EASY DUMP & GO MEALS for when you're TIRED OF COOKING // CROCKPOT CASSEROLE SHEET PAN THROW & GO

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[@SeeMindyMom]

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[@betterlivingonabudget]

When you said, "I have to cook, then put away leftover, then clean up . . . and then do it all over again, in addition to making special holiday meals." I SO felt that!!!

[@dobycorder3206]

Gosh I love your thought about cooking a big elaborate meal all day, having it consumed in short order, cleaning up all the dishes then the family having the “audacity “ to ask for food the next day. Well Said!!!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yes, said in jest, I know, but many of us feel that to our core. LOL

[@jenniferwaffle6920]

yup, accurate.

[@billyannecrews6651]

Lol. I feel the same. Lol. Some days I’m like crap they want to eat again 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicc8230]

Just ask for help...no one said 1 person has to do it all. Change ur expectations...just a thought 🤔

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

I appreciate the commentary here so much! Cooking and figuring out what to eat can be so hard some days

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

Mindy is always reading my mind. I am making an instant pot potato soup for dinner tonight and after that, I will need more throw and go ideas for for this busy week/season

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hope this gives some ideas! I just threw some beef into the crockpot with a marinade and we’re gonna throw that over some rice and call it dinner. 😂

[@meghankrause2689]

I’ve never made your bakes potatoes and cottage cheese until a few weeks ago. I’m hooked! It’s delicious! I make a bunch of potatoes in the instant pot once a week and just reheat them for lunch. It’s such a quick and easy lunch with a busy 5 month old baby at home,

[@itsjustme.7059]

I love my instapot. I did try using the slow cooker feature on it and it didn’t quite work out like a real crockpot.

[@pookiesmamma]

We do large bulk meat purchases about 3 or 4 times a year. They are planned ahead so we schedule a meat processing day, usually the day after. We break it down into chops, strips, dice, etc. Incidentally, we grind our own sausages, too. Anyway, we weigh and deal packages or the meat, LABEL!! and throw them in the freezer. Some are even premarinated. It is a busy day but with pre-planning it goes pretty smooth and saves LOTS of time and money.

[@Mamadriggs]

Stir in a package of Italian dressing mix in your casserole too. Soooo good

[@Ddreany]

I didn't know about the bags of frosting! Thanks! The steak and shrimp look delicious!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I feel this video topic 😂. I just made a crockpot video because crockpot meals are soooo much easier for me to make and clean up.

[@SeeMindyMom]

For sure!

[@mrsj5890]

I made the oven chicken pasta. I was skeptical of how the method with raw pasta would actually work, but I gotta say I couldn’t find fault with the finished texture! I did stir the pasta several times while baking so the top layer didn’t dry out. Also added tony chacheres and basil to the chicken. It was so easy and hands off, I will make it again!

[@melindalachapell4478]

Could you consider doing a clean out your freezer/ pantry AND meal prep from that, video? I recently Took inventory of my freezers but always get stumped on what to make! Thanks!

[@SeeMindyMom]

I've done many of those. I have a whole playlist of them on my channel page and in the description box of every video. :)

[@deannacaudill5515]

The AUDACITY! 😂 I definitely feel the cooking burnout Mindy!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Right?! Haha! Thanks for sharing a laugh with me. :)

[@amyw2182]

Love your videos! These will be great for scout nights!

[@candycemonroe7345]

Just found and added the Purdue chicken you used in the pasta dish to my Walmart mobile order!! Looking forward to using it.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

We like making Philly cheesesteak baked potatoes with the shaved steak. So delicious and filling.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Great idea!

[@evelyngarcia8015]

We love that shaved beef from aldi we usually use it in beef and broccoli with white rice

[@kitkat-fw3wy]

What a great idea!!

[@shanaw5445]

That chicken alfredo was amazing. I might do a half cup less broth, but it was otherwise perfect, and definitely a hit, even with my picky crew.

[@eveexpertguides995]

Love the already minced spice world garlic! Cool vid!

[@laloralewis3726]

Hi thanks for sharing I’m feeling the same way doing the same things we are on the same accord for sure Happy Holidays to you and you family love the recipe 😊

[@SeeMindyMom]

Happy holidays!

[@gabriellafranchi7764]

Great recipes!! thankyou so much 🙂

[@rhondamorrill2429]

Mindy, those recipes look yummy! I’m going to try the chicken Alfredo with a container of garlic & herb Allouette or Boursin cheese vs plain cream cheese.

[@christinagrubbs4830]

That sounds delicious 😋

[@danieldennison40]

Love some Lazy Day Cooking meals!!

[@roberterickson9885]

First time commenter 😊 Absolutely loved the " chicken style" like alfredo baked dish We shared with a neighbor We all really loved it It's a keeper. Thank you , Mindy Always enjoy your easy dishes "From the U.P."🥶🌨⛄❄ Our food prices are always super higher in our rural area But love the area Merry Christmas blessings to your family. U.P. seniors🙏🌞

[@janetdwyer1867]

Awesome thanks for sharing your recipes.

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure 😊

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Mindy and family have a great week have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you! You too!

[@zuzanna4380]

"Mindy ... fajita? ... we've seen that about a godzillion times." - well I have been watching this channel for a while and I agree we did but does it get boring? absolutely not! :D I was a bit hesitant about the sheet pan gnocchi or tortellini, but I have to try it! It looks delicious. Great video, as usual!

[@krisfromAZ]

I had no idea you could buy frosting from the bakery! I will have to remember this.

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s also delicious.

[@lynn9033]

Thanks! Love the shorter hair cut!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks!

[@shelzp7272]

@smm The foil packets of tortillas look cute like that… 🤷🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️ also, loving the little space pod cookie cups!

[@paulalarsen7697]

Do you like the subscription-based meal prep clubs like Lazy Day? Do you think it's worth it over just going to Pinterest and figuring out a menu that way? I honestly want your opinion.

[@americanrebelforce8735]

I spend my time in YT for my recipes. If your willing to spend the time using it, then I'm sure it will be worth the commitment

[@mariannlyda9509]

What is a good night's sleep? It's been so long I can't remember. Plus its 1 pm and I've already done dishes 3 times. Seems never-ending without a dishwasher (except my 2 hands). I'm exhausted and frustrated and beginning to become a bit resentful. I don't want to lower my standards either. Any ideas???

[@kassandrahenrikson2118]

I’m with you! I am dishwasher in my household 😅

[@wolchfam]

I remember my mother saying “you want to eat again. You just ate 4 hours ago”. Lol

[@tammifields4142]

Really enjoyed the video!😋😋

[@juleenave2102]

I am a new subscriber! I just love your videos!! I have power watched them lol!! By the way I am an Okie too!!

[@mommabear6054]

The meal ideas.. 🤩 But also, here to ask where your striped sweater is from! I love it!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

It came from old navy last year! 😊

[@mommabear6054]

@@SeeMindyMom thanks for sharing! It looks great on you! This is one of my fav channels lately. So real life, it's perfect

[@TheSirensFire]

Wait, you can buy a bag of icing from the grocery store bakery? I never even thought to try that 🤦‍♀️ I might bake more cakes if that's an option 🤔

[@tinadaisyduu]

In the recipe with the beef shaved steak, you said that the original recipe called for Oyster Sauce but you didn't have any. If you would have had some, how much would you have put in this recipe please? Thanks in advance. =)

[@gsuscan1]

2nd recipe could be done in an instant pot way less time. Same great flavor

[@keeperofsecrets88]

For Lazy Day Cooking Club do you have access to EVERY recipe or just the ones that are released after you join?

[@candycemonroe7345]

Good question. I'm here hoping for the answer.

[@SeeMindyMom]

You have access to the month you join and the previous one, plus every month thereafter for your membership. But, there is also a “VIP membership” that I believe gets you access to everything immediately.

[@adelamartinez4974]

If you are allergic to shrimp 🍤 Why did you cook it with the beef you were going to eat?

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s not a major allergy, I just prefer not to consume it, that’s when I feel the effect.

[@wam0357]

does a video about saving time, then doesn't start said video until after coffee and a chat, and a mattress commercial. Real video starts at after 3:30

[@carmarasmussen8118]

YES, this!! When I was raising my family I found this to be the most overwhelming part of the holidays. You have all the shopping and planning and decorating and cooking and wrapping etc. etc. while still doing regular laundry and errands and feeding the family. It can be so stressful. I miss having my kids at home but can't say I miss all that work! 🤣

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yep! I like to cook (obviously), but even I get a little tired and overwhelmed this time of year!

[@Sandiastef]

Great video! That oven pasta dish looks good and it could be the base for so many variations. Add broccoli or peas at the end. Maybe even leave out the chicken and add corn and black beans and spices. I love how you use basic ingredients to make yummy things that can be adapted.

[@MajorMonkeytoes]

If you're allergic to shrimp it's very, very important to not put it on the same sheet pan as the steak. Liquid from the shrimp WILL run over and contaminate the steak and cause a reaction. Even a "little bit of an allergy," as you said, is dangerous. Even if you don't feel much of a reaction, a reaction is still happening and it can even escalate into anaphylaxis with repeated exposure. Please also use separate utensils and serving dishes. I am allergic to several foods but my husband is not, and I have a lot of extra dishes to wash after every meal but it's worth it. Please be safe.

[@breezybre2670]

Thank you for this reminder. My poor boy is anaphylaxis to dairy, peanuts and eggs

[@jillgott6567]

The other night I cooked a cup of pasta . Once it was drained I added seasoning, a half can of Corn, a quarter of a jar Alfredo Sauce, and pieces of a slice of deli Ham, Onion, and Broccoli cooked it in the microwave and it made two servings of a delicious Casserole. Another night I took a can of mixed Vegetables, a can of Chicken, and a cup of Instant Potato and seasonings ( I forgot the cream of mushroom soup ) and baked it in the oven as a Cottage Pie. Tasted good. Today I took more of the leftover jar Alfredo Sauce covered the Cottage Pie and microwaved it for yum a new meal.

[@gabriellemedeiros3161]

I actually put shaved steak in my crockpot + follow the Mississippi mud recipe, I either make steak n cheese subs or a flatbread pizza with it!

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

If they didn't want to eat all the time I would be rich...LOL LOL I know that feeling, spending the day cooking and meal time is over in like 10 minutes. Love your ideas, thanks for sharing.

[@kristyb5821]

Thank you so much Mindy! After making 3 (yes 3) different Thanksgiving dinners in one week I am so done with cooking. As luck would have it the whole house now has the flu so we definitely need something with an easy button. Last night we all felt so crummy ordering pizza for delivery felt like too much work. We all started Tamiflu today so fingers crossed we start feeling better soon

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hope you feel better soon, Kristy! Take care!

[@wendycash54]

I think the reason jarred garlic isn't as flavorful is because they use elephant garlic which tastes lIke garlic but is actually in the leek family

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Those recipes look tasty and delicious! And super easy! That is my kind of cooking!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Rosemary!

[@laceybiddy2434]

Oh I'm definitely making the beef ramen. My kids would love this.

[@SauerPatchGardening]

We love the shredded steak from aldi. It's not always available, but when it is we buy several packs!

[@cooking1handed232]

Omg definitely buying that cubed chicken thank you

[@marywatkins6798]

I am making two of these today: the chicken Alfredo casserole and the tortellini sheet pan. I have all the ingredients on hand except I need to get some Parmesan. EDIT: the chicken Alfredo casserole was delicious! I had all the ingredients on hand except heavy cream. I had half and half and didn’t want to buy another ingredient so used that. It was a success. I served it with steamed broccoli.

[@ohemptysad]

For the Alfredo pasta bake how long do you think it would take to cook without the chicken/made vegetarian?

[@julieedmonds3479]

That shaved beef could also be used as a French Dip exactly how you made it before the ramen and veg were added. 😋

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yep! It was really good, it was nice and tender and a good way to get little bites of beef in every spoonful of that soup. :)

[@melindalachapell4478]

Julie, I made French dip sandwiches for my family last night! I used a venison roast that I forgot was in the freezer. My husband was raving over it!

[@laurarowland3260]

That shaved beef from Aldi is a game changer when it comes to quick recipes - I use it for a quick udon stir fry, Philly cheese steak stuffed peppers, fried rice, etc. so good!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Several people have mentioned some good ideas for the shaved beef! I might have to do another video!

[@jethro4453]

To really up the flavor of fajita veggies, toss them in a mix of oil, lime juice, and soy sauce before pan roasting them. It's not a lot, but it makes a big difference in the taste

[@mamalioness1156]

Thank you for reality meals! As money saving as I am, there is always those weeks or months that are just hectic! Love this!

[@marthalorden8498]

What convenient and flavorful meal ideas! Gotta try the muffin tin cookies. Brilliant.

[@HeatherSDillingham]

Do you have any freezer meal prep go-to's? I'm due in April and trying to find some good ones so I can stock my freezer.

[@loniivanovskis1239]

a sheet pan gnocchi dinner? have you done shrimp and grits? we also like crab Louis roll-ups

[@GlitterandJams]

Thank you for the great meal ideas! I joined the Lazy Day Cooking Club a few months ago per your recommendation and am LOVING it! You can never have too many recipes! We love trying new recipes to add into our rotation! ❤❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

I really like Lazy Day. Carrie is a friend, and she has an amazing heart.

[@GlitterandJams]

@@SeeMindyMom 🥰

[@krissybee2484]

If I’m cooking, I’m not cleaning 😂

[@frogonmytoe2946]

The audacity! 😂I always say my kids have the annoying habit of wanting to eat. daily. 😅

[@SeeMindyMom]

Haha! Thanks for laughing with me. 😊

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

My ex-husband had a co-worker that asked him daily, "didn't you just take a lunch yesterday?" 😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

haha!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Enjoyed this today. great tips....Question....have you posted your potato soup recipe before? If yes, could you link it for me? Thank you, love your channel!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Look for it in my shorts videos.

[@anitaholmes6824]

@@SeeMindyMom Found it, thanks! It was a quick and easy video and it looks delish!

[@arlenerodriguez4314]

I really really enjoyed this video. And, so TRU!! I LOVE cooking, and want to cook, but am absolutely looking to make EASY and YUMMY meals. This video was def full of YUMMINESS for sure!! All of the dishes we shared at Thxgiving were 1st time recipes for all of us and everything was truly DEEE-LICIOUS!! I have to make the cookies with the frosting to share with my co-workers. I hope you and your family had a Wonderful Thanksgiving and you all ate to your heart's content. I know, I did, and I also ate leftovers for days after. DEEE-LICIOUS!! God Bless and Keep you and your Family in his Graces. Arlene

[@sabrinamendez6223]

TIA ROSA tortillas de harina brand , taste so nasty for store bought. Mindy ,try Santa Fe brand, or Del Barrio from Dollar Tree. Less artificial taste. Less preservatives taste too. Lol

[@m_ellemarga8815]

Love this! Please, more videos like this, for each of the four seasons. Every few months, I find myself so busy with activities, that cooking is almost the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

[@emily--m]

Hi Mindy going forward would you place the titles of your recipes and their ingredients in the description section to save your views time. That definitely would speed up someone's day. No one wants to stop go stop write stop and review when watching a channel 🤣

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I will try that pasta casserole. It looks amazing. I am sure the products they put in the grated cheese are not at all healthy. I try to avoid pre-grated cheese for that reason. Thank you for the video!

[@sarapinkepank5513]

Mindy! They sell pre-diced chicken?! Do all grocery stores sell it?

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Dump and go is my jam

[@lindabeard488]

You’re funny. Good recipes.

[@kayburris8464]

Great ideas, thamk you

[@johnbrooks8258]

ziplock bag

[@princessjanuarymarie3197]

cool

[@uberLeafsFan]

Hi Mindy - Just wondering if you have any budget meal ideas for cooking for one. I live in Ontario, Canada, so our prices are higher here. I am disabled and live on a mere pathetic pittance every month (i.e., Pay Bills or Eat) I am at a lag, stand still. My 28yrs old (only child) passed away 3yrs ago, so I am having major issues adapting to cooking. I'd appreciate any help you might have! Thank you 😀

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Kristi! I just put out a video a couple weeks ago that was designed to feed one person for a week for $20 (in my area).

[@uberLeafsFan]

@@SeeMindyMom Hi Mindy! Can you send me the link to that video? Thank you!

[@janemason2317]

Mindy, i love your channel. You are delightful. I was just wondering if you ever had the opportunity to purchase beef from a local rancher. Check out GRT ranch adventures on KZbin. He will be selling halves and whole cows through Watson Farms in September of 23. They aren’t that far from you

[@natalieeubank4533]

She uses butcher box

[@savvybsaving]

Love your videos Mindy!! I'm so happy we won Bedlam!! #OUforlife

[@amateurmom5111]

They do want to eat every day! It's so rude. Lol😂