You can also salt aubergine slices, squeeze out a bit of the liquid, fry them in (neutral) oil, then (out of the pan), squeeze some lemon over it, and finally drizzle some nice peppery olive oil over it. Lovely. Works with zucchini as well, but you don't have to squeeze that.
Had to comment Derek. When you said "If you need medication to eat the diet you are eating, there is something wrong" it brought tears to my eyes. I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes and took medication for well over 4 years. Then I discovered plant-based eating and slowly turned my life around. I am now (a proud) vegan, and almost 1 year medication, and diabetes free because of the plant-based diet! Keep up the good work and inspiring change in people!
It might be worth clarifying for anyone reading your message that avoidance of meat is not a key component of a diet specifically aiming to control blood sugar levels.
@Kweesh I was not talking about "controlling" I was talking about reversing the diabetes. And extensive research (and my own experience) has shown animal fats to be a major (if not the) culprit in insuline resistance. So yes avoiding animal products saves lives.
My migraines were also amplified when I ate meat. I honestly believe some people’s bodies benefit from different diets at this point. I’m not vegan any more, but I’m still vegetarian, and I have to say staying away from meat and focusing on making the majority of my food being whole plant based foods has helped reduce several of my other chronic illnesses as well. My body just simply feels better when I don’t eat meat, and that is more than enough reason for me to never eat meat again. I won’t pretend to know WHY it is that way for me, but if I never experience chest pain from the food I was eating again it’ll be too soon. My partner feels just fine after eating meat. His body likes it and he’s not negatively impacted, whereas my body files an official complaint and threatens to riot if I do not immediately return to the agreed upon approved foods list.
My wife and I retired to Western NC. Growing our own veggies, 100% vegan at the age of 60 for the past year. Love your channel. We also have a black lab 4 years old named Sir. Remington who now loves baked Tofu... Thanks for the inspiration.
I practically want to cry. THANK YOU for the oil-free. Seeing a pro get into the details of working with oil-free is such a relief, so confidence inducing, so freaking gratifying. I know I can just eliminate the oil - I know I can use an air fryer or parchment paper or a silpat or broth/water/aquafaba/some kind of liquid but....after we take that detour, we're usually on our own in a recipe. To chase that down - to stay on the job of still making something great but minus the oil - is top-tier and a real kindness for us non-pros out here. MUCH appreciation Derek.
But your brain is mostly fat & takes physical damage if it doesn’t have adequate fats in the diet. They’ve linked low-fat diet with dementia, and also lack of C15:0 which is mostly in meat fat. My mother-in-law died of dementia and I just got divorced three years ago because my husband has dementia and went all paranoid before the doctors would do anything. he’s going to be gone in 5 to 10 years in the same horrible manner his mom went. I will do absolutely anything it takes to avoid that after witnessing it. Everybody makes their own choices. But all these extreme diets are being discovered as unhealthy. Anything to extreme seems to be bad for you. I’d rather balance out everything. That’s my choice. ❤
@@chelsea_1961Just choose good fats, i.e. the fat that comes naturally in the food. Processed oil is very nutrient poor but calorie dense and definitely not good when you’re on a vegan diet. Sorry to hear of your troubles. My best wishes to you.
It's amazing how in the past so many months your videos seem to have evolved from just instruction in vegan cooking (admittedly kick-ass vegan cooking) to something truly entertaining that I look forward to for more than just a recipe. The camera work has also gotten ever more creative. You rock Derek!
I’m a plant-based chef and I recently discovered this channel. These videos have a nice relaxing quality while also being fantastic recipes serving as inspiration for my work. Thank you.
Lost our soulmate Labrador on April 1 and I identify so much with your relationship with Frankie. It truly always brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to make this. Thanks for loving your pup so hard.
Oh, I so agree. I lost my 2 black labs (brother and sister) within a year of each other. I used to love on them in exactly the way I see here. They were the sweetest, happiest pair of dogs. They made me just as happy. I love watching Frankie too.
"No animals were hurt [...]" except me, because my stomach hurts from how much hunger your video has caused in me 😂 Looks incredible! I'm gonna see if I ever have the ability to make something like this too
This looks amazing! I agree with the comment about Tofu, it’s not bad for you. Thank you for speaking the truth. Absolutely plant based burger any day.
It makes me sooo happy when I see other people LOVE and RESPECT animals as much as I do. I wish more people would understand the harm they are doing when they eat animals. Thank you for loving them and of course for sharing your delicious masterpieces. 😊
I turned vegan since I found your channel. I may be eating sandwiches with canned beans and not amazing meals like you're making but I'll get there one day. Super inspiring stuff!
Well done! May I suggest some more sandwich additions? Facon, lettuce and tomato w/mayo. Cucumber, avocado, tomato, fried tofu, pesto (or just chopped basil) salt and pepper. Anyone else got some more?
As someone who suffers from insomnia, PTSD, severe anxiety, etc... your videos have become my wind-down-therapy before bed. That's really saying something. As always great video - it feels like you're creating small films now beyond "just" cooking videos, the hard work that goes in is much appreciated. I smile every time Frankie appears onscreen too, thank you for everything you do... honestly you are a legend 🙏🌱
Besides the food techniques you are also teaching and inspiring me to cook in a more organized and clean way, the Chef's way, I love that aspect of your channel, thank you.
Pro tip ! Dry toast your panko mixture before breading your fillet and putting it in the oven and you'll get a near identical texture and color to the fried version ! Just don't go too far dark on the dry toastig as you want it to finish in the oven, not burn. Also, I really dislike the texture that nori can get when it becomes soggy, so I always find it better to make a broth with kombu to flavour things instead. So if you're like me you could easily add some kombu broth to the buttermilk mixture.
I was not at all expecting fried fish from eggplant. That is straight up magic! OK, if you're taking requests, I'd like to submit two. First, a lesson on how making my tongs click and clack the way you do. And also, I'm the biggest sucker for a grocery haul. I'd LOVE to see what kinds of things you buy regularly. And if you buy according to what you're making to eat for the week. Not when you're planning a UA-cam video. Or if you buy certain things regularly and then create meals based on what you have/what you feel like eating on any given day.
The reward yourself movie and "Hi Mom" cracked me up. Yes, someone besides your mother was reading the subtitles. Thank you for the documentary recs. As the first degree relative of a breast cancer survivor, I get some heat for drinking soy milk, which is a major source of my dietary protein. Facts are good!
Ahh, the way you were biting into the sandwich… Great sandwiches inspire the impassioned eating of them like that, LOL. And you pausing to look into the camera before taking another bite, I felt that.🙂Looks incredible!
I love eggplant and this dish looks amazing. I think adding the nori sheets to the breading is genius. Love how sweet you are with Frankie. A restaurant that serves your food would be so welcome here in MI.
Hi Derek and Frankie. Firstly Frankie with the bear hat, so cute, I think she enjoyed wearing the bear hat, she looked so chilled. The aubergine fillets looked so succulent and delish❤. I have to try this recipe tomorrow. Thank you for putting in all your hard work to produce these amazing recipes for us. Very special. Take care Gale x
So happy I found your channel a few weeks ago. I’ve made the deli sandwich with rutabaga meat, the moussaka that has polenta instead of cheese, and the pesto tofu. Going to be trying this one out soon. My partner said your recipes taste 10x better than any other UA-camr’s vegan recipes I’ve made 😂
Came back for some wedges and just wanted to say thx for the „baseline“ interlude. ❤ Way too often there‘s ppl saying „you don’t do it right if you don’t do it 110%“ and this only discourages those who are only just starting to look into a plant-based way of life. What I cherish about your vids is that you don‘t raise those niche barriers, convincing ppl with delicious food and methods of preparation instead. None of us is perfect, so keep it up & all the best.
Oh Derek, you had me at “Old Bay”!! 😍❤ & you have the metal not the plastic they switched to. I cannot wait to make this! Frankie is adorable as always! Hugs from Vegas
I found your videos from the grief one you made and I just happen to be a vegetarian, so thank you on both fronts. Your recipes and advice are truly helpful.
Good morning Derek. Thank you for this video....I make eggplant (2-4) at a time as my family LOVE IT! My cooking method is a bit different but I appreciate a new approach to cooking this wonderful vegetable. I tell people my family would rather eat eggplant than cake!😊 Enjoy your Sunday and as always....thanks for what you do and who you are!
As usual, you not only gave us a fantastic recipe but packed in lots tips and skills as well. Thank you! Glad to see eggplant taking the starring role for a change. Well, maybe not "starring role" because that title will always go to Frankie "The Bear".
Brilliant! Your videos are mesmerizing. Love that you showed two ways to make this, and also that you spoke about healthy vs less healthy (but both better than any animal product). Thanks for all you’re doing! ❤
Really love your channel. I'm Canadian/ Scottish and live in Cyprus. I've eaten vegan for just over a year now and veggie for more than four. I love your creativity and it helps me to be intuitive in my plant based cooking as well.
Yum! I will try this this week. Drooling already 😍 never liked eggplant pre going vegan (aka hated it. Never touched. Ran away from it etc). Now I love love it ✅
As a vet I have the medical reflex everytime I see your dog eating something, to say "it's not good to give dogs our food" but then I realise is all plant-based, no cheese fat, no bacon, no sausage! So nothing to say mate ! Very happy and healthy dog indeed. Thank you for sharing all your chef secrets with us. Everything seems so easy when you do it! 🎉
I absolutely love it when you prepare whole meals like this. It removes all doubt and guess work & ties it all together. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and thank you for upping the kindness ratio in the world. I am deeply grateful to have found your channel. Frankie rocks.
OMG! This looks so good, I can't wait to try making this for my husband & son. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome vegan recipes! I make tofu with nori however never thought of using eggplant. This is a brilliant idea using eggplant. I love Frankie in her bear hat so adorable. I love your recipes and cookbook. much love from Toronto Canada❤ Namaste💛🙏💛
Mr. Sarno, you're the man!! The potatoes were so frickin' delish that I couldn't stop snacking on them! They're definitely on the regular rotation now! Love your videos, you're attitude towards food and your gorgeous Frankie! The accent and Brit humor are hilarious! 👍👍😉 Keep on bringing the love, 'cause you're getting it all back, and more!! 💞🙂
Thank you so much for what you are doing. I’ve been WFPB for seven years now and thanks to you I can level up my cooking. I’m afraid I will never be as at ease as you are in a kitchen, but I can try to imitate you and serve something special and very good to my guests. Much love to you and your dog!
You got mad chef skills! Recently discovered your channel and loving how you make plant based meals look so inviting. Frankie is such a lovely foil for your cooking.😘
My dish didn’t turn out as gorgeous as yours but it was delish and a HUGE hit with hubbs. He despises eggplant but scarfed it right up plus seconds AND the fries were the best I’ve EVER made and I’m from Idaho - potato country 😊 Now just need to figure out how to get him to eat mushrooms 🤷♀️ Thank you for sharing 😊❤
Ok, I wasn't hungry til I watched your video, now I'm starving! Looks amazing and definitely on my list to try. Love anything buffalo style. My current favorite is buffalo cauliflower wraps. God I wish you were my neighbor LOL...
Thank you for the inspiration. I am not vegan but I want to eat more plant based for enviromental reasons and you really inspire me. Thanks from Sweden.
Your videos have inspired me to start making the transition to a plant-based diet. It's something that's been niggling at me for a while now but I've been too intimidated to make that jump. I know it won't happen overnight, especially with picky kids to feed, but every journey begins with a single step, right? Thank you so much for all of your inspiring content and wisdom! ❤️
Thanks for keeping me inspired to cook! Can't wait to try this one! Awe Miss Frankie you are so cute and such a good actress for your daddy! Your breads always look so delicious but I can't have gluten so it makes me a little jelly! 💚 Love and peace to all living creatures, humans need to work a little harder at it! 💚
My father was born in Serbia in 1908 so you got .... Greek dishes, Middle eastern ; he actually translated a cookbook because ... let's face it he made a mess in the kitchen I miss my guys .... from his notes this is an idea .... cut the aubergine into 1 inch steaks and salt to remove excess liquid, wash off salt pat dry; if you have a grill pan season with lemon ok salt and liberally with granulated garlic. It's incredible. as always tx for your channel.
Ooo I thought it was a falafel sandwich at first! This looks equally amazing. Adding eggplants to my shopping list.. I need to make this like right now! 🙂
Just made it all. Every element, every bite was delicious, full of dimensions of flavour and texture. Well done. had to follow your casual, vocal/visual instructions for the dredges, but it turned out very well!!!! Thanks for sharing. Fried is definitely tasty, oven is pretty much as good, just easier on the bod.
❤ Appreciate a man who wipes off the cutting board & cleans the skillet. The food & info is inspirational. Thank you & da bear. Best wishes from Pacific Northwest Washington. 🌿🌷🌿
🥰 I absolutely LOVE eggplant!! I’ve made Italian sausage with it, but THIS will be phenomenal! I am trying not to run out right now to get eggplant to make this. LOL Wow 🤩 thank you for sharing!! Give your cute little bear 🐻 a hug for all the sweetness she adds to your videos. ♥️
First of all, I love your videos and what you stand for . Second, I would enjoy seeing a slow motion of what you are doing with your tongs each time you use them.
The KING! So much fun to watch!vvI bet much better yet to eat! The slaw looked amazing as well! Love your creativity and knife skills. Kisses to Ms America! YUM!
Beautiful! ❤ And as someone who does the no-oil thing, I so appreciate the respect and kindness you show and display toward those of us who eat that way, as well as taking the time to even make it that way for us. Thank you! 👍
Are u a Chef or an Artist!!!! U are a beautiful blend of both!!! So colorful, so appealing, and must be so delicious!!! Very enjoyable video!!! Will backtrack and watch more!!! Truly respect all the hard work u put into your creations!!! 💞💞🙃💞💞
I’m so glad I came upon your channel. Your offerings are epic, and I love your energy. Especially after seeing your transparent video on the loss you’ve endured, makes you even more lovely to watch and learn from. Thankful and grateful💜
Thank you, Derek! I love your channel and I love Frankie’s commentary. I would roast the panko with some avocado oil spray to get a golden color and added crunch. Roast the panko ahead of the time so that it can cool down completely. 😊❤😊
Dear Derek, this is spectacular! I just cooked it (a bit improvised though), made the coleslaw with some homegrown carrots from the balcony and used the leaves as a dill replacement. It tasted sooo good! Your recipes inspire me to do more and more vegan cooking, thank you so very much for that! Kisses to Frankie aswell
Awww, sweet Frankie! I love the voice over "I love you Dad!"❤ This meal looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making every component. I do a similar breading with panko and spices for tofu fillets, mushrooms and cauliflower using an olive oil spritzer which seems to work pretty well to add color to the panko when baking. Your recipes are epic! Thank you for sharing your culinary skills and techniques and your creative ingenuity with all of us. I'm very grateful!🙏💚🌱
I was snacking on a savory pile of crunchy bagel chips as I watched this - and YET - when you showed the browned eggplant cutlets, my mouth watered heavily! Those looked so good I could almost taste them. When you cut into the 2 different ones - baked vs fried - it happened again. You have mastered the art of being a chef in front of the camera. I love the style, the food, Frankie, and your realism. Thank you!
So I just made this yesterday *finally* after dreaming about it for a month~ It is SO FREAKING GOOD! I will admit I was getting lazy to make the tartar sauce & decided to use the leftover Yum Yum I had in my fridge from last weeks Vegan Sushi But for my second go around (*breakfast this morning) I went for the tartar~ let me just say GO FOR THE TARTAR! I wish I did for my first sandwich!
This was the greatest aubergine I've ever eaten in my life
A giant meal for a giant friend, see you next week!!
I made this for dinner. Your recipes are easy to reproduce. Huge hit in our house! The fillets were amazing! Thank you!
You can also salt aubergine slices, squeeze out a bit of the liquid,
fry them in (neutral) oil, then (out of the pan), squeeze some lemon over it,
and finally drizzle some nice peppery olive oil over it. Lovely.
Works with zucchini as well, but you don't have to squeeze that.
There's an encouragement for ALL of us to give it a go!
That was the greatest 🍆 you have ever eaten in your life
Had to comment Derek. When you said "If you need medication to eat the diet you are eating, there is something wrong" it brought tears to my eyes. I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes and took medication for well over 4 years. Then I discovered plant-based eating and slowly turned my life around. I am now (a proud) vegan, and almost 1 year medication, and diabetes free because of the plant-based diet! Keep up the good work and inspiring change in people!
It might be worth clarifying for anyone reading your message that avoidance of meat is not a key component of a diet specifically aiming to control blood sugar levels.
@Kweesh I was not talking about "controlling" I was talking about reversing the diabetes. And extensive research (and my own experience) has shown animal fats to be a major (if not the) culprit in insuline resistance. So yes avoiding animal products saves lives.
My migraines were also amplified when I ate meat. I honestly believe some people’s bodies benefit from different diets at this point. I’m not vegan any more, but I’m still vegetarian, and I have to say staying away from meat and focusing on making the majority of my food being whole plant based foods has helped reduce several of my other chronic illnesses as well. My body just simply feels better when I don’t eat meat, and that is more than enough reason for me to never eat meat again. I won’t pretend to know WHY it is that way for me, but if I never experience chest pain from the food I was eating again it’ll be too soon.
My partner feels just fine after eating meat. His body likes it and he’s not negatively impacted, whereas my body files an official complaint and threatens to riot if I do not immediately return to the agreed upon approved foods list.
@@Kweesh don’t argue with plant based ppl on direct scientific evidence, they’ll throw anecdotes and misused/debunked evidence at you
@@Kweeshcheck out @masteringdiabetes they have proven science that saturated fat from meat, eggs, and dairy cause diabetes.
Derek, you SEDUCE folks into eating Vegan. ❤ you for that!
It's the best way!
My wife and I retired to Western NC. Growing our own veggies, 100% vegan at the age of 60 for the past year. Love your channel. We also have a black lab 4 years old named Sir. Remington who now loves baked Tofu... Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow, that's so great.
Such a cute and sweet dog. I love that you always feature her. And she's so well behaved. What a sweetheart
She is AMAZING
Is she getting meat? I sure hope so.
I practically want to cry. THANK YOU for the oil-free. Seeing a pro get into the details of working with oil-free is such a relief, so confidence inducing, so freaking gratifying. I know I can just eliminate the oil - I know I can use an air fryer or parchment paper or a silpat or broth/water/aquafaba/some kind of liquid but....after we take that detour, we're usually on our own in a recipe. To chase that down - to stay on the job of still making something great but minus the oil - is top-tier and a real kindness for us non-pros out here. MUCH appreciation Derek.
Thanks for sharing, will try to share more
If you are into oil-free cooking you should check out: HealthyVeganEating (here on UA-cam)
But your brain is mostly fat & takes physical damage if it doesn’t have adequate fats in the diet. They’ve linked low-fat diet with dementia, and also lack of C15:0 which is mostly in meat fat. My mother-in-law died of dementia and I just got divorced three years ago because my husband has dementia and went all paranoid before the doctors would do anything. he’s going to be gone in 5 to 10 years in the same horrible manner his mom went. I will do absolutely anything it takes to avoid that after witnessing it. Everybody makes their own choices. But all these extreme diets are being discovered as unhealthy. Anything to extreme seems to be bad for you. I’d rather balance out everything. That’s my choice. ❤
@@chelsea_1961 no oil does not mean no fat just no processed oils but everyone should do what’s best for them for sure! Nice to see alternatives
@@chelsea_1961Just choose good fats, i.e. the fat that comes naturally in the food. Processed oil is very nutrient poor but calorie dense and definitely not good when you’re on a vegan diet. Sorry to hear of your troubles. My best wishes to you.
It's amazing how in the past so many months your videos seem to have evolved from just instruction in vegan cooking (admittedly kick-ass vegan cooking) to something truly entertaining that I look forward to for more than just a recipe. The camera work has also gotten ever more creative. You rock Derek!
I’m a plant-based chef and I recently discovered this channel. These videos have a nice relaxing quality while also being fantastic recipes serving as inspiration for my work. Thank you.
Lost our soulmate Labrador on April 1 and I identify so much with your relationship with Frankie. It truly always brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to make this. Thanks for loving your pup so hard.
so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that. I think about it every day
@snapsforsars , so sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. May your beautiful furbaby rest in eternal peace. 😪💔🐶🐾🌈
There is no loss like it x
Oh, I so agree. I lost my 2 black labs (brother and sister) within a year of each other. I used to love on them in exactly the way I see here. They were the sweetest, happiest pair of dogs. They made me just as happy. I love watching Frankie too.
I need to avoid oil for health reason. I appreciate it when you show us oil free version. Thank you.
"No animals were hurt [...]" except me, because my stomach hurts from how much hunger your video has caused in me 😂
Looks incredible! I'm gonna see if I ever have the ability to make something like this too
You got this, it’s very common ingredients. Thanks for watching
OK Insect rights activist 😂😂😂
I love EVERYTHING you do - your ethics, your love for Frankie and all animals, your cooking style - just everything ❤
That dog is livin her best life....eats and sleeps and dresses up.....!!!
right ?🤣
This looks amazing! I agree with the comment about Tofu, it’s not bad for you. Thank you for speaking the truth. Absolutely plant based burger any day.
It makes me sooo happy when I see other people LOVE and RESPECT animals as much as I do. I wish more people would understand the harm they are doing when they eat animals. Thank you for loving them and of course for sharing your delicious masterpieces. 😊
Well said! Thanks for watching
Is a lion evil for doing what they do? Just a thought.
@@chelsea_1961 A lion doesn't know any other and has no other options, 2 excuses we don't have.
@@11235Aodh you must not get out in nature 😂
@@chelsea_1961 why are you comparing yourself to a lion?
I have a short, but growing list of heroes who inspire me. You are on the list, Derek. Thank you!
Wow, thanks for sharing
@@tomsknostenbergs indeed
@tomsknostenbergs 🤗 Agreed.. great comment.
Took the words from my heart!💜
Love the calm vegan 🌱 aesthetic, very engaging & definitely 💯
Thank you 🙌 for watching
LOVED THE VOICE OF REASON!
He might be a regular guest 😂🤌🙏
I turned vegan since I found your channel.
I may be eating sandwiches with canned beans and not amazing meals like you're making but I'll get there one day.
Super inspiring stuff!
Thank you for being vegan. ❤❤❤
👏👏👏 Well done 🙏🌱
Well done! May I suggest some more sandwich additions? Facon, lettuce and tomato w/mayo. Cucumber, avocado, tomato, fried tofu, pesto (or just chopped basil) salt and pepper. Anyone else got some more?
You're winning already
I love your choice of background music. Perfect volume and melodic.
As someone who suffers from insomnia, PTSD, severe anxiety, etc... your videos have become my wind-down-therapy before bed. That's really saying something.
As always great video - it feels like you're creating small films now beyond "just" cooking videos, the hard work that goes in is much appreciated.
I smile every time Frankie appears onscreen too, thank you for everything you do... honestly you are a legend 🙏🌱
Besides the food techniques you are also teaching and inspiring me to cook in a more organized and clean way, the Chef's way, I love that aspect of your channel, thank you.
I have to admit, I now clean my cutting board during the meal prep and not just at the end of it. ;-)
You really make the vegan lifestyle look pretty cool!
I consider it a life that does the least harm, what you’re eating is HUGE in that
saying "hi mom" felt super special. thank you for all these videos and recipes and frankie bear 💚❤
Love being plant based 🌱 Love you 🥰 Love Frankie 💚 and Love this delicious recipe! Can’t wait to make it ❤
Interesting...I am not an eggplant person but I find the texture in your eggplant preparation something I will try. Thank you.
Pro tip ! Dry toast your panko mixture before breading your fillet and putting it in the oven and you'll get a near identical texture and color to the fried version ! Just don't go too far dark on the dry toastig as you want it to finish in the oven, not burn.
Also, I really dislike the texture that nori can get when it becomes soggy, so I always find it better to make a broth with kombu to flavour things instead. So if you're like me you could easily add some kombu broth to the buttermilk mixture.
Thanks!
Aw thanks! Next time!😂
You create recipes like an artist,, guess you are,!💜
😊 thank you
I was not at all expecting fried fish from eggplant. That is straight up magic!
OK, if you're taking requests, I'd like to submit two. First, a lesson on how making my tongs click and clack the way you do. And also, I'm the biggest sucker for a grocery haul. I'd LOVE to see what kinds of things you buy regularly. And if you buy according to what you're making to eat for the week. Not when you're planning a UA-cam video. Or if you buy certain things regularly and then create meals based on what you have/what you feel like eating on any given day.
Your received are awesome! Thanks for including oil free versions.
Glad you like them!
Nori sheets! Genius! You're the best, Derek!
Thanks for watching
There’s nothing more appealing than a man who cooks and it’s kind to animals ❤melts my heart😊 Namaste
The reward yourself movie and "Hi Mom" cracked me up. Yes, someone besides your mother was reading the subtitles. Thank you for the documentary recs. As the first degree relative of a breast cancer survivor, I get some heat for drinking soy milk, which is a major source of my dietary protein. Facts are good!
Thank you for offering an oil-free version! That looks absolutely fantastic!
Ahh, the way you were biting into the sandwich… Great sandwiches inspire the impassioned eating of them like that, LOL. And you pausing to look into the camera before taking another bite, I felt that.🙂Looks incredible!
Love your recipes and the fact you are providing wonderful plant based food Choices. I’ve been vegetarian for 40 years and enjoy new ideas. Thank you!
I love eggplant and this dish looks amazing. I think adding the nori sheets to the breading is genius. Love how sweet you are with Frankie. A restaurant that serves your food would be so welcome here in MI.
Absolutely love your cooking channel. Easy cooking. We prefer plant based whole food cooking. Your inspirational
I love you Derek 💜
It’s making me nervous that I love this man so much!😂
Me too! Such a thoughtful beautiful human being. The way he is with Frankie warms my heart.
❤
Me too from México
Same. It kind of was an instant thing for me, once I saw his first video. Glad I’m not the only one! 🤗
Derek working it while Miss Frankie is launching on the couch like a diva 😂 - This eggplant looks stunning- will definitely give it a try. Thank you!
Hi Derek and Frankie. Firstly Frankie with the bear hat, so cute, I think she enjoyed wearing the bear hat, she looked so chilled. The aubergine fillets looked so succulent and delish❤. I have to try this recipe tomorrow. Thank you for putting in all your hard work to produce these amazing recipes for us. Very special. Take care Gale x
So happy I found your channel a few weeks ago. I’ve made the deli sandwich with rutabaga meat, the moussaka that has polenta instead of cheese, and the pesto tofu. Going to be trying this one out soon. My partner said your recipes taste 10x better than any other UA-camr’s vegan recipes I’ve made 😂
Aw thanks and tell your partner thanks
Beautiful piano in the beginning.
The food is even better :)
@@DerekSarnoChef Looks like it. 😋
Came back for some wedges and just wanted to say thx for the „baseline“ interlude. ❤
Way too often there‘s ppl saying „you don’t do it right if you don’t do it 110%“ and this only discourages those who are only just starting to look into a plant-based way of life. What I cherish about your vids is that you don‘t raise those niche barriers, convincing ppl with delicious food and methods of preparation instead.
None of us is perfect, so keep it up & all the best.
Derek thank you for sharing your skills and food. You are inspiring me and changing my mind about everything plant based. 🙏🙏
Oh Derek, you had me at “Old Bay”!! 😍❤ & you have the metal not the plastic they switched to. I cannot wait to make this! Frankie is adorable as always! Hugs from Vegas
I discovered Old Bay seasoning in my Aussie supermarket last month. Really happy.
Your recipes are simple and easy to follow. That is what keeps me coming back.
Looks fantastic! Looking forward to trying it out!
Let me know how you get on
@@DerekSarnoChef Turned out great! Good stuff! ❤
I found your videos from the grief one you made and I just happen to be a vegetarian, so thank you on both fronts. Your recipes and advice are truly helpful.
The nori and lemon zest move is particularly masterful! Thank you for sharing your compassion and creativity. 🌱🌱🌱
Good morning Derek. Thank you for this video....I make eggplant (2-4) at a time as my family LOVE IT! My cooking method is a bit different but I appreciate a new approach to cooking this wonderful vegetable. I tell people my family would rather eat eggplant than cake!😊 Enjoy your Sunday and as always....thanks for what you do and who you are!
As usual, you not only gave us a fantastic recipe but packed in lots tips and skills as well. Thank you! Glad to see eggplant taking the starring role for a change. Well, maybe not "starring role" because that title will always go to Frankie "The Bear".
I can taste it through the screen!!!
Thank you for your gift.
Brilliant! Your videos are mesmerizing. Love that you showed two ways to make this, and also that you spoke about healthy vs less healthy (but both better than any animal product). Thanks for all you’re doing! ❤
Really love your channel. I'm Canadian/ Scottish and live in Cyprus. I've eaten vegan for just over a year now and veggie for more than four. I love your creativity and it helps me to be intuitive in my plant based cooking as well.
Yum! I will try this this week. Drooling already 😍 never liked eggplant pre going vegan (aka hated it. Never touched. Ran away from it etc). Now I love love it ✅
WOW! As soon as I have ripe eggplant from the garden I'm going to make a HUGE batch!!!
As a vet I have the medical reflex everytime I see your dog eating something, to say "it's not good to give dogs our food" but then I realise is all plant-based, no cheese fat, no bacon, no sausage! So nothing to say mate ! Very happy and healthy dog indeed.
Thank you for sharing all your chef secrets with us. Everything seems so easy when you do it! 🎉
I absolutely love it when you prepare whole meals like this. It removes all doubt and guess work & ties it all together. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and thank you for upping the kindness ratio in the world. I am deeply grateful to have found your channel. Frankie rocks.
OMG! This looks so good, I can't wait to try making this for my husband & son. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome vegan recipes! I make tofu with nori however never thought of using eggplant. This is a brilliant idea using eggplant. I love Frankie in her bear hat so adorable. I love your recipes and cookbook. much love from Toronto Canada❤ Namaste💛🙏💛
Mr. Sarno, you're the man!!
The potatoes were so frickin' delish that I couldn't stop snacking on them! They're definitely on the regular rotation now!
Love your videos, you're attitude towards food and your gorgeous Frankie! The accent and Brit humor are hilarious! 👍👍😉
Keep on bringing the love, 'cause you're getting it all back, and more!! 💞🙂
Thank you so much for what you are doing. I’ve been WFPB for seven years now and thanks to you I can level up my cooking. I’m afraid I will never be as at ease as you are in a kitchen, but I can try to imitate you and serve something special and very good to my guests. Much love to you and your dog!
You got mad chef skills! Recently discovered your channel and loving how you make plant based meals look so inviting. Frankie is such a lovely foil for your cooking.😘
My dish didn’t turn out as gorgeous as yours but it was delish and a HUGE hit with hubbs. He despises eggplant but scarfed it right up plus seconds AND the fries were the best I’ve EVER made and I’m from Idaho - potato country 😊 Now just need to figure out how to get him to eat mushrooms 🤷♀️ Thank you for sharing 😊❤
Thanks for doing a baked version for all us folks that avoid oil!!! looks amazing!
Ok, I wasn't hungry til I watched your video, now I'm starving! Looks amazing and definitely on my list to try. Love anything buffalo style. My current favorite is buffalo cauliflower wraps. God I wish you were my neighbor LOL...
Wow, you're not only a great chef but a great teacher. Beautiful colors and presentation, and I can't wait to make/try these! Thank you, Derek.
Thank you for the inspiration. I am not vegan but I want to eat more plant based for enviromental reasons and you really inspire me. Thanks from Sweden.
I appreciate how you help me to not eat animals. Thank you.
Your videos have inspired me to start making the transition to a plant-based diet. It's something that's been niggling at me for a while now but I've been too intimidated to make that jump. I know it won't happen overnight, especially with picky kids to feed, but every journey begins with a single step, right? Thank you so much for all of your inspiring content and wisdom! ❤️
One thing we miss is the catfish tacos we used to make. I am going to try this method with thai eggplant to recreate the tacos. Thank Derek!
Yes!
Derek, you’re a true genius chef and the kindest man! Thank you for all you do & big hugs to you and Frankie! ❤
Thanks for keeping me inspired to cook! Can't wait to try this one! Awe Miss Frankie you are so cute and such a good actress for your daddy! Your breads always look so delicious but I can't have gluten so it makes me a little jelly! 💚 Love and peace to all living creatures, humans need to work a little harder at it! 💚
My father was born in Serbia in 1908 so you got .... Greek dishes, Middle eastern ; he actually translated a cookbook because ... let's face it he made a mess in the kitchen I miss my guys .... from his notes this is an idea .... cut the aubergine into 1 inch steaks and salt to remove excess liquid, wash off salt pat dry; if you have a grill pan season with lemon ok salt and liberally with granulated garlic. It's incredible. as always tx for your channel.
Ooo I thought it was a falafel sandwich at first! This looks equally amazing. Adding eggplants to my shopping list.. I need to make this like right now! 🙂
Thank you for addressing the oil situation. I love your videos with and without oil. I can figure it out myself on other recipes.
Just made it all. Every element, every bite was delicious, full of dimensions of flavour and texture. Well done. had to follow your casual, vocal/visual instructions for the dredges, but it turned out very well!!!! Thanks for sharing. Fried is definitely tasty, oven is pretty much as good, just easier on the bod.
❤ Appreciate a man who wipes off the cutting board & cleans the skillet. The food & info is inspirational. Thank you & da bear. Best wishes from Pacific Northwest Washington. 🌿🌷🌿
🥰 I absolutely LOVE eggplant!! I’ve made Italian sausage with it, but THIS will be phenomenal! I am trying not to run out right now to get eggplant to make this. LOL Wow 🤩 thank you for sharing!! Give your cute little bear 🐻 a hug for all the sweetness she adds to your videos. ♥️
Just love this format. Engaging and informative, and hearing Frankie's thought bubbles is just too funny. "There's a cat out there." (Whispered!) LOL.
Superb recipes from Sarno.
Especially love the care and respect he gives to the chopping board.
It deserves its own name.
First of all, I love your videos and what you stand for . Second, I would enjoy seeing a slow motion of what you are doing with your tongs each time you use them.
The KING! So much fun to watch!vvI bet much better yet to eat! The slaw looked amazing as well! Love your creativity and knife skills. Kisses to Ms America! YUM!
The confidence and passion for each recipe you share is inspiring. Will need to make this soon!✌🏽
Beautiful! ❤ And as someone who does the no-oil thing, I so appreciate the respect and kindness you show and display toward those of us who eat that way, as well as taking the time to even make it that way for us. Thank you! 👍
Are u a Chef or an Artist!!!! U are a beautiful blend of both!!! So colorful, so appealing, and must be so delicious!!! Very enjoyable video!!! Will backtrack and watch more!!! Truly respect all the hard work u put into your creations!!! 💞💞🙃💞💞
Thank you! Your videos have only gotten better and better over the years.✌🏾
I’m so glad I came upon your channel. Your offerings are epic, and I love your energy. Especially after seeing your transparent video on the loss you’ve endured, makes you even more lovely to watch and learn from. Thankful and grateful💜
You rock!Thank you truly for your creativity with plant based recipes 🥰❤
OMG! Looks mouthwatering delicious!
Thank you, Derek! I love your channel and I love Frankie’s commentary. I would roast the panko with some avocado oil spray to get a golden color and added crunch. Roast the panko ahead of the time so that it can cool down completely. 😊❤😊
Dear Derek, this is spectacular! I just cooked it (a bit improvised though), made the coleslaw with some homegrown carrots from the balcony and used the leaves as a dill replacement. It tasted sooo good!
Your recipes inspire me to do more and more vegan cooking, thank you so very much for that!
Kisses to Frankie aswell
Thank you, Derek.. Looks yum!!🎉 love to you and Frankie😊
Awww, sweet Frankie! I love the voice over "I love you Dad!"❤
This meal looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making every component. I do a similar breading with panko and spices for tofu fillets, mushrooms and cauliflower using an olive oil spritzer which seems to work pretty well to add color to the panko when baking.
Your recipes are epic! Thank you for sharing your culinary skills and techniques and your creative ingenuity with all of us. I'm very grateful!🙏💚🌱
Thank you Derek.
I was snacking on a savory pile of crunchy bagel chips as I watched this - and YET - when you showed the browned eggplant cutlets, my mouth watered heavily! Those looked so good I could almost taste them. When you cut into the 2 different ones - baked vs fried - it happened again. You have mastered the art of being a chef in front of the camera. I love the style, the food, Frankie, and your realism. Thank you!
So I just made this yesterday *finally* after dreaming about it for a month~ It is SO FREAKING GOOD!
I will admit I was getting lazy to make the tartar sauce & decided to use the leftover Yum Yum I had in my fridge from last weeks Vegan Sushi
But for my second go around (*breakfast this morning) I went for the tartar~ let me just say GO FOR THE TARTAR! I wish I did for my first sandwich!
Aw thanks Gretchen
Fantastic. And I used eggplant from my garden. Totally worth the effort.
"Hi Mom!" haha so good. Love your content. Thank you so much. Bows from a fellow student of tibetan buddhism.
Just putting a comment here because I want the algorithm to favor you. More people should see your videos! I love your recipes!