What’s for Dinner | EASY Budget Friendly Family Meal Ideas | August 2023

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Your soothing voice puts my 2 yr old to sleep so thank you 😊

[@KristinStepp]

Aww! 🥹❤️

[@ericawray1116]

Yes love her voice 🫶🏼

[@at7824]

Her voice helped me during COVID. When I got it really bad. Every time my breathing got bad I I watched her videos and it helped me a lot especially with the anxiety attacks . 😢

[@robynahalexus]

Same. Puts my 4 year old to sleep while I find new meals 🎉 win win 😅

[@carrielusk8617]

Same with my 3 year old son. He often lays with me on the couch and watches Kristin's videos❤ He has fallen asleep many times over the sound of her sweet voice.

[@sinaimunoz6934]

I’m From Mexico and I like watch what you guys eat, so different and so practical ! I like it

[@heatherspack6383]

i need to make the pork chops!! they looked amazing

[@carrievanvickle6052]

If you’re looking for something else to do with ground chicken, I make buffalo chicken meatballs. 1 lb ground chicken 1/4 c bread crumbs (whatever kind you have) 1 packet ranch 1 egg I use my one inch scoop and place them on a parchment lined cooking sheet. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Flip them. Then bake for 10 more minutes. Then toss in franks wing sauce. We like to serve them with baked potatoes and broccoli. Makes 22-24 meatballs.

[@KristinStepp]

I just know we’d love that!! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@heatherbaker414]

Soo, my random question. Does the ground chicken taste like chicken 😂 we've tried turkey but didn't particularly like it. Or would it be easier to "hide" thank you

[@carrievanvickle6052]

@@heatherbaker414 in my opinion, it’s very flavorless. So it blends well into casseroles or things with sauces. I find it to be more versatile than ground turkey. We don’t care for ground turkey very much. But I often substitute ground chicken for ground beef. I made beef and vegetable soup the other night, and subbed the ground chicken for the beef and nobody noticed.

[@nancyanne1402]

Lots of seasoning. Lipton golden onion soup mix, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, cumin. Sautéed veggies (onion, peppers, shrooms, tiny diced carrot, celery and garlic are ones I’ve used all or whatever combo), cool and mix in the meat. Also can do any or all above plus add a pkg of stuffing (add water until it’s saturated but not runny) then add to the meat mixture. Shape into a loaf and bake. Rachel Ray recipe. I’m bad with times and don’t do temps. Been cooking 45 years. We ain’t died yet, so I must ge doing it right.

[@christinatareski8882]

That PW dish is SO pretty. Love the fluted edge. Makes everything look so fancy.

[@jenjernagan5184]

Great recipes!

[@moonrox4481]

You should do asmr. I keep seeing comments about how calming your voice are and I totally agree.

[@TVeach100]

We will always be here. Take the time you need for your family! I just love your recipes and miss you! ❤️

[@EmileeBreeana19]

I just can’t believe how good your dinners always are.

[@yaensp8859]

Thank you for The delicious recipes

[@yaensp8859]

Ps. Lunch box ideas for adults girl❤

[@EGORElicious]

Oh wow! Everything looks super delicious. I wanna try everything. The last one with the cream of mushroom soup, i hate mushrooms, but i can eat it in the green bean caserole. I could always pick out the mushrooms lol. Im making porkchops tomorrow, but i dont have the ingredients to make it this time. So maybe next time. 😊

[@theshepherds2846]

I just figured you were enjoying your summer with your kids, and I knew you’d be back better than ever! Family first!

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I learned a neat trick in cooking class how to get garlic mashed without using a press. Just chop the garlic with a knife then sprinkle some salt on top of it. And then use the side of the knife to “mash” the garlic and salt together to form a paste like consistency. The salt acts like the grinding stone and the knife applies the pressure, just like a grinding mill. I think there are some videos on KZbin that show more detail. Just press the knife down on the garlic and then pull the knife away from you in the same direction over and over. It sounds longer but actually it’s not. No need to dirty up another tool, and this manner breaks down the cell walls in the garlic releasing more flavor. Same thing applies to making onions into a purée and then freezing the purée in an ice cube tray. The purée has more flavor than the larger chunks. I’m saving all your recipes onto my iPad so I can just pull them up when I’m looking for something good and fast or just plain delicious!

[@dwynn57]

yay! We grind our own chicken meat whenever we find a sale on chicken thighs. I have made kinda like the same recipe! I like to add sweet peppers and grated carrots to my meatloaf only because it is a way to sneak in veggies! and it gives it more color too! all the recipes looked awesome! per what I always know you will show us! thanks for sharing! xoxo

[@reallyrandomthings615]

Try corn husked down to just a few layers....microwave 3 min....take out and hold the pointed end with a towel...cut off the last row of kernals on the stem end. Then squeeze it out of the husk. Not a single silk remains and it's delish!!!!

[@annasmith1889]

If you like to use garlic a lot a really good thing to get is already minced garlic. We love to use this because it also keeps for a long time as well.

[@melissajaaaay1915]

Watching this in Aldi parking lot before i run in. Love your videos so much much. Thanks for the inspiration! Cant wait to make that vegetable soup. My kids will love! 😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I’m sure they will love it 😋

[@brittanybeecher8573]

Hi Kristin. I just want to tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos and your recipes. I didn't grow up eating this kind of food but it looks really delicious and I love the passion you put into it. I can tell that you really love cooking for your family and you put your heart into it every day. Cheers from New York

[@Sammi_May]

Yep, I definitely gotta make those Garlic Parm Chicken meatloafs!! 😍😍😍

[@dradcliffe]

I need to say- I made a version of those potato skins. I used green onion and green pepper in addition to the jalapeños. They were so good. I can't wait to make them again! Made the ramen soup last night. I used canned veggies because i already had them. Added dried shallots and the rest of the potato guts from the skins- total winner! I added turkey broth to make it more soupy. So good. Thank you for sharing!!

[@91brittanyc]

I absolutely love those salt and pepper shakers 😍😍😍

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Perfect timing, finishing up my meal plan and grocery list. I know I'll be adding these recipes to my meal plan and some of the ingredients to the recipes to my grocery list.

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cathynations7169]

I so agree with you about putting sugar in corn. The absolute best ever! Great video!

[@KristinStepp]

Yess! Thank you!! ❤️

[@aprilok440]

The vegetable soup with ramen looks delicious. I’ll need to try it with my kids. They are opposed with Ramon noodles.

[@deeferry6520]

Kristin, if you don't like a garlic press, do what I do, grate it, you don't even have to peel it. Same effect but much less hassle. I do the same with ginger, cut the end off and grate it, the peel just comes right off. Great meals this week, thank you so much for sharing xx

[@lisabeierling1837]

Try using the corn remover the other direction, handle up. Stand the cob straight up and push it down the side. Works way better

[@HaleyG3]

I think the potato skins would be even better if you mixed some of the scooped out potatoes with the mixture. Maybe half the filling and add half the scooped out potatoes? Either way it looks gooood.

[@KristinStepp]

I agree with you! That makes more sense, definitely trying that next time! ❤️

[@wend2239]

Love Love and love these meals Kristin...you always seem to come up with refreshing ideas that don't seem to be copied by whats going around...I will be making these in next weeks dinners :) nb from an Australian I love your accent

[@catherinemccright1256]

i use the v8 juice in my chili recipie :) delicious!

[@jennifera7153]

Girl I’m excited for fall too!! 🎃 great delicious looking recipes as always!!

[@airbearrrx3]

the corn you made with the ribs looked so damn good. as you were putting the stuff in it, i was shaking my head yes yes yes LOL very similar to how i make mine but i didn't even think to use bacon grease! will have to try that!

[@KristinStepp]

😂❤️

[@karenscott4635]

I make my vegetable beef soup with v8 as well. So good!

[@christypogue-lee515]

This video was so good! I enjoyed each and every recipe! So glad you are back from summer!😊

[@pansyross8862]

I love the salt and pepper shakers

[@nandisnook431]

Thank you for this Kristin! I always love your ideas because they’re not overly frilly to the point where my dear old southern daddy won’t touch it but they sure are good! ❤️ I’m always looking for new things to try, and you deliver on that!😊

[@CindyKinney]

Hi Kristin. Wow, those garlic parmesan chicken meatballs looked so amazing and something I'd like to try. I have been using Lawry's Seasoned Pepper for a couple years now and I love it for cooking and extra seasoning on my plate at mealtime.

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Watching this one again 😊❤ I really want to try the chicken Parm meatloaves!!how perfectly delicious ❤ thank you so much Kristen 👏👏👏👏👍👍🤗🩷🩷

[@jessicawilliams2175]

I recently got one of those corn cob cutter tools too and I agree… easier with a knife. Thought the tool might be less messy and boy was I wrong lol

[@seanajones8527]

I love Kentucky. I just vacationed at Lake Malone. It was beautiful!

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

The ramen and vegetables soup looks good

[@teemoney8517]

I can add sugar to Jersey corn to dang sweet already but frying it so delicious

[@annethompson2212]

boy do I wish I lived with you, really great meals 😊

[@Bribear1977]

Everything looked SO good! Thank you for sharing!! PS i love that you have some Halloween stuff out already...it's my favorite 🎃

[@belindac1040]

Kristin this video was awesome. I can tell over the years that I've watched you that you've learned so many tips and tricks and your cooking has evolved so much. Thank you for all of your hard work in these videos. Much love to you and your family from Ohio! 😁🫶🏾

[@angelabrockman7816]

You make the best family of 4 meals with such love! Always look delicious.

[@martinanolan6715]

So glad you're back, missed you, love the Lunchbox videos, more please 👍🙏

[@TVeach100]

Yea! Thank you!

[@vanessadyson7031]

Have you ever used a microplane grater for garlic? Gets it just about as fine as the garlic press, but less trouble with clean up and waste

[@angieprice9190]

For the okra you need to put some flour and corn meal in a baggie and add okra to coat then pan fry it until golden brown. Hands down the best thing ever. No slime I promise

[@MumandDadto10]

Lovely meals as always xx

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@kimberlychristmas-lee3868]

Yesss my baby started first grade today, needed some weeknight meal ideas 😊

[@KristinStepp]

My son started 1st grade last week! 🥹

[@lilymartinez7570]

Thank you for showing how to do the basics. I just learned to use the milk from the corn in your dish. Ive been a mom and cooking for over 10 years. Thanks for the tip!

[@Ilu-ik1wf]

I was wondering where you went to now I see. As always I m going to make one of these! Glad your back

[@kimberlygarrett5385]

I am so glad you mentioned y ou hadn't posted regularly. I thought I was missing something and was blaming YT. HAHA Looking forward to more videos!

[@kaitlyneutsler5905]

Stressful day at work. I was so happy to get home and see you posted!!!

[@donnastanton3960]

Love the salt and pepper shakers!

[@mom4life513]

Yay another video!! Finally girl been waiting ❤

[@charlottehudson6739]

I always use a microplane to crush my garlic. Very easy to clean and I can also use it for ginger, hard cheese like parm and to zest oranges and lemons.

[@kristinawebb4291]

Everything looks amazing. I make a "twice" baked potato like you did the potato skins , but I use the leftover to make a mashed potato style mixture and add it back to the skins and top it with cheese and bake it again until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted.

[@teemoney8517]

Everything looks delicious

[@JudithBrummett]

Great video as always! If your kids love Ramen you should make this for them... left over steak (or any other meat Kilbasi is really good too!) Sautee an onion and 2-3 stalks celery add chopped garlic and meat of choice. My fav is left over steak. Add enough water to cover and simmer till very tender. I like to season with the Ramen flavor pkgs more garlic and onion powder as well as pepper (no salt you will regret it). When meat is tender and well cooked add half to whole pkg frozen peas and whole pkg broccoli along with your noodles. I use 3 pkg for 3 teen age boyz and my self. When noodles are done dish up and enjoy.

[@nikkibiggers156]

Look at you using onion soup mix!!! So proud of you! Maybe you needed your A1 on your potatoes!! Thank you for all you do!

[@amberthistle2803]

Lipton onion soup mix hack for you since you're not into the onions. Those dehydrated onions are the same onions used for onion powder. Next time dump the entire envelope into a small food processor or a small blander cup and just blend the whole thing into powder. BAM! Onion flavor without the actual onion pieces and without having to throw away half of the product that you paid for!

[@KristinStepp]

What an amazing tip! Thank you!!

[@Shelley071]

Everything looks so good!!!

[@AshleyKinney-dr5bt]

Hey girl!! I’m making boxed Mac and cheese for lunch.. lol love your videos 🫶

[@KristinStepp]

Hey!! I love boxed Mac & cheese and can totally make a meal of it alone too haha. Thank you!! ❤️

[@Jenafiregaming]

I use a butter knife to get the garlic out of my press, it gets all the corners, then I rinse it immediately so the garlic doesn't stick. Great recipes!

[@KristinStepp]

Great tip! Thank you!!

[@ashleypowelllll]

I always get so excited to see these videos in my subscription box. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@KristinStepp]

I'm so glad! ❤️❤️

[@leslieadams7522]

The potato skins are gonna be served soon at my house!

[@marshajordan862]

Great recipes. Must try. Blessings 🎉

[@nancymeza6573]

Wow will try them all.

[@xolisa25]

Love those Halloween salt and pepper shakers!! Can’t wait to try some of these recipes they all look delicious

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@barbforbis1260]

All of these look so good, will definitely put in menu plan

[@tammifields4142]

Kristin,i Really enjoyed the video!😊 Your meals ALWAYS look Sooooo Good!😋 Thanks for sharing Sweetie!🥰💕

[@barburbec]

I’ve heard people say that you don’t need to poke potatoes but I have had the skins split if I don’t poke them. Not every time but often enough I play it safe now. Great recipes, I’m looking forward to trying some of them.

[@melbogard8702]

i always look forward to your videos

[@jasminepowell8268]

I love your videos so much!!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@beckyhines3814]

Everything looks so good. I guess I better check the store prices. I didn't realize ground chicken was cheaper than hamburger. I use to use it in place of it years ago when my now ex was on the Weight Watcher diet. I just remember I would have to add extra oil or spray to the pans so nothing would stick. I have trouble with over cooking chicken breast too. Well have a good weekend. 😊

[@lesliebaker6244]

I can't wait to try the ramen noodle soup!

[@Randy8923]

Great job! Delicious meals.

[@kathear15]

I've been looking forward to this all week. 💜 Your recipes always slap & look amazing. May I ask what candle you're burning on your stove? I need some more but don't know what to get. The beef ramen veggie soup looks so unique, kind of like a different take on the beef and barely. Yum!

[@MedusaMetropolis]

These recipes all looked delicious and I’ll definitely try them out 🎉

[@apriltownsend8463]

Are your kids much on citrus like lemon juice? Cracker Barrel actually tops their steamed broccoli with lemon juice and I love it!

[@KristinStepp]

They do like citrus in recipes, I’ll have to order some next time and see if they’ll try it!

[@MdnightWnd]

I'm definitely going to try that ramen soup! I love V-8 and we always have ramen packages on hand.

[@boredtomysoul]

Hey Kristen , I love your videos I would love some back2school videos🥰

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I am bringing back the kids Lunchbox videos! 🥰

[@karlanorris5512]

Yea! I’m so excited for a new video!

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️

[@johnnyV75]

Greetings from a fellow Kentuckian!!! Just came across this channel today. I am not a big onion fan so this works for me lol

[@mylittlepony-s1m]

cool

[@2455beth]

Glad to see you back, and all of the recipes look delicious, can’t wait to try the soup recipe!❤

[@yaricontreras3063]

I just love watching your videos ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ladybug.2727]

Thanks for all the helpful inspo, Mama, as always! Sending love from Canada! 💞💌

[@wandamcconnell7318]

So glad to see a new video. Everything looks good.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@bonniepwtf]

Hi Kristin, can't believe school is back in session so soon. These were yummy looking meals, especially the rib meal. I saw on Cook's Country a technique of standing the ribs up against the sides of the Crock Pot. Only problem is you need a tall crock pot or short ribs, lol. Awesome that the kids ate the broccoli 🥦.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I’ve stood them up in an instant pot but not a crockpot, I need to try it lol.

[@courtneymonroe1210]

Trying not to do alot of dairy. Do you think the chicken meatballs would be good without the sauce?

[@pamela9029]

Hi 👋. So excited ever time I see you post a video Love the recipes 🎉thanks as always 😊

[@KristinStepp]

Hey, thank youuu! ❤❤

[@brendag6331]

Your food always look amazing

[@KristinStepp]

I appreciate that! ❤

[@ME-cf4bg]

Love your vids. UK fan

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes, thanks 👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! 💗

[@teemoney8517]

Girl you need to get a microplane grater for your garlic. Those press like you said or hard to clean. Get a microplane grater

[@mamasully807]

I never poke holes in my potatoes, and I have never had an issue. Don't be afraid to break tradition.

[@HaleyG3]

Do you think the vegetable soup would have been better if you broke up the noodles? Or did y’all like it with the long noodles?

[@KristinStepp]

We didn’t mind the long noodles but that’s a great idea!!