QUICK & EASY FAMILY MEALS // DINNERS FOR BUSY NIGHTS // VLOGMAS 2021

[@normadoherty211]

Mindy, You are absolutely wonderful. You have so much to offer to mothers who have not much money in their purses when they go to shop. I wish someone at the food banks could copy your information and provide it in food bags when they hand out the bags. Though often mothers in need do not have a car to shop, most will be able to get your staples at a nearby discount grocery store. Where I live the groceries are about three times the price you show but then again our minimum wage is $16 and hour. To all the food banks out there help spread Mindy"s information. Her food is nutritious and the portions suitable for children. Nothing is wasted. GoGirl.

[@tamaradiehl1571]

To cook Brussels, potatoes and carrots quicker, . Microwave in a bowl with 2 tbsp of water for a few minute and transfer to sheet pan the roast. This cut the roasting time in half.

[@shannonphillips7602]

Oohh, I used to make those braids all the time but I forgot about them. Thanks for reminding me. I love your Santa towel on your oven.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Shannon! My MiL made that for me. :)

[@CookCleanAndRepeat]

I've never made one of those braids, but I really want to try it! I'm so so happy we got to collab today! Thank you again for doing this with me and for those super kind words! ❤❤ Okay, back to watching so I can starve in the carpool line. 🤣

[@SeeMindyMom]

Haha! I'm with you...time to get the kids and I never got around to eating lunch! Thanks for doing this, really, I'm fan-girling a little since I've watched your channel for so long!

[@CookCleanAndRepeat]

Here I am again, finally getting to finish the video! You seriously have the best tips and ideas! That spaghetti sauce sounds delicious with just using things you had on hand. And I literally just wrote down the ingredients for that sheet pan meal. What a perfect, quick dinner!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

A lot of slow cooker recipes I avoid because "ugh, browning the meat, transferring, cleaning, I may as well just cook it now and forget the crockpot." Love that you can brown your meat, no cleaning, no transferring, no fuss, and then continue with the recipe. This is definitely the slow cooker I need, lol.

[@annmcclellan349]

Instant mashed potatoes are even easier if you use a water pot. A friend got me on and I use it for instant instant oatmeal, potatoes, rice, stuffing...anything instant that you would need to use boiling water in. I am able to skip the pot and just make it in the bowl. That also saves in dishes, especially if there's leftovers.

[@JAWELSH2008]

I make a very similar Italian dish using sausage, diced tomatoes, onions and Italian seasonings. I brown the sausage and onion in the instant pot. Then I dump in the pasta and canned tomatoes with juice. Pressure cook for about 2 minutes then finish with heavy cream and Parmesan. It’s absolutely delicious! Huge fan favorite around here 👍🏻

[@anitaholmes6824]

I loved the tip of making the sauce in the slow cooker....brilliant! Not sure why I never thought of that so thank you!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

It’s so delicious in the slow cooker!

[@gretchenb7884]

I tried your version of the gnocchi recipe. It was amazing! Perfect for a busy night during the last week of school before Christmas break. Thanks 😊

[@paulacostello6912]

Great video. Love these recipes. The sheet pan dinner looks especially yummy. I find instant potatoes to be really good quality in recent years. Thanks! :)

[@doreenmcdonough8404]

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas 🎁

[@thatnygirl09]

The gnocchi meal I’m going to try this week and add in spinach!

[@AKD822]

My family enjoys pizza with olive oil sprinkled with garlic powder or garlic butter instead of tomato sauce

[@comiketiger]

Oh yeah! Awesome recipes. Great presentations Miss Mindy. You are always prepared and articulate. No wasted time. You do a wonderful job of making me hungry! ☺ God bless all here.

[@jessicacarpenter4222]

I’m new from Jen’s channel. I love quick meal ideas for busy nights. These are all great ideas!

[@adbathert3705]

Thanks for the ideas. Love your hair! Merry Christmas!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

I’ve just taken some homemade pizza dough out the freezer to make those pizza broads tomorrow :) I have a feeling it we’ll go down well in my house lol. I always do my spaghetti in the slow cooker too, it’s so flavourful! Yum

[@debkorn66]

Just stopped by from Cook Clean and Repeat. Excited to see some of your recipes!

[@stephanie34717]

I’m like irrationally excited that you got an instant pot. I don’t even have one so I don’t know why I’m so excited 😂 I am just so looking forward to all the new things you’re going to be able to show us now in the coming videos! Also, love the pizza braids. When I was growing up we used to do this for breakfast with eggs and sausage, etc. Such an easy and fun meal!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Oh that's a great idea, Stephanie. It's actually not an instant pot in the traditional sense. It's a slow cooker with some extra settings, but no pressure cooker setting. I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't get the hype of those things. LOL

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@SeeMindyMom I think I would like it strictly for purpose of cooking dry beans, but I haven't pulled the trigger on that one yet. I'm pretty happy with a dutch oven and a crockpot.

[@lisakrehbiel8248]

Love! Love! The cook book!!!!!!!! More More More!!!please!!! Your aunt's chilli pasta, shelf stable meals, your slow cooker go to favorites including White chicken chili........ Thank You. I love your channel.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Lisa that's my plan over the next year. I'm going to compile all my recipes into different editions so people can have them to print. :)

[@stuartpierce121]

Hi Mindy I do In Home care. I make meals for clients. Most are on a budget your videos help. Thanks Mindy Jennifer 🤩🎄🎅⛄

[@SeeMindyMom]

I'm so glad I can be helpful, Jennifer. That's one of my main goals with this channel.

[@pamelashearer9709]

Hi from Jen's channel. Your recipes look delicious. Going to have to try them. Nothing is better than easy, quick meals that taste good. Thanks!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Pamela! Thanks for coming over to check things out! :)

[@jademorgan3115]

I’ve watched your channel for a while now, but I’m about to binge watch to get some inspo as I’m heading back to work soon so going to utilise my slow cooker more!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hope you find some good ideas!

[@ashleystec1651]

yay

[@melissajohnson7887]

That pizza braid looks so yummy and easy.

[@jessicaweikers3555]

Hi Mindy, thanks for your content! Any tips for how to “dress up” steam in the bag veggies to make them a little more exciting? Thx!

[@SeeMindyMom]

We usually sprinkle a little grated parmesan on ours. :)

[@robinswan5831]

When searching for an Aura, I see that IP discontinued them! Boo hiss! The new model is a 10 in 1 and a bit pricey!

[@leeanngreen9830]

I have a bag of gnocchi, now I know what I’m making for dinner tomorrow 🙂

[@KsoPlans]

I just bought your e-book and it’s great. It’s got different things than what I have purchased from other you tubers or local pantry cooking books here in Australia. I’m only cooking for one but you’ve made it so easy to modify them to feed more or less. Thanks :0)

[@SeeMindyMom]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@kimharrison1099]

The color of your top looks so pretty on you!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Oh thank you!

[@_punkybrewster]

I feel goofy for thinking those pizza braids were too complicated now that I watched someone do it! I’m definitely going to make that this week!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

I’m gonna make some too :)

[@bekkkabby]

That last sheet pan meal is a great idea and I think it’ll also make some good prepped lunches for us! Sorry I’m a little late to watching this one - my in laws are in town this week 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@SeeMindyMom]

Don't be sorry! Enjoy your time with family. :)

[@veranieuwenhuyzen9457]

Hallo Mindy, Do you have a recipe for boneless ham in slow cooker? And do you have any tips for the cooking time of about 1.5lbs? love your videos by the way!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Sorry, I don't have any recommendations for ham because I'm not a big fan of it.

[@janjentz1053]

Hi. I came over from Jens channel. Loved your recipes. Have never made a recipe with gnocchi; going to try that soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Jan! I hope you like the gnocchi recipe!

[@darlenebatts5115]

New Subscriber here from Indiana. I'm Coming over from Jenn's Channel. So excited to binge watch your other videos.

[@paulareilly912]

I forgot about braids though i used frozen bread dough/ham/cheese. I dare you to make homemade gnocchi and teach us 🤣

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

My son's gf recently got my ex-MIL recipes for sauce and gnocchi so she can make it for us (my ex is Italian, these are very authentic recipes brought over). She has made them for us three times now since last year's Thanksgiving/Christmas season and has vowed to only make them on the holidays, lol! I don't think it's too difficult, we just don't have the easiest kitchen to work in.

[@janiceyoung2652]

Love Love It! I’m coming from Jen’s channel 💞💞

[@SeeMindyMom]

Welcome!!

[@kristihartford5283]

Hello! I'm new here from Jenn's channel! I subscribed and am excited to watch your other videos. Merry Christmas!!

[@FriendsFamilyKitchen]

That looks so yummy and delicious! The way you prepared is so easy..👍Thanks for sharing ❤❤keep going ❤️💕Stay Blessed and stay connected!😍

[@alishajennings2013]

I really like your shirt. It's a beautiful color. I saw it in your Christmas gifts video and thought it was really pretty on you.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!

[@lindaduncan2954]

Hi Mindy! Came over from Jen’s channel. I like your style…..quick, simple, and easy! New subscriber here!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Linda! Glad you found me! :)

[@shannonfoster5070]

I would love to see more recipes using chicken breast (not canned) as that is what we eat most. We don’t use any type of sausage or ground pork/turkey.

[@SeeMindyMom]

I have a budget meals video coming out soon that is all chicken recipes! It should be up the week after Christmas. :)

[@hawkrose8403]

I just subscribed today 12/28/2021 and I came from Mandy in the Making!

[@teresataylor7527]

Hello!!! Nice to meet you. Jen sent me!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for stopping by, Teresa!

[@patriciathomas1502]

Hey there Came over from Jen at Cook Clean an Repeat

[@lisalinder2697]

New subscriber here from CookCleanAndRepeat😀. I enjoyed your video!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Lisa! So glad you found me! I love Jen. :)

[@SarasBooksAndThings]

Definately going to have to try that gnocchi recipe!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes, thanks 🎄🎄🎄

[@kristinhawkins5757]

I love spaghetti! 😋

[@michellehammerle8065]

I'm so interested in the cookbook! Before I buy, are any of the recipes vegan friendly?

[@SeeMindyMom]

Most of them are not, as I use dairy quite a bit. My friend MiRanda over at Running on Plants is having a big sale on her ebooks right now!

[@michellehammerle8065]

@@SeeMindyMom ok I bought it haha! The recipes look good and I'll share it with a friend for Christmas!

[@ponycyndi1]

Love these. Thanks!

[@dsegobiano87]

Purchased! Such a cute idea for a super affordable price!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@patrickfreeman205]

Can I come eat at your house? 😢 It all looks so delicious!

[@Julie-si3hi]

Hi I'm new to your channel,great recommendation by youtube! :)

[@SeeMindyMom]

Welcome!! So glad you found me, Julie! :)

[@deniseferguson228]

Hello from Chickasha OK.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Denise! I grew up just up the road from there in Moore!

[@jessicas.9859]

I got the cookbook. It's great!! :-)

[@christinehoffman1825]

I bet your house smells great a lot 😃

[@cindyperdue27]

Came over from Jen's channel.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Hi, Cindy! Thanks for stopping by!

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Never leave the house with the oven on.

[@MyLady22]

That’s what I was thinking too.

[@SeeMindyMom]

There were other people at the house.

[@princessladypirate]

cool

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

I use ground turkey when i do any type of pasta thanks from Oklahoma

[@jillysartonyoutubeart3402]

Ever watch do it on a dime 😀

[@AnneShirleywant2b]

How shsllow