Dinner Inspiration | Full Week of Meals!

[@terraranch1459]

My grandson is being deployed over there. He just turned 19. I am so scared and pray constantly. Hugs Rachael ❤️

[@1870s]

Prayers for you and your grandson and thank you for your families sacrifice

[@shell4285]

I don’t know why these videos are so addicting, but I love seeing what others eat for supper. Last night I cooked salmon, with mini potatoes, broccoli and a Beurre blanc sauce. I’ve never made that sauce, and it was absolutely delicious! 😋 I agree, what is happening in Ukraine 🇺🇦 is horrible, and we all need to keep praying 🙏

[@timkarenshively507]

Hi, Rachel and Todd. I know the emotional rollercoaster your heart is on at this time. I know you have a strong faith in our Lord. My son was in the army and reported to Ft. Campbell KY right out of basic training. This was three days before we were attacked. Very emotional time for all of us. He was one of the first on the ground at the airport on Afghanistan. Our church prayed for him, and his fellow soldiers. In fact, every Sunday school class in our church stopped and prayed for them. I was pacing, crying, and sat down with my Bible. It opened to Psalm 121. It brought great comfort to my family and me. I hope it can bring you comfort as well. T

[@LynnerdSkinnerd97]

I appreciate these weekly dinner videos so much. Thank you guys for putting in the time to do them. They give me ideas on ways to channge up our own weekly meals.

[@cidaliamatias6612]

My heart goes out to you, my son was in Afghanistan for 4 months back when he was in the military and it was the worst months of my life .

[@FaithHopeLoveMom]

My baby is in the air force. Just praying. That's what we do as moms. My heart is with you Rachel. Be blessed.

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

When I water bath a few pints, I just use a smaller pot with a lid, and jar rings on the bottom for a rack. Saves time and a lot of water. As long as the jars fit, and the are covered with water, you are good to go. A small stock pot is good for this.

[@emnic1627]

Jar rings on the bottom is genus! Definitely gonna have to remember that

[@connieatkins7390]

I totally understand how you feel about your children in the military. Same here during Iraq and Afghanistan. Hugs and hope sent your way.

[@ophiuchusoversoul1785]

love this series, heck I love any meal inspiration that doesnt include two cans of condensed cream of chicken, a pat of cream cheese, and a package of ranch. 😂😂 Incidentally, I have that exact cast iron skillet, that size/shape. I use it every single day to make my husbands breakfast eggs before he heads out to work (our own chickens of course).

[@Jean-kn9gy]

I just love love love this new series!!!! Please keep doing them if you can. This is literally my most look forward video in the entire KZbin universe every week 🤩🥳😘🥰

[@amyparker1762]

Prayer’s to all the military moms, dads and families around the world. ❤️ And thanks for sharing another homestead meal video.

[@7snj]

The steam canner has been amazing for me! It wastes less water and electricity if you're only doing smaller batches. I accidentally boiled it dry doing a second batch of strawberry jam last week and it's still kicking. I'm using a glass top stove in case that makes a difference. Thank you for all of the great content!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

A steam canner is probably the best idea for high acid canning on a glass top stove, since it’s lighter weight with less water.

[@justpatty7328]

Interesting to know this. I reuse the water for doing dishes, watering plants (no vinegar) or use it to make my liquid laundry soup. It's sanitized water, as long as no seepage or breakage. A very nice alternative, definitely!

[@jenboyles5381]

I've seen those steam canners and thought they were a great idea. I can't lift the waterbath canner full of water either so I just use a 1/2gal.pitcher to add or remove water as needed. I love the idea of using less water for many others reasons as well. Thanks again for sharing your meals with us.

[@bonniebell1104]

I just got a steam canner and I love it. When it's empty it is so light. You only need a couple quarts of water so it's great for many reasons.

[@jamesbrown8718]

Hey Rachel & Todd my heart goes out to you I can not imagine having my children in the military. But if they were I would support them fully but I know my heart would be heavy during times we are going through right now. My prayers are with you both and for your children. Especially praying for our country and the entire world in which we live. I serve a big God, who is in control of all things and everything will work out to his good and favor. Love your channel enjoy every video you bring to us. Prayers and blessings to you both

[@tiffanygarboden5552]

My son is deployed and has been in Poland for a month. I know exactly where your worried mom heart is, mine is there too. God bless.

[@1870s]

Prayers for you and your son and thank you for your families sacrifice

[@Eristotl3]

That little spatula makes me smile every time you use it.

[@terriespock5384]

Can’t wait for the canning video for beginners. I am very interested, with everything going on in this world I am ready to do this. My grandson is in the military like your two kids. I pray they all stay safe and come back home to us. Praying your daughter has the wedding of her dreams! Thank you for all your good videos, I enjoy everyone of them. God Bless

[@reghowson5365]

I do my peaches the way you did the apples. Have done it that way for years. The juice is just like drinking peach nector

[@christywoffinden1592]

I bought a steam canner years ago. I love it. It is all i use for all my water bath canning

[@amandac7056]

You two are my favorite 💕. Let's all keep on canning, and holding love and peace in our hearts

[@jenniferpulchinski1875]

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤️

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Rachel & Todd. The two of you are awesome in cooking good health foods for each other. Thank you both for sharing your talent in doing dinners everyday. God Bless you and stay safe. Maria. 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇😇😇😇☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@marilynanderson1221]

Rachel, I understand completely as a Marine Mom.. Hugs and prayers my friend 🙏❤🤍💙

[@Shanngella]

I'm a child of two military parents. Sending your children love & courage.

[@tracybowers8055]

Can’t wait for your beginner canning video!! My heart ❤️ is so sad for Ukraine also. Keep praying!

[@janhardginski990]

I just started canning - I last did it 40 years ago with a Master Food Preserver class. Well, I finally bought a pressure canner (I do own a water bath and have done some salsa over the years.) Saturday, I made some chicken broth and canned it!. Out of 7 quarts, only 4 sealed but I consider it a victory! Today I made chicken soup and will be canning it tomorrow! Wish me luck! I have all sorts of ideas of things I want to can - and that's due to people like you - giving me ideas! Thank you!

[@onThisJourney]

I'm so glad y'all got a steam canner. I love mine, though I have the other kind. I do not miss using all the water.

[@marybethbowers5620]

I love your series and I’m praying for you and your children. God bless Because He Lives

[@erikateixeira4849]

I just wanted to share that I have used regular cooking pots that are taller for small batch canning. Sometimes I only have 4 pint jars. We live on a well and I am all about conserving water. In the bottom of my pot I use an old tea towel or a broken plate to rest the jars on. So far so good, and I am not a professional canner and I love watching your videos! Thank you.

[@alexscrubs1]

I just love watching yall! I wanna be like yall when I grow up. The love between yall is awesome.

[@melodyshomesteadlife]

I made the potatoes using the canned potatoes! Game changer. They were so good and that crunch. I added salt, pepper, garlic powder and fired them in a little bacon grease and avocado oil. Thank you so much for sharing the idea!!!

[@milisaspencer6744]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ My favorite two people!

[@annieanderson6112]

Love Love love the steam canner. It's canner changing. Especially for those of us who can't lift a heavy water bath canner. I think u will love it too. I'm praying for your family and all in the military.

[@mariaowen3425]

I can't wait for the video about gardening with little to no room for gardening but needing to grow things!!!! I just bought a pressure canner; never used ( love tips) super excited for ideas 💡! Thanks for all the videos!!! I'm looking forward to seeing more! Thanks from Indiana

[@heidihudson]

I love my steam canner. It helps cut down so much time and water use!! You will enjoy it.

[@janetgrooms4008]

I’ve used my steam canner for 2 seasons I’m 70 and it’s helped me tremendously since I have arthritis in my right hand it holds 7 qts

[@LindaASJ]

I’m having such a stressful week but your videos give me so much calm

[@hollyu48]

I love my steam canner, it’s a godsend for me

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Why oh why do I always watch your cooking videos late at night when I'm hungry?!! The last dinner looks especially yummy!

[@MaryBornforHealth]

Sending prayers that God watches over your family and keeps them out of harm's way.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Another week of amazing creations in the kitchen! Wow! This week knocked it out of the park for me Rachel! Todd you are awesome in the kitchen with your dishes. Rachel those biscuits thought....and the drippy egg, oooey gooey love! Prayers for Ukraine and our men and women going there to assist.

[@sandrad682]

so excited for March Madness!. I am new to pressure canning, have only been water bath canning for years. I don't know what took me so long. Thanks for another great video. Love you guys!

[@samanthahoffman4647]

Well I can totally identify with the whole "kitchen gadget" thing! I do love each and every thing I buy even if I don't use them as often as I would like and I'm certainly not ready to part with them. I won't pull the trigger just yet on the steam canner. As soon as I make canning a part of my regular routine I might get one. I'm just barely getting started. I know who's videos to watch and learn from once I get the ball rolling though!! ;) As usual I enjoyed today's video!! God Bless you both!!

[@trudelano8305]

Maybe it's just me but the brick wall lined up perfectly with the table seam. It was like you were on split screens, kinda cool. Dinners all looked fantastic!

[@leanneevans4080]

When I lived in Alaska I didn't garden but we would get a monthly fruit truck from California. That's how I learned to can - peaches, hatch green chilies and cowboy candy. It's great to be able to open something you put up. Love that Curious George jam jar! And thanks as always for sharing your knowledge.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

💛💙 🌻 Sunflowers have taken on a whole new meaning now. Appreciate all the lessons I've gained from your channel over the past 2yrs. Love from 🇨🇦 Roxanne zone5

[@susang.6670]

I have been using a steam canner for to years now and I LOVE it! I do not waterbath anything anymore. It's so easy to fill AND empty. I have had no problem with lids sealing.

[@ruthwible2309]

Those crispy potatoes on the last day look amazing! I must try with some of my canned potatoes. Thanks for sharing! ❤️🙏🏻

[@pamschonfarber1041]

Love the sound effects of picking up the full water bather that's just what I sound like too hahaha

[@shelleychartrand3796]

Love you guys, you are so adorable. Such an inspiration for giving me meal ideas. I enjoy your homestead living videos. Looking forward to your next vlog. Stay safe.

[@XyZ98768]

I really appreciate how relaxed these dinner conversations are. ❤️

[@1870s]

Just us being us ♥

[@XyZ98768]

@@1870s love it

[@cindyszymanski1992]

I am really enjoying these types of videos. It give me tons of ideas on what to have and to can some of the items you have made.

[@laurielyon1892]

When you guys were talking during the first meal you were showing, you reminded me of my husband and I the other night. I sat down at the table to watch something about the Kitchen and the Garden during War and as soon as I hit play my husband started talking to me, so I paused it, started it back and he said something again. Then I started telling him about it and then said I was done, but it was so interesting I had to tell him more. LOL You guys have a way of making tortillas look so good. I really need to get them out of the freezer and experiment with them more.

[@RobinL4715]

Can’t wait for the newbie canning videos. I need to dive in now, and practice, before garden harvest season.

[@donnataylor3447]

I got one of the steam canners last year and absolutely love it. I used it this past summer and did all my fruits, jams and juices in there. It’s not as heavy as my blue granite water bath and doesn’t use much water. I’m sure you’ll love it Rachel

[@zlifehomestead9772]

I'm right there with you... as a military mom myself I'm sending prayers up for you and your family. {{{HUGS}}}

[@ds333truelove]

It is so sweet of ya'll to think of others with limited abilities on the steam canner.

[@deborahwybou4285]

It was a game changer for me with waterbath canning. I love it. It is kind of thin aluminum, but works great. Price was not bad either.

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

Corn tortillas are what they eat in Mexico. I would love to learn how to make tortillas, corn and flour. I seem to not be able too, no matter what I do. I just ate but you just made me hungry all over again.

[@venitahood905]

Hi Rachel and Todd! I just wanted to say that I have had that same steam canner for just under a year and “I Love It” I usually can out doors or in the garage over a propane flame because I have a ceramic top stove. With this canner, I can can indoors because it is easier on the stove top. I hope you will love it as much as I do. Have fun!

[@ABlueDahlia]

Can't wait for the new to canning videos as I just bought a pressure cooker! Meals looked delicious, as always.

[@KikiH2013]

I have a steam canner and love it

[@cinderoftheland1496]

Prayers for all those in the military. Thank you for your service ❤️

[@cinderoftheland1496]

Love the Curious George jar!!

[@jenniferjuranko1617]

I love these videos! I feel like we all get to hang out in your kitchen with you two!!!! You are gonna love that steam canner. Enjoy it!

[@patricialudlum9993]

The steam canner will change your canning world. I love mine.

[@bigtoeproductions9195]

You are a beautiful couple! Your relationship seems like such a precious gift!

[@petlover071]

I never would have thought about using cornstarch on the potatoes! Thanks for the idea! I love crispy potatoes

[@kathleenwilliamson174]

I purchased a Victorio steam canner about 4 years ago, and I absolutely love it. It saves time and energy. No guessing how much water or waiting for the water to take forever to heat up. I think you'll love it.

[@lisagauthier5968]

Love you guys, your cooking and your chats😀

[@thestickerfarm1254]

Love my steam canner. Water bath canners hold so much water, I am 79 and can’t lift them any more. I have to fill them 1 quart at a time and when cool have to ladle it out, dump into a smaller pan, then water my plants. It’s a pain in the butt. Don’t like wasting water.

[@renitameares3838]

I have gotten my Sous Vied and can’t wait to try it! You were my inspiration! I love my canned potatoes, the ease of having them for quick meals but could not get them crispy for the times that we wanted them pan fried. Thank you, thank you for that tip!

[@craftybeeshomestead1050]

I'm the same way when I attempt stuff even if it's for the first time! My hubby laughed when Todd said that and he goes sounds familiar and looks at me 🤣❤️

[@cindyj747]

I bought that exact steam canner a couple of years ago, I no longer use my big water bath canner. I think you'll enjoy using it. Love your content, glad I found your channel! ❤️

[@jillbritton2676]

I love my steam canner! I have the same one. I like that it doesn’t waste so much water and that it’s lighter. I got mine for Christmas from my son

[@sevenjacobs]

You have inspired me with the jello! I’ve made grape, strawberry, strawberry rhubarb and apple cider. Grape has been our favorite!!

[@janetgrooms4008]

Looks sooo delicious great idea for canned potatoes ♥️

[@catracampolieto8989]

I can't wait to use my canned potatoes and cook them like you did. All the food looked SOOOOO good.

[@katiesan865]

Love these videos you guys are doing now. So much inspiration

[@patriciakoester1580]

Awesome Video Rachel & Todd ♥️♥️ Love you guys, Patricia Praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏🇺🇦

[@homemclaughlin7830]

Ham steak and sweet potatoes...yum! I have that steam canner and I love it! Light, uses only 3 qts of water and it works wonderful for smaller batches of water bath canning.

[@cynthialewis7080]

I enjoy fresh dug small potatoes lightly boiled, drain, roll in flour and bake in oven.. yummy 😋 similar to what you did

[@hollynelson543]

Hi Todd and Rachel. Militarily mom here too.

[@kbailh01]

I’ve been using a steam canner for 10+ years. I actually have two. Mine is a Victorio. You can also use it as a water bath canner too. Love it.

[@laurarochester3054]

I absolutely love my steam canner. It’s a game changer for sure! I can’t wait to try the cornstarch on the potatoes. Thanks for for that tip. Thank you to your children for their service. Have a great week.

[@conniemcgehee2851]

when you’re mentioned you have children in the military, my heart went out to you. i knew that, but forgot until you mentioned it while talking about current events. bless you and them to always be safe and covered by Gods covering.

[@mush3199]

Ham and sweet potatoes one of my favorites. Yum

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I loved this it’s so homely! You husband is amazing! Mine is impressed if he cooks toast lol

[@sueantonich5455]

I can’t wait to try the potatoes! Great idea Todd.

[@dforgivenmerryheartfarm5066]

I have used my steam canner (same one that you have) for years. I love it!! I use it for all my water bath canning.

[@lindapearson2376]

I LOVE my steam canner! It is the BEST! Enjoy!

[@huizy9793]

Love the steamer I feel the anxiety or emotional pain or worry along with what is happening with our people in the military hang in there!

[@jamiegorden5903]

Loving this series! It’s so helpful to just see how people eat and use their prepared foods!

[@stacyfredette260]

Love the steam canner, its so much quicker, enjoy

[@jchai1343]

Such a great video the potatoes had my mouth watering !

[@RhapsodyFav287]

I bought that very same steam canner. It is wonderful. Uses less water and takes less time.

[@Angela_Alaimo]

Todd, I loved your al pastor. And I enjoy how much you are a fan of sous vide. Which means I also love your gimmick of freezing the soup mix before putting it in the chucky bag. Brilliant! I'll also remember the gimmick of putting cornstarch on the canned potatoes to get them crispy. Thanks! And your beard is glorious 🤗

[@daydreambeliever6603]

We had a delicious roast beef for dinner made with the sous vide tonight. I didn’t think we would use it much, but we do.

[@nancydoty4069]

I only use my steam canner for water bath. - about 4 yrs now. It makes so much sense. Best thing for me is not lifting the jars from that boiling water. Just open the lid and slide them onto a rack. the temperature is higher than 212, I understand . You will love it. Pickles, fruits, tomatoes if acidified.. Energy savings and time savings are my second favorite feature. That means you can process a bushel of fruit so much more quickly.

[@patsymccluskey5017]

I have to mention - we bought a Sous Vide that my husband uses in his Smoked Bologna (in smoker for 2 hours , then finishes it off with the sous vide which he cut and adapted an old cooler to use. We saw you guys use it first . And thanks for the hint of adding water in the Nesco - great idea.

[@AndreaRuralMN]

I feel for you, worried about military kids. My son's only 13, but has wanted to be in the military since he was 5, currently a cadet in Civil Air Patrol. When things get stirred up I think "is this a war my son will be sent to?" 💞💞💞