5 Italian-Inspired Vegan Meals for Under $3 (Budget-Friendly)

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  • @Whydowesmile
    @Whydowesmile 7 лет назад +415

    These are the best cheap vegan recipes I've found. They actually look like you're not sacrificing any flavour for price!

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +41

      That makes me so happy to hear!

    • @crystltwilight
      @crystltwilight 7 лет назад

      Some Pixie Dust isn't the dried pasta made with egg? It doesn't say Vegan on the box

    • @Whydowesmile
      @Whydowesmile 7 лет назад +13

      crystltwilight most pastas aren't made with egg, many things are 'accidentally vegan' when you read the ingredients and don't label themselves as such. Always double check though!

  • @IlastarothTayre
    @IlastarothTayre 7 лет назад +52

    As an Italian, I really liked these ideas and screw those complaining about modifying our food, some of our most famous dishes are vegan! (Pasta al pesto, pasta al sugo, aglio olio e peperoncino, peperonata...) Also I really like the twist on the eggplant lasagna, which is actually a parmigiana ;)

    • @foggyaf5531
      @foggyaf5531 3 года назад +2

      Aglio e olio is a personal fave of mine.

    • @LadyVidmar
      @LadyVidmar 3 года назад +1

      I just recently tried an eggplant caponata and was completely blown away at just how insanely delicious it was...also vegan! And I've always been head over heels in love with minestrone (I love it best with chickpeas!)

    • @IlastarothTayre
      @IlastarothTayre 3 года назад

      @@LadyVidmar caponata is one of my mother's favourite dishes to make, so simple yet so good!

  • @carolinasoria5
    @carolinasoria5 7 лет назад +147

    Next time you make gnocci try to add very little flour, I don't remember the proportions but its not as much as you added, and try to fold it in, not keading like a pizza/bread dough. This will make your gnocci super light, airy and fluffy! You can make them with sweet potato too!! Chef Chloe Coscarelli has a great recipe for them, they taste amazing

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +23

      Ah, ok! The articles I said online said you needed to add a lot of flour :/ it was my first time making them haha, I'll try it your way next time!

    • @carolinasoria5
      @carolinasoria5 7 лет назад +8

      Caitlin Shoemaker well it sure depends, on the potato and the way you cook it and such. But try it different ways in small batches and see which one you like better!

    • @sleepingterror7
      @sleepingterror7 6 лет назад +4

      There are many versions of gnocchi. The ratio of flour-to-potatoes will vary greatly. Some recipes use eggs, some do not.
      I usually go with:
      2 pounds russet potatoes
      2 cups flour
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      thespruceeats.com has a good recipe. Omitting the egg btw just means that they aren't as yellow ^_^
      Edit: oh and you just roll them on the back of a fork to make the gnocchi marks.

  • @CheapLazyVegan
    @CheapLazyVegan 7 лет назад +149

    omg this is amazing. i wanna do a korean version of this!!

  • @marafabbri9619
    @marafabbri9619 7 лет назад +119

    I'm italian and I think you did an amazing job with these recipies! They seems delicious! And yes, I'll admit it, we are a little bit obsessed with our food ☺️

  • @paulan2598
    @paulan2598 6 лет назад +24

    tried the gnocchis just now and omg i‘m obsessed. Used Oat Flour and Sweet Potato instead of normal flour and potatoes and it honestly worked really well and tasted absolutely delicious 😋

  • @coolhellu
    @coolhellu 6 лет назад +30

    i live with my mom since i dont have enough resoures to move out and im so glad to have found your videos!! she never wants to let me cook anything since if i ruin it it'll cost us and our budget is tight. but these look like recipes even i wouldnt ruin and theyre cheap too! thank you!!! i cant wait to try out all of your recipes lol

  • @Ms.Lady_Bri
    @Ms.Lady_Bri 6 лет назад +12

    As an Italian, I really appreciate what u said in the beginning of the video. 😊 I personally think u did great on these recipes. I look forward to tryin at least one of them.

  • @esmeedenters
    @esmeedenters 7 лет назад +27

    Awesome recipes Caitlin! This video shows that being Vegan doesn't have to be expensive. Love your creativity
    Can't wait to try some of these out.

  • @user-xr7ux7es4f
    @user-xr7ux7es4f 7 лет назад +65

    It would be nice to see a vegan take on polish cuisine! It's very rich and *so underrated*

  • @julial9806
    @julial9806 7 лет назад +2343

    chinese takeout-style recipes?

  • @donnasolomon8314
    @donnasolomon8314 6 лет назад

    Thankyou so much. I am a solo mum with multiple health issues and struggling financially. These recipes will help me so much and the way you explain things makes it so easy. I have been searching for months for these exact recipe types on a budget. You are a gem. You have helped a family in need. Xx

  • @Marie-ut4ht
    @Marie-ut4ht 7 лет назад +321

    I am currently trying to transition into a vegan lifestyle but it's challenging because my family doesn't really get it and they still buy me non-vegan food and get confused when I say I don't want it. My dads side is Italian so maybe I should make them some of these recipes to put things in perspective :)

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +26

      what a great idea!

    • @french1375
      @french1375 7 лет назад +7

      I'm in the same boat.

    • @flaviocorreia4486
      @flaviocorreia4486 7 лет назад +8

      Show them cowspiracy, that's gonna put things into perspective!

    • @katysilva2322
      @katysilva2322 7 лет назад +8

      Marie Im mexican and my family is used to cook with cheese and meat so is very hard for me too, but dont give up!

    • @JelenaBraum
      @JelenaBraum 7 лет назад +13

      Cowspiracy is bullshit. It won't put anything in perspective, unless the audience is brainless.

  • @anoukduquette1222
    @anoukduquette1222 7 лет назад +1

    For my lasagna I mix up red beans, brocoli and jalapenio pepper to make a layer that actually stick together and it is really good! I will definitely try the eggplant as pasta that is so bright

  • @caseyfanning5962
    @caseyfanning5962 7 лет назад +464

    A Greek video would be great!!

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney 7 лет назад +7

      yes! greek is my fav :)

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +30

      A lot of people are asking for this! I will have to do some research haha but I will do one eventually :)

    • @caseyfanning5962
      @caseyfanning5962 7 лет назад +1

      It would be a great cuisine. Any one you do though will be delicious!

    • @nicolecuadra5550
      @nicolecuadra5550 7 лет назад +1

      Caitlin Shoemaker Check out Nini Girl's RUclips channel! She's Greek and does oil-free recipes!

    • @nozee77
      @nozee77 7 лет назад +2

      Nicole Cuadra thanks for the channel recommendation, went over and insta-subscribed. 😜

  • @SGeerdink1
    @SGeerdink1 7 лет назад

    In my mind, Italian Cuisine uses a ton of olive oil and seems quite difficult to attempt an Italian oil-free cooking, and seeing this video just got my MIND BLOWN. Brilliant! I've been getting great inspiration from your videos ( especially cause my husband and I are avoiding animal products and having a low fat diet due to health issues). Keep up the great work!

  • @arriannahamrah4410
    @arriannahamrah4410 7 лет назад +843

    Indian and Asian cuisine!! Love the video babe!

    • @SayuriWada
      @SayuriWada 7 лет назад +44

      Arrianna Hamrah: Indian is Asian..

    • @MawksProductions
      @MawksProductions 7 лет назад +24

      Yes but commonly when people in the US refer to "asian" they mean south-east asian. India is after all a subcontinent in itself :-)

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +28

      Definitely going to do both, just have to decide which one to do first!

    • @michaelahooks5102
      @michaelahooks5102 7 лет назад

      Caitlin Shoemaker Asian 😍

    • @stefanyvizcarra9981
      @stefanyvizcarra9981 7 лет назад +1

      Asian!!

  • @elisacaobelli3178
    @elisacaobelli3178 3 года назад +3

    small tip, when you make the gnocchi and crush the potatoes, let them cool so it will serve less flour :)
    ps I'm Italian and I just love this video so much, unfortunately in Italy there aren't many vegan dishes. I am vegan and sicuramtw I will make some recipes of this video! ❤️

  • @ashlynnhubbard4457
    @ashlynnhubbard4457 7 лет назад +24

    I made the #2 one the Alfredo, and it's really good but next time I will cook the garlic then blend it with the sauce. And a little more salt and pepper and it'll be perfect!

  • @cindirevelle4100
    @cindirevelle4100 7 лет назад

    Hi Caitlin: We are Vegan Newbies and I made your eggplant lasagna tonight for dinner and even my "Meat Lover" husband enjoyed it. I add two mushrooms I had on hand and it was delicious. Easy and simple ingredients are a great help. Thanks for sharing!

  • @angelicamontilla4865
    @angelicamontilla4865 7 лет назад +102

    Wooow I feel like you really stepped up your game with this video, everything looks amazing!!

  • @polinabushkova6743
    @polinabushkova6743 7 лет назад +14

    In italian the last recipe,where you used aubergines,is called Parmigiana,it's the same as Lasagna,but made with greens!!!I think the one you made looks delitius😍

  • @KateNotKatelynn
    @KateNotKatelynn 7 лет назад +13

    Healthy southern comfort food!

  • @makenziestroup4780
    @makenziestroup4780 7 лет назад

    I love and appreciate that you show each item and its cost at the beginning of the video! So helpful! :)

  • @KindleKindKel1
    @KindleKindKel1 7 лет назад +21

    Caitlin You make being vegan sooo exciting! Really starting to love going plant-based! Yum thanks xx

  • @renewyourmind1815
    @renewyourmind1815 7 лет назад

    The first recipe looked SO GOOD! We're experiencing a blizzard here in Wyoming and I'm out of quite a few things, my little boy is asleep & I don't want to wake him up to drag him to town just for a few things....but like...that looks really good...!

  • @DannySingerMusic
    @DannySingerMusic 6 лет назад +24

    7:17 "and I topped it with nutritional yeast, because I'm addicted" lol

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 5 лет назад

    OMG, Caitlin. Pure Genius. I want to make them all, but my big thrill is to have a totally vegan recipe for potato gnocchi. My daughter and I were just talking about trying to make something with egg plant that would resemble egg plant parm. You're a peach. Love the pizza recipe too. Thanks for keeping your posts up here. Glad I found it.

  • @tugcekaplan4997
    @tugcekaplan4997 7 лет назад +29

    Try Turkish cuisine as well 😍😍 we don't have kebabs or doners only. We also have amazing variety of vegeterian recipes. Maybe you can make them vegan too! 😄😊 thank you for the new ideas and have a nice day

  • @adrianakuncewicz7261
    @adrianakuncewicz7261 6 лет назад

    It's the first video with easy and cheap vegan recipes that I find useful. I am going to try it soon. Thank you

  • @leahnicoleperez
    @leahnicoleperez 7 лет назад +633

    Also.. please do THAI inspired 🙏🏽

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney 7 лет назад +10

      omg i love thai food!

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +27

      oooh love it!

    • @EmsIsFab
      @EmsIsFab 7 лет назад +3

      Mmmmm yes!

    • @sallynie8095
      @sallynie8095 7 лет назад

      You can do somtam..,tomyam.. it is yummy.. i love to eat tomyam with lot of vegies.such as.tomatoes,mushroom,carrot,yellow onion and baby corn..

    • @vicw4522
      @vicw4522 7 лет назад +1

      Look up any som tum recipe, and replace fish sauce with soy sauce. This is every thai persons favourite dish, they even do it on thai michelin restaurants, even though it's ridiculously cheap. Google will be your friend, but Pailin who's a vlogger shows it on videos.. :)

  • @pups3756
    @pups3756 5 лет назад

    Caitlin! I’ve recently become interested in eating vegan then I discovered you. I’m an Italian lady with a lot of cooking experience. Your eggplant parm is amazing. Of course vegan isn’t the same as the traditional recipe so thank you so much for figuring this recipe out. My brother is recently vegan and it’s not only helping with his health it’s reversing his issues. So I made this recipe for his visit and we enjoyed it immensely!! ❣️keep up your good work and positive disposition.

  • @natchnieni0
    @natchnieni0 5 лет назад +138

    More Mediterranean stuff, please. Moroccan, Greek, Turkish, etc... Middle Eastern... French...
    Can you do French vegan?

  • @itssewxtra1713
    @itssewxtra1713 7 лет назад

    Hey Caitlin, So often when people do multiple themed recipes, (vegan of course)on a budget they are not up to scratch. I would make all of these, with my own spin of course! It depends on what you have available. But seriously, you nailed this one!!

  • @urmomisthebomb902
    @urmomisthebomb902 7 лет назад +47

    Very professional and helpful! I live in a meat eating household and I am thinking about turning vegan from being vegetarian. Your videos are helping me so much. Keep up the great work!

    • @cloclo5290
      @cloclo5290 7 лет назад +7

      Akhila Komma Yesterday I transitioned from vegetarian to vegan.Go for it!

  • @marlenedistancia452
    @marlenedistancia452 6 лет назад

    I am GLAD you used the word "inspired" in the title of your video. I was already getting offended but when you explained the situation, I was relieved. Thank you for that kind gesture and your videos are amazing, help others and overall healthy :) Stupefacente!

  • @hannahc4641
    @hannahc4641 7 лет назад +46

    Loved this video! I'll definitely be making the gnocchi soon, I've been meaning to try making gnocchi for a while. I'd love to see a video in this series with a Greek theme and a Japanese one too!

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney 7 лет назад +1

      greek food is my fav! yum!

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +3

      Thank you Hannah!

    • @shushuchan2913
      @shushuchan2913 7 лет назад

      Hannah C okay I really need to ask this, I'm sorry. is there anything that isn't more or less just meat in Greek cuisine? the only two Greek things I have eaten since going vegetarian are feta and tzaziki haha

    • @jessicawood3913
      @jessicawood3913 7 лет назад

      Many traditional Greek recipes are vegan anyways but they call it nistisima, it's just their religious fasting recipes which happen to be vegan :P

  • @elenamarceca462
    @elenamarceca462 7 лет назад

    I want to point that Marinara sauce and Alfredo pasta aren't a thing here in italy, but I truly appreciate the fact that you cooked pasta properly! You are the first forage person who did it!

  • @carlottamanghi3251
    @carlottamanghi3251 7 лет назад +378

    It's true... unfortunately AHAH! Italian people get "offended" when someone do something wrong with "our cuisine", for us is a tradition :)
    Actually, Alfredo pasta doesn't exist in Italy, it's an American invention i would say!
    By the way i really love your videos Caitlin!! I never miss one! Kisses from italy :) 🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @carlottamanghi3251
      @carlottamanghi3251 7 лет назад +36

      I almost forget, this type of Lasagna that you make looks like our "parmigiana" :) you're such a good chef, i want you in my kitchen everyday ahaha :)

    • @veronicamazzolari7854
      @veronicamazzolari7854 7 лет назад +28

      Io adoro i suoi video ma sta cosa di Alfredo deve finire😂

    • @carlottamanghi3251
      @carlottamanghi3251 7 лет назад +16

      Davvero... chi cavolo è questo Alfredo?!?! 😂😂

    • @veronicamazzolari7854
      @veronicamazzolari7854 7 лет назад +5

      Tra l'altro ho detto le tue stesse cose nei miei commenti senza aver visto i tuoi😂

    • @carlottamanghi3251
      @carlottamanghi3251 7 лет назад

      Oddio nemmeno io ho visto i tuoi! 😱 magari hai scritto prima tu ahahah
      Pensieri comuni fra italiani😂

  • @allisonoverholt4741
    @allisonoverholt4741 7 лет назад +1

    I have really loved this series! Can you do a video like this for breakfast recipes? If you do, can you include some savory breakfast options as well? Thanks so much!

  • @rachelf1542
    @rachelf1542 7 лет назад +5

    These recipes look so delicious! Thank you Caitlin!

  • @glimmeringshard
    @glimmeringshard 7 лет назад

    I love your videos! You explain everything very well and it's always realistic, especially with repeating the same ingredients so you don't waste anything! Finding matching recipes can be so hard!

  • @carolbenjouira9698
    @carolbenjouira9698 7 лет назад +47

    what you did, the "eggplants lasagna" is a vegan version of the italian parmigiana of eggplants, let's read about it, btw great video, love you💗 from Italy😄

  • @sylviakatabaazi3767
    @sylviakatabaazi3767 7 лет назад

    I am not vegetarian but girl you are almost converting me....Your presentations and your calm voice makes me want to watch all of your videos. Keep it up!

  • @duaa8899
    @duaa8899 7 лет назад +3

    spanish and arabic recipes will be amazing thank you

    • @nootnoot1290
      @nootnoot1290 7 лет назад

      Dody 888 there’s no such thing as a homogenous Arab cuisine, every Arab country has its own thing.

  • @marellabagnoli8868
    @marellabagnoli8868 7 лет назад +1

    I am from Italy and I really like the way you reinvent our dishes, especially the lasagne 😍 I will definetly do it. Great job xoxo

  • @gracetaylorle
    @gracetaylorle 7 лет назад +10

    YES! thanks caitlin! i was having a hard time finding something to eat for lunch today haha.

  • @madi972100
    @madi972100 7 лет назад

    Omg that eggplant lasagna tho!!!! Italian cuisine is so good and vegan-friendly easy! Thanks for all the inspiration, honestly everything looks so so good!

  • @michellesmixedmediamadness
    @michellesmixedmediamadness 7 лет назад +140

    Lunches, that don't need to be reheated and aren't always salads and wraps.

    • @mariakhan7986
      @mariakhan7986 5 лет назад +4

      I did one this week for meal prep it was cous cous with premixed herbs, salad consisting of just tomato and cucumber and a tahini potato salad. This was tasty af and very filling since I work long hours. These were ingredients I already had and since I didn't have time to shop I made these.

  • @GodLOVES_you1437
    @GodLOVES_you1437 5 лет назад

    I definitely appreciate you Caitlin. I'm getting more serious about eating healthy and I love the simple, healthy & affordable meals that you make. Yeah I use chicken broth or water to saute my veggies..i don't really care for oil.

  • @aysimaberil
    @aysimaberil 7 лет назад +50

    Try Turkish cuisine, I think you will love it.

  • @ptsam8255
    @ptsam8255 6 лет назад +1

    My niece was watching this video with me and when she first saw you she said: "WOW PRETTY LADY!!" and I agree wholeheartedly.

  • @julianagc1989
    @julianagc1989 7 лет назад +7

    I Love this!! Even though the price will be different in Brazil the recipes are great. I also vote for Asian or Chinese inspired recipes

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +4

      Yes! You may want to check out the mexican-inspired video, some of those ingredients may be more accessible for you :)

  • @kab2591
    @kab2591 7 лет назад

    Thai cuisine! And I also think a video just on breakfast smoothies would be so fun!!!

  • @Danix92
    @Danix92 7 лет назад +4

    I'm Italian and as long as it's in the path of Italian flavors, all is good. We love food in general lol 😉 Lovely recipes, thanks!

  • @dlights123
    @dlights123 7 лет назад

    I AM SOO HAPPY I FOUND YOU, I'm new to this I just started my vegan life style officially august first and it's been sooooo hard and just been so stressful when it comes to knowing what I should eat but watching your videos is giving me a lot of hope. Thank you :)

  • @veronicamazzolari7854
    @veronicamazzolari7854 7 лет назад +13

    You were very good actually! Just a little info: Alfredo's pasta doesn't exist in Italy, it's not so popular and no one does it

  • @realtypros4082
    @realtypros4082 4 года назад

    This is really sumptuous and easy but of course it's always a preference on how you wanted your veggies cook... frying is my preferences

  • @Kris10Valle
    @Kris10Valle 7 лет назад +96

    Cuban inspired! There's a lot of inspiration you can get from Miami....

  • @scorpioscorpiocancer
    @scorpioscorpiocancer 6 лет назад

    That first pasta dish looks SO good!

  • @okjessicah
    @okjessicah 7 лет назад +354

    LOVED THIS!! Another recipe idea that id love to see: eggplant pulled "pork"

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney 7 лет назад +4

      such a good idea! would love to see this :)

    • @azugirl111
      @azugirl111 7 лет назад +27

      It'd probably work better if you use jackfruit instead

    • @endoftheweek
      @endoftheweek 7 лет назад +1

      your welcome ...not eggplant tho ruclips.net/video/HWMIpdhlVZY/видео.html

  • @JessiicaxXOXx
    @JessiicaxXOXx 7 лет назад

    made the alfredo one for dinner tonight & was delicious! just added a few leaves of kale after i cooked the mushrooms. thanks for the recipe xx

  • @1996Wania
    @1996Wania 7 лет назад +7

    That Alfredo pasta looked sooooooo good! Asian cuisine next maybe please :) xx

  • @tinatangos
    @tinatangos 7 лет назад

    I am writing from Italy and enjoyed this! It's true that Italians get pretty passionate about cuisine and traditional recipes and can get offended over changes or things not being done correctly, etc (in fact, I was just following a long and heated discussion on why we are not supposed to cut basil, just as an example)...but even within the Italian community, every family has its own recipe secrets passed through generations and no two sauces are the same....so its hard to say there is only one way to prepare a dish. Though some things are universal, such as always salt the pasta water. :)

  • @niraku321
    @niraku321 5 лет назад +16

    I never thought about cooking without oil. That's pretty cool.

  • @linnf6469
    @linnf6469 7 лет назад

    Love how budget-friendly is actually, genuinely budget-friendly on Caitlin's channel? This girl is everything

  • @lottef.6824
    @lottef.6824 7 лет назад +208

    Girl, You have been shoooooting all these high quality amazing video's at us. I'm a little scared you are overworking yourself. If this pace is fine for you, great! But you could slow down a little :) Of course this vid was amazing again.

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +70

      aw, thank you! I probably am overworking myself a bit haha, but am just trying to get into the swing of things and find my groove :)

    • @komalmarvaniya9851
      @komalmarvaniya9851 6 лет назад

      Aww, don't worry mom, this pace is normal in this generation. People change clothes twice a day, food twice a week, cars twice a year, houses twice a decade and spouses twice a... :) lol just kidding. Your soft words are so amazing, made me remember my granny. Love.

  • @melindas6314
    @melindas6314 2 года назад

    Just made the eggplant lasagna and loaded veggies and pasta. Easy and quick recipes to make. This busy working vegan thanks you!

  • @TheSusiDorigoni
    @TheSusiDorigoni 7 лет назад +3

    I just give you an advice from italy. Try to cook the tomato sauce with olive oil and onion or garlic and add salt and basil. They give more flavour to your sauce! and olive oil is a really good fat

    • @rchfireinthebelly77
      @rchfireinthebelly77 7 лет назад

      Some of the leading doctors in the whole food plant based area are saying stay away from every oil. It is a very processed . When you eat olives you get the fiber etc. Not in oil. So if you use oil fine. She chooses not to use it and you want to then go ahead. Let everyone be happy.

  • @banananutbreadable
    @banananutbreadable 7 лет назад +1

    This is an amazing series. You make veganism an incredibly accessible and achievable goal. I wasn't vegan when I first started watching your videos, but they inspired me to make some changes. Now I'm completely plant based and having an awesome time in the kitchen. Thank you for what you do!!! ❤️ 🌏

  • @emely2314
    @emely2314 7 лет назад +814

    Why is it that in these vegan videos no one ever uses olive oil

    • @aarthisitara
      @aarthisitara 5 лет назад +55

      there is a news, in India, at least very recently that cotton oil is an additive in olive oil. Cotton oil is poisonous and creates cancer.
      I use "chekku ennai", meaning, I carry peanuts, or anything I want an oil off, I give to to a grinder shop and he gives me the oil under my watch

    • @eevagirl
      @eevagirl 5 лет назад +1

      Cool@@aarthisitara (-:

    • @shauntelgill9384
      @shauntelgill9384 5 лет назад +15

      cause oil is fattening it has fat in it andd vegan like to eat has low fat has possible to lose weight

    • @aarthisitara
      @aarthisitara 5 лет назад +271

      @@shauntelgill9384 Hi there, vegans are not trying to lose weight, alright! We are kind people who don't want to abuse animals and suck on them. We feed purely out of Plants, only plant based food is consumed by vegans. Now.... the oil part, some don't consume oil because there is cotton oil mixed with most oils. In the country am from luckily, we have people who would press the oil out of seeds and give it to us... it is called chekku ennai, this way, there are no adulterants added to the oil and the oil is pure.....

    • @ceterumcenseocarthaginemes455
      @ceterumcenseocarthaginemes455 5 лет назад +37

      @@shauntelgill9384 lol but fat will not make you as fat as carbs do. Carbs put out fat making hormones

  • @kaeyreed1
    @kaeyreed1 7 месяцев назад

    These are all great ideas. I think any cuisine you make will be healthy and delicious. So glad I found your channel!!!

  • @marystestkitchen
    @marystestkitchen 7 лет назад +31

    mmmMm these look so yummy! Especially the mushroom pasta

  • @charhanson7044
    @charhanson7044 7 лет назад

    I'm 44 and I love you!! thanks for all your hard work

  • @taylorsearcy543
    @taylorsearcy543 7 лет назад +4

    Love this series!!! Greek inspired meals sound awesome!

  • @sdottin7
    @sdottin7 7 лет назад

    I would love to see Japanese, Indian, or soul food inspired vegan meals in this series! Love your videos so much

  • @kcn54
    @kcn54 7 лет назад +8

    Greek next! 😍 thanks for the food inspiration!

  • @taissardinas6373
    @taissardinas6373 6 лет назад

    That pizza recipe was the best! So easy and healthy, that’s what I’m all about!

  • @esmee928
    @esmee928 7 лет назад +601

    Quick tip: use oil to cook eggplant. It honestly makes it a thousand times better! 😊

    • @mariaa9056
      @mariaa9056 7 лет назад +74

      Sasha J I agree! Yum but she doesn't cook with oil (that's why she uses water to sauté)

    • @nixrosalilapink
      @nixrosalilapink 7 лет назад +33

      Sasha J i think you're right but i think caitlin is mostly oil free. :)

    • @Nicholas-ut1dw
      @Nicholas-ut1dw 7 лет назад +15

      Oil is bad for yoy

    • @الراحلحفيظة
      @الراحلحفيظة 7 лет назад +18

      Olive oil works very well 😀

    • @ruth078
      @ruth078 7 лет назад +67

      Nick Daponte no. Coconut and olive oil are good for you.

  • @roorooroo368
    @roorooroo368 7 лет назад

    I would LOVE to see you do this for Asian cuisine!!

  • @kiarapdelima
    @kiarapdelima 7 лет назад +18

    could you make something east asian next time? maybe japanese, korean or thai

  • @SarahLizDoan
    @SarahLizDoan 5 лет назад

    I’m quite impressed with this, especially the Alfredo sauce....tbh, it looks descent. I am Italian by Nurture and I’d try this. That’s huge! All your videos are lovely!!

  • @ZannaKLee
    @ZannaKLee 7 лет назад +7

    Love these videos. I'd be really interested in Asian cuisine 💁🏻

  • @lapislee
    @lapislee 7 лет назад

    Every time I see your videos I'm like... wow.. that's so easy and cheap, why didn't I think of that
    Thanks always for the creative recipes!

  • @Owiviaah
    @Owiviaah 7 лет назад +258

    the background music gives me anxiety

  • @chuapea
    @chuapea 7 лет назад

    Great job on especially the eggplant lasagne. It looked really good and I completely didn't expect that I'd be so motivated to make it since it had no carbs in it. Really liked the pizza which looked gorgeous and the alfredo as well. The addition of zucchini to the cream sauce is interesting and I can't wait to try that. Awesome work you did on this video, please keep it up! :)

  • @JtotheDC
    @JtotheDC 7 лет назад +839

    Why do so many vegan channels out there not use any oil or salt? One tablespoon isn’t gonna kill you, especially when making a pound of pasta. Sauté develops flavours so much more! And salt too! I feel like so much of the enjoy,ent of food is lost 😕

    • @WalkingWoman-k7x
      @WalkingWoman-k7x 7 лет назад +73

      Serephium food should be first for healthy nourishment and then for enjoyment and i think your taste buds adjust

    • @CutiePie-xi4zo
      @CutiePie-xi4zo 7 лет назад +123

      Serephium fat is really misunderstood because of propaganda put out half a century ago now by people trying to sell diet food and pills. It happens to within reasonable amounts be good for your nervous system and skin...only 2 examples.

    • @kaskos2243
      @kaskos2243 7 лет назад +159

      I was going to ask the same thing. It was so weird to me that she didn't use oil to saute and flawor anything. Oil makes food so much tastier, because otherwise is a bit bland. Furthrmore, oil, especially olive oil is good for your health, in right amounts, that is.

    • @gorgeouss79
      @gorgeouss79 7 лет назад +15

      Serephium I was wondering the same thing! A bit odd IMO

    • @Qdouble
      @Qdouble 7 лет назад +69

      oil is saturated fat which raises the risk of heart disease. A little bit won't kill you of course, but many just go oil free. It's preferable to get fat from healthy sources like avocados and nuts.

  • @aaroncyberlearn
    @aaroncyberlearn Месяц назад

    Just starting a vegan diet and you've truly provided ton of inspiration for me in your content, thank you! :)

  • @DerrynEHahn-ir2jv
    @DerrynEHahn-ir2jv 5 лет назад +32

    Great recipes! Noticed in your gnocchi recipe, your potatoes looked ‘green’ before cooking. Potatoes should be stored in the dark, greening of potatoes is a poison that develops in light and can cause stomach upsets❤️✨

  • @juliamaraviglia2132
    @juliamaraviglia2132 7 лет назад

    Loved your video! I’m also trying to transition to a vegan lifestyle but my family is unwilling. The fact that these are budget friendly will help me be able to still make it for myself and not waste too much extra money. Thanks so much for the foodspiration :)

  • @WhyYoutubeWhy
    @WhyYoutubeWhy 5 лет назад +3

    Indian! Then greek. This vid is on point, got a recipie to make that requires ricotta and pizza though. Plus home made gnocchis!

  • @colleengrantt
    @colleengrantt 7 лет назад

    I love this video because I grew up in an Italian family eating all different types of Italian food. When I went vegan, it was sad to give it up! So thank you for creating these recipes. I can't wait to try them.
    Also for next time, definitely Indian cuisine!

  • @julierosica5232
    @julierosica5232 7 лет назад +32

    do greek next

  • @Brenda-st3xb
    @Brenda-st3xb 7 лет назад +1

    My husband (who is not vegan) and I made the Spaghetti "Alfredo" tonight - It was delicious!! Its his new favorite (and he claims - the only way) to eat tofu. I can't wait to try the other recipes!

  • @martinav.6470
    @martinav.6470 7 лет назад +369

    lmao yes we do get offended when people mess up our dishes, but I swear we are good people!😂 We are just obsessed with food😂 btw, I really enjoyed this video (as always), keep up the good work!😘

    • @martinav.6470
      @martinav.6470 7 лет назад +13

      also, to peel the potatoes, I would suggest to actually peel them from the outside instead of scooping out the inner part (I don't know if this makes sense lol)

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +20

      i get that! and thanks for the tip!

    • @godivagal1
      @godivagal1 7 лет назад +7

      Martina V. unless of course you want to make potato boats... (aka: stuffed potato skins) they are great stuffed with some of the left over veggies and sauce or whatever else you have in the fridge as a late night snack or as an appetizer! :)

    • @jgreenhh
      @jgreenhh 7 лет назад +6

      LOL true, we do get upset when it comes to food 😁 aaand also we are nice people ahahhaha
      (Overcooked pasta is the worst thing)

    • @hillaryhonde8425
      @hillaryhonde8425 6 лет назад +2

      The Brooklyn Introvert calm down it’s just food

  • @stelinaturner1982
    @stelinaturner1982 7 лет назад

    Though I made some small adjustments I made this tofu ricotta recipe and I am in looove. Ty for the idea and the base to start off from. You have given me a very happy tummy and some excited tastebuds...

  • @lmb804
    @lmb804 7 лет назад +5

    I love your videos, they really helped me to finally become vegan :)

  • @madelinejackson7639
    @madelinejackson7639 7 лет назад

    I love this so much! I am a vegan college student, and this series is sooooo helpful! I would greek, and asian cuisine!!!! Love you and your channel! :)

  • @veronicamazzolari7854
    @veronicamazzolari7854 7 лет назад +128

    And also, eggplant lasagna does exist in Italy: it's called parmigiana

    • @CaitlinShoemaker
      @CaitlinShoemaker  7 лет назад +25

      cool!

    • @WoawitsArdy
      @WoawitsArdy 7 лет назад +5

      I always thought it's a Greek recipe and it's called moussaka

    • @MrsLilithDarkmoon
      @MrsLilithDarkmoon 7 лет назад +7

      moussaka is made with potatoes and meat though

    • @maja__5047
      @maja__5047 7 лет назад +1

      I'm so in love with parmigiana since I've been to Italy last summer!

    • @katrineharboe6993
      @katrineharboe6993 5 лет назад

      Zucchini and egg plant is common enough in moussaka though