Flavor Mastering Tofu 101

Now serving these amazing and SImple Whole BlockBuster Tofu Classics.
Looking for a tasty, plant-based, and vegan solution for lunch and mealtimes when in a rush, that doesn't break the bank and fills you up with the good stuff?
Here is what I eat during the week that is easy, high in protein, healthy, versatile, and always delicious. It gives me creative freedom and fills my belly. This is a fantastic, everyday, EASY, delicious tofu recipe to make and have on hand. Oh yea and this is a whole food plant based no oil one for the win and is organic and gluten-free too. BOOM.
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TOFU BLOCK DELI RECIPE
Whole block tofu, extra firm or firmer.
Vegan yogurt, oil, or mayo to coat a thin layer.
Seasoning blend of choice that will stick to the yogurt.
Roast for 30 minutes at 200°C/400°F. Check, adjust, and bake another 20-30 minutes at 185°C/350°F until done.
Let cool and slice as thick or thin as needed. Great and easy for quick sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads, or a quick snacky meal. Sky’s the limit.
Thanks for being a beacon of kindness in the world and for eating more plant based.

[@deep_space_dave]

A lot of people don't realize that soy protein is a good source of non-animal based IGF which is critical for our aging bodies. And it is clean IGF that doesn't have all of the issues like animal protein. I have been watching you videos for a long time and you really turn a block of tofu into food people can enjoy. For that I am truly grateful! Thanks!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching. You are correct. Thank you, there is too much bad info/fake news out there that people are believing its bad for you. I don't have time, nor want to debate about it. * TOFU ROCKS! I eat it all the time and it's delicious. *

[@Melissa-pb6wv]

@@DerekSarnoChef - yes and the Oriental cultures have eaten tofu for thousands of years and they have some of the longest life-spans on the planet

[@blurain7]

I am a long time Tofu Fan! No tofu fear here and I eat tofu 1-2 x weekly and I am super grateful for your help with new recipes wooohooo🎉 I baked a whole block the other day and made some vegan mushroom gravy yum. And I’m gonna try these!!! ❤ your channel

[@MagisterialVoyager]

@@Melissa-pb6wv I'm here as an Asian representative. My culture literally made tempeh (I'm a Javanese Indonesian) and we've been consuming soy for hundreds, if not thousands, or years and we're... fine? We're very healthy, actually, grandparents still work on the rice field, before the processed food came in, because my ancestors might be tinier and shorter, but they were very well muscled. I literally have a super healthy friend who is 99% vegan because she cannot afford animal protein, so there's that too.

[@Melissa-pb6wv]

@@MagisterialVoyager - oh I would LOVE to get some tempeh. I've only had it about 5 times in my life and it's spectacular! Thank you for reminding me the term is 'Asian' not 'Oriental.' I'm so old I forgot.

[@kathleenclayborne9207]

I fond you during COVID Shutdown. I assumed that I would go from Cane to Walker to Wheelchair and finally bdbound to grave. I started trying your recipes and other Vegan Chefs and Cooks. It helped me to experiment with Flavors and different plants. Fast forward to today and 120lbs less. I am moving and eating incredible food. Now my non Vegan friends are asking for recipes and advice. I tell them I am not on a diet, I just eat the foods that fuels my body and nourishes my appetite. I found that when you eat the right foods in the amounts your body will Reset itself. Now when I clothes shop I don't have to be in the Plus Size section and after 20plus years of Big Girl shopping. Thanks Derek!!! COVID reset my life you reset my appetite. ❤

[@kathleendubois7128]

That's so great! Bravo! Derek is just the best

[@SharonMcVeigh]

Well done. It’s not easy to lose weight by yourself so good for you. More health to you in 2025. Derek and Frankie are the BEST and thankfully no matter where they are we can continue to watch and be inspired. ❤👍

[@sheilabrennan4481]

What a beautiful Testament. I've gained quite a bit in the last couple of years and this gives me insight and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your testimony and I hope you are doing well in 2025

[@kishap1251]

Derek I don't think you'll see this message because iv commented before and probably because of all the negative ones you didn't see mine , but here I go anyway, I want to thank you for all you do ,you have been an inspiration, I have had health problems and wanted to turn my life around and one of your videos was one of the first I saw when I wanted try to eat a more plant based diet, the sad thing is I live in a small town in New Mexico and I cannot get my hands on any good mushrooms not even when I travel one or 2 hours to the bigger cities . But I make due with what I have , I try your recipes with the exception of tweaking the cooking method as I don't have a working oven ,but my airfryer works just as good . Thank you for your positive vibe and give Frankie a big ol hug from me ,keep spreading the message it's worth it ✌️🤟❤

[@Unicron187]

it is actually pretty easy to home-grow mushrooms using pasteurized hay and plastic bottles or buckets; the dry climate in new mexico might diminish your returns, but you don't even need a whole mushroom to get going.

[@iamgamer884]

why not you live your life fullest where you are from ?

[@laurelnotley9541]

​@@iamgamer884 She's in the boondocks, for real. Food variety is limited. Living in a rural area, in New Mexico really IS in some cases living in a food desert. The eastern third of the country is more populated, so is the West coast. Where she,not many people there, period. Same story on Idaho, Wyoming, the Dakotas, areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, etc. driving 45 minutes just to get to a small grocery store is par for the course there. I hope she can find what she needs on line.

[@kishap1251]

@@laurelnotley9541 Lol you said it boondocks 😆

[@laurelnotley9541]

@@kishap1251 I've been to New Mexico. Most of it is rural. I think Albuquerque may be the only really big city. Santa Fe and Taos aren't that big, really. It's sort of desolate, I guess. Just you, the sky, the mountains in a lot of it, some prairie dogs and the horny toads kinda place. Nice purple mountains, around Santa Fe. I always wonder if that was " for purple mountains majesty" of the song when I see them. I like the Hanuman Temple in Taos. It's wetter in the northern part of the state, isn't it? The northern portion has trees. I was usually down around Santa Fe, Madras, and Albuquerque. I'd rather be up in Taos. Silver City looks beautiful. Haven't made it that for over, though.

[@TheRealCaptainAwesome]

I am a bodybuilder, and keep coming back for these amazing recipes. I am not vegan but since 2019 and first watching The Gamechangers I have gone from "vegan is trash" to a staple in my kitchen. And Derek is a massive reason I have so many comfort meals being vegan. Trying this tonight, and so should all of you athletes reading this!

[@atticus_ink9487]

I tried tofu once years ago, and I absolutely hated it. After watching your channel non-stop for the past few weeks, I decided to give it another go. LIFE CHANGING!!!! Tofu, with the right cooking methods, is absolutely delicious!

[@craigleadley2472]

Not a vegan but wavering! I’ve radically reducing my meat and dairy consumption. Your recipes have really helped me - thank you.

[@violetcummings7283]

Good luck on your journey!! 🌱

[@christopherknibbs4820]

Nice one ! Yeah Derek's pretty inspirational :)

[@Xur______]

Brother you got this

[@alexandralindemeyer3839]

Treat it like a marathon, not a race. It may take you a while to become fully vegan/vegetarian. Starting as small as swapping out one meal a day one day a week, as you learn what to eat and how to cook it, you will eventually swap a whole day a week, then an entire week out of a month, then two weeks, and so on.... Next thing you know you will have learned to cook a variety of meals. Once this happens deciding what to eat and how to cook it becomes less daunting..... :)

[@kathleendubois7128]

Waver no longer! You will be so glad you made the change!🌱💚 pretty much all of us were eating animals in the past, come join us in the vegan life

[@briberysproductionhouse]

Ever tried the freeze+defrost method? I stumbled across it somewhere here on YT and it's upped my tofu game massively. It makes all of the water inside the tofu expand into these little spears that cut holes through the block, then when you defrost and wring it out it gets way more spongey than a regular "press with a towel" method. Then make a wet marinade (any of those yeast blends, with some soy, water, and oil) and let it marinade over night. It actually soaks into the tofu, rather than just clinging to the sides. Then bang it in the oven or fry over oil. Massive tofu gamechager

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Ive done and don’t like waiting. This is easier with the time I have 👍

[@Melissa-pb6wv]

@@briberysproductionhouse - I raised my children on this! I think they call it 'snow tofu' in Japan. I would cut it into finger sized pieces so there was a lot of surface area for coatings. I used vegan mayo with tartar sauce spices and panko for fish sticks, and peanut butter mixed with barbeque sauce for bar-b-q. I did a teriyaki tofu too. The kids loved it. Kids don't like to feel different, especially when they have friends over.

[@alisonhendry2928]

Ooo I like all of these ideas

[@debragrogan6235]

Thank you for explaining how it has changed your game. We're not all as impatient as Derek!

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

Thanks for the explanation. I have a couple blocks of tofu that I’m throwing in the freezer right now.

[@insu_na]

Frankie is so beautiful. What a lovely companion to have

[@mynameisjonas8473]

I love watching you clean the working space after each step. That's me.

[@lovleypoppy]

Can't wait to see the mushroom farm! 😊

[@ArtHeart88]

“Frankie’s drinking” yes. It’s true. When animals drink it needs to be announced to acknowledge the cuteness.

[@Beauxanimaux-]

I look up to you Derek! Can’t wait for the mushroom short film. Sending love to gorgeous Frankie 🖤💜

[@TheSistachelle]

I moved back to my hometown 3 years ago and the one thing I miss is the variety of mushrooms at the international farmers market! Love your content!

[@robotlife2025]

Have you ever bought mushroom log kits? They are awesome ❤

[@SharonMcVeigh]

Merry Christmas Derek and Frankie. I made these tofu recipes for my Christmas dinner tonight. They were delicious. I made 4 so I have 3 for more meals. Unfortunately I had to be with my family who ate a Turkey and other meats. It hard not to say anything but I’ve had to give up trying to make them see reason. Now my sister is on the Carnivore diet 🙄 and telling me that plants are poisonous and killing me. 🙄I’m biting my tongue. The Best of everything to you both for 2025 and your move back to the US. I will continue to follow you. I love your recipes and make many of them. Mushrooms rock. ❤👍

[@pagirl913.]

Vegan, Spiritual, chef, neat freak = Perfection! ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

lol. perfection or crazy

[@LB-wt1oj]

​@@DerekSarnoChefBoth!😉 And we love you!!!❤

[@Jim_L]

Yup, that pretty much sums it up. 😃

[@EvelynBaron]

@@DerekSarnoChef definitely not crazy, a gift.

[@pagirl913.]

@@DerekSarnoChef I’m madly in love!!!

[@elliecorda6658]

I made your bar b que beast seasoning-it's AMAZING! I am trying to go plant based and your videos are helping and inspiring me so much. Thanks for all you and Frankie do 💖

[@ursulamelia7136]

Brilliant!!!😊😊😊👍👍👍👍. Many cuddles to Franckie!!!💕💕💕

[@katen9883]

Can't believe I used to be scared to cook with tofu! Not a problem anymore after watching your videos. Thank you for all you do and share. 🍄💚🌱 And of course smooches to the lovely Frankie 🙂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So good!! Francesca say thanks

[@MrsSheffield]

Love that you’re super clean in your kitchen… 😊

[@amandaw5090]

love your generosity in sharing your tasty gifts. thanks friend!

[@yvetteflo1274]

Derek you spoke so sweetly to Siri that my Siri responded and started a 30 minute timer. Nice job they don't listen to me half the time! I guess I will need to talk to Siri sweetly!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

lol tell her I say hello

[@Thi-Nguyen]

That’s hilarious! 🤭😂

[@lazymary2200]

Might also be due to the fact that most voice based devices are trained with men voices. So they naturally recognize male voices better than female ones.😅

[@fevkin]

Great stuff Derek. My son put me on to you and I'm going to try some of your recipes. I love your engagement with your dog. He's one lucky pup

[@azoidayden]

You’re a legend thank you

[@BeverlyBurl]

Again you make it look so easy. I’m looking forward to seeing your documentary on the mushroom farm. I’ve been hearing about it for awhile. And of course…. Ms Frankie ❤️

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Everything is easy once familiar 😊

[@cmac5481]

Derek, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all that you do everyday to assist us who want to eat healthier and "BE KIND". You have given me sooooo many ideas including using Tofu - something I had never tried. Yep, I got conned into believing the hormone thing was real. I appreciate the fact that you give us the road map which allows us to integrate our own creative tastebuds to the recipe. I'm having great fun experimenting and am grateful for then effort you invest to assist us in becoming more healthy and kind. Blessings upon you.🙏 Namaste 🕊

[@sarahr.6874]

I love tofu, but it took me some years... We went nearly totally vegan (still had some meat in the freezer) at the beginning of the year and i came across your channel right now (iam german and there are some pretty good vegan german channels out there too). You are amazing, Frankie too, you give me so much inspriration to use ingredients i don't use very often (or at all) and it's so much fun to watch you preparing food, that is kind of a meditation, nearly as cooking myself even if i don't have the time to do it. Keep going!

[@each1teach141]

THANK YOU!!! I have become so basic since I have become vegan. I was once a great cook hosting many dinners to now not knowing how to cook for myself. I absolutely love my fur baby with all of my heart too!

[@4Square56]

Your recipes are soooo awesome thanks for sharing

[@JeffreysDharma]

You're incredible, man. You've brought so much flavour and joy into my cooking... as 10 year vegan who sometimes struggles feeling excited about eating, these videos are invaluable. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@JeffreysDharma]

And the fact your ethics are motivating the development of your craft is incredible. You are truly on the cutting edge, it's people like you that give me hope that one day we'll see the end of factory farming.

[@mollyramos7945]

Hi my name is Molly. I don't know if you will read this, but I hope you do. I recently started watching you. I was looking for a recipe for tofu on KZbin. I've never had it before. I had watched someone else first and made it. It was good but my family agreed it needed more flavor. I watched another video from someone else and I made cubed tofu in my air fryer. 😋 I found your video and I want to try it. I am trying to eat healthier and cut meat and dairy out. I've been juicing veggies and fruit for 6 months now. I've lost 31 lbs and my A1C went from a 14 to a 6.3 🙌 I'm happy to say I'm no longer on insulin or pills anymore. I've reversed my diabetes! 🙏 I'm learning about vegan life, raw vegans and fruitarian. Lots of info and I'm overwhelmed. 😮 I like your videos and your dog Frankie. I want to know more about mushrooms and how to cook tofu different recipes plus now I want to learn about tempeh too. I was told soy products can cause kidney stones. I'm trying to eat better. I've had plenty of kidney stones and lots of other health issues. My new journey of juicing has been awesome for me. Now I want to try a more plant based foods. I'm excited like a kid trying new foods, new recipes, learning about different herbs, spices, fruit and veggies I have never eaten before. I'm glad I found your video. I will try your three tofu recipes. I will follow you and I will keep watching and learning from you. Thank you 😊

[@earthraindove2870]

Thank you Just bought my first tofu ever

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Good choice! I love it, the more you learn the ways of tofu the better it gets

[@earthraindove2870]

@@DerekSarnoChef you have amazing recipes, so Thankful 🙏💚

[@clairerowe7878]

@@DerekSarnoChef i have learnt to enjoy it through you!!! It always seemed so specialist and time consuming before. THANKYOU!!

[@AnimationDunk]

Awesome! I would cut the tofu in slices before the seasoning, it makes the flavor go on more surface if you are not accustomed to the taste of tofu, it's a better introduction imo

[@earthraindove2870]

@@AnimationDunk Thank you 🙏

[@sueribeiro8871]

You are so inspiring to watch ❤I love watching your videos and I’m making a tofu block w that cooked spinach lemon and smashed garlic on top! NOW as I write you. Can’t wait to enjoy it ♥️with a shaved Brussels and cranberry salad!!! big hugs to Frankie too she’s beautiful, you both are outta this world, keep on your path Derek🌶️✨🥬✨

[@tannerellison3D]

Found Derek a week or so through this video! Love it and looking forward to a deep dive and snagging the mushroom manifesto book! Suggested homemade "steak" seasoning that I used when making this delicious and easy trio of tofu: 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 2 Tablespoons black pepper 2 Tablespoons garlic powder 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika 1 Tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 2 teaspoons dried herbes de provence (French mix of basic herbs)

[@Radiancegrace]

So on it - thank you for being such a willing teacher to help us master such healthy dishes 🙏🏻

[@arnoldchristine2020]

Christmas Eve dinner was all plant based vegan did your tofu spice encrusted baked and fried in cast iron with roasted veg like brussel sprouts, your butternut fillets with Whistle Pig maple syrup drizzled on top , sweet potatoes cubed roasted with cumin etc spices and in a moment of inspiration covered cauliflower with vegan yogurt, nuch with smoked paprika etc and Franks hot sauce with some vegan yogurt mixed with nuch and Franks hot sauce to dip , I can only think of Miss America when I hear Franks hot sauce. Green beans, mashed potatoes too. I watch you and just let myself try. I always love eating it even as I’m working my way to better final product. I might be most inspired by the pace of patience you model as you create delicious plant based meals.

[@Pumpkinnan]

How wonderful to wake up to more inspiration for tofu from you! I’ve made all your rub/seasonings except the really spicy BBQ bc I’m a whimp, and have used the eggspired several times. Had planned to do something similar to what you showed with another one soon. I’m a lone vegan in a house of omnivores, retired nurse. Love getting inspiration for easy quick meals with as little prep as possible. Turning an old chicken farm into growing mushrooms is an amazing idea! I wish there was a bigger push here for that in the US. Mushrooms of those varieties can be hard to find where I live, but are available at certain health food type stores and are pretty pricey. I’ve seen them at a few odd places at times as well but do not seem to have caught on here….yet. Thank you Derek, for continued inspirations…from Nashville…..🙏🏻🫶🏻xx

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@ToniKnorr-rh4mz]

Love love love that I’m learning so much about vegan cooking from you, especially the tofu and mushroom cooking techniques. Thank you!

[@thischickkej]

I literally found your channel about an hour ago and have saved a few of your videos already. I'm pescatarian but I cook tofu a lot and it's always the same method of stir frying that i'm getting a bit bored of. This looks amazing - I'm going to try this out!

[@jeanmorris6601]

You never fail to deliver something inspiring. Your love for Miss Frankie is just adorable 💚🌱

[@embemw]

Thanks for the tofu ideas. I made some and in a taco with salad leaves it was really delicious! Plus so quick and easy. Very grateful for all your ideas, many thanks from New Zealand.

[@synvinkel]

Thank you for putting the recipe in the description as well. Makes it so much easier to reference after viewing the video 👍

[@donnamarie6840]

So many online recipes for tofu call for soy sauce which I don't want to use due to the sodium. Even the low salt variety is too much for my purposes. So I just wanted to thank you for these additional ideas on how to flavor and cook tofu. I usually make tofu or tempeh with Italian spices. I love the calm vibe of your videos. Thank you !

[@ildikojones7073]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful recipes with us and for encouraging us to eat a healthier diet. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@karinaqueijaalvar2899]

Here is a vegan from Brazil who loves your great recipes Thanks for sharing😊

[@bethfoye2157]

I ❤ that you tell Siri you hope she’s having a great day…it’s up there with apologizing to furniture when you bump into it. And of course-your conversations with Ms Frankie make me smile. And the recipes!!!! Super delicious!

[@maryhiggins6783]

The Mushrrom film!!!❤❤❤❤ the tofu too... dang!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

This is the FUTURE!!!

[@jbfiske2785]

I followed your lead and prepared a block of tofu with an improvised Indian/masala blend. Fabulous! This base recipe will certainly be a staple in our Toronto home. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, Derek! 🔪🍄‍🟫🌿♥️

[@kararaehsler3581]

Your food just looks AMAZING! I love Frankie and I also love how you keep your cutting board so clean and tidy! Thanks for sharing!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@LV128]

You are incredibly entertaining...love everything you do!!! ❤❤❤

[@PatlLawson]

You just did it again Derek. I used to be ‘never!’ on tofu. I have completely done an about face since your vid on the seasoned nooch coatings. Now I’ll definitely follow with batch cooking. Brilliant!!! 🙏

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@elenak288]

I tried this and it’s a game changer!! Such a delicious and easy source of plant-based protein for the week

[@elenak288]

Update: I've been making this almost weekly + any time I need a protein and don't want think about it. Super, super delicious and easy to make! Works beautifully in the air fryer, too.

[@narellecorbett5874]

Your channel is by far the best I've watched! ❤

[@TheTinnman]

You should do a 100% Mushroom cook book!!! I have no doubt that you could fill a large tomb with your genius creations. There really is no good dedicated plant based Mushroom cook book out there.

[@victoriabarclay3556]

Love this idea!

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Totally agree! I'm waiting for the day🤞

[@marshaloneagle4646]

Personal goal is 95% whole food plant based eating. Thank you so much! I love your focus on flavor. As a bean lover, it still surprises me when I get a bit bored with them. Your videos have helped me add tofu (tempeh next I think) and a lot of flavorful variety to my daily munch.

[@Harringtonize]

This was very informative. I've always struggled with learning how to make tofu taste good, and this helped a lot. A note: if you take previously frozen firm tofu and defrost it, it's much easier to drain the water out without breaking it up, and the texture has much more "bite" to it once it's cooked. 😊

[@wolfdreams2000]

Thanks so much, Derek 💜

[@pamelablohm5687]

So happy to have found your channel❤ can't wait try some many of your recipes!

[@Jacelyn-tn6mq]

We are on same page today. I literally have 4 blocks of tufu in the oven. I'm so busy in summer, I don't have time to fuss making dinner but I need something nutritious. Yours look super delish. I just used 4 different nutrish yeast combos you taught us. Looking forward to the docu!!

[@conniehowe5421]

Yummmmy love it 💃great ideas

[@sanditurner8387]

Thank you for being so kind and sharing your recipes. These look like something I can do!!!

[@Hollysuzette33]

Thank you! I did see you cook tofu in a block in another video. I started doing this right away. I use a bit of tamari for wetness and managed to get my favored pepperoni spice mix to stick. It's superb and an improvement for time and mess. I couldn't believe I had never seen anyone doing this before. I could just cry when I saw you turning the chicken farm into a mushroom farm...thank you deeply and forever for this humane accomplishment.

[@anitavirginillo]

I really admire people who are conscientious about food and trying to reduce animal suffering. Despite what so many think we can eat really, really well. Thanks Derek, you just earned yourself another subscriber, glad I found you.

[@susikomatsu3180]

I used to hate tofu when I was a kid and have avoided it, but you convinced me to give it a try. I’ll be baking more tofu!! It was great! Thank you!

[@lindastangelo1636]

I am so excited to try these 3 recipes. I have made some (not all) of your nutritional yeast blends and LOVE them. I have been on your tofu, tomato and onion sandwich kick ever since you posted it. Now i have 3 more to enjoy!!! Thank you for creating your fab recipes!!😊

[@LB-wt1oj]

What a great make ahead idea! Exactly what I need for busy days. ❤ 😋 Can't wait for mushroom documentary! Love to that Frankie girl ❣

[@VeganViki]

All 3 tofu recipes look amazing, thank you Derek! I'm very much looking forward to watching and sharing the mushroom growing video. Hugs and kisses to beautiful Frankie❤

[@liettegirard8124]

Hi! I just love the way you are, making good videos, and the way you explain the way with tofu. I'm not full vegan, but love the tofu, and today , my tofu is so different because of your recipe's. Thank you. from Montreal Canada

[@heatherl8063]

Thank you for all if your recipes and videos. Thank you for making the documentary and all you do for animals. ❤🐾🐓🐄🐖

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Derek, that was invaluable. I am still not doing enough of the basics right and this kind of "meal/ingredient prep" for busy days is perfect for me. Thank you. Please give Her Ladyship's ears a little stroke from me.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craftlover9702]

Love these fast food ones especially as it helps to stay on track! Recuperating after surgery and when you're by yourself the last thing you want to do is cook! Thanks Derek!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching. This is one for the regularly made list - super easy.

[@craftlover9702]

@@DerekSarnoChef Definitely!

[@alisonhendry2928]

Can’t wait for the documentary! I love love love mushrooms and would love to know how to grow them at home too! These tofu ideas come at the perfect time. Thank you wonderful man. 🎉

[@DerekSarnoChef]

oh you gotta try growing the kits, you can find them online.

[@alisonhendry2928]

@@DerekSarnoChef wow you saw that. Thank you for the advice. I will go down that rabbit hole and give them a try. Love your content ! What you say often just touches my heart. Thanks for that and Frankie. 😘🌹

[@rachellemazar7374]

That looks fantastic and serving suggestions look so yummy. I’m excited about your mushroom movie.

[@Mulderfactoring]

Thank you for this. I'm new to mostly plant-based for us. Tofu perfection eludes me. You rock! Appreciate your time and wisdom.

[@NurturedbyNatureStudio]

So glad you’re sharing this. I need flavor and texture in my food and you’re generously providing the ways and means to the masses. Thank you 🙏

[@DerekSarnoChef]

this is a super easy one to be a regular, so many uses once done

[@sawyerburnett8319]

I tried this. Seemed like a nice quick way to make tofu and it is. However, I think the taste benefits from increasing surface area by cubing or slicing would improve this a lot. Maybe I didn't use enough seasoning, but I found the inner part of the block to have no flavor at all. Will keep trying until I get a better result.

[@thedancingpistachio]

Never would have thought of using the yogurt! And I think you're correct, I don't season enough. Thanks for all of your wonderful videos for the help. And Frankie ❤ Looking forward to the doc too.

[@embemw]

Thank you for the mushroom ideas / recipes.

[@hannatorres6913]

Thank you for your videos. Love it.

[@JoanieHaynie]

Awesome recipes. Love tofu. Hi Frankie!

[@gigisielaff]

Just wandered into your channel, and I am thoroughly enjoying. Thank you for sharing your life, beliefs, knowledge and recipes. Thrilled you used corn tortillas for your tacos. YUM.

[@loisbrady5862]

Love that you are a tofu guy. I've always been a lover of tofu, even when tofu became a no-no. Thank you for loving animals and thus coming up with so many wonderful-sounding, easy to do recipes. Perfect man??

[@blurain7]

I am a long time Tofu Fan! No tofu fear here and I eat tofu 1-2 x weekly and I am super grateful for your help with new recipes wooohooo🎉 I baked a whole block the other day and made some vegan mushroom gravy yum. And I’m gonna try these!!! ❤ your channel

[@judymiller323]

I love that you love Frankie unabashedly!!! I have my Zoe whom I adore... They ask so little of us 😔

[@Journeyhumandesign]

Love your channel, thank you so much for inspiration!

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

I’ve never thought about using the vegan Greek yogurt like this. Been cook in our for decades and I learn something amazing and new from watching your cooking every time! I love this

[@ml4433]

Derek, I never leave comments but I have recently discovered your videos and love your demeanour (and recipes -- making your fast tofu burger again for dinner tonight). Picking up your book from the library today. These fast recipes are great. I always slice the tofu into big cubes or tear it into chunks, but leaving it whole is even faster! All the best.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@jennywren76]

You're so right! It doesn't seem possible to over season tofu. Can't wait to try out these recipes this weekend.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

haha i'm sure someone will figure out a way. But i love the flavor boosters

[@nikzane]

Wow, the vegan mayo and liberal spices coating is a game changer! This is now going to be permanent in my roster. You’re incredible, Derek, truly. I’m so very glad to have stumbled across your channel however long ago it was now. Your authenticity and genuine compassion is truly inspiring. And Frankie is of course adorable! Be well, team Sarno, much love from Australia!👋🇦🇺🐶❤️

[@jakenash7420]

I've been growing pink oyster mushrooms in my kitchen from starter kits and your videos have been an amazing inspiration

[@RenAtkins]

Thanks for this channel, Derek. It’s such a little hit of positivity in this weird world. I love this simple idea for tofu, and I’m so so excited about your mushroom venture because fungi are endlessly fascinating as well as delicious.

[@robotlife2025]

Oh the egg spired is a great idea!!!❤ thank you!

[@albertcolyn]

Made this over the weekend it blew my mind Thank you Derek

[@m.turpel4818]

Thank you for these great ways of preparing Tofu! ❤️ Love your channel! I am learning to eat whole food plant-based and you are an inspiration.

[@Skam1one]

Ive been buying all of these mushrooms from a local grower and making the stuff in your videos for a few years now. Its amazing! I send local people his way and he always hooks it up when I see him to get mushrooms. Keep up the good work man!

[@jodihigginsjh]

Love watching your videos! What a great idea to make the blocks ahead of time. And love your mouthwatering mushroom recipes.

[@KanariaGrace]

🐉If you build it; they will come (a lline from one of my favourite films). So many profound lines; which I’m certain, you too, probably loved. So… I saw your latest post. Breathe. Deeply. Off-ramping, in an old volks van, can often be unscheduled and very necessary; no matter how many colour coded sticky notes; that we deeply rely on and leave EVERYWHERE (like breadcrumbs trails) what we think is for ourselves; but for greater means. My point: your followers will ALWAYS come. ALWAYS. Despite your plans. Life consistently reminds us, right ? Your compassion mirrors and generates this daily. Btw. your black salt recc’ed is insanely nour! Breakfast remains new and different. Especially with tofu and bbq sauce (another loved discovery from you) ! Thank you, for curating my taste buds, for life, Chef D and your majestic wonder, Miss Francesca. 💕

[@PeterStinklage]

To anyone who doesn't want to deal with the yogurt or oil, I just sliced up a block and dashed some of the beast on them on the baking sheet, and it was plenty tasty!

[@theuniverseisabundantwigs]

Thank you, I just found your channel. So love it and mushrooms can be amazing

[@goldenshread]

I make this most weeks! Super simple, thank you for sharing 😊

[@bonniesfunstuff1585]

I found you just last week. Yay! 🤗And Wow, you are inspiring. 😮 Your creativity, care and expertise in the kitchen ignites my love for cooking again. I’ve been caring for my partner who is recovering from a stroke, and prepping meals gets old… Also, do you have a video on how you and Frankie met?