MEALS OF THE WEEK | Home Cooking For A Large Family

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MEALS OF THE WEEK | Home Cooking For A Large Family

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Жыл бұрын

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@shirleymorgan9254 3 ай бұрын

I love how you work with Joe, you are always so patient with him. Y’all are the greatest parents I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing.

@brandiparis5411 Жыл бұрын

I think Peter is going to be a celebrity chef one day! He is so talented in the kitchen. Wonderful young man💚

@theresaleek7750 Жыл бұрын

I think he could be a chef, Baker, cook, he's interested in cooking, I see it too, and Maria also. Maybe they could start a kids CHANNEL.

@valeriewilson9225 Жыл бұрын

Love hearing the Grace Before Meals! God I'd Good!

@gloriamontgomery8206 Жыл бұрын

Joey makes me smile

@beckymiller2185 Жыл бұрын

The faces Maria makes when putting the cans of stuff in the crock pot. Lol ❤️

@shirleywarner8831 Жыл бұрын

So glad that not only your daughter helps in the kitchen but so do your sons

@elkedebuck4547 Жыл бұрын

You are such a sweet woman and a good wife and mom ❤ to your family to xxxx

@Whatsthedeal106 Жыл бұрын

Joe singing 🎶 ❤

@deniselakatos5418 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer. Nice seeing the kids in the kitchen with you. Peter is on his way to being a culinary chef!! Loved Maria's expression as she was adding the tomato products into the crock pot!! And Joe--he did not want to hold the mixer but did it anyway with a little encouragement! Good job Joe! Thanks for sharing. Hugs.

@rachalnocchi5600 Жыл бұрын

The kids are so good about helping in the kitchen, I love that! I miss my 3 boys in the kitchen with me so much. They are all young men now, but I look forward to teaching my grandson things in a few years!!😋🥘🍪🍞

@judyhead3502 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer for the video! I just love your little family and how they help in the kitchen. And I know Sam helps his Dad a lot, too. Much love from Alabama! Stay warm! 😊

@kimshaffer8787 Жыл бұрын

My son is autistic and he says grace for supper. He learned it from his Uncle who is a retired Salvation Captain and he adds his own flare to it. Which makes everyone smile. All your meals look delicious.

@lamc6589 Жыл бұрын

Peter is so cute too helping mom in the kitchen

@pennysue8926 Жыл бұрын

Hi Miss Jennifer... I love using "Better than" as well for making broth when I don't have homemade... the flavor is unbeatable. Just a little hopefully "helpful" info... no matter the amount of broth you need... I always just take about 1/4 cup of super hot tap water and put the "better than" into it to break it down... and once that is done, just at the remaining amount of water to complete the mix. It works so well and just make it so easy to get the bouillon to the right consistency without the clumps that come along with trying to do in a bigger batch of water.... hope this helps you out a little. Hugs, Penny Sue

@lorentrain6174 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing grace before meals. 😊

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Your kitchen feels so much like my own when I was raising my family…my husband is a grain and cattle farmer in central Indiana (45+years now!) and I cooked and baked so much like you do for my four children! I worked part time outside our home (I’m an RN) so that part is different but so much of our ethics and morals are so alike. ♥️. I now have 10 grandchildren, ages 13 to 3 and I still get to cook for them but it’s not quite the same as my own sweet family around our old oak table. Enjoy it Jennifer, as long as you can!! Ps….I have your first cookbook and just love it…🥰

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

That’s a nice big group of grandkids. ❤️

@debgordon6542 Жыл бұрын

In your intro, I realized just how infrequently we have seen you sitting down. Over the years, we've seen you in the truck/van, carts and snowmobiles, but very rarely a sofa!! You are such a busy lady :-)

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

To be honest it felt very weird to film sitting down. I had to delete the first cut because I was bumbling all over the place with my words.

@debgordon6542 Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife Unfamiliar territory :-)

@marydrew2583 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer! I e never had a better demonstration of how to use Hello Fresh! You're better than any commercial and I enjoyed the details that we undeniable. We want to make one Receipe to try but don't want to spend $25 of ingredients I'll never use again. A great presentation. Again, thank you

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary for those kind words. I appreciate you.

@nancycoy9510 Жыл бұрын

Your kids are so cute. I love it when they cook, bake & taste things they like. Their expressions are priceless. Marie looks like my granddaughter Samantha who is 9. You are such a good mom. Your kids are blessed to have you.

@debrapointer1529 Жыл бұрын

Joe puts the biggest smile on my face lool he sure likes the camera lololoooo...love him

@lizarce272 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but PETER is the FOODIE in the house! He’s so fun to watch his excitement about food!

@kathysparks6338 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear your family praying before meal, thank you for sharing your time and recipes and helpful hints, thanks to Peter, Maria and Joseph for helping out too! Take care, Happy Advent, God bless

@lamc6589 Жыл бұрын

Maria stirring with a spurdle .she's so cute

@tammifields4142 Жыл бұрын

❣️

@melissabibby7310 Жыл бұрын

All looked Amazing!👍❤️

@brendarobertson7206 Жыл бұрын

I did get some ideas from hello fresh, one was to completely dry off my vegetables before roasting and my own idea that instead of putting oil on them in the pan that I put oil and salts or whatever spices on them in the bag, then roast them turning half way, first time I have roasted vegetables successfully. Hello fresh also taught me some pan frying skills for pork which I famously leatherized in the past. The portions were smallish for us but my husband ordered fit and fresh for 2 and we are 3. Some of the pep was definitely more than I wanted but a newer cook could learn a lot about methods from this food service. I also purchased a grill mates brown sugar barbecue spice for pork which was included in my kit.

@WillowsGarden Жыл бұрын

Hello Jennifer and sweet family! What a blessing to have your children in the kitchen with you. They definitely love helping and the best taste tester. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas season. Jesus is the reason for the season. Have a blessed day!

@lindacook9300 Жыл бұрын

I can't do cilantro either. It's one of them you love it or hate it kinda things. I heard you mention coriander in another video. Coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. Now I do enjoy coriander powder in my Indian cooking. They are totally different in flavour. Strange, huh?

@AliciasInTheKitchen Жыл бұрын

And now I am craving Philly Cheesesteaks! 🤣 Can't wait to see what cookies you are gonna be baking up this year. I am already behind on my holiday baking, but have decided that this year, I am just not gonna stress about it.

@daveschofield7624 Жыл бұрын

The Cadbury Crunchie rocks are Hokey Pokey . Hokey Pokey is so yummy and super fun to make. its totally a full on science experience. hokey pokey is a New Zealand term for honeycomb toffee. In New Zealand we have a number one selling ice cream which is hokey pokey with vanilla. BTW i made the mini crunchy loafs yesterday and they are super good.

@michellediaz9786 Жыл бұрын

Hi I’m so sorry I been sick and I haven’t seen you since October Finally feeling better thank god But I can’t wait too catch up on your videos

@soniaibarra1926 Жыл бұрын

Wow Great delicious Meals!!🍜🍜 Have a Great Week beautiful Family!!🙏🙏❤❤

@belindafirley Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer for another great video. I have been a long time subscriber. I really enjoy watching all your content you create! Thank you for sharing all that you do with so many throughout our world! Wishing your family a very merry, safe and blessed Christmas season. Much love and God Bless from our family to yours from Australia xxxx

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Belinda. Have a wonderful weekend.

@belindafirley Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife , Thanks so much! Wishing you guys a great weekend also! xx

@tammifields4142 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer,I Really enjoy your content!💯 You and Warren are raising an Amazing Family!🙏 Thanks for sharing your Yummy Yummy meals with us.... ALWAYS look TASTY!😋😋

@anniem2675 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video, thanks for sharing ❤

@yvettegerry9862 Жыл бұрын

Love the plaid plates 🎉 l can’t stand cilantro 🌿 😢everything looks delicious 🤤 I put Mississippi roast in the crockpot this morning if I have leftovers will make Philly cheesesteak or soup . We say spaghetti 🍝 love your family and videos 🎉thank you for sharing your meals ! 🥰🎄🥰

@Bex-rg8pj Жыл бұрын

The kids are growing so fast ❤

@karenwittfoth5380 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe!!

@LifeofWildRoots Жыл бұрын

I'm playing catch up with your videos and what another amazing video, full of yummy inspiration 😋 We call your spaghetti (SPAG BOL) here in Wales UK, it's a weekly staple and so versatile. Thank you Jennifer for another lovely video ❤️

@karenchakey Жыл бұрын

Hi Jen all great meals good to see all the kidoes too, i grew up a catholic girl in the 60s and 70s and we said the same prayer at meals.

@r.p.9829 Жыл бұрын

Hi joe...

@theresaleek7750 Жыл бұрын

I have a comment about cilantro that may help. I never liked it until my spouse (Latino) showed me this. It's used as a dressing for tacos, but I diced up an onion, s&p, and handful of fresh cilantro chopped finely and the Juice of limes. It all gets mixed together & the flavor is different. We Americans have different taste buds but cooks who are used to Latino flavors know how to mix the spices properly.

@theresaleek7750 Жыл бұрын

I think if the rice you cooked included cilantro with finely chopped onion, lime juice, a bit of salt, it would have tasted better.

@teresakeith5539 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be neat if when doing chores, or cooking, we all could press fast forward?!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

YES!

@nannygeorginasmith3938 Жыл бұрын

Lovely meal inspiration. Thanks for sharing 👍😎

@cynthiafrance6741 Жыл бұрын

always a joy to watch thanx for sharing

@tammybrown1327 Жыл бұрын

As always great food! Thanks for sharing!

@lindamackin5685 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@kristenschnese6980 Жыл бұрын

Good videos. Your kids are a huge help in the kitchen It’s good for them to learn too

@pheebs818 Жыл бұрын

Love all of your holiday goodies....can't wait to make all of your delish recipes!

@cumberlandquiltchic1 Жыл бұрын

That is so fun for families with children or if you are alone , like I am. Maria likes it! 😇 fun fun fun

@cumberlandquiltchic1 Жыл бұрын

What a great subscriber from Ireland to send you those treats! I think it says a lot about you thst , if you don’t want to or have the means to, you can screen shot the recipes. I always leave hungry after watching your videos! Lol The kids are so fun to see and watch their expressions. Thanks for taking us along. I know , for me, im alone and this really brightens my days during gloomy wet n cold westher and nobody to cook for.

@annemariewalker6334 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer...got my cookbooks today! I'm like you. I like to read them like a novel. Looking forward to start using them.

@nakita1959 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great video of food and family ❤

@donnastratton8397 Жыл бұрын

What's for supper? Spaghetti. That covers sauce or no sauce. We had Spaghetti once a week when the kids were growing up. Our oldest daughter Sarah would only eat noodles and butter and shakey cheese. I like more meat sauce than noodles. Lol

@tamaraameling1289 Жыл бұрын

Your baking sheet looks like it came from my kitchen😄 . I don't think you are a real home cook if your pans look like they are making their debut on a national cooking show!!!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@lindaprenger7572 Жыл бұрын

It works out about $5 per person per meal

@jillr3451 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you had better luck with Hello Fresh! I didn't get some of the ingredients or if I did they were spoiled or not very big. I found for me it wasn't worth the money for what I got.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a bummer.

@jillr3451 Жыл бұрын

Yes I know. I was looking forward to cooking the meals they sent also and the got disappointed.

@marydoane5640 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched you and your family for a few years now. I was a little surprised with so much Hello Fresh as well, but can certainly can understand you are trying to help your family. Just didn’t feel like it was a good fit for your show. I mean no disrespect, and appreciate all of you guys.

@debgordon6542 Жыл бұрын

EveryPlate, Hello Fresh's sister company is the same quality, but a lower cost alternative. They keep the cost down by offering a few less options. Although with your awesome discount offer, this would be a great time to try Hello Fresh. Great gift idea for college students!!

@susnorth40 Жыл бұрын

Hard no to HF.

@UghUgh1234 Жыл бұрын

Quick tip for baked potatoes! Do them in the air fryer! Frees up the oven and takes less time!

@meganyounger4842 Жыл бұрын

Peter may become a Chef some day!

@jankitteringham8483 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jennifer and family. I should try hello fresh, it does look good. Blessings. 🥰🇬🇧🎄

@janshe3597 Жыл бұрын

Peter is getting so tall…

@thedavens3 Жыл бұрын

We just call it spaghetti- no fanciness at our house lol

@rosemarybernal950 Жыл бұрын

Love It!!

@christieflesch3750 Жыл бұрын

Great video 😊

@elenabergami1997 Жыл бұрын

Me and my family of 5 love hello fresh because we like variety and trying ingredients that we don't even think of using but it's not financially sustainable for us unfortunately.

@msmary126 Жыл бұрын

How is Sam old enough to have facial hair!!!!! I remember when he was still a young pre teen.

@janetennis3451 Жыл бұрын

What do you think if powdered vanilla. I just bought some. Have not used it yet. Suppose to be more vanilla powered? Do you have a preference? Thank you. I enjoy your channel. Clean, fun, informative. Seems like you and Warren have done well by your children. Nice job.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I use it often and love it.

@janetennis3451 Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife never heard of it till you. I purchased and used in my sugar cookies. Delicious. Thank you for the suggestion.

@susanwilliams1881 Жыл бұрын

Applesauce instead of eggs

@lesliekanengiser8482 Жыл бұрын

Also, like you mentioned, if you aren't sure about a new dish, no one wants to invest large amounts of money and time on a dish that your family may or may not enjoy. So, hello fresh is a starting point for new flavors. If you like something, you can always go buy ingredients and then make something more involved and is homemade

@laurieelhelaly2165 Жыл бұрын

❤💞🎅🏼🤶🏻☃️❄️

@bettyneeson7101 Жыл бұрын

crunchie rocks are Crunchies (chocolate and honeycomb) yum

@angelawix2075 Жыл бұрын

The first 2 meals you showed potatoes, what did you tip them with? Being your from WI I would assume cheese but it looked like a mustard or something.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Cheese is a good guess, but it was creamed corn, which is absolutely delicious on baked potatoes.

@angelawix2075 Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife oh yum! I’ve never tried that but will Friday when I have potatoes on the menu.

@marydrew2583 Жыл бұрын

What?! No bread/garlic bread?!!!

@lesliekanengiser8482 Жыл бұрын

We spent 55 at Wendy's the other day just for our family. So, hello fresh is a good option for us. Saves on gas money, and tastes better than a fast food meal. And you can use it for a date night too.

@lizarce272 Жыл бұрын

Lol! Looks delicious…I wouldn’t consider Granola as a dessert 🤔

@marydrew2583 Жыл бұрын

Did you stop using crock pot liners for easier cleanup or why?

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I still use them, just get so excited to start cooking that I often forget to put them in place before adding the food.

@least6219 Жыл бұрын

How do I order your cookbooks??

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Hi there and thank you for asking. www.acountry-life.com is where you can find them.

@cathydecarles7084 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer Love I make my own Italian Pasta sauce from scratch Fresh basil 🌿 and garlic olive oil and meats sausage and meatballs it’s delicious tomatoes and tomato paste seasoning delicious with any pasta I love your Cook books I got the 2 nd one fast God bless you all 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿

@SchnauzerMom Жыл бұрын

What was the brown packet you put on the chicken and vegetables? I must have missed what it was.

@donnastratton8397 Жыл бұрын

It's a stir fry sauce that's included in the bag of vegetables.

@SchnauzerMom Жыл бұрын

@@donnastratton8397 thank you 😊

@cynthiacook7768 Жыл бұрын

We say spaghetti!

@tammifields4142 Жыл бұрын

We do as well!😋🍝😋

@robertaallen4785 Жыл бұрын

My heart hurt a little when someone put catsup on a brat.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@beverleypicard2116 Жыл бұрын

I love the taste of chicken curry really any type of curry I enjoy . I love how this introduces new recipes to everyone .

@beverleypicard2116 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy 5 guys , but it was 30$ for 2 burgers ,2fries and 1 drink , is it just me ? That's high for fast food . McDonald's is 17$for 3 q pounders and 3'fries . But 5 Guys is a lot better that Mc.

@patriciacorpe6228 Жыл бұрын

I had a horrible experience from Hello Fresh . So I wouldn't not tell anyone to use them.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

That’s unfortunate and understandable.

@MrTopcat3333 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I can't afford to spend almost $10 per person on a meal and have no leftovers. Meal kits are fine if you have lots of expendable cash. I'm having trouble paying the rent this month and am facing eviction. I ask for your prayers.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I’m praying for you and for financial blessings to come your way. There are less expensive ways for sure.

@cynthiaannblaha5127 Жыл бұрын

You do not talk fast!

@Kentucky2Country Жыл бұрын

Did hallo fresh know how meany people you was feeding? Because that didn’t look like enough.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Yes. The goal was to introduce the brand and show what they offer. I made 2 4 serving meals together for 9 of us and it just fed us with no leftovers.

@cookiekurowski3840 Жыл бұрын

I looked up Hello Fresh, it's expensive, and not affordable..I don't think it's worth the money especially if you have a big family.. with inflation I can't see using it...

@JenniferMariahF Жыл бұрын

She switched to the dark side , Hello Fresh ,lol. Can't afford that stuff.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Hello Fresh isn’t for everyone.

@JenniferMariahF Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife Certainly isn't. However some of us wish it were !!

@JenniferMariahF Жыл бұрын

@@acountrylife Hello Fresh isn't for most people. It's a monthly bill that alot of middle class people can't afford. Do they deserve it , yes but it just doesn't make life that much easier by spending that much money !

@BeautygyaanBG Жыл бұрын

dont think ive ever heard so mch hello fresh, it ws too anoying, plz stop, hw mch thy pay u to rant. u used to be my fav

@r.p.9829 Жыл бұрын

Can always unsubscribe ...its her channel and most you tubers have sponsors.....

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your openness. I do work with sponsors to help me continue to bring high quality videos to you. I love filming and bringing uplifting content to you. It takes a lot of time and it’s helpful to my family if I can earn an income from all the time I put in.