Quick and Easy Dinners and Cooking Hacks Inspired By YOU! Answering ALL Your Most Asked Questions

Hey friends, I have a treat for you today, this video is full! It’s full of our family favorites, full of things you might not have seen before, things you always ask me about and today I’m answering. And most of all, it’s full of quick and easy hacks that will give your dinners that down home flavor you’ve been looking for and save you time and money. Thanks for watching and as always I send you love from my kitchen - Mel
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Tuna Patties:
12oz can (or 2- 5ox cans) of chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
Add in ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup cornmeal, ¼ cup flour, 3 tablespoons mayo and 1 beaten egg
Mix well adding additional flour if needed
Makes 4 good sized patties
Fry in oil and butter apprx 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
Drain on paper towels
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[@Justamakeupjunkie]

Momma Mel, I really love your videos. You are so down to earth and southern like me. You make dishes that I grew up with plus you put a little spin on them too. I feel like I can relate to you. You make me feel like a friend and not just a viewer of your videos. I really appreciate that. I wish you and your family many blessings. Take care friend and God bless

[@jon545]

You tell that man of yours he's a lucky man to have such a gorgeous woman to cook such awesome meals for him . Much love for you and your family . God bless you 😸

[@michaelmills7358]

Your personality and happiness of life inspires me. Thank YOU!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😊 how kind, thank you. That really means so much to me, I love sharing and I love our community 😊 How are YOU doing?

[@michaelmills7358]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel I'm hanging in there, taking everything one day at a time.

[@jacquelinemckinney4147]

I love that you attended home economics class cooking in high school. So did I and loved it. Unfortunately, none of the schools have that class anymore near me in Southeastern PA.😊 I still have my high school recipe box as well.😊

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Everyone in Georgia, North and South Carolina, and surrounding states watch your weather. It's supposed to get stormy later tonight and tomorrow. We had strong winds Friday evening. My mom lost 4 large pine trees and one came inches from her living room. We're in Southwest Tennessee. Please continue to pray for those who we're affected by the tornadoes Friday night.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes, those storms were so devastating 😢 praying for all those affected

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel thank you, us too. My heart breaks for those affected.

[@kimberlymartyn1232]

We had it bad last night in Ohio

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

🙏

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@@kimberlymartyn1232 this weather has been all over the place. Praying for y'all too.

[@amandaburke2612]

I just love your videos. My mom passed away years ago, and I have been watching your videos to learn to cook for my family.

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

When I was little, my siblings and I fought over who got to pick the bones from the canned salmon! My momma made the best salmon patties. She also made great potato cakes and would often cook them with the salmon patties and that was one of our favorite suppers.

[@rosethompson9449]

My mother-in-law always, ALWAYS, had a gallon (either partial or full, depending on if any one had drank any) of sweetened ice tea in her refrigerator. My husband said he never remembered that she didn't. I loved that lady. You brought back some fond memories. Thanks.

[@normacollins3844]

I have never had Tuna Patties, but I’ll try them. Sounds good!! When my Mom made Potato Patties (& Salmon Patties) she always put in an egg, a yellow onion, salt & pepper, a little flour & cornmeal…similar to the way you made your Tuna Patties! God Bless you! Thank you! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS

[@moniquebrown1678]

I just love listening to your accent. I’m from California but your cooking is the type of food I grew up on…comfort.

[@amomentwithmileva]

Mel you have the best recipes. I am almost 58 and I have been cooking a long time and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your ideas. God brought you into my life and I am so blessed!

[@debramehan8644]

My great grandmother lived with us when we were kids and she made these. She always called them croquets and they were shapes cylanders. And still to this day i cant make them like hers. I miss you grama! 😊❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😢 awh what a precious memory. 💖

[@jesuslivesforevevr]

My momma loved potato cakes, I would make them for her when I would visit and was able to. I lost her 11 months ago.. I can’t bring myself to make one just yet.. but the memories and love are still with me. ❤😢

[@jeffersonmorant]

That’s so thoughtful of you Faith and hope, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

I love your food recipes and suggestions, and I also just love your voice, you sound so down-home nice! I love that!

[@rachelcastle8369]

Everything looked delicious 😋 Have a great week Mel.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks friend, I appreciate you! Hope you have a great week too!

[@rachelcastle8369]

Thank you 😊

[@shannonschell482]

My mom made potatoes patties that's what we call them I still make them sometimes she also use to make squash patties I miss my mom

[@sharonbloodworth6584]

For those of us who are low sodium diet, use no salt added, use unsalted butter and Mrs.Dash garlic and herb, lemon pepper or the vegetable blend. Onion and minced garlic heps also.

[@ethelmadison7672]

Oh and those potato cakes were an awesome side that my Mom always made. She learned to make them from her Dad. I was always told that they were a staple from the depression era.

[@kristafenstad9214]

On May 5 my sister turned 55 and I made her dinner consisting of your Creamy Caesar chicken, your green beans minus the bacon and your mashed potatoes...it was delicious!!! She loved it!!! Thank you!!!

[@sherierodriguez7708]

Mel You have such a beautiful spirit. I wish I could hang out with you and just soak up all your knowledge. The spirit of the Lord is ALL over you sweetie.

[@JacknJill_1956]

I've never tried those potatoes. Will have to try them. Thank you😊 Green beans look out of the garden

[@kathybrooks4270]

Looks so good all of it, now I'm hungry. God bless

[@BoPeep1]

Well you did it again, I think you must be kin to my Mama, you cook so much like she did. You are so right about Margaret Holmes, those mixed green and the collards are so good. I fixed some collards the other day and my husband thought I had cooked from scratch, and with it being just the two of us, one can makes it fast and easy. Thank You so much for sharing. PRAYERS

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

I think we are kinder spirits. I love me some sweet tea. I have a cheap tea pan and a wooden spoon. I'm all about southern cooking and making people happy with my food. Thanks for sharing. God blessing

[@berthabyrd6898]

Hey Mel,My Mom made potato cakes a lot and i've made them,we stopped buying pork n beans and buy Bush baked beans,they are the best,i love tuna cakes but my husband makes them differen than you do,he makes them for me like my Momma did,have a blessed evening!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love Bushs beans too, I really only buy pork and beans to make my cowboy beans 😋 and nothing is better than our mommas cooking. I still can't make my pintos and fried taters taste as good as my mommas 🤣 I hope you have a blessed week, love and prayers ❤️

[@berthabyrd6898]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel Thank You Mel

[@geriedelen4708]

My mom put canned spaghetti in tomato sauce in the chili she made. My dad got tired of canned tomatoes when he was in the Marines in the South Pacific. Canned spaghetti can be hard to find. I used canned spaghetti o’s in chili the last time I made her recipe. She died over 7 years ago. But I still make her recipe because it is what I am used to. I don’t like red kidney beans. I use pinto beans or great northern beans or cannellini beans when I make chili.

[@badassunicorn5351]

MOMMA!!! As always you brighten my day❤. Love these recipes .

[@Sammi_May]

We make our tea exactly the same way ❤️❤️❤️. Love sweet tea!!!

[@AlessandroMarco-zl1wi]

Hi there How's your day going Am marco what's your name?

[@Sammi_May]

Hey hey Mel 🥰🥰🥰. So excited to watch. ❤️❤️❤️. I love your videos 🥰🥰!!!

[@AlessandroMarco-zl1wi]

Hi there How's your day going Am marco what's your name?

[@debbiebrewington7635]

I made my tea exactly the same way!! Even have a special pan and pitcher. Just makes me smile!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😊 I love it! Girl we know how it's done don't we 🤣

[@kathyann7260]

I cannot wait to try the Caesar Chicken

[@AlessandroMarco-zl1wi]

Hi there How's your day going Am marco what's your name?

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Hello Mel I have been out of town and have been missing your videos. Missed being in your kitchen. Everything looks so good.

[@tinkerbellwiz]

Hi mel great video 😊thanks for all the goodies 😀 have a wonderful week

[@stillsimplystephanie]

That Caesar Chicken looks so good! Doctoring up convenience foods is one of my favorite kitchen hacks, makes dinner so easy. Love Maegen's channel, so happy to see a collab between the two of you!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks, it is delicious and so easy! 😋

[@alaskafamilykitchen3203]

Your channel is awesome also! 🌺 Jen

[@paulettebaker5587]

Prayers to ALL. Happy Easter to all. Be safe

[@tammycaudill1935]

Everything looks so good but I'm here for the tea and tater cakes

[@jeffersonmorant]

That’s so thoughtful of you Tammy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

[@mecyajordan9272]

My daughter absolutely loves the seasoned turnip greens you were talking about

[@tinatacklesit1448]

The dinner you made with Cowboy beans and potato cakes had my mouth watering! Thanks for sharing Mel...😋

[@donnamckeller2010]

I’m going to try and use canned chicken for the tuna or salmon. My hubby is allergic to fish but he used to love the salmon patties before he suddenly was allergic. Might be worth a try. My grandma used to make her tater cakes just like yours and I keep them going with my family. There’s really nothing like family recipes that conjure up the love and memories associated with those dishes. Have a blessed week sweet friend. ❤

[@lesliejones7018]

Love watching you cook! Do you have a video out about you and your family? I'd love to know how many children you have, what Patrick does, and some of your favorite family activities!

[@JudithBrummett]

My family doesn't really like MOST instant potatoes but we really enjoy the Idahoan brand with the cheese and bacon like a stuffed potato. The garlic is good too.

[@eileenhaney7307]

Thank you Mel, those recipes are my kinda cooking. I love simple down home meals. Send you blessings from the Tiny House in Texas. Also I am praying for Ya'lls safety during this bad weather time.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

These are our kind, too! I've made a lot of casserole lately and we needed some down home food 🤣 thanks so much for watching, I appreciate you watching so much

[@nancyalberghini7581]

Mel save the links on the cheese container they are great for canning jars to store and shake out whatever.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Great tip, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Yes I saw that on Kathryn's (Do it on A Dime) channel.

[@gwalsh8814]

We garden and I've been canning for decades, but I had no idea the plastic lids from grated cheese containers fit Mason jars. Sure enough, I just tried a lid on a regular-mouth Mason jar and then on a little Mason jelly jar...perfect fit! Thank you for that tip. I already can think of ways to use it!

[@cindy2252]

Hi Mel, Maegen sent me over and I'm glad she did. Thank you!!🥰🙏🏻

[@jesuslivesforevevr]

Waited for this! Thank you for sharing! Love your channel.. God bless and have a wonderful week!

[@lorettaodonald9273]

I’ve made my tea in the microwave for years. Never boils over like it use to on my cooktop. I use a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup with water and tea bags. Put it on 5 minutes. When finished cover and let sit. Add hot to sugar and I keep rinsing my tea bags until my pitcher is full. Best tea ever. Love your channel hear in SC!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I did that for a while a long time ago, seems like my stove top was being repaired and a lady at church told me how to make it like this, it's great! Thanks so much for being here!

[@mississippigirl]

Hi Mel! I used your recipe to cook green beans for the first time Christmas Eve. We love them, and now that's my go-to method. I am going to make your potato cakes soon. I'm sure they will be a hit, too. Have a blessed week, Mel!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh I'm so glad that you all loved them, it's a strange mixture lol but it's delicious 🤣 Let me know how you like tater cakes

[@joannanorton9764]

Hungry jack through the oldest in the best instant mashed potatoes, anywhere anytime!

[@maemaep9246]

Made the caesar chicken dish last night because I had all the ingredients. Absolutely fabulous!!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Oh my goodness gracious, everything looks so delicious. Where is my adult bib?! I need it because I'm over here drooling. 🤤😋

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

🤣 lol you're a hoot! Thanks for being here sweet friend, hope you have a blessed week 😊

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel you're welcome, Aunt Mel. You too. We got a busy week ahead. Hubby has 2 doctors appointments. We're still.waiting to hear from the surgeon on what's next for him.

[@sandybowman7140]

@@MrsAlmaTrumble Sorry to overhear, but I'll be praying for ur husband this week & still praying ur own insurance obstacle gets tackled too Ms Alma! God is good and we can trust him even with what we can't understand. Sending u blessings from STILL SNOWY Michigan! ❄❤❄❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@SANDY BOWMAN thank you, friend. We appreciate all the prayers. Yes, our God is. He watched over my mom on Friday night. We had strong winds, and she lost 4 large pine trees on her land. One was inches away from hitting her living room, which she was in.

[@sandybowman7140]

@@MrsAlmaTrumble Oh Glory to God she was protected! I've been praying for those tornado victims too. U stay safe and on nites like those I sleep with my Bible opened on the pillow right next to me - the dark world hates to take on those who trust in Jesus! Much love dear friend! 💕💞🙏🧎‍♀️💝

[@hollybruns4077]

I just tried this Caesar Chicken, and it’s soo good. I was searching your videos looking for the how to cook bacon in the oven tip, and saw this. Just so happened, I’d gotten what I didn’t know I needed at Aldi a few hours earlier. Thank you !

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Lol, happy little accident as Bob Ross says 😂 so glad that you loved the Caesar chicken, too. And for bacon in the oven, I've been putting it in a cold oven and start it heating up to 400 degrees. Once it pre heats I take a peek at it and usually go about 5 more minutes or so. And if it's thick cut I will flip it over to the other side, too. Just watch it close and adjust your time accordingly. Oh and I always line my pan with foil for easy clean up.

[@stefanielynn84]

I love instant potatoes. Potatoes are such a good side, and the instant mash are so convenient. I'll have to try your tips to make them even better. Thanks for the ideas and video, have a blessed week 😊

[@stefanielynn84]

I'm fine. Tired mom of 5 here 😴 😊 weather is cold. We've had quite the winter with tons of snow, and it doesn't want to stop. How are you?

[@jeffersonmorant]

@@stefanielynn84 You’re a lucky mom, Your daughter look’s adorable on your profile, i bet they are all adorable, sorry about your weather, it gets like that at this time of the year, its thesame here in Ohio, cold at night and a bit warm at day time, Where are you at ?

[@vickies.3903]

I just love your cooking!! It reminds me of childhood. I recently moved from North Carolina to Maryland and the food is just Not the same. I am learning to make my some of my former favorite food’s myself. I learned to make my own sweet tea, it is definitely worth learning to make yourself. Tastes so much better when it’s homemade! Thank you for sharing you wisdom,recipes,and hacks with us. ❤

[@carolneal3785]

Love these hacks thank you😊

[@Rebecca-ez9si]

Wow!!! I made the caesar chicken tonight....my husband and I LOVED it!!! I am so thankful that I found this channel. ❤

[@jillridler2216]

Love your recipes! Im learning about Southern cooking from you and loving it. I'm a NY snowbird living in FL for 1/2 year and am becoming interested in cooking lots of southern cuisine! My husband is enjoying the new menus!

[@LifeWithTheLovedays]

Everything looks amazing, friend!! I am gonna make that chicken this week!

[@angelacampana7058]

Thank you Momma Mel for this wonderful vid, everything you shared looks delicious😋 The real star of the show is you and your kind heart, I love and adore you very much🥰 Take good care and have a blessed week🙏🤞♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@bettypierce8050]

I enjoy the recipes you share.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks, I love sharing easy home cooking and I appreciate you watching so much!

[@marshajordan862]

Love your channel. I'm also subscribed to Megan's channel already. Blessings

[@freethinker4596]

That's how I make chili but I add potatoes because my grandmother did.

[@lilysandoval1975]

Sour cream and salad dressing sounds Homey and most Inviting 💖😋

[@geraldinehobson2704]

I love potato cakes. I make them pretty much the same but I add diced green bell peppers and cook in a little but deeper oil. So good!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Sounds great!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video Mel thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@lulamaemcrae3032]

Hello Mama Mel, I really appreciate all the tips that you shared with us.Those potato cakes are awesome, i'm definitely going to try them. Please keep us in prayer, our weather is supposed to be getting bad.I'm praying for everyone that was affected by the storms in Mississippi. Sending continued prayers ,hugs &, love. Ya'll be blessed and have a wonderful week. Love from Lula Mae & Family. 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕

[@treysabowlin8110]

In green beans, I use a splash of vinegar instead of the soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce and then all of the other good stuff you used!

[@bethswift9332]

Made the ceasar chicken recipe tonight and my family went crazy over it. Very tender and full of flavor. Husband asked me to put it on the dinner menu weekly. Thank you, we loved it.

[@bennylawrence6221]

Sweet tea- house wine of the south!

[@YVYOU]

Sweet Momma Mel, everything looked AMAZING!!! I MUST try that caesar chicken, that looks so yummy and those cowboy beans! I had almost forgotten that my Mother made us Tuna patties all the time. I need to try that recipe, she made them very similar to yours and then she made them another way with corn flakes inside and that was so very good. I agree with you, food always brings back memories and if they are of my precious Momma then it makes my heart so happy! Your always bring so much joy to us and we are so blessed to watch your channel each week. God bless you always!!!

[@dianekelley6559]

Melonie you are the best. You give so much content, helpful tips and you are so pleasant. Thank you for encouraging people to read The Bible and seek God!❤

[@deborahdaniels9163]

Loved all of these Mel

[@bobbywhitmire8057]

Making tea, while it's boiling and almost done. Add a small pinch of baking soda . It'll fizz up a lil bit it helps with the acid.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Great tip, thanks so much for sharing!

[@marywalker1394]

Everything looks absolutely delicious ❤thanks 😋

[@luannjohnson1382]

Love your videos love your recipes with different ideas for chicken

[@reginab6011]

My mom used to make potato cakes when I was growing up! I'll have to make some!! The best sandwich to go with a bowl of chili is a peanut butter sandwich cut into triangles for dippin!!😋 Love watching your videos!!!!

[@TheSouthernRustic]

My dad always made potato cakes or black-eye pea patties. I've not had either since he passed a few years ago. I need to make some.

[@susanhoward5046]

Loved the video & grate instructions you gave. ❤

[@cathynations7169]

Hi Sweet Friend, See I knew we were kindred spirits, I also love instant mashed potatoes. Everything looks so yummy. 😋. I am so happy about the Collab with Maegan. She is the sweetest as well. ❤️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Lol we are! 🤣 And I love Maegen, it's been a really long time since we did a collab together ❤️

[@melodienicholson3482]

Oh yummy on green beans. That's new to me. Lol 😂 I only drain the can add the beans, season salt n butter n cook for a few min. But this i gotta try.

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Thanks mel for your dishes

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed, thank YOU for watching 😊

[@1CathyHendrix]

Good evening, Mel! Hope all is well with you and your family! I am tickled to see that you are collaborating with Megan. She does have a good channel with recipe's that are a bit outside of what I normally fix. She is another great follow. Once again, everything looked amazing. I have been doing the tuna patties instead of salmon for quite a while. Love them. Will be trying your sauce the next time I make them. Hope you have a great week ahead and God bless!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Awh thank you, I appreciate you so much 💗 and I just love Maegen, too. It's been a really long time since we did a collab together and I am so excited to see what she's made 💗

[@joycejones2411]

​@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel love your ideas Mel will be trying some soon.

[@katheydouglas4587]

Mel, I just found you. So-so glad I have. You cook like the family cooking I grew up with. Where did you find/acquire the lovely bowls? Just the sort I am looking for. (Time to replace the old worn out ones. The newer ones are over 40 years old, & some were my grandmother's.) Thanks for the ideas. Never thought of adding cornmeal to the fish patties. Can't wait to try it.

[@Mamatofive10]

We have a tea pot & a grungy wooden spoon that's only for tea too!! 😅 These all look delicious & the price of the red canned salmon has broke my heart too, I'll try tuna!

[@stuartpierce121]

Love these ideas!! Miss my Granny's sun tea. Thanks Mel Jennifer 😁

[@christasmith7311]

Thank you, for the nice Video. The food look so yummy. Bless you from Germany.🙏😋🌹

[@lauracunningham1149]

Another great video. I love hanging out with Mel!

[@JenniferHenderson-jm2el]

I have used hush-puppie mix in place of flour in my tater cakes. Omgoodness, they were delicious.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Sounds great!

[@jensenfamily7207]

I love instant mashed potatoes too and can’t wait to try your tip of using the milk!

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Great video,that tea really looks refreshing,and I loved the potato cakes,tuna, patties,your beans and ground beef and your chili too.oh, everything!!hv the best day family 💕💖💖💕🥰💝❤️🧡💙💛🤗🦋

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Love you! Thank you!

[@imapip6313]

Everything sounds yummy. I grew up with potato cakes.

[@kymburriss4260]

Mel these all look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing

[@janesecaraway3995]

My mama used chilo seasoning and recently started using it again. It's much cheaper by that large container from Sam's. I really enjoyed and it brought back memories of mama making chili!

[@marieross3440]

This is a video of beautiful food. I can't wait to make them.

[@pattin2621]

I remember chili-o as a kid, but hadn't seen it in years. They don't sell it anywhere near e so I ordered it from Amazon. So good!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh honey, you're gonna go back in time 😊 so happy you got some!

[@angelam4258]

they have a cheddar one and a white cheddar varieties of those potatoes and they are so good as potato cakes.

[@anncooper3416]

I love potato cakes. Why do I never think to make em? 🤔 My mom made them all the time. So good!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

😊 I'm so happy this reminded you about them! Enjoy some this week friend

[@denisenotdennis]

So glad I learned to make some of my grannies recipes..salmon patties.potato pancakes..that's what she called them.but foe the life of me I wished I could make her candied sweet potatoes. I can see her doing it in my mind..they are one my best childhood memories!! Along with going to the canning plant

[@AngelaHoodWritesSavannahRose]

I have really enjoyed watching you cook. I'm in Alabama. This is exactly the way I was taught to cook. As we say, "doctoring up the canned veggies" makes all the difference. My granny taught me how to make potato cakes and salmon patties...just like you did. And the sweet tea...oh, my goodness. Nothing like it.

[@jeffersonmorant]

That’s so thoughtful of you Angela, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

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I like potato cakes and tuna patties too. I've never put corn meal or mayo in my tuna patties--ill have to try that. French's chili mix is the best!! It's hard to find now!