Thank you so much for this helpful video. I'm a 60-year-old divorced grandma who used to love cooking/baking--and I was real good. I worked as a cook off & on for many years, but due to physical problems I had to stop 10 years ago. I now work as a receptionist & haven't cooked regularly since that time. I currently live alone in a small apartment w/a lousy kitchen, no range hood, no dishwasher, no garbage disposal, very little counter/cupboard space. Cooking was no fun any more; I just heated things up. I also live right down the street from my job, so I can go home for lunch, which is usually a sandwich or cheese & crackers. But my mother passed away last month & I'll be moving in w/my elderly father in a few weeks--15 miles from my job. I won't get home until 5:45 pm due to the traffic & then I'll have to scramble for dinner when I walk in the door. My mother waited on him hand & foot, making sure he had a good meal every night at 6 p.m . (she was a fantastic cook). Even though he was fending for himself due to her illness, I know he would like a decent meal in the evening. There's no way I'd say "absolutely not" to my dad--if he wants a meal at 6 pm, I'll make him one. But I'm dreading the whole thing. I don't plan menus, I just wander around the store & buy what I want, I don't even budget for food. All this is going to have to change. I can't remember how to cook anything & I'll be leaving the house at 5 a.m. to swim at the local pool--which is a mile away from my job--and then I'll be in the office at 6:20am (I don't have to be there until 8am), keeping breakfast foods available for me at work, I'll have to pack a lunch & sometimes buy TV dinners, then sitting in traffic, getting home around 5:45pm (if I'm lucky) and fixing dinner. My mind is reeling at what lies ahead of me--taking inventory of cupboards/fridge/freezer, keeping track of sales, planning menus, figuring out a food budget & staying within it, hauling it all home & putting it away, prepping as much as I can ahead of time, packing lunches, making dinners, cleaning up in kitchen. I'm so overwhelmed. But I notice that you have a small kitchen, no range hood, limited space, you manage to make great meals using the most basic ingredients, you are giving me hope! I have a crockpot & an Instapot but haven't used the latter yet because I'm scared of it. I have a feeling I'll be depending on those items. I'm trying to lose weigh (60 lbs) and my dad is a very basic, simple meat-and-potatoes man, I'm hoping I won't have to cook two kinds of meals. Since I leave so early in the morning for work, he's on his own for breakfast & lunch, but he's used to that. I just have dinner & weekends to worry about. I feel as though I'm a newlywed again starting all over in the kitchen. But I'm determined to do all this & do it well. Your videos inspire me & I'm sure they'll be a big help. Thanks so much!
Omg I love this comment! So relatable. I am cooking for my disabled mother and it's not always easy but I am on a good way but I have a lot to learn still so these videos a a gold mine
I'd forgotten all about my post and it's now almost 2 years later, so thought I'd give you an update since someone asked. I now live w/my widowed father, who has to gain weight because he sometimes forgets to eat & keeps dropping pounds (I have to buy Boost protein shake) while I'm the exact opposite. I swim most mornings & leave the house at 5:30 a.m., started going to the gym most evenings after work, getting home at 6:45 (to wait out the traffic and health reasons), so I'm gone more than 13 hours a day, Monday-Friday, making a decent meal almost impossible. I live in an old double-wide built in 1988, the kitchen is terrible--old appliances, small refrigerator w/duct tape holding up the condiment shelves on the side; limited counter/cupboard space, no dishwasher, two shallow sinks, extremely low water pressure, I have to run the hot water for 2-3 minutes before it even comes on (I do have a disposal). Making any kind of meal and cleaning up afterwards in that kitchen makes me want to cry. And dad can't remember what he likes, what he doesn't like, most foods don't even agree w/him any more or get caught in his dentures. It's extremely challenging so I decided to play around a little. I discovered a year ago that he loves pancakes, especially blueberry ones. I found a buttermilk pancake recipe on the NYT website, I've sworn by it ever since. I make a full batch 1-2x a month (depending on the current supply), put the pancakes between pieces of parchment, stuff them in a Ziploc bag, stick them in the freezer & pull out as needed to reheat. It takes up around 1.5 hours on a weekend, but the effort is worth it. Dad's probably eaten more pancakes in the last year than he has for the past 85 years, yet he never complains. I found some casseroles that have worked, a few months ago I made a Shepherd's Pie that was great, so I make it once a month (I do my cooking on weekends, mostly Sundays), we have it for Sunday dinner, then I take leftovers for lunch during the week and reheat them for dad's dinner when I get home. I had a pot roast last night, so that's leftovers for both of us. I found some Stouffer's he enjoys (especially spaghetti), I stock up on those. He doesn't seem to mind the repeat dinners--he just wants some company in the evening and someone to fix him something to eat, but he will always resort to his old standby, pb&j, when he's hungry. Sometimes we order pizza and stick the leftovers in the freezer. If I had a more efficient kitchen, more time and a father who wasn't limited on food choices, I'd branch out a little more, but as of now I'm planning on buying a larger refrigerator as a X-mas present to myself so I have more room to store freezer meals.
This video is killer and the intro is spot on: "This is not about cooking 16 chicken breasts and some veggies and stuffing them in tupperware." I know it works for a lot of people but I cannot eat the same meals over and over. I need fresh ingredients, and new tastes for my meals.
Agree, except for the daily harvest bullshit, just buy flash frozen fruit/veg in bags, that are actually recyclable. Without the mark up and subscription.
My thing is I hate reheated meat especially, so I could technically eat the same thing a few days in a row, but I like my protein freshly cooked and hot. Also this way you can switch up the spices you use and have a little more variety
Without a doubt. Still, I think there's something to be said for the technique of doing a single dish over and over, really helps new home cooks gain experience with simple techniques. That being said, food doesn't only exist to satisfy the bare minimum nutritional needs of people, but it also serves as a wonderful opportunity to inject some passion and personality, and more importantly share it with others. I can't speak for everybody, but when I first moved out and started living alone and cooking for myself, grocery shopping was one of the most exciting times of the week for me, so I tended to buy a bit more than I needed. But instead of throwing it away, I found that I could do lots of other things to preserve or reuse the foods, usually involving cooking something and having my friends try it. It is a wonderful way to develop relationships and strengthen bonds, and for blossoming home cooks it's a fantastic opportunity to get some honest opinions about your cooking that are outside of your own potentially-biased perspective.
I stray away from this channel and everytime I come back I can’t figure out why I ever stopped watching! Love this channel ❤️ thanks for all your hard work!
A tip to make yogurt (or curd) at home without fancy ingredients/instruments- just use some leftover normal yogurt (like 1-2 tbsp), and top it with a cup or so of milk, leave it overnight in a warm and humid place and next day you are done! Across India our moms and grandmoms make homemade curd almost every night. You do need some hit and trial with it thought so that you reach the consistency you desire.
I've left maybe a total of 5 comments on RUclips videos in my life. And I must say: this video is freaking amazing. Thanks Mike for years of education and entertainment.
Hi! My mom grew up in a village in Greece without electricity, so her way of making yogurt is a great option for those without an Instant Pot. She boils he yogurt to 200°F, puts it in a large bowl with a lid while it's still hot and wraps it in a bunch of blankets or towels to keep the heat in as long as possible. She then places it in the warmest place in the house for a couple days and checks on it from time to time to see if it's the consistency she wants. And that's it!
My mom has been making yogurt FOREVER! She doesn’t use an instant pot, just a regular pot. Takes some practice and a watchful eye (I cleaned enough boiled over milk! Not fun). Her yogurt comes out more soury, we eat it with savory foods. And it’s so thick and creamy without straining. Refikas kitchen has a good tutorial.
Honestly you could probably make this into an individual continuous series. Do a weekly episode showing what you'll be cooking for the work week, make it a longer video and have it as something people watch while they do the same and get some inspiration from you. Or maybe even a livestream weekly of this and upload that after the broadcast?
I am a retired person and I would love to start this as my own side business. You inspired me to cook for myself. I couldn't boil water and spent will soooooo much on food and had sooooo much food waste. My food budget has been cut down to a quarter of wht it was. All owed to you guys.
High school sophomore here! I just turned post notifications on so that I can watch your videos religiously and learn from the master lol. Preparing to survive alone in college. Thank you for this awesome video!
Dear Brothers Green, my dear Mother bought me an Instant Pot for Christmas, and this video just convinced me to try and make yogurt and bone broth. If you could maybe consider creating an Instant Pot recipes video, I am sure many of us would be DELIGHTED. Thanks for your inspired and inspiring work!
Yogourt: definitely don't need the instant pot. For those who would like to try homemade yogourt without having to buy an instant pot (or save said instant pot for cooking a main course instead) using masson jars and incubating in the oven (non-LED light on) is great too! I even saw a lady do the incubating in a cooler container, using hot water to maintain the temperature nice and warm.
I like to add a little gelatin to my homemade yogurt. You can't taste it, it increases the protein content, and it makes the yogurt thicker so you don't have to strain it. It makes the texture more jello-ey, but just whisk it up if you want a different consistency.
Looks great tips. Didn't watch all yet since I have to go to sleep, but I will definitely listen to it very carefully, as I am a homecook and need to improve and get better organization 😁
Batching can still be creative and not monotonous. Some great tips in here. As for making yoghurt, you can make it with as little as a thermometer and a well insulated place - even a thermos will do (but add a bit more insulation like towels etc.). Just heat it up to pasteurisation, let it cool to the high end of the temperature required for fermenting as it will cool off a little. Put in a cosy place for the required time without adding any more power. Keep a few tablespoons to start the next batch. You can also use plant milks to make yoghurt. They all have their own distinctive flavour. If you happen to have some probiotic capsules they work as a starter, but are too expensive to buy just for that purpose, as you only need some for the first batch.
I absolutely understand why you gotta have sponsors to keep the show going and I totally respect that but I can't help but feel like the whole concept of Daily Harvest runs completely counter to your whole philosophy of home-made and self-sufficiency. Not trying to be a bummer or a party pooper. Just something I been thinking about. Big fan. Keep up the awesome work!
Mann you remind me so much of myself when it comes to cooking or buying food. Nice to see someone I can relate to. I think it comes from working in kitchens also. Keeping inventory of what you have at home and such
THANK YOU for not making a meal prep video about have the same chicken breast and broccoli for every meal. You actually get what a real person who likes food wants. Also i love the term ‘pro home cook’. That is exactly what I strive to be and why a lot of times restaurant chefs tips and tricks just don’t apply. This video is EVERYTHING THANK YOU
ALHAMDULILLAAH FOR THIS. WELL MIKE THANK YOU!!! I'm going to be married insyaa allaah in 2020, and i am planning to be a housewife, but i notice i couldnt fill my schedule ALL DAY for cooking right? I still need to be doing other than that. So meal prepping for my family i should do smartly&efficiently. Thank you, again. I am HAPPY and excited to learn and take lessons from this, AND THIS IS FREE?!! THANK YOU!
I don’t typically comment, but thank you! Not only has them channel transformed with just you running it but also it’s helped me out so much! Every video I’ve watched is so relevant and delicious and easy to follow along to.
When I started cooking almost two decades ago, I had trouble sticking to cooking every day because I would regularly have some kind of problem seeing through my plan (made worse by my little cooking experience). I came up with the idea of having couple "rescue recipes" that were supposed to save me from the need to order a take out if my main plan failed or I was too lazy. They were supposed to be very quick and easy to cook, I would master every detail of them and could make them with my eyes closed and for which I would always maintain ingredients at home. My first rescue recipe was spaghetti with tomato sauce which I perfected and for many years it was one of the favourites of my family. It saved me many times -- once when my boss visited and my baroque plan failed miserably and I had to put something together in 15 minutes -- perfect time to make spaghetti with tomato sauce from start to end. Another rescue breakfast recipe is Nigella Lawson's pesto crepes with ham and cheese which are extremely easy to make thanks to very simple ratios and high amount of fat in the pesto making the batter immediately ready to use. The first thing I do is I put the pan on high heat and I can make the batter in the time it takes to heat the pan. I have also started freezing some things like bolognese sauce that I can just pop out of freezer and have a meal in the time it takes to boil pasta. My suggestion is, it is extremely useful to have a small number of recipes that you know very, very well and are made from common ingredients or ingredients you can keep stock of in your pantry. Whenever you have a busy or bad day or can't do groceries, it is always comforting that you can prepare your favourite food in half the time it takes to order them.
thank you for all your amazing videos ! the last few weeks i have almost watched all of your videos so far. your are very inspiring and you show how easy it actually is, to incorporate soo many cooking styles for somebodys daily meals. i also appreciate your attitude towards zero waste and just making as much out if it as possible. so many youtube chefs dont care about that at all. greetings from vienna
I finally cooked with the wok properly after watching your video. Bought some bottles for oil and water and i was off. Thanks for sharing your passion of cooking!
Just wanted to tell you that your channel is GOLD and you are one of the most creative, talented youtubers I watch. Thanks man! RUclips needs more people like you!
Boil the milk in a pot on the stove, let cool, stir in a bit of plain yogurt from the last batch, dump in a mason jar, wrap in a towel and stick it in an insulated container overnight (I used an ice chest). And done, No instant pot or speciality equipment required. I need to start making my own again, you are correct that it’s miles better than store-bought.
When I make yogurt I usually buy a liter of fresh milk and the culture. Boil the milk, let it cool down to warm - - so it does not burn your skin and add the culture. Then I wrap a blanket around the pot so it slowly cools down. No need to additional devices .
I loved that you showed how to cook some of those pantry basics like bone broth and almond milk, I do that all the time but never thought of making my own yogurt! Going to have to give that a try!
Hi Mike. Thanks for your wholesome content. I really love côking but I’m too busy to put much time into it besides weekends. This video really change my days. Thanks!
Hey, I'm brazilian and new in your channel. I'm enjoying so much every video that i watch. You are helping me a lot!! I'm 21 and living alone for the first time, in about 2 months. I study and work, and now my meals are to much better after yout tips and your motivation to make our own food as someting fast, delicious and not boring as I thought. Even my humor is better ! Food is life, isnt? ;) Thank you very much!! You deserve all sucess, heath and happiness in your life and for your family! Thank u!
I love that you mention adjustments for style... I shop my cabinets but only hit the local supermarket for the rest of the food. If I dont simplify, the amount of time and energy needed will overwhelm me and I won’t keep up the practice of prepping ingredients for the week
I loved when you walked down your steps. Looking across the road it reminded me of Sesame Street. Was expecting Grouch to pop out of a bin. Loving your channel from Australia
Eu venho seguindo eles há alguns anos também. E definitivamente é algo que nossa cultura perdeu um pouco. Ainda mais nas cidades grandes. Empresas dão vale alimentação e na maioria das vezes as pessoas optam por comer fora. Esquecem o quanto podem economizar fazendo comida deliciosa e com grande variedade em casa.
How did i only discover this now? Finally a cooking channel that makes sense to me and gives tips and tricks that are useful and make sense. I am trying to do more things at home and learn how to prepare meals in advance (not by cooking them a week ahead but by preparing the ingredients as shown here) and I am definitely going to start with this video and implement it. THANK YOU! WHat appeals to me, too, is the fact that you do not have a insanely big kitchen and thousands of utensils that I don’t have and would normally discourage me from trying things myself. For someone who is getting into this newly, it really helps to see where to start.
Thank you so much- I have watched thousands of videos on yogurt and it finally just clicked. Im goign to make a batch now. You have a cool way of teaching... thanks
Thank you so much for doing all this amazing work, Mike! I LOVE these types of videos and you include so many awesome tips. Buying a whole chicken, roasting it, deboning it, and making broth is my favorite prep item to get done on the weekends.
For the Joghurt you can also take the milk, bring it to temperature and add a spoon of regular Joghurt, bacaise there are already living cultures in it. To incubate it I like to use my oven with just the Light on. The Light will produce enough heat to keep the closed oven at a nice temperature
I'm in love with the content you put out there Mike. Really good quality video, quality content and most importantly, good quality food! I work a lot on week days and I've been craving for a video like this for months. I'll be really looking forward to this series, keep up the great work!
I made the salad dressing. Oh my god so good. Glad I have that in my repertoire now. I did yogurt, oil, coriander, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.
For your busy work week, you just have to meal prep during half the week. After 72 hours or so you are good to go and save yourself so much time. Thank you so much 🙏 for all these useful and totally not time consuming tips. P.S. For dishes with meat, don't just buy the meat from the store. Buy your own sheep and cows. Buy a lot of them so that you will have plenty and save yourself so much time again in the future.
So I have only one complaint, every cooking channel assumes that you already have a pantry and fridge stocked... I am moving out on my own and am starting over. I would love to eat healthy, but was hoping I could get a shopping list, before I ran out and just bought random garbage.
hey i liked ur video ...what we do in india with almonds or cashews paste left after making the milk ... you can put it in a pan on flame and add maple syrup or sugar..cool it for some time till they changes it's colour to light caramel the put off the pan from flame and make balls and your desert is ready ... also you can add shredded coconut to add taste
All these are great tips, thank you man! I will give it a try now that I need to save some money; and since eating out is my top expense for the week, I will test your advises...cant wait to watch the rest of the videos in this series. Thanks again from Costa Rica.
@@prohomecooks143 It's true, but I was thinking of other ways/foods that can be prepared more easily and have a lot of protein also. To bring variety also in the meals 😊
The last part with the random wild rice, sweet potato bowl in lamb stock topped with turkey bits and coriander was BOMB!! #Genius...must have been a riot of flavours!
While I really liked the video, I actually find that during my busiest weeks, cooking is a SUPER way to chill and relax. Working 9 to 23 and taking one two hour break to focus on cooking is absolutely great imo:)
You don’t really need an incubator as such for the yogurt to set. I just pop it in the oven or even the counter (covered, of course) at room temp and let it be for 24 hrs and it turns out great. Use some of the leftover yogurt from the previous week to inoculate the new batch. I also don’t measure the temp of the milk, but rather just judge by poking a clean finger in. If it’s comfortable warm-hot, it’s good. So don’t let lack of some ingredients/equipment deter from making yogurt!
This was such a kickass video- informative, concise, and food shots that made my mouth water Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together :D
For yogurt you can just use a small little bit of other yogurt instead of a culture packet. Also you don't need the instant pot to make it. Just wrap it in a towel and keep it in a Coleman cooler.
love your cooking. I have just started a cooking channel in South Korea🇰🇷 also showing people how to cook quick simple meals when you are busy but delicious.
@@davinaz6885 Dude just cook it over night, or late night. Or get a Toaster Oven for 30 Euros, it's on sale at least every two months in Netto or Lidl.
Loved this, and it is relevant for everyone, whether you work or are at home. Especially with the world as it is at the moment. I use my Instant Pot all the time and make yogurt in it, but have never made bone broth. So, I am off to our local butchers tomorrow to cadge a load of bones from him (in France where I live full time), then back to start the process. Brilliant.
Oh the labels... non-toxic wet or dry erase markers will let you relabel your tupper/glass ware as you change the contents since your label comes off with water when you go to clean the container anyways.
You can actually make yogurt with just a regular pot! And then a small thing of plain yogurt to mix into the milk after you boil it. My mom just pours the milk in a separate container and wraps it in a bunch of towels and blankets and puts it aside for 12 hours before finally refrigerating. Perfect yogurt!
Thank you so much for this helpful video. I'm a 60-year-old divorced grandma who used to love cooking/baking--and I was real good. I worked as a cook off & on for many years, but due to physical problems I had to stop 10 years ago. I now work as a receptionist & haven't cooked regularly since that time. I currently live alone in a small apartment w/a lousy kitchen, no range hood, no dishwasher, no garbage disposal, very little counter/cupboard space. Cooking was no fun any more; I just heated things up. I also live right down the street from my job, so I can go home for lunch, which is usually a sandwich or cheese & crackers. But my mother passed away last month & I'll be moving in w/my elderly father in a few weeks--15 miles from my job. I won't get home until 5:45 pm due to the traffic & then I'll have to scramble for dinner when I walk in the door. My mother waited on him hand & foot, making sure he had a good meal every night at 6 p.m . (she was a fantastic cook). Even though he was fending for himself due to her illness, I know he would like a decent meal in the evening. There's no way I'd say "absolutely not" to my dad--if he wants a meal at 6 pm, I'll make him one. But I'm dreading the whole thing. I don't plan menus, I just wander around the store & buy what I want, I don't even budget for food. All this is going to have to change. I can't remember how to cook anything & I'll be leaving the house at 5 a.m. to swim at the local pool--which is a mile away from my job--and then I'll be in the office at 6:20am (I don't have to be there until 8am), keeping breakfast foods available for me at work, I'll have to pack a lunch & sometimes buy TV dinners, then sitting in traffic, getting home around 5:45pm (if I'm lucky) and fixing dinner. My mind is reeling at what lies ahead of me--taking inventory of cupboards/fridge/freezer, keeping track of sales, planning menus, figuring out a food budget & staying within it, hauling it all home & putting it away, prepping as much as I can ahead of time, packing lunches, making dinners, cleaning up in kitchen. I'm so overwhelmed. But I notice that you have a small kitchen, no range hood, limited space, you manage to make great meals using the most basic ingredients, you are giving me hope! I have a crockpot & an Instapot but haven't used the latter yet because I'm scared of it. I have a feeling I'll be depending on those items. I'm trying to lose weigh (60 lbs) and my dad is a very basic, simple meat-and-potatoes man, I'm hoping I won't have to cook two kinds of meals. Since I leave so early in the morning for work, he's on his own for breakfast & lunch, but he's used to that. I just have dinner & weekends to worry about. I feel as though I'm a newlywed again starting all over in the kitchen. But I'm determined to do all this & do it well. Your videos inspire me & I'm sure they'll be a big help. Thanks so much!
And how has this been, 3 months in? Please do share. Cheers!
I love internet for that
This comment is why I love the internet, and gain faith in humanity.
Omg I love this comment! So relatable. I am cooking for my disabled mother and it's not always easy but I am on a good way but I have a lot to learn still so these videos a a gold mine
I'd forgotten all about my post and it's now almost 2 years later, so thought I'd give you an update since someone asked. I now live w/my widowed father, who has to gain weight because he sometimes forgets to eat & keeps dropping pounds (I have to buy Boost protein shake) while I'm the exact opposite. I swim most mornings & leave the house at 5:30 a.m., started going to the gym most evenings after work, getting home at 6:45 (to wait out the traffic and health reasons), so I'm gone more than 13 hours a day, Monday-Friday, making a decent meal almost impossible. I live in an old double-wide built in 1988, the kitchen is terrible--old appliances, small refrigerator w/duct tape holding up the condiment shelves on the side; limited counter/cupboard space, no dishwasher, two shallow sinks, extremely low water pressure, I have to run the hot water for 2-3 minutes before it even comes on (I do have a disposal). Making any kind of meal and cleaning up afterwards in that kitchen makes me want to cry. And dad can't remember what he likes, what he doesn't like, most foods don't even agree w/him any more or get caught in his dentures. It's extremely challenging so I decided to play around a little. I discovered a year ago that he loves pancakes, especially blueberry ones. I found a buttermilk pancake recipe on the NYT website, I've sworn by it ever since. I make a full batch 1-2x a month (depending on the current supply), put the pancakes between pieces of parchment, stuff them in a Ziploc bag, stick them in the freezer & pull out as needed to reheat. It takes up around 1.5 hours on a weekend, but the effort is worth it. Dad's probably eaten more pancakes in the last year than he has for the past 85 years, yet he never complains. I found some casseroles that have worked, a few months ago I made a Shepherd's Pie that was great, so I make it once a month (I do my cooking on weekends, mostly Sundays), we have it for Sunday dinner, then I take leftovers for lunch during the week and reheat them for dad's dinner when I get home. I had a pot roast last night, so that's leftovers for both of us. I found some Stouffer's he enjoys (especially spaghetti), I stock up on those. He doesn't seem to mind the repeat dinners--he just wants some company in the evening and someone to fix him something to eat, but he will always resort to his old standby, pb&j, when he's hungry. Sometimes we order pizza and stick the leftovers in the freezer. If I had a more efficient kitchen, more time and a father who wasn't limited on food choices, I'd branch out a little more, but as of now I'm planning on buying a larger refrigerator as a X-mas present to myself so I have more room to store freezer meals.
This video is killer and the intro is spot on: "This is not about cooking 16 chicken breasts and some veggies and stuffing them in tupperware."
I know it works for a lot of people but I cannot eat the same meals over and over. I need fresh ingredients, and new tastes for my meals.
Cook with E same for me
Agree, except for the daily harvest bullshit, just buy flash frozen fruit/veg in bags, that are actually recyclable. Without the mark up and subscription.
My thing is I hate reheated meat especially, so I could technically eat the same thing a few days in a row, but I like my protein freshly cooked and hot. Also this way you can switch up the spices you use and have a little more variety
Without a doubt. Still, I think there's something to be said for the technique of doing a single dish over and over, really helps new home cooks gain experience with simple techniques. That being said, food doesn't only exist to satisfy the bare minimum nutritional needs of people, but it also serves as a wonderful opportunity to inject some passion and personality, and more importantly share it with others. I can't speak for everybody, but when I first moved out and started living alone and cooking for myself, grocery shopping was one of the most exciting times of the week for me, so I tended to buy a bit more than I needed. But instead of throwing it away, I found that I could do lots of other things to preserve or reuse the foods, usually involving cooking something and having my friends try it. It is a wonderful way to develop relationships and strengthen bonds, and for blossoming home cooks it's a fantastic opportunity to get some honest opinions about your cooking that are outside of your own potentially-biased perspective.
Cook with E YES! I am more apt to buy something, if what I have is the same thing I’ve eaten the day before.
I could have watched an hour-long version of this and would have still craved more content. Keep this series going!
Thought your comment was overrated then after 20 minutes I was like wait it's over?
Same hier....
Same
I stray away from this channel and everytime I come back I can’t figure out why I ever stopped watching! Love this channel ❤️ thanks for all your hard work!
Cassi Gonzales So true.
A tip to make yogurt (or curd) at home without fancy ingredients/instruments- just use some leftover normal yogurt (like 1-2 tbsp), and top it with a cup or so of milk, leave it overnight in a warm and humid place and next day you are done!
Across India our moms and grandmoms make homemade curd almost every night. You do need some hit and trial with it thought so that you reach the consistency you desire.
I've left maybe a total of 5 comments on RUclips videos in my life. And I must say: this video is freaking amazing. Thanks Mike for years of education and entertainment.
Simply outstanding video. Below are some key recipes and ideas mentioned in the video -
8:15 - Yoghurt
10:59 - Bone Broth
13:05 - Granola
14:42 - Nut Milk
16:08 - Turkey Thigh
18:15 - Salad Dressing
Hi! My mom grew up in a village in Greece without electricity, so her way of making yogurt is a great option for those without an Instant Pot. She boils he yogurt to 200°F, puts it in a large bowl with a lid while it's still hot and wraps it in a bunch of blankets or towels to keep the heat in as long as possible. She then places it in the warmest place in the house for a couple days and checks on it from time to time to see if it's the consistency she wants. And that's it!
That’s how my mum makes it as well!
My mom has been making yogurt FOREVER! She doesn’t use an instant pot, just a regular pot. Takes some practice and a watchful eye (I cleaned enough boiled over milk! Not fun). Her yogurt comes out more soury, we eat it with savory foods. And it’s so thick and creamy without straining. Refikas kitchen has a good tutorial.
Honestly you could probably make this into an individual continuous series. Do a weekly episode showing what you'll be cooking for the work week, make it a longer video and have it as something people watch while they do the same and get some inspiration from you. Or maybe even a livestream weekly of this and upload that after the broadcast?
cool idea, ill be giving this a thought for sure
I would love this
Yes please!
oh my god is he using a single burner to demonstrate all these gourmet meals?
he just flexed on all of us
I am a retired person and I would love to start this as my own side business. You inspired me to cook for myself. I couldn't boil water and spent will soooooo much on food and had sooooo much food waste. My food budget has been cut down to a quarter of wht it was. All owed to you guys.
High school sophomore here! I just turned post notifications on so that I can watch your videos religiously and learn from the master lol. Preparing to survive alone in college. Thank you for this awesome video!
In my family we do extra servings when cooking dinner so we can make the next days lunch boxes 😊👍🏻
I live alone but also make extra food when I cook. If I didn’t, I probably wouldn’t cook.
Dear Brothers Green, my dear Mother bought me an Instant Pot for Christmas, and this video just convinced me to try and make yogurt and bone broth.
If you could maybe consider creating an Instant Pot recipes video, I am sure many of us would be DELIGHTED.
Thanks for your inspired and inspiring work!
we just did! check out our recent videos
@@Lifebymikeg Cool, thanks!
Yogourt: definitely don't need the instant pot. For those who would like to try homemade yogourt without having to buy an instant pot (or save said instant pot for cooking a main course instead) using masson jars and incubating in the oven (non-LED light on) is great too! I even saw a lady do the incubating in a cooler container, using hot water to maintain the temperature nice and warm.
daily harvest is adding so much to the waste stream!
I like to add a little gelatin to my homemade yogurt. You can't taste it, it increases the protein content, and it makes the yogurt thicker so you don't have to strain it. It makes the texture more jello-ey, but just whisk it up if you want a different consistency.
I love your trying to motivate more people to live a healthier lifestyle sometimes we just need to slow down and destress!
Looks great tips. Didn't watch all yet since I have to go to sleep, but I will definitely listen to it very carefully, as I am a homecook and need to improve and get better organization 😁
Dude I’ve just started watching your videos and you’ve changed my cooking life thank you. Also love to see another Philly guy out there killing it
Batching can still be creative and not monotonous. Some great tips in here.
As for making yoghurt, you can make it with as little as a thermometer and a well insulated place - even a thermos will do (but add a bit more insulation like towels etc.). Just heat it up to pasteurisation, let it cool to the high end of the temperature required for fermenting as it will cool off a little. Put in a cosy place for the required time without adding any more power. Keep a few tablespoons to start the next batch. You can also use plant milks to make yoghurt. They all have their own distinctive flavour. If you happen to have some probiotic capsules they work as a starter, but are too expensive to buy just for that purpose, as you only need some for the first batch.
I absolutely understand why you gotta have sponsors to keep the show going and I totally respect that but I can't help but feel like the whole concept of Daily Harvest runs completely counter to your whole philosophy of home-made and self-sufficiency. Not trying to be a bummer or a party pooper. Just something I been thinking about. Big fan. Keep up the awesome work!
Mann you remind me so much of myself when it comes to cooking or buying food. Nice to see someone I can relate to.
I think it comes from working in kitchens also. Keeping inventory of what you have at home and such
THANK YOU for not making a meal prep video about have the same chicken breast and broccoli for every meal. You actually get what a real person who likes food wants. Also i love the term ‘pro home cook’. That is exactly what I strive to be and why a lot of times restaurant chefs tips and tricks just don’t apply. This video is EVERYTHING THANK YOU
ALHAMDULILLAAH FOR THIS.
WELL MIKE THANK YOU!!! I'm going to be married insyaa allaah in 2020, and i am planning to be a housewife, but i notice i couldnt fill my schedule ALL DAY for cooking right? I still need to be doing other than that. So meal prepping for my family i should do smartly&efficiently. Thank you, again. I am HAPPY and excited to learn and take lessons from this, AND THIS IS FREE?!! THANK YOU!
Thanks Mike. This is my favorite type of video since I meal prep each week too. Great job.
I don’t typically comment, but thank you! Not only has them channel transformed with just you running it but also it’s helped me out so much! Every video I’ve watched is so relevant and delicious and easy to follow along to.
When I started cooking almost two decades ago, I had trouble sticking to cooking every day because I would regularly have some kind of problem seeing through my plan (made worse by my little cooking experience).
I came up with the idea of having couple "rescue recipes" that were supposed to save me from the need to order a take out if my main plan failed or I was too lazy. They were supposed to be very quick and easy to cook, I would master every detail of them and could make them with my eyes closed and for which I would always maintain ingredients at home.
My first rescue recipe was spaghetti with tomato sauce which I perfected and for many years it was one of the favourites of my family. It saved me many times -- once when my boss visited and my baroque plan failed miserably and I had to put something together in 15 minutes -- perfect time to make spaghetti with tomato sauce from start to end.
Another rescue breakfast recipe is Nigella Lawson's pesto crepes with ham and cheese which are extremely easy to make thanks to very simple ratios and high amount of fat in the pesto making the batter immediately ready to use. The first thing I do is I put the pan on high heat and I can make the batter in the time it takes to heat the pan.
I have also started freezing some things like bolognese sauce that I can just pop out of freezer and have a meal in the time it takes to boil pasta.
My suggestion is, it is extremely useful to have a small number of recipes that you know very, very well and are made from common ingredients or ingredients you can keep stock of in your pantry. Whenever you have a busy or bad day or can't do groceries, it is always comforting that you can prepare your favourite food in half the time it takes to order them.
thank you for all your amazing videos ! the last few weeks i have almost watched all of your videos so far. your are very inspiring and you show how easy it actually is, to incorporate soo many cooking styles for somebodys daily meals. i also appreciate your attitude towards zero waste and just making as much out if it as possible. so many youtube chefs dont care about that at all.
greetings from vienna
My new favorite hobby. Not cooking but learning through these videos.
You are building a legacy, my friend. A legacy of doing good for your fellow man. Never forget that.
Yes! More work lunch videos, please!
I finally cooked with the wok properly after watching your video. Bought some bottles for oil and water and i was off. Thanks for sharing your passion of cooking!
Just wanted to tell you that your channel is GOLD and you are one of the most creative, talented youtubers I watch. Thanks man!
RUclips needs more people like you!
Been hating on turkey my whole life but that thigh looked JUICY
I feel the same
I love watching you talk about food! It’s so therapeutic. I have learned a lot from you, please keep the videos coming 💖
Boil the milk in a pot on the stove, let cool, stir in a bit of plain yogurt from the last batch, dump in a mason jar, wrap in a towel and stick it in an insulated container overnight (I used an ice chest). And done, No instant pot or speciality equipment required. I need to start making my own again, you are correct that it’s miles better than store-bought.
I find this channel two days ago and I'm feeling very inspired to cook all of the sudden.
When I make yogurt I usually buy a liter of fresh milk and the culture. Boil the milk, let it cool down to warm - - so it does not burn your skin and add the culture. Then I wrap a blanket around the pot so it slowly cools down. No need to additional devices .
I loved that you showed how to cook some of those pantry basics like bone broth and almond milk, I do that all the time but never thought of making my own yogurt! Going to have to give that a try!
Yogurt can be made on the stove and incubated overnight in an esky or in a blanket in a warm spot. Minimal equipment required.
good tips, thanks!
Hi Mike. Thanks for your wholesome content. I really love côking but I’m too busy to put much time into it besides weekends. This video really change my days. Thanks!
looking forward to the complete series. Not sure how much I can incorporate into my lifestyle but it certainly looks interesting.
Hey, I'm brazilian and new in your channel. I'm enjoying so much every video that i watch. You are helping me a lot!! I'm 21 and living alone for the first time, in about 2 months. I study and work, and now my meals are to much better after yout tips and your motivation to make our own food as someting fast, delicious and not boring as I thought. Even my humor is better ! Food is life, isnt? ;) Thank you very much!! You deserve all sucess, heath and happiness in your life and for your family! Thank u!
I love that you mention adjustments for style... I shop my cabinets but only hit the local supermarket for the rest of the food. If I dont simplify, the amount of time and energy needed will overwhelm me and I won’t keep up the practice of prepping ingredients for the week
I appreciate the attention to detail. Always learning something new when I watch your videos. Thank you!
Just discovered this series & the channel change today. Loved all 3 parts! Thanks for the fresh perspective!
I loved when you walked down your steps. Looking across the road it reminded me of Sesame Street. Was expecting Grouch to pop out of a bin. Loving your channel from Australia
These are all such good tips packed into one video, love this type of content 💚 super informational and helpful 👍🏼
Hedy Tse 👌👌
Amazing and very useful video. I´ve been home cooking a lot more since I started watching your channel. Compliments from Brazil!
Eu venho seguindo eles há alguns anos também. E definitivamente é algo que nossa cultura perdeu um pouco. Ainda mais nas cidades grandes. Empresas dão vale alimentação e na maioria das vezes as pessoas optam por comer fora. Esquecem o quanto podem economizar fazendo comida deliciosa e com grande variedade em casa.
@@lewismaddock1654é verdade! Concordo demais. Infelizmente perdemos esse hábito de comer em casa.
How did i only discover this now? Finally a cooking channel that makes sense to me and gives tips and tricks that are useful and make sense. I am trying to do more things at home and learn how to prepare meals in advance (not by cooking them a week ahead but by preparing the ingredients as shown here) and I am definitely going to start with this video and implement it. THANK YOU! WHat appeals to me, too, is the fact that you do not have a insanely big kitchen and thousands of utensils that I don’t have and would normally discourage me from trying things myself. For someone who is getting into this newly, it really helps to see where to start.
Thank you so much- I have watched thousands of videos on yogurt and it finally just clicked. Im goign to make a batch now. You have a cool way of teaching... thanks
I recommend finishing your bone broth with a vigorous boil, it helps the fat and the gelatin emulsify nicely
I should be angry about the Daily Harvest sponsored content, but you make it so simple that I am really considering it. Amazing as always.
been watching u guys since college - love this transition to the work week and excited for the new series!
Hey, Mike! Always admired your dedication for teaching. This series is no different. Keep on rockin!
Yeah, I'm going to have to step up to this. I have an Instant Pot, so the yogurt is a good first step. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for doing all this amazing work, Mike! I LOVE these types of videos and you include so many awesome tips. Buying a whole chicken, roasting it, deboning it, and making broth is my favorite prep item to get done on the weekends.
So important ! Providing info for healthy work meals, a time when people so often buy fast, junk food. Thanks for the video
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For the Joghurt you can also take the milk, bring it to temperature and add a spoon of regular Joghurt, bacaise there are already living cultures in it. To incubate it I like to use my oven with just the Light on. The Light will produce enough heat to keep the closed oven at a nice temperature
"Trying to be zero waste"
:::spills milk all over counter:::
LOL
I said oops...
@@Lifebymikeglol
@@Lifebymikeg I love that you kept it real and left it in. :D
thats the kitchen for ye, no matter how many times you said not to spill something it always happens haha
He did say “trying” lmao
I'm in love with the content you put out there Mike. Really good quality video, quality content and most importantly, good quality food! I work a lot on week days and I've been craving for a video like this for months. I'll be really looking forward to this series, keep up the great work!
I’m learning how to cook well so I will not get bored with my cooking options 😊. I learn a lot from your videos. Subscribed. Thank you!
I made the salad dressing. Oh my god so good. Glad I have that in my repertoire now. I did yogurt, oil, coriander, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.
For your busy work week, you just have to meal prep during half the week. After 72 hours or so you are good to go and save yourself so much time. Thank you so much 🙏 for all these useful and totally not time consuming tips.
P.S. For dishes with meat, don't just buy the meat from the store. Buy your own sheep and cows. Buy a lot of them so that you will have plenty and save yourself so much time again in the future.
So I have only one complaint, every cooking channel assumes that you already have a pantry and fridge stocked... I am moving out on my own and am starting over. I would love to eat healthy, but was hoping I could get a shopping list, before I ran out and just bought random garbage.
There's a guideline for stocking a kitchen in one of their older videos that may be more in line with what you're looking for
YEEESSSSSS love your channel. I moved off campus and cook all my own meals. Your channel has been a lifesaver!
Dude! I'm so happy i found your channel. Thank you for saving me. I'm going to try and cook more.
hey i liked ur video ...what we do in india with almonds or cashews paste left after making the milk ... you can put it in a pan on flame and add maple syrup or sugar..cool it for some time till they changes it's colour to light caramel the put off the pan from flame and make balls and your desert is ready ... also you can add shredded coconut to add taste
All these are great tips, thank you man! I will give it a try now that I need to save some money; and since eating out is my top expense for the week, I will test your advises...cant wait to watch the rest of the videos in this series. Thanks again from Costa Rica.
That homemade yogurt looked amazing! Please please show how to make a dairy free yogurt in the future!
Just ordered! Love cooking at home, especially bone broths, but like having options for when I'm simply worn out!
Mike, a few videos on how to add more protein to meals could be awesome, even for work weeks! Great video as always !!
this video series covers that! Both the bone broth/shredded meat plus the turkey thigh
@@prohomecooks143 It's true, but I was thinking of other ways/foods that can be prepared more easily and have a lot of protein also. To bring variety also in the meals 😊
The last part with the random wild rice, sweet potato bowl in lamb stock topped with turkey bits and coriander was BOMB!! #Genius...must have been a riot of flavours!
While I really liked the video, I actually find that during my busiest weeks, cooking is a SUPER way to chill and relax. Working 9 to 23 and taking one two hour break to focus on cooking is absolutely great imo:)
So exited by these videos ! Perfect topic, I can’t wait for the next episodes ! (hope their will be a lot of them)
Man, I just want to say that this is my new favorite channel. Continue with your great work!
;) stay tuned part 2 & 3
Love your work! Thank you very much. I have been getting into fermenting in a big way cheese, yogurt, Kombucha, kimchi. You inspired me.
You don’t really need an incubator as such for the yogurt to set. I just pop it in the oven or even the counter (covered, of course) at room temp and let it be for 24 hrs and it turns out great. Use some of the leftover yogurt from the previous week to inoculate the new batch. I also don’t measure the temp of the milk, but rather just judge by poking a clean finger in. If it’s comfortable warm-hot, it’s good. So don’t let lack of some ingredients/equipment deter from making yogurt!
The video is a game changer. Finally a meal prep plan that I can get onboard with. KEEP THEM COMING!
This was such a kickass video- informative, concise, and food shots that made my mouth water Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together :D
For yogurt you can just use a small little bit of other yogurt instead of a culture packet. Also you don't need the instant pot to make it. Just wrap it in a towel and keep it in a Coleman cooler.
Love this! Watching you makes me miss New York! I love your unique take on cooking shows ~ great content
I always enjoy watching your videos, so many great tips and hints. Keep up the brilliant work boys!
WOW!!! GREAT VIDEO SIR!! Thanks for sharing.
The timing of this video is great. I just searched yesterday for a book about cooking for people that don't have time to cook. Thanks!
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love your cooking. I have just started a cooking channel in South Korea🇰🇷 also showing people how to cook quick simple meals when you are busy but delicious.
New to your channel. Loving the low-waste and minimum packaging! Good on ya!
I love these kind of videos, Brothers Green is my inspiration for cooking
hmm in India we call yogurt curd and it's simple to make. Add some curd to kuke warm milk. Rest it for 7 hours. Tada curd done
@@davinaz6885 Dude just cook it over night, or late night. Or get a Toaster Oven for 30 Euros, it's on sale at least every two months in Netto or Lidl.
Loved this, and it is relevant for everyone, whether you work or are at home. Especially with the world as it is at the moment. I use my Instant Pot all the time and make yogurt in it, but have never made bone broth. So, I am off to our local butchers tomorrow to cadge a load of bones from him (in France where I live full time), then back to start the process. Brilliant.
Always a good watch to keep me motivated to cook well while busy.
Love this video! Any suggestions on yogurt making for us dairy free folk?
This is soothing to watch.
Oh the labels... non-toxic wet or dry erase markers will let you relabel your tupper/glass ware as you change the contents since your label comes off with water when you go to clean the container anyways.
You can actually make yogurt with just a regular pot! And then a small thing of plain yogurt to mix into the milk after you boil it. My mom just pours the milk in a separate container and wraps it in a bunch of towels and blankets and puts it aside for 12 hours before finally refrigerating. Perfect yogurt!
I am excited about this series!
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I'd love a quanrantine version of this & vegeterian :)
Anyhow, love you channel!
I’m in love with this channel all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!