Top 6 Cozy Fall Dinner Favorites | Easy Budget Friendly Family Meal Ideas | September 2023 🍂

[@shawnnasandles7680]

I'm a soup person, too. Everything from regular old chicken noodle to chili finds it's way to my fall bowl.

[@charliehascurves6029]

I’m from the UK, and here a Shepherds pie is made with Lamb mince, and a ‘Cottage pie’ is made with Beef mince. Both lovely xx

[@Amy-rg7do]

Thank you for that knowledge!! Hello from Pensacola Beach,Florida ❤

[@tennagrover6140]

It’s that way here in Texas too.

[@penguinsnsquirrels]

I would love to see a date night meal plan from you. Your recipes look fantastic. I have tried a few of your recipes and have loved every single recipe that I have tried. Also, any chance that we will be seeing some fun Halloween party recipes? Thanks for all the fun recipes!

[@KristinStepp]

Great idea! & thank you, I’m so glad!! I will definitely have some Halloween themed videos 🥰

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

That's a great idea😊

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

So excited for Halloween ideas!

[@KathytheMama777]

Yes please make a Halloween video ❤

[@woolzem]

Date night= focus on yourself, a new dress, let someone else cook and clean (go out to eat)

[@ElizabethT45]

How has it never occurred to me to use V-8 in soup? Great tip!

[@angelamcpherson8283]

I use the spicy hot V-8 in my taco soup to add heat

[@michellestanek4521]

100% go for the fat separator! I was not making my own broth from scraps of veggies and bones (raw and/or cooked) because it was such a pain separating the fat. But once I had my separator, I was no longer wasting the scraps and my holiday turkey gravy came together MUCH faster and better. But also, of course, I use it for cooking the less-expensive cuts of beef or pork roasts to separate all that fat. Then you are left with just the flavorful cooking liquid which you can add back incrementally to your desired texture.

[@clairevine8837]

I'm from the UK. we call it cottage pie when it's made with beef and shepards pie when it's made with lamb. Yours looks delicious

[@victoriasmith2965]

I think its that technically, however, in the USA I always hear people call the beef one shephards pie. Idk why lol. Even tho I know that it's technically a cottage pie, I still call it shepherds. 🤷‍♀️ we're ass backwards over here 😂😂

[@enforcerlucario932]

That Shepard pie looks good with the mash potatoes made the right way without mayo or miracle whip. Sour cream is alright in my books

[@charlottehudson6739]

I really appreciate these viseos. As much as I love watching your weekly content, living in Australia, this video is so much more relevant to me as it is now Autumn. Thank you for these more season specic ones.

[@stephaniebenitez8138]

Can't wait for your Halloween meals 👻 🧹 🎃

[@tammifields4142]

A whole video of Deliciousness!! 😋😋 Thanks for sharing!💕 Loved the blue nail polish!💅

[@apostolichouseofprayer2460]

YUMMY 😋 can't wait to try all of them.

[@kealivy]

i am on a strict diet right now, and im foaming at the mouth over that roast beef sandwich

[@krstimobley-vt8nl]

Oh my goodness! Everything looks amazing, but girl that soup looks sooo good! I love ur videos, we cook the same!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@krstimobley-vt8nl]

@@KristinStepp yes ma'am, I'm always hungry after watching 😂 and I told my mom to watch also, I told her she would love ur videos too!

[@Nemo.38]

I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel! Seeing your cooking videos or lunch box ideas has helped me get motivated in cooking..been tired of the same ol recipes lol keep up the good work!

[@jennymac7347]

Great video - although re: your shepherds pie it's actually a cottage pie :) Shepherd's pie is made with Lamb and Cottage pie is with beef. My top tip is to use your fork to make lines/grid through the mash and then they go crispy in the oven. Adds a nice texture to the dish.

[@amberthistle2803]

The fat separator measuring cups are amazing. I use mine all the time!

[@KristinStepp]

I’m definitely ordering then! ❤️

[@BarbaraU]

Yes, I have a fat separator. I actually got it years ago for a Christmas gift and I use it every Thanksgiving and Christmas to remove the fat from my turkey broth before I make the gravy. It has a little plug that goes into the spout. You pull that out after you put all the broth into the cup and then all the broth comes out of the spout and the fat stays in the cup. I think it's worth it to invest in one. They don't cost that much at all.

[@judyl5260]

Yes to the fat separator

[@brendatate8986]

My vegetable soup is a lot like your but I use frozen veggies. I love the V8 and the cabbage makes the soup in my opinion. The roast beef with potatoes, gravy plus we toast the bread. We call it a Kentucky brown. Everything looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[@userused3199]

That white chili looks amazing. That is going on the menu this week.

[@marieb9926]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😋!

[@treemomlowry6006]

I have been binge watching your videos for weeks. We definitely have similar cooking styles. One of my favorite things about you is that you admit when you make a mistake or when something doesn’t turn out quite right and don’t edit it out to try to look perfect.

[@reneelopez902]

I love making a beef stew with large pieces of meat and vegetables. It’s a make ahead meal. The flavors develop overnight. I made this to take out of town our hotel had a small kitchen I reheated it we had some really nice bread and some wine. We ate on the patio overlooking the mountains. One of the neighbors dogs wanted to be friends with us. I bet he was hoping for some scraps.

[@meloneycrews]

Kristen this came at the perfect time! We have the grandkids 13&15 coming for 2 weeks next week and I was just gonna sit down tonight and make my Oct meal plan and grocery list for the kids visit!! They will love all of these! I will add Chili, fry bread tacos(their favorite) fried shrimp and grits and that should be just fine!! Oh and I just made your vegetable soup last night…that’s our 3yo granddaughters favorite thing to eat, so I make that (with her help of course) every week when she comes and send her home with enough to have a few days at home!! Thanks again so much sweetie for sharing!! I’m 65 and have always been a fairly good cook but have been watching you for years and have learned so much and added so many good recipes to our favorites!!💕🥰🥰💕

[@rhondadodson3396]

Everything looked so good especially the meatloaf. To me there is nothing better than day old meatloaf sandwich on fresh bread. Definitely making a meatloaf this weekend! Thanks for the great ideas. Hope you have a great rest of the week! ❤

[@wandacrawley4478]

Hi Kristen! Line the bottom of your meat loaf pan with light bread, then put the meatloaf on top. The bread will soak up the grease that cooks out of the ground beef!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I use a turkey baster to suck up the extra grease. Or you can get lower fat content ground meat. I mix turkey and beef together.

[@Lisa-yj2hd]

I love your kids lunch box videos, you've inspired me to do better and be more adventurous. 🇬🇧

[@lindseymorgan6625]

So happy to see this! I need inspiration and can always count on it from your videos. Yummm!

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

These cozy dinners are ALL my favorites! I think for fun I’ll make them & eat them in the order of the video! You make so many delicious meals! ❤🥘🎉🥘

[@DMinSFBay]

I never thought of using V8 as a soup base. Smart!

[@jijiian]

The high here today is 97° but im so in the mood for cozy fall meals 😊

[@gailcroslin1647]

I make my vegetable beef soup the same way. I grew up eating it in cold months. Still love it, and I make sure to have some canned up for a quick, tasty lunch.

[@spieldose]

Omgggggg! I didn’t know rolls were so EASY!!!!! and I didn’t know that the attachment I have for my kitchen aid mixer is for dough loll. And I can not WAIT to make that potato soup. THANK YOU so much for this video!

[@BarbaraU]

Every one of these recipes look delicious! Usually when I watch a video like this there is at least one thing I don't like but I liked every one of these!

[@tla9895]

Meeeee tooooo gurrrrrl!!! Meeeee tooooo!!! Lovvvve Fall!! Excited for these!!!❤️🍁🎃

[@KaitlynQuinn-xb9ty]

I've been absent off of YT for a while but I'm so happy to watch your videos again!!

[@mssandybeach1]

Wow! You knocked this right out of the park!! I think you just provided me with my meal plan for next week....:)

[@sammyhammy78]

Fat separators are amazing. I've got an Oxo brand one and use it way more than I thought I would. Highly recommend!!

[@mauran9505]

Oh my goodness, you made me so hungry. Everything looks delicious. I can't wait to try some of your delicious recipes. My potato soup I always put ham in. I love soups like you do, yummy!! Happy cooking. Keep up the awesome videos. I'm in Maryland, your accent is so cool.

[@DioneN]

I always add sour cream to my mashed potatoes, so good!

[@jennifergottschalk2467]

I love all these recipes which my family is going to love. My fall meals I make Homemade beef stew with a secret ingredient , Chicken and noodles, Chili , Potato soup. 😀

[@SunnyInSecond]

Yay! I always check for a new video in Saturdays. So happy to see you! It’s still hot and sticky in south Florida but we just keep the AC on low and eat all the fall stuff anyway 😂😂

[@treenaakers9429]

We like all the soups and chicken and dumplings when the weather is cooler. I'm going to try that white chicken chili. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing

[@karinasulger9431]

yum !!! all of these meals looked so good!!! now when it comes to the meatloaf, there is always a ton of grease , i use a turkey baster to drain the grease , and put in a tinfoil bowl i made let it set up and then close the tinfoil and in the trash it goes, it seems to work well for me , hope that helps rather then using a paper towel on the meat ...... but that potato soup!!! oh my , just love a good bowl of it !!!

[@MumandDadto10]

Everything looks wonderful xx

[@lilig4396]

OMG...I wish I could smell my phone through this video...this all looks delicious! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@CathieG]

Yep your white chicken chili is my go-to recipe for that! 😍🤩🥰

[@lisaharrington3241]

I haven’t had a open face sandwich in many years. They are so good

[@p_mills32]

I love to make pumpkin bread every fall! Thanks for sharing❤

[@BarbaraU]

Me too!

[@jesst7861]

We call that an open face roast beef sandwich. I make mine with a chuck roast, a packet of beefy onion soup mix, and a can of Dr Pepper. Then after I shred the meat I mix the brown gravy into the crock pot with the meat and the cooking liquid and let it cook together while I make the mashed potatoes and other sides. It’s sooooo good!

[@kyoung2918]

I am from the east coast of Canada and this is what we call Cabbage soup. There are variations of it but it is unbelievably delicious!

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

These all look great! I love almost any kind of soup in the Fall,( almost always from scratch) but I also like homemade spaghetti sauce, casseroles, my easy lasagna recipe,( no cottage cheese or allowed), made with sweet Italian sausage and ricotta cheese! I am definitely going to try your roll recipe! Thanx for sharing!

[@BarbaraU]

My absolute favorite soup of all time is Zuppa Toscana.

[@laceycarter7170]

Hi there! I wanted to comment about the fat separator. We have one and use is when we make Boston butts. It works magic!! I would totally recommend!

[@mollyanonymous925]

I am totally going to be trying a few of these! And my favorite fall meal is Shepards pie!

[@kimmnikolaicik4831]

Looks very yummy we just had this for supper during the packers game in my sate of Wisconsin

[@annalovi1644]

I have the oxo fat separated and it definitely works! Worth it

[@karenscott4635]

I use V8 juice in my vegetable beef soup as well. Yummy and so easy. We use frozen veggies. I make my own veggie blend and put it in a reusable bag in the freezer so it is ready to put together quickly. I use onions, carrots, celery, Lima beans, corn, green beans and potatoes.

[@mhariclare1]

Love these easy recipes…you need a two piece meatloaf pan in your life…has a meatloaf pan and a grate that lifts our in the bottom….leaves all that grease in your pan… works amazingly well…🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@SharonHayduk]

Wonderful meals! Brings back so many memories ❤.

[@RockySteady09]

I've always used v8 in my veggie soup. Yummy

[@monicagieck7975]

For the chuck roast. I make a large one the day before put in the fridge. All of the grease harden on top just take it off. When I do a roast the next meal is beef stew. after that it is hash. I would add your recipe to the mix. It would fit in nice.

[@princessnonap]

When it comes to the fat from a pot roast or even when I make stock/broth I put it in the fridge. So with the pot roast I’d go ahead and serve it for dinner. When it’s time to put the left overs away I’ll strain it (same with stock/broth) to separate the liquids. Put in the fridge and next morning scrape away the fat layer. Then, I take a fine mesh strainer and pour the liquid into another container. This gets the smaller pieces.

[@jennifera7153]

Any kind of pot roast is what I love for cozy weather. Great video and love the good vibes at the end!! 🫶🏼🩷

[@cindyb8775]

the veggie soup is almost identical to my recipe. except I add a heaping teaspoon of better than bullion beef bouillon. excellent video Kristin.

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

Oh man I have been craving beef and veggie soup ❤😊. That looks so so good ❤

[@lisanarde4696]

Everything looked delicious! Thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@courtneybashamfranklin9193]

These all look sooo good! Im going to be trying every one of these recipes, thank you! 🍁

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Love potato soup as well as vegetable beef soup. The chili recipe was also a hit for me. This was a great video with six recipes I could definitely see me using. Thanks!!

[@7389]

I love this time of year too. Sheppard's Pie sounds wonderful!

[@mamachicken1548]

Delicious, Kristin!!! My fav fall food is chili.

[@stacyd1019]

I love that pot that you made the chicken chili in! My mama used to have a whole set of those pots back when I was a kid. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and everything she has is coming back in style. Love to see it!

[@spieldose]

Making your rolls recipe right meow for dinner. Hope they turn out as good as yours looked!

[@mariesharpe7942]

I would Love to see a what you eat In a day,love your content and well I’m just nosey lol.xx

[@peggyjohnson9837]

Well,my weeks menu is all set! They all look like wonderful meals😊

[@peggyjohnson9837]

I love to make all kinds of soups in my crockpot. Broccoli cheddar is one of our favorites. I also made chicken spaghetti 😊

[@melissarodriguez9787]

Yum!! Love all of these recipes.

[@saraneuburger8036]

Hi, you have been feeding my family for months now. 😊 Thank you for making it so easy to follow the recipe. We love almost everything you show in your videos. I also have a husband and two kids to feed. I always watch your videos first when it’s time to meal plan for the week. Thank you so much for making my life easier.

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Hi there,so great to see you.oh my,these meals are so delicious we really love homemade soups too.the moe the merrier.loved your roast,ive heard them called Manhattans.. whatever the name definitely delicious.everything is jut so so good.youre amazing 🤩 thank you so much for tgese great meals.have a blessed day and up coming weekend too.😊❤😊

[@cybergurl4618]

Everything looks so wonderful. Thanks a bunch for sharing

[@西園寺佳奈]

So yummy and delicious all of them.

[@shannoncook7731]

I absolutely love your videos!!!! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@ryleegrizzle4157]

I genuinely get so excited when you post. It’s my go to end of night relaxation😊

[@cbears57]

The white chicken chili looks delicious, definitely going on my next week grocery list.

[@anji5635]

fall for me are soups and Chiles.. thanks for all these yummy recipes.

[@ec5150]

It all looks delish!

[@mccunefam]

I made the dinner rolls and they were excellent. Thank you!

[@MeekMeek1212]

All these look sooo good! And I just love your accent! Lol

[@kajalbhica2039]

Wow love your videos! You make everything look so appetising💗👌🏻

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤

[@RockLovingGirl]

I love soups and Lawry's. I also put Lawry's into my baked potato soup; The original I used did not ask for it but I thought it would be good and it sure was!

[@millennialmoneymom]

The pumpkin 🎃 salt 🧂 shaker is too cute ❤

[@urnsshell]

Can’t wait to make everyone of these recipes. They looked so good. White chicken chili is out go to fall recipe

[@victoriamarshall1802]

I shouldnt watch this on an empty stomach should i, i feel like ordering a shop and cooking all of the dinners 🤣 i will be trying all of your recipes they look amazing! When you said Shepards Pie im from the UK this is our comfort food, i didnt realise Americans knew this recipe? Thank you so much for your videos my kids eat a lot of what you cook! ❤ x

[@Lisab8693]

So hungry yummy ❤

[@hannahg.8645]

All of these look so good!!

[@PenelopePeppers]

My mom used to make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and they were great !!!

[@bonniepwtf]

Great fall recipes! My favorite to make is my chili, always makes me feel cozy and warm. Thanks for these Kristin 🍁🍂🍛🍂🍁

[@angelacampana7058]

Hi Kristen👋👋👋 Everything you shared looks so delicious, I’m drowning in my drool bc I want all of them and now🤤 I enjoy these types of meals you shared here, my favorite is meatloaf and shepherds pie, but it all is amazing😋 TYFS, I enjoy your vids very much, you’ve got a very calming voice, I could listen to you all day🙏 Take good care and have a wonderful day, Happy FriYay! and a peaceful and blessed weekend♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@user-cg7ss2xl6c]

Everything looks amazing!

[@itsjustme.7059]

I love vegetable soup. I make mine similar and add a little bit of yellow squash and some okra. Yummy!

[@Crafty_Chari]

Your recipes look fantastic👍

[@sheilabrown3995]

All of these recipes look great! Do you have a cookbook? I’d love to have one of you do!

[@Stacey_95]

Great video! I LOVE my fat separator. I use it so much more than I thought I would when it was gifted to me.