What’s for Dinner | EASY BUDGET FRIENDLY Family Meal Ideas | January 2023

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Josh and kids are blessed to have you. Everything you cook always looks and sounds delicious.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@KristinStepp you're welcome, friend.

[@tarlandburke272]

Yes I agree

[@elizabethbyrd3923]

Agree!!!!!!! Kristin’s is my fav channel to watch

[@juliewalters74]

Hey girl the quickest way for me to remove the seeds and ribs of a jalapeño is actually with a spoon. You just drag it over and it pulls the seeds and ribs right out :)

[@terrigaines1812]

I run the deli at a Redi Mart and we use Robinson's sausage patties. They are DELICIOUS 😋

[@holliecoombs9772]

We make the jalapeño popper grilled cheese FREQUENTLY in our house! To make it easier we just buy the little tub of jalapeño cream cheese the Philadelphia brand. It is so good!! Definitely one of our favorite easy meals!

[@lirpa1981]

When making breakfast gravy. You can also use half water half milk you can use e vapor after milk and regular milk or evaporated milk and water. With the price of everything right now, try to find ways to stretch what you have. I’ve started using evaporated milk and powdered milk to cook with. Used evaporated milk to make cornbread the other day and it was the best cornbread I’ve ever made.

[@scrapstampcreate]

I made some sausage gravy recently. I hadn't made it in at least 20 years, but I saw you making it in a video. I'm proud to say I can still make it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@kelseywasson5651]

Adding a couple of dashes of worchestshire to your gravy takes it up a notch !

[@janesookraj4626]

I just wanted to comment and say I watched your videos when I was 15-16 years old with My daughter and mom I loved your videos even to today watching you cook and using your meal recipes for my family helped me a lot and even made my darker place brighter and easier to be in thank you for being amazing ❤️😊

[@KristinStepp]

Aw this is the sweetest comment, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me that. I’m so happy I could help. 💗💗

[@karencristobal4999]

Holy sheet. Those sandwiches. Next level everything.

[@tarlandburke272]

I mean your my new favorite go to easy meal cooker like y'all are really doing it. I look forward to seeing what you cooking 😁

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank youuuu! ❤️

[@hannahjones5519]

We used to do that all the time I used to work at Jersey Mike's and that was one popular item was sub in a tub

[@medievalmayhem164]

When I get your notifications, I always stop to watch! Getting ready to go grocery shopping, your recipes ingredients will be on my list!

[@KristinStepp]

Aw you’re the best! ❤️

[@christinatareski8882]

Those grilled cheese sandwiches look amazing!

[@nancyfarkas3592]

That breakfast bowl looks delicious! Not a breakfast person either. Im not usually hungry in the morning

[@christinatareski8882]

Teriyaki chicken looks incredible. Totally making that.

[@kristathehungrymelon]

Ha! I'm eating meatballs subs on frozen French bread that's been there since March while watching this. I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@amandavillarreal2604]

My hubby loved the breakfast bowls! Thanks for the idea.

[@lisaveenstra7098]

I am going to try the breakfast bowls, we have breakfast for dinner once every week.

[@Sara_OHH]

Use parchment paper to line your baking dishes. I'll still wash my pans after but there is zero scrubbing involved 😊

[@saraspara9365]

Your videos are always so relatable and inspirational! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! 🥰❤️

[@ifthecreekdontrise]

The grilled cheese looked delish! The sub in a tub -ha what an interesting name! This is an old-school salad like I used to get from subway probably 20 years ago. I used to love getting those!

[@msmechanic]

Such a gem! I love your videos they are simple and to the point and when I a busy and only have 20 minnies to myself I can watch this rather than scour the internet for recipes that have been duplicated with new pictures. LOVE IT!!

[@alwayzmieme2988]

My fav recipe was the lasagna soup because I love me some lasagna.

[@GalaxyElfJess]

Julia Pacheco has a really good white chicken lasagna soup recipe I've tried that was delicious, my husband and I both loved it! If you're wanting to try a different recipe for it next time I definitely recommend trying that one :) I'm going to try the one you made as well and cut back on the Italian seasoning because yeah, a tablespoon is a bit much for that. Excited to try it!

[@bonniepwtf]

Can't tell you how much I look forward to your videos. It all looked great but the one I'm going to try first is the jalapeño bacon grilled cheese. I use the same tomato basil soup & like you, I will never go back to Campbell's after having it. Thanks for sharing these yummy meal ideas.

[@murphy81775]

Those breakfast bowls are genius!!!

[@kimbuettner8614]

Love watching your videos because I feel like our families have similar tastes. My husband would be all over those breakfast bowls and grilled cheese ( and the kids would eat theirs customized ;))

[@lesliebaker6244]

I can't wait to try the sub in a tub! Thanks for the great videos!

[@leannecoffey6721]

Wow...the grilled cheese sandwich looks awesome

[@LiveMagiKarlee]

The chicken teriyaki recipe sounds great!! I hope to give that one a try this week!

[@deseraenicole5445]

Made the grilled cheese tonight. Omg was so good. My husband wouldn’t stop raving about it lol

[@diannamlittle]

I don't like Italian seasoning either. Not sure why. But when it's called for in a recipe, I use the same measurement with 50/50 dried Basil and dried Oregano. Works for us! Love all your recipes!

[@candicewells6618]

For those amazing grilled cheeses, I wonder if you could use a can of green chiles mixed with cream cheese instead of foolin with the jalepenos....?! Per usual, everything looks incredible!!! I can't wait to try all of these.

[@christinatareski8882]

Love those frozen great value biscuits. So easy and just as good as when I bake from scratch.

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Cant wait to make the teriyaki chicken 😊 everything was delicious and presented beautifully 😋🤗 thank you for sharing your recipes 👍🤗💜👍👍 👍👍🤗

[@Jojobean22.]

Omg omg omg this stuff looks amazing and I will most definitely be trying the breakfast bowl and the tomoato soup and grilled cheese

[@christinatareski8882]

French bread pizza is a family favorite. So simple, delicious and filling.

[@lindashively2530]

I’ve noticed that my like/dislike of Italian seasoning depends on how much rosemary is in it. I’m not a huge Rosemary fan. I have started adding a mixture of dried oregano and dried basil instead and have been a lot happier

[@christinatareski8882]

"Sub in a tub" is basically a bread less sandwich. Subway does them so well.

[@LindaLou-oh6qz]

Lots of good looking recipes to try. You are on creative lady. Thank you so much for taking your time out and sharing the "good stuff" with us. I appreciate you! Take care.

[@terriedahl9725]

I love your cooking so much you truly inspire me.

[@sweetheart5062]

Try Trader Joe’s roasted red pepper tomato 🍅 soup 🥣 it’s my fave, so good!

[@terrigaines1812]

Kristin, I don't know if you know this or not but this is your 165th What's For Dinner video!!!

[@donnadivis8654]

Hi. Everything looked fantastic. I get so many great ideas from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@sherikrause4465]

Jalapeño toasted cheese sandwich who would’ve thought definitely must try. Lots of those recipes looked yummy and something different thank you for that!

[@retaillove3062]

That breakfast bowl is something i gotta make !

[@tammytanner3663]

love the way you made the lasagna soup better than some of the others.

[@teresah4190]

I love the idea of adding the jalapeño and cream cheese to a grilled cheese sandwich!

[@mrippeon5596]

I love the sub in a tub. Banana peppers are delicious in it also.

[@mom4life513]

If you ever cut jalapeños or any chilis. You can wash your hands with salt and lemon/lime and it takes the spiciness away from your hands. Your meals looks scrumptious 😋

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & for the tip!

[@ljke]

My husband does the same thing with his breakfast food! lol I make the sub in a tub but we call it grinder salad. I mix the mayo with the sub dressing, red wine vinegar, garlic puree, oregano or italian seasoning all together and then mix it with the shredded lettuce. I heat the meat and cheese a little bit and then add it all together. I eat it as a salad or on a low carb wrap and then grilled on each side. SO GOOD!

[@AuroraTigress]

I'm definitely gonna have to try the breakfast bowls and jalapeño popper grilled cheeses.

[@murphy81775]

If you decide to try lasagna soup again, check out The Pioneer Woman’s version. We loved it.

[@doandroidzdream]

I made the sub in a tub today - turned out great :) ty for the idea

[@KristinStepp]

So happy to hear that! ❤️

[@susanc620]

If you ever do that soup again use italian sausage and more cream and your favorite jar pasta sauce

[@briarrose]

I love love loooove the Skinnytaste Lasagna Soup she has on her website. I don’t like Italian seasoning either.

[@hello-vs4me]

Thanks for your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

[@beckyhines3814]

Everything looks so good! 👍 Have a good week.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@tayelmore]

That grilled cheese looks and sounds so good!

[@subrosa7mm]

The subs in the tub looks amazing. But at $9/lb for sliced deli meat, I may have to wait to try it.

[@ddilgrl]

Just use a spoon and run it down the halves, super quick

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

The breakfast bowls look delicious 😋. I already dip my hash browns in my biscuits and gravy or just put a little gravy on the side if I don't want biscuits and gravy

[@FlorenceFF13]

I use spaghetti sauce in my lasagna soup and less broth. No added italian seasoning as I do not like it. It is good that way

[@tracywishom9999]

My goodness you just ended baseball season, every recipe you shared, you knocked it out of the park. And I'm also obsessed with progresso tomato soup... Thank you so much 👏👏

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! 💗

[@susanberry3676]

Everything looks delicious!

[@nelliep7]

Try using Italian pork or turkey sausage (remove the casing) in lasagna soup. I’m kind of the same about Italian seasoning. Dried thyme and rosemary can be really strong. Often I’ll just use a teaspoon or so of dried oregano instead.

[@chanelgiles7316]

The lasagna soup recipe I love has sausage instead of beef and I think the thing that really makes It yummy is fire roasted canned tomatoes and letting the tomato paste cook and change color to more of a rust color. I also always season the ricotta and I always skip Italian seasoning and just add some I know I like. I bet if you try making it another time and adjust a few things you will love It. 😊

[@beanie7547]

That breakfast sausage looked very lean. I bet it tastes amazing.

[@arlenerodriguez4314]

I can watch you vids all day long, because you make some seriously YUMMY DINNERS!! And, you have such a sweet spirit. 😁😁 I am also not a big fan of Italian Seasoning, so when called for, I use very little. I absolutely gotta try the "Breakfast Bowl". 🥓 I LOVE breakfast for dinner. I wanted to ask if the Jalapeno Popper Grill Cheese is super spicy, 🥪cuz I can't handle that, but it looked so mouthwatering. 😋😋 Grill cheese & tomato soup - DEEE-LICOUS!! I have to try the Progresso for sure. THANK YOU KRISTEN!! Arlene

[@nikkipendleton1347]

Love your videos. I get so excited when i get the notification that you posted a new one. Thanks for all the inspiration ❤

[@candyrain1971]

Everything looked yummy. I am going to try that teriyaki chicken. Thank you for sharing. God bless all!

[@toastedmarshmallowkitchen7911]

All of these recipes look delicious! I always look forward to your videos!

[@mariabperez9672]

You are the best and I love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! 💗

[@Gidget13mwa]

Random thing but I have that same strainer with red and black. Got it at the Dollar Tree and it’s one of favorite kitchen tools😂😂. What delicious meals!👍👍

[@candygedon9951]

I absolutely love your channel!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@debbiering2272]

These were amazing!! I can't wait to try the chicken teriyaki but with plain rice and broccoli only!! That should be so good!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Jojo-gx8gv]

I can’t wait to make the jalapeños pepper grilled cheeses!!! I’m going to try mix the cheese into the cream cheese mixture just kinda seems easier 🤷🏻‍♀️ I LOVE that I found your channel!

[@SunnyInSecond]

Happy new year! Everything looks delish as usual🎉

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Drop everything and watch!

[@KristinStepp]

❤️

[@angeladawson5383]

Definitely ❤

[@kerrivacs7507]

Hey Kristin I have an question? The subs in a tub is such a great idea I absolutely love that. My daughters work is looking for like 5 different Inexpensive food theme days for like 65 people any ideas I was thinking the sub in a tub but how much you think that would run for that amount of people?

[@KristinStepp]

I’m not sure about the cost but deli meat is expensive right now unless you can catch it on sale. My first thought as an idea would be a baked pasta like lasagna or spaghetti with salad and garlic bread. That meal can really stretch and be pretty inexpensive. Or chili!

[@kerrivacs7507]

@@KristinStepp thank you so much 😊

[@jodidonaldson2923]

Me too!!

[@tinaellis4844]

I can't wait to try these. 😋

[@Randy8923]

Delicious recipes. Enjoyed.

[@amberwissel3244]

Great idea s, as always

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! 😊

[@tracykrueger1096]

Thanks for all the recipes. I will be making them all. You make my shopping list so easy.

[@TheMjsPrincess]

Kristin I love your channel so much, you are always my number one go to for new meal ideas! Making the breakfast in a bowl for dinner right now!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy!

[@coreyblackburn9953]

So excited to try the teriyaki chicken. It looks amazing and I love teriyaki. Simple ingredients too! Thanks for sharing

[@christeenprice5637]

Everything looks great,thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@rebeccaselsky8491]

I can't get onboard with the lasagna soup either. I never make it because it just doesn't sound good. I don't know why because I love lasagna LOL We are not a fan of Italian seasoning either so that may be it. I'll be making those jalapeno grilled cheese sandwiches this weekend! Looked so, so good.

[@terriedahl9725]

I do not like it either and I am Italian. If a recipe calls for it I don't use.

[@samanthaortiz6595]

Looks delicious

[@kiittykawaiii]

These recipes r so delicious omg haha I wanna try em all

[@joycedunnell6411]

whenever I bake any meat in a dish, I always put in foil for easy clean up.

[@nancybastarache6063]

Thank you Kristin. I always get some dinner recipe ideas! I love your videos.

[@BlehhhBlooo]

I’m from Oregon so tillamook is the only cheese I buy it’s sooooo good

[@lenoraw1098]

If you find Italian seasoning leaves a bitter taste-just add a pinch of sugar. Solves the problem at my house!

[@willcook6967]

Italian seasoning mix is very strong. Sticking to just oregano and basil would work out much better for you, a half tbsp or even a little less would've been ideal. I make sauce all the time, but the idea for a lasagna soup sounds absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be making this very soon. For the sausage gravy, my favorite hack is to buy the shelf stable quart of milk from the dollar store. It's just the right amount of milk for the recipe, and since it's shelf stable, it's already at room temperature so you can put warm milk into the recipe instead of cold. The meal cooks up so much quicker this way and is not only a time saver but it costs less energy wise to cook. Milk is around $5 a gallon where I live so I'm not actually paying more for the shelf stable option. I do the same with ground beef. Sometimes I cook it real thick and make cream versions of sloppy joes on roll. Killer sandwich, believe it or not. Pairing an antipasto with the French bread pizza is a great meal. I like giving the salami a quick heat in a pan after cooking my eggs (10-15 seconds tops) and making a breakfast sandwich. You'd be surprised how the flavor of salami changes with just a quick cook. These are some pretty nice ideas you've got and I will definitely try that lasagna soup.

[@KristinStepp]

Great tips, thank you!!

[@tammifields4142]

What more can I say.....Your meals ALWAYS look Absolutely DELICIOUS!😋😋 Your sub bowl looked So Yummy!

[@beybslifeintheus494]

yummy food

[@venusgal2706]

Some great ideas. I especially liked the breakfast bowl and grilled cheese idea. I so prefer spaghetti over lasagna that I never make lasagna and despite the people who are making it, I wouldn't want it as a soup. If someone else made it or it was an option at a restaurant would I turn it down? No. But I am not going to rush to make it. I think part of it is I like straight spaghetti sauce and not having it creamed up with ricotta, cream cheese nor any other milk product. I can eat a creamy tomato soup but I don't want that on my pasta. Give me bolognese any day. :)

[@brittany3366]

As soon as I saw you add a whole T of Italian I was like “Nooooo!” I feel like some recipes call for SO much. I like to add it 1/4 t at a time and taste as I go because I feel the same as you and hate when it’s the dominant flavor.