What’s for Dinner | Simple Budget Friendly Family Meal Ideas | November 2024

[@Donna-xc4pi]

Love your videos! I had a craving for meatloaf the other day. Instead of putting it in a loaf pan, I just made meatloaf patties and baked those off with the glaze. They cook in a fraction of the time and nobody fights over the crispy ends. Also, makes the meatloaf sandwiches the next day a lot better!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & that is such a great idea, I love it. ❤️

[@angelmabery]

I am doing this,thank you!🙏🏻🥰

[@Donna-xc4pi]

@@angelmabery FYI - I did use a sprayed cooling rack on a lined cookie sheet to cut the grease.

[@Donna-xc4pi]

@@KristinStepp FYI - I did use a sprayed cooling rack on a lined cookie sheet to cut the grease.

[@angelmabery]

@@Donna-xc4pi thanks for the tip!🙏🏻

[@annacraft8028]

I have been looking for a potato soup recipe! I can’t wait to try this one. Also- I got so excited when you pulled out the Chef Boyardee pizza kit and the cast iron! That’s always been my pizza secret. It’s the best at home pizza! I always add garlic butter & Parmesan to the crust- it’s magical.

[@KristinStepp]

Ooo I need to try that on the crust! Now I’m craving it again haha

[@ayozenia]

Wow the cast iron pizza looked amazing, I will definitely try it with my kids! 🤎🤤

[@KristinStepp]

It really was! 🩷

[@missdrey954]

The stuffed shells with pumpkin actually sounds really yum! Tip for your mashed potato, always add the butter first before anything else, that way the butter penetrates the potato first. It makes a world of difference

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Perfect timing, watching as I finish up my meal plan for the month and needed a few extra recipes.

[@KristinStepp]

🩷🩷🩷

[@kathear15]

Rylee has good taste! Happy Belated Birthday to her!! I'm not a Hidden Valley Ranch person either, so I want to recommend Ken's Dressing. It's really good for an alternative.

[@candicet.9383]

Yes 🙌🏻 Ken’s is so much better than Hidden Valley. That’s all we buy at our house!

[@dorianpomerlee6665]

My husband is so picky and this helps me introduce him to new meals💕 thank you!!!

[@susans9491]

The lemon pepper chicken soup intrigues me as a nice switch up from the same ole chicken soup! The pizza was bee-u-tee-ful and I think I’ll try molasses in my next meatloaf glaze! I’m not a big pumpkin fan so I think I’ll skip the addition to the stuffed shells. Thanks for the meal inspirations, I tend to get into a rut and your creative recipes really do help keep things more interesting.❤❤❤

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy to help! 🩷

[@Lisa..4]

Meatloaf is the best. I use bbq sauce instead of ketchup. It’s yummy.

[@rhondadodson3396]

If you haven't tried the Walmart pizza dough mix try it. It's good too. I keep a couple of those in the cabinet to keep me from ordering pizza. Pizza in cast iron is the best. That meatloaf looked amazing. I'm gonna make one tomorrow. Hope you have a great week! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! I’ll have to try that crust ❤️

[@amandaribofpalmetto]

If you want to do more cast iron pizzas, I got a 14" cast iron pizza pan from Amazon. It was about $20 when I got mine and I use it all the time! I do like to roll out the crust onto a piece of parchment paper so I can preheat the pan before cooking the pizza to get a really good crunch on the crust with a soft center.

[@donnamor2690]

Wow! That pizza brought back memories. My mom made that for us back in the 70's. It came with sauce and cheese back then. I didn't realize they still made it. I'll have to look for it.

[@nahidalam6426]

Mmmm... oats in the meatloaf. I am definitely trying it next time, along with some molasses for the glaze. I've also been eying the potato soup recipe... can't wait to give it a go as well. Thanks for the inspo!

[@leeanndillow6673]

I seen people do stuffed shells with stuffing chicken and gravy, I wanna try that next

[@rose281396]

I literally grew up on these pizzas as a kid. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I had actual pizza.

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

I love your channel! I love to try new recipes but not when it’s too complicated! Yours are simple and delicious and my family loves it everytime I try one of yours! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

I love to hear it, thank you!!

[@Lisa..4]

That pizza kit is good. And the sauce is the only brand I ever use. Great video.

[@at7824]

I made the buffalo chicken dip with leftover smoked turkey that I have , I subbed the mango habanero pepper sauce that I have sitting in the fridge. The smokiness of the turkey plus the sweetest and the spiciness of the sauce, the creaminess from the cheese . Oh my lord this was so delicious. Thank you again for the amazing meal ideas and the delicious recipes

[@KristinStepp]

That sounds amazing!! ❤️

[@maggieirby4036]

I love your videos!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@Memaw-0404]

Perfect timing! I was just finishing up my meal plan for the next 2 weeks. Potato soup is diffently on there,were supposed to have a cool rainy day next week and soup would hit the spot. I ❤ buffalo chicken dip so I'll have to make sliders. Meatloaf is 1 of my favorites so that's diffently going on meal rotation. I'll have to try the pizza in my cast iron next time. Thanks for sharing Kristen. 😊😊😊

[@tinaraffo.8014]

Great recipes. Thanks for sharing

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@lorettetucker8219]

Pizza 🍕 looks fire better than anything that is ordered

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you!

[@t4ttoos]

Girllll you always post these at the perfect time! I’m on my lunch break and these are my favorite videos ever! Thank you for making them 💕

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so glad you like them!! ❤️

[@bbgirl6741]

Miss ur videos love to watch u, all ur meals are delicious looking n easy thanks for sharing Rachel in Texas 🤗

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! 🩷

[@HWISE05]

Happy belated birthday Riley!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! 🩷

[@Caitlin1928]

@ 12:11 I use a Betty Crocker recipe for meatloaf (from the cookbook), and I'm pretty sure that for 2 pounds of ground beef, we bake it for about an hour.

[@terrigaines1812]

Yep, I always use 2 pounds when I make meatloaf and I bake it for an hour, then I drain the grease off, add the ketchup and put it back in the oven for about 5 or 10 minutes.

[@justinamariewenger]

Happy Birthday to your daughter! I remember when I first started watching your videos and it was her birthday and she had a Vampirina party. 😊 My kids liked that show too.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! It’s crazy that was 5 years ago already 😢

[@karonwoods1583]

I believe I could eat the pumpkin mixture by itself

[@wend2239]

Hello Kristin (from Australia) I haven't commented on your channel for a long time - a very long time, but these meals warrant a comment :) they look so yummy I am definitely going to put them in my next fortnights shop. I can't wait to eat the first two meals.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@nahidalam6426]

Oh my God. I just finished the video. The PIZZA. It looks fantastic

[@bonniepwtf]

That pizza looked so good!🍕 I am going to try it out in my cast iron pan.💟

[@jasmiineleonaa]

I just found your account and I am basing this weeks meals on your videos. Thank you!

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️

[@EricaKinser]

Aww, Happy late Birthday to your daughter! We have the same birthday! 🎉

[@stephaniehays4527]

Everything is giving me inspiration, especially the cast iron skillet pizza 😮, holy crap 🥰👌💚

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️

[@beckyatkinson7283]

I LOVE dales!!!!! Marinade your steak in it then grill it up! Perfection 🤌🏼

[@stephged67]

Meatloaf is tough to determine doneness. I have to use a meat thermometer.

[@storm618n8]

I made pumpkin ricotta lasagna rolls up on Sunday, with homemade Alfredo sauce. Daughter and I loved them, but I just realized my recipe didn’t have any spices in the filling so I’ll save yours and try them next time.

[@stacyd26]

Fresh sage is delicious fried in butter until crispy.

[@danielleensor6839]

Precook the cast iron pizza dough on the stove top before you put it in the oven and you get the best brown on the crust.

[@destinyweems4297]

You had a lot of really good ones this week!!!! 😊😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@hollyberry19and88]

I love buffalo chicken dip! One simple swap I do to make mixing easier is using a container of whipped cream cheese instead of the blocks 🙂. Enjoy your videos!

[@KristinStepp]

Idk why I’ve never thought of that!! Thank you!

[@theoloragoff]

Seasoned croutons makes a really good meatloaf.

[@dwynn57]

wow girl! you hit it out of the park today in my opinion! I can't wait to try mashed potatoes with boursin cheese! I tried a chicken recipe with it in it and it was wonderful! I will be trying that, and boy does your pizza look wonderful! I haven't used chef boyardee since I got married 44 years ago! I will have to revisit that as well! thanks so much for sharing! xoxo

[@KristinStepp]

I hope they never stop selling those pizza kits. Thank you!! 🩷

[@devonevans8868]

Thank you for sharing the meatloaf recipe I think I’m going to make that tonight!

[@KristinStepp]

❤️

[@Bribear1977]

Happy birthday to Riley! My birthday was on Halloween too 🖤🧡

[@susanhoward5046]

Kristin, Dale's is a must in our home...lol We too marinate our steaks in Dale's and we always add it in the mixture when grilling or cooking hamburgers in the oven or on stove top. Dale's really do ~ do wonders to meat !! The best flavor but if you're having to watch your sodium/salt intake. Be careful w adding salt. Dale's does have a low sodium one but sometimes it is hard to find. I still say you need to consider doing a cook book !! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

I can’t wait to try it on both! & that would be a dream 🩷

[@SuperMakeupOnABudget]

You always make the best dinner recipe videos ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you! 🩷

[@amybell5181]

Great recipes everything looked delicious!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@melyndatraube1879]

You should try the Roas sensitive marinara it doesn’t contain onions.

[@KristinStepp]

I didn’t know that!! Thank you!

[@diananovelo5657]

Thank you ! ❤❤🎉

[@KristinStepp]

🩷🩷🩷

[@carrievanvickle6052]

I bet your daughter would love buffalo chicken chili 1 pound ground chicken 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (drained) 1 can white beans (drained) 1 can corn (drained) 1/4-1/2 cup franks wing sauce 1 packet ranch seasoning 1 block cream cheese 2 cups chicken broth Brown the ground chicken then dump everything in the crockpot and cook it on low for four hours. Stir it up and enjoy. We like it with tortilla chips.

[@KristinStepp]

She definitely would, thank you so much for sharing the recipe!! ❤️

[@janiceyoung2004]

Happy Birthday Riley🎉🎂🎊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@nancyfarkas3592]

I love potato soup

[@SpiritLedLisa]

Thanks for the recipes. I always wondered why you find onions so repulsive 😅

[@KristinStepp]

Idk what’s wrong with me 😂

[@SpiritLedLisa]

@KristinStepp you're such a unique individual lol

[@loricawley54]

Lots of ppl don’t like onions. I’m one who’s like Kristen.

[@SpiritLedLisa]

@loricawley54 interesting 😅

[@Fisherman6810]

Looks great to me 😃

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks’

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!

[@JustMe-eh3dz]

Thank you so much for the great video ❤

[@KristinStepp]

🩷🩷🩷

[@Katherine-fh1zr]

Ill pass on the pumpkin shells😊

[@KristinStepp]

Understandable ❤️

[@lorettetucker8219]

Where did you get the large cast iron pan?

[@KristinStepp]

It was a gift and I’ve had it for many years so I truly don’t know.

[@marydavenport8515]

Great video!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@sinaimunoz6934]

I love your videos everything looks so good ! But I think everything has to much cheese and cream could you do some recipes without them ? 😊

[@smithfamily7858]

Do you have a video with a dressing recipe?

[@KristinStepp]

Yes I posted one this time last year, it shows my dad’s recipe. It’s sooo good!

[@melaniemurphy2429]

I can’t believe that Rylee is 10!! How can that be? lol. The kiddos are growing up so fast. It’s the absolute truth that the days are long but the years are short…. My boys are now 32, 28, and 23.. doesn’t seem possible. Everything looks delicious but everything you make looks amazing! Did I spell her name correctly?

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & yes you spelled it right, I can’t believe it either. It really tugs at my heart strings how fast they are growing. 🥹

[@mylittlepony-s1m]

cool

[@sonyahubbard3226]

😊

[@lisaterryberry2490]

I only buy Raos and I've never had a chunk of onion in it.

[@CourtneyCooke143]

My daughter’s birthday is Halloween also and we do the same thing! Expect she’s 19 now 😭

[@KristinStepp]

Idk how I will handle when mine are grown 💔

[@CourtneyCooke143]

@ you just grow up with them momma and before you know it you have not only a daughter, but a friend ❤️

[@KristinStepp]

@@CourtneyCooke143 aw I love that perspective! 🥹

[@angelabrockman7816]

❤

[@sunniertimer598]

That one pizza fed your family of four?

[@KristinStepp]

I explained we only wanted a light dinner, plus they had ravioli to pair with it.

[@sunniertimer598]

@@KristinStepp O.k. thanks. I figured you had some other things.

[@amygardner1454]

❤❤❤❤

[@jillgott6567]

Nothing wrong with unplanned meal prep - some folks make elaborate plans and anytime I have tried it didn't work.

[@audreycasassa1683]

👍🏼✌😊

[@CiciRV]

I always blend my pasta sauce. I can’t do chunks 🤢

[@badassunicorn5351]

RAO was bought out by Campbells (I think) the recipe is not the same. Don’t pay the overpriced product as it’s not the same anymore.

[@terrigaines1812]

I'm guessing Rylee is a basketball player?

[@KristinStepp]

Oh yes and it is all she talks about lol. 🩷

[@terrigaines1812]

@@KristinStepp That's awesome!

[@abimollentze7221]

you really should have washed that pot. it was really burned and i cannot imagine that it didn't make it taste gross

[@terrigaines1812]

This is the second snarky comment that I have seen from you in this comment section. Go be a hater somewhere else!

[@abimollentze7221]

@terrigaines1812 dont worry, i'll leave more so keep your eye out

[@ohleander02]

Over the last 2 years I've really enjoyed your videos. They've been helpful and inspiring. I've also enjoyed seeing what a lovely mother you are. Thank you for your content. Unfortunately I won't be watching anymore and I will miss your channel. The recent election results are horrifying to me, and I need to protect myself. I'm not saying that you voted for him or support his ideals, but considering you're white and from a red state, I just can't risk it - and from where I'm standing it's just far too much of a liklihood. I'm so sorry.

[@terrigaines1812]

Oh. My. Gosh. Why does it matter who she voted for? It doesn't change the fact that she is a lovely mother and a good person. See, shit like this right here is part of what the hell is wrong with society today. I can't even believe you wrote this comment.

[@MydNyteRayne]

@ohleander02 - Seriously?? So what if she lives in a RED STATE! I do too.. but it doesnt mean she voted RED or BLUE or or PINK or YELLOW! What difference does it make? I live in a red state but voted BLUE. Who we vote for is truly no ones business. Do you really need protection from a sweet house wife with children in rural Kentucky? ?? Same person was voted in 4 years previous to the last.. what did you do then??