SHORTCUTS for EASY "SEMI" HOMEMADE MEALS // My family LOVED this!

A few shortcuts help me get meals together quickly during our busy seasons. I'm sharing a few recipes, plus several more ideas, that utilize convenience items in combination with other ingredients for Semi-Homemade meals for my family!
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[@paulahillier1390]

I mix half cottage and half ricotta, add an egg and some garlic salt pepper and italian seasoning. Yum

[@Teri_Head]

Glad to see you giving Sandra Lee credit for her Semi Homemade approach.

[@asweetnspicyginger2443]

Im a stay at home mom and my kids are older now. So I have the time to cook from scratch. But i dont have the energy anymore. Im a big semi homemade cook. Thanks for the ideas.

[@mandy3486]

Sometimes its cheaper for me. Ie. Price of meat vs a bag of frozen meatballs

[@asweetnspicyginger2443]

@@mandy3486 absolutely!! And by putting our own twist on semi homemade things i actually think the taste is better.

[@keithr5031]

Right their with you!

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

I much prefer using fresh ingredients, but sometimes, time or circumstances dictate a combination of fresh & connivence. I have several problems with my back which have gotten worse as I’ve gotten older, so my husband has taken over the cooking of our meals. In addition, our youngest child who is 41 and has Down Syndrome still lives with us. She is fairly independent but does need help with some things. So, if I’m having a day where the pain in my back is extremely bad, then my husband inherits a lot on his plate. So I’m now a fan of the semi homemade. We use the frozen meatballs (the turkey variety to make it a little healthier) in a lot of recipes. We use them in a couple of different soups & a skillet dish. If we don’t have time to make what we planned on, we make quesadillas or eat leftovers. We try keep Tyson already cooked chicken in our freezer, so we use that for the protein on the quesadillas along with cheese & lots of veggies. We’ve use chopped sweet peppers, artichoke hearts (jarred in water), mushrooms, etc). They are SO delicious!!

[@asweetnspicyginger2443]

@@lynnkavanagh7361 Totally understand. Im a mom of 6.

[@Jen-Chapin]

I love the Rhodes rolls! Please do a video 😊 thanks for collabing!

[@SeeMindyMom]

It's on the list! Likewise! Judging just by the thumbnail, I can't wait to watch yours ! LOL!

[@Sharelle_Johnson]

Me too!!! The Best!

[@paulaflatt2936]

Great ideas! I love and miss Sandra Lee’s semi homemade show. Thank you sooo much for this.

[@mslaura5682]

Would Love to see an entire video on hamburger helper spiff ups!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Noted!

[@choomanfoo157]

@@SeeMindyMom I second this haha, that meal you made looked so good and ez

[@dawnbrewer6646]

Yes please!! I would love an entire video based around Hamburger Helper and another one for Rhodes Rolls!!

[@kathiaserrano7740]

Sandra Lee and Rachel ray were my faves growing up. Semi homemade and 30 min meals 🙂

[@jessicahoward5128]

Same! My mom says she taught me how to cook… but I think I learned most from those 2 women 😅

[@alhaas1080]

I loved semi homemade!! I had completely forgot about that show but I have no doubt that my love of that show definitely is what prompted me to click on your video. Full circle 😊

[@joannpandolfo8685]

Comming from Jen Chapin.. So glade she recommended you.

[@dianedixon6900]

Thanks so much for sharing all of these ideas. I just stumbled into your videos and what a blessing they are. I'm in Tampa, Florida. I'm looking for new meals ideas and ways to save money. I shop at Aldi's here in Tampa, Florida and it's cut my grocery bill in half. Thanks so much.

[@raquelhanson9876]

I always use cottage cheese in my lasagne type recipes. I actually blend it with my immersion blender with an egg. We still get the flavor, but my picky kids don’t complain about the texture.

[@sharonmckee2403]

Came from Jessica’s channel. Thouroughly enjoyed these recipes… I cook a lot, but in a repeated routine- looking for easy different meals. Thanks!

[@cambriaperez2865]

I loved watching Sandra Lee. 💝 Love your videos 💝 You make great things with regular stuff that we can find anywhere 💝

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!

[@ypmama4747]

Just made Rhodes rolls today! But we make them into buttcrack rolls...no joke! Put 2 rolls into each muffin tin and let them rise until they are jumbo muffin size and bake...they end up looking like tiny butts lol (may seem odd, but a family tradition! It is priceless when we have someone new join us for dinner...the look on their faces when we mention the buttcrack rolls!) 😁

[@ashleyemma4954]

Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sarah.E.Johnson]

I was raised on cottage cheese mix in lasagna and I prefer it. Ricotta feels mealy to me.

[@sofiyahayes]

I have to try it

[@robinr5337]

Same here!

[@michellemischley1567]

Since you said you could Think of a bunch of different ways to use the Hamburger Helper, what about a video built around the different styles of HH and different ways to cook them? That would be interesting!

[@janeadams5207]

Cupcakes are like the Cake Doctor cook book

[@rachelmick4051]

A few days ago I mixed some leftover Tzatziki dip with a can of chicken and it was the most delicious chicken salad! So quick, so cheap, so easy, so GOOD! Totally inspired by you! Thank you!!!

[@LilGrasshopper]

I saw a video about a cottage cheese Chipotle pepper dip and I combined it with some shredded chicken cuz of the video where you mentioned doing that rotisserie chicken/dip mixture thing! So simple!

[@patriciasweet9102]

We always use cottage cheese.Ricotta seems mealy I haven't made the cupcake recipe in years. It comes from the back of the Duncan Hines cake mix box years ago. That was my families fancy company cake mix to make. I have turned stuffed bell peppers in a 20 min., skillet meal, pizza pats skillet same thing. Have an Old El Paso skillet enchilada recipe 20 min., from their cookbook. Good with ground beef and shredded chicken. Both have layers like lasagna excellent and both freeze well. You heat the corn tortillas in micro 1-2 min til soft then place cheese and roll up tight. set them into the sauce sprinkle cheese on top lid on simmer 5 min till cheese melts. One of the first things I taught my kids.

[@sodaba2055]

Looove this semi homemade content! Doesn't seem as overwhelming ❤ would love more videos like this

[@michellebrill5328]

Semi homemade is my favorite to cook. My favorite baked bean recipe came from Sandra, Sheboygan Baked Beans.

[@michellemischley1567]

Since you said you could Think of a bunch of different ways to use the Hamburger Helper, what about a video built around the different styles of HH and different ways to cook them? That would be interesting! 5:27

[@dianaRC]

I love that you mentioned Semi- Homemade with Sandra Lee because I was so inspired by that show in my 20s! These tips in this video are AMAZING. I have 4 little ones and we homeschool so alllll your videos help me so so much

[@tanyaembly7630]

I would love to see a video with nothing but ideas for hamburger helper. This was a great video.

[@cincin6528]

I think I’ve only been following for a few months but I freaking loooove this channel and the way you speak and break things down! Super easy and relatable and just calming. Even with the busyness that you say you have in the background with school, work, family, sports, activities and so forth, it’s still such a calming atmosphere! I’ve never had hamburger helper but now? I gotta try that recipe! 😅

[@SeeMindyMom]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that, as I try to be a "calm non-anxious presence" here on youtube. :)

[@leannecoffey6721]

I agree with your statement 😊

[@pamelamarquez1173]

Pistachio and yellow is really good.

[@LovelyMrsLong]

I loved Sandra Lees show. I cook cook but i embrace her style of cooking aswell. She grew up poor and is a bog supporter of No child hungry

[@sarag1772]

I didna take on the enchiladas,we call them chimichaladas. i took the delmonte frozen chicken and cheese burrito, taco sauce, and restaurant style queso, i thaw the burritos to room temo, fry them in veggie oil, fill baking sheet with the taco sauce place fried burritos on top, cover with heated queso, and shredded cheese if you have it and better than bouillon rice with diced pickled jalapenos. Bake at 350 for about 15 mins. 😋 Yummm! I always have rice and better than bouillon, and this is a after taco night second meal leftover recipes our family of 10 LOVES! 😊

[@comiketiger]

Great ideas. You at so resourceful! Great video and presentation God bless all here

[@rebeccaharper7859]

You have made these befor.I have searched for the video also.Thank for giving it again.

[@TiredMommyTales]

I came over from Jen's video! I really enjoyed this video and look forward to watching some more. Subscribed!!!

[@cathyfeigert5660]

You and Jen are two of my favorites! These all look delicious. Thanks for sharing Mindy!

[@kaitlynadrien7040]

Thank you for showing us how you troubleshoot when recipes go wrong, it's so helpful!

[@TaraannBudgetsandSelf-Care]

I loved Sandra Lee's show. ❤️

[@tanyafulton583]

I would love a video on all you could do with different Hamburger Helpers:)

[@SeeMindyMom]

My family would be delighted. They like HH.

[@Annfam5]

Kind of Cheese in the lasagnaish. I do a mix of Ricotta and cottage. It is SOOO good. They really compliment each other!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Lots of good ideas. Thank you!

[@kelliejackson1191]

I wish you would do a video on what you could make with the Rhodes rolls

[@angelacollins1343]

I’ve been making that cake recipe for years, usually in a Bundt pan and add chocolate chips. Jen sent me🙂

[@noelf6737]

I used to love semi homemade with Sandra lee! Can’t wait to try the cupcakes!

[@marlajames2376]

This is my favorite cake recipe too, but I also add a package of chocolate chips! My friend, Faith, gave me the recipe when my youngest son was about 4. (He is 34 now ❤). He called it Mrs Faith’s cake and still does. So good and a sweet memory ❤

[@sharie5706]

Came over from Jen's channel - you have a new subscriber! I love all your ideas, I am definitely going to try the tomato soup and taquito-enchilada casserole.

[@suziebuckingham9053]

I use cottage cheese. I run it in my food processor to smooth it, add parmigiana and then the texture is more like ricotta

[@sandragoss48]

Yes, I have tried both ricotta and cottage cheese and my family prefers ricotta.

[@Danielle-uw5df]

I loved Semi Homemade with Sandra Lee! I watched it as a teenager. Her tablescapes were so fun!

[@laurenj.5312]

I liked the tablescape too! She knew how to jazz up a weekday table

[@MT-US]

This is pretty much the only way I cook ... because I'm not a natural in the kitchen, and it can easily be frustrating to me. I love my rice cooker (I feel like I'm cheating but I can live with that haha) and slow/instant cookers. You have expanded my possibilities with your tips, so I thank you immensely! I started cooking bc of necessity (cost, time), but this is better than just canned pasta! 😉

[@yangiemouie]

Hello!! Coming over from Jen Chapin’s channel. ❤❤

[@mom2nan552]

Publix always has there cake icing in containers along already cooked cakes for sale I love going there during the holidays or special occasion for my icing

[@melindacandelaria7368]

Came over from Jen Chapin’s page. Loved your video, I’m here to stay

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Melinda! I’m also a “Malinda”, just spelled with an “a”. 😊 Mindy for short.

[@metapixusion]

subscribing because you mentioned crockpot lolol. My fiance has boxing twice a week and i have work and grad school. We got a Crockpot as a wedding gift so i'm like oh that would be perfect if i can find recipes lolol.

[@kileynicholson1521]

I’d love a video on Rhodes rolls! always love your videos and ideas!

[@joannasanchez5516]

More please!!!!

[@sw3et24x7]

My favorite convenience item is Naan bread. When it goes on clearance I stock up and put it in the freezer. I can make pizza, garlic bread, sandwiches.

[@cherylland8110]

Cottage cheese in lasagna is the way to go! Love semi-homemade. After almost 50 years of marriage I am tired of coming up with new ideas and I am still working full time-great video. I must say, I am loving your hair!

[@nullasalus3]

Hi, Mindy! I'm excited to try that cupcake recipe. I bake for a hobby, but I like having easy, shortcut recipes in my backpocket too. And I'd love to see a whole video of you zhuzhing up Hamburger Helpers!

[@Anyhoo222]

My mom used cottage cheese in her lasagna, so that's how I make it. I prefer it that way anyways.

[@shannoncampbell9018]

Hi Mindy, I'm a long time Jen Chapin subscriber and came over because of her and this collab. I just subscribed to your channel. I like your style of cooking that I just saw and heard you talk about. I look forward to watching your videos👍

[@carolmycin20]

I was waiting to see what you were going to do with the cookies and cream Hershey bars you had in your cart. 😜 You always have great ideas!!

[@imagenethompson7249]

So many great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@lf3351]

I love this type of new recipes!

[@cherylfoutch8664]

Love these ideas! Quick and easy is my favorite cooking!❤️

[@nancyfranks3505]

Love you and Jen. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@TaraannBudgetsandSelf-Care]

I use both ricotta and cottage cheese. I grew up in ricotta but started to reduce the amount and sub the rest with cottage cheese a few years ago

[@joyduncan4058]

I have been using my crockpot more too. Just saw a video about how crockpots and toaster ovens use way less electricity than an standard ovens. It's actually cents an hour to operate.

[@jenniferlavy0910]

I remember Sandra Lee and I loved watching her videos. Especially to see what the color theme was for the day 😄

[@samanthaacevedo3482]

When my family came down for our wedding this past Thursday, I made your lazy enchiladas with the taquitos and they were delicious. Far yummier than anything new could get at a restaurant here.

[@hello-vs4me]

Love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

[@laurawroughton8096]

We only eat homemade lasagna and always use cottage cheese. I love your videos!

[@jkb052]

Loved this!

[@kayburris8464]

You always have the best ideas. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Kay! I appreciate that!

[@katrinbivens3723]

I used to love Semi-homade! I watched every episode!

[@luckystamper]

I found out that Semi Homemade with Sandra Lee is on KZbin, love semi homemade.

[@earlenebrown7181]

I really like the Semi homemade videos today. Definitely have to try the taquitos one and the tomato soup.

[@mandydouglass1606]

I LOVED this video!! I'm all about the semi homemade meals! This was great! Do more videos like this. 👍 Wonderful! Thanks for always making relatable content!

[@jenniferwagner2707]

Love this new series! Your realism is why I watch every video.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks so much! I may have to do more of these. 😊

[@melissaolson5487]

Loved that show!!

[@Grouchbox]

Really loving this channel! Thank you for always sharing recipes that work for us working ladies and gents! Your practicality and frugality make your recipes great for our household! You have yourself a grateful, faithful subscriber here😃

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks so much, Zadie! I appreciate that!

[@annabeloconnor2022]

I love this! I live alone and don't enjoy cooking for myself, I often find that I don't fancy the food I've made after hours in the kitchen... will definitely try some of these!

[@amitchell6419]

I tried the mater soup trick and it was so easy and so good!! We've always done the semi-homemade cooking here. If we see a recipe that looks good we'll tweak it with things we like. That's the best thing about cooking, you can make it fit your taste and budget!

[@leannekenney3972]

You look beautiful with your hair this way! Love the style, color, cut, just all of it! I used to love the Semi-homeade show - thanks for sort of bringing it back!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much!!

[@ericarandall2692]

I also loved Sandra Lee! These are fantastic recipes, I’m looking forward to trying them, thanks!

[@nmnativenurse6965]

Hi Mindy! Fabulous ideas! I’m definitely making the tomato soup this week, as well as the lasagna. I’ve done a hamburger helper lasagna and just added cottage cheese to it, but I really want to try it with the sausage. Thanks for the great recipes!

[@tangoandali6112]

Thanks for the great ideas

[@eldonacronemeyer9638]

Love love this video thank you so much

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AliciasKitchen7]

I always love your creativity with everything you make. You've inspired many delicious dinners at my house and the ranch chicken spaghetti in the crock pot has been one of our family favorites for quite some time now I have even converted it to the instant pot for the times I forget to get it started on time 😅

[@SeeMindyMom]

Oh that’s a good one! I need to make that soon!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@Michelle-Gx3jq]

These are all great ideas that I will be trying!🙃

[@catherinemccollister2103]

I loved the semi homemade show, so bummed when it stopped. I personally love cottage cheese in pasta dishes, but the hubs liked ricotta. So I do a half and half as a compromise. Sometimes it's, "I cook it my way. You cook it your way...... ". Love your videos!! Have a good week.

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Mindy and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@annettestrother1808]

I love the semi homemade concept!

[@reginacheesbro8209]

I love watching your video’s. They are so good.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Regina!

[@allthinghomewithlynn]

I’m absolutely and treat at the idea of making soup and other things that you mention from hamburger helper. I’d love to see a video on this. It was a very enjoyable video and lots of great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@donnamedley4712]

I love semi homemade recipes!!

[@RachaelGenX]

Caved and bought the Rhodes rolls. Delicious and saved me a ton of time Tried the taquito casserole. Loved it!

[@SeeMindyMom]

I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know!

[@metoo5004]

Great idea with the frozen pizza!!

[@ourtribbletribe]

So funny! My son requested chocolate cupcakes with "whipped cream" aka white fluffy icing. I was delighted! It's my favorite too! My aunt heard and offered to make them. It was a win-win all around! We crushed up Oreos for our sprinkles. 😋

[@nicolechew1029]

I had no idea you could get frosting from Walmart bakery! You just changed my life!

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s a game changer.

[@mtherfnprincess]

Jen sent me for this video. The bread twist look so fun