My 3 Favourite Comfort Foods Made Vegan! 🔥

[@laureenjohnson5570]

My family (I'm the only vegan) has smoked salmon with all of the fixin's in your video every Christmas morning. Can't wait to try your carrot version!!! Also....nachos are everything.....

[@veganbookie8640]

Yum! Always love all of your food.

[@fraserjurock7724]

Hey Simnett, First of all, you're amazing and I thank you so much for everything you do. I've watched you since WAY back, when Harry was still alive and you were justifying feeding him regular cat food since he was a carnivore. I have never fully transitioned into a plant based diet, but you have helped me incorporate so many micronutrient dense options into my meals that I would have never considered before if not for your content. I've watched you for shy of a decade it feels, give or take 5 - 6 years, and I still watch your content consistently. Thanks for everything you do!

[@Petey_Ouspensky]

This comment is about the Thanksgiving stuffing recipe you folks laid on us a couple of years ago, and which I've made each Thanksgiving and Christmas ever since. It is so well-received, my little granddaughter even asked to have it prepared for her in Japan last year, where she and her parents were visiting family over Christmas! I felt compelled to write as I have just finished making it. This year I also hit on the bright idea of putting the pecans through my high-powered blender, reasoning that it would get that flavour to pervade the dish even more. It worked like a hot damn! Thank you so much, Crystal and Derek, on behalf of myself and my family!

[@li82li]

oh than you should also try his "meatloaf" recipe! it is very tasty=)

[@kimclark399]

Thanks for the recommendation. I love the green bean and rice casserole from Mommy Vegan on YT and make it every Thanksgiving.

[@joeyq9953]

He’s so inspiring, helpful, and vibrant. Watching his videos feel like such a treat 🙌🏻

[@debrawhobrey1625]

I would love to see you try to veganize pop corn shrimp, that was my most favorite.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Interesting! thank you for the suggestion!

[@mommaz820]

Looks yummy! I got to say, I love the fact that you eat BREAD!!!! I know not everybody can, but many WFPB influencers got the 'hate on' for bread. I buy the same sprouted bread that you get at Costco, and love it with almond butter and bananas!!!

[@natassjafry2463]

You are such a good person. 🤍 Just want to say that your warmth and kindness glows from you, and I appreciate every video!

[@ThePlantStrongMom]

Agreed ❤

[@XxxDJMOSCASxxX]

Woooo everything look soooo good👌. You forgot the sour cream, pico de gallo and the Guacamole 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day 👊

[@melrox8809]

These recipes look amazing & creative 🤤😋

[@ericsouthard]

Instead of the crumbled tofu you should try crumbling tempeh and marinating it in buffalo sauce. Also add tofutti sour cream 👌

[@mandym8781]

Yum to all three meals, especially the layered nachos - double the deliciousness!! 😋👍

[@davidabache9432]

Great recipes, I've tried other versions of the Lox carrot where the marinade includes some capers plus the brine from capers jar and fresh dill, its quite nice, however your recipe has more liquid smoke in it, which I think would work well.😊

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

You can also use roasted bell pepper for a salmon substitute. The texture is more similar than carrots in my opinion and you can just get a jar and marinate it, saves some cooking time. For the TLT, you could add beet juice to the tofu for the colour.

[@SkellyMC]

Do you have any self care tips after getting sick with covid? How long do you wait with training again?

[@SuperRyansMom]

Everything looks great!

[@obsidiantain]

Potato peeler always works for me! We also make cashew cream cheese to go with!

[@stacyebrim9702]

Can't wait to try these! All three look good. 😊

[@bridgetvest7645]

The smoked tofu looks fantastic. Nachos !!!!!

[@Seajunkie]

BLTs made with fried dulse as the bacon is yummy too!

[@Simnettnutrition]

fried dulse? I have never heard of that... sounds amazing!

[@Seajunkie]

@@Simnettnutrition soo crunchy if pan fried in a skillet until brown, read it on the back of the Maine Sea Coast brand package

[@tlopez5821]

Another amazingly delish video, thanks! I’m excited to try the vegan “lox” - so clever!! I’d add some tasty homemade salsa to those nachos tho, pickled jalapeños aren’t enough heat for me! That being said, I’d love to see your vegan version of shepard’s pie, a classic comfort food! Blessed Be!!

[@mommaz820]

Rainbow Plant Life has an awesome shephard's pie recipe...you have to tweak it a bit because she uses quite a bit of oil, but that's not hard to do. It is my favourite plant based version, so far.

[@tlopez5821]

@@mommaz820 Thanks for the lead. Her channel is packed full of WFPB goodness, so I'll mos def check it! 🙏🦋

[@pinky5484]

Love all three recipes! You are so creative! Do you have a vegan hack for carne asada??

[@TobiJedrey-jx2qe]

You are just the BEST! I appreciate all that you do. Keeping it real.

[@shirleigall4271]

hey...I'm from Brazil, vegan about 6 years.....and there's a meal my father used to preprare every week. I loved it! It was rice (sautéed with garlic and salt), braised chicken (thigh and drumstick) with potatoes and carrots (obviously everything prepared with a good amount of onion and garlic, like all Brazilian food) and also tomato (and tomtato sauce).

[@Avery_4272]

All three of your recipes look scrumptious! Thanks, Derek - I'll be trying them asap!

[@pamwalmsley1865]

The nachos look fantastic! Everything does!

[@lyssarida236]

Oooo, yum! These look great- now I need to make some nachos 😍

[@ingrid6791]

I love a quiche with ham and broccoli. Still trying to find a good vegan version. I would be happy if you give it a shot :)

[@Simnettnutrition]

If you search my chickpea fritters here on YT (also a recipe in my ebook Easy Vegan Comfort Meals) it’s very similar to that. You just have to sub out some of the ingredients. Add some smoked tofu as the ham and broccoli before cooking. They are actually just so good! But it would be good to show them as a quiche too.

[@crewing274]

Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole!

[@a_d_a_m]

eeeeeek use the finger-saver with the mandolin my friend!! 😱😱 (these recipes all look amazing tho, i wanna try the carrot lox)

[@vegan_winegoddess1400]

Love these recipes!! I use a smokey tempeh bacon I get from Lightlife for my BLT that is amazing!!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Oh that smoky tempeh is the bomb! So good.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

You just eat it as cold slabs in it?? I still use MorningStar Farms fake bacon strips, because I’m vegetarian (although the company said they’re going to be making their products vegan soon - all it has extra in it that’s not vegan is egg whites).

[@vegan_winegoddess1400]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 no I cook it of course!!

[@samp0730]

Smoked tofu is so good. So much flavor!

[@Simnettnutrition]

It's the best!

[@pipapo3030]

I loove what you're doing so much!! Keep it up, you're making a big difference! Much love from Germany!!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I do like my nachos a little more moist so I would use salsa also. These are so satisfying. Thanks for caring.

[@maddyolive5985]

those nachos look so good. WOuld be interesting to try the carrot salmon too!

[@ScarecrOmega]

I just finished eating but my mouth is watering from these recipes

[@MrsMMcG]

The Daiya cheese is the bomb! I put it on my eggplant bake and enchiladas! 😋

[@anthonyd2988]

Been following you for almost 5 years now. I LOVE your videos and you've helped me so much. I'd love to see your take of a Vegan Reuben sandwhich!

[@JohannaZee]

Those all look delicious! I made some banging nachos recently but I'm going to try your recipe ASAP!

[@katrinaharris5934]

I’m definitely trying the nachos recipe!

[@CarleePurvis]

pan fried bbq soy curls on your nachos. incredibly tasty

[@geno5169]

I loved salmon ! I ordered salmon every time I went to a restaurant! I eat eggs everyday for years! You’re recipes looked so good! And easy

[@simonhradetzky7055]

Nachos look 🔥 ty for the inspiration ❤

[@polmestra]

these look delicious ! thank you for sharing ❤

[@alinatarkhanian]

OMG, those nachos look amazing!!! Definitely testing that out.

[@linzertube]

These recipes are the best! Can’t wait to get the ingredients for this!❤

[@marzettik]

I love TLT’s, with a side of roasted potatoes, yum, yum. ❤

[@TrulyTara86]

I’ve made the TLT before but will definitely be making the nachos ! Looks super good! I was never a fan of salmon before going vegan but that’s pretty cool making it with carrots!

[@jacekgeisler9163]

Them nachos look fire man! good ideas in general👌👌👌. "That's all one nacho... it's attached! it's all one nacho...." 😄🤙🤙🤙

[@barbara5495]

Good job Derek!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

Great job, looks delish!

[@djbaugh33]

Always love your videos! I do think you're missing out on veggie cheez (made from veggies and nooch)

[@Simnettnutrition]

I think it would've made the chips soggy!

[@agadooska]

While slicing those carrots in the mandolin, all that was missing was the music from the Hitchcock's shower scene in Psycho 😆

[@jonhillman871]

i would like to see a video for new england style vegan clam chowder. thanks for all the great tips on fitness, nutrition, and cooking.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Ohhh cool idea!

[@aphroditeslovespell]

Hi Derek!! So my favorite comfort food is easily lasagna, and I recently made the vegan lasagna recipe from the cook book "minimalist baker's everyday cooking" by dana Schultz and it was SO delicious! I even gave some to my mom and grandma who aren't vegan and they loved it just as much as regular lasagna! You have to try it!! I love your videos sm btw, thank you for your content!

[@leslieparsons4547]

We make sandwiches we call BLOATs: (veggie) bacon, lettuce, onion, (smashed) avocado and tomatoes. So good!

[@Simnettnutrition]

haha sounds amazing!

[@geno5169]

You’re recipe sounds amazing! I’ll have to try it

[@MelissaMelanson-g6g]

I can’t say that I miss much after several years, but a random thing I used to like was French onion soup, and it is obviously just the perfect cheese under the broiler, and I don’t know if vegan cheese is quite there yet. (But the advancement of vegan poutine cheese gives me hope!) Definitely going to try your nachos, though-they look amazing!

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

My husband is a meat-eater and is really into smoking his meat. When he does his meat, I have him throw on a couple blocks of tofu (cut in half horizontally) and... dang... so good! I don't add anything to it at all. It's great on it's own! And it's much cheaper than buying it pre-smoked. : ) As far as recipes I miss... beef stew and cornbread - and I'm doing oil-free as well. I'd love to see your take on these, Derek!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks for the suggestion! Homemade smoked tofu sounds amazing!

[@LizH.]

Adding to my grocery list! 😊

[@naomiwitzke]

The only meat I still miss like crazy is popcorn shrimp. Any shrimp, really. I would love to hear your take on it! :)

[@susanm4424-w6k]

I am going to try all of them!

[@houriazouad7663]

Wow i love nacho yammy love saumon vegan i will try it for sûre thanks you so much for charing 🎉

[@EasyVeganMom]

thanks =)!!! miam, LOOK SUPER DELICIOUS, Blt and nacho!!!

[@pamelacarden2426]

What great recipes! I haven't been able to find smoked tofu in Oregon though, booooo.

[@richmcbride9269]

Excellent video! It made me think of a great vegan restaurant called Cornbread Cafe that recently closed down in Eugene, Oregon. They served tremendous vegan comfort food!

[@wendyfilice7101]

I want to make the nachos. I have never tried the smoked tofu, bit want to try.

[@cherhonda]

Beast Mode Nachos👏🏾 Lasagna would be yummy to see💃🏾

[@Simnettnutrition]

I have great vegan lasagna recipe on my channel!

[@geno5169]

Everyone of your recipes look’ sound delicious Derek! I need all the help because I’m new starting plant based! I am using oatmeal or whole grains cereal! Walnut

[@isabellezablocki7447]

I used to love croque Monsieur. Do you have a vegan version of it?

[@LizHTravels]

Agh! please get the no-cut glove for using the mandolin!!!! Don't cut your fingers. The lox is awesome! Thanks

[@sebastiendube8405]

Put some onion powder on your TLT its a game changer!

[@ashleymcdaniel6188]

Have you done a “chicken” sandwich or “burger” my hubby is actually beginning to try the vegan lifestyle after me being on it a year but he’s a huge burger, southern meat and potatoes guy lol. Potatoes are great! Lol but trying to find an excellent “burger “ for him b/c I think that and pizza are gonna w the difficult part.

[@lenalootens5625]

Great video! You do magic🎉 Greetings from Belgium 💝🐴🌹

[@jag2333]

Hi my favorite couple 💑. Great comfort vegan food😊

[@leifjohnson2081]

All look delicious!

[@jt9191]

You did it again Derek!! I already know these are going to be my favorite nachos!!! Thank you!!! 🎉😊

[@alianathefoxfairy]

I'd love to see you make some delicious mac n cheeze!

[@Simnettnutrition]

good call! I do have a Mac n cheeze recipe in my Easy Vegan Muscle Meals ebook but I am not sure if I have ever made a video on it!

[@LibraryTechAnna]

Spinach and artichoke dip

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

That sandwich look amazing!! *adds smoked tofu to the grocery list.

[@earthling_parth]

I've got to make those nachos and TLT 🤤

[@veganmatters6963]

“A freakn carrot “ Haha love you man ❤️💪👊🏻

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

Good for you. Based on the subject of this video… you must be starting to feel the cooler days of Canada starting. ‘Bacon’ can be made also with eggplant. There is a recipe at medical medium website. I never really liked the bacon anyways. Thank you for all the work. Sincerely Hanet

[@razpootis5802]

The irony is that most of the "meaty" flavors people enjoy are actually plant seasonings! Lol

[@Simnettnutrition]

exactly!

[@Planet-Bees]

Sirloin steak, with eggs & new potatoes, needs only a little salt & pepper. I'm no longer going to make mild, fish curries, as the delicate flavour of the recently sourced cod/haddock is easily swamped. Chicken, fried golden in salted butter.. a snack requiring no plants. [ I do luvs me sum froot 'n' veg too! ]

[@1auntievenom]

Yep. It is all texture and spice.

[@KaylaReisser]

Healthy options for vegan pepperoni, veggie "chicken" nuggets, or "meatballs". Because I have young children and they want to eat what other kids are eat

[@steamyvegan]

Mmmm nachos the greatest cheat meal of all time. What does everyone think is the best vegan cheese for nachos? I've been using Daiya which seems decent

[@pennyscholey9821]

Yorkshire puddings please 😍

[@Danette1959]

I still don't like the Daiya cheese. I use Heart Healthy which melts really well & tastes good. We have a vegan pizza place here in California in Grand Terrace, great vegan pizza. It's called The Vegan Korner. They also have other items. The nachos look yummy! I usually use pinto beans for mine.

[@linedezainde]

If we can't find smoked tofu, is there a way to make it ourselves?

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Ooo havnt had nachos in ages!

[@donatina1987]

Can you veganize steamed white fish? 😢 my favorite is trouts, boiled with some herbs...

[@DH-uw3us]

Not sure if you've done these before, but meatloaf and sloppy joes are my choices to veganize.

[@belindaknowles7440]

Jill McKeever has a really good soy curl meatloaf recipe.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Great ideas!

[@Simnettnutrition]

that sounds unreal!

[@DH-uw3us]

@@belindaknowles7440 I can't do soy curls. I have bad reactions to soy.

[@belindaknowles7440]

@@DH-uw3us I don’t eat soy curls a lot. Just a treat sometimes. Can you do lentils? I bet some kind of loaf could be made from them.

[@Helene_TheCoolAFVegan]

Love your videos Derek! I've been deconstructing processed foods like you to come up with my own recipes. So much easier and cheaper... Anyway, which kind of seaweed flakes did you use? Dulse? Kombu? Other?

[@Simnettnutrition]

I used a bag of mixed flaked seaweeds - but dulse would work great!

[@Helene_TheCoolAFVegan]

@@Simnettnutrition 🙏

[@WeCelebrateEatingPlants]

Thank you! We lost electricity for four days and my capers are still sitting off to the side in their little jar in the fridge while I decide whether to toss them out or not .. they're in brine so they should be fine? but when in doubt toss it out? Any idea?

[@84Mazzy]

I would eat them lol

[@taniellie]

Thank you.

[@favorite3424]

I absolutely positively miss a good burger. Do u have a recipe for that? I tried a walnut recipe and broke one of my teeth. That was after soaking the walnuts for over 24 hours and then grinding them in the blender. I will NEVER use walnut for meat substitute again. Nope. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@sandracarli1110]

Yummy as always. I'll try the salmon. A question: are there particular meals that are freezer friendly? I'll have to prep some meals for my son who is still studying and I'm looking for good ideas. Thank you very much in advance.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Most of my meals are freezer friendly I think!

[@sandracarli1110]

@@Simnettnutrition Thank you!

[@Bri-vy7zx]

Hey Derek just a KZbin tip: you should only put one video suggestion to watch next in your litro screen - people prefer to be told exactly what to do rather than have to make a choice. When given a choice, they often panic and just choose “none of the above”. Additionally, give a specific reason that they should watch that video in relation to the current one.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Okay great! I appreciate the feedback. I’ll definitely consider this. 🙏🙏

[@DebraFlower]

Great, thank You

[@patriciapalaroan1074]

Smoked tofu is impossible to find here in Vegas.

[@Simnettnutrition]

No way! Hmm you could always as your local store to try and bring some in. See if they carry any brands that make it.

[@hansvonlobster1218]

Personally, I would confit the carrots instead of adding oil to the marinade. Should make the texture of the carrots resemble lax even more.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yeah great idea! I don't know how to do that lol

[@slrslr9662]

what is "confit"? I also don't do oil. When I googled it, it said, "the process of slow cooking and storing food in fat." ... and I definitely don't do fat.