FAST Meals That Will Save Your Sanity

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@Joseph-dh9yz]

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

[@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

[@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

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for sharing in it

[@__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.

[@violetstarrlight]

Give Frankie a raise already, Derek 😂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She always wants more.

[@maureenhanratty7388]

2nd that!

[@PhotoShopAdmin]

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

[@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.

[@ckbtuxie]

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

[@Fruitmandje20]

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

[@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 💜

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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!! :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@CSULou]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much

[@pancakeflux]

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

[@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

[@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❤

[@amadomusic6579]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@IBINYON]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like it!

[@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!

[@evag5041]

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

[@rinchenpurple98]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So nice of you thanks for bringing kind

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@kellynkarr6270]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Yes!!

[@lukaszpezda]

Long time subscriber, first comment. I tried few recipes in the past. After watching this I thought: hey, had those items so I’d try. Honest review: did I was blown away? No! Did I had a good, warm and nutricious meal for few days? Hell yeah! ❤

[@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. 🐶💕

[@marcianapolitano7375]

Another great video! Where's the slow motion clip of your epic tong-clacking skills? 😂

[@joshyouwuhh]

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

[@barbaracohen2856]

Happy Birthday!!💙

[@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.

[@raikenleo1902]

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

[@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.

[@susan1380]

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

[@ilovemyfurrykids6607]

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

[@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!💚🌱🙏

[@NoahsBike]

Awesome video as always Derek! I don't know why but the multiple shots/angles of you digging in was hilarious to me 😂😂😂😂

[@Anne-fi2tc]

😂😂right ? Eating like a ravenous wolf ! Was exciting to watch him ! Lol

[@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.

[@mermaidtales4009]

Lovely recipe Derek! Will make & add some Ginger.. Peace & blessings from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@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!

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

Yep I would eat that for sure! Looks amazing & quite simple! I have to be honest though I thought this video would be more like “here’s my bowl of oatmeal” Since in my experience we chefs cook (bake) amazing dishes for everyone to enjoy then we go home to a bowl of cereal! 😂 Thanks for another great recipe, I’m still hooked on the eggplant sandwich!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

😂 my oatmeal is anything but simple

[@Anne-fi2tc]

​@@DerekSarnoChef😂😂

[@tcfonts]

PREACH IT, BROTHER!!!

[@armandorodriguez4227]

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

[@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.

[@SuperBookdragon]

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

[@Lola-Yo]

You can keep the veg water for watering your plants 🥰🍃

[@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

[@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!

[@marathorne6821]

With all those colours and textures, you absolutely know it's going to taste great and be super healthy too! 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I can’t get enough of this

[@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. ❤

[@valeriescrivner3857]

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

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@marys.5050]

I appreciate you showing simple. I made your lasagna and it took 6 hours. I’m sure the next time would be faster, but love the simple wholesome recipes.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Practice makes fast work

[@1221solstice2012]

Yum, nothing compares to all that beautiful colorful vegan food! I could still eat cupcakes til death from all that sugar and fat, but eating delicious healthy vegan food every day prevents me from actually doing that. Thanks for all the cooking inspiration, Derek.

[@joanneesters-brown513]

Thanks for this video. I love it. It is quick, easy and healthy. I will definitely add this one to my rotation list. Collards and Lacinato Kale are my favorite greens. I love all vegetables. Hello sweet, Frankie. Looking gorgeous as always. Blessings to you both. It's always a pleasure. 👏👏👏👏

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Yes! All the greens

[@nellsgirl]

Thank you for sharing this!! Looks fantastic!!❤

[@empresskiya6466]

Im here to see Frankie ❤❤ oh hi Derek 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You and me both

[@YanLiu-u7c]

I made this dish today at our SF home, it's abosolutely delicious and packed with nutrients!

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

Hi Derek! I just discovered your channel. I'm a dad and husband who does all the dinner cooking in my house, and shopping. We eat mostly meat in our meals, but both I and my wife want to significantly reduce our meat consumption. We currently have about 3 vegan recipes that find there way into my weekly menu, a tofu pad thai, a thai peanut sauce tofu veggie thing, and the other day a really nice tofu curry. The challenge is my son, who is 7, and a very picky eater. Tne only meals he consistently will eat is pasta with meat sauce, and tacos with meat. I tried a few months ago to sneak some vegetarian taco crumbles passed him and he specifically said he didn't like that weeks taco "meat:". That said, I will be trying this recipe this week. I need to find some smoked tofu, as that looked real good to me. Cheers to you!

[@Ltchg]

you should really try black lentil quesadillas, theres a few recipes out there. what I do is boil some lentils (can use canned too). Then stir fry chopped onions, garlic, tomato, greens like parsley, i add grated carrot too. You put the lentils in and mix it with some tomato sauce, salt and season, let simmer 10 mins to incorporate flavors, you can smash it all at the end with a potato smasher. lay mixture on tortillas with some yogurt sauce/ mayo, lots of cheese, and tomato for some freshness ( tomato makes it so much better) Cook them and voila :)

[@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

[@shannonrhodes3943]

I like to take a day to chop and prep my veggies and put them in containers and also cook up some quinoa, rice or pasta then keep them in the fridge,that way meals are less of a chore.

[@susanbertoncini4761]

Looking forward to trying it. I love your dog and the commeyou create put a smile on my face

[@daniellelebeau-petersen1531]

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

[@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!!😊

[@LewisLittle66]

I could eat that every day. Cabbage greens are my favourite veg.

[@kimcup5000]

Yes! Healthy, quick, meals! Thanks for this one. Yay Frankie!

[@cindygagnier2250]

I'm a tofu and potatoes kind of girl. Very wholesome clean cooking! Love it.

[@Depthofu99]

1st time here Frankie! Loving your technique ! I hv been eating mostly whole food, plant based, as organic as possible theses last 8yrs. No sugar, no bad oils,breads,flour or pre packaged foods. Don’t miss it. I’m older than you and can remember the explosive flavor of fresh produce! You hv pushed me to incorporate tofu into my veggie bowls. Simply LOVE your veg combo for this healthy meal. Wish I had a knife as sharp as yours!😜 Thank you!👍🏼

[@Depthofu99]

Sorry Derek for referring to you as Frankie! I mentioned…. I’m really old!😉

[@lilminishlomit]

I appreciate this kind of cooking, Chef. It's realistic for daily meal with busy schedule.Thank you!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Our pleasure!

[@kristinwade9873]

Love your videos! Would love to see some ideas for vegan thanksgiving!

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@elizabethbarnes3969]

This was the best idea for me. Thank you!!

[@Julie5231veg]

The kind of meal I love to eat and love to cook. Thanks and a 😘for Frankie💜

[@organicallysharon1870]

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

[@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!

[@samo_sibela]

Honestly, those are the best kind of meals ❤

[@dawng1922]

Love this! It doesn’t have to be difficult! ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you! 😊

[@caroczel]

Your food philosophy is such a breath of fresh air 😊 TY for sharing your world and recipes 🙏🌹

[@ajt0319]

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