FAST Meals That Will Save Your Sanity

[@lynnewahl5232]

Hi Derek: I never realized cooking could be so much fun! Finally at the age of 83. Whoop whoop.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Rock on!

[@riverbilly64]

And it’s creative!

[@beverleyhall6836]

I love Derek Lynnne, Let’s whoop whoop together I am 88 and learning so much from him. My cat Harry loves Frankie. what a joy they both are.

[@kelkka7]

Hey, I'd like to see a video about how you take care of your chopping board and knives and all the other kitchen equipment.

[@MsCValentiner]

Yes, please! And storage of staples like your mooch-mixes! Thank you!

[@marci9669]

Yes, please! And what you prepare for Frankie’s meals! ❤❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Watch my last one and I did a kitchen essentials

[@DerekSarnoChef]

@@marci9669Frankie’s meal are shown in this

[@kzen9]

Do you prefer a particular vegan kibble for Frankie? I have 2 hounds that eat my pay check and would love to do what you’re doing. Our greyhound has a sensitive stomach & our foxhound can’t do winged things so we’ve been stuck with beef for both & I’d like to quit contributing to that suffering since I do so for my human family food choices.

[@MissCallisto]

Honestly Derek, finding your channel has changed my life. I haven't eaten animal products in over two months, and have been following your recipe videos and using your cookbook. I find I'm not missing anything that I used to eat, and I feel so much better. Thank you for being a light in this world. You are appreciated ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you for eating kind

[@pagirl913.]

🙌🏼 ❤

[@eileenoreilly1979]

I was so happy to read this! Thank u from all the souls who cannot speak for themselves ❤ u are awesome!

[@viviendaquino8364]

Great to hear! Nothing better than compassionate eating.❤

[@finbohannon9581]

Not to mention all the beautiful animals that have not been through hell! So happy that someone else is recognising they don’t need to eat meat. X

[@dorotheasinisi1518]

I love the way you love your dog!!!!!!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

How can we not love them

[@Sheri...]

Ditto!

[@phyllisain]

@@Sheri... We cook for our 9 dogs but use some ground beef or chicken and frozen veggies w rice or barley. What does He feed his beautiful lab?

[@Ltchg]

@@phyllisaini hope he feeds her a proper meat including diet. Putting a dog through a vegan diet is just not right

[@dawnlawson7720]

I say this lovingly. I love that you are a clean freak! And... I love the way that you love Frankie. All animals need hugs and kisses too.

[@Joseph-dh9yz]

You did the right thing by "showing this" really really helpful. I can do this. Thank you Darek!

[@jiffabright]

I've gotten to the point where i just go directly to the store after i watch your new video and get the stuff to come home and make the recipe. always so simple and so delicious!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Love that! 😂👍

[@jacquelinejohnson2286]

Love how you show that good tasty food doesn't need to be cheffy or difficult or contain anything to do with an animal. One thing I'd like to ask is I always drain my chickpeas because the aqua fabia is all thick and gloopy but I've noticed yours looks more watery, am I just buying poor quality chickpeas?

[@bradlafferty]

I want clacking tongs as my ringtone. Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[@jim-se5xc]

A dog, you can tell by the eyes, has many, tender...regrets. Robert Dessaix.

[@mcanultymichelle]

That’s funny. I actually looked at buying some the other day cause I thought it looked pretty cool when he does that..😂

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Castanets!! Lol 💃

[@mcanultymichelle]

@@peacelovejoy8786 boy I haven’t thought about those in years. Yes you’re right that’s what they sound like.

[@brionfitzgerald1785]

I love how you actually eat your food, and not just give it 1 bite and end the video. Really displays the raw truth behind the "practice what you preach" method of teaching that you have.

[@shadestj]

Adding the frozen veg with hot water directly into the dog bowl, is such a good hack. I'm going to try it, thanks.

[@Katwumyn]

Thank you for another great video, Derek! I love watching you chop veggies, and I love how you keep your work station so clean. Frankie is as gorgeous as ever!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So nice of you

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I do enjoy all your videos, but this was the one I needed to see. This practical, everyday kind of vegan cooking (simple, healthy, tasty) is what I need to know more about to keep me away from animal products. Thank you, Derek, for the educational value of your work as well as the culinary temptation of the most indulgent recipes you show us. And thank you too to Ms Frankie for adding a touch of glamour to the proceedings!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Will do more but I like to mix it up to keep me going

[@tereclemmer7923]

Thanks for this video! Sharing your everyday go-to meals is super helpful for the home cooks like me 👋🏼. I love your show stopper creations, too. They are inspiring. I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks again.

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

Thank you for bringing your love and compassion to the world through your cooking and videos 🙏

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for sharing in it

[@__kiki]

This was the first meal I made in my new house! It was so tasty, even my partner who isn’t fond of “healthy” food ate their whole bowl! Thank you! Fancy recipes are fun, but I love simple, delicious, recipes like this.

[@violetstarrlight]

Give Frankie a raise already, Derek 😂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She always wants more.

[@maureenhanratty7388]

2nd that!

[@PhotoShopAdmin]

Love your channel, this is the kind of simple recipes that I've been looking for when I don't have much time during the week. The way you and Frankie are able to genuinely transmit your love of food and cooking is super contagious.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@ckbtuxie]

The captions with Frankie's thoughts made my day! 😆We make so many of your recipes now. Thank you! 💜

[@Fruitmandje20]

Authentic as always. Best dog and chef (and person) on youtube

[@saysmol6282]

It’s always a great day when King Derek posts!! Happy Saturday, everyone 🙂‍↕️🫡🤗

[@DerekSarnoChef]

lol you can be king, too much responsibility for me. Thanks for watching x

[@laurahodgson6531]

I made this today during my work from home lunchtime and it's so good! I'm not quite all the way there with being completely vegan yet but many/most of my meals are now. Am so glad to have found your channel Derek, thank you.

[@HarmonicaMarco]

You are the best channel on KZbin - thank you for what you do 💜

[@marcianapolitano7375]

Another great video! Where's the slow motion clip of your epic tong-clacking skills? 😂

[@mnk.7310]

Made this last night. I used sweet potatoes instead of white, and since i didn't have smoked tofu, i sliced a block of tofu, pressed it and marinated in some liquid smoke and sprinkled smoked paprika before adding to the pot. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! 😋

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Yes to garnet yams !!! Great idea❤

[@Anne-fi2tc]

Love the smoked paprika

[@gillianwalker9182]

Thank you Derek. I enjoy your videos very much. I went plant based decades ago after reading an article " from the farm to your plate in 6 weeks" . It also shed light on animal husbandry. That was the turning point for me. Growing up iin Mauritius, we had little meat. Our chickens, ducks and turkeys were truly organic from our backyard.and eaten for special occasions. Sadly, my family do not share my feelings; that's their choice.

[@ivanak7149]

This is so easy. No excuse not to make it. Plus I wanna eat more leafy greens, I struggle with that a little. Thanks for sharing this one Derek❤

[@jeremystone3186]

I've never had so much fun watching social media content or been so excited when new videos pop up. This channel has inspired me to cook more, and I'm so grateful that you're sharing your love of cooking and compassion for animals. Thank you.

[@eightybananas4515]

Food is joyful! Thx Derek! AND Frankie! 🐶👑

[@nanny8675309]

I love that you’re showing this because this is what I do on a regular basis and what I love about recipes like this is you can easily change the spices to have variety. A little bit of curry powder and tahini poured on top or ginger and soy.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Exactly 👍

[@Jaded6911]

I gotta stop watching these videos at night. Please continue to show us all the things. The quicker the better for me. I appreciate it.

[@jeanmargolis9373]

I concur with Miss Calllisto. This menu is a godsend for when I get bogged down and tired. So easy to follow with less effort and delicious. You really are helping so many of us embracing this way of cooking/living deliciously. I also have the book and your mushroom manifesto.

[@evag5041]

Love the simplicity of this delicious looking meal. I have to make this for my vegan potluck group!

[@CSULou]

My favorite part is watching you and Francesca eat what you cook 🙂❤🐶 Much love from Northern California!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much

[@mermaidtales4009]

Lovely recipe Derek! Will make & add some Ginger.. Peace & blessings from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@organicallysharon1870]

I love easy, hardy plant-based meals. Adding ingredients for my next shopping trip. Thanks for the idea 🌱❤️

[@dianedorf]

I make meals like this pretty regularly. "Tis a gift to be simple!"

[@susan1380]

keeping it REAL! thank you .. more of these please

[@GodsDope]

Thank god! I love your recipes, but a lot of them are simply not for m busy day with kid. This is PERFECT! I'll do it next week, though instead of carrots I will include pumpkin. I'm sure the little one will love it too. Thank you!

[@IBINYON]

Man, I love this! Need this once a week for sure. Love the nice clean up. Thanks!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like it!

[@rinchenpurple98]

You’re an amazing chef, thanks for all the recipes filled with compassions 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So nice of you thanks for bringing kind

[@sarahreynolds1200]

All the recipes can’t be fancy! Thanks for sharing your personal day to day with us, sometimes simple is best. Also, at the end my brain heard you say “Is this soup or satisfying”. So, thanks for the hidden jokes!

[@NafiKhan]

I love this video. Sometimes I feel bad seeing the cooking channels make so much complicated and fancy recipes as weeknight meals and it doesn't work for me when I try, but it feels reassuring to see a professional chef make something more like what I actually eat.

[@pancakeflux]

Big fan of cleaning while cooking. It makes such a big difference in the experience and enjoyment of it all. Preach!

[@raikenleo1902]

was feeling super anxious today and your video really helped out. thank you.

[@ilovemyfurrykids6607]

🎉 Another fabulous video! Thank you always and hugs to Frankie 🐾🫶

[@Mycophile11]

Derek, Thank you so much. I love your videos!! Last night I had a modified cry baby sandwich from your video. Showing this video and other simple ones helps so much. When I am tired or busy and there is something I can still make that is easy, delicious, and nutritious it makes me feel so good. Thanks a million. Give Frankie some scratches from me. 🐶💕

[@kellynkarr6270]

Dude. This looks like the PERFECT thing to make for a busy work week. Thanks D!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Yes!!

[@marikalathem813]

Your baked tofu blocks have saved me! Do mine in the air fryer… two at a time, different seasonings. Always have some protein in the fridge when hungry!

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

Literaly did them an hour ago, they are amazing

[@MsCValentiner]

Thank you for the great tip! What temperature do you use, and for how long❓

[@marikalathem813]

@@MsCValentiner Drain tofu, spread some mayo over the brick. Dredge brick in seasoned nutritional yeast mixture. Air fry for 25 mins @ 350. Perfection.👌

[@arouhwaanifs8255]

I swapped the mayo version for the vegan yoghurt version. Same seasoning (any seasoning you like, honestly) and then in the oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes or until a crust is starting to form. I then flipped it over and baked another 15 min or so.

[@baypony50]

It's great how you break down and simplify the steps with your recipes..this looks delicious. My dog is gonna love Frankie's 'kibble toss'. Thank you!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She loves that

[@YanLiu-u7c]

I made this dish today at our SF home, it's abosolutely delicious and packed with nutrients!

[@amadomusic6579]

Derek, I didn't expect anything less from you! We often forget the "simplest" meals are the tastiest!

[@marathorne6821]

With all those colours and textures, you absolutely know it's going to taste great and be super healthy too! 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I can’t get enough of this

[@sondyg]

Hey, Derek, you are such a light and source of joy in the midst of some of the nonsense I see on KZbin. Just a suggestion, try putting the greens in a colander and set that into a bigger pot so that you can pour the water/carrot/potato mixture over it and then when you're ready to drain, you can just pull up the colander and have all that stock leftover for another application. Really love all of your videos and the energy you bring to all of your videos. Keep being you!

[@micheletuck-ponder2455]

This dish was so simple and so delicious. I admit, I was surprised. Thank you.

[@VeganViki]

Yummy, this is my kind of savory meal! I love collards, especially using the whole leaves blanched for chickpea "tuna" salad wraps. Have a fabulous weekend Chef Derek and sweet Frankie!💚🌱🙏

[@barbaracohen2856]

What a delight to find your video today, Derek...thanks so much for all the inspiration, this looks delicious! Hugs and love to you and Frankie.💖

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You are so welcome!

[@andrea-c-f]

I’m loving your episodes! Straightforward, solid recipes and cool style.

[@thenoBSgranny]

Just found your channel. Thank you for all the yummy recipes. Made your stir fry noodles the other night, and it was a huge hit. I am now in my 60’s, and experiencing the years of eating badly. Your channel has helped me get much healthier.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@joshyouwuhh]

It just IS going in the rotation. Thank you for this birthday present!

[@barbaracohen2856]

Happy Birthday!!💙

[@avamarie9541]

I love your pup’s commentary ☺️

[@DakiniJun]

I've been vegan for 50+ years after I read "Ordeal of the Animals" by Mel Morse when I was in middle school. My Tuscan grandfather (from Lucca) instilled in me the love of food fresh from the Earth and still warm from the sun. Your recipes are uncomplicated and nutritious, and, while he never tasted tofu (as far as I know), they remind me a lot of the meals we ate around my grandparents' table. I have to admit, though, that cooking water going down the drain nearly broke my heart. Soup!

[@celinefederici6951]

I agree about the veggie water...and I also make a comment ...soup or at the very least pasta water.

[@ajt0319]

@ 0:26 - my pup Lucy seconds that emotion. ❤ This is definitely going into my weekly rotation. Thanks 😋

[@armandorodriguez4227]

I’ll keep thanking you for your videos with showing Frankie from time to time, that’s a classic move. So thankful

[@lindan8729]

That meal looks delicious 😋. Thank you for sharing ❣️

[@MagdalenaShakti]

The comfort bowl ! I have a couple of things like this that I make when it's been a long, full day and I just need the goodness and I need it quick like!

[@kimcup5000]

Yes! Healthy, quick, meals! Thanks for this one. Yay Frankie!

[@SuperBookdragon]

Love your channel, love the sound track this time and of course Frankie's commentary.

[@annasutton8078]

Thank you, that was lovely. I cook in pretty much the same way. We have an allotment where we grow all our vegetables. The taste is so much better. Love your dog, I thought I was the only one who kissed my dog like that. I'm happy to have found you.

[@michelejp69]

Now that's my kind of meal D! Plain and simple 😊. Thank you for the update on Frankie's food. I'll try it with my 3 hounds. ❤

[@scribetoscholar656]

Exactly what I needed to hear this morning. I’ve been thinking back into my past and wondering where anxiety around food crept in.

[@maryk2243]

I enjoyed this video so much!! Not only the delicious food but the whole vibe and how much you enjoyed eating it and from every angle :) Thanks for deciding to share it. You were meant to x

[@NoahsBike]

Awesome video as always Derek! I don't know why but the multiple shots/angles of you digging in was hilarious to me 😂😂😂😂

[@Anne-fi2tc]

😂😂right ? Eating like a ravenous wolf ! Was exciting to watch him ! Lol

[@tcfonts]

PREACH IT, BROTHER!!!

[@pigstonwidget]

I love the look of this. I'm going to try it tonight (the greens and tofu, not the kibble and frozen veg!). You are forever inspiring and kind Derek. Thank you.

[@letdrfitwrapuallen6812]

I love your cooking videos but it was the one about grief and loss that made me subscribe. I felt seen. I'm not as far along in the journey as you but your words definitely helped. Thank you

[@jonbarlow3542]

I love your vegan perspective! I've been vegan for 9 years and cook that type of simple fare often too, it ticks all the boxes, without the pain/death. Thanks Derek.

[@gabdaste]

One of my favorite videos from all! It shows how simple ingredient can create an amazing meal! Thanks!!!

[@veganover50]

So glad to have found your channel!! You have given me inspiration. I eat a whole food plant based diet. It's been over 4 years now and I haven't looked back ❤

[@bibianesproule5876]

Thank you just found your channel, hoorah, plant based food you feel so much better! Love all your creativity and ideas, keep it up, it's great!!😊

[@dawnvalarie8104]

Love you guys!! We get such enjoyment out of your videos, and a ton of tips, tricks, techniques and recipes!! Your entire philosophy is way cool and very appreciated! Kiss Miss America on her beautiful furbaby snoot for us!!

[@daniellelebeau-petersen1531]

Hi Derek, I love what you are doing here, I just found you, thanks for all you do and are and be

[@KatsaGrace1]

We make your beans and greens dish(delicious healthy and easy to make video)once or twice a week, so good. We'll have to add this one as well MM! Thank you

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Awesome!

[@cathjeffares1363]

Love this! Just so perfect. Love for your body in a bowl. Love the way you feed your fur baby too 🧡

[@LewisLittle66]

I could eat that every day. Cabbage greens are my favourite veg.

[@nellsgirl]

Thank you for sharing this!! Looks fantastic!!❤

[@peacelovejoy8786]

I love making this dish! I add rice wine vinegar to the greens - pulls it all together. Miss Frankie and those eyes - come on 😍 Love your spirit Derek and love the channel. ♥️🕉🇺🇸💋

[@lyndonn9374]

Derek just thank you for everything you share. You really are an amazing person inside and out. 🙌

[@linzertube]

Simple, nutritious and looks delicious..can’t wait to make something similar with the veg I have on hand. Thanks, Derek!❤

[@kr9110624]

Definitely would love to see more of these "what I eat" videos!!

[@normzehms3548]

Thanks man. Always learning. Much appreciated.

[@Thialife]

Thanks Derek, I am really enjoying cooking and eating these meals, my kids and grandkids have been eating the food as well, so that means a lot!

[@valeriescrivner3857]

This and Basic Bedrock Cooking, my two favorite videos 💚 I love those two ways of cooking😍😍😍

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanniebrown7810]

Enjoying your videos and Frankie also...Love how you love her. And thanks to you I just bought my first morter and pestle. Keep up the good work 😊

[@charitybryant8089]

Sending many blessings to you 🙏 You are such a kind and caring man, it's inspiring to witness you

[@kristinwade9873]

Love your videos! Would love to see some ideas for vegan thanksgiving!

[@BeverlyBurl]

I love it!! Simple, easy and delicious! Love watching you and of course wouldn’t be you w/out the “hots”!! ❤️

[@Ged_223]

didnt have no beans/chickpeas, so i doubled the amount of tofu and it was awesome. This the first recipe I actually tried cooking from your channel, since it actually seemed doable when i got a shared kitchen and limited space/time and also missing a lot of your tools(pots, and all the basic stuff)

[@susanbertoncini4761]

Looking forward to trying it. I love your dog and the commeyou create put a smile on my face

[@animalawarenessarambol3990]

Your professionalism, food esthetics, humor, tidyness , MESSAGE, LOVE for dog ~ is AWESOME, sooo inspiring, THANK YOU ..

[@elizabethbarnes3969]

This was the best idea for me. Thank you!!