MEALS TO CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE & FREEZER // SEEMINDYMOM PANTRY CHALLENGE APRIL 2021

[@melinaliebtpaul]

You can easily swap out the eggs in bananabread for applesauce. Per egg you just use 60-80 grams of applesauce, depending on the size of eggs that you would usually use. Tastes exactly the same :)

[@susanjoseph236]

Thanks..I forgot about that

[@atthecrosshealing]

Can also use a banana.

[@melinaliebtpaul]

@@atthecrosshealing obviously in a banana bread 😄

[@atthecrosshealing]

@@melinaliebtpaul sorry lol I meant extra to replace egg

[@Lucieff]

Half a banana is a good swap pr. egg in most cake/muffin recipes 😊

[@SindyJ37]

As someone who grew up on a farm i absolutely appreciate your attention to not wasting food...i always feel bad when food gets away from me as i know what goes into food production

[@SeeMindyMom]

My mother grew up on a farm and my dad worked one growing up. I totally understand!

[@sunflowerrosem.8651]

Ollie sniffing that lovely fish scent made me ☺. My cat appears in the kitchen whenever we have fish, chicken, etc. It amazes me how they can be in a deep sleep one minute ; in the kitchen sniffing our food the next! 🐱🐈

[@allyrooh3628]

The bacon pasta looks amazing! I am trying to clean out my freezers and forgot my husband brought home 10 packages of bologna he got for 25c. Now we are having the "how many ways can eat bologna" challenge in our house. My answer is fried, fried, or fried.

[@shortermama8099]

I just did a fridge clean out dinner tonight. I threw rice in the instant pot. Then I sauted onion, mushrooms, zucchini, snap peas, and garlic. When the rice was done I stored that in and seasoned with soy sauce. I topped it with green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. I don't often do meat free meals (and it wasn't totally vegan because I did the rice in the chicken broth that was also left over in my fridge), but it worked for using up a bunch of veg I had laying around. Woot!

[@SeeMindyMom]

That sounds delicious!

[@lucyphenicie5236]

I love u through things Together and it comes out great!!keep them coming.

[@HeyNowMal]

I’m so jealous of how you can throw things together and it turns out well. I feel like if I try and do this it’s never any good. You’re giving me some inspiration for my shopping trip this week!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Keep trying! It takes practice to know what works. I’ve learned from videos and years of practice. You can do it!

[@adbathert3705]

You have a soothing, comforting voice! Love all your videos on budgeting and using up leftovers.

[@cw5055]

We actually do this challenge the first week of every month. We found that to be the best way to make sure we are using up food and also savings on our food budget. Honestly some of our favorite meals were birth from this monthly challenge. My husband always comments that we seem to have more variety in our meals that week. Necessity is the mother of invention! 😆

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yep! I say that all the time! :)

[@busymom7936]

We do the same thing. It helps since the first week of the month tends to be a bill heavy week. I agree those use it up weeks create more variety than normal!

[@tafallout6172]

@@SeeMindyMom hey where did you get those divided plates? please and thank you

[@annafantasia]

@@busymom7936 smart!!

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

Great idea!

[@atthecrosshealing]

Right off the bat I came up with a ton of meal ideas. And I’m plant based. But using what you showed in fridge and pantry. Cheesey rice casserole with sausages, pulled pork over rice, sausages and waffles, cheesey grits, ravioli with sausage, stir fry veggies over rice, vegetable soup with rice and tomatoes stewed, oatmeal banana muffins or cookies, granola with the dried oatmeal, energy balls with oats, so many ideas

[@alisonchu4552]

I actually inventoried my freezers recently so I can keep track of what I have. The hard part is keeping up with it when I use things or add things!

[@jujube2407]

They make free printables...but I Learned recently a tip.. Make "half and X" on your paper for each thing... complete the x when you use each thing! I was forever scratching out my tallies and it never worked for me! This is much better

[@mickiegibbs3216]

When I grow up (LOL) I want to be able to throw stuff together and make something that resembles an actual meal! It all looked so good!

[@cmj5281]

Love this video! My hubby retires this month and we will be on a reduced income. No more waste!

[@luckaty]

I’m going to make a clear the fridge/freezer and pantry month in May, we will have lots of fresh veggies from the garden at that time which will make it fresher, super video, great ideas! TFS

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I love freezer/pantry clean-out posts! I managed to use up a lot of stuff that was about to expire/had expired, as well as stuff that's been in the freezer a long time. It's a balancing act these days because I don't feel secure without a month's worth of groceries on hand, but I also spend too much of my budget on food, even though I rarely buy junk/processed stuff. I started a garden and dream of homesteading.

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Great ideas! My Mom always made spaghetti sauce by sautéing onions and bacon. That’s how I make mine too. That bacon adds such great flavor!

[@SeeMindyMom]

You're right! I hadn't done that before, but it was fantastic!

[@thaliahelene]

Another banana thing... frozen bananas make a fantastic ice cream treat in a blender or food processor and you can add berries or chocolate for a boost. There’s a German guy here on YT who whizzes up these things all the time, they look incredible. I find myself eating my frozen bananas out of a baggy before the appliance part, but it’s just me and the dog here so less need for a wow factor.

[@kathybrannon8166]

You have inspired me! I did a complete inventory of my chest freezer this morning and attached a copy to the top of the freezer and one in my daily planner. This will definitely help use up some of the surplus I have. I watched another of your videos this morning and have your Italian Lemon chicken in the crockpot as I am typing this. I’m also going to make the bacon pasta you made in this video. I’m hooked and have become your newest subscriber! So happy I found you!

[@christinehoffman1825]

Feels sooooo good to use stuff up. The clutter feels overwhelming to me! 😃

[@SeeMindyMom]

I totally agree!

[@thepowerofone2011]

We call it "must go" everything in the fridge or pantry must go! I love doing stuff like this. I need more of these videos in my life thank you so much!

[@pattipaquette1301]

I have watched so many of your videos, i love how you can just put things together

[@keepingitpositive9812]

Everything looked so good. And Ollie looking at the Salmon was too cute :)

[@sherrimorlock4037]

I definitely need to do this. My freezer has so many odds and ends. I hope to do that this weekend. ❤️🙏🏻 thank you for all your amazing videos.

[@SeeMindyMom]

You can do it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@sherrimorlock4037]

@@SeeMindyMom thanks for The encouragement.

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Just catching up on your channel, love it!!! Your freezer clean-out/use-it-up challenges are so authentic because you don't seem to have a 'prepper' approach to the freezer/pantry stock. When you are 'using it up' you are really cleaning that fridge/freezer out!

[@WilletteB]

I sub cornstarch for an egg occasionally when I'm trying to stretch my ingredients. It works for me in banana bread and cornbread. The general ratio for this cornstarch + water vegan egg substitute is 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (potato starch works too), whisked together with 3 tablespoons of warm water. I've seen some resources call for a 1:2 ratio as well, but I've tried and had more success with the 1:3 ratio.

[@dianalake9430]

I have one marinated boneless pork chop that I'm going to make tomorrow and throw it on with left over rice, soy sauce, onions, eggs and beautiful scallions. I really need to clean out my fridge, and sadly we throw out a lot.

[@lisaharr1477]

Everything looks amazing ! I love pasta and could eat it every day ! It’s great that you use everything up and don’t throw away little bits of this and that - you turn it into an extra special meal ! I think you are so creative !

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Lisa!

[@lisaharr1477]

@@SeeMindyMom your welcome !

[@emilyreeks2207]

Just found you!! 👋🏼 fellow Okie over here too! I love these videos. My family always raves about meals like this but I can never remember what I throw together. This is a great way to document these ‘recipes’ lol

[@velvetwynter2829]

easy 'minced' garlic...put clove between parchment paper and pound (crush) with the base of a cup or can

[@kathyjones7853]

Good morning when you don't have eggs or milk for Bread. Muffins. Cake. You can replace it with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip whichever one you want to use and always turn out good for me

[@SeeMindyMom]

I actually don't keep mayo on hand because I don't care for it. Isn't that odd?

[@nail_fiend1962]

The risotto looked amazing! Bacon, cheese, rice... what more could you want from a side dish?

[@christines3638]

Ha. That could be a main meal with the addition of a salad

[@sbenefield76]

Fish sticks and box mac and cheese...yum. Ultimate comfort food.

[@michellemybelle22]

I love these type of videos! This is how most people cook regularly so it’s so useful.

[@kathyk9519]

I've learned from you to clean out my fridge & pantry before going to the store. It has saved me some money. Thank you!

[@robinswan5831]

I absolutely LOVE pantry/freezer vids! It's a great way to get your creativity flowing so you're not following an exact recipe!

[@araceligutierrez5191]

At around the 7 min mark I heard my boys growling or something. Turned around and they were perfectly calm. Heard it again, turned around, they were calm, began to think I was crazy. After a while realized they weren’t my kids but yours! I still think I’m a little cray though! I never hear your kids in the background so it threw me off! Thanks for the laugh 😂😂😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yep, that was just my own brand of chaos happening in the background...LOL

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I've managed to make it three weeks into April with 'only' spending $226 on groceries/toiletries so far. It felt good to use stuff up from freezer/pantry, and I still have 8-10 days worth of 3-squares/snacks left. I'm terrible at not running to the store constantly but working on it.

[@SeeMindyMom]

That's amazing! We're also "sporadic grocery trip" people. We have to reign that in from time to time.

[@jodysunflower]

I have food coming out so-so when I follow a recipe, but you whip up some food and it looks restaurant-worthy!!! Love watching you in the kitchen. Very inspiring!!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you for the high compliment! :)

[@susanprather5962]

Lol at Ollie eyeing the fish. 🥰🐈🐟

[@atdepaulis]

Yes perfect! We have been shopping every week and busting at the seams it appears imo so I am with you... I will go spend less than $10 for milk and something else I need but the rest of the stuff this week and weekend are coming from what we already have on hand!

[@4pcmiknugget852]

I will definitely be putting my taco and chili seasoning recipes on the inside door of the cupboard!

[@stephanielang2027]

I would love to see a pantry clean out or budget meal plan for WW!! Love the videos - be blessed!

[@SeeMindyMom]

I don’t do WW anymore, Stephanie, or any diet plan. I just try to maintain some balance.

[@davannyrettich8295]

These are my favorite types of videos!! Love ya Mindy Mom! Always look forward to your vids

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Chasingsimplicity7]

This is so useful even years after you made this content. ❤

[@ourcallingathome737]

Love your new intro! We had an overstocked pantry and freezer and have been doing this the last two weeks! I am pleased with what we’ve come up with! I am trying to stretch another week out of it to really get things used up! Fingers crossed lol

[@JAWELSH2008]

If you want the best ever salmon recipe, brown your butter (1TBPS per fillet) first then pan sear with salt and pepper on the first side for 5-7 minutes then flip and squeeze lemon juice over it and cook another 5-7 minutes or until it’s cooked through. It’s my absolute favorite way to eat salmon! I’ve tried tons of different sauces and recipes but turns out that simple is best. The browned butter is what makes this one a game changer!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Joy! I will give this a try!

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

I tend to struggle with how much to cook. With 5 people in our house, some days I need both bags of ravioli. Other days I need 1. You never know. Too much food means leftovers which is good. Too little of a dish and I am scrambling around trying to stretch the meal.

[@SeeMindyMom]

So true! I'd rather have leftovers, especially since that's usually my lunch! :)

[@milkaschokolade6064]

Im the trashcan of the family, there is no such thing as leftovers when Im home lmao :D

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

That use it up pasta is something I made last week, but I put the pasta in the sauce and just baked it. I added cheese on top to let it get melted but the way you did it economize son cheese and calories. I will try that.

[@melissajohnson7887]

Love pantry clean out cooking, so much inspiration.

[@jerrychetty2524]

Mindy you have inspired me to get into the pantry and freezer and use up what I have making delicious budget meals

[@hanginwithjeanna6717]

I FREAKING LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND WHAT YOU TEACH!!!!!! Very helpful and informative!! Thank you!!!

[@michellemybelle22]

I enjoy salmon baked with maple syrup and wasabi powder. It’s phenomenal.

[@emmanuelle7662]

I love your videos!! Some stuff we can"t find here in France, so I have to replace with something else. I needed to empty my freezer to defrost it, so you motivated me big time, thanks!!

[@lisaremy4817]

Great ideas Mindy! Everything looked so delicious.

[@christinemcclung5569]

Love, love these pantry challenge kind of videos!!! You are so creative and inspiring. Thanks!

[@gabriellebarbir7039]

Love a good “use it up” challenge! Also, your new intro clip is great!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks! My friend Lauren over @louiselane made that for me!

[@carlasamuels479]

Great video ...needed ideas on how to use up randomn stuff you have that still looks and tastes good for whole family who won't eat leftovers 🥰

[@kevinandwhitneycolvin1435]

I love your new intro! Another great video! Thanks for the inspiration...you are so good at throwing things together without a recipe, I love it! It’s given me more confidence to do the same :)

[@amber7253]

This is what I have been wanting to do for this week... 🤣 So fun ... Use it up oh very much so .

[@adh301]

I love your videos and I’m using up what I have on hand instead of going to the store and eating out. Thank you for your videos.

[@janetelainetaylor4680]

My mum did this too when I was grown up and she give me tips now too xx

[@sophiehomemaker]

This was both helpful and inspirational!

[@SeeMindyMom]

So glad!

[@joellenvohlken4924]

Aww. Your kitty looks so sweet.

[@EmeryShae]

Oh man, great meals! I’ve done shelf cooking a few times with Jordan Page. I still bought minimal groceries then, like milk and a little bit of fresh produce. It was a great way to clean some things out of the house!

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

I’m doing this this week! I’m trying to use the most random ingredients first. Getting lots of ideas from your videos thank you! We have long power cuts a few times a year where I live so I try and not keep too much in the freezer 🥰 PS do you like imperfect foods?

[@mindynix5542]

Another great video. Everything looked delicious as always. I need to do this soon. Both of my freezers are packed. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@SimranPahwa]

Glaze the salmon with BBQ sauce and bake it for 22-24 mins at 350F - it's amazing!! and 1 tbsp of BBQ sauce is like 10-20 cals, so very healthy!

[@bobbirenae02]

Always trying to use up what we have first! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@brandicharles435]

Another great video. I try so hard to clear our pantry but sometimes fail at eating all the perishable items in time.

[@alibali193]

I have been doing this sort of thing the last 2 weeks as I'm going on holiday next week. I have still had to shop for basics but have stuck to my list. The bill has been about 50% of a normal shop

[@jackiemorin7251]

Your videos are my new KZbin addiction!!

[@lucindatackett137]

Love these videos and I love your imagination for all the meals. Great ideas

[@kyoung2918]

No matter what I try to dress up my salmon.. I always go back to dill, lemon and lemon pepper. Delicious!

[@sabrinagarner915]

I'm going to do this challenge for May! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@GrrRachel]

Hi neighbor! I recognize that Merritt’s box anywhere! Your videos have been inspiring me all week, thank you so much!

[@SaltyBuzzard]

“Pantry” always means “things on hand” to me 😅👍🏻

[@SeeMindyMom]

me, too! :0

[@Kiley_and_the_Hendersons]

Legit!!

[@cynthiapeloso1281]

Just found your video as we’re in the process of a pantry/frig/freezer clean out. My goal is to see how long I can make things last before placing another grocery order pick up. Time to get creative!!! 😂😂

[@normasmith2750]

Great looking food kitty is ready to dive in lol I dont blame kitty I wanted to dive in to ur doing a terrific job on ur channel keep up all the great work ur doing on ur channel take care hello to u and all ur family and kitty God bless u all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kaitlynx1388]

This was a great video. You made some really delicious meals out of what you had and gave me some great ideas and inspiration as well. Much appreciated :)

[@kaychitty2548]

Just came across your videos and I’m addicted!

[@michellehogan6987]

As always, fantastic content! Thank you so much for this video!

[@betteryourlife865]

Trader Joe’s has the best frozen meals. Great video. I need to do this badly.

[@battlearmanda]

How funny! I made pulled pork burrito bowls with cheesy grits this week for our dinners.

[@shaylarizzo9337]

You can use apple sauce or canned pumpkin to substitute for eggs if you wanna make banana bread 😁🍞

[@megansmiles17]

I love the new intro graphic! (Hopefully you didn’t change this too long ago and I’m just now noticing lol) these are my favorite types of videos that you make! We have 2 freezers too that desperately need to be eaten through!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Meghan! My friend Lauren over @louiselane made that intro for me!

[@amyperkins4349]

Yay! New video!!! I just cleaned mine out yesterday!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Nice!!

[@shytowngrl]

I like salmon but I have found that no matter how many ways I try to cook sockeye salmon (what I saw you have), I don't like it. It's completely different to me. I find the norwegian salmon is much more foolproof and tastes good with doing barely anything to it.

[@Sara-mg3iw]

You've totally inspired me to do a challenge like this for my family! I'm sure I have things buried in my deep freezer that I forgot about

[@SeeMindyMom]

Go for it!

[@sarahbeth8766]

YES exactly what I NEED to do!!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

You can do it! Hope this gives some inspiration. :)

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

YUM!! That pasta looked really good. I have some sausage in the fridge right now and I think that I have all those ingredients on hand. I just might have to make that soon. I just went through the freezer and pantries which I do around the 20th of every month to plan for next months meal plan to use up things that we have around. We need to submit a list of the weird things that we have in our pantry that you can give us feedback for. LOL!! I know that I have a few things that I have to throw out because I haven't used and it is taking up room.

[@sharonhall2277]

I fry my salmon in a little bit of oil and sprinkle on some brown sugar, soy sauce, and rosemary.

[@catherinenaylor495]

I definitely need to do this next week!! thank you for another great video

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for watching, Catherine! :)

[@angelamarden9684]

You are amazing. I love your creative meal ideas. You go girl ☺️

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!!

[@angelaleon63]

Oh I'm loving those oatmeal cookies 🍪 thank you!

[@ashlynnelson2595]

You have inspired me. I pulled out fish pork chops and ham hocks to thaw out for the next few dinners.

[@SeeMindyMom]

yay! I'm sure you'll come up with some great meals! :)

[@sandrak596]

You are so creative! Great ideas!

[@clairetitus6904]

Great ideas.

[@rachelvirtullo1086]

Haha I made my kids, fish sticks, Mac and Cheese and broccoli a couple of days ago

[@roxchristian2094]

Do you have a recipe for the packet SWISS STEAK seasoning? I'm in OKC and I've not been able to find it in eons .. it's our favorite by far (seasoning and bag oven bake) but I can't figure out what all goes into it

[@SeeMindyMom]

No, sorry

[@melissahodgson1958]

Thanks for challenging me to try using what Ibhave!!!

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Is skosh a regional word? I love it! Never heard it before haha

[@loriewart1877]

Since we moved to the Ozarks, skosh has become a word in our vocabulary.