Let's make dinner together! 3 NEW recipes! Winner Dinner 185

[@dorkyvonmunchmunch9912]

One of my favorite aspects of your videos is watching the close captioning (I have significant hearing loss). The southern in you shows when you say "boil", it shows as "bowl". The captioning usually understands oil, but occasionally shows as oal. Makes me laugh every time. I look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays for sure. Keep on keepin' on!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Haha! 🤗

[@jesusislord2457]

I go to the transcript in the description and wonder who types them up?!? 👀 They ain't from around here. 😁🙃

[@nicks931]

She's so cute huh? Oil is oal, which rhymes with coal. And others too. All good!

[@ccl6192]

I married a southerner and the struggle is real when it comes to voice recognition software. AI technology absolutely CANNOT understand him. He gets so frustrated with Siri sometimes trying to voice to text or play a song. She never understands him correctly and always plays the most random music when he asks to hear a song. It’s so funny to me but it makes him super mad so I try REALLY hard not to laugh.

[@lb1460]

That's cute on oal n bowl😊

[@Pamela_Gram]

Yes, chicken fried steak is a truly southern thing.

[@yolandasantiago8201]

"Bless her heart, she ain't never had nothin' to eat" 😅😅😅 That Gracie Lou just brings so much joy to your family. I loved all your recipes today, but those chicken fried steaks are calling my name! I don't think I've ever seen them on any menu up here in New York.

[@nursekaren]

Try Toronto!!

[@nancybrewer8494]

I was told iced tea was "out of season" in the winter.

[@Nina-65]

This is my favorite channel to watch. 😊. Where else can you find delicious and easy meals AND be so entertained at the same time? You both make me laugh. I love it when Gracie Lou makes her entrance and you call her Ma’am. 😊. So cute! ❤❤❤

[@lisahoward1969]

@Nina-65 I agree with you..Mandy is my favorite as well😊

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks so much 😊 We love that you are here!!

[@Nina-65]

@@MandyintheMaking …please let Steven know that he was “almost” responsible for my drink going up and out my nose! I laughed so hard in the video when he bit into the hard bread! It’s like eating a turtle 🐢! Not his exact words but, I laughed so dang hard that I had to pause the video. 😂🤣

[@debrajackson3416]

Thank you for sharing the recipe I submitted. You made my day. I always double those recipe for leftovers. My husband takes it on the road with him.

[@susancollins9074]

It’s country fried steak and although your recipe looks delicious, it was overly complicated. Next time you might want to try coating the meat in flour, salt and pepper then pan fry in half the oil. That’s really all that’s needed. We always add onions to the pan while frying and then add flour for gravy.

[@nancybrewer8494]

It was chicken fried steak long before people started calling it country fried.

[@susancollins9074]

@@nancybrewer8494 I am 83 from southern Alabama and my mother and I remember her mother always called it County Fried Steak. So my first hand knowledge goes back to almost the year 1763. But you know best, bless your heart.

[@pamelaelizabethl2847]

I’m a long time subscriber…first time commenting. I’m an old Italian woman from the east but I’ve been in Iowa many years. Raised two big hungry marines and a daughter who loves food, twice that because the same in grandkids, so I’ve cooked many many meals. I also had a catering business and have cooked for huge numbers, so I know my stuff. Wanted to tell you that I’ve cooked many recipes you’ve shared and I love the hell out of watching you and your husband in the kitchen! Makes me smile ❤️

[@lisahoward1969]

Yes please on all three meals. Bless Gracie Lou's heart...she ain't never had nothing to eat 😂 Hmm, sounds like my 4 dogs that never get fed😂. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing.

[@sandimcdaniel2668]

Born and raised in the South and chicken fried steak has always been a staple. Yours looks perfect❣️

[@mississippigirl]

You and Steven are so much fun to watch, and your winner dinners are always delicious!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Glad you like them!

[@cynthiaives82]

Hi Mandy, this dyed in the wool New England girl is loving your channel and southern charm. Every year I decide on a different cookbook in which to make a different recipe from every month. This year I decided to make at least one of your meals a month. I discovered you right around Christmas and already made the Rice, Beans and Kielbasa. Yum. I'm all alone so I'll be halfing your halfs. Anyway I do have a tip for you, I've found the best thing to use for when you want to coat chicken, pork ect. in crumbs is a pie plate. It gives you the surface space of a plate, but with higher sides. I also use it for when I make French toast. And I've heated up Leftovers in the microwave because my dinner dishes are vintage. I hardly ever make pies but keep 2 pie plates in my cabinet. Oh yeah, I take the stems off the spinach too. They go into my bag of veggie scraps in the freezer for making my own veggies broth.

[@sherrylewis9327]

Also a singleton here and my pie plate gets used for my chef's salad. Lots of surface area for all the goodies.

[@bbgirl6741]

Steven is the best taste tester Gives Mandy the best description to her delicious cooking ,with complimentary and excitement. Love it , gonna show my husband , expect him to do the same 😂

[@tiffanythompson6135]

I love your channel. I always cant wait to make your recipes. I love when steven is with you in the kitchen.

[@bonniepwtf]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes messes no matter how hard I try not to. Just can't help it sometimes. 😀 Mandy, you made me laugh when you said Gracie was being violent with the cheese 🧀

[@barbaram5787]

I have the same problem making messes. Frustrating for me.

[@pattiestarzynski]

Chicken Fried Steak is southern. My Momma was born in NC then they all (the family) moved to Whitmire SC. I ate LOTS of southern food and still eat. I do cook southern food and good northern cooking ❤

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

You need to use the doubled up brown bag shake method to bread meat and no messy plates or counter just chuck it away when done.

[@rosestormer]

I live in central Illinois and chicken fried steak is definitely a thing here. I grew up on it and my boys also loved it growing up.

[@jamiemchenry54]

Tip for you if you make home made gravy with chicken fried steak I use the left over seasoned flour to make the gravy. I don't put corn stack my flour coating so not sure how that would affect the gravy. You could mix all the seasons before you put in the corn starch at set some a side

[@debsa-nonymous]

Canadian here and I can tell you that chicken-fried steak IS a Southern thing. However, I used to travel to Seattle/Everett in WA and it's everywhere there so ... let's just say it's Southern from ME! lol

[@joycevally7878]

One of my husbands favorites, southern fried steak. I love the pioneer gravy mix. Their sausage gravy is so good. I might add some extra sausage to it just to kick it up, but it's great alone.

[@cindy2252]

Mandy to the mustard bottle: "you're gonna be ok" 😂🤣😂❤

[@MandyintheMaking]

LOL - I talk to everything. 😂

[@lornahardin4563]

I cracked up.

[@christine1973]

Gracie Lou, sometimes just make a bad day turn into a better day, so thank you for sharing her with us.

[@Pamela_Gram]

Mandy, whenever I bread something I put my breaded meat on my cookie drying rack to let the breading set on the meat before cooking. That way the breading really attaches to the meat so It never falls off. I let it sit on that drying rack for about 5 mins before I cook it. Just an FYI for ya. We love chicken fried steak too.

[@MandyintheMaking]

I love that tip, Pamela! Thank you!

[@lynnbogdanovich5284]

Lol..The eggs and hot sauce were like a Picasso painting with the crazy face. Love it!

[@shannonmcmullen3916]

I couldn't think of a better way to end my birthday than hangin out with y'all!!!! Thanks for making me smile!!!! Love y'all!!!

[@bigdavedownunder]

13:12 if you leave the root end on the onion no more tears 😢 leave it to the last thing you cut

[@kimmie-kat]

Kentucky loves chicken/country fried steak and gravy

[@Frozenpotsticker]

When dipping the tenders into the four (the yuk part) if you know how to use chop sticks or tongs are a great way to keep your fingers clean....

[@KirstenJamerson]

I made country fried steak last Sunday and you’re right it’s a southern staple. And I only make it in the “Southern Oven” aka deep frying. 😂 Even though I just made it, I kinda want it again. Hi Steven and Gracie Lou!

[@patsyguthrie8520]

I use that gravy mix all the time we love it and it is good for breakfast just add sausage and it is really good

[@cabannapierce4870]

Glad to know I’m not the only one with mustard sounds and a cheese tax. Love your channel!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Yes! Thank you! :)

[@rickmiller4202]

Another great edition. Two things to consider. ALWAYS choke up on a knife, so your thumb, first finger, and sometimes second, are on the metal right in front of the handle. MUCH more control. Cutting an onion, or other dense veg. with a finger on top of the blade is not safe. Also the breading. Wet, and dry method. You were using your left hand to pick up the tenders from the drench, place that item on the plate with the dredge. The other hand only handles whatever is already in the dry coating mix, and to place it, in an air-fryer basket, on a pan, or holding tray, etc. Always glad to see the notification pop up for a new vid.

[@marysuehaag1621]

I keep a box of gloves in my kitchen for breading things. Peel the icky gooey glove off when finished and voila! No mess. I also double dip my chx fry. First like you did in flour mixture then wet mix again THEN in crushed ritz. I freeze them awhile so breading stays on them fry. Oh. Yum. Yes, peppered gravy is next best thing to homemade. I make it in the pan with the drippings and you can’t tell the difference.

[@owllife65]

Hey Mandy ,I'm from North Dakota when I was little my mom made it all the time ,now I pass it down to my girl showing they how my mom made it n the love it.

[@denisekirsch3759]

Tip I use my airfryer for all my fried stuff, since gallbladder removal in August. When frying in airfryer make sure you coat the flour where there is no dryness of flour showing. I make fried fish by dipping in egg and then in flour/cornmeal. My husband thinks its as good as frying it in oil on stove. We love watching you both and love hiow real you keep it!!😊

[@toniclark2953]

I am making the Chicken fried steak, oh yum

[@brooklynnrose]

I love watching you guys you make me smile. and you are yourselves. and Pioneer gravy is the best. only ones I get. Love them all. the bisquit one they have is so good for sausage to put on bisquits.

[@scwillman6242]

Mandy you make me laugh! You are awesome! So glad I found you. Appreciate what you help me do for my family. Dinner ideas are not nearly as hard because of you!

[@ccrock5810]

That sweet kitty is so adorable and I love you and your husband so much

[@mariannlyda9509]

Chicken Fried Steak is one of my all time favorites.. when making the breading, along with the seasonings, I also add about a teaspoon or 2 of lemon pepper. Just adds a touch of added flavor.

[@julesjackson9185]

I do too... And I use the green Tabasco. .. I am from Ohio I grew up in it... Making all 3 of these... yum

[@MandyintheMaking]

Oh I love that!

[@wendykornfein3337]

I treasure your southern fried steak recipe. Thank you.

[@gracesmith5976]

Yes it a southern thing.

[@jillcarlson2076]

Thanks for the fun video again! I’m making the country fried steak tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas for dinner. For me, that’s the hard part of cooking...deciding on what to cook! 🥰💕🙏🦋

[@vickimirshak9153]

yes chicken fried steak is for sure Southern! Us Northerners do not fry much unless its air fried.

[@junehuber6577]

Hi Mandy made the Cheeseburger Pasta dish tonight and it was yummy! Your Worcestershire tip was a good one. A big “Thank you” to you and your viewer Deb who sent that recipe in. Lord bless and keep you, and your family, always!

[@masmojo8220]

You guys are ADORABLE! If my husband had shown the appreciation the common tater shows I would have cooked waaaaaay more. It’s no fun cooking for someone who “eats to live” when you want the appreciation of someone who “lives to eat”! Best husband ever!

[@christinebeaudoin8703]

Hi Mandy! I am a northern girl and I have never had chicken fried steak. In fact I have never deep fried anything. Im such a klutz I would burn myself for sure. Love watching every Friday! 😊

[@amyskelton4302]

In Texas we have chicken fried steak as a STAPLE!! Especially since I’m married to a Cowboy!! Ours is just salt and pepper and milk/buttermilk ad flour. ❤️❤️

[@suebigger5097]

Love watching both of you cook. You two are so cute in the kitchen 🥰

[@nancyanne1402]

Momma always used pork cube steaks to make this. She was born and lived in Michigan until she was 57. Her mom , dad and grandparents all were born and raised in Michigan. Not sure where our “southern” came from! lol!

[@nicolecourtney8688]

I love your videos. I am going through a lot rn and you're videos are on in the background all the time even when I'm not watching or have seen them multiple times. You're voice is so soothing and you're family is so beautiful and real ❤️

[@kimsanders8832]

I grew up in Kansas and we loved chicken fried steak. ❤❤

[@Estranged180]

1: Yes, chicken fried steak is a 100% southern thing, that somehow managed to reach us here in NY, by way of a buffet restaurant that has since gone bankrupt (guess all you can eat is a bad idea sometimes) 2: I haven't really gone and fried anything on the stovetop like that, mainly because I didn't have the cookware needed. Now, I have an enameled cast iron dutch oven, and an enameled cast iron deep frying pan. I'm ready to fry some sh*t (and started with an American take on an Austrian staple. Weinerschitzel, only I used a pounded flat pork chop. My wife loved that, so I did some chicken too. Again, loved it, and told me the obvious thing. "It's not greasy", so I knew I had it right.) 3: This week, I've tried a couple older recipes you've featured. Let me just say that neither one of them had leftovers. 4: When you said the Cheeseburger Pasta needed 3/4 lb of beef, and 1 1/2 cups of pasta, and used 1 lb of pasta, and 1 1/2 cups of pasta, it threw me. I'd have used the lb of meat, and the whole lb of pasta (you were looking for 3/4 of that box, btw) It would keep the ratios just right.

[@rosalieholdaway6017]

Chicken fried steak just plain in the instant pit is good too. I used a spoon to cut it

[@southernboycookin5383]

It is a country thang. We call it country fried steak, but is our dish all over the South. Looks like it's done right heh. In Texas, they call it 'chicken friend steak'. heh

[@ellengordon2933]

Chicken fried anything is definitely a Southern thing. I’m a Northerner and I love it!

[@teetotalerh5346]

I've always had trouble with the coating falling off my cubed steak. I just made your recipe and we loved it! I think the corn starch made all the difference. The batter was tender and crispy. I didn't have buttermilk but I gave it a splash of beer in the milk egg mixture. I could've used lemon juice or vinegar to make buttermilk but the beer added a nice flavor to it. Thank you so much for this awesome recioe. It's a definite keeper!

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

From Wisconsin, I've been eating chicken fried steak all my life. Just love it, it warms my soul.

[@derekmelonas546]

I live in Connecticut..chicken fried steak is DEF. A southern thing...ive only ever heard of it at cracker barrel. Not a common dish here lol love u mandy!

[@Tina-yn1ir]

I always smile when I get notified you posted a new video. ❤ I love your videos and recipes. Gracie Lou is so adorable! I just love her. You crack me up. I often forget ingredients and to marinate too. You’re so cute😂 I’m in CA and have never had chicken fried steak. It’s on the menu at some restaurants here. I know many people who love it though. Perhaps I’ll give it a try. I do love a good gravy. Biscuits and gravy is delicious.

[@sharonrabner7653]

The first time I had Chicken fried steak was in Texas. A friend made it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was her husbands favorite meal.

[@sharonrabner7653]

Sorry. Meant to say It was his favorite. I wasn't.

[@sherrylewis9327]

LOL!!

[@tonyaknight9688]

My husband thinks Steven sounds like Tom Hanks. Lol! I bought a chopper after watching you a few times and love it. Hubby saw the cheese grater and thinks we might need one. I noticed you don't use pre shredded very often.

[@batrn7236]

Born and raised in California and my absolute favorite breakfast is chicken fried steak, eggs with biscuits and gravy. Just love your videos. Thank you.

[@catherinehope6641]

I use a pie plate when I coat chicken.

[@lisahoward1969]

I've been looking forward to this all day🙂

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks Lisa!

[@lisahoward1969]

​@@MandyintheMakingyou're quite welcome!

[@googleuser5507]

One of your northern friends here. I believe chicken fried steak is a southern thing. I can never even find cube steaks in any of my grocery stores.

[@melindablunk613]

I’m in Ohio and we have cube steak in our grocery stores. They also sell frozen chicken fried steaks at Walmart.

[@googleuser5507]

@@melindablunk613 Yes, I have seen the frozen ones.

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

Find them readily in MN

[@gigidahl1664]

Thank you for sharing Ali your videos with me ❤❤❤

[@deborahmullins8139]

Yes, it is a southern thing. I was born and raised in NJ, I moved south about 30 years ago. I experience my 1st Chicken Fried Steak Dinner in Texas and started craving it a month later.

[@kathybullock4834]

I Definitely have to agree that the days you're on are just the Best. You and Steven are So Pisitive, So Funny and together make Decisions food! All bbn of these are a Must try and the Cheeseburger one sounds Great. You did use the Pioneer Peppered Gravy Mix before. It was when you made the Biscuit Sausage Breakfast Casserole. BTW I make that one often and we Love it!! I use the Pioneer Gravy Mixes Alot and Love all of them if you're in a pinch. Love you Mandy and I tell everyone to watch you. Have a Great weekend and can hardly wait to see what you have for us next week!❤♥️

[@lisah1350]

Yes chicken fried steak is definitely a southern dish. Love your accent too Mandy.

[@susancarnegie3794]

We love the pioneer pepper gravy..we make sausage gravy with homemade biscuits, and hamburger gravy over toast with that mix..super easy dinner and breakfast

[@violetwithey4618]

Chicken fried steak is also a northern favorite too. Roll Tide😊

[@violetwithey4618]

My son said he's in mourning

[@toshapowers8121]

I use the pioneer gravy packet in my potato soup

[@Rynn74]

Mandy again you have knocked the recipes out of the park. Your side ones looked amazing too!! Btw on your chicken fried steak my mom used to make them that way too another thing she used to do is cut the cube steak in slices and would call them steak fingers.

[@PatsyMellen]

I make that gravy and add some cooked sausage for biscuits and gravy. Quick and easy for breakfast. Chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are a Midwest thing also.

[@efj0096]

Have you ever tried putting your panko flour mix in a storage bag and shake them like shake n bake less mess and much easier ❤ lot's of love from New Jersey ❤hope your staying warm ❤

[@marzeezee]

I do all my flouring this way. So much neater, not to mention , I can't deal with the meds on my hands 😁

[@Jeanette6791]

I made the cheeseburger pasta for supper tonight and oh my goodness, it was delicious! My family loved it including my 7 year old granddaughter. Thank you for this yummy recipe ❤

[@lynnbrown1969]

When breading chicken I normally use one hand to dip into the wet mixture and the other into the dry mixture. It seems to keep my hand from getting so gummy. Everything you cooked looks amazing! Y'all stay warm in this cold weather :)

[@karensweet6530]

We love Country Fried Steak n Gravy! Making Gravy is some easy and taste better than Any packet mix! Just add flour to your grease n dripping where you fried the steaks, salt n pepper, cook the flour for a minute and add milk! Let it simmer til your consistency and pour it up! So easy and only takes about 3 minutes! You know! But the taste is so much better! We have this about ever 2 weeks... I'm gonna try the Cheeseburger one tonight! It'll be so good! I'll have to triple it for my bunch! I feed 61/2 people! The 1/2 being my 2 yr old great grandson! Lol. He eats anything I put in front of him! I love it he's not picky! My little man! Lol. Thanks Mandy. God Bless. 🙏🙏❤❤🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@elvia2682]

I had to come here and comment once i saw the pioneer gravy. Thats the one my family likes. I learned to make it from scratch but its just easier to make it from a packet sometimes.

[@coldcountess]

It's a Picasso type image !! I've never tried, Chicken Fried Steak & honestly not sure if I want to. You said it right, Mandy !!

[@Amanda-rv8to]

Pioneer brand gravy products make great gravy for sausage gravy and biscuits. But it is a bit heavy on the pepper, so you can dilute it a bit with milk.

[@dianeguy7452]

Yes I believe chicken fried steak is definitely southern since I’m in Jersey and you don’t see it too much here looks delicious!

[@betsysimpson9322]

Thank you for mentioning Saban in a nice light. It's been rough here. Now couches and many players gone to the portal. Scary!, We will see how it goes. The meals looked good. The storms and frigate weather is really hurting us in Alabama. You all stay safe and keep warm.

[@Jo-AnnBurch]

I'm from Ontario, Canada and my mom made this when I was a teenager. She probably learned it from a TV show or a magazine. I love chicken fried steak and have made it many times. My friends look me at like "what the heck is that" and then they taste it. lol Everyone I have ever made it for has loved it.

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good afternoon Mandy and Steven and thank you for sharing your yummy meals

[@nfakhgd]

The Pioneer white gravy is what I use. And it is so delicious.

[@maryhutto]

You cook like I do. You can see it on my clothes before you see it on the table .❤

[@PutOnCharity123]

Yum! Can't wait to try these. I'm sending them to my son, also, because they're right up his alley. Thanks for sharing, Mandy! ❤

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

You are the most real and relatable person! 🤣🤣🤣 Even I can make a mess! 🤣🤣🤣 Maybe that means I can follow the recipes.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here….I use the Pioneer Gravy all the time!! Yum. It can be a bit thick I add more milk to mine😊

[@kimberlyberquist2347]

We are from Idaho and Chicken Fried Steak is one of our favorite meals!

[@kayperkayful]

My Kitty perks up every time she hears yours meow…lol ❤️

[@kathimeadows7869]

Great recipes today! And your cat just makes me smile!

[@jlongino51823]

I’ve put the cheeseburger filling you made on Hawaiian Rolls and the only difference is layer on cheese, filling then sprinkle cheese. I have added a tablespoon of Dukes to my mixture too. So good! Highly recommend the sliders.

[@aprilmurphy7231]

I have done chicken in the air fryer. Just coat tgem really good in a healthy oil such as grapeseed oil or avocado oil. It will turn out really nice and crispy. Love your recipes Mandy ❤

[@sherrymacias346]

I believe a messy cook is the best cook!

[@brendamartin9811]

My husband and I have have been to 38 states (missing the far Northeastern states) and always eat at mom and pop diners. Almost all of them have chicken fried steaks with pepper gravy. I'm going to make the cheeseburger dish tonight. Love your channel.

[@stephanieboncuk5201]

That gravy is so so good, but your right homemade is best

[@bethriker4601]

Love all of your videos! Lamest Texas claims to be the birthplace of the Chicken Fried Steak. I was born and raised in Georgia and my mom would cook this all the time. Loved it then and still love it and make it today ❤