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[@sueg2496]

So glad you enjoyed the southwest shepherds pie. You two are the sweetest people to watch. Hugs to Gracie Lou and Merrry Christmas to you all.

[@MandyintheMaking]

We sure did! Thank you SO much for sharing the recipe with us! Merry Christmas!!

[@viviannaallen7316]

Hi Sue, I'm not much of a shepherds pie fan. But this one looks really really good. I'm definitely gonna try it

[@zullo3529]

@Sue G Thanks for the recipe. We are having it tomorrow night! Yum

[@lindaperry2006]

Thanks Sue for the recipe I am going to try it as soon as I get some salsa.

[@Rynn74]

@Sueg2496 We are so making this next week thank you for sharing this.

[@thewilsons13]

I too am a blind cook. I lost most of my vision about 5 years ago, around the age of 40. I learned to read braille and made braille labels for all my spices and canned goods. This allows me to be more independent in the kitchen. I enjoy listening to your videos and have tried several of your recipes. Keep them coming, thanks!

[@MandyintheMaking]

I'm so sorry that happened and I'm so proud of you for pushing on! You are a fighter!!

[@thewilsons13]

@@MandyintheMaking I tend to like to focus on my abilities instead of my disabilities :-). God has blessed me with a wonderful husband who encourages me to try new things and be adventurous. It was fun to hear of how Sue is pushing on and trying new things as well. And I'm definitely going to try her tasty recipe! .

[@deborah2302]

I amso happy that you ate cooking!!

[@krisheathman9053]

Speaking of grandparents, let me first say how very much I love and miss them. They were such an important part of my life, even influencing who I am and what I grew up to be. My papa had cancer, and that’s what took him, but I would stay with them for days and sit with him, walk beside him in case he needed gramma and then I could run and get her quickly. And I also brought him his pills 💊 in a little soufflé cup along with a glass of water. He always called me, “Papa’s little nurse”. So I grew up to be a nurse that works with cancer patients. I am an RN and I work for Hospice. My gramma’s influence took me into the kitchen for cooking and lots of baking. Anyway, short story long 😂, all of that to tell you a quick little fact about my gramma. She ate white bread with: butter, RAW onion slabs covered with salt and pepper. Now that is one thing that did NOT rub off on me. Might be good, I don’t know, but I’m never going to try it to find out. Love you guys ❤and thank you for listening to me carry on and on. Memories tend to do that to me❣️

[@josiebare3007]

I love that beautiful kitty

[@EmilyBrown-xy7dn]

I just want to say a huge thank you for these videos. It has been a really rough year and a half (I’m legally blind, my toddler was diagnosed with cancer, and we lost a baby boy at 5 months pregnant etc) I tell you this because your videos give me a place to just relax, escape from the hard for a few minutes, and get me excited about cooking again. My toddler loves to sit on my lap and talk about what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your time and talents and especially your humour and for being human and realistic that you don’t have to be perfect to enjoy cooking and sharing that with people. PS I love how supportive your husband is with you doing these videos. It reminds me of my husband’s constant love and support and makes me smile. Merry Christmas!

[@SimpleLife365]

Prayers and many brighter tomorrows in 2023. 🙏🏼💛

[@lisakandu5232]

Prayers for your toddler’s healing and comfort for your loss.

[@nmr6988]

I love the sweetness toward each other that Mandy and Steven display.

[@renmuffett]

I love what you are doing. I started cooking at age 9 after watching my mother as far back as I can remember. Raised my 5 children cooking every day and night. How refreshing to try new ideas with a new twist. I've twisted recipes my whole life. Being creative is the Spice if life! PS, I want your set of pots and pans!

[@msc8663]

When my kids were little I would make spaghetti sauce and all kinds of leftover pasta . My kids called mixed up spaghetti. They would laugh about it. They are in their 30s and still call it that. Funny.

[@michellefitz4287]

Susan’s story was very inspiring. And I too take the steams off my spinach- like every single leaf! 😁

[@sylviaferrara5296]

Love your pans .❤️💚🎄

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks! They are Caraway pans. We LOVE them.

[@bonniepwtf]

Gracie says, "I have also been smelling this delicious stew all day- NOW FORK SOME OVER! 🍴🥘🐈

[@chelebelle2223]

She didn't feel like being on a diet today! LOLOL

[@nancyholmes1765]

Steven is so funny and it’s great that you guys do all these videos together whether it’s eating,tasting, or cooking together! You guys seem so happy and fun loving! Keep up the videos I love them!

[@donna2422]

Love you guys. My week isn't complete until I see a video.

[@djones2993]

I love when Steven is in the videos! You two are great! Can't wait to try these recipes!

[@joanhawkins8552]

Might as well put everything together in a bowl, it all goes to the same place anyway. Lol Love your recipes

[@camillewilkerson6325]

Just watched tonight and the southwest shepherd's pie is in the oven now! Can't wait to try 😋

[@shirleykinney3777]

Love Steven in the videos. So funny!! Love when he talked about his family when he was growing up. Great memories!! Hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas!!

[@justplaintara9028]

Just did the south western shepherd's pie but with cheesy Grits instead of the potatoes and it was amazing! Thanks for the inspiration😀

[@dennisfrench8225]

I also like like traditional bow hunting born in 1958 and have a 1958 bear recurve bow that gave me many blessings for freezer fare traded a old fridge for it and is still functional today Steven keep the spirit alive for our youth comming up in a bad world love you all

[@marylandmonroe]

I mix whatever pasta I have together too. Hey, it's all pasta. The chicken noodle soup looks fabulous. I love how excited the Common Tater gets about the meals. He really describes them well.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Yes he does!! Thank you so much!

[@ns1365]

These two are the best!

[@MandyintheMaking]

You are the best! :)

[@charitydetemple5270]

I am so thankful for y’all’s channel, it is THE thing that helped me start cooking for my family a couple years ago, now when I plan our meals for the week I just look around the Mandy in the Making website 🥰 there’s hasn’t been a meal we haven’t liked

[@denevaflath1397]

Merry Christmas to your family. May 2023 bring you joy!

[@Kim-Unearthed]

I can't get enough of hearing y'all banter back and forth; y'all are adorable! Love it! Thank you, Mandy, for even more yummy recipe ideas for our families!! Y'all are the best!🤗💛🙏🏼

[@MandyintheMaking]

You are so kind, Kim! Thank you so much!!!

[@tammyflores7510]

Most children run through the kitchen and snatch sweets my youngest son would run through while I was cooking and snatch whole onions and eat them like apples 😂❤

[@artsoul-jeanstice5473]

No spinach stems! I am right there with you. If it’s cooked spinach especially, it’s a texture thing for me! So we’re weird sisters. Enjoy you show, the humor and warmth is always a joy. Best holiday wishes from a sixth generation Cali girl.

[@bonniehooten8305]

Many, I'm recently single. I'm used to cooking for "AN ARMY" I had list interest in cooking for just myself, until I ran across your videos 🥰 YOU, are an inspiration to myself and so many others! I love the chemistry between you and your family! I miss cooking for all of my family, though, they are all grown up now😢 Until i found yours channel, i thought I'd never cook again 😢....... HOWEVER, YOU, have inspired me to cook again ❤ i cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH 🙏🏼❤🥰

[@Michelle-Gx3jq]

Now I want some shepherds pie! That looks delish! You guys crack me up. I just love watching! Merry Christmas🙃

[@aimeeobrien5267]

I very rarely comment on videos, but I just wanted you to know that I love watching you and your beautiful family. Your videos are so comforting and your recipes all look amazing. I have a list of your recipes to make. Keep doing what you do. Two thumbs up!

[@shellypitts8868]

I’ve been watching you guys since about 2 years. I think you’re wonderful couple and wonderful cooks. You deliver everything, every time.

[@sueellenb8353]

My cat Tigger is just like Grace except with chicken instead of cheese. I don’t even need to open the bag he just knows!

[@ShereenaJB75]

in the UK shepards pie is made with minced lamb....when using minced beef its called cottage pie xxx

[@elizabethmann383]

Just made the Italian Chicken Soup for my husband and I. We love it!!! It's a keeper for us too! I've made your white chicken chili, white chicken enchiladas Mexican meatloaf and BBQ bacon meatloaf. Love them all! May the joy of CHRISTmas be with you and your family all year long.

[@debsa-nonymous]

This is not the first time I've seen you have rice with your potatoes and I feel so vindicated when you do! When I make soup, I must have my potatoes in it AND rice and I've had people comment "you add TWO starches?" Well, yes, ma'am, I do and I'm not the only one! So there! haha

[@bridgetclement2968]

Beef Stew is our Favorite Gameday food

[@lois4329]

🌲 Merry Christmas 🎄 We love your videos so much, thank you ☺️ may 2023 bring much joy and happiness for you all.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you Lois!

[@karenminckler4198]

I just love Gracie Lou. I loved archery in school. I was pretty good. You guys are great. Merry Christmas!

[@rhondabarnes1702]

I love you both but I also love Gracie Lou. Just a suggestion, you could bring a little bit of grated cheese to the table so she could have a taste of something. Just 2 or 3 little pieces. Have a blessed and happy Christmas and New Year. 🥰🙏❤

[@denaeb5897]

Love your cat :) sooo much personality:)

[@debbie678]

Love the addition of half/ half and cornstarch, and fresh spinach! Great change up. Can't wait to make it.

[@karengoodell964]

Every time I try a recipe with wine in it, I have to change it. I cook for a RECOVERING alcoholic. Very proud that he has 30 years under his belt! My question......does it taste the same without the wine?

[@reneeshelly6519]

Another great video! I want to tell you that I had some friends over for dinner tonight and I did an appetizer/dessert menu. I searched your videos for appetizer ideas and made the Loaded Mashed Potato Bombs recipe that you posted about 2 years ago as one of the appetizers. They were a huge hit and I sent them home with the recipe! I also made the cocktail meatballs from that same video using cranberry sauce and chili sauce. I too always made them with grape jelly and I still think I like them best with grape jelly, but everyone loved them this way as well. Thank you for all the great recipes you share in every video. You are an inspiration!

[@sandrast.martin3613]

Oh my gosh! When Steven talked about beans, fried potatoes, fried meat, a piece of onion, and bread, that sounds exactly like my dad. That's what we ate every night when I was growing up...most nights pinto beans. And we had white bread, cornbread, or rolls. Good country eating!

[@kimberlylearnahan9087]

Growing up Mom always cooked the noodles separately when making soup and you add the noodles to your bowl then your broth. She never mixed the noodles in the pot.

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

Love you guys! So fun to watch. Steven’s grandpa sounds like mine, rip!

[@gmoney7829]

There is always two things on my mom's dinner table. A cut up raw white onion, and cantaloupe. Since I was a kid. 😁

[@ElsaWabakken]

Mandy, I wanted you to know, since I found you, most days I see what have on hand to make for dinner. I then watch you on utube and look for chicken dish s for example and. Look at your channel for ideas. I love cooking and baking. I’m so thankful I found you.

[@wolchfam]

I agree with removing spinach stems. I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t do this. The soup looks yummy!

[@debbief2882]

I love your dishes, and more importantly, my family does too. But I really love the comic antics when Stephen is involved. Tex Mex Tatties! Oh my goodness 🤣

[@michellehorning2216]

Another really good video! I love hearing how much your other subscribers are enjoying your channel as much as I am! I am looking forward to trying all of these recipes. That Chicken Noodle Soup looks so good! Hubby wants me to do the Southwest Shepherd's Pie, which also sounds delicious! Beef Stew is a cold night favourite so we will be making that too very soon! Thank you so much, Mandy! Have a great week!😊💕

[@dawnrodney7032]

I too love having u on in the background while I am working, it’s so peaceful, funny and sweet how u both interact together! I am not a good cook and really do not enjoy figuring out what to have for dinner each day! So I am getting inspired by watching u. It is just my husband at home, kids are all grown up and I am tired of planning meals!! I find I am a lot like u, I love my chocolate, have to remove the stems off spinach, love my veggie garden. Love your ideas about decorating your house and grocery hauls, etc. God bless and keep recording! ❤

[@ValerieHargett]

Oh, so cool! My daughter is 9 and she just made the archery team at school. Everything looked so good as always! Hope yall have a very Merry Christmas!😊

[@selenasanchez7514]

When I was growing up, my grandpa used tortilla to scoop up his food.

[@toastedmarshmallowkitchen7911]

Roasted red peppers are my favorite! I always chop them up and put them on my sandwiches😊

[@bridgetclement2968]

This is one of my favorite COLD WEATHER Meals

[@eglavega6894]

I just wanted t let you know, I’ve tried A LOT of your recipes and the number 1 hit in my home is the “Lo Mein”! My family LOVES it. Keep the videos and GREAT RECIPES coming!!! ❤

[@kilo0114]

Whenever I feel blue, I watch your show. I love it. It always makes me laugh and gives me a smile for the day. Enjoy trying your recipes. Thank you.

[@mariabean8627]

I love watching you two cooking together, you guys are brilliant 💖 I just have a small detail change for you, traditionally it's lamb in a shepherd's pie and beef is a cottage pie. Also the shepherds on the Romney Marshes, Kent, England, were called Lookers so we have Lookers pie which contains lamb or mutton and game 😁 Thank you for your videos. Merry Christmas 🎄✨🤗

[@terriamaya2896]

I just love your recipes and how relaxed cooking can be even if it’s for a big crowd, but most of all Steven is setting a trend with other KZbinr husbands, I’ve noticed they are making their own cameo appearances🤔. There’s nothing “common” about the commentator😜. Keep the recipes coming Mandy and Steven in the making! Sending you love and blessings from Oregon 💕

[@emileefloyd9874]

When I watch your videos I add at least one of the recipes to next weeks dinner lineup! This time I added the beef stew and the southwest shepherds pie🤤 I love that your recipes aren’t so crazy and they are things my family will actually eat! I also feel like you are someone I know at this point and you could just be my friend Mandy from down the street❤️

[@TheBossJohn]

Something to consider, regarding your "Crockpot Beef Stew". Consider using your Instant Pot for this meal. You can use the saute mode for browning meat and cooking unions. This way you have all the "brown bits" or fond, which is added flavor. Then switch to slow cooker mode. At the end if you want it thicker, switch back to saute mode and bring to boil. One pot meal too :)

[@sammia4227]

Get me out of a rut, Mandy ❤

[@MandyintheMaking]

I'm trying! LOL

[@soniaallen1476]

That's how I want to go: buried beneath a cloud of mash potatoes! Please! I so love things like Shepherd's pie, but again my husband doesn't like stuff like that. I can't hide it like you can the cream cheese with Steven! I always make my beef stew in the crock pot! Love it! Thanks!

[@haleyleach6165]

Mandy- You should totally include the videos of the dinner "fails!" It's still educational and entertaining! 😎 Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and Happy New Year! 💜

[@maryhite8917]

I usually watch you (and Steven) on my TV and I have no way to comment at the time they first come out. I have to tell you that the Baked Ziti (Rotini) Casserole is AMAZING. The first time I made it I only got one little serving then my son (35yrs old) and my husband demolished it! So I made it for my church's monthly lunch. I doubled the recipe and took 2 large pans. There was only about 13 or so people. I brought less than half of the last pan home and it never made it to the fridge. It is a small bit ahead of the Killer White Chicken Chili which I have made several times as well as the White Chicken Enchiladas. Needless to say I watch as soon as a new video comes out! Thank You and May the Lord bless you and keep you. "May the Lord lift up His Countenance upon you and give you peace."

[@DyAnn-yd6qm]

I always thicken my stews and chowders with potato flakes.

[@kimferguson3897]

Thanks for my comment shout out! I’m gonna have to wear sunglasses out now, I’m sure to be recognized! Lol, I’m joking of course. I love y’all so much and enjoy your videos! Many blessings to y’all in the New Year!❤

[@MandyintheMaking]

Kim, I love your sense of humor!!!!

[@nrbeecher1]

Mandy I I am currently living in a hotel since sold our home. Our plans were to move out of state but my hubbies health took a dip. Not being able to cook is killing me. But your videos help me so much. Also Gracie is such a beautiful cat.

[@nicolehubbard3536]

When my kids ask me what seasonings to use for a certain thing, I tell them to open the containers and smell things, and then they'll know what to use. They think I'm crazy. 😄

[@KathieHumerick]

You 2 are amazing, as the recipes are. I've had you on all day. Love Gracy. ❤ Every time you get cheese out, I tell you " Don't forget the cheese tax". I always think she doesn't get enough. Oh chicken for her too ! God Bless you all !

[@bridgetclement2968]

Beef stew is One of our Favorite Meals for dinner During SAINTS or LSU. But its especially good when its Chilly. Chill AIR is a Rarity in NOLA

[@michellefadrowski2427]

The only thing missing is beans!! Love you guys ❤

[@rachelhero3413]

That Southwest shepherd’s pie looks amazing but that chicken noodle soup is CALLING MY NAME!! Thanks for sharing these ideas I can’t wait to try them

[@nmr6988]

I'm so excited to get Mandy's cheat sheet!

[@heatherbaldock8842]

I love watching you and Steven together. He seriously cracks me up 😂 keep it up. Side note why can’t I ever find the recipes ugh clueless

[@marcidrag]

My husband and I made the mini quiches from your last video for our family gathering last weekend. They were a hit! I got so many compliments from my in-laws, especially my mother-in-law. So big ol' thank you Mandy!!!

[@helenlenz1775]

Mandy I love your videos . I have also made a lot of your recipes some my husband has liked and some he will say don't make that one again. I am dealing with a picky eater. I have been married to my husband 58 years. I wish he liked things more like Steven does

[@wingsandbeaksbirder2312]

Binge watching your new-to-me channel has improved cooking skills and general outlook. Love that beautiful cat!

[@kellyhoulton2998]

I think I will call the chicken soup "Christmas Soup" since not only is it red and green like you mentioned, but with the bow tie pasta in it, they look like Christmas bows 🙂 Merry Christmas and many blessings for the New Year!

[@marlyking1972]

I made the southwestern shepherd's pie. I added a dollop of sour cream just before eating, and it was amazing 👏🏻

[@sandykicker1527]

I am so glad to know you have fails! I love to try new recipes and love watching you and Steven cook. Similar to my husband and I. ❤ A fun fact when I fail a meal; my husband will eat anything; but will say… we don’t have to have this every night, do we? Which is his way of saying, I don’t care for this. Merry Christmas

[@adriannarodriguez7138]

Poor little ms Gracie Lou! Shut out on the yummy stuff!😭🙃😂 Love watching you two work together and enjoying each other's company. Must make the meals taste .even better!🍴 I am trying to gather new meals for my meat and taters man. Thanks for a few new ideas. Steven, you just keep on being tatorific reading those comments!

[@deborahmower8539]

That soup looks amazing. We've been sick for several weeks now, and are just starting to recover. As a result, we've had to scrap our usual plans for a family Christmas, and I think this soup would be ideal for just the two us here at home.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. I pray you make the best of a not so great situation. Merry Christmas.

[@SMichelle626]

I love that you guys cook together 💜 I was always scared that my husband wouldn’t like my cooking (he does, he loves it) but now I’m scared my future kids won’t lol 😂 I like to recipe test mainly because I’m so picky I normally have to heavily modify things 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[@shannonpichotta4834]

Everything looked so delicious and I can't wait to try the Crockpot Beef Stew. Move over Common Tater, I think Gracie Lou can be the regular taste tester. She always has alot to say. Thanks guys for another great one.

[@roselauber2000]

Hi Mandy and Steven. Could I please ask for some prayers as I lost my mate of 22 years to a massive heart attack. Merry Christmas to you guys.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Rose, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that you're on my heart and in my prayers. I can't imagine what you're going thru right now. Sending all my love 🙏♥️

[@scrapstampcreate]

Gracie Lou up on that chair cracked me up.

[@sarastephens8810]

"You dont need teeth to eat that" 😂😂😂😂 I just snorted! All of these recipes look so good! Thank you

[@MandyintheMaking]

He cracks me up! The things he says. LOL

[@sarastephens8810]

@@MandyintheMaking My husband has the same sense of humor as Steven. I just love watching yall 💚❤️

[@vilmaluna8193]

Okay dear this is Vilma from Houston, just wanted to say hello and love you and your husband cooking together, I did your mom’s recipe for the onion soup rice, like Omgggggg I love it 😊thanks for the recipe and sharing

[@robertawillcut6813]

The Shepard's pie looks so good. I love the way you guys are not afraid to show affection. My mom and dad were that way. You are awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@Madhattervibes78]

You two just crack me up!! I love your videos so much. I added the southwest shepherds pie to my list...super excited. Keep up the great work!!!

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

You're actually both a couple of sweet potatoes, LOL. I love your videos and watching you both interact with each other. I find myself cracking up when you guys are laughing. Thanks for the good laugh out loud sessions. I made your chicken soup tonight because I had all the ingredients on hand and man was a good. I think that Browning that chicken before you put it in there really pushes that flavor over the top

[@laurenecarter246]

A couple of sweet potatoes!! ❤ that is so cute! 😂

[@cindybledsoe8878]

Yum 😋

[@SheilaTurner-u5r]

I am legally blind as well and that’s one of the reasons why I love your videos too. You do describe a lot of things very well. I also teach living skills to people with vision loss and I am very interested in getting some of the gadgets that you are using that will make things a lot easier for my clients with vision loss andmanual dexterity problems.

[@bessiefaircloth6147]

I Absolutely LOVE beef stew!! You guys are great, but my kitty loves to hear Gracie talk. He starts watching the TV.😂 I hope you all have a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MarieEnglish]

Same here living in South Carolina throughout my childhood our grandparents as well as my parents ate out of bowls and a raw onion a must

[@loriannegambrell905]

I'm a little late getting around to watching this video, but I am DEFINITELY making that beef stew! I'm not a fan of cooked celery, so I'll probably replace that with some celery seed instead. But something I also love in beef stew is green beans and fresh mushrooms. I think those might take this over the top for me. I can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for all you guys do! 🥰

[@MoonBabyNails]

It's 8 degrees here and I made this Italian Chicken Noodle Soup for dinner. My husband love it and he never wants any other chicken noodle soup again. I only had to make a couple of changes (with what I had on hand) I used chicken thighs & shell macaroni. Thank you so much for sharing all these amazing dishes on your channel. I like how you keep it simple and totally real. Y'all take care. ~~~~Tina

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Mandy Each of these recipes looks so good. I want to eat with you all. All yummy good. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. My little black cat daughter Boo Boo watches Gracie Lou faithfully on each video.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Awwww!!!

[@amypletcher4411]

I love watching your videos as well and the fact you two are different by showing your reactions to the dishes you make. This makes them even more enjoyable to repeat. Though I do follow several others cooking the spouses are not in the videos. I understand they are probably camera shy. My husband is too. Lol. I am going to try all those recipes you shared today.