I lost my 36 yo son June 1st and all I have had are sandwiches or fast food. I don’t want to cook. I came across you yesterday. Refreshing to watch the real deal. It’s going to be 105* heat index today and I think I’m ready to Crock Pot it! These recipes I would like. Tell those handsome boys of yours that they are treasures and they are loved dearly always. Hubby too. Thanks for motivating me.💕

Have u noticed all three of your boys have something they do when they like your food? Of course Collins always faints, Ryder always gives thumbs up, and Brayden always says "mmmmm, its really good". 😆 Love that you and your husband puts them in your videos. They are awesome kids! And your whole family is just a pleasure to watch.

Is everyone raving about the cooking bag ? No body wants to stay on the kitchen washing a crock pot. The bag makes each meal even better!!!

Ps...I like that you're keeping it real and aren't acting fake!

Crock pot meals during this heatwave marching across the US is an excellent idea! Thanks Brook🤗💚

Im in FLORIDA. Talk about heat!! These crockpot ideas are a winner! Thanks, Brooke!

Wow Family! I remember when you had 2,000 subscribers. You’re almost a hundred grand! Y’all are so real and likable. Don’t change!

In summer, my go-tos are my crockpot (2 qt), rice cooker (mini), air fryer (2.6 liter), toaster oven and (of course) the good ole microwave. As I am a widow, I only cook for myself and have to scale down larger recipes, as I get bored with the same food over and over (notable exceptions being box mac & cheese and spaghetti, which i can make in bulk and eat on for days until gone). Even in the winter, i rarely use my oven, as my toaster oven suffices for my meals. My stovetop use is minimal, as I only cook things that take a short time to cook and therefore don't heat up the room significantly (long cooking is relegated to the crockpot). I also have a 2 qt pressure cooker I need to start using... I so love your videos, as they remind me of the days with my husband and stepsons.

Hi found your channel today while looking for some crockpot recipes. These are all Wonderful! Can't wait to try these. Its heating up here and they say 100 tomorrow. My hubby calls me the crockpot queen after 51 years. I'm so happy to get new ideas. Thanks for sharing these and I subscribed.God Bless, Hilah

Made the black bean and mango salsa chicken tacos tonight. My nieces were over and they loved it. They usually just eat Mac and cheese or chicken nuggets. They kept coming in the kitchen and telling me that it smelled so good they couldn’t wait to eat. The older one even had seconds. A huge hit. Used some fresh cilantro from my garden too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.💜

Meatballs would be good in that ricotta pasta too.

I think it is a shame that people don't use rubber spatulas any more while cooking. My mom grew up in the war in Germany and hardly had food most days. She taught me to use a spatula every time to make sure every drop was used. Changing times though. I would add mozzarella to it too. Even used cottage cheese a few times. Yum.

Oh my God Brooke you almost reached 100.000!!! I am so excited about this! It is just half a step away! ❤I can't wait!

With the ranch I was like. Stop.. stop it… no that’s two packets. My husband has to ask who I was talking to

Usually it’s just my dad and me so the pasta meal would be way too much for us but my sister and her family are coming for the summer. I think her girls will like that and I like the idea of a simple meal that can cook while we’re at the beach or the pool. After not cooking almost anything that wasn’t premade for close to 21 years I’m so inspired by your channel. I have been cooking almost every day since I’ve moved in to take care of my dad and I love it. I stopped cooking when I got pregnant with my youngest because uncooked meat made me ill just walking by it in the supermarket. It didn’t go away when I had the baby and seemed to get worse for awhile. I’m told I actually had such mineral deficiencies that it messed up my brain. About a year and a half ago I started taking supplements and it really helped. Now I’m spending most of my time in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing great simple recipes. My dad’s favorite is the pumpkin French toast.😊

I just found your channel!!! I love how you show the family and the surprised looks when they approve!

Hey Brooke! It’s 92 in SO CAL today. This is a perfect day for a crockpot meal. Thank you!

So great to just drop a few things in your crockpot and have a easy meal and no pots and pans to wash✅

We are expecting a big heat wave next week. These recipes are going to be so helpful! Thank you!!

Looks magnificent, Thank you for sharing with us older folks, I can make this and eat on it for 3 days. Or even feed 2 for 2 delicious meals. 😋 🎉❤

I absolutely ❤ this episode!!! It's hot here too...my crock pot is my best friend in the summer...thank you so much for the new ideas..will definitely be making these

your meatballs were a hit this week! Love crock pot meals!

It's 110 degrees here in the phoenix area. ("Dry heat"). I use my crockpot outside. Keeps the A/C costs down! Every little bit helps.

"Solid meatballs" 😊 high praise from a Teen. 😂

Everything looks so delicious‼️ I’m going to make all of these! Thanks for sharing your recipes ❤️

I'm in Maine, and we have the second-highest electricity rates in the nation, after Hawaii. Just the other day, the power company announced another rate hike and later that day we had a power outage. You just couldn't make it up. So I appreciate these recipes, and how you stretch your meat this way!

Made the black bean and mango salsa chicken tacos tonight. My nieces were over and they loved it. They usually just eat Mac and cheese or chicken nuggets. They kept coming in the kitchen and telling me that it smelled so good they couldn’t wait to eat. The older one even had seconds. A huge hit. Used some fresh cilantro from my garden too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

Here in Richmond, Indiana, we are on Day 275 of this heat dome weather, and i have had it! -- Checked in here, with my girl Brooke and her crew, and sure enough she has these hot-weather crockpot dishes that are quick to assemble. I prepped the Ricotta Pasta this afternoon for an early Saturday supper. It's going to be good, y'all!!

Clearly i need Mississippi meatballs in my life. Yum!

I know the food is good when Ryder gives his opinion lol. Brayden genuinely just loves everything you make and Kylan is still young enough to be a little more picky. I love watching their reviews. I can't wait for the next one. God bless you all.

I'm ready to make the pasta. I love your family sits at the kitchen table and eats I did this every night growing up and passed it on to my daughter.

You have inspired me so much. I love your videos and curtains. I am trying to live on less while eating better as a single lady. Thanks!

I love how your boys try the food! Such a cute family!

Yeah, it’s the normal heat here in Arizona! It’s been 110-1115 all week! I basically hibernate all summer!😬

Woo hoo! 🥳 🎉 (That's what I say when I see a new video from you! 🤗) Thank you for this one. I was needing some good ideas for the crock pot. Our stove broke, and our weather is getting hotter. Winner winner crock-pot dinner!

Ohhh! I was JUST feeling for watching a Brooke video!!! Hello, bestie!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Great recipes again Brooke. I want to make all of them. Praying God blesses your entire family

I cooked up some spaghetti last night. I cooked some broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with seasonings and a little pasta water to make a sauce then found some cream in the fridge and put a few spoons of it in it. The kids ate every bit of it.

I made the ricotta pasta but added 1/2lb ground beef to it because “someone” thinks he has to have meat. Hahaha but you are so right that it tastes like it came from a 5* restaurant. It was delicious. The teriyaki chicken is next in the plans. And we don’t have the peppers you used in the meatballs here in the UK so I’m on the lookout for something I can use as a substitute because that looked amazing. Thank you for sharing these recipes. My crockpot will be getting a workout. 😂

I really think that you would be amazing teaching us how to can. Would you possibly think of doing that? Love your videos, and Thank you so much for all that you do. You have a precious family also.❤

Definitely will try the ricotta pasta! I might put some sausage in it too😀 thanks for the ideas!

Its 53F here in Glasgow Scotland, we're extremely lucky if it ever reaches 70F. So, I never need to worry about heating up my kitchen. We also get a lot of rain in the summer, thats why Scotland is so lush lol. Great meals again this week Brooke, thank you for sharing xxx

Love crockpot meals! Definitely, will make some of those recipes! Thank you again Brooke! ❤😊❤

Just have to share my favorite crockpot recipe with you, Bestie!...this is one of my first mastered meals as a brand new wife that couldn't cook a lick 😂. It is a dump and go- one medium onion sliced, two pounds of stew meat (or any beef cut-cut up--i.e. round steak, roast, fajita sliced 🤷 I've used it all...whatever was on clearance), dice up 4-6 large peeled potatoes, half a stick of butter, one small bottle of A-1 (Aldi brand is a great dupe and is around a dollar). I also add about half a bottle of water shaken well to get all the sauce out. Cook all day on low. Yummo, it is a long time favorite in my 🏠

All 3 of these recipes are great to freeze leftovers in meal size, to grab for lunches or nights when I don't want to cook. We are 3 adults in the house and I like nights off. Or like the chicken tacos and teriyaki meatballs try putting everything in a uncooked in freezer bag, label with cooking times, freeze it and my husband or kids could make it too! They are called Magic meals around here. LOL

98° in North Florida right now, same day. Forecasted to be 100° tomorrow. We keep our house at 79° in the daytime hours and 76° for sleeping. We use to keep it at 75°/72° but the electric is just too high when we live high on the A/C horse 😅

So glad I found you! I am also on a tight tight budget and thanks to you I am getting more great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

I love crock pot meals year round. Thank you.❤

I just wanted to come on here and tell y'all I'm making the Mississippi meatballs and holy cow it smells so good in my house right now! It's all I can do to keep my husband out of the dang crockpot 😂 YUMMY!!Next were trying the pasta recipe

Brook thank you for sharing the crackpot recipes, I love using the crackpot. I can't wait to try these recipes. Brook you are amazing at putting recipes together. I am grateful for your posts we eat better.

Brook you aren't kidding ! I live in central Florida and last week we hit 103 degrees Fahrenheit ! And I do the same as you do,my crock pot and electric insta pot are my go to ! This heat is something else .The for the great video recipes ! ❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks, Bestie! Those look great and the house will be a lot cooler. Have a glorious weekend and be blessed always, my Southerland Squad! xoxo

Speaking of crockpot, you have to try cornbread baked in one!!! DELIOUS AND MOIST!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't want to heat up my kitchen

Broooooooke, those Mississippi Meatballs are freaking amazing! I made them today and I'm so happy😊

Those dinners look awesome!!!

Congratulations on reaching 90K🎉. You’ll be at 100K before you know it!

You’ve sold me lol I’m trying that crockpot lasagna dish tonight.

Glad to see a salad!!!👍🏾

My sis is using the Spicy chicken broth" in a box from Dollar Tree and her family LOVES it!!

I was just making my meal plans and of course i always look at your channel for inspirations. You did not let me down! I have everything for that pasta dish so that of course is going on the list and saving me money at the store!!! Great job Brooke you never cease to amaze!!!!!!

Hi Brooke 👋 I forgot to add in my 1st comment,that in the Ricotta Pasta, I'm going to add the mini pepperoni and see how That taste😊

Aww your family is adorable ❤❤

I love your boys reactions! All three of them are cute as can be!

Thanks for the ideas! Goin grocery shopping tomorrow!

Very helpful Brooke. Thank you!

Another great video, thank you 😃

I’m going to make all of these. Yumm!!

You make complex subjects easy to understand.

Great job on those meals! Thanks for sharing!!!

Great recipes. Thanks 😊

Really great recipes, thank you 😊

Wow all yummy ❤

Delicious easy meals! Yum!❤

Those look awesome!!!

They all look delish!

Everything looks,delicious 😋 ❤

ALL those meals look delicious!!

Love watching the boys reactions. Can’t wait to try these. ❤

Thank you for sharing 😊

Yummy delicious looking meals

Awesome video, Brooke, thank

these look so good!

The pasta one looks so good!! I think they all look good but I love pasta!

Adding that last recipe to my shopping list!!! Can't wait to try it.

that all looks really good!

THANK YOU!!! I love my crockpot, but I've kinda forgotten that it exists this summer. These recipes look amazing!

These all look really good!!

They look amazing. I'm trying the last 2 . Ty 😁

You are so right! It is HOT! Middle GA is dry and hot and the grass is getting crunchy! Our AC is having a hard time too!

Thank you for some great crockpot recipes. Everything looked so delicious 😊

Brooke, those dishes look amazing !! Def going to try these 😍

They all looked delicious Brooke 💕🙏🙏

Your family is adorable. Love your recipes.

Looks delicious all of it

Thank you Brooke! The meals look delicious 😋🎉❤

I love crock pot meals!!! 💜👋🏻🥔

❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks Bestie love yall. I love my crockpots àlways looking for new ideas.

Thank you so much for sharing these recipes and your time. I agree it has gotten so hot here and I’ve been looking for recipes that will not heat up the house.

❤great meals thanks for sharing

Those all look so good