WHAT'S FOR DINNER? | DINNER INSPIRATION | EASY WEEKNIGHT FAMILY DINNERS | NO. 94

This week's dinners were all keepers. We loved all three and we hope you get some inspiration for next week's dinners at your house! As always, they are easy and crowd pleasing. Let me know which dinner you plan to make first!
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0:00 Introduction
0:18 Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Casserole
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5:11 Green Beans
GREEN BEAN RECIPE BELOW
5:56 Creamy Pesto Chicken
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8:51 Pan Fried Potatoes
POTATO RECIPE BELOW
13:11 Subbie Supper Intro
14:11 Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf
Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf Submitted by Deniece
2lbs ground beef
1 small finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper(color doesn't matter)
1 1/2 sleeves crushed Ritz crackers
3 eggs
4 oz. shredded Colby Jack cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping
1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mustard
Mix well.
Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, mix eggs, crackers, onion, bell pepper, cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and mix to combine, don't over mix. Place meatloaf on parchment paper or foil lined baking sheet. Form into loaf. Bake for 30 min. Remove from oven, spread topping over meatloaf and bake an additional 30-40 min until 160 degrees inside.
Green Beans:
4 slices of bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cans green beans, drained
1.5 - 2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Cook bacon in same pot you plan to cook green beans. After the bacon is done, do not drain the grease! Pour in green beans, chicken stock and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes (uncovered) until most of the liquid evaporates.
Potatoes:
Cube red potatoes, leaving skin on. Heat large skillet to med-hi and add a couple tbsp Olive Oil and 1-2 tbsp butter. Allow to heat completely and add your potatoes. Season with whatever you'd like to use. (We use salt and pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Everything seasoning from Flavor God.) Cook for 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Be sure to stir frequently to keep them from burning on one side.
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[@deniececurnel1352]

I'm so glad you all liked the meatloaf!!

[@jackpattimiller292]

Looks so good and I can't wait to try it!

[@mariakoufalis1487]

Your meatloaf looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it.

[@deniececurnel1352]

@@jackpattimiller292 hope you can try it soon! It is a regular in our house.

[@deniececurnel1352]

@@mariakoufalis1487 Hope you get to try it soon as well!!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Love, love, love that meatloaf, Deniece! Thank you for sending it to us! ❤️

[@mariakoufalis1487]

Using the rest of the leftover chicken is not cheating, it’s being smart and efficient.

[@Alex-cb2gf]

Save your chicken carcass and throw it in the freezer. When you get a couple make homemade chicken soup.

[@adriennef4637]

Look at Miss Mandy rocking the beachy waves & looking fabulous whilst throwing down in the kitchen. Yasss girl!💗

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: Mandy your ruffled hair looks adorable!!! Okay ... the meals, once again, look delicious. We can almost taste them through the screen. PLEASE DO A MANDY MADE IT (get it?) COOKBOOK!!! Include your subby suppers, your two-thumbs-up-two men, and Gracie. I reserve 5 copies in advance, ok? Love your channel. You could be the new Rachael Ray, albeit way quieter (yay!).

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Yesssss 👏👏 that would definitely sell!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Hahaha, a quieter Rachel Ray - I'm laughing over here! :) You are so sweet, Sue. I always look forward to seeing you in my comments section! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@MandyintheMaking]

@@blessed3584 gosh, thank you so much!

[@heatherhays1141]

I would so buy copies

[@beckyhines3814]

I would definitely buy a book!

[@deborahdaniels9163]

I just love Gracie , my cat loves cheese too

[@earldouglas3631]

I can't beieve that Gracie Lou is 16. She looks like a baby kitten! Amazing!

[@lashandajordan6923]

My 4yo calls EVERY meat “chicken.” He saw that meatloaf and said “Mommy! I want you to make me THAT chicken! It yooks deyicious!”

[@MandyintheMaking]

Hahahahahahha this just made me laugh 😂

[@jeanniebell9493]

All 3 meals have me drooling !

[@crystalrodriguez6599]

Absolutely love the idea of the chicken and spinach lunch and crackers,so different but it's kinda like your having a appetizer at your favorite restaurant for lunch. ♥️

[@missyb1020]

Kitty needs her own big piece of plain chicken mama 😻😻😻

[@cindistrozier6149]

My Pawpaw used to say “fit to eat”, lol… guess that a Southern thing!!😃

[@MandyintheMaking]

Yup! LOL. I giggled when he said it!

[@arthrodea]

I really appreciate you including some low carb/keto recipes!! They look delicious!

[@kayburris8464]

I'm going to have too stop watching this channel late night. You had my mouth watering from the start. They looked delicious. Must try..

[@kaitlynnbreemillie]

CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING 100,000

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you!

[@poguemom3]

Everything looks great! I’d still serve the spinach artichoke dish as a dip! That’d be great for a get together. Yum!

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Очень вкусные блюда! Молодец Мэнди!

[@tammyinman1699]

I’m practically binge watching you videos since I found you and they just make me happy 😀

[@thedivasfabulousjourney]

Great job Mandy. Everything looms fabulous!!

[@mariat3276]

You are my favorite! ❤️ Thank you! Hello to Gracie Lou.💕🐾

[@chloerayne1483]

The quality of this video is amazing 🤩

[@islandgirl9166]

You are such a great cook and a lovely person along with it. Your family is very lucky to have you!

[@beverlymurray6554]

Oh Mandy!! These recipes look fantastic! Thank you

[@tammiemonahan9644]

Is it bad that I saved this video for Monday morning? I knew I was going to need you to start my week! Here's a twist - I do a simple seasoned baked chicken breast and then the last 5 minutes I smear my spinach & artichoke dip (OK - I add Sam's club one) on it and top with a few slices of whatever cheese we have - mostly pepper jack - and let it brown up. Turn your lunch idea into a dinner. Basically the same idea just built different! Thanks for starting my week off great.

[@angelabowman1085]

When your husband was eating the meatloaf his yummy sounds made me think of Bill Murray in "What About Bob". Such a funny movie. Everything you make looks delicious.

[@barbarabaranczyk6195]

I'm with you my husband mix up the meatloaf mixture. Because when I was pregnant with my son Joshua, my husband wanted meatloaf and I told him I been getting morning sick all day long. So I was mixing the meatloaf mixture together. I got sick in the mixture and I will never mix the meatloaf stuff up no more. Thanks for sharing all of your ideas and recipes with everyone on your KZbin page.

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good afternoon Mandy and family and thank you for sharing

[@janithgottfried8320]

That meatloaf looked so delicious, I could almost taste it through the screen!

[@holleybeth]

Well as the child of Deniece, I can say my family loves it! And if you try making it, goodluck I'm sure it would turn out as great as mama's! 🥰🤩

[@stephepps6476]

Taking that Holy Chicken to church!🤣😂. Congratulations on your 100,000!! ❤️

[@patriciadipascal8953]

Your meals look sooo scrumptious…..Mandy love this channel…TFS 😘

[@Netvoyager]

Try lining your meatloaf pan with aluminum foil; the grease drips onto the foil, then you just wrap it up and toss it out. Makes for even easier clean up. Thanks for all your helpful shows!

[@Bribear1977]

As always, thank you for the great recipes! You're one of my very favorite foodie youtubers! Am I the only one that thinks the chicken artichoke casserole would be awesome over rice? 🤤

[@MandyintheMaking]

Sounds delish!

[@Bribear1977]

@@MandyintheMaking this reminds me a little of the Chicken Divan recipe you shared a while ago and it is fantastic with rice. One of my staples now. Yum!

[@Cookingwithapril]

Congratulations on reaching a new goal.

[@TrippingOverParadise]

The pesto chicken looks amazing!

[@tanishawoodyard5870]

Omg...that pesto chicken was delicious. I will definitely be adding it to my monthly rotation.

[@CarlaMackenzie]

Love the flowers so much! I might like the basket more haha!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Girl they are still alive!! I can't believe it! Love you. Thanks for the flowers ❤️

[@stephaniewhitaker5253]

Oh my word Mandy, you outdid yourself this week. Its nearly midnight here in South Africa and I want to get up and make these recipes. I will be trying all of them. Wishing y'all a blessed weekend

[@kimberlyvalines6534]

I love your husband and son. They really make your channel funny.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Yes they do :)

[@bessiefaircloth6147]

I love pesto chicken ANYTHING and ADORE meatloaf... Great meals this week!!

[@mksugerman1500]

100,000! Woohoo congratulations 🎊🍾🎈!

[@angelanderson4378]

That chicken artichoke recipe would be good if you added pasta before you baked it too! 😋

[@robertawillcut6813]

I just love Gracie. She is precious and you can tell she is a happy girl. I am going to try the meatloaf this coming week. I make lazy girl meatloaf. I add crackers, eggs, salt and pepper, and salsa. My husband loves it.

[@debbiewurz565]

P.S. Gracie is Priceless!

[@Wisdom-gc]

Happy Friday. have a fantastic weekend

[@deeferry6520]

Great recipes again Mandy, thank you xxx

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Oh goodness, I've fallen so far behind! Congratulations on 100k! 🎉🎉 So glad I finally got a reminder, will go back and catch up on all the deliciousness I missed immediately!😯

[@kellyrothweiler341]

That meatloaf looks delicious! 😋

[@kathie1126]

omg the pesto chicken dinner looks AMAZING

[@cookingupcrafts5921]

Everything looked great as always Mandy!! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@Lifeofa_mama]

If you melt a stick of butter and put onion soup mix in the butter mix it and put it over the potatoes and in the oven on 400 till they brown they are so delicious🥰

[@omaruth]

All of the dishes were amazing and looked so delicious 😋 😍 love watching your blog!

[@sharonlee1302]

You could use that artichoke/chicken casserole as a sauce for some penne or fettuccine too!

[@brendabarnett9718]

Loved Stephen's reaction

[@patriciakoester1580]

Congratulations Mandy !!! Patricia

[@rowenamiller594]

Just wanted to let you know that you are such a very good teacher.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Well that is the kindest thing to say! Thank you!

[@jackpattimiller292]

Agreed!

[@83prettyblack]

Yes please to the Pesto chicken meal.I agree with your husband it is the fun part lol

[@VHPINC]

I love how your videos involve your whole family :-) thank you for sharing all your work.

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

That meatloaf does look delicious for sure, oh and moist Mandy, moist....it's just a word! 'Cole!' Lol

[@jodysutton9296]

Mandy; I made your crackle Barrel copy-cat meatloaf recipe. My husband loved it. He's a really picky eater, but he went for thirds on the meatloaf. Thank You So much for your help and ideas. God Bless All of You, Keep All of You Well, and Keep All of You Safe.

[@kelleysisler6158]

Oh that meat loaf looks so delicious. That's my husband favorite meal also Cole. Lol A must try for me.❤🌹

[@annielumm7370]

And now I need that meatloaf!!! Gracie approves since she got cheese!! 👍

[@reglindiseckhardt9777]

I am always struck by how monochromatic your delicious dinners are... green, cream and brown. It is a riot. Good eats always.

[@mailetwist5272]

Girl, you should have put some garlic powder on that chicken! Your hobbies loves it!

[@lisatucker5306]

😁. Have always hated the word ----- as well!

[@brendaodiembo1672]

All of your recipes look delicious and I am going to have to try all of them. I like your recipes because they don't require a bunch of expensive ingredients

[@mintbutterfly10]

We like to make this meatloaf in a wreath shape on a tin foil lined sheet pan 👍🏻 SO YUMMY!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Going to try that meatloaf, mine is mostly always dry so I rarely make it anymore! Love that sweet Gracie, did I mention I am not a cat person? LOL, she is the sweetest cat ever...thanks for sharing!

[@staceygrier1699]

I enjoyed watching the video. All the food looks delicious

[@angelameredith6484]

Thank you the chicken and the meatloaf was amazing

[@tobybryant8597]

I can't wait to make this artichoke dip!!! And also saw your recipe for mini barbecue meatloaf, looks amazing! Can't tell you enough how much I love you! You do such a great job as a youtuber!!!

[@taylorstryker]

Omg your cat is adorable 🥰

[@jaicwalker31525]

My favorite way to eat meatloaf is to take a cold slice and fry it in a skillet. Add a slice of toasted sourdough bread :)

[@kathyholberton8241]

So happy you did a meatloaf and cannot wait to make it

[@stephanienunley3869]

Mandy? Making your green beans for thanksgiving this year with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and my moms stuffing and a pecan pie cheesecake and a german chocolate pie and I make the turkey. I have always done it this way my adult life. I saw the recipe when I was like 28 and I am 53 now. You don't have to brine. You mix melted butter and Cajun seasoning and inject the turkey everywhere. You can use any seasoning but what makes it is cooking in a brown paper bag. I have always done it. Inject the turkey. Put in a paper bag. Staple the bottom of the bag. Let bake at 350 for 3 to 4 hours. The steam from the turkey helps bake it. Its always moist and never fails. Its cooking it in the brown paper bag.

[@rebeccalorance1937]

You all are so good together

[@elizabethbertsch4556]

I am definitely gonna make that full chicken meal for my husband and I. Thank you saving it!

[@lillybethwindsor7018]

Your just the cutest!! So glad I stumbled upon your chanel. My husband will enjoy the meatloaf!

[@cathygibbons62]

That dip is so good on garlic toast..😍

[@mirandasayward3824]

Every recipe looks hands down AMAZING will be trying ALL😍🤤

[@kymblackburn7734]

My mom always made green beans for our vegetable. But hers now mine is a little different from yours. Cook the bacon and drained green beans, then add milk and a little water. Heat it to hot, then add as much cheese as you want . Finish heating through. Then serve with the milk or drain. My family drained it. Also season it with garlic powder, pepper. My mom is now in a nursing home do to alzheimers. She might not remember making it 😢but my whole family always remembers it and we make all of the time ❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@patbuegeler7770]

Recipes look delicious. In regards to your meatloaf pan, try putting it on a baking sheet. Seems like that would make it easier.

[@Gidget13mwa]

All looked great but that meatloaf looked wonderful! I’m not a fan of meatloaf and I want to love it but I think this recipe will change my mind! Thanks! 😋😋

[@bonniepwtf]

I love meatloaf & that looked like a real winner👍

[@jessecarter1862]

I have made several of your recipes. Our family loves the dishes that I have made. Thank you for sharing.

[@MaryThomas-ef1sd]

Congratulations on 100K! Love watching and trying your recipes! Love you and your family!

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you Mary!

[@coffeechaoscuddles]

With 7 inches of snow coming today I decided to make the Meatloaf...and y'all, it was bomb! I actually used an ice cream scoop to make them into mini loaves & I got about 28 total The best meatloaf ever! I also made extra sauce to put over Ree Drummonds mashed potatoes. Made biscuits and cream gravy for a side Thank you so much for the amazing recipes! Will be trying the other 2 next week Love all your videos Mandy! Stay safe & God Bless ❤

[@joy5535]

All 3 of these meals look so good!! I will definitely have to try all 3!

[@kathymcmanus9535]

FYI...I keep a box of powder-free latex gloves on hand to use for mixing stuff by hand. Works great!

[@LilStampBug]

Congratulations on 100k Subbies 😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@susanberry3676]

I don't really like meatloaf but this one really does look delish ! Everything looks delish too

[@karonwoods1077]

Sometimes you are a lifesaver

[@jenniferhenry7467]

Hi Mandy!!!! I found your channel through Mackenzie. I absolutely love her. Your channel is awesome . I love all the recipes. I made the meatball casserole last night. It was a hit!

[@reesteack186]

All of today’s recipes look so good tfs 👍😊

[@maryjemison1101]

Love Artichoke 🙏💕

[@debile6219]

I can’t wait to try the pesto chicken, it looks delish!! Thanks for sharing

[@deborahdaniels9163]

Congratulations on your 100,000 you deserve more l am so happy that l found your channel ,

[@MandyintheMaking]

I'm happy you found me too!

[@dorisleary7231]

All the meals look so good. I'm definitely going to make that pesto chicken.👍

[@MagsSteenkamp]

That meatloaf made me change my plans for dinner, LOL, now I want meatloaf it looks soooo good! Was just gonna make a plain old pasta

[@plsmh3933]

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is my favorite. Trying this next week...Thanks💛👏🏾

[@lynettedundon1410]

Made the spinache/ artichoke chicken tonight, and how decadent it was! Definitely a do-over. Thanks for the recipe.

[@shirleyjjohnston5469]

I haven’t made meat,loaf in --- I don’t recall! So it’s time and will put on list the ingredients for home delivery. I usually shop for two weeks at a time so this meal will be something to look forward to eat! Your hubby and son make me so hungry. And sweet lady your looking so very pretty. Thank you for all your shopping, and cooking for us. 💋