FAST Meals That Will Save Your Sanity

[@kelkka7]

Hey, I'd like to see a video about how you take care of your chopping board and knives and all the other kitchen equipment.

[@MsCValentiner]

Yes, please! And storage of staples like your mooch-mixes! Thank you!

[@marci9669]

Yes, please! And what you prepare for Frankie’s meals! ❤❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Watch my last one and I did a kitchen essentials

[@DerekSarnoChef]

@@marci9669Frankie’s meal are shown in this

[@kzen9]

Do you prefer a particular vegan kibble for Frankie? I have 2 hounds that eat my pay check and would love to do what you’re doing. Our greyhound has a sensitive stomach & our foxhound can’t do winged things so we’ve been stuck with beef for both & I’d like to quit contributing to that suffering since I do so for my human family food choices.

[@lynnewahl5232]

Hi Derek: I never realized cooking could be so much fun! Finally at the age of 83. Whoop whoop.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Rock on!

[@riverbilly64]

And it’s creative!

[@beverleyhall6836]

I love Derek Lynnne, Let’s whoop whoop together I am 88 and learning so much from him. My cat Harry loves Frankie. what a joy they both are.

[@lynnewahl5232]

@@beverleyhall6836 So much love.

[@MissCallisto]

Honestly Derek, finding your channel has changed my life. I haven't eaten animal products in over two months, and have been following your recipe videos and using your cookbook. I find I'm not missing anything that I used to eat, and I feel so much better. Thank you for being a light in this world. You are appreciated ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you for eating kind

[@pagirl913.]

🙌🏼 ❤

[@eileenoreilly1979]

I was so happy to read this! Thank u from all the souls who cannot speak for themselves ❤ u are awesome!

[@viviendaquino8364]

Great to hear! Nothing better than compassionate eating.❤

[@finbohannon9581]

Not to mention all the beautiful animals that have not been through hell! So happy that someone else is recognising they don’t need to eat meat. X

[@dawnlawson7720]

I say this lovingly. I love that you are a clean freak! And... I love the way that you love Frankie. All animals need hugs and kisses too.

[@dorotheasinisi1518]

I love the way you love your dog!!!!!!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

How can we not love them

[@Sheri...]

Ditto!

[@phyllisain]

@@Sheri... We cook for our 9 dogs but use some ground beef or chicken and frozen veggies w rice or barley. What does He feed his beautiful lab?

[@Ltchg]

@@phyllisaini hope he feeds her a proper meat including diet. Putting a dog through a vegan diet is just not right

[@kathleendubois7128]

​@@DerekSarnoChef exactly❤

[@Joseph-dh9yz]

You did the right thing by "showing this" really really helpful. I can do this. Thank you Darek!

[@jiffabright]

I've gotten to the point where i just go directly to the store after i watch your new video and get the stuff to come home and make the recipe. always so simple and so delicious!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Love that! 😂👍

[@jacquelinejohnson2286]

Love how you show that good tasty food doesn't need to be cheffy or difficult or contain anything to do with an animal. One thing I'd like to ask is I always drain my chickpeas because the aqua fabia is all thick and gloopy but I've noticed yours looks more watery, am I just buying poor quality chickpeas?

[@lynnewahl5232]

@@jiffabright Me Too!😋

[@lynnewahl5232]

@@DerekSarnoChef Slow but sure I’m getting the hang of it! Just made the Kale, potatoe, carrot, chick pea garlic, red onion meal! Who knew I could do that! Now I’m making the Nutrtional yeast Ranch for my popcorn! WHOOP, WHOOP!❤️

[@sarahbernadette2129]

Same!!!!!❤

[@shadestj]

Adding the frozen veg with hot water directly into the dog bowl, is such a good hack. I'm going to try it, thanks.

[@brionfitzgerald1785]

I love how you actually eat your food, and not just give it 1 bite and end the video. Really displays the raw truth behind the "practice what you preach" method of teaching that you have.

[@bradlafferty]

I want clacking tongs as my ringtone. Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[@jim-se5xc]

A dog, you can tell by the eyes, has many, tender...regrets. Robert Dessaix.

[@mcanultymichelle]

That’s funny. I actually looked at buying some the other day cause I thought it looked pretty cool when he does that..😂

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Castanets!! Lol 💃

[@mcanultymichelle]

@@peacelovejoy8786 boy I haven’t thought about those in years. Yes you’re right that’s what they sound like.

[@Katwumyn]

Thank you for another great video, Derek! I love watching you chop veggies, and I love how you keep your work station so clean. Frankie is as gorgeous as ever!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So nice of you

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I do enjoy all your videos, but this was the one I needed to see. This practical, everyday kind of vegan cooking (simple, healthy, tasty) is what I need to know more about to keep me away from animal products. Thank you, Derek, for the educational value of your work as well as the culinary temptation of the most indulgent recipes you show us. And thank you too to Ms Frankie for adding a touch of glamour to the proceedings!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Will do more but I like to mix it up to keep me going

[@Fruitmandje20]

Authentic as always. Best dog and chef (and person) on youtube

[@tereclemmer7923]

Thanks for this video! Sharing your everyday go-to meals is super helpful for the home cooks like me 👋🏼. I love your show stopper creations, too. They are inspiring. I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks again.

[@__kiki]

This was the first meal I made in my new house! It was so tasty, even my partner who isn’t fond of “healthy” food ate their whole bowl! Thank you! Fancy recipes are fun, but I love simple, delicious, recipes like this.

[@PayoStories]

Love your channel, this is the kind of simple recipes that I've been looking for when I don't have much time during the week. The way you and Frankie are able to genuinely transmit your love of food and cooking is super contagious.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@ckbtuxie]

The captions with Frankie's thoughts made my day! 😆We make so many of your recipes now. Thank you! 💜

[@ajt0319]

@ 0:26 - my pup Lucy seconds that emotion. ❤ This is definitely going into my weekly rotation. Thanks 😋

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

Thank you for bringing your love and compassion to the world through your cooking and videos 🙏

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for sharing in it

[@mnk.7310]

Made this last night. I used sweet potatoes instead of white, and since i didn't have smoked tofu, i sliced a block of tofu, pressed it and marinated in some liquid smoke and sprinkled smoked paprika before adding to the pot. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! 😋

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Yes to garnet yams !!! Great idea❤

[@Anne-fi2tc]

Love the smoked paprika

[@phyllisain]

Thanks for sharing results w regular tofu

[@mnk.7310]

@@phyllisain My pleasure! I hope it works out for you too.

[@nadineholden3148]

HI Derek, I found your channel while I was looking for something else. Soooo glad I did! Love your video on this meal. I've been a vegetarian almost 20 years and I'm very healthy at 73 and no meds so far. I'm blessed. I just subscribed. Sending love and light from Sacramento, California

[@jeanmargolis9373]

I concur with Miss Calllisto. This menu is a godsend for when I get bogged down and tired. So easy to follow with less effort and delicious. You really are helping so many of us embracing this way of cooking/living deliciously. I also have the book and your mushroom manifesto.

[@gillianwalker9182]

Thank you Derek. I enjoy your videos very much. I went plant based decades ago after reading an article " from the farm to your plate in 6 weeks" . It also shed light on animal husbandry. That was the turning point for me. Growing up iin Mauritius, we had little meat. Our chickens, ducks and turkeys were truly organic from our backyard.and eaten for special occasions. Sadly, my family do not share my feelings; that's their choice.

[@SquirrelWizard22]

Give Frankie a raise already, Derek 😂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She always wants more.

[@maureenhanratty7388]

2nd that!

[@Jaded6911]

I gotta stop watching these videos at night. Please continue to show us all the things. The quicker the better for me. I appreciate it.

[@laurahodgson6531]

I made this today during my work from home lunchtime and it's so good! I'm not quite all the way there with being completely vegan yet but many/most of my meals are now. Am so glad to have found your channel Derek, thank you.

[@jeremystone3186]

I've never had so much fun watching social media content or been so excited when new videos pop up. This channel has inspired me to cook more, and I'm so grateful that you're sharing your love of cooking and compassion for animals. Thank you.

[@baypony50]

It's great how you break down and simplify the steps with your recipes..this looks delicious. My dog is gonna love Frankie's 'kibble toss'. Thank you!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She loves that

[@nanny8675309]

I love that you’re showing this because this is what I do on a regular basis and what I love about recipes like this is you can easily change the spices to have variety. A little bit of curry powder and tahini poured on top or ginger and soy.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Exactly 👍

[@Mushroomstops]

Derek, your music is always interesting and never boring. It’s always a vibe.

[@LisaZepeda-qp7wf]

I just made this. I have been watching your videos for hours on end for the last month and swearing that I would make something soon! I finally did. I made this and it's delicious!! I did add some diced avocado because I love avo! My intention is to make most or all of your recipes from your videos! I love your cooking. I love your energy! I love Frankie! I'm so very thankful that someone like you shares his recipes and secrets. You are helping vegans around the world and hopefully many converts too. I'm kind of blindly in love with you but I'm sure it's just everything about you :) I just got married so I guess I shouldn't feel that way but how are we supposed to resist you?? Thank you again! I'll keep watching you for hours every night!! :)

[@CSULou]

My favorite part is watching you and Francesca eat what you cook 🙂❤🐶 Much love from Northern California!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much

[@kellynkarr6270]

Dude. This looks like the PERFECT thing to make for a busy work week. Thanks D!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Yes!!

[@louiseglaser3382]

Thank you Derek. Im trying, I love all creatures great and small!!! I live alone and these videos are life saving for me.

[@sondyg]

Hey, Derek, you are such a light and source of joy in the midst of some of the nonsense I see on KZbin. Just a suggestion, try putting the greens in a colander and set that into a bigger pot so that you can pour the water/carrot/potato mixture over it and then when you're ready to drain, you can just pull up the colander and have all that stock leftover for another application. Really love all of your videos and the energy you bring to all of your videos. Keep being you!

[@IBINYON]

Man, I love this! Need this once a week for sure. Love the nice clean up. Thanks!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like it!

[@pancakeflux]

Big fan of cleaning while cooking. It makes such a big difference in the experience and enjoyment of it all. Preach!

[@rinchenpurple98]

You’re an amazing chef, thanks for all the recipes filled with compassions 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So nice of you thanks for bringing kind

[@GodsDope]

Thank god! I love your recipes, but a lot of them are simply not for m busy day with kid. This is PERFECT! I'll do it next week, though instead of carrots I will include pumpkin. I'm sure the little one will love it too. Thank you!

[@DakiniJun]

I've been vegan for 50+ years after I read "Ordeal of the Animals" by Mel Morse when I was in middle school. My Tuscan grandfather (from Lucca) instilled in me the love of food fresh from the Earth and still warm from the sun. Your recipes are uncomplicated and nutritious, and, while he never tasted tofu (as far as I know), they remind me a lot of the meals we ate around my grandparents' table. I have to admit, though, that cooking water going down the drain nearly broke my heart. Soup!

[@celinefederici6951]

I agree about the veggie water...and I also make a comment ...soup or at the very least pasta water.

[@HarmonicaMarco]

You are the best channel on KZbin - thank you for what you do 💜

[@sarahreynolds1200]

All the recipes can’t be fancy! Thanks for sharing your personal day to day with us, sometimes simple is best. Also, at the end my brain heard you say “Is this soup or satisfying”. So, thanks for the hidden jokes!

[@ivanak7149]

This is so easy. No excuse not to make it. Plus I wanna eat more leafy greens, I struggle with that a little. Thanks for sharing this one Derek❤

[@thenoBSgranny]

Just found your channel. Thank you for all the yummy recipes. Made your stir fry noodles the other night, and it was a huge hit. I am now in my 60’s, and experiencing the years of eating badly. Your channel has helped me get much healthier.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@raikenleo1902]

was feeling super anxious today and your video really helped out. thank you.

[@maharaturriziani9702]

I want to thank you. I'm getting on in years and have forgotten so many things about cooking. Very confusing. I buy a bunch of things and forget to use them. But this takes me back to my earlier years when I knew how to get things together. You have a system and it's a system that I'm going to use. I love the way it's free and you just throw things together and about three different bowls. Back to basics.

[@NafiKhan]

I love this video. Sometimes I feel bad seeing the cooking channels make so much complicated and fancy recipes as weeknight meals and it doesn't work for me when I try, but it feels reassuring to see a professional chef make something more like what I actually eat.

[@marikalathem813]

Your baked tofu blocks have saved me! Do mine in the air fryer… two at a time, different seasonings. Always have some protein in the fridge when hungry!

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

Literaly did them an hour ago, they are amazing

[@MsCValentiner]

Thank you for the great tip! What temperature do you use, and for how long❓

[@marikalathem813]

@@MsCValentiner Drain tofu, spread some mayo over the brick. Dredge brick in seasoned nutritional yeast mixture. Air fry for 25 mins @ 350. Perfection.👌

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

I swapped the mayo version for the vegan yoghurt version. Same seasoning (any seasoning you like, honestly) and then in the oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes or until a crust is starting to form. I then flipped it over and baked another 15 min or so.

[@barbaracohen2856]

What a delight to find your video today, Derek...thanks so much for all the inspiration, this looks delicious! Hugs and love to you and Frankie.💖

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You are so welcome!

[@evag5041]

Love the simplicity of this delicious looking meal. I have to make this for my vegan potluck group!

[@jonbarlow3542]

I love your vegan perspective! I've been vegan for 9 years and cook that type of simple fare often too, it ticks all the boxes, without the pain/death. Thanks Derek.

[@cindychurch925]

Thank goodness your sweet doggie is there to help. Love this video

[@Mycophile11]

Derek, Thank you so much. I love your videos!! Last night I had a modified cry baby sandwich from your video. Showing this video and other simple ones helps so much. When I am tired or busy and there is something I can still make that is easy, delicious, and nutritious it makes me feel so good. Thanks a million. Give Frankie some scratches from me. 🐶💕

[@joshyouwuhh]

It just IS going in the rotation. Thank you for this birthday present!

[@barbaracohen2856]

Happy Birthday!!💙

[@susan1380]

keeping it REAL! thank you .. more of these please

[@ilovemyfurrykids6607]

🎉 Another fabulous video! Thank you always and hugs to Frankie 🐾🫶

[@bibianesproule5876]

Thank you just found your channel, hoorah, plant based food you feel so much better! Love all your creativity and ideas, keep it up, it's great!!😊

[@annasutton8078]

Thank you, that was lovely. I cook in pretty much the same way. We have an allotment where we grow all our vegetables. The taste is so much better. Love your dog, I thought I was the only one who kissed my dog like that. I'm happy to have found you.

[@amadomusic6579]

Derek, I didn't expect anything less from you! We often forget the "simplest" meals are the tastiest!

[@VeganViki]

Yummy, this is my kind of savory meal! I love collards, especially using the whole leaves blanched for chickpea "tuna" salad wraps. Have a fabulous weekend Chef Derek and sweet Frankie!💚🌱🙏

[@alexandrasantos7014]

I made this today for lunch and it was fantastic. I used regular tofu and shallots as I didn’t have any red onion, and the simple ingredients and cooking method allowed the beautiful flavour of the Portuguese cabbage to come to the fore. Pure comfort food.

[@organicallysharon1870]

I love easy, hardy plant-based meals. Adding ingredients for my next shopping trip. Thanks for the idea 🌱❤️

[@maryk2243]

I enjoyed this video so much!! Not only the delicious food but the whole vibe and how much you enjoyed eating it and from every angle :) Thanks for deciding to share it. You were meant to x

[@deborahbrown6929]

I’m so glad you showed this! ❤

[@scribetoscholar656]

Exactly what I needed to hear this morning. I’ve been thinking back into my past and wondering where anxiety around food crept in.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

The comfort bowl ! I have a couple of things like this that I make when it's been a long, full day and I just need the goodness and I need it quick like!

[@charitybryant8089]

Sending many blessings to you 🙏 You are such a kind and caring man, it's inspiring to witness you

[@michelejp69]

Now that's my kind of meal D! Plain and simple 😊. Thank you for the update on Frankie's food. I'll try it with my 3 hounds. ❤

[@SuperBookdragon]

Love your channel, love the sound track this time and of course Frankie's commentary.

[@sgnutel]

I’m really happy I found your Channel Derek. Sending you a Frankie lots of love!

[@letdrfitwrapuallen6812]

I love your cooking videos but it was the one about grief and loss that made me subscribe. I felt seen. I'm not as far along in the journey as you but your words definitely helped. Thank you

[@dawnvalarie8104]

Love you guys!! We get such enjoyment out of your videos, and a ton of tips, tricks, techniques and recipes!! Your entire philosophy is way cool and very appreciated! Kiss Miss America on her beautiful furbaby snoot for us!!

[@cathjeffares1363]

Love this! Just so perfect. Love for your body in a bowl. Love the way you feed your fur baby too 🧡

[@ThreeSecondstoShoot-g7i]

I'm a seacoast gal and have loved your cooking long before Mizuna moved to my town. I live a gfv life and your channel has brought back my love of food when I never thought it would ever be possible. Thank you - and Frankie's quite the looker too. Cheers.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Dereck, love the super speed of your preparation. It’s just great. I wouldn’t throw away all that water. Can be used for other dishes. Great Dereck👍👍👍

[@veganover50]

So glad to have found your channel!! You have given me inspiration. I eat a whole food plant based diet. It's been over 4 years now and I haven't looked back ❤

[@daniellelebeau-petersen1531]

Hi Derek, I love what you are doing here, I just found you, thanks for all you do and are and be

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaa420]

I love your channel, you are already changing my whole perspective on cooking and everything involving food prep

[@gabdaste]

One of my favorite videos from all! It shows how simple ingredient can create an amazing meal! Thanks!!!

[@armandorodriguez4227]

I’ll keep thanking you for your videos with showing Frankie from time to time, that’s a classic move. So thankful

[@MummaMia5]

Thank you again for sharing your recipes and every day foods for us to try. Looks absolutely delicious. 🙏❣️

[@saysmol6282]

It’s always a great day when King Derek posts!! Happy Saturday, everyone 🙂‍↕️🫡🤗

[@DerekSarnoChef]

lol you can be king, too much responsibility for me. Thanks for watching x

[@AlejandraIslas]

Whenever I think I can't be any more impressed by you... You show up another tiny twist that changes the hole game. And you do it again and again. Your cooking it so inspiring and inspired. Thank you so much 🙏🏽 really. And greetings from Mexico!

[@lyndonn9374]

Derek just thank you for everything you share. You really are an amazing person inside and out. 🙌

[@Thialife]

Thanks Derek, I am really enjoying cooking and eating these meals, my kids and grandkids have been eating the food as well, so that means a lot!

[@avamarie9541]

I love your pup’s commentary ☺️

[@2009Deepthi]

Love watching your simple recipes. Vegan for 15 years and still love looking at your recipes. Love your dog. I have 3 vegan dogs !

[@g.e.boroush5176]

This is a great "base" recipe. One can add all sorts of flavorings/spices to each bowl to mix it up and change the mood: teriyaki sauce, BBQ sauce, poultry spice, pumpkin spice, curry, Italian sausage spice mix, Japanese BBQ sauce, etc. This is the best way to cook and eat. Absolutely.

[@tea1696]

Hi, I don't know if you'll see this but this video really inspired me. I'm pescetarian because I'm a picky eater and don't want to sacrifice my health by not getting my nutrients but I still strive to eat more plant based and this is truly the first vegetable dish that's convincing me to just try it out. It's not fancy, doesn't have an endless list of ingredients and I feel safe enough to tweak stuff on my own because it's so simple. This is what I want to slowly change my eating habits and get more comfortable with vegetables and legumes. Also, the frozen veggies is an awesome tip! We cook a lot with onions and garlic so we have to cook seperately for our girl if we want to give her "leftovers" and this would help so much! She's a total cheese and meat girlie like me so we are going to change together - slowly and happily :)

[@oliviadresher7251]

I LOVE this! All your videos. The way you chop the vegetables is mesmerizing. And I love that you love what you eat. Your realness is beautiful.

[@mobydog99]

Great idea! I've been leaning toward the "stone soup" method to just use whatever is on hand with layers of seasoning. You mentioned rice, also perfect match for any other grains, i keep several prepped in fridge for the week. Thanks for showing how easy it can be!

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Such a delicious, hearty meal.🫶🏻Love the added sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top! Thanks both, for always putting the fun in to food.❤🙏🏻🐾

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So good!

[@KatsaGrace1]

We make your beans and greens dish(delicious healthy and easy to make video)once or twice a week, so good. We'll have to add this one as well MM! Thank you

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Awesome!

[@valeriescrivner3857]

This and Basic Bedrock Cooking, my two favorite videos 💚 I love those two ways of cooking😍😍😍

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@marypawlus8713]

I've got a confession (too), I love you Derek Sarno! This is exactly the type of recipe(s) I am looking for! After the last mushroom video I was intimidated. This is way more my style. Although I do love your baked tofu recipes. For me, the easier/simpler the better. Thank you for all that you do. Be aware, Frankie's vignettes really tell the true story. LOL!

[@Mina-d6g1u]

THANK YOU for showing how fun easy and delicious it is to cook plant based. ❤

[@carolynglines6818]

Looks delicious! 😋 I'm really glad you decided to show it to us! Thank you!

[@tabitharussell5567]

I love your videos and the simplicity of this recipe. I can’t wait to make it.

[@pigstonwidget]

I love the look of this. I'm going to try it tonight (the greens and tofu, not the kibble and frozen veg!). You are forever inspiring and kind Derek. Thank you.

[@erinbrand1311]

What a wonderful recipe. Simplicity is so underrated. I live in an RV and love the idea of a versatile veggie stew for meal prep…I am a condiment loving girl and I can totally see throwing some bbq or peanut sauce on top with the nooch.😊