What’s for Dinner | Easy & Affordable Family Meal Ideas | November 2021

[@lionfishof2533]

It always amazes me how differently people eat. Here in the West we would NEVER think of putting some of these ingredients together. HAHA!

[@MompreneurDiary]

Y'all missing out in the West lol

[@mamaofb.a.d.3836]

Never heard of noodles in chili n never ever heard of peanut butter sandwich with chili🤷 now I have to try this.. love seeing the different ways ppl make things

[@envisionedtechexec]

🌸It’s fun to see how differently we make recipes across the U.S.

[@katiejenkins4532]

You are definitely one of my favorites Kristin! The sugar thing isn't weird at all. I add it to my homemade spaghetti sauce. Sugar cuts the acidity of the tomatoes thats why it works so good

[@abimol3802]

Why does she always say she is 'weird that way'? Most people add sugar, its nothing special

[@Elizabethsceg]

She probably says that because people like you are rude about every little thing which makes people self conscious. Many people may use brown sugar in chili, but it’s apparent that it’s not common for people to have manners.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@chelseatomlins2460]

Here in Montana we serve cinnamon with our chili! Even the schools do it; it’s my kids favorite day!

[@safiyyab]

I would like to see how you plan your meals. Like do you do a weekly meal plan so you know what ingredients you need to buy? Or do you choose the recipe based on what you already have in the pantry? Thanks so much

[@KristinStepp]

I would like to start doing some videos going more into detail but for the most part I meal plan based around what I already have and I go to the grocery store once a week with a list.

[@saraspara9365]

Never had spaghetti in my chili, definitely have to try it! Never know what you're missing out on until you try it! Great video!

[@mariesquivel7401]

love your comment! the world needs more people like you! 🙂

[@GracefullyPlanned]

It's good! That's how I ate it growing up.

[@GracefullyPlanned]

We top our spaghetti with the chili. We've never mixed the spaghetti in with the chili but it would taste the same.

[@gopugyourself]

this is the only way my mother makes it, with a side of peanut butter sandwiches (my mother is also from kentucky) i moved to texas from there when i was 4

[@KristinStepp]

I agree, thank you!!

[@Lellyanne]

I love seeing the packaging from the US! It’s so interesting to see how different it is to the stuff we use. You r someone that inspired me to make my channel haha xx

[@sarasarah3404]

The US packaging is so much more appealing

[@janetward2456]

I watch let's cook yall and Stacey puts things together that I would never have thought. I agree the packaging and flavour combinations are so different to ours.

[@KristinStepp]

I love your channel! When I was talking about the different packaging you were the first person to pop in my mind. ☺️

[@CookCleanAndRepeat]

That chili is so interesting to me! We are definitely going to try it soon and I'm gonna make it how you do! Also PB and Karo syrup... so wild!! Sounds delicious though!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

YAY!! A new Kristin Stepp What's for Dinner!! Love these. You have gave me so many new recipes over the years.

[@raisinglogan939]

Lol fr she's the only person i have my bell on for these are my fave and her husband's lunches.

[@KristinStepp]

You always brighten my day! Thank you for always being so supportive. 💜

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@KristinStepp you're so very welcome. I love watching you and getting delicious recipes.

[@paigehessong5224]

I always add black beans and corn in my chili!! Served with cornbread, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and crushed Goldfish Crackers or Cheezits ☺

[@mysharona6754]

I eat chili by itself the first day. I use the leftovers for chili and spaghetti, but I use the chili as a sauce for the spaghetti, not the spaghetti as an ad-in to the chili, topped Cheddar, raw onions and Tabasco.

[@raven6540]

I’ve never seen pasta in chili. That’s so interesting!! We’ll have to try it sometime. I always top my chili with shredded cheese, hot sauce and sour cream.

[@sydneylawson9337]

I’m from Pulaski county, in Kentucky, and that is how my Mammaw made her chili and served it. Cheese and saltines or oyster crackers! Our school system served chili with cinnamon rolls and it was my favorite meal!

[@alpacawhisperer]

I’m from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 and love your videos! Southern cooking is COMPLETELY different than what I’ve grown up around and that’s why I love your videos! I’ve gotten quite a few ideas from you, and you even used my idea of BLTs on a bagel and I was SO excited. 😭❤️ I found you, and that opened my algorithm up to so many other similar channels and it’s AWESOME! I personally love the what you pack your husband for lunch videos, I use them for ideas for my own lunch 😂

[@alpacawhisperer]

Also don’t take this as odd but I love your accent! So so so much. Could listen to it all day. Would listen to audio books narrated by you. 😂❤️

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you so much, you are the sweetest! Thank you for the idea on the blt bagels btw! 💜

[@tommyegirl]

I love how you do ALLLLL the traditions in your chili. Brown sugar ✔ spaghetti ✔ cheese✔ peanut butter sandwhich ✔crackers✔ YUMMO!

[@adrienel6600]

I really like your channel and it’s because you are down to earth and honest. Not everything is going to be perfect all the time.

[@KristinStepp]

Aw I appreciate that!

[@chelseaswaim423]

Aww her waving at the end so adorable ❤️! I have to try those chicken minis omg they look sooo good !!

[@cindakellogg1307]

I grew up in Kansas, and we always put crushed saltines and vinegar in our chili! So good! Peanut butter is a must, also.

[@stephaniebenitez8138]

You videos are so helpful oh my lol I kid you not me and my hubby always struggle what we want for dinner I always tell him let's watch what's for dinner your meals are always a win for you thank you from out family to you 💖

[@KristinStepp]

Aw I’m so glad! 💜

[@GracefullyPlanned]

I love that submarine dressing. It's amazing with a ham, turkey and pepperoni sub.

[@angelshalosoflove]

At times over the years we’ve used Hamburger helper. Because of the amount of people it usually was about 4 boxes. I stretched and only ever used like 1lb of meat. It was always enough and no one wanted for meat. My friends also used canned chicken for the tuna helper as her bf didn’t like tuna.

[@22lilacsky]

You look great as always, thank you so much for the dinner ideas! I hate hate hate creating meal plans and you save me every time, take care!

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you, I’m so happy I can help. ☺️

[@KeepCalmAndClean]

People are so passionate about their chili you aren’t kidding 🤣 we use macaroni noodles in ours but I think changing it up would be fun. I’m getting so bored with the same ole same ole. I’m also going to look for that chili o seasoning. I usually use McCormick.

[@jaxonlucas2571]

Y’all put noodles in chilli? I should try that lmao

[@KeepingUpWithSharlyn]

Kristin you’re the reason why I live OBSESSED with black pepper I swear it’s a life changer 😂🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 thank you!

[@KristinStepp]

Haha it really is! 💕

[@EllisFern]

My special ingredient I add to chili is a can of refried beans. Makes it thick and hearty.

[@sharpiesresell1726]

Illinois native here!!! I grew up with brown sugar in my chili. Then with leftovers we make noodles and it's called chili mac here!!!

[@heathercalifano7909]

I love your genuine intro! You look fabulous 💖💖

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you! 🥺💜

[@calimonica83]

Making those chicken minis this weekend!!! Thanks for the new video 🥰

[@ivonneleaty8501]

I love all the meals you made gave me new ideas and different thank you. I enjoy your channel. Happy Birthday to your daughter ❤.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@LynneGirl26]

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I've never heard of serving peanut butter sandwiches with chilie, and I learned about adding spaghetti noodles to it from you. Haven't tried that yet. I've always served mine topped with sour cream and grated cheese with a side of corn bread.

[@yvettethomas5533]

You should give the spaghetti noodles in chili a try Holly, It's pretty dang good!!!☺

[@TheKduke]

Also from Ontario and never heard of spaghetti noodles or peanut butter sandwiches with it!! Wild

[@stephaniemarie2742]

@@TheKduke I'm from Alabama and I never heard of this.

[@miaqueen9578]

I know chili with rice..we always eat it with rice..lol..with spaghetti it almost like spaghetti bolognese.

[@isabellebreton8284]

Hi Holi Montréal Canada. Same way I make Chili

[@cozinhandocomakeide2695]

Thank you so much for dedicating yourself to presenting the best for your followers. continue in this humility that you will reach your dreams that are stored in your heart. May God always continue to bless you 🙌 I'm watching your videos here in Brazil 👍🌹🤜🤛

[@KristinStepp]

Aw you are so kind! Thank you! 💜

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

I grew up in Tennessee eating the clear Karo syrup on my pancakes….yummy!!♥️ All of these meals look divine. 🎂🎈🥳 Birthday wishes for your most adorable daughter!

[@fadingdandelion4792]

Karo syrup and land of lakes butter .. The best.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@myracarpenter2785]

We have chili with pasta sometimes, usually with leftovers. We love pb&j sandwiches with chili. It’s always interesting seeing food trends from other parts of the country.

[@yelvh]

I always add a can of baked beans in my chili, adds extra beans and the brown sugar all in one

[@lisabyrd9318]

Your chili earned me rave reviews today!! And it was so simple. Thanks so much!!

[@kristathehungrymelon]

That philly cheesesteak tortellini casserole is blowing my mind. I'd probably add a heaping amount of onions haha.

[@treatsbyvickie]

Bob’s Big Boy used to have something that was a meat patty spaghetti and chili. I loved it. And I was raised in Southern California.

[@mysharona6754]

I lived in San Diego when I was a younger child. I could have sworn I had chili and spaghetti at Bob's big boy but I thought I must've imagined it lol

[@karinasulger7829]

I just love ur video's !! i really dont care if ur make up is perfect , or ur hair is a mess, im here for ur recipes, ur humor, and ur big heart!!! i love trying diff things , im from the north , so we dont eat our chili with speg in it , ours is made with tomatoes , lots of kidney beans , taco seasoning , peppers , onions , and we always made blueberry muffins with crumble tops to go with ours , hubby likes his dumped on 2 slices of bread , as an open sandwich , but def crackers is a must too!!! so keep those recipes coming Kristen !!! so look forward to your new ones !!

[@KristinStepp]

Aw you’re so sweet, thank you!!

[@whatshereads1]

I’m from Missouri and I grew up eating chilli spaghetti it’s sooo good. She’s got a great attitude 😊

[@nancyzhang3679]

I absolutely adore your personality and inspiring cooking!

[@jenniferfarnham5342]

We have been eating chili spaghetti since I can remember and I love it!!!

[@JesusCameForTheSinners]

Growing up in Califfonia we had chili with fried potatoes and cornbread , now that im older ive got really creative with chili I use 2 types of meat 3 types of beans and corn , topped with shredded cheese , green onions, and sour cream with Fritos corn chips . So neat to see other ways to make it❤️

[@kristennelson2480]

I pour it over noodles with shredded cheese & chopped green or sweet onion 🧅 it’s so good!

[@pumpkinjacs2339]

Thank you for showing the packaging i'm from the uk and i love seeing different things you guys have. I also findi t interesting you serve chilli with spaghetti i've only even seen it done with rice :)

[@tammifields4142]

Kristen, Thank you for sharing these DELICIOUS meal ideas!😋

[@cordyg4306]

We do serve it with spaghetti, it's a must. It must be a Kentucky thang. 😂 It is ssooo good. My secret ingredient is ketsup. Yum 😋

[@meganbourn4921]

Growing up in New England (CT & VT) I’ve always eaten chili served over rice, topped with sour cream and some shredded cheese!

[@susanb5058]

Yes!!!! The best! 😋

[@krissiehaney6815]

I paused the video and went and made sure i had all the ingredients for chili! Lol! Its cold today in Oklahoma. Thanks for the great video ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Nothing better than a bowl of chili on a cold day. Thank you!! 💕

[@aimeebennett1923]

We always had peanut butter and syrup sandwiches

[@aimeebennett1923]

And mom always put a can of corn in our chili

[@emilyr8872]

Thank you for such a good video!! In england we have our chilli with rice and garlic bread 👌xxx

[@kizgold85]

i am in WV & haven't heard of the spaghetti in chili but our schools serve peanut butter sandwiches with chili :) Love it. Came over from Tiffany's channel :)

[@jennifertriplett9537]

Same in Ohio except its peanut butter on one side and butter on the other sandwich lol

[@mizzwright3976]

I’m so confused lol peanut butter sandwiches WITH chili?! I’m from TN and have never heard of someone eating those two together! Maybe I should try it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kizgold85]

@@mizzwright3976 It does sound weird. Its one of those, that's how we had it in school so I still want it. My husband is from New York and thinks I'm crazy.

[@KristinStepp]

I’m happy you’re here Kathy! 💜

[@PethtelLady]

I’ve been making chili with brown sugar for years and years and years! I even add brown sugar to my spaghetti sauce. :) I feel like it’s definitely more of a southern thing but even southerners are divided. I’m a southern gal and growing up, my mom would fight somebody who said she needed to add sugar to her chili or spaghetti sauce but my dads mom (mamaw) was all about the sugar in chili or tomato based sauce.

[@morgans4409]

Yes! someone else who had chili and pb/honey/syrup sandwiches for school lunch!! Not too many people I tell about my childhood school lunch understand it but I love it!!! 😍 I grew up in southern Illinois!

[@jamiemccormick210]

Missouri here and my parents always did spaghetti or elbow macaroni noodles with ours! I love adding a dollop of sour cream to mine

[@audreycasassa1683]

Right there with you on seasoning my meat and crushed crackers. Never met a chili I didn't like😊

[@stephepps6476]

I know what you mean about thinking about what other people make with a certain something. My chili I do a smidge of cinnamon and a dash of cocoa. Your peanut butter and honey sandwiches with your chili reminded me of my moms bean soup. We always had a peanut butter and butter sandwich with that. Lol. Love your recipes! Thanks for sharing!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I bet your version is so good!

[@melissagrubb8113]

My husband is from Kentucky and his mom puts peanut butter in her chili, also Karo syrup for pancakes 🙂

[@ashleyhaas5924]

This is the best and only way I've ever eaten chili ( with spaghetti noodles) my Dad was born in Louisville and that's how he grew up eating it also 😃

[@GrammieBear5]

My mom used to take equal parts honey ,peanut butter and butter. Amazing on toast or bistcuts

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

I read a forum about chili and apparently some people in North Dakota serve cinnamon rolls (icing and all) on the side with their chili. Never had it. Also I added brown sugar to my pot of chili 2 weeks ago and I was wondering why this chili tasted different/better. Thanks for the reminder!!

[@stephanieperez571]

I always add pasta on the side of my chili for whoever wants it. It’s the only way to eat it for me! But next time I am having peanut butter and honey sandwiches also. Thanks for the idea 😊😊😊

[@laurengreen9279]

So excited for this video!!! I always get great meal ideas from you ☺️

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️❤️

[@laurawestphal5693]

Yup !!! As a Louisville person you explained the pb and spaghetti perfectly

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Absolutely love chillio I've been using that for 30 years lol I think it was back last year kroger's didn't have it for a while and I had to use McCormick, it was OK but it was no chillio 🤣 My husband is a Brown sugar addict I put it in a lot of things but I never thought about putting it in my chili, I'm gonna have to try that.❤🥰 And yes 100% yes peanut butter in chili I don't know why it's so good.🤣😂 I love to eat peanut butter and salting crackers on the side of my chili.

[@SmalltownSix]

Hey friend! Can't wait to see what you made! Your recipes are always great! Thanks so much for doing this collab with me🤗💜

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you girl! I was so happy to collab with you. 💜💜💜

[@MaegensKitchen]

My granny used to add some spaghetti noodles to her chili. I’ve never had a PB sandwich with chili. I’ll have to try that. Everything looks delicious!!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@arourtutor8833]

Hi Kristen. Your chilli looks good. I didn't grow up eating chilli with spaghetti noodles but am going to give it a god!

[@reesteack186]

Happy birthday to your daughter ! 🎈🎂🎈 and great recipes video. I never had spaghetti in chili might have to try it tfs 👍😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@lizmiller2341]

My husband loves honey and peanut butter sandwiches. Chili is one of favorite dinners as well. No noodles. But it looked good! Thank you for your videos!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! ❤️

[@meloi661]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve never seen chill with spaghetti and peanut butter sandwich. I’m gonna have to try!

[@purplebutterfly4756]

That is an interesting way to make chili. I am going to try that

[@JBluver18]

My elementary school always served homemade cinnamon rolls on chili days. It’s an elite meal pairing.

[@marywilliams6871]

We’ve always used pasta, potatoes, rice etc to make the chili stretch when you’re on a tight budget. Can make 1 big pot of chili to feed my family of 7 for several meals this way.

[@sharonashley88]

I put a teaspoon or so of cocoa powder in my chili. It’s so good and doesn’t taste like chocolate at all

[@alissdiaz7052]

Kristin! I’ve been watching you for years and I finally got to see you, well besides your profile picture. Wish I seen this when you first posted it. Thank you for all your inspiring videos 💗

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you for being here! 💕💕

[@megan2911]

i feel like i’ve been missing out. i love peanut butter sandwiches but i’ve never heard of having them with chili! it must be a regional thing but i will have to try.

[@amandascott9754]

Just wanna say I love your sweatshirt. Best Halloween movie of all time.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!!

[@jenniferdaniell4522]

When I first moved to Kentucky and was served chili with noodles at school I thought they forgot to order enough food and had to make it stretch. 😂. I love it though and miss it now!

[@beckiijones4696]

I’m from the uk, and I love your ideas and videos and it gives me variety on what to make

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@rachelmorrison9952]

I live in Southern Indiana and my chili must have elbow macaroni in it. I also use Brooks seasoning and Brooks beans. Hubby loves brown sugar in his chili, I dont add it to mine since I'm diabetic. We also have peanut butter on saltine crackers or regular butter on Saltines. ❤

[@genevieveurena7012]

Always excited every time I get a notification you have a new video ! Btw Happy birthday to your babygirl!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@robinsutton577]

Loved this video! I laughed all the way through the chili, you are too funny! I grew up in Colorado, but my mom was from New England and my dad's family was from Tennessee. Your southern cooking hits some of the highlights I grew up with, but my mom would turn over in her grave if I ever put spaghetti in my chili!🤣🤣 I think I'll try it tonight!🤣🤣 Bless her, I'm not making fun, it's just that she was VERY New Englandish. Italian spaghetti and meatballs was a mainstay. My dad on the other hand would LOVE spaghetti in his chili, with a side of cornbread!💖 I'm going to try the brown sugar tonight, too! 💖 u Kristen!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & lol I understand my parents are the type that will not change up how they do recipes.

[@robinsutton577]

@@KristinStepp 😂😂😂

[@deborahrichardson9927]

Happy Birthday she is adorable..I loved the hash brown fail..I would do that..

[@PenelopePeppers]

Only time we had Grilled Cheese was with Tomato Soup at school !!! Taste just as good at home :) :) And Peanut Butter Cookies for desert !!!

[@cindye5467]

Also happy late bday to your girl, she looked so happy. My youngest son's bday will b this Friday

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! Happy late birthday to your son. ☺️

[@bonniepwtf]

That orange chicken!!!! Looked so good! I love cabbage & using my IP, going to try that out too. Thanks Kristen 💞

[@KristinStepp]

💕

[@jgodwin717]

Happy birthday little girl!!! Olive garden and chicken minis!!! Must be an October baby thing, as I too love those on my Birthday 😜 that chili looks interesting. I'm from Texas, so chili con carne is simply chili peppers and meat. My bf and his family are in Mississippi so I add beans to appease them. Sometimes even tomatoes. Gasp. This is a whole nother level of chili!!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! & happy late birthday 🎉

[@alli711]

I definitely need to try cabbage in the instant pit

[@briarrose]

The Kroger pick up is hit or miss here in GA too. I think it depends on who is picking it. Sometimes I get some bomb substitutions and other times it’s a dumpster fire.

[@robinsutton577]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chelsie2671]

I grew up eating chili spaghetti! Lol I never knew it was “weird” until my husband was confused first time. He loves it! And I’m also in KY! Lol

[@mom4life513]

Yay another video. Your such a great cook. Your a great mom and wife. Keep it up girl

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you so much!

[@jennjenn1983]

I’m from North Carolina and I’ve never seen Chili served with the spaghetti noodles! Definitely going to have to try it !

[@angelscraftsmore7307]

From Missouri. We love to top ours with shredded cheese and sour with cornbread on the side.

[@carleneturvin9907]

Love your shirt! Enjoy your videos!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@tiffanyjohnson8271]

Hey I'm sorry it's been a while. Going through a tough time but so excited for today's video.

[@KristinStepp]

Aw I hope things start to look up for you. ❤️

[@mckenziedzuris3819]

In Nebraska Chili is often eaten with cinnamon rolls or topped with Fritos.

[@ciara3391]

I LOVE your sweater😍

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@beckiwhitexo]

I’m from the UK and I either have my chilli with rice or with fusilli pasta and typically I have garlic bread with it as a side🙌

[@mysisterskeeper256]

I made chili beans a few days ago and I put brown sugar in mine also. I eat mine with cornbread.