NO-FUSS COOKING: Fast & Simple Recipes When Exhausted! and A BIG SURPRISE!

Hey friends, Thanksgiving is this week and I’d say you’ve already watched a ton of videos in preparation for the big day INCLUDING MY NO STRESS THANKSGIVING DINNER CROCKPOT VIDEO. I always like to do something a little different the week of Thanksgiving so I thought, “How about a Holiday Recovery Meals video?” That means we’re all sick of cooking after this week; so these are quick and easy to the nth degree, our taste buds are ready for something besides homestyle foods; and these hit that mark right in the middle, and we’re even going to find a new way to repurpose that leftover turkey. Since we all know what we’re eating this week, let’s visit tonight and enjoy these even quicker and easier than usual meals together and I have A BIG SURPRISE to share with you, too! #inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #mamamel #tootiredtocook #easyrecipes #semihomemademeals
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Visit my website for printable recipes and more and be sure to sign up for my free newsletter to stay up to date on the latest happenings and I’ll send you 5 of my family’s favorite’s recipes! inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I signed up.

[@sandybowman7140]

Well, now I'm gonna have to get a printer! Or go to the library more often since Covid the printed copies are free.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@sandybowman7140 yes and start a Momma Mel binder with all her delicious recipes.

[@sandybowman7140]

@@MrsAlmaTrumble Wahoo, that sounds RIGHT UP MY ALLEY!! Great idea, Alma!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@sandybowman7140 make another binder full of Mandy's recipes too. Did you ever make the French onion pork chops?!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Can we take a minute and mention appreciate all the hard work Momma Mel puts into these videos?! She shares some of the best recipes. I can't wait to try these. PS, I sent you an email.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Wow, thank you! You are so kind Mrs Alma and I will be sure and check my email too, thanks

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel you're so very welcome, Aunt Mel. Ok, it's the recipe I was talking about with the manicotti.

[@sandybowman7140]

I can totally agree, Congrats Mel on all the hard work on ur new site & the heavy time consumer these videos are. And once again, I love ur cheerleaders skill, Alma, u are the sweetest friend & loyal community member! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@sandybowman7140 thank you, sweet friend. I try to support all my favorites and Momma Mel is definitely one of them. Her and others work so hard on these videos and some of them work outside of the home while doing KZbin like Sammi @Managin' the May's. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Are you spending it with family?!

[@lulamcrae2851]

Thanks Mama Mel for all of your delicious recipes and for sharing them with us..Love from Lula mae and Family.

[@dianalester1351]

Thank Mel for sharing, Loved the scenic views, absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

[@lulamcrae2851]

Beautiful scenery and love the fall colors. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrystov]

Looks delicious !! Thank you again ❤ I loved your trip to Boone and Grandfather Mountain ! I've been through there many times in my lifetime. I'm 70 now and I haven't been there for so long. It made me homesick ! I live in Maryland but my Daddy is from West Jefferson, outside of Boone. It is the most beautiful place in the world to my family ! So thank you once again ❤

[@amyw2182]

I really enjoy your videos and recipes. Beautiful photos of the mountains!❤

[@bettypierce8050]

I love the new website! Happy Thanksgiving, Mel.

[@soniahenney9827]

I have exactly the same feelings when enjoying nature. It truly shows God’s majesty. Artists would have nothing to paint if it weren’t for the beauty of His creations.

[@ruthannhendricks7614]

Thanks for theses delicious recipes and the beautiful Mountain View’s from your trip!

[@omapanther222]

I'm from southwest Virginia and I love to do this drive and have several times over the years.God's majesty for us to enjoy!!

[@debbiealtman5373]

Beautiful scenery and yummy food.❤

[@marshajordan862]

Great recipes. Thanks for sharing. The scenery is beautiful. I always always love just basking in the beauty of God's nature❤

[@JenniferatHome]

Congratulations on your new web site! 😁👏👏👏❤️ So awesome!!!

[@dianeradtke8638]

I love your website. I signed up and already see new recipes I need to try. Thank you so very much. Wishing you and your family a happy thanksgiving!

[@blessednana2272]

I pray you and your family has a blessed Thankgiving day.

[@conniecrews8462]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!

[@lindak7623]

Oh, that was beautiful. I think God wants us to see the beauty that heaven has in-store for us. Many blessings and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@lauracunningham1149]

Love the fall colors! Thanks for sharing. The beauty always chokes me up, too.

[@debrafergerson8322]

Thank you for the video the mountains are beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving! God bless you 🙏❤️ I watch you all the time 😊

[@user-ho7hn8dt8u]

Love, love, love this video! All my favs! Thank you so much.

[@stitchann]

Another Tip use the oven ready manicotti tubes and you don't have to cook them. I make a Ricotta and parmesan cheese filling and fill the tubes by placing filling in a plastic bag, snip the corner and squeeze filling into the tube. It works great.

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Great tip! Thanks ❤

[@yvonneridge8858]

Stunning scenery ❤

[@doriswhitlock]

Been there its beautiful and thank GOD for his creation

[@barbarawood8887]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@wendysfairbanks924]

Love myself some gum drops, love the orange slice ones too.

[@pamellis6431]

Oh Mamma Mel, I just love you! Thank you for the new recipes, for your realness (like being genuine with rosmary "mistake"), for making me laugh, for all the helpful cooking tips, and for sharing your heart with us! And I love your heart for God❤ Thank you for the incredible views of His creation. I am so excited about your website too! You better believe I'll be printing those recipes. Sure will be nicer than my beloved scribbled notebook full off recipes from your videos, lol! God bless you❤

[@jolenemcgee9446]

My Mammaw had a little plastic tree with spikes on the branches, and it was to put the spice drops on for Christmas! The bottom was a shallow dish to scatter loose ones around it, those spice drops really brought me back❤️

[@robincarley7323]

You are always a delight and a balm to the chaos of daily life. So glad I found your channel and that you share yourself and your life with us out here on the internet. Congratulations on your success and the website is a wonderful addition. Being able to Pin recipes is wonderful and I thank you for that feature!🥳 All the best to you and yours❤️

[@MsSupreme11]

Surely enjoyed your video that was beautiful footage; happy thanksgiving ❤️

[@YVYOU]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. You bring so much joy to so many of us and we are thankful for YOU! Loved your video and can't wait to check out your new website. Congrats again!!!

[@judithhawkins1126]

Blue ridge parkway was lovely. Yes God is so big we often forget. This is a good reminder!!

[@emilymanley8646]

Love your Website!! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@annaventura3395]

I’m so happy to see those mountains again. ❤ I’m from there, right where you were driving. Every chance I got I’d up there on the parkway, especially in the fall when God reveals his glory through His creation. I’m glad it touched you the same as it does so many of us who call it home. I just found your channel and my kids are saying thank you for the delicious food. Congratulations on your website, Mel. I’ll be subscribing ❤

[@lyndarussell241]

Oh my goodness! These recipes look delicious! And the footage of the colors . . . Totally breathtaking! Seeing God’s amazing artwork never gets old. We are Blessed to be able to enjoy this beauty He provides for us. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[@patriciagreene5842]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jusssayin480]

I absolutely loved the fall colors. So beautiful. Thank you for all your videos and wonderful recipes. I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@a.j.4661]

So excited for your website!

[@ginadyson4214]

Happy Turkey to ya, mel~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LaLa-rs4jb]

Happy Thanksgiving I hope you have a wonderful day ❤

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Love these recipes! Happy Thanksgiving ❤

[@stillsinglestephanie]

So excited about your website, it’ll be so much easier to find the specific recipes I want to try when I’m looking for them! That crescent looks amazing 😊

[@ibrockinrobin67]

Oh, that gootage is gorgeous too!! Thank you for sharing it. I'm a west coast transplant in UT. I love our mountains in fall. But that was extra WOW! God is geat. What a beautiful world he created for us to live in!

[@abbymoser8996]

Love your new website & every video !

[@sarelle808]

Thank you so much for always sharing your recipes and your heart🧡may you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving. God bless

[@debbiewoods4232]

Mel, congrats on your website! I'm so excited for you (& for us). Your KZbin success has been so fun to watch evolve from the beginning. May God continue to bless you!❤❤❤

[@LadyJ78]

Your scenic Fall foliage drive reminded me of. Mom. She always loved going for a ride that time of year and their anniversary was in October. So I can see why they were married on Sweetest Day in '49 💞🍁. Thanks for the trip down memory lane😊

[@vickiebillingsley7842]

That is beautiful I walked the swinging bridge when I was little I’m 62 it was scary I’m glad me and my husband used to do that I lost him September 15 he was only 56 thanks for memories❤

[@cathynations7169]

Yes, Amen, my friend! It is the most beautiful sight at Grandfather Mountain and Boone! We went there on our honeymoon and spent many vacations there. ❤️ It is so breathtaking at Blowing Rock as well. God's splendor is overwhelming to me as well. He is such a great God!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

SO true, only a perfect and sovereign God could create such beauty and majesty. Can you imagine what heaven must look like if we have such beauty here...

[@cathynations7169]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel I simply cannot, but I say that so often! What will our eyes behold there if what He created here is so beautiful? I truly cannot imagine.

[@bhallmark3390]

It is such a treat to watch your videos, Momma Mel. Your voice and sweet demeanor carry us along as you put together those lovely dishes. We didn’t make it to the Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive this fall, so thank you for the footage you provided of your trip. Have you ever been to Peaks of Otter in the Virginia portion of the drive? It’s a beautiful place to visit. We spent our anniversary there a few years ago in the lodge. It was very, very cold still in March, but we still enjoyed the trip. Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍁🦃🍁🦃🍁

[@thejessicawilliamswithyoun4946]

Congratulations 🎉on your site and love the recipes and commentary 😂 Beautiful pics!!! Definitely going to have to check that out next time we're over there ❤

[@AliceDavis-uk4rm]

Thanks so much for sharing the Grandfather Mountain footage. It was so beautiful and awe inspiring! It brought tears to my eyes to see the beauty God surrounds us with. I'd love to see that in person someday. The recipes in this video look delicious.

[@SusanWable-zh3bs]

Beautiful pictures/videos! Nothing wrong with getting teary-eyed seeing God's beauty in nature! You are a beautiful lady! Thank you for your new website as well ❤

[@cindy2252]

Thanks for shareing that beautiful fall scenery. I'm like you when it comes to taking in Gods' beautiful handiwork; I always find myself singing the hymn "How Great Thou Art" with tearful joy! Happy Thankgiving to you and yours Mel & God bless. Can't wait to explore your website! 🧡🦃🍂🤎

[@djpeach3538]

That would be a good use for the extra chopsticks you get with takeout….Manicotti retrievers!…

[@trudisabaj2741]

You made me feel better, Mel. You are like a comforting loved one!

[@user-ez2vb7qg3s]

Thanks momma Mel❤

[@cdfatlanta9841]

Wanted to especially thank you for sharing your footage of the fall foliage. It's been a long time since I've been up that way. It is beautiful!

[@user-qv8tl3mf8u]

Oh Wow! God truly is amazing! Thanks for sharing love you my Sister in Christ💗

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

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[@terresacook4697]

Thanks so much for the after Thanksgiving quick fuss free meals! Also, oh my I miss my Virginia in the fall and all of God's beautiful patchwork quilt on those mountains! Lots of love from now my High Desert home in Arizona.

[@jeaniestoltz1764]

I'm gonna try the manicotti! Thank you for sharing the scenery. I got emotional too. It telly is a beautiful land we live in!

[@sallyalter6003]

Just love you, Mel. And thanks for the beautiful pictures. I have been to the Blue Ridge but not in the fall. It looked magnificent.

[@lindashort4016]

I just love you and your recipes so much! I've been a huge fan since I discovered you. I signed up for newsletter and can't wait to see what's next! Thank you for being you and all you do for us!

[@reneelogsdon6597]

I love the sundried tomato pesto. I make a breaded grilled cheese with it. Take two pieces of a hardy bread and spread some of the pesto on both pieces. Add some sliced fresh mozzarella between them with the pesto towards the middle. Dip sandwich in some beaten egg and then in some Italian breadcrumbs or panko. Cook slowly in a pan with plenty of butter until both sides are toasty and cheese is melted. This is amazing with a creamy tomato soup.

[@virginiatruyens1687]

I am very grateful to have found your Channel Mel. Not only do I enjoy your recipes but I always find inspiration in your words & your soothing voice. Happy thanksgiving to you & yours.

[@honeybee5420]

Grandfather Mtn, Boone and Blowing rock are all wonderful and beautiful places to visit! However, we’ve never been in the fall! Thank you for sharing your footage, it’s gorgeous!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@lorineanderson8184]

I think you are about to get some cold days this week! Yay! That helps me get into a shopping spirit! I live fairly close to you & it makes me feel like I know a famous star! 🤩

[@cfitzgerald.174]

Amen. Mel, God is Awesome❤

[@maryh6696]

So many great recipes and views!

[@nrusso967]

Thank you for sharing your photos and videos from Grandfather Mountain!!!

[@dwynn57]

wow! the footage that you showed at the end of the video was breathtaking! We, my husband and sister and brother in law this past january went to pigeon forge, tn. Even in January is is beautiful in the south! We live in missouri, we do get lots of color, but not nearly as majestic as what you showed! I will be talking to my husband to see if we can plan a trip to Grandfather mountain! thanks so much for sharing!

[@kaykoffroth2031]

Ms. Mel, you are a sweetheart an work hard to bring us a part of you with the video's. I want to say thank you. I hope that you an your family have a wonderful family. 😊

[@kathyhelmold7358]

Congrats on the website🎉🎉 Have s very blessed Thanksgiving Mel🦃🦃🍗🍗🍁 God bless🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@d.joannbrenes5977]

I miss seeing God's beautiful colors in the NC fall. I had to move back to IL 4 going on 5 years ago after calling NC home for over 21 years. Thank you for sharing them. I love your new website!! Love and Light my friend!

[@kimgilson7903]

Seeing that scenery always makes me think that our pioneer ancesters were some tough folks. Walking west across those Appalachian mountain ranges was no small feat.

[@jenatucker492]

Thank you for reminding me of how Big God is!! We are going through a very, very tough time right now. Harder than anything we've had to go through. It's so easy to get our focus off of Jesus and on to the problem. So thanks for the reminder that He is greater than anything we face!! He has all the answers and we are going to get through this with His help ❤️❤️!!!

[@aim_density1032]

what a beautiful place!! and as always thank you for the dinner recipes. signing up for the newsletter. 🎉🎉🎉🎉on the website ❤❤❤

[@rachelhero3413]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful adventure! I hope one day Father God will bless me with that trip! Stay safe and be blessed!

[@karla.UglyFrustratedGardener]

I love your recipe videos, but you really blessed my heart with the videos of your trip - I love North Carolina. I was stationed in NC for 6 months during Operation Desert Storm and I fell in love with it. I'm in Southern California and haven't been back - hoping to visit once I retire next year. Thanks again!

[@sandraburki-ug7sy]

I’m certainly going to keep these recipes ingredients on hand,my husband will love all of these easy recipes. Thank you for always giving us something quick and easy to make for dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family. ❤

[@wandavillar3260]

Thank for sharing those beautiful photos and I am definitely going to make the marry me chicken

[@bethschleter672]

Love, love, love this video!! Here's a tip--use tongs to remove the manicotti from water.

[@KellyRichieMastin]

Mel, thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Blue Ridge Mountains with us. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for being so real and down to earth. I really feel like you’re my friend. I look forward to watching you all the time. Please keep doing what you do so we’ll. This is truly a blessing to me.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU for this encouraging comment. Your words mean so much to me and I appreciate you being here ❤️😊

[@judymeek6507]

Love your videos and thanks for sharing your trip video

[@user-bx5vv7bn4e]

This is such a clever idea. Stuffing with cheese sticks is so fast and easy. Thanks so much ❤❤❤

[@dianabrown232]

I'm so glad i found you, i love your videos! You don't always go according to the recipe but alter according to what you have or what you like! I've pinned a lot of your videos & will find the time someday to try every one! Wishing you & yours a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃

[@jensenfamily7207]

Yay for the website!! That’s great!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks Mel, no shame in being emotional ❤️👍❤️👍❤️

[@margaretbartlett5404]

You are the best You tuber. Thank you for all that you do

[@lindagreen481]

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. May it be filled with happiness and blessings.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Beautiful photos! I will never forget the first time I went out west. We were in Colorado and came around the curve and there before me was "the purple mountains majesty". I cried. I honestly could not talk for like 5 minutes with out choking up. God is amazing and we are blessed to live in this beautiful country. Thank you for the video. Love you and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That is it! It is so hard to describe - I really need to see the west. That is on mine and Patrick's bucket list. Thanks so much for watching!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel it is SO worth going! We drove highways but also side roads. Through Texas you can see so many Indian Reservations full of poor natives. It broke my heart. And the beauty of the country is amazing! So worth going.

[@tammydamron950]

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH Y'ALL A VERY HAPPY &BLESSED THANKSGIVING . HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY &GOD BLESS Y'ALL VERY MUCH. (TAMMY FROM CALIFORNIA)

[@debragriffith6628]

The blue ridge pky. Has some beautiful scenery. We usually stay in Tennessee but its a nice ride if you have the time. Seems to always be windy at Grandfather Mt. Glad you got to get out and enjoy. Thanks for the recipes!

[@denisedieter9004]

Great recipes Me Il can't wait to try the string cheese

[@judylynne22]

I live close to the Blue Ridge Parkway in VA .. we use it to drive to church, and shopping toward the south. Its is great to be able to jump on it and go either direction. Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!!

[@mimig2293]

I love watching your videos. I can relate so much to your cooking prowess...I'm you! New website is exciting news! Thanks for sharing! The ending of this video is gorgeous. God's creation is truly awesome.

[@deborahcarr2177]

Happy Thanksgiving love you! God bless!

[@yaricontreras3063]

Just love her cooking ❤

[@user-bx5vv7bn4e]

Gorgeous. I love trees 🎉

[@amyandtony]

Amen sister. God has made some beautiful places. I grew up in East Tennessee and now live in Western North Carolina. Both sides are beautiful in their own ways. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@pamreneick464]

Great recipes thanks 🎉