$3 Vs. $32 Vegan Mac N' Cheese

[@gui5180]

I have to say Aria is the only one winning, he can eat both mac&cheese

[@DrBhoumik]

Bothhhhh Mac and cheeses🤫

[@ruchl6049]

@@DrBhoumik macs & cheese

[@jayl24548]

@@ruchl6049 macs and cheeses

[@acemnoracddlmno3948]

macses and cheeses

[@karasuthedreamer6353]

I’d love to see you guys tackling vegan enchiladas.

[@MsSpicyredhead]

Yesss!

[@michellemagana402]

YES!!

[@chathafakap1830]

I've done this before with beyond meat and it was bomb

[@JMB-xb2xh]

@H S Oooh yes please!! Your making me hungry 😂

[@josephinetaylor8036]

i once made vegan enchiladas and my entire meat and dairy loving family was drooling....

[@lillmango]

I appreciate that Merle always tells us what the temperature is in Celsius

[@lillmango]

@Adrian Jarvis yeah it’s strange. I still find a lot of recipes don’t tell me what it is in Celsius and I always gotta do rough math to figure it out.

[@EBKEC_Nishita_Tailor]

And it's always wrong...just saying

[@brookeiscool101]

Wish the prices weren't like 0.40 for a part of a whole item. Would like to see the budget used in a supermarket setting instead

[@brookeiscool101]

I understand the premise of the video. I'm suggesting a different idea.

[@apg7639]

@@brookeiscool101 June, another cook on goodful does that perfectly

[@theOsteoholic]

@@brookeiscool101 Consider watching the Dollar Dish series! They do that for full meals.

[@sookie9622]

That's why I love june from delish

[@kayaung660]

@Arthemise Jean If i'm not mistaken, I think it was $3 and $32 for the whole platter of mac and cheese. Rachel says it around 13:10. $3 for the whole thing of mac and cheese, not just the one serving.

[@beatlesfreak89]

I actually made the $32 recipe and it was sooooo good! It was super rich and flavorful; a small serving fills you up! I used soy milk instead of cashew milk because I’m not a fan of cashew milk, and portobello mushrooms because they were what I had I hand, and it still came out well. Thanks so much for the recipe and for helping to provide me with a week of leftovers!

[@flow4458]

Omg, that squeezing of the garlic looked so f*cking satisfying.

[@oAgL214]

Kind of looked like pimples getting popped for me 🥴

[@flow4458]

@@oAgL214 Which is satisfying in my opinion😆.

[@TUG657]

Cheep vegan brownie vs expensive vegan brownie!

[@susunslatky]

Wish you gals would’ve tried each other‘s dishes and your own so we could have seen your taste testing on camera.

[@curlyguurl_9594]

they did do that at the very end of the video after the green banner of goodful xd

[@recoil53]

They admitted Rachael's was much better.

[@javimakesmusic8273]

I’m just shoocketh that Rachel did vegan bacon WITHOUT using liquid smoke or smoked paprika 😳

[@123skater8]

I think because she used the paprika in the breadcrumbs

[@kyrasmith4975]

THANK GOD SOMEONE ELSE NOTICED TF

[@joeybeaupre7861]

I was right there with you

[@kennedyr956]

Yeah, I figured she would use liquid smoke and maple syrup 😮

[@cdrial]

Exactly. Was fulling expecting that...hoping, actually.

[@ashleyosborn5983]

My husband and I just made the $32 one together for date night and oh my goodness it was incredible!!!

[@lavane26]

I'm gonna try Merle's recipe this weekend. And when I'm finally not broke, I'm gonna try Rachel's.

[@deepbluesea925]

Hot tip for the broth: I keep a "better than bouillon" jar and i get sooo many uses and also use to season veggies! There a veggie one, garlic one and some other options. Great seasoning to keep on hand.

[@gilarysrodriguez2858]

I love the affordable one because it’s oil free but the bread crumbs with mushrooms sound delicious.

[@yoshanap]

I am so grateful for you guys for doing these videos. I am living in an area where there is no access to most special vegan products and these kind of videos really help a lot. PLEASE DO MORE!!!!

[@SkyKangaroo]

the "gooey"ness of the oatmilk if u blend it for longer actually helps with thickening the sauce of the mac and cheese!

[@anonymousboss]

Finally another Merle/Rachel-video!!

[@ginaparis504]

Wish they would have this challenge be them buying the ingredients at the store to really match the price point that they are given! It would fun to see then have it showcase it by cents lol

[@marcya4428]

I don't think they're given price points lol they get the ingredients and then calculate the price

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

If they did that, they'd both go over budget because they would have to buy full packages of the things they're using even if they're only using a fraction of the package. Like the vegan butter, a container can be around $4 but they're not using a full container, so they should just calculate how much goes into the actual recipe.

[@apg7639]

June another cook on goodful does that perfectly well

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

@@apg7639 Is this the same June that's on Delish? The one that cooks a whole week's worth of food on just $25 of groceries? She is incredible 😍

[@ScoobySnacks7]

@Adrian Jarvis There's actually a lot of places like that. They have bulk sections, where you can bag up as much as you want. Whole Foods even has a section like that.

[@Maximus09Prime]

I’ve barely started this video and I love it. I watched the lasagna one and it was great. I hope this becomes a monthly series.

[@gaffyh1745]

Merle's face at the end ALWAYS makes these episodes for me!

[@melbonthuys7573]

I love these challenges. Merle and Rachel are so funny to watch!❤️

[@anaruiz6904]

you should make a whole vegan Christmas dinner with high and low budget. i would love to see that!!

[@LilacsAdore]

I love this series. The love and joy are palpable.

[@thatsalt1560]

Yes, it's so fun to watch!

[@capybara0106]

Can you do vegan pizza next . It’s one of the most delicious food out there

[@user-fm4pm4fb1k]

Omg yassss 😋

[@taniellie]

I’m happy to have people like Merle and Rachel to guide us with a low budget. Thanks! ❤️

[@jenm930]

I’m honestly baffled that Rachel picked daiya cheese with that budget.

[@justcallmecharrr]

Rightttttt That ain’t it baby girl

[@SilverXeno]

Oooh, that was a lot of truffle oil! I would've tossed it with the bread crumbs so it dispersed better.

[@anjanab7003]

Guess who's sleeping on the couch tonight

[@jadejaguar69]

Lmao underrated comment

[@deelaynee]

Spoil-er 😉

[@anjanab7003]

@@deelaynee oops sorry lol

[@mishikaagarwal6344]

AaaaaaaaaaaaaRRRRrrrrrrrIIIIIIIaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaa

[@gator9717]

The way she said Merle was cute lol

[@daruleos]

i get obsessed with these vida every once in a while

[@JRR31984]

Not surprising the ending. The more the better (most times). :) Good to have both recipes, just in case!!!

[@lisavanvegan]

I just love this channel so much. I love all the dynamics. The vegan community shows so much kindness

[@kundaigovereh5385]

Tell me where I can buy just one tablespoon of olive oil please.

[@Amina-bo5ie]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@saniyahgeorgessg]

You can always get it for free if you open a bottle at the grocery store and take your required serving without asking 😁

[@nopenvm]

Zero waste stores

[@patty1247]

Tell me when you purchase a bottle of olive oil and just use one tablespoon and then throw the rest of the bottle away! Lol

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

Ill give u some

[@SimplySami13]

both looked soooo good! gonna make a combination of both of theirs with the simplicity of mere's with some vegan cream cheese or daiya in it :)

[@anniegold1763]

I'm not vegan, but what I love about these videos is that you're not shaming non-vegan-people but rather show the delicious and affordable options.. I'm really tempted to try the $3 recipe!

[@wonthefight]

I agree, it is very refreshing not being shamed because some of aren't vegans.

[@yuli4ka.w]

My favorite two vegan queens, wish I could be friends with you girls ♥

[@rmg468]

Awww same to you!! 💜💜

[@HeartShapedDreams]

Merle is not vegan u.u she eats eggs. I still appreciate her recipient tho

[@fluki1185]

@@HeartShapedDreams duhh

[@ekasupariyanti2288]

Your mac&cheeses look really lovely and i start craving for it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@david.walters]

whoever sees this, im just saying don’t get your mind all caught in the media and distractions from ourselves. all that matters is that your vibrating high and u are at peace with yourself, you just reading this comment I now send positivity and strength to whoever reads this. thank you may all of you be blessed you are loved I promise.❤️

[@zawiyaabdi9975]

Well obviously I'm loved...by myself hehe! But thank you for the reminder :). This brightened my day❤

[@niveaarun5715]

Honestly, loved the video!!! It was bomb❤️❤️

[@kodymunson9047]

I want to note that buying nondairy milk (yes even and especially oat milk) is totally valid and to me preferred. Store bought nondairy milks are fortified which gives you more nutritional value than what you would do.. which is just.. oats and water lol. Just a note. I know the “no reason” comment wasn’t meant to be an extreme thing lol I’m just picky

[@505Lucky7]

While both look incredible, I think I’d definitely go with the 3 dollar Mac. 🔥😍

[@el.9574]

12:32 AIRA: how do you describe cheese when it has like an old flavour to it? MERLE: **panics in vegan**

[@MindlessVIRUS143]

Aira is suuuccchh a lucky person lol I’d love to be the judge of their cooking everything looks so delicious and I’m not even vegan

[@ehollingsworth11]

Can we have a middle priced one they work on together, please? I would like one that combines the best of both and shoots for a middle price.

[@kaityclement6983]

Ohhhh! Chocolate cake showdown! Creamy mushroom soup Tacos! Christmas dinner! Burgers!

[@michaelchang8776]

hi Merle and Rachel I’d love to see you guys tackling vegan chow fun aka fried rice!!!!!!!!!

[@TUG657]

Both are incredible!

[@harmonicaveronica]

There is a good reason to buy oat milk at the store! It's typically fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Oatmeal that you turn into oat milk isn't

[@Allison-wc3fv]

some brands fortify it with B12 too’

[@YourMajesty143]

Plus the oats I used were stale and made the worst non-dairy milk I've ever had. Buying smaller batches of fresh oats isn't as cost-effective but way better, bc bulk-buying leads to stale oats. However, if you're going to buy fresh oats constantly to have fresh oat milk, then you might as well just buy the pre-made cartons since the cost and time-savings of buying fresh isn't much cheaper.

[@firmanang9132]

Rachel is that sweet friend in highschool who lets you cheat off of their exam and borrow her beautifully written class notes

[@kdsmallcb]

I hate the pricing for this! Tasty does the videos with $20 budgets for a full meal. That is more realistic to measure!

[@sneakerhead6625]

i’m not even vegan but i love merle too much

[@stephgilliam]

I love how Aria just seems really happy to be there, eating.

[@Bazziness]

I like the cheap version but since coconut milk is not expensive at my place, maybe I'll try to convert the milk.

[@RavensWingTarot]

It works so well! If you use veggie broth with it, you can't even taste the coconut.

[@alexpalacios4502]

thats what i did last week, vegan roux, full fat coconut milk, tumeric, paprika, adobo, other seasonings and i had a pretty good mac and cheese

[@ianl7641]

You guys should make some Asian food, like Thai food or something, that would be interesting.

[@dcdukes6276]

LOVE these videos ladies!

[@Searchlogangmassacre2222]

They look like real besties✨

[@andreasfreyer8569]

I like to think about that Rachels cream cheese pack costs the same as Merles meal.😊🧀

[@ks20227]

I feel you Merle. Sending love.

[@clarissaflores7327]

Honestly, if you don’t have the ingredients for Merle’s Mac & cheese, it would technically be about the same price as Rachel’s. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@michelleecheverria6082]

Yes! I wish it was more accurate

[@imsotiredofthis]

But if you don't have the ingredients for Rachel's, it would be way more expensive then $35

[@combcombo]

idk if it's too similar but i would love to see you two make risotto! another great vid : )

[@singingrachel53]

I love watching these videos! Thanks for making my day

[@bhavanabhisham]

Love to see you guys do a vegan Cheesecake 😍😋😋😋...

[@alaras]

I NEVER squeeze after roasting! I need to maximize all that garlic goodness, so I take the time to peel the garlic!

[@WatchDoggyDog]

I LOVE how intense the voting moment of truth gets! Well done :)

[@roxannedunstanharvey4898]

Pro tip, get dried mushrooms. There cheaper, keep well and make a broth when you réhydrate them

[@PikachuuNinja]

I've never seen garlic done that way, Merle. I'll have to try that! 💕

[@exactly3053]

I'd love to see y'all tackle vegan CHEESECAKE!

[@alamfernandezramirez2928]

Mac & Cheese has to be my favorite food! Thanks for all the great recipes!

[@nellomegouniverse4910]

Hey y’all love your videos

[@sarahlataille8428]

I'm not even vegan, but I love watching these videos!!

[@BroccoliRocks]

The recurring them in these cheap vs expensive recipe videos: Use store bought vegan meat and cheese substitutes, jack the price of the recipe way up.

[@powderpink9019]

Could I use something instead of a shallot in the cheap one? Garlic maybe? I don't like onions...

[@gilshoham9601]

Watching her pour the amount of truffle oil she did like:👁👅👁

[@marianamontoya8346]

the oat milk works with oat-flour?

[@ashg4045]

Here is my own unsolicited advice for if you are making a cheap version of mac n' cheese cause it is my favorite. I am not vegan, but I like vegan mac better than dairy based mac n' cheese. I highly suggest using vegan chicken bouillon instead of vegetable broth. I have dabbled with both and the "chicken" one helps to make a more accurate cheese flavor. I also suggest using smoked paprika. I PROMISE, the smoked paprika gives it such a nice smokey layer of flavor to the cheese taste. Lastly, I suggest going with cashew milk instead of oat. I have made both many times and can always taste a major difference.

[@violethaye6987]

thank you for the advice, I will take this into consideration next time. :D

[@monicaaprioridiaz4115]

definetly making these for the holidays!!!

[@iamanunaik]

LOVE THIS SERIES. LOVE MERLE

[@darlenekeene755]

Loved this. I think I'm going to try both.

[@cdrial]

You guys are just darn fun to watch. Cook whatever the heck you want ))

[@j3nnZ4]

Really really easy cheese sauce: potatoes with nutritional yeast, salt and paprika powder in a blender until it’s sticky (You can add tumeric for colour too and a splash of beer or white wine for some more flavour)

[@taniat.16]

Could also add cooked carrot and/or vegetable broth and/or lemon juice

[@ourvegankitchen665]

Hahaha $32 for homemade Mac n Cheese is crazy 😂 who does that?!

[@Hello-bz2gg]

Merle & Rachel do! Lol

[@Bowie_E]

Even if the 32$ one got picked, I definitely learned from Merle's $3 option and not anything from the expensive one. It's easy to over load a dish with pricey ingredients, what's hard is making something that tastes good on a budget of "I'm broke af" lol

[@susunslatky]

The truffle oil brought the price up significantly. Remember, it’s for the whole casserole, not just one plate.

[@switch.smiles]

Honest 🤷🏻‍♀️ I would do it as a gift or for a special dinner for loved ones. I’ve spent about the same on single dishes and even more for cooking an entire dinner back when family meals were a thing-eating out would’ve been cheaper 😷 Depends on your love languages and if you think of cooking as a gift 😆

[@jadejaguar69]

Meee

[@Bowie_E]

Looks delicious!! I can't get red peppers for less than 1.50. Am I missing a way I could be getting them cheaper?

[@deletedaccount8511]

day 21 of asking merle to do a tastetest of vegan substitute where people don't know merle made it so they don't know it's vegan to eliminate any prejudice and sceptism. that way we can see if people can actually tell the difference.

[@kurtallenalorro9768]

Love this show a lot!!! Vegan brownie next please!!

[@simisolanga5957]

I ADORE this friendship ❤❤😍

[@foxwithsocks47]

Aria, Mac and Cheese taste tester: "I'm not a big fan of cheese."

[@eastsidenicole]

Yes options!

[@antoniarashida]

I am filled with love, excitement, and vegan Mac n cheese! 💜

[@bsoria9]

Nice recipes! But Violife and the Whole Foods brand of shredded cheese is where it’s at. Actually tastes like cheese and no bloat or gas comes with it like Daiya.

[@nikkita113]

Just loving these series! And I soooo wanna make these dishes...but it sucks that most of these ingredients are not available in our country 😭😭😭😭

[@Oonagh72]

I use oatmeal to thicken cream sauces. Works fine.

[@isaiahwertz]

That high five was hilarious

[@psicotiquinha]

YEEEESSSSSSSSSSS, MAC N CHEESE

[@Shadeadder]

did anyone else scream the way she just glugged that truffle oil on instead of carefully drizzling it evenly??

[@recoil53]

Budget to spare.

[@AvAtalig-l2q]

Thanks Rachel I love you more all but honestly I was trying to figure out how to make shiitake Bacon

[@dr.westwood]

Assuming you have absolutely none of these ingredients, and assuming you are buying the smallest quantities possible to make this recipe, in the average grocery store, at sale prices instead of full retail, you will spend $42.91. This also assumes you are buying a box of vegetable broth cubes and not buying produce to make your own, which would make this closer to $50. While I realize things are priced differently in different areas of the country (and these are US prices), I did a sampling of various major grocery store chains across the country and took an average. When possible I used the shopped for the same brand used in the video. Here's the breakdown: 1 head of garlic $0.50 1 shallot $0.33 Old fashioned oats $2.49 1 jar roasted red peppers $3.49 16 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil $7.99 16 oz. can of sea salt $1.79 Nutritional yeast $6.49 1 4oz can tomato paste $1.25 Corn starch $1.99 Paprika $3.74 Turmeric $3.97 Apple Cider Vinegar $4.49 Vegetable broth $2.50 Macaroni pasta $1.89 Total: $42.91 These types of videos are very misleading and a lot of people watching these videos don't stock all of these things in their pantry. Let's assume you have sea salt, olive oil, tomato paste, corn starch, paprika, and turmeric on hand all the time. If you had to go buy the rest of the ingredients, you still have to spend $15.69 for the rest of the ingredients. Really the only way this is going to cost only $3.00 is if you have all of the ingredients on hand already, then dividing the cost of the items by the quantities used will this cost you $3.00. You still have to buy the ingredients and have them in your house.

[@SuziJacuzzie]

I would like to know what you guys does with the boiling water from the cashews ? Can't you guys reuse the water from the boil cashews?

[@hadley20]

mac and cheese: where would we be without it?

[@alexahuerta5007]

that looks so goood

[@jengilbert8858]

If that's a ceramic pan, you can skip the oil to make these healthier. Also those mushrooms look amazing

[@dylanpham9995]

Honestly if she didn’t use the truffle oil, the more expensive one would be cheaper and still just as good (better value)