That proposal joke was dorky as hell and I loved every second haha
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Just glad that it actually registered lmfao
@Dwoalin6 ай бұрын
Merle bringing TikTok back to 2002/2001. That segue to the Squarespace plug was 10/10. Take the buttons to pound down 🤣
@traciechakraborty38296 ай бұрын
made marry me chickpeas, subbing coconut milk for the cream. It was BOMB! I also served it on rice. Cause as much as I love naan, I didn't want any of the sauce to go to waste.
@strawberrysoymilkshake6 ай бұрын
Yeeeeahh I want rice or pasta for sure
@marks.72116 ай бұрын
Can't you just use naan to wipe off any of the sauce remains out of pan?
@coventional6 ай бұрын
So so proud of you on your sobriety journey!! Keep it up!!!! It makes me so happy :)
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@lillianv68056 ай бұрын
Im a meat eater, Ill admit it. But my spouse is vegetarian and we keep a vegetarian and sometimes vegan household. And I LIKE seeing pricey vegan dishes because when I see a lot of vegan or vegetarian dishes I see "HEALTHY!!!! CHEAP!!!!!!!! QUINOA!!!!" and like, theres a time and a place for that, but sometimes i want something FANCY and TASTY and that does not always equate those things. Planning on making a portobello version of this some time, it looks so good. Imagine with some crusty bread??? Omg.....
@MictheVegan6 ай бұрын
I can't wait til Lion's Mane is everywhere! Great job!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
I think i'm gonna need to start my own lil Lion's Mane farm
@ViCT0RiA66 ай бұрын
you are a hidden gem i love your tweaked recipes, this is making me want to get a lions mane mushroom farm!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@georgesanxionnat50546 ай бұрын
The 7:30 screamer and the 8:40 bit ToT I love you and your sense of humor Merle !
@tessthehighpriestess6 ай бұрын
"2002, 2001" I am also fuzzy since 2020. 😂 And also wonder what a life with TikTok back then would have created....
@danielsykes75585 ай бұрын
I didn't even notice, haha Though maybe you're right & Iraq wouldn't have been so easy to get away with. People could watch little explainer videos on who was where when & it would've been a special op from the beginning and no statecraft etc, who knows.
@LittleMissStamper6 ай бұрын
Im more partial to making "I want a divorce chicken" 🤣
@snooshi6 ай бұрын
I would suggest trying H-mart for mushrooms
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
duly noted
@ddawson100Ай бұрын
Thanks for another awesome recipe transform. Loved the proposal joke.
@theoceanandher5 ай бұрын
Lol! Love my girl, Merle! She's a rockstar always 💕 I love how she's bringing up new content and still keeping it true and real for herself and love her vibes and quirks, and sense of humor ❤
@jackcarslake84086 ай бұрын
How about half time dehydrating the lions mane before getting the moisture out? I think I may try that.... Or marinade in a broth and then dehydrate. I did that with King oyster mushrooms for jerky and that turned out AMAZING!
@SeannaTucker6 ай бұрын
That sounds great! Part of the reason for pressing the lion's mane is also to get a crispy skin and to shape the mushroom so it looks more like chicken, so as long as you do both (dehydrating and pressing the mushroom), it should still work :)
@ErinChamberlain6 ай бұрын
Love me some Merle Girl! So yeah, Marry Me Mane! Looks incredible. I said every syllable in my head when I said 'incredible' btw. I so look forward to your videos! You're the most real and that's what I appreciates about you lol
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
You're so kind
@crazynugirl36 ай бұрын
I am definitely going to make this with a bunch of baby portobellos and pasta, it looks so good! And can I just say, your red eye makeup looks so good!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
omg thank you!
@bethanyhartzell53366 ай бұрын
I love the new set up. :) i’m so inspired by your willingness and courage to keep trying new things.
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@compassioncucumbersveganpod6 ай бұрын
Looks like a delicious recipe, I mean you got a proposal from yourself! LOL
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
The true test
@isabelaandzico6 ай бұрын
My Portuguese Water Dog named Zico eats all fruits 🍎 and veggies 🥕 (except grapes and raisins because they are poisonous to dogs). He’s my fur baby, service animal, best friend and we’re both transitioning to a vegetarian 🥗 We share our meals and he eats everything I eat except MUSHROOMS 🍄?!?! I don’t know why. This puppy is a garbage disposal ! 😂 So I have a Tupperware ready every day with blueberries, carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers… I’m new to your channel and you’re inspiring us.🇵🇹🇧🇷🩰🐾 8:00
@justin_g_smith6 ай бұрын
okay that Square Space transition was absolutely sublime. Also I need to try this like!!!
That honestly does look super delicious. Plus I love when things are delicious but also nutritious!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
a win win
@kimmurray93466 ай бұрын
The top down shot was just 😘
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Hey thanksssss
@sanhitaguin96836 ай бұрын
I lovedddd the joke at 8:44, oh em gee, that was very good, soooooooo good!!! Wheezing. Wheezing.
@zepzour73916 ай бұрын
that looks heavenly... Im so sad i dont have access to fun different mushrooms in local grocery stores. I think its finally time to bribe some local restaurants into letting me purchase from them haha
@nicktheavatar_6 ай бұрын
This looks bomb af Merle!! But man I would throw same fettuccini noodles under that sauce and chicken!! 😮💨🔥
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Noodles def can't hurt this one. Lets be real, they can't hurt anything
@IvanchuuuV6 ай бұрын
Merle your videos make me very happy ☺
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
That makes me so happy!!!!!
@slickjohnson11605 ай бұрын
"Are you seeing this sh*t?" 🤣 Hahahah
@Randilynn666 ай бұрын
There are particular Ralphs stores that carry the lions mane mushrooms from a company in LA. I always buy them when they mark them down because I guess they’re not very popular.
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
they're so priceyyyyyy but also so cool
@Randilynn666 ай бұрын
@MerleONeal ralphs often has them for 50 percent off.
@CorineT6 ай бұрын
Sometimes I’m not quite sure what to say but I ALWAYS comment cause I know it helps ❤ Love you Merle, I hope your new project with Aria will go well ❤❤❤
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Corine!! You're so thoughtful. I really appreciate it
@sunny5ma6 ай бұрын
Oh Merle, how I love you, hahaha. You're so funny and likeable ❤❤❤ (saying lovable felt creepy, hahahha😅). Im not a mushroom lover. I've said it before snd I'll say it again, but this does look interesting... 🤔 Anyway, thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait for the next one!! I just wish we could have had Aria try it too!!! ❤❤❤
@ElNath6456 ай бұрын
I love the EVO shirt! Are you a fighting game fanatic? Which ones do you play?
@AmiraMiculescu6 ай бұрын
For pork belly substitutes I find oyster mushrooms work best
@sammybalamby6 ай бұрын
i’m not vegan, but i am allergic to dairy and have a lot of food sensitivities due to an autoimmune disorder so i’m v grateful for you and your recipes 🫶🏼
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sammy! Glad you like em :)
@shellyg92286 ай бұрын
Great dish!! Love your videos Merle!❤️❤️❤️ I'm curious if you have ever tried the county crock plant whipping cream? I make a lot of vegan swaps but I would feel better if you approved it first lol
@charlie69236 ай бұрын
Hey Merle, Emmy Cho recently did a Brazilian dessert called "Catch a Man Cake." I think it might be cool to see a vegan version. If it goes well, maybe you can make it a series :P
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
oh interesting!! I love where your head is at.. looking into this now
@laurasnow78226 ай бұрын
The EVO shirt is sending me. What are your fave fighting games?
@BabySwearWords6 ай бұрын
Oyster mushrooms have a chicken thigh texture if those are more price effective
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
great call!
@BabySwearWords6 ай бұрын
@@MerleONeal A reply from the girl Merle?! Ayyeee
@dibamoca98856 ай бұрын
Aaaaand, end scene ☺️
@Bookaddic5 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for testing all these recipes for us!!! I have an idea that I would loooooooove to see/do/have! Creme brulee crepes!!! Can you veganize it?!! The crepes are made & formed into a cone shape and filled with the creme brulee,😊😍 that would be so awesome!!!
@susanlee88266 ай бұрын
Girl you sure know how to rock a recipe. I must try this one!!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
aw thank you!!!! I hope you enjoy it
@serenityserena1186 ай бұрын
I would try growing your own lion's mane mushroom, it is super easy
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
i really want to do this actually
@wesfishcare5 ай бұрын
"Are you seeing this shit" Killed me
@danielsykes75585 ай бұрын
2:26 we should start growing lion's mane
@jwl-u2h6 ай бұрын
Laughing at you accidentally saying the feta pasta went viral in 2001! Its been a quick 23 years 💗
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
LMFAO truly didn't even notice
@TERView6 ай бұрын
So cool you have an evo shirt :D
@amriddless6 ай бұрын
Anyone else immediately laugh at the music at 4:25 🤣 just me? Lol any cody ko watchers will know. I added this song to my Spotify after the incident bc I love it lol
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
OMG did he use that song in a vid? I was watching his button reaction vids in-between shooting for this video lmao maybe subconsciously it seeped into my brain
@amriddless6 ай бұрын
I don't think he used it purposefully. Lol it was like some weird editing error where his audio was cut out and that song was playing for like a full minute over him talking😆 Had to look back but it was on his video called DIwhy. I only know the song so well bc I was like this is a great song actually and have listened to it a lot
@softasyarn6 ай бұрын
Quick tip: Don't use olive oil as a weight over heat in order to preserve its deliciousness longer 😊
@LK-ru5lx6 ай бұрын
Geisen has a few really delicious N/A wines that I have used in place of regular alcoholic wine for cooking (and drinking!) during my alcohol-free times. Also - Kudos to you on your commitment to being alcohol free! I'm so glad you made this recipe because I've made the non-vegan version and oooh boy that heavy cream is not pleasant afterwards. This looks delicous.
@AmyBG886 ай бұрын
I don’t really consider that expensive when the meat equivalent would be the same or more. I spend around $5 for one lion’s mane that I cut in half and have two meals from. Inexpensive in my book! 😊
@Shadeadder6 ай бұрын
Not sure where you live where one medium chicken breast is $5 😳 I can get a pack of 4 for that price around here...
@AmyBG886 ай бұрын
@@Shadeadder The lion’s mane was as big as two chicken breasts for $5. So that’s $2.50 a meal. That is not expensive. So what if you can get chicken breasts a tiny bit cheaper? I’m not causing terrible suffering or affecting the environment with my choice.
@Shadeadder6 ай бұрын
@@AmyBG88Not calling you a liar, but that seems a stretch? From my experience with Lion's Mane, one big one shrinks when cooked to a size smaller than most chicken breasts (you can see that in this video), so it's kinda crazy to me to claim that just one was equal to two whole chicken breasts when cooked. Idk, maybe your perception for how big chicken breasts are might be off? This comment is not about advocating meat buying, I'm just saying that the claim that one $5 mushroom is the same price as the meat it replaces ("or less") seems off.
@AmyBG886 ай бұрын
@@Shadeadder There is a couple who grows them locally and sells them in a market near me. They have big ones for $5, I slice them horizontally, marinate and cook them like steak. They shrink a little bit they are big to start with. I’m thinking about trying to grow my own at some point…
@neonmoon83566 ай бұрын
Oh man this looks tasty. And "Marry Me Mushroom" is a catchier title than Chicken.
@meganpare89986 ай бұрын
You’re supposed to simmer everything together at the end not eat it all cold 😂
@danielsykes75585 ай бұрын
10:17 smooth
@stardust87466 ай бұрын
How long do you recommend we soak the cashews for? I definitely want to try the sauce at the very least!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
you can soak them for like 3 hrs or do a quick boil for 10 min!
@emilalatour45186 ай бұрын
8:43 😆😆😆
@tenapit6 ай бұрын
They are $20 per pound here in Florida and I’ve only used them for “crab” meat
@user-wp6pk1oq2i3 ай бұрын
That looks so tasty!
@garlandstyle57976 ай бұрын
Giving you a thumbs up Because I love your channel. Make money sugar. But we don't have Lions Mane shrooms within a 1000 miles of here of course. Sorry to cut out of the vid soon.
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
this is my favorite comment in a while. thanks Garland
@adrielcarrasco55776 ай бұрын
I think if you put it on a bed of cilantro lime rice it'll be a really nice dinner with enough leftover for lunch the next day.
@clarissaazure62352 ай бұрын
I just ate dinner, and I’m stuffed. But man this looks tasty. I could see myself eating a whole plate RIGHT NOW!! Yum ❤
@MerleONeal2 ай бұрын
it was sooooo sOOOO good
@strawberrysoymilkshake6 ай бұрын
Back to watching with my eyes crossed so i can't see the mushroom hairs
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
omfg they're so freaky, im right there with you
@tinapaytinapay5 ай бұрын
For that much money it shoulda been a 10/10 holy crap 😭
@AdaminaCarden6 ай бұрын
I would've used a No-Chicken broth instead of veggie broth... but also would probably just use a fake chicken instead of lion's mane 'cause protein haha
@payojaaa6 ай бұрын
omgg i used this exact same sauce with pasta and it was delicious!!!!!!
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
So good!!!!
@marmoth97865 ай бұрын
i CANNOT get over how similar you and Dorian Electra are
@umafa16456 ай бұрын
That looks fcking good!
@caseytyler83266 ай бұрын
😂 the taste test
@Foodlepadoodle5 ай бұрын
I'm highly Allergic to mushrooms 😂
@candacel33056 ай бұрын
No, definitely do NOT give this to your dog. Not even a small amount. Onions and garlic are extremely toxic to dogs. Since they're in powder form, they're more concentrated so it takes even less to cause serious harm to a dog. The same goes for cats.
@Zarai_Numbers6 ай бұрын
Dogs can't have garlic or onions, but I'm pretty sure everything else in here is safe 😂
@cathleenwarner17786 ай бұрын
Nice video and good job giving up alcohol for a year. I know it's hard, but it is much better for your health in the long run. Good luck :)
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Devandanerd5 ай бұрын
Have you tried any Thee Burger Dude recipes?!?!
@mcneelyng3 ай бұрын
Well damn, I showed up bc I thought this was math corner. Guess I gotta go out away my protractor
@cakecoke67316 ай бұрын
That vegan chicken looks yum!
@leroybrown77576 ай бұрын
..for a budget version..use marinated soy curls... ..sorta like elopement chk`n 🤷♀️ ☮️&🌱's -tracee
@davidvllr6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@danielsykes75585 ай бұрын
0:01 did you give it to Aria
@payojaaa6 ай бұрын
0:34 "2002 or 2001"?😅
@michaelchang53865 ай бұрын
so yummy
@Bossman-mu6qe6 ай бұрын
Def hit up a local asian store and get the fake chicken bullion powder.
@jazzgirlie5 ай бұрын
There’s no tax on groceries :)
@jazzgirlie5 ай бұрын
Looks like this is state specific actually but most states don’t charge sales tax for groceries (including CA)
@Humbledandelion5 ай бұрын
I like ur make up u look so pretty
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
@user-yj9rw2oy9g5 ай бұрын
Nice gaming shirt
@amethystdgem6 ай бұрын
@1:37 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🥳
@kathleen58006 ай бұрын
you kinda look like Victoria Pedretti
@MerleONeal6 ай бұрын
Huge compliment! I love her
@Jain19066 ай бұрын
To play devil's advocate, you don't! need! a registry or photos to get married! SMH.
@jadenamber83785 ай бұрын
Maybe just do it with Soy Curls?
@masdanar93216 ай бұрын
😍
@BARBQ15 ай бұрын
Tast nd yummy ❤😊
@vivienne27726 ай бұрын
you look like caroline polachek
@Raddiebaddie6 ай бұрын
I can kinda see that
@JA996 ай бұрын
So did he propose? Lol
@smome77736 ай бұрын
I immediately forgot the name of the recipe and got confused 😂😂😂