Grocery haul and MEAL PREP with me! ⭐ Caprese pasta, blueberry bread, lasagna

[@mtherfnprincess]

That blueberry bread looks so good

[@cd20052007]

Hey Jen, wonderful to watch another one of your videos this week, You are keeping me company while I do laundry. I think you deserve a thousand thank you cards for all the work you do bringing meals and kindness to others . Thank you for being a shining example, have a great weekend, Margaret

[@laurajohnson2450]

I am with you on the cottage cheese in lasagna!!! It is SO good, makes it so cheesy and you can't tell it's cottage cheese after it's cooked. It's a form of cheese- whose gonna complain:) And I am in VA and we do tater tot casserole all that time- I do a Mexican one that my family loves. Love the recipes!

[@katelynschultz6645]

Yes girl!!! Minnesota lady here wanting to give some love for the Midwest - We love our tatortot hot dish ❤

[@lauracunningham1149]

MN here, too! Bring on the tater tots hotdish!

[@dj12451]

Mn here too. Love them tater tots

[@angelaforcier378]

Also Minnesota, love the tater tot hot dish 😀

[@rebeccakramp2020]

Another MN lady! Love tater tot hot dish!

[@tarigeorge6122]

Another Minnesotan here! Yes to tater tot hot dish. Also cottage cheese in my lasagna makes it quick, budget friendly, and delicious!

[@danamama6766]

When your kids are around 20 they will eat everything you make and act like they always did love it. I think we were the same.....lol. yum on everything

[@pennypadegimas7349]

I grew up in Michigan and had lasagna made with cottage cheese all the time. I never tried ricotta until I was married. I love both. I also make a mean tater tot casserole!!

[@Elaine-ed1lm]

You are amazing. Working full time and consistently putting out great content. How do you do it all just impresses me so much❤

[@HannahMattox]

Ahhh 😌 feels like home when watching a new Jen video ❤

[@tammifields4142]

😊❤️😊

[@juliannam9521]

Yeay! A Friday night Jen video! My night is complete! 😊

[@Jennaallencoan]

My mom ALWAYS used cottage cheese for lasagna! Once I started cooking I used ricotta, but I think I am going to go back to the cottage cheese. I miss it!

[@wildshadowstar]

I like cottage cheese in lasagna. I see it included as being similar to pasta in chili, while controversial to some, everyone makes chili their own way.

[@tamekadavis9051]

Heyyy and happy Friday love your hau❤❤❤l

[@kerrygordon1088]

Jen, I worked in restaurants for my whole career. One served mashed potatoes. We would peel and dice and put in a container (make sure water COVERS ALL) with water and they keep for 2 days like that. Wouldn’t recommend for roasting, since moisture would inhibit browning, but for mashed it is a game changer! Just rinse and cook in fresh water. Awesome timesaver always but especially for holidays when you’re making a large quantity and trying to get as much done ahead as possible.

[@mandycampbell4541]

I’ve grown up using cottage cheese in lasagna instead of ricotta cheese so I always make it with cottage cheese 😊

[@danapride]

My mom always put cottage cheese in her lasagna. I think because we didn’t have much money, and it was less expensive. It’s delicious! ~Dana

[@countryfrau8328]

I do that too. Cost and one daughter hates ricotta so its cottage cheese for us.

[@wandamckinney381]

It all looked real good. Are you going to do Vlogmas this year? Love seeing you everyday instead of seeing every few days, but I understand, you being a mom and work and all, still, love seeing you everyday!

[@tarigeorge6122]

I remember Shake and Bake Potatoes! I just googled them and there were some copy cat recipes available.

[@reneaMichealMartin684]

Hello Jen Chapin,I just subscribed to your channel I have enjoy watching your videos,I'm over here because of Mandy in the Making.

[@cherylland8110]

Midwest girl here-definitely use cottage cheese in my lasagna-why not, it’s delicious!

[@evem4876]

My daughter in law is involved in the Love meals too...She has made Lasagna's also n her recipe is so good . My gf always use cottage chz in her's n I tried it n there's no difference to me it's all good ....Jen ur sweet to do this for people u will be rewarded in God's grace ...Ur very kind to others .... 👍

[@jackiemaccaskill2111]

Thank you! Happy FRIDAY!!! Xo

[@barbarajohnson83]

Great video Jen, thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wonderful family.

[@tammifields4142]

Enjoyed the video Jen? Your blueberry bread looks Soo Yummy as well as the lasagna!😋 I definitely remember the shake n bake for potatoes!🤗

[@PaulaIsing-xw7ut]

Just ordered your cookbook. Thanks for all you do and post.

[@HannahMattox]

My oven is a little wonky too 🤣 I gotta re-level it this weekend 🤣

[@tracywishom9999]

So true about the food combinations in Iowa. I lived in Waterloo Iowa and people would have peanut butter sandwiches with chili. Thanks for sharing this video

[@shirleymorgan9254]

The blueberry bread 🥖 looks delicious. Pasta salad 🥗 looks delicious. I love lasagna and the cottage cheese makes it delicious. The lasagna looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. I bet that cinnamon bun cake mix was yummy. Thank you for sharing.

[@whitneytucker1224]

Everything looked delicious 😋 But that blueberry 🫐 bread! Ooohhh 😍🥰💞

[@karencroft1322]

I do remember the shake and bake for potatoes they don't make it anymore but I do make my own seasoning and dampen the potatoes and shake in a bag 😋

[@leahgreene8569]

Yes!!!! Another Jen video!!!!!!

[@stacieezell3678]

Great video Jen as usual.😍😍😍

[@loriweaver5776]

Everything looked amazing! I was drooling watching you make that caprese salad. Definitely making that. I use ricotta and cottage cheese in lasagna. I grew up eating it with cottage cheese. Thanks for another great video.

[@buckeyethor]

I have a kid that doesn't like mashed potatoes too! So strange to me bc they are my favorite food! I remember shake n bake potatoes. I think one of the types was ranch flavored. My family marinates zucchini planks in italian dressing and grills them. So good!

[@tommiesaadler1005]

I always used cottage cheese in my lasagna. First recipe I used 50 yrs ago said ricotta or cottage cheese. I my small southern Illinois town did not have ricotta cheese. Love your videos.

[@LyricChevelle]

Cottage cheese is AMAZING in Lasagna...the question is WHY aren't you!? Your mix is the same one I use. My family is from the midwest..so it must be that?? I don't know but it's a magical mixture that hits every time!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You just made my FriYAY evening.

[@librarybirdbird]

My mom’s recipe for lasagna uses only cottage cheese but drained, so it’s just the curd. It’s one of my favorite mom dishes 😁❤️ maybe it’s an Iowa thing.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Interesting!

[@teresafarr7002]

I have always used cottage cheese in mine as well.

[@shan-anigans]

I love cottage cheese and a lot of times with tomatoey dishes I will top it with cottage cheese to mellow out the tomato. It looks delicious.

[@barbarajohnson83]

I really love those disposable pans. I use them for casseroles instead of a 9x13 pan. That way I put one in the freezer and have the dinner, it’s a great way to do it when it’s just one or two people. My tradition on Christmas Eve is to make homemade Lasagna. I will be doing it the same way. This method is really good to stretch you food budget.

[@jeniferriesenbeck866]

Our local Kroger had the cinnamon cake mix and cinnamon frosting! I stocked up!

[@kendrawalker9588]

Tator tot casserole delicious! Cottage cheese delicious in lasagna!

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Thanks, Jen! 🍁🌾🍂

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

On the caprese pasta salad you put blueberry bread. Just a heads up.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Whoops! 😂

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@Jen-Chapin lol it's ok. I said to myself that's a funny caprese pasta salad.

[@pinkelefant4ever]

Maybe a good mistake!

[@buckeyethor]

Me this week~ Holy Schmoly! Thanksgiving is next week! AGHHHHH!

[@brandis.1223]

Hey Jen, from the Midwest as well and agree with you about the cottage cheese in the lasagna it was what was available back in the day and it was cost effective?! I like it both ways as well. Love your videos!💕 Blessings to you from freezing 😫 Central Wisconsin!

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Ditto from next door in Nebraska. My family always had cottage cheese in the fridge and that is what mom used in her lasagna. I am not a fan of cottage cheese and the only way I will eat it is if it is in a lasagna. I think it could be put it in a food processor or mixer for a couple minutes and I think it would make it a creamier consistency if someone was really wanting more of a ricotta texture but definitely not necessary. The thing with cooking in my opinion is there is no one right way to do a lot of things. Part of cooking is the art of it and taking a recipe and using it as a jumping off point to create your own spin on it and make a dish that your family likes and will eat. There is no point in following a recipe to the letter if your family won't eat it prepared that way. Food is way too expensive to waste anything these days and to criticize what someone else makes a meal is just mean. If you don't like the way someone makes a dish, change it to the way you like it. Obviously baking is a bit different situation because there is more chemistry involved with leavening agents and so on, so you have to be a bit more careful with taking too many liberties with a recipe but not everyone has the time to shop multiple stores or access to certain ingredients as you mentioned. They may be unavailable in their area or they may be out of your budget,bso you have to work with what you have but that does not mean you still can't make a delicious meal that your family or someone else can enjoy. I'm sure your grandparents were so appreciative to receive the meal that you brought them, Jen. I'm sure that lasagna fed them at least three or four meals and was just plain comfort food to them while they were feeling ill. I hope they are both well again and I know how much your Lasagna Love families appreciate all of your efforts. I would be quite happy to receive a lasagna from you made with cottage cheese or whatever you chose to put in it on my porch! You are a fabulous home cook and have a lot of different recipes to offer and if it's not something someone wants to make, then just move on. There are things that you've made on your channel that had a flavor profile that I don't prefer, so it's just not something I make. For example, I'm probably the only person on the planet who does not like chili, which is odd because I really like Mexican food but anyway, sending you hugs and cheering you on n from next door in Nebraska!

[@randommorsels]

Do you have a link to the fork you used to stir the flour into the blueberries?

[@PixieLovesItAll]

Oooo dang, that Caprese Pasta Salad looks next level with the orecchiette, YUM! Fun fact, Sam's Club has that same brand of fresh sliced mozz 2/$8 whereas Walmart is nearly the same price for a single pound. Along with chocolate chips and real bacon bits that was one of the items that truly convinced me to get a Sam's membership this year as prices have near doubled per ounce, LOVE me some fresh mozz and I'm not ready to give it up for frugality yet 😆

[@stephaniehoover6704]

Hey, Jen. Can you link the sous vide you use? I'm hoping to do some research/ get ideas on the best brands. Thanks!

[@Jen-Chapin]

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[@treenaakers9429]

I have a technical question. My stand mixer (not a kitchenaid) didn't come with a paddle, nor is one available for it. Would you just use the regular beaters? The paddle seems so much better but not an option. TIA. Great video, Jen!

[@veronicaknutsen3853]

I would use the regular beaters for the blueberry bread, if you triple or quadruple the recipe it might be to much for the beaters to handle but you could do it two separate times/bowls

[@nikkifahey]

Do you get to pick everything from misfits?

[@crowdedisolation]

Hey, Jen. Good video. Have a delicious Thanksgiving.

[@jennifersmith8640]

My parents made lasagna with cottage cheese when I was growing up.

[@karencroft1322]

I wish we could get something like Misfit market here in Nova Scotia Canada

[@irasemabiggs6434]

Hello Jen, Love your recipes. I would like to know what do you use in your face before you put makeup. Your skin looks so pretty. Thank You

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thanks! Just moisturizer :)

[@lynneholmberg1092]

Only way I make my lasagna.. Cottage cheese, parsley, pepper a little salt and parm cheese all mixed together soo good.. I wonder if it’s because back in the day ricotta cheese wasn’t as available so they substituted the cottage cheese?? 🤔 PS.. I have never liked mashed potatoes.. it’s a texture thing lolol heard all the time growing up “how do you not like mashed potatoes “ 😂

[@DianaTx361]

Everything looked really good. I’ve never made blueberry bread and it looks delicious. Hope you have a great weekend! It’s almost turkey time. 🦃

[@aliciatrakas5920]

My mom uses cottage cheese in lasagna too.

[@HannahMattox]

That's almost a Mega Mama bowl! 😆

[@lindacomer2296]

Went to MISFITS site. Had to set up acct (including credit card info) before I can even view site. I won’t give my Cc info unless I want to order. So sad.

[@momwifehomelife692]

Love this video! Would love to see more dinner prep inspo! I'm a busy working mom of 2 boys who are in activities 5 days a week. I need to make or prep meals ahead of time. You are one of my favorites! Ps. Totally with you, who doesn't like mashed potatoes! I also feel that way about baked potatoes 😂

[@mom2nan552]

I love misfit market been using them for 2 years thank you frugalfitmon they have expanded so much and I can find always something new for my family to try.

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

With your bread could frozen berries be used or would that be too much liquid as they thawed?

[@alicialangerud9448]

I know its more work, but you could thaw them in a strainer so any excess moisture would drain. Just an idea.

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

@@alicialangerud9448 That sounds fairly easy. Thank you.

[@angelacollins1343]

How do you do it Jen! You are awesome, thanks

[@angelaforcier378]

I see you have help with your salad 😂

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Jen and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@kyliarector5440]

I always use cottage cheese for lasagna. I use fat-free bc it lowers the calories. And I don't even taste the difference.

[@bethfloyd8489]

My ex-husband wouldn’t eat lasagna if I used ricotta, he said it was gritty. So I would put cottage cheese in the food processor and he would eat it just fine. I’ll eat it either way. Everyone is so judgmental 🙄 I get lots of great ideas from you! Thanks for all you do!!

[@kristenrpeters]

“Not everyone in my family likes steak” …. You need a new family 🤪😂🥩

[@Jen-Chapin]

Will consider 🤣

[@elissaclark1975]

I'm a executive in retail and this week is our busiest time w black friday, I took my day off and meal prepped my lunches and snacks so I don't have to stress. Always a good plan to be prepared. Hugs friend Elissa modesto cali @elissa_tc