Yay Merle cooks with Q!! Please do more videos together! Q your so sweet and funny! Let Q Cook more often!!

[@SoFia-ev2rb]

Love you, Merle! You make veganism more accessible!

[@abusharifah72]

That girl (Lady) who did the recipe is cool and chill AF. I like brother man's laid back vibe too. That restaurant owner was right on and not preachy!

[@siennacrippen]

The vibes of your two are simply unmatched 😂😂 omfg

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

All New Vegan channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@elle_delli834]

I’m just here for Merle, love her

[@Starzsannnie]

Grace D no one asked

[@natkuhn8316]

Purple Love why you being rude tho

[@Starzsannnie]

Nat Kuhn because there many wonderful people in the video and off the video that helped putting it up and her comment is the rude one

[@sceneandseenful]

And stay for Q 😊

[@itsthemozzmeister9720]

@@Starzsannnie um what do you mean that gdelli's is the rude one

[@nikoleplat]

I was wondering, “why are the views so low on this video? These usually are pretty popular”. And then i saw that it says “52 minutes ago”

[@jeannesgm7564]

Okay, I came looking for a recipe and found a whole three course meal featuring wholesomeness. Gosh dang I need this kind of content in my life!

[@kyky33569]

i love how neither of them are judgemental of the other and theyre both just so open minded its beautiful

[@Hopeinformer]

Thank you for this video. I'm all for making my own vegan mac n' cheese from scratch. I don't care for Daiya or Follow Your Heart cheese. The best vegan cheddar I've found is actually Parmela Creamery Aged Nutcheese. But vegan cheeses are SOOOO expensive, especially compared to regular dairy cheese.... WHY!?

[@miles_quartz]

I don't know if you were asking for a real answer or not lol, but you'd think that since you're using far less resources to make the vegan option they'd be cheaper, but it's probably because when something is made on such an industrial scale it can be sold for less and still make the same profit. That's my guess

[@Hopeinformer]

@@miles_quartz That's a pretty good guess. You're probably right. Thank you for the insight Kyle.

[@larisa138]

I’ve noticed the ingredients in Parmelas are higher quality than other brands at the store but GAH DAMN do they make good cheese. Once it’s melted it really tastes like dairy!

[@nettyspeaks]

It's not fake food so it's gonna cost more

[@shelly1785]

I found a pack of vegan cheese slices for 2$ at Walmart by the produce. It's so good

[@jahrushacoke-talbot7001]

This chef’s approach to veganism is amazing 👏🏾

[@VeronikaCroft]

I need to hear more of Mollie's (the shop owner) wisdom. Her approach and viewpoint of the world of the world is so rational and realistic. Also, Merle looks so much like Jennifer Connelly.

[@rissadenny]

i love that she doesn’t same people and force them to be 100% vegan 🌱 it’s super encouraging for me, someone who eats vegan 90% of the time to go all the way but not feel pressured

[@chloeparker4488]

I love Q want to see more videos with him in

[@helenlucka]

I love Merle so much! Extra good energy

[@Mks71999]

I love how Merle gets along with everyone 😊

[@arachniderouge]

I love how Merle explains what each ingredient is supposed to add in terms of texture and flavor in very simple and understandable terms. She rules!

[@josephinekromer2827]

I want a tee that says "vegans are the Macgyver of the culinary world" lol! Love it!

[@givemecookies5078]

day 1 of commenting random stuff: i would really like to eat them actually

[@aroundth3w0rId]

You mean mac'gyvers?

[@thijsbaarda]

Nice one, definitely made me hungry watching this. To make it even healthier, I substitute about half of the macaroni with cauliflower. for extra taste (burned bits) pan fry the cauliflower. But if you want to keep it simple, just chop it up and boil the cauliflower in the same water as the pasta. Oh and another tip is to put some soy sauce into the cheese sauce, gives it more savoury taste and helps with the colour too.

[@peige5492]

I was having a rough day and I thought " I'll watch Merle, she'll make me feel better". Thanks for bringing so much happiness and positivity to the internet, Merle!

[@denisez9607]

Anyone else got Aria vibes when Merle said, "The cashew is very a powerful nut" at 5:22? That subtle head back tilt. I think they're really rubbing off on each other. 😍

[@14renst]

have such a big crush on Q, knowing hes vegan adjacent makes me love him 100 times more

[@ReelDreamer]

Q went straight for his mama's mac and cheese at the end, though! 😂

[@lailinshale]

The emotional exhale when talking about collard greens was SO ME

[@ndooley3]

Q makes these videos even more appealing

[@sparshranjan9301]

Adam is the quiet backseat producer in worth it & Rachel is the upbeat backseat producer in substitute (I guess...)

[@suhixx1676]

He: „It‘s a good sh*t!“ Subtitles: „It‘s a good (bleep)“

[@yusuufibrahim530]

Oh man. The lady who owns that restaurant speaks so nicely and cares about the animals and environment. I would love to go to her restaurant xx

[@toar3191]

Hey merle , I love your videos , I'm been vegetarian since I'm 5 y/o , now I'm 23, and all the ideas and inspirations you provide through your videos are amazing , keep it up !

[@applecake2888]

It would be interesting if Rachael actually filmed her research with her eating 5 mac n cheese hahaha

[@SamElle]

Ahhhh finally a Mac and cheese recipe I can try since I’m allergic to dairy!

[@ailenfavero8571]

you can tell how much fun they had making this video

[@KindaDIY444]

Such awesome energy, you two! Making this now so I can survive today lol

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

All New Vegan channel! Try My Mac & Cheese Johanny's Vegan Mac & Cheese "Best Ever" Holiday Side Dish "Great" for Family gatherings!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fNaYqtf8yjZqc

[@maleah1233]

when i was watching this ofc the only loud thing u said was “lube it up” and “OOH YEAH” so now my mom thinks i’m watching something bad😂

[@skylermarsh7010]

This is literally how I've been making my mac n cheese at home for years haha

[@uareri27]

Love the approach of the Sage bistro owner! This is the way it should be. A very peaceful way of introducing vegan food into meat-eaters life.

[@vickysantowski8575]

these two together give off immaculate vibes

[@T.5-18]

"Vegans are the MacGyvers of the culinary world." No truer words!

[@EruPii93]

Subs: "Oh (bleep) I love mac and cheese" Sound: *uncensored*

[@micheleharris2361]

Q is awesome - the two of you work well together, very fun

[@spring7643]

I hate most vegan mac and cheese recipes, but you guys are giving me hope again 🙏

[@guppygills]

bring Q back every time PLEASE

[@djvw9]

Merle: *eats banana while driving* Me: Same😁

[@briannajimenez7]

A Merle & Q collab? We love to see it.

[@carikabester6310]

I like these two they're communicating well unlike some guests I've seen on this

[@orlyshiner1181]

Q is so adorable i-

[@imterribee]

I’m just surprised someone said this was some of the best Mac and cheese he ever had and it has Daiya!!! Props to the chef for making Daiya taste good in something!! 🙌🏻

[@C3SIL3Y]

The best person to have on the show. Their chemistry is the best!

[@aleksandrawalczynska9141]

Made it and it was soo good. I thought about putting normal cheese in it but when I tried it I did t think I needed it anymore. It is soo good on its own. Highly recommend.

[@ianhajjahnai2290]

I feel like everyone forgets the secret ingredient to the perfect Mac & Cheese: Ground mustard powder or straight mustard from the bottle!

[@oberon725]

This was such a fun, feel-good episode!

[@damlah.7452]

Q reminds me so damn much of Russ. Physically and characteristically. Love him he’s so chill and funny

[@shesaballer35]

Q and Merle are by far my faves i loved this

[@enaajuneja6021]

Merle- 10:19 "I can't look" Also Merle- 10:21

[@freelychui9091]

“I’m professional spooner” 👀

[@BRhymesss]

I make mine similar to sage’s! I make a roux and then add lots of garlic, nut milk vegan cheeses (mozzarella & cheddar) & cream cheese & nutritional yeast And it is SO good. I find everyone likes it more than the nut based versions I’ve made before.

[@CinnamonBasic]

I love this series soo much! I love food content but Im vegan so im so happy to have such wholesome vegan content

[@summerleigh614]

HOLY CRAP😂😂😂 Y'all need to team up more often!!!!! 🙌 Can't wait to try out this recipe!💜

[@TheCaliMack]

Okay, I'm starting to enjoy seeing these vegan recipes.

[@4evergreene]

Merle, you and Q are fabulous together! Great chemistry. And I just love your comment that "vegans are the culinary McGyvers of the world." So true! And you, my dear, are a GREAT McGyver.

[@joeblowjo]

I'm glad he went vegan for ethical reasons not just for health. What a great guy

[@lRomez]

Cap. He was just being nice. Was never going to rate Merle’s lower than Sages.

[@chauntyboo2848]

Im saying

[@aritramaitra3341]

"directly from your mouth to my ears." *Points to his eyes*

[@mackenzieblack1904]

I don't think I would ever fully become vegan but, these videos have encouraged me to start incorporating plant based meals into my diet and im more open to trying vegan foods. I feel like there is a stereotype that vegan food doesn't taste as good as food with animal products so I enjoyed seeing how these videos showed how delicious vegan food is! I also love how sweet Merle is with her guests in each video!

[@juliawhite2273]

Would love Q’s Moms Mac & cheese recipe! I have tried SO many recipes & none seem to truly give me that satisfaction that causes me to stick to just 1 recipe for life, like Q’s Moms recipe obviously does! Love y’all!