WHAT'S FOR DINNER? | BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT! | NEW FAVS | NO. 71

This was one of our favorite weeks of dinners, EVER! We really tried some great new recipes this week and plan to keep all three in rotation at our house. I hope you'll try these easy dinner recipes with your families too!
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Easy Chicken Divan
5:57 Spicy Thai Noodles
13:19 Subbie Supper Intro
14:28 Spicy Tuscan Soup
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SUBBIE SUPPER Submitted by Heather
SPICY TUSCAN SOUP:
1lb ground spicy Italian sausage
1 package of andouille sausage, sliced
1 package of mild Italian sausage, sliced
1 package of cooked bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2-3 russet potatoes
1 large bunch of kale, chopped (remove stems)
6 cups of water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can of sweet corn
1 tablespoon chili flakes
Garlic powder
32 oz heavy whipping cream
Sauté all sausages together, drain and set aside in bowl.
In the same pan, cut bacon into 1 inch pieces, cook to crispy, set aside.
In the bacon grease, add onions and potatoes. Cook until translucent.
In a pot, add water, bouillon cubes, and kale. Bring to a boil.
Once the kale is done, mix in all meats, onions and potatoes mixture, can of corn, garlic powder, chili flake, salt and pepper.
Once incorporated, add heavy cream last, mix well. Simmer for 20 min
We serve with homemade bread and it's delicious! This makes A LOT so if you don’t want a lot of leftovers, maybe half the recipe.
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[@heatherpaterno-lozano4507]

I’m SOOO happy you guys loved the soup! I was craving it watching you make it! Thank you for picking me 🥳

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you for sharing it with us! It's a new family favorite for SURE!

[@gloriabarneycastle4167]

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[@crawleyr4919]

I’m making it today!! I commented That my husband does not like me trying a new recipe for an important meal, but I am pretty confident it will work out. Question, do those potatoes get cooked enough or should I pre-bake them a bit?

[@heatherpaterno-lozano4507]

@@crawleyr4919 Yay! He’ll love it, I’m sure of it! You’ll cook them with the onions before you put them in the soup so that helps soften them up. And then just simmer in the soup will make them nice and soft too! You can cook them with the onions a bit longer just in case too! Let me know how he likes it!

[@crawleyr4919]

@@heatherpaterno-lozano4507 thank you! I will! Doing full recipe since parents are coming. Do u think it’s ok to make this afternoon, then let sit on stove when we go to mass so I just can heat up after ?

[@murphy81775]

Better Than Bouillon is a lifesaver! I like to keep chicken, beef, garlic and ham on hand. It's so versatile.

[@sup_em1465]

Where do you find the better than bouillon garlic?

[@jess-in9px]

you can find a great deal on better than bullion at Costco. But you can pretty much find it at any store.

[@murphy81775]

@@sup_em1465 For the garlic and ham, I order online directly from Better Than Bouillon.

[@MandyintheMaking]

I'm so excited to try more of them!! Thanks Susan!

[@kathleenbausum5951]

I like the Better Than Bullion more than the cubes.

[@jessblaser4800]

I love the way you and your husband interact! You genuinely seem to like each other. I can't wait to try these recipes🥰

[@MandyintheMaking]

😊 thank you! We do have a great time together. He's my best friend!!

[@mackenzieryals5143]

What a great comment, unusual these days!!!!

[@mackenzieryals5143]

That’s A LOT of pork! 🤔

[@hopemalpass4777]

@@MandyintheMaking I wish I cud find me a man that I can say that is my best friend as will

[@anitas5817]

Thank goodness for a recipe option without canned soup!!! Thank you Mandy!! Better than Bullion is great!!

[@janaboschetti5787]

I love how you say oil don't change the way you say it. I love that you snort when you laugh I do too. Dinners looked and sounded amazing!!

[@jsfjbd]

Lol. I like the way she says oil too. Being from central Louisiana and living now in Texas, I say it the exact same, have all my life. 🙂

[@jsfjbd]

@Nikki Bryant yes we do! 🙂

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you Jana! I try to say it "properly" but I usually don't. LOL

[@janaboschetti5787]

@@MandyintheMaking I don't really know if there is a "proper" way to say a lot of words we all have different accents and we grow up pronouncing words differently. I love southern accents!! You be you but PLEASE don't start calling the instantpot an instapot😉😉

[@janaboschetti5787]

@Nikki Bryant I know she's from the south. I know that most everyone in the south says it that way too.

[@maddiekaetterhenry6373]

You and your husband laughing together was the highlight of my day, y’all made me laugh too😂 you’re my favorite KZbinr for sure!💛

[@lisamcclintock8090]

Y’all are so cute! I was cracking up over the “meld” part 😂

[@agatarosicki467]

I love your videos. You explain everything so well. For a blind person like myself it makes it easy to even follow your instructions to cook awesome meals. And when you make videos with your husband it is so cute and I love the way you laugh!

[@pauletteingulia3107]

Your pronunciation of “divan” is spot on! Keep up the good work!

[@cynthiabarba-bey3523]

I love watching you guys “you better calm down”. Too hilarious!! Can’t wait to try the recipes!!

[@MandyintheMaking]

😊 thank you

[@carolinealston2820]

The laughter, though. 😁🥰 How cute.

[@dnyellebaldwin8737]

Steven is so appreciative of your cooking. I love watching hun try your food!!! Also Heather, drop some more recipes giiirrrlll.

[@heatherpaterno-lozano4507]

I have so many good ones 😝

[@Kbaby8.9]

I’m early! I just want to say how much I enjoy your channel. Your voice is so calming and I always feel like cooking/cleaning after I watch,.. lol

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you so much 😊 What a sweet thing to say!

[@aimeeroy5579]

Y'all crack me up! When he was yelling at the boiling water for popping on him, I laughed so hard 😜😂

[@MandyintheMaking]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@mamaceleste153]

Me too!

[@luannebowling4395]

You two are so cute together! I enjoy hearing your laughter and having fun together.

[@laurensteenkamp7693]

It wouldn't be an episode of Mandy in the making without Gracie begging for cheese either whilst you're making something or when you're at the table eating, also you and Steven arguing about words was hilarious. Much love from the UK

[@swtkidomine]

The subbie supper soup looks soooooo good. It reminds me of the zuppa tuscano soup (my favorite) from Olive Garden! Thanks Mandy!!

[@daniellemoore504]

Thats what I was going to say! Love the zuppe Toscana recipe its a favorite in our house!!

[@Kbaby8.9]

Mandy has actually made a recipe of it, I think it was also a subbie supper. :)

[@MandyintheMaking]

It's so good!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You and Jessica O'Donohue are killing me this morning with these mouth watering meals. They all look and sound so delicious. I'm excited to add them to my meal plan to try. I love getting inspiration from y'all and a few other ladies. Hope y'all have a great day and weekend. Stay safe and healthy. God bless.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you Alma! I hope you have a great weekend, too!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@MandyintheMaking you're welcome. Thank you. It's going to be a beautiful one here in Southwest Tennessee.

[@bonniejean6692]

lol "congeal" hahaha you guys CRACK me up!!

[@aolsweetsew]

I love the variety of recipes you have on your channel. Thank you.

[@karenbobrowski1285]

I made the spicy Thai noodles tonight, added shrimp. Super delicious!

[@helenemcneil4850]

I cant find measurements for thai noodles could you help me please

[@lisaosborne7331]

meld-to blend or combine. snort-make a sudden sound through one's nose, especially to express indignation or derision. Haha you guys are too funny!

[@NitaKerns]

As much as I love all the food you make, I think I just love seeing you interact with your hubby and son. Yall are so damn sweet!

[@elisegerard6851]

The Thai noodles look really good - they’d be good with some chopped peanuts or cashews sprinkled on top 🙂

[@crystalsomekat7172]

Ooh! Yes, love toasting some cashews and adding them in, great idea!!!

[@crawleyr4919]

Crushed peanuts- delish! We have NO Thai restaurants in our area- definitely gonna try it.

[@jenniferandersen3646]

Great idea!

[@marybuford9591]

Lol, it's like her husband tries out everything and he loves it all. 🤣

[@daniellec8849]

The little whisk kills me every time 🤣 Love your videos and Steven's reviews.

[@thekitchenspy5287]

I love your channel and these recipes are gorgeous. Your family dynamic is so lovely. Thank you for sharing. 😍

[@jolaster8680]

I want to try all those recipes. Yum!

[@yvonnebryant9844]

Everything looks great as usual

[@caroljilla9379]

Love watching u cook. Nice and relaxed and not fussy. Thanks for sharing.

[@susanberry3676]

Loved each of these recipes ! Yum !!

[@crystalredmond7139]

I recently joined your channel. Every week I’ve tried one of your recipes. So far they a hit! Thank you for getting us out of our dinner rut

[@MandyintheMaking]

Awesome! Thank you! so glad you are here!

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

Absolutely love better than Bullion! It's such an easy way to add flavor to a dish. And I'm the same way with my daughters. If I make something they don't like,I won't cook another meal but I'll allow them to have other options.

[@slopez1901]

This is the BEST SOUP EVERRRR!! Especially if you cook it earlier in the day and let it sit!! Thank you

[@malindahasten9386]

A week is too long to wait. Kidding. My dad died this week and I have needed as much as I can find to keep my mind occupied. I say Divan the same way you do.....hey we are southern girls. lol I so enjoy watching you and your family. Thank you for being here.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Oh Malinda, I am so sorry. I'm going to be praying for you! I'm sure you are just crushed and missing him 😔 I'm glad I could add a little happiness to the end of a hard week. ❤️

[@malindahasten9386]

@@MandyintheMaking thank you sweetheart. I am heart broken. But I have God.

[@Gidget13mwa]

The Better Than Bouillon is magic when you want to up the flavor in gravy,soup so many other things. Only thing is I like the lower sodium ones and they can be hard to find at least where I shop. I’ve got their ham base,chicken,seafood and beef! I love them! Good when cooking greens or green beans!Everything looks so good!😋😋❤️

[@beru1972]

Do you keep Better than Bouillon in your cabinet or refrigerator after opening?

[@Gidget13mwa]

@@beru1972 I do! I always have. I have a fear of it going rancid and poisoning someone!😩😂

[@MandyintheMaking]

@B Rus it goes in the fridge!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you! I'm excited to start experimenting with it!!

[@clairesteed8311]

Better than Bouillon is the BEST! We have and use every flavor. There is a richness unlike other broth cubes and granules, etc. Your soup looked like a sister recipe to Zuppa Tuscana. YUM!

[@sabrinacopas1636]

I have said this before, but I mean this as a huge compliment, my favorite part of your videos is how much your husband adores you.. It blesses my heart to see people happy, your recipes are great too!

[@debile6219]

So Steven, what you’re saying is... the flavors all “melded” then. 😂😂 love y’all 😘

[@MandyintheMaking]

Right!!LOL!!!

[@deeferry6520]

Great recipes again Mandy, especially the Chicken Divan. Thank you so much xxx

[@anitabarto7625]

I love Watching you and your husband cooking you make it seem like lots of fun

[@virginiasimer4171]

OMG Mandy. I use better than bullion all the time. It is the very best flavor enhancer ever made. I literally paint it on meat before cooking. I hope you love it now that you found it.

[@theresaoneill6525]

The cat loves her cheese as much as her momma and daddy...makes her fit right in with the family!!😁

[@ralonzateal9610]

Whoa making that spicy thai noodle!!

[@sandyclaus2729]

I'm a fairly newbie subscriber. Love how your son throws up his thumbs up!!! I giggle everytime. Thanks for your videos.

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Such delicious meals!!!!

[@heathermccreary8933]

I use the Better Than Bullion all the time. I have limited cupboard space, so it really helps that I no longer have to keep premade broth on hand. I think it's just as good as any of the premade broths.

[@TracyJ1978]

Awww, Gracie got some cheese, Steven you made my heart happy.

[@Brie7362]

That last soup dinner would be awesome with cornbread.

[@darrelynkelley6925]

This video was so fun to watch! I love it when your husband helps you in the kitchen. You two are so funny! I use the chicken Better Than Bouillon sometimes when I roast potatoes. It tastes so good! All these recipes look good! I will have to try them! I hope you and your family have a wonderful, blessed weekend!

[@summerkane8135]

Y’all are hilarious 😂 love the video as usual

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks Summer!

[@joyfulinhope1210]

I made these spicy noodles last night to go with our beef stir fry and it was SO good! 10/10 I’m diabetic so I halved the honey-and it was perfect! 😋

[@gwenfrazier7027]

Awww , Gracie! I think she was born a dog, before she was a cat! So precious!

[@karenmcstay7129]

I’ve made this three times already...tonight will be my forth!!...one of my all time favorites! Great video❣️

[@deelundgren6674]

I have been LOVING your Channel. I only found you a few months ago and I find myself wishing you did what's for dinner's more days per week. Love watching you and your husband/son interact. You have a beautiful family!! Everything I've tried from your channel thus far has been a hit. The most recent one, was your chicken quasadillas!!!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you so much!

[@darlenebatts6860]

Thanks for sharing. You and Stephen always make me laugh. I love y'all. Xoxo 💕😍

[@DMinSFBay]

That Thai noodle dish looks so yummy - I feel like it would be good with some chopped peanuts and cilantro, too.

[@shannonvickers2031]

I always buy the Better Than Bouillon varieties. The vegetable one is delicious! I am excited to try these recipes, as always your meals look delicious!

[@elizabethshaw734]

Cold is a relative term. You guys are wearing sweaters when we still have our fans on! I remember the first time we went to Disney I was nine and my mother booked a trip. On the phone the woman said it was in the fifties I think 4 temperature and I remember my mother saying well anything over 32 and we go to the beach! :-)

[@YourWorcesterGirl]

I love your son's thumbs up. 👍❤

[@cassystreet3082]

Love fridays its Mandy day yeah!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks!

[@MNFARMWIFE]

I’m adding that Chicken Divian to my meal plan this week!

[@makingitwithmegs]

Loving the camera skills in this one! Especially during the chicken and broccoli sauce! 😂🤣😂

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you 😋

[@hotmama298]

I keep the Better than bouillon on hand when I don't have broth, I keep the chicken, beef and vegetable one. The Tuscan soup looked so good. It looked like a lot even though you halved the recipe. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Great tip! And yes, we had leftovers for one more meal! I can't imagine making the whole thing!

[@brendamorris7263]

Such pretty casserole dishes!

[@krissybean17]

You all are just the cutest!

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

This looks delicious! 🤗 Your son cracks me up with his thumb up! 😂

[@elainemullins7860]

We like the Better Than Bouillon much better than the cubes, love it in chicken and dumplings! Everything looked delicious.

[@yolandapascal9896]

The chicken divan was divine! I love your channel👍🏻

[@cheryl9261]

Everything looked so good, the only problem is what to try first. Thank you

[@fondasimpson679]

You are going to love Better Than Bouillon

[@jgoel3266]

"Di-vahn" (rhymes with "John") is how my family always pronounced it...my mother made a version in the 70s and 80s all the time. I like your videos!

[@AlexWoodTH34]

loved your reaction to saying "oil", I do the same thing! grew up in texas, so most of the time my oil is one syllable, but every now and then it comes out as 2 syllables and I feel like a right proper lady xD

[@mackieonthemove943]

The Better than Bouillon is soooo good. If you have heavy add a spoonful in place of salt. The beef makes the best brown gravy ever.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@lizmcmullin6384]

You guys are just so precious. Love your channel

[@ksharpe8137]

Your numbers are growing! You’ll be at 100,000 subscribers before long. 👏👏

[@MandyintheMaking]

I hope so! Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@kimberlysusie701]

Awesome recipies! The chicken divan casserole would be great on a baked potato.

[@brendagordon2146]

The Thai food looks so good!! Maybe some frozen green peas would be good too!

[@jennaargo1489]

These all look amazing! 💕

[@wendelinharrison9571]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

[@Amanda-nc5sy]

That soup looks so delicious!!

[@arlenefreeman9477]

Better than Bouillon is GREAT! I use it all the time. Beef is also great. I get a small beef roast cook it then cut it into pieces then place it into my Ninja pausing it until small pieces. Using Beef, Better than Bouillon along with barely and simmer until barley is cooked. (45 min to 1 hour) I forgot to say I used a whole yellow onion and I also cut up celery to put in the soup or in the pot and it's really really good soup especially on a cold day.

[@sallyalonzo5055]

OMGoodness the snorting when you laugh has me giggling. My sister is a laugh snorter also and it always makes me giggle every time.

[@eileenezell2447]

I love Gracie, you guys have so much fun 😂

[@1943sumrallgirl]

Better than Bullion is the bomb. Love it.

[@MandyintheMaking]

So good!

[@danasmith5658]

I just adore how your hubby describes your meals 😍 you can tell he truly enjoys your cooking 🍳

[@MandyintheMaking]

😊 thank you

[@MELANIEmel]

I just love how you explain everything you are doing !!! You make it so much easier to follow all these recipes. So happy I found your channel 💗

[@SweetRed1996]

Personally I love your channel. I have become addicted and been watching all night after I subscribed. I adore your family and your marriage and how long you’ve been married is very uncommon these days and it’s beautiful and wholesome. I like the idea of the Thai noodles and they look amazing. I cook a lot myself growing up with two brothers and a single mother I’m also Italian. So I’ve been cooking since I was ten. I cook a lot of oriental food oddly enough cause I love Asian culture and cuisine. With the Thai noodles. Kinda looks like you were trying to do a play on Thai/Chinese take out. Sesame oil is so strong, such a nutty , punch you in the face flavor profile. Even when you just use a few drops. It looks like you used a cup... that’s a lot. Seriously it will overpower everything. Even 8 oz of pasta only use a teaspoon of sesame oil.. I think if you want that kind of coating, you be better doing a more traditional approach like hoisin or oyster sauce, soy sauce and very small amount of sesame oil. Trust me..a little with that goes a long way. Other than that I loved all your meals. ❤️

[@ilovelucy654]

lol.. my kitties know when there is cheese too. They love it.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Every single time. LOL

[@mksugerman1500]

Love that Better than bullion!

[@judylamantia9741]

Everything looks so yummy, can't wait to try.

[@crawleyr4919]

I’m making the soup for Christmas Eve dinner. (My husband hates it when I try a new recipe for a special dinner, but I’m confident it will work out!)

[@julieneagos4616]

One of my favorites

[@therealchristinedaee]

Thank you thank you so much for sharing that Tuscan Soup recipe! It was a MAJOR hit with my family tonight! I left out the potatoes since we didn’t have any, and used cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. It was delicious!

[@fondasimpson679]

This recipe reminds me of Olive Garden Tuscan Suppa Soup. One of my favorites

[@MrsRedAng]

Everything thing looks wonderful!!! It's(sounds like) De- vine. Like, Godly, wonderful etc.... 😊

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thanks!!! Have a great weekend!

[@beverlylashley640]

No matter the “correct” pronunciation...here in the Deep South it’s Dee-van...lol!

[@MrsRedAng]

@@beverlylashley640 I love the southern accent! ❤

[@kasa9884]

I'm a Southerner and I call it "Dee-viiiine" Chicken...lol!

[@alisong1300]

I need that mini whisk in my life!!!

[@samanthawebber5684]

Best what’s for dinner ever 💗💗💗

[@MandyintheMaking]

Aw, thanks!

[@kristinejackson5522]

Everything looked yummy.

[@venusgal2706]

Try tongs (I love my mini ones) to mix the noodles in with the chicken and sauce (meld is a word, on your side with that one lol) and to plate it to serve as well, instead of the spaghetti fork. He says congeal LMBO, you two do bring chuckles :). Going to try that recipe with a few additions. Peanuts, some zing/bite/hot addition and water chestnuts and broc.