PERFECT comfort food

The Perfectly easy all in ONE POT, One Love Dinner. Great for everything. Thanksgiving Dinner. Christmas DInner. Sunday Roast, that's Plant Based too. We're making a delicious Vegan Mushroom Shallot Gravy 'Stuffing' Pie, perfect for a one pot Thanksgiving, Christmas, special weeknight or Sunday Roast comforting meal or meal prep. Packed with roasted potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. Savory tofu for the texture and protein concerned and crunchy sourdough croutons to add that crispiness and flavor we all love. Everything comes together with a homemade shallot mushroom gravy that's velvety rich and full of flavor. This pie is a feast of tastes and textures, and I'll walk you through every simple step. So, preheat your oven, grab your ingredients, and let's get started.
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Name placeholder - GRAVY ‘STUFFING’ PIE
Ingredients:
For the Base:
4 large White Potatoes, cut into large cubes
1, 450g Extra firm tofu, torn into bite-size pieces
4 medium Carrots, large diced
4 celery stalks, large dice
1 Large Onion, large dice
Little Olive Oil
Smoked Paprika
Onion, Granulated
Salt, crystals
Black Pepper, ground
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
Oven Preparation:
Preheat oven to 200c / 400f fan/convection.
Potatoes:
In a large bowl, add potatoes, drizzle of olive oil, season with salt, pepper, granulated onion, smoked paprika, and chopped rosemary. Toss to coat evenly.
Spread onto a baking paper-lined baking tray and roast while prepping other veg.
Tofu:
Place the hand-torn tofu in a bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and season with sage and onion seasoning. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
Vegetables:
In a separate bowl, add carrot, onion, and celery. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Roasting:
Once prepped, remove potatoes from the oven, make room for the tofu and other vegetables, and roast for 20 - 25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and all are nicely golden brown.
Crouton Stuffing Topper:
400g Sour dough loaf bread, cubed or torn into large bite-size pieces
¼ cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Parsley, Dried
1 tsp Granulated onion
1 teaspoon dried Sage
Salt & Pepper
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine bread pieces with olive oil and seasonings. Toss to coat evenly.
Spread onto a separate lined baking tray and bake for 10 - 15 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
Shallot Mushroom Gravy:
6 cups boiling Water
¼ - ½ white flour (adjust to desired thickness)
3 shallots, toasted & sliced
3 - 4 garlic cloves, toasted and minced
200g White button mushroom, sliced
200g Brown button mushrooms, sliced
3 Tablespoons, Plant-Based Butter
2 -3 tablespoons Vegan Bouilion (veg or chicken flavoured)
¼ cup / 60 ml Dry Cooking Sherry
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary sprigs, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Sage leaves, chopped thin
2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme, chopped
Cooking:
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms with butter until golden brown, stirring often.
Add shallots, garlic, and herbs, and sauté for 5 more minutes.
Stir in sherry, reduce for 2 minutes, then add flour and bouillon. Gradually whisk in boiling water to thicken to a smooth, velvety texture.
Simmer and stir for an additional 5 - 10 minutes.
Final Pie Assembly:
Preheat oven to 185c/350f convection/fan.
In a large bowl, combine croutons with two ladles of gravy, toss to coat.
In a casserole dish, layer the veg/tofu/potato mixture, then pour over the rest of the gravy, and top with the gravy-soaked croutons.
Roast for 15 -20 minutes until a crispy top forms and the dish is heated throughout.
To Serve:
Serve hot, enjoy, and then take a nap.

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It's so wonderful getting to watch a professional chef showing off his skills and doing it using nothing but plants. I love this KZbin channel!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@fragranthills]

You give cullinary inspiration by example. Thanks Derek 🍓

[@Groveland64]

He mentioned butter several times. Hopefully, it is vegan butter.

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@@Groveland64 I watch so many of his videos that I feel quite confident in saying it's vegan butter. 😃

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​@@Groveland64he does confirm its vegan butter. 😊

[@carriej9110]

As Derek suggested, I'm prepping this in parts to get ready for Thanksgiving. I made the mushroom gravy first, and it was so, so delicious! Probably the best gravy I've ever tasted. I should have used way more flour to begin with to avoid needing to make more roux. It would have cut down on time. Derek uses a stick of butter in the video, but I used about 1/2 a stick which was more than enough to make lots of roux. In total including the roux, I used about 1.5 cups of flour. I now have about 8-10 cups of gravy for my family and I to enjoy! I'm excited to see how the rest of the recipe turns out. UPDATE: Everyone loved this dish, especially the gravy! There's nothing left. It came together very quickly and easily. The only real change I made was to omit the celery because we don't like celery. Instead, I added parsnips which turned out to be sweeter than the carrots, so next time I'll look for a different vegetable because I really want a trio. I also freeze my tofu to give it that meaty texture. My daughter became a vegetarian about a year ago, and I struggle every single time to find good recipes to make for her that taste good, don't break the bank, and don't take too much time. Thank you so much for this recipe! It will be a regular menu item for family gatherings.

[@elizabethmcdonald4318]

Thanks for the vegan Thanksgiving masterclass. And the Frankie fix, of course.

[@lindar6151]

Gravy Master in the US. This looks incredible and as usual, Frankie is just beautiful!

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smell is our strongest sense for recall. It's been decades, but as soon as i smell oatmeal cookies baking i am transported back to grandma's kitchen.

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I love watching someone kinda riff in the kitchen like I do. ❤ I’ve never seen a video with anybody cooking with this laid back energy, and I love it. The extra roux pot was 100% relatable.

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I want to be your neighbor. Yum

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Me too!

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I’m joining the queue.

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I know, right!

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That is exactly what I was thinking 😊

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Yes!

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Crazy in love with you, Frankie and the food! Keep up the excellent work my friend.

[@anner5594]

I just randomly found your videos and I'm so glad I did. It's hard to find tasty vegan food. Your cookbook is amazing as well. Thank you for sharing your recipes and knowledge with us. I really enjoy watching you cook. Your dog is awesome too.

[@pacaluvr7963]

I will definitely be making this for our Christmas dinner. I will be substituting one sweet potato for one of the white potatoes, and may even chop up a parsnip as part of the veggies. That gravy is going to be outstanding, and I think I’ll make a double batch of that because gravy and mashed potatoes just can’t be beat. Much love to you and Frankie.

[@mkmoody2870]

I was thinking about adding a parsnip as soon as I saw the mix of veg.

[@wileycom]

DEREK, YOU ARE A BLESSING! ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

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Please show us Francky with her play date playing. Looks very tasty and not too complicated to make - thanks a lot.

[@LLJerseyGirl]

OMG! 🤩 This made me weak in my knees, LOL. I need to make this. WOW. I love the name “stuffing pie” and will be telling everyone, even non-vegans, about your dish! I am so grateful for you sharing your experience and creations here, so thank you so much. Wishing you and Miss Frankie a healthy and well-fed holiday season. ♥️

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@janfinlayson]

In Australia the browning agent is called Parisienne Essence.

[@coleg6178]

I wish I could show up to thanksgiving and be served this not dead bird. Looks AMAZING!! great video!

[@audreymaqks]

I am going to make this for Thanksgiving

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I’ll come then 😂

[@audreymaqks]

@@DerekSarnoChef you and Frankie are always welcome

[@lindalatham412]

This is one delicious looking meal!!!! Hats off to you!!

[@kathleenbutler9967]

You make me smile...the true chef that you are...because of you I clean now in between ingredients and try to practice mise en plas (however u spell that) this dinner looks wonderful!! Thx for your great vids!!🤗🙂😋

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Can’t go wrong being tidy 😁

[@exhebece5480]

There used to be a Vegetarian chain of restaurants in Montreal called Le Commensal that had a buffet of Vegetarian and Vegan delights. Your recipes remind me of the kind of packed with flavor dishes that got you coming back for more. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us all

[@conorflood8662]

I made this yesterday for Thanksgiving and it completely stole the show! My mother is insisting that I make it again for the Winter holiday feast. Seriously, this is the greatest cooking channel. Your knowledge of food and your vibes (Frankie’s too!) are top tier. This was the first of your recipes that I’ve made; it certainly won’t be the last!

[@MerlinMichel-117]

Hey there, did you follow the quantities in the description ? If so can you tell me for how many people the quantities suffice ?

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Thank you! Watching you and Frankie and your fantastic cooking is the antidote to all the current horrors.

[@FunUrth]

💯🐾🌱❤

[@RyanHarris77]

i think you've nailed it. i feel nostalgic for this dish and i haven't even made it yet.

[@jodycody11]

Awesome! I am salivating and will definitely do this recipe. Gratitude!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hope you enjoy

[@amberleestine]

YES! THANK YOU! This looks amazing. I can smell it though the screen . . . LOL. Love to you and Frankie.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Ahhh thanks for watching

[@amberleestine]

Follow up question: if I'm replacing tempeh for the tofu, should I marinate it for a few hours beforehand? Or just treat it the exact same way as the tofu? Thank you! @@DerekSarnoChef

[@amberleestine]

Okay, I marinated it the night before and it all came out fabulously.

[@dianeschuller]

I really liked this because it focuses on a meal for the holidays but basically anytime we have company. I have a request. I realize you likely have more ideas for videos than you can keep up with, but I'm going to toss out my suggestion: We have friends over for dinner frequently and I'm constantly trying to put together a meal that is company-worthy. I'd love to see more videos like this one and that focus on what to make when having friends / family for dinner. Thank you.

[@SaintOrCinema]

Looks so delicious 🤩 I think this might actually become regular rotation for me. Not just holidays!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Yes!! It’s much more than just holiday grub

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I'm intrigued by your water pitcher decal.

[@debvoz]

this is amazing!! You have given me so many great ideas for my holiday dinner. Thank you!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I'm so glad!

[@frivilous1445]

Proper comfort food-starving now! Looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@frivilous1445]

If you keep this up your going to need to send us a list of ingredients on a morning so we know what we are having for dinner and can pop to Sainsburys on the way home!

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Looks gorgeous!!!

[@kissinconcrete]

I love how much you love Frankie!

[@thecrashpuppies4429]

I just made this, and it’s easy, forgiving and so good! Derek, you win Thanksgiving!

[@jackiefox7224]

Holy Smokes!! That looks amazing! I can almost smell it too! That’s a must for this October’s Thanksgiving! I’ll be inviting my friends. 🇨🇦

[@ChrisVirtualAssistant]

That looks soooooooooo delicious!!!

[@trishramsden5551]

Wow that looks good ❤ I just got back from shopping and actually bought the ingredients I'll need by chance too! Big hugs to Frankie ❤

[@marlies7444]

Love the idea of combining the roasted veggies with the dressing. And that gravy. Yummy

[@dfcpuk]

Made this for thanksgiving. It looked and and I'm absolutely positive tasted better than anything anybody else was eating. Even the death munchers loved it.

[@g.christelbecker6349]

how fun and what skills you have. Thank you for this exciting recipe.

[@RochellMartin]

This looks absolutely amazing. I was just looking for a great Vegan Dish for Thanksgiving. Thanks Again for sharing a Great recipe. 💚🩵💚🩵💚

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hope you enjoy thanks for watching

[@phillipmerriwether6899]

The browning sauce in the USA is Kitchen Bouquet

[@779gooner]

Looks delicious. Definitely giving this one a try. Thanks for all your brilliant recipes.

[@TERView]

the roasting aroma in there must've been really amazing. and it looks very hearty and down to earth (in a good way).

[@aforty1]

I made this for thanksgiving and it amazing. So comforting and rich, I made extra gravy and just tossed it all in. Pure perfection! These happy bellies want to say happy thanksgiving and thank you for all the videos you do.

[@andilongmeadowfarm]

Good lawdy, July 4th week and I'm making this now. You are a treasure, Derek.

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Thank-you for this gem! You’re a fabulous Teacher.❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks Sarah

[@suicune2001]

I wasn't going to do anything special for Thanksgiving but all these delicious recipes are making me want to change my mind. 🤤

[@tinkonthebrink]

I love your videos and you and Frankie SO much! Thanks for being.

[@lindapesnell5723]

This is MARVELOUS!!! Thank You Derek and God Bless You❤️

[@rosennlynnliberty03]

This looks so good. I save my foil as well. Thank you

[@Cernunnos652]

That looks absolutely delicious Derek, my mouth is watering 😊 I often add a tablespoon of marmalade to my gravy, it really gives it a certain je ne sais quoi.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Sounds great!

[@A67255]

Absolutely delicious. Keep the recipes coming , hugs to Frankie gorgeous girl.

[@deniselabrie3347]

Another great video, Derek. Thanks for the cooking tips. I pick something up from each video. Hi to Frankie.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Amazing, thanks for watching Denise

[@Bluebluepoodle]

I’m definitely going to try this one! Thank you Derek for all you do for the promotion of Vegan food. P.s. Captain Miss America is looking beautiful 😊

[@scotthardy1424]

Such a wonderful idea, definitely adding that to the menu where I work, what's great is you can change the veg depending on season. Can't wait to do one with maybe a few sprouts and chestnuts and all those winter veggies.

[@gigibear316]

I just started watching your show and instantly became a subscriber! I love your recipes. It’s totally my style 😊 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@danielaescobedo4830]

totally making this! 🍂

[@coletownsend4961]

Looks amazing…thank you for sharing. I always feel hungry after watching your delicious recipes.😂

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

So many strikingly beautiful snakes!

[@marie-joseemichaud5072]

Where I live it's Kitchen Bouquet (browning color)

[@MammaMIAMaria]

I am over here licking my chops! 😋

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You and me both!

[@helenchin4268]

Grace Browning Sauce is what Island folks love. You can find it in most stores in NY and NE.

[@kyrastuart1920]

That looks outstanding. There is no such thing as too much gravy. Boops to Frankie!

[@user-kw8dw2vl9l]

I seriously love you, you’re just the best, thank you so much for your content! Your ideas and videos have been so helpful to get inspiration from and to share with my loved ones- none of whom are also vegan like me, but everyone I’ve shared your videos with has been super impressed and down to try whatever you make, so TY!!

[@melissashelton-ortner7938]

Oh man! i wanna make this!!!

[@charlottemarand]

Thank you so much for these amazing recipes using common easy to find whole foods.

[@oregonwoodelf]

Wow this was one of your best vids yet👏 Looking forward to stuffing my face this coming week🥔🧝✌🌱

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@maryclairegaloni8727]

Wow this will be my Christmas dinner 🎉

[@ocelotcat]

This is my comfort food ❤ I've had success browning my flour in the toaster oven. Just spread it out flat on the baking sheet, toast a few cycles until it's the color you want, stir it up between toastings..... helps with the brown gravy color. Hugs to beautiful Frankie 💜🐾💜

[@updem]

It looks incredible! Thinking this would make a lovely christmas dinner.

[@tofugirl8299]

I made this for the two of us on Thanksgiving. So delicious! Thank you! Fans from Northern California here!

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Your neighbors are so lucky!

[@adriennefitzgerald5345]

I have been waiting for this for so long,thank you so much Derek you are amazing😊❤

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Love this and you so much!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Absolutely love this recipe! Making it as soon as we have a kitchen to hand

[@Ecotrekbistro]

I love your videos! Your skills and creativity is amazing yet simple. Your connection to your dog is adorable!

[@Ingrid0410]

Hi Derek 👋 from California, oooh la la that looks so delicious wish I was there to eat it yummy!! Thank you! If I have the energy I will try this! Thx too for posting recipe below👍that gravy looks amazing🌸🌸Happy Thanksgiving

[@abbymoynahan6750]

Wow this is incredible. I’m def going to make this for family this holiday season. Thank you.

[@shelbyoakenshield9093]

That is beautiful Derek almost to good to eat, photo ready and miss Frankie too.❤

[@alexperkins8433]

will make this this week looks great tx cheers from down under

[@michaelshepherd4652]

Chef because I didn’t know how much time had lapsed the entire time you were toasting, shallots and garlic in the cast-iron. I’m sitting in my home not yelling but loudly saying Chef veggies Chef the veggies Chef, please so I can get the veggies. Don’t freak me out like that I start thinking back to when I was in the kitchen, giving me PTSD I love your program and your content. Thank you.

[@DTmishine]

Thank you - It took about three hours and at the end we had a wonderful holiday meal that our family really enjoyed

[@michaelolsen7000]

I just made this, but didn't have the bread so I made pommes duchesse that I piped on top before baking. The only thing I added to the filling was stewed chickpeas and stewed pistachios in the gravy. I love your videos! I wish we'd had a class about cooking with veggies like this back at Le Cordon Bleu, even better if you'd have been our chef instructor. Thank you for teaching me how to make meals I can share with my vegan wife.

[@astrusalemezzocuore2144]

I started watching your videos years ago when you were cooking with your brother and I was thinking to myself " I like these guys but I really wish Derek would have his own channel, there's so much more to this man's journey and it would be a privilege to be a back passenger seat and watch it all unfold"... Well, here you are both a great chef and a huge inspiration for me: I have been eating with my heart and not with my stomach for a decade now It can be done and you are the living proof ❤

[@briannabradyy]

I love you, channel! Everything looks so delicious & I love humor 😄

[@tinaoday8348]

Looks amazing!!!

[@gregarmstrong2500]

This looks amazing, but you put more effort into that gravy than I've ever put into a whole meal...

[@yvonne8646]

I was inspired to make this and it’s in the oven now. I am known for never ever making gravy. Today was the first time I did it, and it’s delicious!

[@MsSettekorn]

Thank you, Derek, for your delicious and inspirering recipes! I love your authenticity and your tatoo's! 😅 Big hug for Franky and you from the Netherlands ❤

[@artwillvideos]

Made this today with no bouillon, no fresh herbs, no fresh garlic…and it was still great! I did have mushroom seasoning from an Asian market. The combo of the rest of the flavors, you can’t go wrong!

[@WeCelebrateEatingPlants]

Thank you! 🥦❤

[@sr-kt9ml]

How was I not subbed already? I watch your vids all the time! You are a real innovator, Derek. What you do with mushrooms and cast iron is absolutely next level. Not to mention your veg based deli "meats". You have a very bright future my friend

[@iheartu27]

I think I'm gonna make this gravy for my cousin's bf who is the only vegan in our family poor guy! I"m vegetarian but there's lots more options for me since I don't exclude dairy. probably I'll make it with soymilk or some sort of nut milk, maybe even macadamia milk to make it super extra rich and creamy! love your videos!!

[@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405]

I was vegetarian for years and finally went vegan 8 years ago. Best decision of my life. ❤

[@Jesis-KitchenStories]

Looks yummy and delicious.

[@sethhoyt2202]

Yes please!

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

This looks fabulous. I was interested to see you add the chilli jam to your gravy, I often add redcurrant jelly to mine 😊

[@fiyenalison7146]

Cannot believe this. Sensational food. Thanks

[@carlenhultgren3859]

This was a great recipe! Tweaked it a bit, can't help myself, but the gravy was outstanding, and the whole thing a holiday meal in a bowl. My brother loved it and now my CT family wants it for Christmas. Thank you!

[@TheHolyQuran30in30]

Yummy comfort food and a one dish meal! Thank you! Frankie, Miss America such a beauty!

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Looks delicious! We need to see some of Frankie’s playdates next time :P

[@cookingprincess327]

Amazing!!!!!!

[@theresafinn4257]

Kitchen Bouquet is what my mom used in U.S. for browning gravy.

[@jeanriggs5044]

Comfort food. Yum.