What's for Dinner| Budget Friendly Family Meal Ideas| August 2020

[@alpacawhisperer]

Oh my GOODNESS!! I was so excited when I saw you making everything BLT bagels! I'm the one who suggested it! I will 100% need to try & make home made bagels with that recipe! I'm so so so glad you liked it, and you'll NEVER go back to a regular BLT! :) this made me smile ear to ear and I may have watched that recipe 3 times over hahaha. Those tomatos look really good and I agree with you about tomatos from the store, they are watery and nowhere near as good as a farm fresh garden grown tomato.

[@isabelwilliams9145]

Don’t ever apologize for what you feed YOUR family:-) there’s always tons of fruit and veggies in there. We love your videos because they are what they are! Keep doin you Kristin!!

[@simp6975]

im glad you're back! i'm a teen and i don't even cook that often, but whenever i feel down i watch these videos and always feel better :) thank you

[@QueenGoddessYume]

Welcome! Does your family cook their dinners ?

[@LifeWithMrsB]

You should give cooking a try! It can be a lot of fun :)

[@simp6975]

@@LifeWithMrsB I think I will, it'll give me more things to do in quarantine lol

[@simp6975]

@@QueenGoddessYume yes they do!

[@QueenGoddessYume]

@@simp6975 What's your favorite dish your family makes at home?

[@nayjavu]

You have no idea how much I appreciate that you give credit where you get your recipes and dont act like you make everything up in a dream you had. I can tell you are a very genuine person and I will continue to watch you because of that alone.

[@gloriab2336]

I’m really glad you included the frying sound from the fried green tomatoes it added a good touch! Love your vids.

[@HeatherTerry84]

Same, it made my ASMR loving heart happy lol

[@hannahdanyelle]

Girl why are you apologizing?? Some people don’t even feed their kids

[@deannarothschild7846]

And you’ve won the internet prize for telling the damn truth!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@0183mabel]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fivemjs]

Ha! When my kids were little I was religious about meal times and making sure they had enough but now that they're older, they're lucky if I make dinner more than 3 times a week. Ha! (I'm only sort of kidding)

[@laurenmartin3744]

Tea ☕️

[@ashleykinney4961]

Literally lol

[@MissBee0211]

it's best you cook your ground meat then drain instead of seasoning it then draining because then you are draining all of your seasoning off with the grease

[@rachelreeb695]

I'm also from the south like this and we don't do it that way our mamas for generations season it while cooking then drain so we ain't gonna be changing that anytime soon. The meat has the seasoning not the grease

[@MissBee0211]

@@rachelreeb695 I'm from Louisiana and that's how i was taught to do it

[@sharoncummins2907]

There’s nothing better than a BLT with a fresh garden tomato. Ones from the store have no flavor at all. You can raise tomato plants in buckets. Maybe try that next year to see how you like it. No problem with weeds either😀I love having fresh cherry tomatoes too for salads and also the cucumber, tomato and onion salad. I know you don’t like onions though😀

[@saradaugherty3506]

I recently found your videos on KZbin and I’m loving them!! Thank you so mu for creating! Also- chili spaghetti is my fav way to have chili!!

[@KS-tv6pe]

i love the BLT on a bagel idea!

[@Kellykelly1010]

Those tomatoes are BEAUTIFUL ❤️ can’t wait to try the bagel recipe I’ve seen u do them before and now I gotta try it

[@alyssab9367]

I come on KZbin and watch true crime vids then switch over to yours so I can actually sleep at night. 😂Your videos are so relaxing to watch thank you!

[@the8cuevas552]

I’m soo trying your 2 ingredient dough!! Those bagels looked YUMMY!!

[@billiebussell4053]

I have just came across your page.. I love your meal ideas . They look so easy and homemade. This is the way I like to cook for our family of 7.

[@hfiala8]

27 year old female with no kids, but I LOVE watching your videos. Missed you terribly while you were away from KZbin, but I'm glad you put your happiness first. So glad you're back :)

[@brittanynice8969]

Yes girl those Ricos cheese cups are so good to dip fries in. They are good with homemade tortilla chips too.

[@bethanybulone8759]

Have you try sour cream in your chili ?It is so good

[@Monicalovesfob]

Velveeta is good in chilli too

[@justforfun1093]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INCLUDING A RECIPE FOR BAGELS in the air fryer.... my oven broke a few months ago and i feel this could be a serious game changer!!!!

[@aprilk1803]

Cookingwithivy those bagels are perfection

[@kkelly4360]

Gurrrrllllll, I just made your bagel BLTs and they are incredibly delicious. Your videos are so calming and make me so happy! You inspire me to cook. Thank you!

[@johnarosser6400]

It was so nice to see you add spaghetti to your chili! I grew up doing that and I make it that way myself now. I'm from KY and I haven't seen anyone else do it that way, so it is nice to see that!

[@kassandrapersad2478]

The Rusted Garden and Roots and Refuge are great with gardening advice for big and small gardens. Jess from Roots and Refuge won't even eat tomatoes if they're out of season.

[@maggieweiss8756]

I have also made that veggie pizza with taco dip instead of ranch (little sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning) it’s so good!

[@meowcenary21]

Super helpful ideas and cannot wait to try some of these recipes out

[@hansybunnys7748]

Love some.of these ideas!! Never heard the noodles in chilli but think my kids would love Th at

[@jengem1978]

Sounds perfect, love rainy days and Halloween and Christmas movies anytime if the year!!!

[@MichelleGissara]

love the burger wraps and the blt bagels. yum!

[@miranda42997]

my mom used to make that vegetable pizza all the time when i was growing up. i haven’t seen it or had it in a while. thanks for showing that recipe!! 🤗

[@JuliaPacheco]

I totally agree with the tomato thing! The store tomatoes are never great. You should try a garden next year! Good job on the grill marks!

[@jeaniestoltz1764]

I make the veggie pizza alot in the summer. I also sprinkle it with shredded Colby jack cheese. Oh my! You made me hungry for fried green tomatoes

[@sgtwife1978]

So glad to see you back!!!! Things happen, and you have to do you and what's best for your family. So, I am NOT a Pampered Chef consultant, but I just got some of their dill seasoning, and let me tell you what.....you had a little of that to your homemade HV ranch, and it is AMAZEBALLS!!!! Give it a try. Have a great day!!

[@pecashion]

I love you❤️ your food cooking cheers me up when im down, I can always watch food when im hurting inside

[@hayleybarnes1109]

Mmm my mom makes the veggie crescent roll pizza too!! It’s sooooo good!!

[@RadianceRush]

I made that veggie pizza. It was so good! It even kept well in the fridge for left overs. Thanks for sharing!

[@hannahdanyelle]

That’s so funny that even the schools serve it like that!!!!

[@cassiewinkler7617]

I add noodles to my chili too! Absolutely love your what’s for dinner videos great ideas

[@jordynlillibridge2769]

We always do chili with cornbread, honey, sourcream and hot sauce lol all mixed in.

[@oliviarand8453]

Hey girl 😊 corn 🌽 is the best in the summer I love it! Great recipes! Hope your having a great week!

[@BrittanyOwen1231]

I love the bagel BLT idea! I may have to try that even if I’m not a huge fan of tomatoes.

[@ladydipset88]

I think im gonna try the cheeseburger wraps and the BLT..thanks for the ideas!

[@jayleencardona9096]

Omg i love tomato’s and I would never think of frying them, gotta try that thanks

[@ElphabaThe2nd]

Love the sound of the tomatoes frying 😌😋

[@beckystokes1116]

So funny you mention the tomato. I posted on my fb, about how you shouldnt judge a tomato by the ones in the stores. Those are not real tomatoes. Those are imposters. 😂 There is nothin better than a home grown garden tomato 😍

[@ItsIvyy]

An absolute FACT.

[@cathrynbroussard]

your kids are adorable!!! ive never seen them before

[@tammymcghee4408]

I'm from Cincinnati and we eat spaghetti with our chili here too. Those fried green tomatoes look so good. I want some now lol

[@daniellesflynn]

Yummm! I put cranberry sauce in my chili - adds a nice sweetness like the brown sugar!

[@cherylzink3612]

Wow! That tomato looks good!! I love fresh garden tomatoes! Everything looked really great! Thank you for all your videos!

[@cierra87]

Spaghetti in chili is the best!! Must be a Kentucky thing💙

[@alexandralawson1728]

Cierra Edelen I’m from Texas never heard of this but I wana try I live trying new things out

[@cierra87]

Ally Cabs yes, you must try!! It’s so good. Our schools here in Kentucky also put spaghetti in chili.

[@alexandralawson1728]

Cierra Edelen yes I heard her say that that’s so cool and look and sounds delicious my son would love to see noodles in his chili I bet! Will def try on our next chili night we make chili a ton in my house! Stay safe!

[@cierra87]

Ally Cabs my kids love chili day at home and school, served with a peanut butter sandwich!!! You all stay well and safe also! Blessings💙

[@alexandralawson1728]

Cierra Edelen omg I’m going to try to pb sand my son loves pb&honey instead of jelly my mom always makes them for him. Thanks for the ideas

[@londonclough7729]

That dough recipe is great for homemade tortillas/naan bread if you roll it out!

[@ashleydavis6943]

I am a huge fan of veggie pizza, it is so versatile. I add bacon pieces and shredded cheese to mine!!

[@kaycarver9137]

When I make chili for dinner...we put rice in the bottom of the bowl..top with the chili and then allow the fixin’s of your choice. Especially sour cream and cheese!

[@Zenbia42]

That chili looks so good! I put potato in mine instead of putting it over a baked potato. Spaghetti is such an awesome idea. Do I cook the pasta in the chili or boil pasta then add?? Also that nail polish color... LOVE it!

[@JessiLynn1287]

Thank you for another awesome video! I am on weight watchers and I like to take your recipes and adapt them to my lifestyle! You always have great ideas!! 😊❤️

[@TheNenaBrown]

I have to try those burger wraps!! They looked delicious!

[@mitzimoran8690]

Loved these recipes!! We don’t like total green tomatoes, we fry them when they just start to get red and they don’t have that tart taste but a sweeter one! Yum! Chilling year round, oh yes!!!

[@myaslife7226]

My daughter (14) wanted to try making a new recipe tonight, so she decided to make your chili w/spaghetti. The only thing she changed was she used an extra can of chili beans (instead of the red kidney beans) and she used the Chili-O seasoning. OMG it was soooo good! We both loved it and will definitely be making it again soon. Thanks for the great recipe!

[@beckyhines3814]

I use to make veggie pizza all the time. I learned how to make them at a shower also. I have a salad shooter that I love making the pizza. Love it! Everything looks so yummy! I might actually like chili better if I did your way. I'm not a fan of a lot of beans in mine. Thanks for the ideas. ❤

[@jennak8830]

Veggie pizza is a favorite for our families! We usually add shredded cheese on ours too.

[@lisanarde4696]

I always put a little brown sugar in my chili. I think it’s good!

[@susieQ666]

cheeseburger wraps omg thats genius ....heaven on a plate ... I've just added it to my meal plan this week ....mmmmmm 💙💚

[@ayronsmama05]

My mama feeding 7 kids would always add any and all pasta and rice to chili to bulk it up for leftovers for lunch or breakfast, depending what day of the week it was, Blessings

[@bonniepwtf]

I agree with you about the store bought tomatoes, they are practically flavorless compared to a fresh from the garden tomato. Those looked wonderful. Another great video.

[@denorwhi]

What an easy recipe. I love it. Definitely will be trying

[@dreamweaver3761]

Must be a KY thing. I grew up with noodles in my chili. Doesn't taste right without them!!! Love your videos.

[@ItsIvyy]

I'm from Mississippi and my mom would always make a big pot of chili and we ate it by itself the first night and then for leftovers she'd put it over macaroni (chili mac) or make chili cheese frito pies. I do the same thing for my kiddos now! ❤️

[@Mwilder05]

Those meals looks soo good! I love the 2 ingredient dough. Thanks for sharing

[@rorososo96]

Can’t wait to try the bagel recipe! Looks so yummy and simple

[@KFam715]

I'm in western Ky and I agree, Home grown tomatoes are amazingggg

[@tdoonie8244]

Yum! I'm gonna try the cheeseburger wraps and the fried green tomatoes!

[@amyc8962]

I love the Kentucky kernel seasoned flour but have never seen the garlic and herb. I’ll have to look for that one now. I brown my beef tips, roast, fried chicken, everything in the seasoned flour. Even fry my gizzards in it 😊

[@amandajefferson8173]

I always add a spoonful of peanut butter to my chili. I'll have to try the brown sugar next time!

[@hannahsimons9593]

yay i love your what’s for dinner videos!!! they are my favorite ❤️❤️

[@jlittle7467]

Me and my husband were talking about fried green tomatoes today lol. It all looks good especially the steak.

[@rubimorales9858]

I love all of your food. I’m bought the instant pot that you have! The Pioner Women! Got it today. Can’t wait to start using it.

[@laurieh.6508]

I think it is so cool that you do these videos. From an earlier video I saw, I think I remember you saying you no longer work outside of the home, so it is nice you can make an income doing what you enjoy and what you would be doing for your family anyway, right?! Oh, and I am not a huge lover of tomatoes either. I can sometimes eat the big steak tomatoes if they are super fresh and ripe. Otherwise, I am just not a fan! Anyway, thank you for sharing all of your awesome recipes with us!

[@ValianaLove114]

Every time you post I think more and more of starting a cooking channel also. So inspiring ❤️

[@tamethalong3778]

Yum.....love fried green tomatoes!!

[@terrigaines1812]

Hey Kristin, you probably already know this but you can get some nice color on your chicken by adding some paprika to it. I love the smoked paprika, myself.

[@leonskennedy5715]

Love ur video, it really give me big help and great ideas. Importantly, it’s easy to make and tastes so good. Anyway, love it!

[@marisajomcdowell458]

Cincinnati chili. In Nebraska we serve chili with a side of a cinnamon roll at school. You should try it!

[@randomnielle]

I am also clueless but want to have my own garden! That’s so interesting that you put noodles in your chili! I have seen the brown sugar before lol. Love your videos!

[@happybeingme4622]

I am eating a bowl of chili as I’m watching this😬 those tomatoes looked so good. I’d love to have some half runner green beans with a sliced garden tomato. So good!

[@lamikamitchell7292]

I just love watching these videos they sollll helpful threw out the week especially my busy days

[@jennywilliams987]

Hi Kristen! Great recipes! I just love your accent girl! I’m from Utah and I don’t have one 😢 I hope to recreate those bagels, they look so good. Thanks 😊

[@SouthernWifeEverydayLife]

Everything looked so good! We tried the fast food fries a couple weeks ago and loved them!!

[@elizabethshaw734]

French's chilio has been purchased by Durkee and is now being called chili pronto. I have two large plastic containers of it. They will continue to sell off the end of the chilio and then it will be replaced with the chili pronto. It's the same mix. I don't love McCormick either.

[@maddiekaetterhenry6373]

Spaghetti in chili is soooo good, it’s also good with elbow noodles!

[@brittanysauseda5555]

Yuuum! Like a chilli mac!

[@crystaldarrow9914]

LOVE LOVE fried green tomatoes. Made some last night. YUMMY

[@lynziiveson4689]

My husband is so picky and he said those cheeseburger wraps looked delicious. I think we can try something new:) I cant wait to have some fried green tomatoes.

[@meghanhertzog2426]

My husband taught me when frying better than a paper towel to drain off grease put in in a strainer, a metal one work best or even put on a grated shelf/stand thing let stand for a couple minutes and then chicken, tomatoes, whatever is not excessively greasy.

[@christinatareski8882]

I learned to garden on youtube and pinterest. Great places to start.

[@QueenGoddessYume]

I learned by growing up with at least. One , sometimes three. We'd stagger plant/harvest times. There's nothing like the security of a well stocked pantry. I really miss my garden but I'm disabled and can no longer have one.

[@leehamm9784]

Yes! Noodles in chili! Must be a Kentucky thing❤️

[@cameostephenson4575]

It was started in Cincinnati, “Cincinnati Chili. 5-way! 😉😉 but Newport, KY borders Cincinnati, so makes sense it’s big in KY too

[@ashleyirizarry-diaz6415]

Aw that sounds like a nice cozy Halloween evening! So excited for fall even though I live in Hawaii lol 💛💛💛

[@mslisadianemorse]

I do a peanut butter sandwich with my chili! My husband thinks that's weird, but, like you said, whatever floats your boat!

[@mindyreed2625]

I live in Cincinnati and we have 2 restaurants that serve chili with spaghetti, Skyline & Gold Star. Love your videos!

[@eyem4freedom]

I love fried green tomatoes and yours look awesome

[@reezready5607]

I know this is irrelevant but I absolutely love your nail polish. And as always I enjoyed the video. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@mrsem331]

Currently cooking dinner in the UK. I’m never ever this early 🙈💗💗

[@serlenemartin2156]

I know what you mean, the right time for Chili is Anytime! I like the recipe my Grandma taught me and I also love the PW recipe

[@Andi-81]

I've never heard of spaghetti in chili. Definitely going to try it

[@ayronsmama05]

Have you never heard of Skyline Chili, goggle it. In some Walmarts they sell it in the can, Blessings!

[@brookereedy4155]

You have this southern girl wanting to try spaghetti noodles in chili. Question.....do you add the noodles raw since there is extra water in the chili? Or do you cook the noodles first? Thanks for so MUCH great cooking inspiration!!! :-)

[@krr866]

Ohhh now I‘m craving that vegi pizza😍 might try and make it for lunch tomorrow on a wrap instead