These 15 Minute Lunches Will Change Your Life

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Tofu & Brocoli
07:53 - Crispy Chicken & Tortilla Salad
11:34 - Peanut Noodle
16:35 - Leftover Special

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-Video Credits-
Creator and Host - Mike G
Co-Editor and Producer - Hayden H @haydenhoyl
Blog Writer - Alex C @threehungrybellies

[samyasingh]

I made the broccoli and tofu in the brown sauce and it's unbelievably good! I could not believe that I made it! Thank you for this amazing recipe 😊

[arj-peace]

I mean this sincerely: this is hands down the best cooking tutorial I've ever seen (and I watch a lot of cooking vids). I learned so many new skills from this one video: 1. fuss-free pan-fried tofu (instead of dealing with a bunch of cubes and turning and turning--honestly brilliant to just fry 4 slabs THEN cut into cubes; 2. a quick, healthy avocado-cilantro dressing; 3. how to effectively deal with rice paper (thank you!); 4. why soba noodles taste best with peanut sauce--oh and also how to make a quick peanut sauce! and why you should cook it for a little bit. AWESOME vid. Thank you!

[miaramani]

Quick tip when using pressure to cook rice. If you don't open the lid after releasing pressure, the residual steam inside the cooker will continue to create mild pressure that will flatten and shmoosh the rice together. So once pressure is released, open lid, fluff gently with a fork to separate cooked grains, then close lid to keep the rice hot. This way you get perfect rice everytime!

[happytofu]

As a time reference: it took me about 40 minutes to make the tofu and brokkoli dish while also cleaning the cooking equipment in between steps and setting the table. Not the quickest recipe in my book, but definetly worth it and still easy and quick enough for an after-work-dish.

[shaylacromie]

i've never watched cooking videos on youtube but i was super invested in this whole thing. i love how you show the little things, and even include small mistakes. it just makes everything feel so much more real and true to the experience of actually cooking. plus the break you took to work in your yard was so wholesome!

[TheGuyCalledX]

For the broccoli dish, don't add the cornstarch in at the start. Mix it with a bit of water to form a slurry and add it about 30-60s before you kill the heat, otherwise the sauce browns too quickly

[JPzizou]

Really enjoy your additional footage of the plants, animals, gardening and DIY!

Please continue !!! Or even separate videos would be great

[Impostleable]

Super impressed with the development of the content of your channel. The vision is crystal clear, your production quality has steadily improved, and the content, tempo, and delivery is awesome. You should be super proud! Happy 2021!

[Im_AshParker]

You make cooking feel so much easier and less overwhelming. I cannot wait to make these recipes this week. Thank you!

[samanthacampbell]

Thank you so much for what you do is a service to regular people trying to learn how to cook for themselves. My husband watches a lot of cooking videos but they, re all about some master chef creating some ultimate meal and they do not inspire me at all to cook but just make it look more stressful and complicated. I love how encouraging you are to people who might be intimidated by cooking and are just trying to put something healthy on the table. My mom never taught me to cook, because she was tired after work, and just needed some quiet time in the kitchen. I never realized what a handicap this was until later in life. But you allow me to believe I can start from the beginning and learn even as an adult and still fit it into my busy life. Thanks and keep doing these. I don’t think the videos have to be always quick beautiful and exciting. I actually like your first videos best where it feels like just a normal guy cooking in a normal kitchen and going through all the steps. Thanks again for your encouraging attitude.

[yourstruly]

I absolutely ADORE how you don't try to make the process of cooking look perfect like most other videos. They usually edit it out or take their time when handling stuff but you're so realistic I love it so much. Thank you 🥲🥰 don't change!

[JesterGamingFTW]

Have you considered making a video on how you prep and store your fresh produce? For example, you always seem to have fresh green onions, but mine seem to go limp quickly. Interested in your method for this, since it's a vital skill for home cooks.

[lavenderbee]

I really appreciate these quick, healthy meal prep tutorials. They are perfect for people who have busy lives and can't spend too much time in the kitchen. Bravo!

[ladianaify]

finally a cooking video with someone cooking like me - never measuring, splashing things around, cooking by the feeling. SO REALISTIC. thank you, man

[JosetteBadger]

You make me excited to cook again. I’m a full time working mother of three, so this is saying something. Thanks for the fast recipes that are so tasty and fresh

[robertbuckley]

When you were talking about your garden and things "surviving the winter" I had to chuckle out loud.

Down here in Florida the only time that we can grow cilantro, cabbage, and broccoli is during the winter.

[lacemoon]

Ok…the trip outside to hang with you in the yard and garden while you chit chat and harvest your veggies, was a real treat!! Love how your videos continue to evolve!

[riveralvarez]

This video reminds me of the time when I was learning how to cook. I had just got the diet plan (created it from NextLevel Diet) at the age of 25, and started preparing my own meals from the food I got in the plan. I was so motivated back then. I broke my barriers when it comes to amount of food I can eat in a day, resulting in noticeable gains for a newbie. I recommend everyone to take care of their diet first, the rest will come naturally.

[mehakverma]

I finally know why my mom loves her instant pot so much

[dimity]

Thanks so much, I go through big spells of having no appetite and was looking through youtube to try and get it back when I saw your video. I got excited and shopped for all the ingredients and made the broccoli and tofu in brown sauce. I ate for the first time in a few days and loved it, and feel so much better. I've batched out the leftovers for the week too. You're a gent, thanks for sharing your skills.