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[@amitchell6419]

I love the idea of keeping the freezer together with bags! We have a big deep freezer and we can't reach the bottom so whatever falls down there is lost forever! Might hafta give that a try.

[@lziniti]

I like this idea too. Where did you get your bags?

[@addicat8864]

I’ve gotten so much inspiration from you. I find myself being much more conscientious of using up whatever I have in my fridge and pantry before shopping and letting myself get a little creative. Such a helpful channel. Thank you!

[@Jadeskorpion]

I'm lucky enough to have 2 freezers. We bought a chest freezer after our 4 month old, practically new freezer broke down and ruined half of our food. So, now, expensive things like meats go in the chest freezer and I organize everything else on the stand up freezer by shelf. Breads, veggies, fruits, ice cream. Then small stuff like butter and flour goes in the door. It's working well so far.

[@_punkybrewster]

The outtakes 🤣 I love it. I’m so glad I found your channel a few months ago. I love all the ideas and inspiration that come from watching your videos. Sometimes when I get the notification you’ve posted, it’s just the motivation I need to re-organize my pantry, put together my meal plan for the week, or try something new!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Heather, I'm so happy to hear that! So glad I can be helpful. :) Thanks for watching!

[@christinehoffman1825]

Awesome. I’m happy for your continued success 😀

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Christine!

[@lisaremy4817]

Mindy, I am one of your followers that wondered about your Son’s name…..my Husband and I love the Middle and have watched it over and over again! I identify with Frankie too. Great meal ideas, I have made your chicken chili many times since learning it on your channel and my family loves it! It’s become a go to quick meal and in the instant pot super fast. Thank you for what you do. 🙂

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Great video, Mindy! I recently traded for an upright freezer but your chest freezer organization idea is great! I also like your homemade seasoning packets as you can control salt and flavor to your family's preferences.

[@eckankar7756]

Back in the 1980s it was popular to do meal prep for the month and freeze it. One weekend to cook the beef, chicken, pork, sausage, etc and meal prep for 4 weeks. It was fun to have the protein and side dishes done and out of the way. Once A Month Cooking OMAC it was called. I still do it somewhat, but not like when I was working.

[@rockiesmith5809]

I love the way you cook. Even the pickiest eaters can eat your food.

[@lindleyward5591]

I loved this video! I made the orzo tonight and it was delicious! I look forward to making the other meals. Thank you for tips and recipes!

[@Sandrashideaway]

Ok 💯 definitely going to try that easy apple cobbler recipe.🍎🥧 Thanks! 😃

[@gabriellebarbir7039]

I’ve been here for quite a while and I still learned something new! What a fun video!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you!

[@nancystevenson3844]

That was awsome i love your videos.... im going to try all of them... Looking forward to the next.... from Ontario, Canada

[@Thaisinha54]

I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷 and your channel is amazing. I love the way you explain the recipes and cooking with love. Congratulations! 🥰

[@lisaharr1477]

That apple crisp looks amazing ! Might have to make that one for Thanksgiving ! Love the outtakes! Thanks for sharing your delicious family meals !

[@amandanewson478]

Great video! I loved the tips and tricks and I will definitely try theses recipes!

[@carollott3466]

My freezer is an upright because I fell head first in my chest freezer trying to reach the bottom. (I am only 5 feet tall.) I use Dollar Tree baskets instead which I think the idea came from you. I did tell my brother about your bag system and he uses it by solid colors which stands for certain things like red is beef and yellow is chicken and green is veggies. Great ideas by the way as always.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Carol! Yes, if our chest freezer ever goes out, we'll probably invest in an upright one next. LOL.

[@ChriztineLynn]

I love how you keep open bags of veggies and stuff in the house freezer. One thing I do that I thought I’d share is when peppers, onions, carrots or whatever start to not look so fresh, I purée them in a food processor and then freeze to add to either homemade marinara sauce or any red pasta sauce. It’s a great way to use the veggies up and no one knows.

[@SeeMindyMom]

That’s a great idea!

[@ChriztineLynn]

@@SeeMindyMom thanks I hope you try it!

[@annielumm7370]

Bingo found a couple ty ! All looked great! Also going to find couple bags for my freezer

[@mariacmelo2024]

Once again awesome video. I need to do the bags in the freezer idea. My stuff is just all over the place and everytime I need to get something of course it's at the bottom 🙃 ❤❤❤

[@jennyausti8386]

Great idea about the bags in the freezer. I just use dollar tree bins. But this seems so easy to take your food out.

[@SeeMindyMom]

It is! I'm not losing things in the bottom as much. LOL

[@kimberlybaker5133]

Loved the bloopers ❤️

[@shortermama8099]

Hmmm.....interesting bag trick for the freezer. 🤔

[@leahv386]

Loved the video! I have only found your channel pretty recently, so it's great to see some things from prior videos that I haven't seen yet. Your freezer storage system is really cool, great idea! PS. Loved the bloopers, you are too cute! ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Welcome aboard!

[@karlapalmer9328]

This was fun. Ty.

[@chivaholmes682]

Mindy that orzo looks so good. I use Greek yogurt too. Ok lm addin green peas. Yum. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@lizpearson343]

Love the bloopers! 😂😂

[@karabritch7834]

Thanks! So glad I found your channel! New sub here!

[@KAXUHA_]

I like your recipes. So practical. Thanks

[@livingmooresimply1750]

haha love the outtakes!

[@sistersforever9340]

Our family loves that chicken chili recipe.

[@cambriaperez2865]

I Really Loved this video. I am pretty new to your channel and I love getting to know ppl on their channel 💝

[@blueghost3117]

What is that secret Jiffy Mix cornbread special you have goin' on? Sour cream and butter?

[@JoAnnCarpenter815]

I’m a new subscriber & I’m so happy that you’re doing a favorites video! Also, can you please tell me where you bought those reusable bags that you use in your freezer? That’s such a clever idea!! Thanks Mindy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

They’re just reusable grocery bags I collected over the years.

[@kaleighdior5377]

Hi Mindy ✨ congratulations on your growing channel! I’d like to request more dairy-free casseroles and crock-pot ideas that everyone will enjoy… one person in my family is lactose-intolerant (but the rest of us love dairy products hah) 💕please and thank you 💕

[@kaleighdior5377]

I ask bc I dislike buying the “dairy-free alternatives” like tofu sour-cream etc. it tastes fine but it’s expensive and I have to make a separate trip to Whole Foods just for those specialty items

[@MyLady22]

Same here! I didn’t realize my bf was lactose intolerant until after we moved in with each other. I can’t make as much dairy dishes like I use to anymore because of him. I still make it sometimes and he’ll eat it but he’ll just have to suffer through it if he chooses to eat it.

[@GlamourNNail]

At my Sprouts (natural grocery store) I'm able to find lactose free sour cream and cream cheese. They taste a bit different, but they are real dairy, just with the lactose removed. I'm very sensitive to lactose and I can use them both without issues. The brand is Green Valley Creamery. They are a bit more expensive, but it's nice to have an option that tastes basically like the regular thing.

[@charlenebordelon4858]

How long does dry buttermilk last in pantry?

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes, thanks 👍👍👍

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure 😊

[@princessladypirate]

cool

[@paulareilly912]

Where did you get the bags? I like they have flat bottoms. Thank you!

[@SeeMindyMom]

The freezer bags? They're just reusable grocery bags I collected over the years.

[@kimthomson3761]

Your mother's recipe for apple crisp....wow this is the first time I have seen a recipe similar to my mother's. We could never replicate it because my mom didn't use measurements. She knew by the texture of the crisp mixture in her hand if it was correct. She always mixed it by using her hand. She also used nutmeg instead of cinnamon because she didn't like cinnamon and she always used Macintosh apples and she never put oatmeal in it. My mom passed away 13 years ago and neither my sister or I or any of our kids have been apple to replicate her apple crisp until just recently my oldest daughter played around with it until she got the texture just right. It had to be crispy with some crunchy bits on the top. Although my daughter was able to succeed at making my mom's apple crisp...in my heart my mom's apple crisp will never be duplicated.

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I started organizing my chest freezer this way after I saw your video about a few months ago! So much easier! Thank you!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad I could help!

[@OrlaQuirk]

Really a great idea for a chest freezer. Our freezer has shelves, and my sister says she wants to use boxes as if they were drawers. Clever girl, my sis.

[@c.s.s.8117]

Love your channel Mindy. You are a lovely person.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!

[@denisebenedict9692]

Can you make some non dairy dinners? No cheese, no cream cheese, no cream soups?

[@desireedeclaudio4550]

My favorite tip from you is to turn off rice a little before it is done and let the steam finish the cooking. No more burnt bits stuck to the bottom of the pan!

[@melissaharrell9585]

I love your channel. I'm not a mom but you give practical tips and tricks that anyone can use. You're fun and genuine. I look forward to what you have next. ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the kind words, Melissa!

[@mrskimmieg]

Enjoyed the video! I’m excited to try your seasoning blend recipes since they aren’t heavy on salt. For medical reasons, we’ve had to transition to a low sodium diet…talk about a challenge!

[@lauramcginnis8508]

This has been my first video of yours to date! I’ve been a subscriber for almost a year and love this because I didn’t see most of these recipes and/or tips. Thank you for putting this together! Looks delicious and I love the organization tips! 💖

[@susanclark7872]

Dear Mindy, wish I had your channel years ago. Your meals are practical and affordable! Real life cooking for a family. As a professional chef cooking for my clients daily, the worst part of my day was coming home and having my family asking me ‘what’s for dinner’. Of course we had family meals every evening thanks to the help of Michael, my sweetie.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Susan! That's high praise coming from you! I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm glad I can give a few ideas! :)

[@geraldinelucas3143]

My frustration with bottles of spices like onion salt etc they get hard do you have an ideas how to keep them soft.

[@SeeMindyMom]

I'm not sure, Geraldine, but it sounds like there might be a problem with moisture getting into the containers and causing them to cake. Do you have air tight containers to store them in?

[@geraldinelucas3143]

@@SeeMindyMom l use container they come in. I am an 81 yr old widow probably don’t use them quick enough.

[@jonip83]

Usually steam getting in from your cooking. Open the jar away from the cooking and spoon it up keeping it away. Just take the spoon over. Should help it last longer.

[@juliescheidler7763]

I enjoy the simplicity of your recipes, easy, limited ingredients that most cooks have on hand. Thanks & congratulations on the success of your channel.

[@bessiefaircloth6147]

Love these meals. Give us more please!! Love the freezer bag idea.

[@comiketiger]

Great video. Some quick and easy meals that look delicious. Beautiful family. You are a fine mother. God bless all here.

[@sabrinacloud190]

🙋‍♀️yup stocked my chest freezer the same way until it died. Now I’m a happy owner of a stand up vertical freezer.

[@shanshares5682]

Love love love my upright! Never going back to a chest, again, unless it's cus because I can drastically downsize :)

[@MyLady22]

We live in a tiny apartment and I use to coupon a lot so we always needed extra freezer space. We only have a small deep freezer because of our small apartment otherwise if we had a house I would definitely get an upright freezer.

[@melissajohnson7887]

That orzo recipe looks great, I know my family will love it. I don't remember seeing it before. 😁👍

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Great video Mindy! I organize my freezer with bags also, it really makes it so much easier.

[@lizmcnett9841]

I get a lot of questions on my youngest daughters name too (Paileigh). Pai is 12 and really getting into cooking I feel like the one pot pasta and apple crisp are perfect recipes to teach her that she will be able to do well!

[@SeeMindyMom]

My daughter is the same age, and she is also starting to cook more. One pot meals, a good jumping off point, in my opinion. :)

[@carolyngatlin8229]

Just made the Swedish Meatball Orzo. Fabulous! I only had a half cup of orzo so I added rice to supplement and it isn't even noticeable. Will be making again for sure!

[@lisaward3890]

I love 1 pan meals! I do not always have the time to do up the dishes before i leave for work. I work nights! I have a 2 to 3 hour window to get myself up do my morning routine at noon, shower, coffee a must,yawn and stretch and try to come alive! I love the show the middle! We have the 5th season bought at thrift store dvd!

[@bonnieballew7762]

The taco seasoning I would use minced dehydrated onion instead of powdered. A white chili recipe is a couple of chicken breast, one bottle of green salsa, two cans, drained white beans, and four cups chicken broth. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook chicken in broth and either dice or shred chicken. Then add everything back into the pot you cooked the chicken in. Heat to a boil lower to a simmer until heated through.

[@wendeestafford]

Oops, l accidentally hit the “dislike” button Mindy! Just wanted to let you know that was a mistake; l loved these recipes and your storage idea for the deep freezer. 😊

[@judysilverman1787]

I’ve made the orzo before, but not in a long time. I guess I need to put it on the menu. I use your recipe for the ranch seasoning all the time. I don’t buy the packaged ones because they have msg , which my husband can’t have.

[@nicolette6327]

I’m new to your channel and love all your ideas and recipes. I have 2 kids and like all the kid friendly recipes.

[@tammyosborne4374]

I struggle with finding things in my freezer your tip is amazing can't wait to do this.

[@sophiecarlisle9216]

Love your channel!! I’m a college student who now adores cooking thanks to you!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

That is so great, Sophie, I love to hear that! Thank you!

[@marcellareese8853]

What do you add to reconstitute the ranch mix to make a dressing? Thanks.

[@shannonperez1984]

I am in a HUGE dinner rut!!! My kids (well 2 of them) are picky😭 and being 23 weeks pregnant with my 5th makes dinner time a struggle in itself when your not feeling all to well! Came across your channel today and binge watching to incorporate your amazing ideas into my household !!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Shannon, I’m the 4th of 5 kids so the large family dinner time struggle is familiar! I hope you get some good ideas!

[@lisakrehbiel8248]

What is the size of the dutch over you always use? Please link it. I love all your ideas

[@mfarley252]

I love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@bica837]

This is such a lovely video 🥰 thanks for sharing

[@paulaflatt2936]

Very helpful and looks delicious!

[@alexiswaters6782]

Soo many good tips! And oh my gosh, I LOVE that you’re son’s name is Brick, even though not after the Middle, that you love to the middle. It is the most hilarious show ever, we were just watching the episode last night where Axl has to watch the plastic baby for school…laughed till I cried. 🤣 That show just makes me feel better about life. Anyway, thanks! 👏🏼

[@SeeMindyMom]

That is one of my all time favorite episodes! I also laughed so hard I cried at that one! 😂😂

[@alexiswaters6782]

@@SeeMindyMom I’m just always grateful none of my kids are as bad as Axl! 😂

[@OrlandoAmy]

Great video idea!

[@cambriaperez2865]

That's an Awesome way to organize the chest freezer!! Thanks for the tip. What bags are you using in the freezer to hold everything? I paused the video to comment lol so if you answer this question after I comment I'm sorry 🤣

[@SeeMindyMom]

They are are just reusable grocery bags I collected over the years.

[@juliapaulsen8069]

So excited going to make the one pan cheesy sausage pasta tonight! Thank you for the great idea!!! 😁 I love your videos!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jeaniestoltz1764]

I just loved this video!

[@livingmooresimply1750]

I always learn SO much from you!! Thank you for teaching me to think outside the box a bit! when your children were very young were they super picky? I'm really struggling with what to feed them lately....wondering if you had the same situation...what did you do?

[@SeeMindyMom]

Mine were not super picky, fortunately. They go through "phases" some times where eating is more of a challenge, but they stay pretty active, so their appetites eventually bring them back to whatever I'm cooking! :)

[@margeshilling7983]

That chicken chili looks really delicious! I'm going to make it this weekend. I'm a real non cook -I love your recipes because even I cook them well!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hope you enjoy!

[@karenlyle322]

Great video!!!

[@kimmmunsey6834]

Bloops 😆🤣😅

[@jasming7917]

Another video….another question about your shirt. 🙈 Is that leopard printing sleeved shirt from Walmart? If so, what brand is it if you don’t mind me asking!

[@SeeMindyMom]

It is! Sorry, I don’t know the brand. Maybe Time and Tru?

[@ashleystec1651]

lol

[@EmeryShae]

Loved this video! It’s so fun to get to know a bit more about you and your family. I’ve always wondered where Brick’s name came from, and now I know. Also, the recipes look yummy. I may make one of them for supper tonight.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindydaniel6125]

Love it as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for watching!

[@amandaramsay5934]

How is it you can throw things together and it still looks so good!

[@SeeMindyMom]

practice and luck! :)

[@jlynd5526]

I have recently found your channel and love it, so of course I subscribed instantly. I was wondering if you could try some common family meals & tweak them to make them gluten free. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.👍🏼🤩❤️

[@anitaholmes6824]

Great tip with the freezer bags! Enjoyed todays video! Thanks for sharing!

[@anitanoel4673]

HAHAHA.... It feels like EVERY item I want is the ONE thing on the shelf that's gone! I'm starting to get PARANOID 😳

[@ideanagomez0925]

Thank you mindy I have learned so much from you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melodylewis1354]

That’s why I love you guys the middle is my number one favorite show of all time talk about making a person laugh that family could

[@BudgetSavvyDiva]

Happy you enjoyed the recipe :)

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s a fave!

[@cherylland8110]

Thanks for sharing these delicious and easy to make recipes.

[@michellehommes9773]

I enjoy seeing cost friendly meals on your channel.

[@jenniferpinkowsky1610]

The Outtakes at the end! The best!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@phoeniciacloud1515]

I have to get some bags for my deep freezer

[@amandat.8694]

Great video!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Lots of great meal ideas. Thank you!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad you like them!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Yummy 😋

[@alexandramothernature2173]

Mindy I really enjoy your videos so much! I am from the UK and you are such a sweet lady and i watch your videos when having a break from a stressful job and they always cheer me up :)

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!! I"m so glad I can bring a smile to somebody. :)

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Oh, I keep forgetting to try that beef stroganoff orzo meal. I think my boys would love it. So glad for the remnder.

[@SeeMindyMom]

It's so good!

[@mdketzer]

Love your content always informative and fun. How do you spell your son’s name. I want to make sure I am hearing it correctly!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Brick!

[@mdketzer]

@@SeeMindyMom Wow, just like it sounds, terrific!