Love how Merle gives shout outs for other vegan KZbinrs! She's fantastic at connecting people and building the community.
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
You’re so kind!
@britt9055 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@annamacdonald22705 ай бұрын
I feel like caramelizing the boiled onion and garlic and adding it to the mushrooms is the bbq move
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
YESSSSS
@rhiannonrecommends5 ай бұрын
His recipe is insanely good. I cooked it once for my husband's family and they loved it and couldn't tell it was vegan.
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
It's so decadent🤤
@rhyssaunders98635 ай бұрын
2 Creators I love using recipes from are Yeung Man Cooking, and Rainbow Plant Life, if you want to try any of their recipes!
@dragonrider22925 ай бұрын
Rainbow plant life has changed my life.
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
OMG you read my mind, already shot a video of a Rainbow Plant life recipe :D
@minkexmachina16275 ай бұрын
I love Yeung Man Cooking's vegan hamburger helper! It's one of my staple recipes and I can't wait to cook it for my non-vegan family :D
@beardoodle98355 ай бұрын
I love them! 😊 Another favorite of mine is Derek Sarno. He's an actual vegan chef, and owns the brand Wicked Kitchen with his brother. His recipes on here are life changing 😋
@supergenkilife5 ай бұрын
Wil over at Yeung Man Cooking is an amazing recipe developer. Highly recommend.
@NamasteSammie5 ай бұрын
Gaz has been a favorite of mine for years. His recipes and vibe just hit different. I clicked on this video so fast. You are the best Merle ❤
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
you're so kind
@kristinw36105 ай бұрын
I probably would have, after soaking the mushrooms in the BBQ sauce, baked them for a bit just so some of the sauce could caramelize. After baking, I would have topped with additional BBQ sauce if necessary.
@TheMughes5 ай бұрын
Love this! I used to love Gaz's recipes, but I feel we've moved in different directions - he's more into fermenting and growing his own veg etc these days. I'm more into one pot meals, so I stick to his archive. Can't wait to make this again 😀
@cecegirl43275 ай бұрын
Cheap lazy vegan is really great for one pot meals (if you dont know her already)
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
I also cannot wait to make this again.. and I just made it a week ago 😂
@minkexmachina16275 ай бұрын
This looks amazing! I love watching you make it in your kitchen and not rolling green fields...it makes it look achievable for me 😅
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
bahahaha well thank you for appreciating my cramped lil kitchen
@Alex555515 ай бұрын
Please do more of Gaz’s recipes!
@veganmeditations5 ай бұрын
This looks SO yum! Can't wait to make it! Would love to see you try more Gaz recipes!
@dalilaf45245 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried cheaplazyvegan? I’d love to see you recreate something of hers
@amymarie33125 ай бұрын
Something my hubby does is melt some butter in a pan and cook the breadcrumbs for a minute. Takes it to the next level!
@CorineT5 ай бұрын
Been randomly watching some of your older videos, just because they’re so good for me when I’m winding down, and I have to say, Merle just keeps getting better! ❤ also, craving Mac n cheese right now 😂
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Corine
@barbaralevine90484 ай бұрын
I love that I found your channel!! And I love watching Gaz cook over his grills outside. He is so creative and inventive with his ingredients which surprises me how this Mac and cheese is made with shredded store bought cheese! I did not expect to see you add it in.
@annasulina5 ай бұрын
Caramelize the onion and garlic for the milk, then blend together, then brown the mushrooms with the sauce so it thickens around them. Maybe add some smoked paprika to the mac, so it connects better with the mushrooms. Love your videos!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
YUMMMM omg im hungry again
@sunnygirl54675 ай бұрын
Gaz’s videos are sooo nice and his place looks like out of a fairytale🥹☺️
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
truly!!
@lmpeters5 ай бұрын
My favorite way to use onions in mac and cheese (vegan or otherwise) is to dice them finely, saute them on low heat until they turn dark brown and jammy, and then add them to the sauce.
@Livv_it_is2 ай бұрын
Don't know in what universe I've been living until this point but did discover your channel just now and lovin itttt! btw: ever thought of starting a singing career?
@MerleONeal2 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Happy you found your way here :) and you're too kind re: the singing
@pelossus5 ай бұрын
perfect blue is a masterpiece, so good
@JubeiKibagamiFez5 ай бұрын
1:33 Shells always suction to the back of my throat. I prefer mini spirals or elbow... Plus shells always stick inside each other, too, and don't cook right.
@voicesinthewoods5 ай бұрын
Looks super good! Thanks! Yeah, I pronounce syrup like “sur-up” as well. 😊😊
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
lets gooooo!
@lalahobbs2525 ай бұрын
oh you make me want to try this. I love Gaz and I somehow I missed this recipe. I love your videos!
@davidvllr5 ай бұрын
You posting just made my day, ty
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Ty David
@AllShellBreaksLoose5 ай бұрын
Love Perfect Blue! Paprika is also a MUST watch!
@ViCT0RiA65 ай бұрын
gaz mac n cheese vs tabithas mac n cheese? without anyone knowing tell aria and friends to try both and provide an opinion, id be so curious cause both sound and look delish
@KairuLeana5 ай бұрын
Good series, I tried the chickpea curry from the last video because of you! Thanks for trying these bad boyz out~
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Omg I'm so glad you tried it!!! It's my pleasure, I learn so many awesome recipes this way
@roamsy5 ай бұрын
Dang love that Satoshi Kon shoutout…he left us too soon!
@kobalt_975 ай бұрын
That transition from spatula to whisk is astonishingly good. And now i want this mac & cheese
@sunny5ma5 ай бұрын
I love our reigning vegan queen as always ❤❤. This does look so good! I low-key wanna try it! As someone who has never even had mac'n'cheese haha I know..I'm weird. I'm surprised you didn't say how long to bake it tho? Usually we get such detailed information about the time and Fahrenheit/Celsius temperature, which I soooo appreciate!!! ❤❤❤ Can't wait for the next one! P.S. what happened to yours and Aria's podcast? You haven't posted for about two weeks now?? I miss it 😔. Edit/P.P.S. I LOVE that you included the reactions from your friends and especially Aria!! It's always so good to see his take and opinion, especially when he likes the stuff you make hahaha ❤❤❤❤❤
@IQzminus22 ай бұрын
Vocals on 9 to 4 were on point!
@rachelhill88475 ай бұрын
Your hair looks so cute!! & that Mac looks INSANE ❤
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And the mac was out of this world 😭
@Haylie_Bee5 ай бұрын
I'm a simple woman, I see Merle I click
@lisamargaret14735 ай бұрын
Merle, you look stunning ❤ love the hair😊
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🥹
@lizahko92615 ай бұрын
love seeing other people's reactions!
@CharisseKenionYT5 ай бұрын
My all-time fave vegan mac and cheese to make is by Nora Cooks and she adds melted vegan butter and smoked paprika to the breadcrumbs and it is NOICE. Def making this
@pennywisethedancingclown27025 ай бұрын
The new daiya is actually really good. I wish it was more salty, but it’s fantastic otherwise.
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
I was so impressed! Love your pfp
@SantiagoFigueroaRojo19995 ай бұрын
I’m not vegan but that mac n cheese looks so good!!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
It was UNREAL
@littlemzrainbowz985 ай бұрын
I don't know if you did it and didn't say or if it wouldn't work right on vegan cheese, BUT If you want your cheese and your bread crumbs to brown and toast more, do a minute or 2 on broil
@sheenatalks85295 ай бұрын
I clicked away from another video I was watching to watch this one! ❤
@tarabooartarmy36545 ай бұрын
I put down my XBOX controller for this one! 😊
@Nikki-rx8ri5 ай бұрын
Same haha
@pagirl913.5 ай бұрын
LOL me too. Only Merle can do that! My girl Merle! ❤️😘
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
HONORED
@_Redtailhawk_5 ай бұрын
Same!
@fishbones.6663 ай бұрын
i neeeed to try this!!
@studycats1235 ай бұрын
I want to hear more about this barbecue souse with COLA!!! 😮 how did it taste?
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
HONESTLY it was shockingly not soda-y at all. it kinda made it taste like herbal! and fresh
@marykaren75425 ай бұрын
I'll have to try this one!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
do it!! it's amazing
@cheer4mia5 ай бұрын
now that you've tried a couple homemade mac and cheeses i think you should combine your favorite parts of all of them and try making your own ultimate vegan mac and cheese 😃
@witchhousetwerkteam5 ай бұрын
2:00 PERFECT BLUE!!! omg taste!
@taylortrent55685 ай бұрын
definitely sur-rup not see-rup, you’re good 👍🏻 i’m an LA native but i don’t think it’s a regional thing, is it?
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU TAYLOR
@twitchy_bird5 ай бұрын
Lol I think it may be regional my dude. Everyone in my area says see-rup for the most part.
@jasmingovers44035 ай бұрын
Good results with this one😊
@genehayes5 ай бұрын
Perfect Blue is amazing!!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
YES GENE YES
@marlenemendoza92885 ай бұрын
Oh man I love him he’s the real og he’s my forever crush hahaha 😂 ❤
@59593425 ай бұрын
Looks super Felicitas. Greetings from Germany
@littlegrizzo5 ай бұрын
OMG that looks so delicious
@HanonSama3 ай бұрын
As for the "greatest" vegan mac n' cheese, the whole foods Ayinde Howell mac n' yease is supposedly legendary, but supposedly the actual version he makes is super top secret, and that's the one I really wanna see someone recreate.
@eviesharp175 ай бұрын
Currently struggling with a 2 week long kidney infection and struggling to keep things down, so this was torture but I wanna make thiswhen I feel better!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Aw i'm so sorry to hear it, hoping you have a swift recovery and can enjoy this mac sooner rather than later!!
@nfgc865 ай бұрын
Random comment…I’d love to see Merle with a reddish/brown hair color. I think she’d look wonderful 😊🤷🏾♀️
@twitchy_bird5 ай бұрын
If I'm not mistaken she used to have a hair color similar to your description.
@di_nwflgulf35475 ай бұрын
Go GAZ!!
@ngaston-mcdonald37445 ай бұрын
I always use these noodles for Mac & Cheese. Looks yummy!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Yeah they were actually really nice
@vegetarianveganhealth77485 ай бұрын
I cant help but feel like Mr. Gaz got some of his inspiration from O.G. Lauryn Toyota another fellow vegan youtuber. (HOT FOR FOOD) Who is the only mac and cheese ive ever seen with both miso and white pepper and the bread crumbs but hers is a much older recipe. Now I will say that it doesnt taste like mac and cheese but it is fucking delicious. Ne who with out you tasting it i looks legit cant wait to try it!!!
@justin_g_smith5 ай бұрын
Okay that mac n cheese was delish!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Straight from the horse's mouth!
@samatronn5 ай бұрын
You look SO much like Britt Lower in this video :O
@kerrymonaghan62685 ай бұрын
slay merle, you’re my fav vegan youtuber. i’m kinda going through it rn but your videos always lighten my day! :)
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Sending you a virtual hug, Kerry. Thanks for the love and happy to help in any way
@KatieKitty20035 ай бұрын
Saw that thumbnail and clicked so fast 🤤
@CosplayingwithChad5 ай бұрын
7:10 I say Sir-Up, I have yet to meet anyone pronounce it as Seer-Up.🤔
@vduback2 ай бұрын
To respond to your friends comment…”I want you to know”. Vegan is delicious!
@MrEroshan3 ай бұрын
For even more protein and no glueten use chickpea pasta.
@nessacafe5 ай бұрын
Hey Merle! Love your uploads. Could you put the link to your website in your about? I couldn't find anything just by google searching your name. I appreciate the large format of websites because it gives my eyes a break from the socials.
@BettyStroh4 ай бұрын
Gaz is brilliant and beautiful 🩵
@Taurui5 ай бұрын
Gaz' Oatly by Gaz Oakley
@di_nwflgulf35475 ай бұрын
Make my own milks. ...love Gaz
@waveydavie5 ай бұрын
@gazoakleychef our girl Merle loves your mac n cheese as do I, except I can't most of the ingredients 😭😭😭
@grey56265 ай бұрын
Perfect Blue is one of your favorite movies? I see you have good taste, not just when it comes to vegan food!
@ZionGuySupreme5 ай бұрын
Mmmm
@nicktheavatar_5 ай бұрын
EVERYONE LIKE THE VIDEO FOR THE ALGORITHM TO HELP OUT MERLE!!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU NICK I APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR ENTHUSIASM
@kellyreadingbooks5 ай бұрын
Yum!!!!!
@kaylizzle19955 ай бұрын
But I need to know which is better? Should I make Gaz’s or Tabatha’s Mac and cheese
@strawberrysoymilkshake5 ай бұрын
I mean Aria said this one was better
@nuttygirl835 ай бұрын
This one looks a lot closer to how I used to make my dairy mac and cheese. I haven't tried either, but I have tried yogurt in vegan cheese sauces before and it made them taste tangier than real mac and cheese. My kids didn't like it and I didn't care for it as much either. If you want something closer to dairy version I think this would be it. They are probably both still really good. I want to make the oyster mushrooms with the barbecue sauce! I wish I could source them more easily where I live.
@tarachristie9335 ай бұрын
You could try it with shiitake or porcini mushrooms!
@kateliness25 ай бұрын
Oooh! I'm not a mac n cheese person, but the rest of my family is, which means I eat it bc I don't want to make more than 1 thing. So I'm always trying to improve it.
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
This one was non-vegan approved! That's how you know it's the real dealio
@kateliness25 ай бұрын
@MerleONeal absolutely! Excited to try it out!
@directoraccounting20665 ай бұрын
Cute hair!! Hope you like it too. :-)
@Sarah-jx1vt5 ай бұрын
She looks like a 90s Lilith fair queen in this video
@strawberrysoymilkshake5 ай бұрын
Nothing's rolling..-🛑 Ayo I feel u girl
@amethystjean17445 ай бұрын
I have made vegan cheese sauce with miso. Not really a secret ingredient. I don't love vegan cheese so I'll stick to making my own.
@_________99964 ай бұрын
Oatly's so sweet and heavily flavoured :\, surely that's a bad choice for this
@j96705 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@jenniferfogell57065 ай бұрын
We say sear-up not sir-up 😂
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
we can still be friends
@GiGi-fd6om5 ай бұрын
So, its not as good as Tabitha's.
@fflanigan5 ай бұрын
I just don't consider "vegan cheese" a valid ingredient for homemade vegan cheese. I also don't think any of those store bought shreds are any good(or healthy). My vegan Mac has no store bought cheese.
@xovb5 ай бұрын
I recently found a brand that uses olive oil as its only oil and I think that’s a great improvement on the df cheese front!
@maxinepagnotti70145 ай бұрын
I do love Gaz. However, using vegan cheese to make Mac and cheese is CHEATING-sorry
@strawberrysoymilkshake5 ай бұрын
I feel like this also, it's also costly
@lambulance5 ай бұрын
Gaz is so boujie lol
@lambulance5 ай бұрын
In this economy?? Gaz has become so unrelatable.
@toynoise4203 ай бұрын
nonvegans are so annoying
@JeromeKahele5 ай бұрын
I need to bust this one out @MerleOneal!
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
Try it, Jerome!! it's sooo good
@judykhaleck80345 ай бұрын
MERLE, What your favs 🥯 shops in Los Angeles? Have you ever been to Courage 🥯?
@MerleONeal5 ай бұрын
For some reason the emoji is so small haha is that a bagel or a donut?
@judykhaleck80345 ай бұрын
@@MerleONeal it’s a bagel! 🥯 > 🍩
@erinblur5 ай бұрын
The real best vegan mac and cheese recipe is the one from sunnispeaksvegan. Promise.