EASY COMFORT FOOD DINNERS | WEEKNIGHT MEALS | WINNER DINNERS | NO. 107

[@Sumiicho]

Korean here!✋🏼white pepper is more mild and earthy and has a flavor profile more suited for asian cooking! It goes great with spicy, fiery, garlicky, gingery punchy flavors!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you!!!

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

Yeah, what she said...😂😂😂😂

[@v-gailprice3443]

As I stated in my comment I have never used it but by your description I think I'm adding it to my shopping list as we make a LOT of Asian type foods at home, TY !!

[@kristadoll8015]

Huh, good to know! I had no idea.

[@TruthSeekerNC]

Thanks for clarifying that. I always said that white pepper was a waste of money but obviously I was wrong! 😆

[@MrsRia79]

Right when your hubby says “Wow!” Before explaining anything, I know it’s going to be a good one to make 😆

[@Whatsthedeal106]

That’s every meal lol

[@MrsRia79]

@@Whatsthedeal106 right!? Lol!!!

[@faithpackett3315]

Mandy. Your my sister. Your videos aren't comfort food to be. They are emotional comfort. I'm going thru a huge mental trama and honestly it really does comfort be to seat down to Mandy in the making. Thank you girl.... From Idaho

[@IManifestSource]

I made this stir fry tonight and with “yums and ooohs” my husband said “you can make this again” which is the HIGHEST praise he gives a meal -sort of like Steven saying it’s a “ go back “. I thoroughly enjoy you and your videos, your family (especially Miss Gracie Lou- we rescue abandoned, neglected and abused animals so no offense to the 2 legged in your family but Missie Lou-Lou just steals my heart), and the joy y’all bring to us “subbies”!

[@FutureMrsWarwick]

I'm in it for Steven's reactions at this point. LOL He's so sweet. I wonder if he's that nice IRL.

[@cathynations7169]

I made a delicious red enchilada sauce that has incredible flavor. You can try it when you are unable to find the canned. ❤ 2 Tbls All Purpose flour 2 Tbls. Olive Oil 1 Tbls chili powder (more if you prefer spicy up to 4 Tbls.) 1 tsp. Onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp oregano 1 pinch of sugar 2 Tbls. Butter 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 2 Tbls. Tomato paste Make a roux by adding flour to olive oil and whisking together over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add in spices. Whisk for 30 seconds. Add in chicken broth and blend well for about a min. Add in tomato paste and butter and blend together well. Let simmer on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. I poured it into a glass measuring cup for easy pouring. It is so full of flavor. 😋

[@CmeC1982]

Thank you Cathy! I am an American living in England and I can’t get the red enchilada sauce in the can here. Thanks!

[@cathynations7169]

@@CmeC1982 You are most welcome! Trust me, after you have tried this one you would never want the canned one again anyway. Enjoy!

[@audreyolive1617]

@@cathynations7169 thanks for the sauce recipe added to my recipe journal ready when I make the soup. Don't know if I can get cans of it in England but now I don't need to trawl round looking

[@cathynations7169]

@@audreyolive1617 Yes, of course, glad to share with everyone. I hope you enjoy it.

[@jeanclark1815]

I love to watch Steven's face when he eats! Makes me laugh!!!

[@noreenvasquez6617]

I love your recipes! And how your always cooking for your husband it’s so cute. We need to bring back more family traditions.

[@Mamabeardelish13]

😂😂😂he's the best hubby,he loves everything

[@MaryThomas-ef1sd]

You sure can tell by Steven's facial expressions with his first taste whether he likes, loves or dislikes a recipe. It's funny watching him. You do a great job on your cooking videos and I look forward to them weekly. Keep up the great attitude, your pretty smile and of course making sure we see Gracie.

[@carolinehughes3819]

Hi Mandy, I have been told that I’ve got to have a low salt diet, so was wondering if you could do some recipes where salt is optional ( I know your family would not like a salt-reduced diet) but would be helpful. Thanks 😊

[@lindaross1309]

Have you tried Mrs Dash? We are salt restricted and I don't miss the salt with the Mrs Dash seasonings

[@tonibrown1862]

Mandy you never disappoint!! I watch you on Sunday to get some meal inspiration for the week. I always want to make everything you do! Thank you so much!! It’s really hard to meal plan when you’re out of ideas and you eliminate that for me. I am grateful that you are here doing what you do and doing it so well!! See you next week 😊😊😊

[@carolcanny4778]

Hello !! I love your CHANNEL you guys are awesome ! I love your Southern Christian charm, your family seems so genuine, kind and real ! Yes most definitely i have seen shortages in my local stores. I think it's so wonderful how Steven helps out in the kitchen. You always make each recipe seems so easy, i love it ! You seem to cook a lot of Mexican style/ twist of cooking which my family absolutely LOVE too. We love spice/ heat also. Thank you for sharing all your DELICIOUS recipes !! 💖🍁🍃🍂 Love your Gracie Lou 🐈💞

[@mariafaulkner710]

I bet beef enchilada soup would be good with ground beef. Thanks for the recipe!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@babigrl38]

FYI freeze the velveta for about 10 or 15 min it makes it easier to cut

[@marysheaffer8609]

I like to use white pepper in my potato salad. It's less noticeable. 😊

[@carmenguerrero8679]

Great subbie supper recipe. Great for empty nesters thks giving dinner 💡.

[@stephepps6476]

Just made chicken and stuffing in my Crockpot yesterday! 🍂 🍁

[@poguemom3]

When I do my enchilada soup, I put crushed tortilla chips, some grated Colby Jack, and sliced avocado in the bottom. Then I spoon the hot soup over top. Then I sprinkle a few diced tomatoes on the top. When that soup gets the avocado warm and melts that cheese, it is so good! The teriyaki bowls look great!

[@crawleyr4919]

Yay! It’s Mandy day!

[@marksugerman3989]

I never buy ground Turkey but that dish looks delicious!

[@LenaSheppard]

Oh the teriyaki looks yummy! Thank you for being here !

[@brittneybiddy5854]

I bet water chestnuts would give that teriyaki dish something extra. I’m going to have to try it! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulineleblanc6752]

I so love watching the way you guys interact with each other. I crack up laughing every single time

[@amyskelton4302]

That teriyaki Turkey and rice sounds AMAZING!!

[@cindy2252]

That 'plate bowl' is actually a soup bowl. We rarely use ours for soup and plate bowl is a better description, I like it. Can't wait to make that soup! TY Mandy

[@lisaredwine4857]

Could also be a pasta bowl - that's what I thought they were.

[@marthamartyn251]

I keep white, black and tricolor peppercorns in grinders next to my stove. They are different and all good. Funny thing is that I am not a big fan of pepper in general. White is my favorite.

[@rhondanegrete7153]

You and the "no no's" seasoning! Lol. Great recipes to try. Thanks Mandy!

[@robynshaw6048]

Love cooking with white pepper in Asian dishes, you really can taste the difference

[@laurensteenkamp7693]

Believe me, you might be experiencing some shortages in the U.S but it is likely about a tenth as bad as the shortages will be here in the UK by Christmas. Think how bad things were at the start of the global lockdown last year, who 'knew' that voting to leave a large georegional group would basically decimate the National/ International haulage system

[@angelaworley8839]

my aunt worked in the school system for 20+ years.. white pepper adds a bit of spice bite with a milder flavor than the black.. which has more flavor than bite. white pepper can be used in things like grits and cornbread stuffing things that you don't want to see the black specks.

[@karlastein3186]

The rice button works perfectly. I will use it again.Happily no shortages here in the Central Valley California.

[@angieskitchenpastriescooki6758]

We do say Bon appétit every time we eat dinner or lunch and yes you are right

[@becki_booo]

Those turkey teriyaki rice bowls looked so delish I ran out to get the ingredients to make it last night and I got home and realized I forgot the broccoli! I got so excited over fresh green beans that I forgot the broccoli. I almost didn't make it but I figured it might be just as good with green beans so I used those instead. I also doubled the recipe so I could have some to freeze. I work third shift so I like having stuff I can just heat up before work. I added mushrooms to mine and some red pepper flakes and maybe a bit more garlic too and WOW (lol) it was SO GOOD! I put some crunchy lo mein noodles on top as well. I think this is prob my new fav recipe!! I love any sort of asian food so this was def a winner!

[@jeankelly368]

Mandy I always enjoy your new recipes. The subbie suppers are great from the audience. Have a blessed Easter.

[@sherrycapstraw5096]

My stove is always hungry lol have a blessed weekend.

[@kimberlynw1799]

Yes there is a difference. I use white pepper in white sauces, Mac n cheese, etc. I love it. It has a different bite than black pepper to me. Hard to explain

[@kvthing2]

Yesss more Mandy taste tests! Set the camera up and taste it together!

[@KatWrangler]

I make the crockpot chicken, with pork chops. I also add a can of cream soup (mushroom or celery, whatever I have on hand. The meat, I keep intact. I serve with rice or mashed potatoes and a veggie.

[@jgoel3266]

I made the Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowls tonight...they were a big hit! I usually try to avoid buying pre-cut vegetables, but the pre-julienned carrots were a huge help. Thanks, Mandy!

[@jgoel3266]

Oh, I used a touch of sesame oil with the canola oil in my pan!

[@deborahanthony3401]

Your husband is always so positive. Is there ever anything that he doesn’t like?

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

If you've watched the videos for any period of time, she says yes, but they don't make it on air. However, she knows what her family likes & chooses recipes according to that.

[@jimmir39]

Would like to see a quick video of your favorite cooking utensils/gadgets/pans ... some "must have" items ! Thanks

[@JustLyn1981]

So I just googled it and this is what it says Freshly ground black pepper is often described as hot, floral, and pungent. White pepper has a less pungent heat due to the chemicals that are stripped away when the skin is removed. At the same time, allowing the berries to fully ripen and ferment results in white pepper's more complex, earthy flavor.

[@jrichardson5009]

I am so happy that I found your channel! 🤗

[@bonniepwtf]

Definitely going to make the first meal. I wanted to remember to thank you for putting where the different recipes start & stop in the playback of your videos. It is so helpful when going back to rewatch, I appreciate the effort & I wish more people would do that.💟

[@shocksemler8145]

When they’re in season you can make fresh cranberry sauce to go with the lazy chicken and dressing. Thank you Mandy. We love you here in Texas❤️❤️

[@amumof2347]

Love fresh cranberry 'sauce' ... I love mine with the berries in it!! Perfect addition, I second this comment suggestion!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@shocksemler8145]

@@amumof2347 Yea👍👍!!

[@Gidget13mwa]

I’m drooling over my phone watching these ! Love these crockpot meals so much. They all are comfort meals!❤️👍😋

[@karmendoke1056]

I do love your channel. Great to have your husband do the taste testing! He does a great job!

[@brandyjustice4899]

Awesome as always can’t wait to make the chicken stuffing on a cool day 😀

[@melodym2259]

Mandy....I never have stuffing on hand, but always have croutons for salad. I used Walmart brand seasoned croutons and "seasoned them up" accordingly. It came out great. Need to mention, also, that I cut the recipe waaaay down, since there's just me and I use a 2-quart crockpot. Regardless, it was delicious. I think I'll make it weekly....at least. Thanks, Mandy!

[@donisebranson7890]

I'm making chicken/dressing, green beans, creamed pots, and cucumber salad. biscuits and cornbread, pumpkin pie with cool whip. We have not seen my oldest daughter and son-in-law in over a year they live in Aiken, SC and I went a little crazy, I'm so excited! Your meals look awesome!

[@BarbaraU]

Sounds delicious! Kind of like a pre Thanksgiving.

[@bonniearey4406]

I’m from Aiken as well! I love my hometown

[@donisebranson7890]

@@BarbaraU Exactly!

[@donisebranson7890]

@@bonniearey4406 It's very picturesque.

[@Thisisit120]

Sevierville Tennessee boy you weren’t too far for me at all. I really enjoy your videos and I have done more than several of your recipes. Thank you

[@sherrywilliams409]

Your hair looks so cute pulled back the way you had it done on the third meal! I don’t do Chinese food so I probably won’t be making that dish but the others look so delicious! Now, if somebody cooked that Chinese dish and said here taste this, I’m sure I would try it. Thanks for sharing these recipes Mandy!

[@letitiawatson8158]

A chicken or turkey gravy is really good with this and mashed potato's...yum...

[@QueenGoddessYume]

Winner dinner with all the chicken dinners. Can't eat anything spicy, acidic etc. But subbie supper perfect.. Last year I used our leftovers to make an amazing casserole. I had homemade chicken noodle soup. I like to use fettuccine or linguine. It will withstand reheating without falling apart. I added Stove Top, chees and green beans. Mixed it up and called it done. I've also added diced tomatoes. No leftovers for sure this time. That's what I like about these recipes, toucan adapt them to suit your families tastes. 🎃🧡

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Loved the sunniest supper idea

[@shannonwaltemate9961]

Those green beans make me remember when my grandma made them similar to you but in the pressure cooker!

[@Susan_1]

That chicken enchilada soup looks delicious!!!

[@chrisharmon5453]

Roasted corn and diced green chilies would be really good in that chicken cheese soup

[@pamelastrother2196]

You could say, “Que bueno!” for Mexican style foods. That means “That’s good!”

[@jenniferandersen3646]

I make something similar to the teryaki bowl you made. I use zucchini in mine and water chestnuts just for bulk. I also use ground pork rather than turkey. But it's a favorite here as well! My family likes when I make a spicy mayo to drizzle over it. The soup looked interesting. I may have to try that!

[@Daphne-cp8ss]

We learned in home ec in school white pepper is usually used in white foods like potatoes or bechamel sauce.

[@sylkiastewart6098]

I love Sevierville! I appreciate what you do with all these delicious recipes. Your husband and your son are pretty good critics lol.

[@craft-fun-tastic5983]

Wow, I love your video recipes style I’m not a good cook but my husband and so so fussy when it comes to his meals Your husband is sure enjoying his beautiful meals you prepare for him I’m surprise he is not bigger with all that yumminess you prepare for him everyday lol thank you for sharing

[@maryswift6014]

I just ordered the cheese shredder! So needed in my house. We love the Auntie No No's and yes the chopper too! I watched y'all with these items for sometime to see how wonderful they needed to be for me to get! Y'all use that shredder with such ease that I believe it will fit in just right in my kitchen. I can't wait to cook us up some supper 😉 Mandy your channel is making supper time fun again!

[@charleigh3275]

Yes, cheese shredders just like Mandy's available at Amazon!

[@Michelle-bx1dw]

I bought both of them too 😀

[@MagsSteenkamp]

Oh, those looked amazing, can't wait to try the soup and the stuffing recipes, since I'm working 12-hour shifts at the hospital I can prep them before I go to bed, put the crockpot on before I leave for work, and when I get home dinner would be ready and I can rest easy.

[@KatherineGanzel]

Your Friday videos are literally the highlight of my week! I made your green beans for the first time last week, and I have to say they were super delicious and easy. They will definitely be a new part of my regular rotation. Thank you!

[@sandragrowe3554]

I wanted to tell you I recently tried the Auntie Nono’s original. Holy smokes that is the best seasoning I’ve ever had. I am putting it on everything. I’m sorry I didn’t purchase the other 2 flavors. I may go ahead and buy the Firecracker since you use it a lot as well. Wow wow and wow!!!! Love it!

[@heatherthompson8878]

What's auntie nano seasoning

[@sandragrowe3554]

@@heatherthompson8878 it’s a seasoning that Mandy uses all of the time. I decided to try it. It’s a seasoning blend which has various flavors. I have the one called Everything Seasoning. It has sea salt, garlic, onion, spices, rice hulls & soybean oil. I’m surprised you haven’t noticed her using it. She loves it. They have other seasons too. Check it out on Amazon. They have Firecracker & Seafood seasoning. I tried this one first. It’s Auntie Nono’s.

[@tammyinman1699]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love y’all!!!! Anxious to try the crockpot chicken and dressing !!!!

[@kellykneeland4763]

The love in that man's eyes when he looks at you, girl. #goals

[@lauraharlow1749]

Terrific recipes! Thank you, as always!!!!

[@carlahabeck4051]

That enchilada soup would be great with blackbeans and corn!

[@ashleyannfam8632]

I think the stir fry would be really good with like a thinly shaved beef, my husband hates ground beef he says it’s a poor man’s meat so I always have to improvise

[@tonyshoemaker404]

This is Stephanie and we are having the chicken stuffing dinner tonight!! I am excited to also say that we tried the Auntie NoNos everything seasoning and we are hooked!!! Thank you for the suggestion. I did the buy 3 with the discount code. We will be trying the firecracker and the seafood this week. Can't wait. PS I've always used white pepper with more bold flavors like Asian, spicy, and bold flavored rubs. I use black pepper on most everything else.

[@canyoutakethetruth5748]

Girl you have saved me once again! It’s been another crazy week so no meal plan was done. Mandy to the rescue. These three look amazing and we have been wanting to try the soup for a couple weeks. Thank you once again

[@lenaecrumley5427]

I love the green onion trick. Your meals look amazing. And your sweet kitty always makes me smile. Just waiting for her treat. Thank you for all the meal ideas and the fun videos.

[@catladyjai1113]

I've just been binging on your videos and loving all the recipes 😍

[@discovr4me]

Your wow made me laugh lol!!

[@lovelivi1591]

I use white pepper for all my asian dishes, potstickers etc. Also I really like it in soups(especially homemade chicken noodle)!

[@willbrown6615]

Monticello Kentucky here!... I really enjoy your channel! 💙💜

[@anitaschafer9500]

Yes. Peppers have many flavors. Rainbow is my favorite. Must try each color.

[@Gumeluvr]

You always make such yummy recipes Mandy!

[@clittle1807]

So all of these are going on my meal plan for next week

[@kimhamburger6097]

After watching this I am hungry.

[@victoriajohnson1117]

I've always called your 3rd "Subbie meal", Thanksgiving in a bowl because I use all the leftovers from dinner the day before. It's so good!

[@dreamagwyn2754]

I love too watch you cook . Your voice is soothing .

[@laurieg2436]

I love white pepper and yes there is a different taste. I feel it’s actually a bit more spicy.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Missed this one somehow first time around. The chicken and stuffing in the crockpot - man that sounds good! The only thing I'd add? Cranberry sauce as a side. You could even do turkey breast instead of chicken - in fact, might make that my easy Thanksgiving meal here. Mobility issues keep me from standing at the stove to cook so dump and let the crockpot do it really helps me.

[@crystalswan5142]

That cheese n chicken soup looks delicious

[@beverlyaustin8628]

Love your channel i just ord er the chopper and the auntie no no salt. Basically love everything you make

[@judithhawkins1126]

That looks so good…every one!

[@robinvarnadoe7434]

Yum, going to try these this week!

[@EleanorRoseRyan]

¡Buen Provecho! Everything looks amazing!

[@annielumm7370]

Gracie was waiting on her cheese from the soup lol! ❤❤

[@sandraspithaler9120]

I have to go mild now because of health reasons, but I will be making these 👍💖 Missed seeing Gracie

[@rhondanegrete7153]

That soup looks delicious. Trying tomorrow.

[@hollyweaver7292]

My grandmother grew up raising turkeys and learned to hate the taste of turkey. So, growing up we had chicken and dressing for holidays instead of turkey. Now that I’m grown and my grandmother isn’t with us we still have chicken. With chicken you don’t have a week of what to do with leftovers.

[@gracielabeltran4761]

Yummy, yummy Mandy 😋!! I loved all recipes I'll make it asap 😋 😀

[@nataliepennington7541]

I just made the enchilada soup. I’m loving this recipe. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@patriciaharding7468]

Lots of yumminess in these dinners this week! I make a casserole version of the chicken (using shredded rotisserie chicken) and dressing - it's almost identical except that you drizzle melted butter all over the top of the chicken and dressing mixture and it browns and gets a little crunchy on top (YUM!) An extra step, but the payoff if great if you love crunchiness on top of your dressing (as a counterpoint to the soft, rich dressing underneath) like my family does! Notice that I did NOT use the "m" word - ha!) Anyway, I serve mine with green beans just like you do- but add a spoonful of cranberry sauce on the side. (Now we're really talking Thanksgiving flavors - ha!) I like how the sweet/tart cranberries cut the richness of the dressing a bit. Total comfort food for fall and throughout the winter!