Van Life: Cooking in the Van (Cooking this My ENTIRE LIFE but don't know what's it called)

[@brotherBard]

I don't know what you call it but it looks good! I would call it a baked nacho. You could even bake the rice in it, then a little sour cream to top it off. 🤤

[@faithwilliams7978]

It's so impressive that you created this yummy meal in a van in a kitchen that YOU installed. Kudos to you, and I love Mexican food. I will have to try this.❤

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you so much! Yes please try it. It will become one of your favorite dishes

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

Dame my friend did you have to do me like that I just literally finished aye 6hr workout in my garage im literally sore and I'm hungry as hell and you literally cooking something I like I got sore traps and calfs I can barely walk and I don't even no what the dish is called either I just happen to make and cook things I literally don't know what it is and its all healthy stuff aswell i want some of yours bestie im starving☹️😟

[@poemoefrancis9798]

Check propane connections with soapy water to check for leaks and have a propane detector.

[@tonijones4018]

Yess ma’am I’m definitely making that dish for myself this weekend but I’ll substitute ground beef. Kudos!!

[@ellehcorsivad1751]

Yes, that’s taco casserole….Yum!

[@Inglewood_Addition]

Arii… your finished product looked soooo good 🤤. I might have to try making that for myself one. 🖤

[@Takingajourney_]

Please do! It's so good

[@haveboldfaith]

Howdy! Been watching a while, but don’t usually comment. It’s really good seeing you more upbeat again. I do understand how frustrating vehicle issues can be, though. Great job on the camera angles!! This looks really good & easy to make. My family has a dish that my Mom makes that we all love, as well. It’s ground beef, mixed veggies, seasonings, cream of mushroom soup; all combined into a cornbread mixture & baked in the oven like cornbread. It’s absolutely delicious! My Mom & Sister call it Mexican Casserole, but I don’t agree. I wonder, what’s Mexican about it?! So, I call it Cornbread Casserole!! 😂😂😂 It’s an ongoing playful disagreement in our family. One thing about it, we all call it good!!! 🤤

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you!!! I'm trying learn my angles again lol. The I want to try the cornbread casserole.....that might be a good idea

[@seanwilliams7196]

We all crave something our parents or grandparents made back then

[@carlthomas3911]

You got skills in the kitchen I love watching your channel because it’s exciting to watch. I am a private Chef myself plus a Pastry chef it is so fun when I cook and bake. So keep up the great work you are doing on your channel. Chef Thomas.

[@rochelleo7]

Hello Ariana. I'm Rochelle from Houston, TX. The dish you were cooking seems similar to Frito pie or a taco casserole.

[@Takingajourney_]

Aye H-town in the building!! I have to look up what a taco casserole looks like

[@gregoryburkhead7813]

U came down my recommendation. Great video .. be safe .. 🙏🏾 💙✊🏾

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@IamRemoWilliams]

Your headliner...get some 3M spray adhesive and you can fix that probably drives you crazy like mine did.

[@Takingajourney_]

It did for a while i think I got use to it lol I do need to fix it before it gets worse though

[@angelabraggs7614]

Hey my first time im on your post. I would love to see your van built

[@thegreychusone]

That looks really good. I'm going to have to try it.

[@MrRandonYoung]

Rotel!

[@pamelawallace5875]

That dish looks Delicious 🍽️

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you 😋

[@verabuyhouse]

I am impressed. You did all of that without making a mess and getting anything on your cute white outfit. (nope, that wouldn't been me) LOL

[@Takingajourney_]

I know! I was so surprised. I usually can never keep light colored clothes clean

[@JourneyIIJupiter]

Omg this looks sooooo good😩

[@MSLADYMOE312]

WOW I HAVE TO MAKE THAT CASSEROLE DISH LOOKS SO YUMMY

[@Takingajourney_]

Yes! Try it

[@vanliferollinwithaltharocco]

It looks really good. Be safe out there.

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you, I will

[@Sunsetschano]

That almost kinda reminds me of taco casserole. You should try it with doritos. Itll blow your socks off. lol Yum that food you cooked looks amazing!

[@lifeofmo8248]

I love that your gas pump cover has a lock on it! Very smart because those vans don’t have an internal Locking feature which is annoying in places like SF or Atl where they siphon gas. Speaking from experience

[@Takingajourney_]

Oh no! They stealing gas, glad I got a lock. Sorry that happened to you

[@jerriem364]

Hey that food looks soooo delicious. I may have to try it on 1 of my cheat days😂. But, on another note please be careful at the gas station while you was pumping gas you had your door open to your van. Lock the doors when your at the gas stations. Your safety is important . Keep the videos coming I’m watching and be safe lil sis. ❤😊

[@Takingajourney_]

I've been carjacked at gunpoint and it doesn't matter if the door is open or closed. I would rather they just jump in and take it than have another gun pointed at me to give up my keys and get out the way. When I'm in the car I have the doors locked but trust me locked doors mean nothing if someone is determined to take your vehicle.

[@jerriem364]

@@Takingajourney_ just want you to be safe. I want to see more of your journey.

[@Takingajourney_]

I know and I really appreciate it, I think it's something people won't understand unless they have been through it themselves. It looks unsafe from the viewers point of view i understand but after my experience nope that door is staying open most of the time.

[@Lajuanitsme]

I would love to do van life but until my child finish high school i guess im stuck in my home and i would need heat,air,water hot and cold, fridge, comfortable bed❤

[@Takingajourney_]

I understand, still getting use to not having hot water on hand

[@5027Angela]

It’s called King Ranch Casserole

[@JNante]

Tortilla Bake or Mexican Casserole

[@chrisjowers]

That plate ooowee...What kind of rice is that? Have you cooked and had a van date? I would like to come. A timer is a good idea.🚐🚦🕰☀🎃🎭👜

[@Takingajourney_]

It’s Mexican rice

[@paulaadeoye987]

It looks delicious although use Ground Chicken instead of the Turkey . Vegan Cheese and swamp potatoes for the rice .

[@YolandaClark-l5p]

I can not stand ground turkey 🤮

[@ThatGirlLib]

Use the timer on your phone. It’s one less item to have rattling around in the back. 😬

[@Takingajourney_]

Its not loud enough for me lol

[@brianmoore1063]

You should visit st Louis one day lol

[@lupesanchez8077]

Omg that looks good, now I’m going to have to make it,,,❤

[@Takingajourney_]

Please do! It's so good.

[@barryyoung969]

good to see you upbeat and smiling again. We have to figure out a lighting solution for your interior.

[@Takingajourney_]

I agree lol, I'll figure it out soon

[@barryyoung969]

If you were able to get lighting that connects to a USB and plugs into your Jackery that would solve all the issues of charging those little things

[@Takingajourney_]

It sure would!! Next summer I'm just going to redo my entire ceiling, new lights and and exhaust fan

[@tonijones4018]

The food looked delicious and I must try this. Keep on keeping on!!

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you, I will

[@shannonblair7003]

I’m going to make this dish it’s look good

[@Takingajourney_]

Please do. Hope you enjoy

[@bathshebawalker4188]

that dish looks so delicious

[@Takingajourney_]

It was!

[@ChippiSweet]

It’s a Mexican lasagna. So good!

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

I was thinking the same thing or Italian lasagna 🤔

[@waynedockett4212]

Such a capable and beautiful soul... And that dish, girl!!!! Who else wants some??? 😂❤😮😂

[@waynedockett4212]

What texture do the chips take?

[@faithwilliams7978]

​@@waynedockett4212Good question.

[@Takingajourney_]

It depends on how much tomato sauce you use I like a softer texter so I like to use 3 cans of tomato sauce but you can use 2 if you want to keep a little crunch in the chips.

[@kathyjohnson8304]

Looks Good 👍🏽

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you

[@NewBeginningsAJourneyofFaith]

Hi from a fellow Texan and new subscriber.

[@Takingajourney_]

Hi!! My fellow Texan, thank you so much for subscribing!!!

[@Rdezzle]

That looks soooo good!! Yaaaassss!!

[@Ugottme85]

Look’s delicious I’m try to make this

[@TweetWithTheTeaTv]

Yes looks delicious ❤

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you!!

[@jolorespolite5124]

The food looks amazing! What kind of oven are you using?

[@Takingajourney_]

Thank you! It's a propane oven. Every easy to use

[@tyrechoppatyhawkins890]

You could call it Nacho Casserole 😼

[@vanofgold1029]

Food looks delicious save me some please ☺️☺️

[@Takingajourney_]

Sure 😊

[@myfreelancerlifestyle]

What is the recipe?

[@bronxvibes714]

Call it Cheese Taco Lasagna?

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

Is your stove butane? If it’s t is can you show how it’s hooked up? And did you do it yourself

[@Takingajourney_]

Yes, it a propane stove. With this version there are no connections. You literally just hook the propane up to the back of the stove

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

@@Takingajourney_ oh wow what brand is it ? I’ve always been kind of scared of propane. Did you get it t from Amazon?

[@Takingajourney_]

I bought mine off of FB Marketplace. I was the same way at first, I did not want to use propane but I promise it's not bad at all. Amazon does carry the exact one I have here is the link amzn.to/3SgEVmO. Just make sure to get a carbon monoxide detector!

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

@@Takingajourney_ thanks friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindaglover3599]

Taco lasagna delicious😊😊

[@dwalker6868]

Yummy thank you

[@terrystuart3311]

Taco casserole

[@seanwilliams7196]

Is very similar to lasagna

[@myfreelancerlifestyle]

Looks like lasagna but with nacho or tortillas chips

[@RandyLe4zero8]

I love your bodybuilding meals ❤ ur ms Olympia

[@cheryltoole5831]

You should always hook your handbag to the child safety strap in grocery cart.

[@VanlifeBlackpearl]

Good morning

[@Takingajourney_]

Morning!

[@jenijustine5927]

Mexican lasagna 😮

[@elicore.biz81]

Turkey Taco & Rice casserole?

[@ciennagirl53]

Just call it a Mexican Caserol

[@rosalynwilliams4191]

❤❤❤

[@EclecticDesigns-eo3en]

❤

[@germeylamb9763]

❤❤

[@smoovewilson5362]

You're beautiful 😍

[@sherribatko8981]

I think I would like a bite, but hold the rice😊 Think I would perfer a little sour cream, chopped romaine lettuce and chopped 🍅 instead😊 Enjoy your meal

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

Idk why people thought you were vegan 😂 I’m bout that go vegan soon as I get another van❤ and had asked about the mileage because I’m wandering what’s that o many your van looks like it runs good that’s y I asked❤

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

Not people me typo

[@Takingajourney_]

I'm on the road to being vegan, I don't eat meat for the most part maybe 2-4 times a year. I just love vegan food and vegan meals.

[@Newbeginnings4TyGrr]

@@Takingajourney_ me too I love salmon though and building my own salads😊

[@Takingajourney_]

Me too!! I may have to settle for being a pescatarian for a while because I do adore seafood

[@angelabraggs7614]

I donot, Absolutely Not like vegan food