Never Run Out Of Dinner Ideas With These Simple Swaps & Themes!!

[@jamiekendall7245]

THIS VIDEO WAS AWESOME!!!! After cooking dinners for 58 years it gets boring. This was a great take on switching it up without frustration. Thank you!!!!

[@alyndoyle5378]

We do meatball Monday. Only about once a month. Throw a bag of frozen meatballs in the crockpot on low at 2 pm with a jar of marinara sauce and by 5 dinner is ready.

[@KarinCole-bk2sd]

My mom always made Taco Casserole and I do it now too, my son and husband love it. Doritos crushed in the bottom of a 9x13 pan topped with taco meat mixed with corn and beans, like black or pinto, topped with cheese. Bake it at 350 for about 20-25 minutes then top with a salad mix of your choice. YUM!

[@lisagarner8261]

Watching this is making me very hungry! Great ideas. Thank you

[@susankirby4607]

When my kids were little we had make your own pizza on tortillas for their birthday parties. The kids were so excited to make them themselves. Cool mom points with that one!

[@wanderingteacup39]

This was full of great ideas! Taco pasta shells.Meatloaf muffin tins. Yes please!

[@mysonruns]

That meatloaf in a muffin pan really blew my mind! What a great video!

[@Creativefrugalfun]

Leftover/fridge clean out quesadillas are always helpful at our house

[@loriweaver5776]

Such great ideas! I have definitely been inspired to revamp some old recipes. Thank you so much.

[@isabellehuc4991]

in the north of france (I'm in the south) they make a "carbonade flamande" it's a kind of beef stew, with beer, and slice of spicde bread with mustard on, delicious

[@gloriawasion-allen521]

Variation of your Dorito salad was given to me in 1984. You use a small bottle of Thousand Island dressing instead of the Catalina.

[@lindabeard488]

I want you to know how much I love your personality, your encouragement, but most of all I feel you have a kind and caring heart. I loved your ideas of switching it up today. I’m also glad to see you back making great videos. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@lucindasutt7365]

Super great video. You rule when it comes to Cooking Swap/Change Ups, and keeping the menu not only varied and tasty but interesting and family approved.

[@naturalcreations40]

This is perfect timing I have been feeling in a cooking rut latly.

[@ajricesmommyx2]

Kimmy! Hitting the new year strong with a fantastic video and so many good ideas! I loved all the themed nights and the idea of if you like something, try cooking it in another way to make it exciting. My goal in 2024 is to have a low spend month for January and a big part of that is cooking at home! I can't wait to try some of these ideas with my family.

[@PeggyMaher-r7u]

This was THE most useful video ever - I am so tired of our ‘go to’ recipes. The day themes were a great selection!

[@Kathryn-o5f]

Loved this video! I love all the ideas I just wish my husband did.

[@jenniferbower2545]

All the above.. tonight I taking leftover turkey gravey from Christmas turning into a broccoli cheddar soup.

[@joanwalford1959]

Wow Kim. That is what I call a masterclass. Thanks for the meal ideas. My favorite recipe was cooking the meatballs in the muffin pan. Yummy. Tfs.

[@shesinherapron]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@susanmassey9635]

Thank Kim for several great ideas. After awhile I get tired of cooking the same thing.❤

[@cindysandhu7281]

This video made me so hungry and got my brain thinking of so much to cook. Thanks for this boost of inspiration 😊

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Great ideas & tips. I especially admire you for coming up with so many meal ideas. I’ve always been a very fussy eater & only like things like fish fingers & shepherds pie etc. I hate anything spicy. A popular takeaway in the UK is fish & chips, often with mushy peas. Jacket potatoes are a great meal option, especially when you top them with cheese & baked beans.

[@canahartman2058]

I'm an OG follower, and this is my favorite video! Taking everything you've been teaching us about shopping and prepping, and taking it all up several levels. Thank you!

[@laurielyon1892]

Very good ideas! I'm going to watch this again with a piece of paper to jot some things down.

[@shesinherapron]

I'm working on a blog post, should have it up in a day or two.

[@MistyRaymond]

I love this video. I cook 5-6 days a week. I love switching things up, making “round two recipes”, and making different flavors of foods (Mexican, Vietnamese, Italian , etc). I also love making make ahead meals whether that be freezer meals cooked from raw or things already cooked and in the freezer like cooked ground meat, breakfast burritos etc. I do love to cook…but I do get that burned out feeling sometimes and this gave me some really good ideas and motivation! Thanks so much

[@lorinasr7910]

Our family loves Tot-Cho’s. Instead of chips,we use potato crowns. Add all your regular taco fixings. So yummy!!

[@shesinherapron]

Love that!

[@OkieJammer2736]

WHAT A HELPFUL VIDEO - So full of WOW ideas! Thanks so much.

[@brg2743]

We had a tiny bit of salsa, hamburger, a new jar of marinara, frozen onion and colored peppers, small tomatoes as perishables in frig so we used them to make spahetti. Threw in some garlic powder, celery seed, basil, in with spahetti and it was so good. Trying to use up perishable food first each supper. We been only used a third of a jar of marinara from Aldi. It was so good. Trying to get into the habit of using ip perishables instead of freezing them to eat later.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

I really loved this video Kimmy! I've been cooking meals for my family for over 26 years now. You would think I would have endless ideas, but sometimes I do find myself stuck in a rut. This was so helpful!❤❤

[@jamiepratt9295]

I also save my juices from my roast and use it for my beef stew. If I am not making a stew right away I put the juice in the freezer to use when I do make stew.

[@cathyburns750]

Brilliant!! Thank you so much!! God bless!!

[@rhondavigil795]

I have beef and noodles in the crock pot on this snowy day. Tomorrow is fried potatoes with polska kielbasa and green beans. Soup on Sunday. Maybe chicken tortilla soup. Biscuits and gravy is a big go to here. So many options just have to look in my frig, freezer and pantry for inspiration.

[@ChellB1234]

You mentioned your beef stew with beer, so you the video for that? I’d love the recipe

[@michellefitz4287]

Super funny about having beer in the pantry for just stew! We aren’t drinkers either but I would enjoy using beer and/or dry white wine to cook delicious meals.

[@rg-mi5hh]

Meatloaf in muffin pans is angreat idea! Never can seem to get meatloaf done. This would help a lot. Thanks for the idea!

[@hello-vs4me]

My family love taco bowls with all kinds ofmeat

[@nonna628]

All I can say is WOW! You are a dynamo! I need to watch the video at least one more time and take notes. You are so inspiring.

[@Maz-cv9ym]

Wowww‼️ You have some really Great ideas here. Thank You Soo Much! cause it does after awhile get to be blah w/ the same ole same ole. You have my mind racing already for tomorrow. I Appreciate You! Your Awesome💯💞

[@tressalewis7004]

This is an absolute genius video!

[@bookiebird28]

I would love to see more of these types of videos, because I am not creative when it comes to cooking.

[@shesinherapron]

You got it!

[@Missjesslittlesuccesses]

Ahhhhh!!! I sooooo needed this video! Thank you!❤🍲🍽️

[@Michelle-mq6pl]

Happy New Year from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 great inspiring video to start the year off

[@momskelton5794]

Grilled fruit is awesome!!

[@adrawn11]

Thank you so much Kimmy, cause I was there with not coming nothing and not eating cause I was tired of the same thing and now you have some new ideas and I'm going to plan new meal.❤

[@EmmeFen]

My family loves it when I make my beef stew with mulled wine. I usually get that around fall and winter and it goes so well with beef stew.

[@MakingMyAbodeOTR]

Great video!! The possibilities are endless. Soooo many ways to repurpose leftovers you covered it all!!! 😊Thank you

[@lindamathews9168]

Great ideas!! Thanks for your inspiration.

[@Amanda-pq7vq]

The pesto ranch chicken is the bomb!! I’ve made it with a pork loin also, so good.

[@DianaG54]

These are amazing suggestions 😍

[@emmahenderson3496]

my mother-in-law used left over roast and puts it through a mincer and them makes it into Shepard's pie or cottage pie

[@lindaburris1968]

You are adorable and so creative

[@luciacrosland3454]

Thanks for all these great meal ideas!

[@vanessaelvins5821]

So many new ideas fantastic video 💞💞💞

[@brittannytaylor5693]

I was just talking about meal ideas with my sister So this was a nice video We are gonna recipe test more often and give each other encouragement in the kitchen Cause we are home cooks trying to survive the dinner hour

[@gloriaharry5867]

I love your video's I always learn something THANKS!

[@marywarren2739]

Great ideas for changing up the boring same old dishes. Thanks

[@marysibley6864]

I absolutely love this sight! You make this so fun and very helpful! You are amazing!!🤩 ❤

[@shesinherapron]

Thanks so much 😊 I’m so glad it’s helpful!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Awesome!!!

[@maryveit5342]

Thanks Kimmy! Great video! ❤

[@juliaseymour1947]

Great video and ideas. Need to find that pesto chicken recipe. Sounds yummy!

[@jessicastafford2994]

Doritos taco bake is good too!

[@glendaharding4884]

I got some great ideas from this video!! Super informative, thank you!!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

This video is so inspiring, and fun to watch, thanks for all of the ideas!

[@meganhartten8291]

All great ideas, thank you!!!

[@rhondalaflamme462]

Your tip on sheet pan breakfasts for eggs pancakes is awesome! We enjoy pancakes but don’t have them often because of the time. This is a great tip for time saving and meals. I see yummy pancakes in my future. Thanks for sharing tips on twists for ingredients

[@valeriejohnston6574]

You had me at taco stuffed shells! 😁😁

[@amyjo1293]

I like that very much. Great video!❤❤❤

[@mspeedie52]

Kimmy this video was full of great ideas. My challenge is that I am so used to preparing food for a family of 9. I am now preparing food for just two. Until the last 4 months I would be able to use a portion of dinner for my lunch. Now that I am retired there are usually always leftovers. Any ideas as I do not always want to have leftovers especially if I am creating a menu for the week. My goal in January and February is to use what I have in my freezer and pantry and not go to the store.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Kim. This was great! One of your very best. Ty so much. I love loved this one! My mind is just rolling.

[@shesinherapron]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@laureengetskow6579]

This is now one of my favorite videos from your channel!! So many great ideas!! Thank you 😊

[@gail7932]

Thank you so much cooking just became fun

[@lesliebaker6244]

Great video! Thanks for all the ideas!

[@sweetlifehappywife3460]

Hello from Minnesota! Happy New Year to you and your family. ❤🎉

[@shesinherapron]

Happy New year!

[@amydarveau9559]

Such good advice!!! Thank you!

[@janetdwyer1867]

Happy new year from Rhode Island. Love all your ideas.i going to try Doritos tacos ❤

[@shesinherapron]

Hope you enjoy

[@blandlinda]

Monday is crockpot night Tuesday is freezer meal night Wednesday is leftover night Thursday my husband grills Friday is sandwich night Saturday and Sunday are traditional meals. Leftovers for lunches.

[@wendyrothermel9872]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@dhartey1314]

So helpful thank you!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Great ideas!

[@juliazander1169]

Kim, this was such a helpful video. Thank you! 💕

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Great ideas 😁❤️

[@ivy6303]

I haven't made taco salad in a couple years! I just might make it this weekend. I make my own dressing to go over it though. Thank you for all the great ideas! God bless you!

[@loislind7063]

Kim, you are the MOST creative woman ever!!! Thank you for all these ideas!!!!! ❤

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you! 😊

[@cgau2446]

❤great great great ideas!! Just love how you inspire us Kimmy. Thank you! Blessings to you and yours, Candy G in North Augusta, SC

[@debbiemize2269]

Terrific video! These are all great ideas. I especially like the pizza suggestions! I will definitely be trying these. Keep up the great work ♥️

[@pinkym27]

Happy new year from California

[@shesinherapron]

Happy New Year!

[@donniechance4682]

I done meat loaf in a muffin pan for long time, I can freeze them for quick meal or for me to take to lunch.

[@SproutingHealth]

Love you so much! Discovered you through the ninja. This was a fantastic video. Thanks for all you do. XOXOXo

[@GloriaGould-p1e]

great ideas, Kimmi. Happy New Year!

[@charlottehetherington8720]

Awesome video very helpful

[@alycer.8158]

FANTASTIC vlog!!!! So informative-reasonable and fun!!!! 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸....liked and shared...oh yeah here I am commenting 😊 support 👭

[@valerieh8526]

Naan is a good shortcut for pizzas, too.

[@tarras3292]

Me and my daughter we love ❤️ ❤the Taco Salad and it’s better leftovers

[@deltorres2100]

Awesome I haven’t done any removal on Christmas..I’m hoping to do it tomorrow..

[@shesinherapron]

You’ve got this!

[@thepioneerhomestead]

❤❤❤This was fantastic!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!💗

[@shesinherapron]

Glad you liked it!!

[@chinadoll6841]

Kimmie this was a fantastic video, so many great new suggestions. Thanks a bunch. Grace❤❤

[@susandavey8564]

I see you eat spaghetti squash we can’t get it in England. I have tried everywhere. It looks so good.

[@hollyo6486]

Happy New Year from Boston, Ma💞

[@shesinherapron]

Happy New Year Holly!

[@uberLeafsFan]

Love, love, love these ideas!

[@kkat7512]

So many fantastic ideas & tips. Thanks as always!!

[@gloriawasion-allen521]

Looking back it reminds me of what they now called Bug Mac salad.