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

What’s for Dinner | EASY Budget Friendly Family Meal Ideas | March 2024

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Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup: pin.it/6Flks5FSq
Oven Fried Chicken: pin.it/4ysyeQpSF
Broccoli & Cheese: pin.it/4HO0GMdC0
Smoked Sausage Cream Cheese Pasta: pin.it/1IBo5ZTDh
Mini Tacos: pin.it/dQVXku12v
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes: pin.it/10lbBUIaV
0:00 Intro
0:47 Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup
4:00 Bacon & Egg Cheeseburgers
7:26 Oven Fried Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese
12:15 Smoked Sausage Cream Cheese Pasta
15:30 Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Mini Tacos
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@devonlh 4 ай бұрын

One thing about corn tortillas, the work better warm so microwave them for 30 seconds to turn them soft first then they’ll be much easier to fold and stay down!

@MimiG2182 4 ай бұрын

I agree. I make baked tacos several times a month - another thing I do - I place an empty cookie sheet over the folded tacos - helps with browning and keeping them flat. The potatoes looked fabulous!

@cyoohoos 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos. My EX would tell me he wanted steamed veggies, baked chicken breast and white rice. If I deviated, …,whew. So I enjoy these vids so I can now be creative

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you’re free to be creative ❤️

@breesaves 4 ай бұрын

OMG same. I would literally cry myself to sleep some nights after trying something I could have sworn he would like. Nope. Hated it. So now I can cook WHATEVER I want!!!

@YdnickniL 4 ай бұрын

My ex too. He hated almost everything. He would only eat hamburgers with nothing on them and fries, every night! I am a good cook so this drove me crazy. Note we are both saying EX!

@ceciliadominguez8250 4 ай бұрын

👏❤

@candicecaston2180 4 ай бұрын

I can't date a picky eater. Lol it's a big deal! I love to cook and be creative. Makes sense I'd end up with a chef. Lol

@airfalcon 4 ай бұрын

Kirsten, my wife and i love your videos, please do a kitchen tour! Love from ireland

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank y’all!!

@amberthistle2803 4 ай бұрын

When I do homemade taco seasoning I stir in a teaspoon or two of arrow root (you can also use cornstarch) into 1/4 cup water and pour it over the meat once it's mostly done and let it cook and thicken for minute or two. Store bought usually has a thickener in it and you usually add water to it. That's why it's saucy.

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip!

@lauradennis6985 4 ай бұрын

As a fellow southerner I love that your bacon was done done! 😊

@mslisadianemorse 4 ай бұрын

My husband wants wiggly bacon! 🤢🤢

@lauradennis6985 4 ай бұрын

@@mslisadianemorse First of all, eww, what’s wrong with him? J/k 😂 But in the south saying something is “done done” means it’s already done. Like somebody can be done gone.

@s.tinney 4 ай бұрын

These are honestly my favorite what's for dinner videos!! Especially the lunch box videos those are my absolute favorite!!! Can't wait for the next one😊

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

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@gavinl6774 4 ай бұрын

I am ready for a Kristin cookbook!!! Another thought is a lunch video for you everyday! Thank you for what you do!!!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

I’d love to one day! Thank you!!

@NanaPapa123 4 ай бұрын

Yummy meals, Kristin. Will be making the oven fried chicken very soon! Take good care, you're so precious to so many!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@charlottehetherington8720 4 ай бұрын

I'm going to try the Fried Chicken it looks so yummy and much easier than actually frying it

@MrsAlmaTrumble 4 ай бұрын

Perfect timing, watching as I finish up my meal plan for the next few weeks.

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

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@nahidalam6426 4 ай бұрын

I just love your videos! My hubby and I are really committing to meal prep for the week. What a game changer! We grocery shop, have exactly what we need, and we don't scramble after work trying to figure out what to make. I get lots if inspiration from your meals. Thank you!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I love planning ahead, it’s very helpful!

@22lilacsky 2 ай бұрын

One thing I do is mix sour cream and salsa together and layer that on the tortillas first, it helps it to stick and ups the flavor big time. I used that for chicken quesadillas too. So yummy 😋🤤

@pamelaking9715 Ай бұрын

@22lilacsky I use the salsa & sour cream together as well ! it's delicious & easy. It's really good on quesadillas, as you said. I've also made a Southwestern salad dressing out of it. Just add some extra virgin olive oil or even canola oil to it to thin it out. After making the salad with different greens, most of the time, it's romaine lettuce, bibb lettuce & small leafy spinach. I add drained giblet corn (from and thawed. I try to avoid eating any canned goods (other than tomato sauce or diced tomatoes), the fire roasted corn works well, black beans drained and minced, halved Roma or small cherry tomatoes cut in slices, jalapeños, seeded and the membranes sliced out. I added roasted chicken breasts cooked on the bone. I take off the skin and debone after the roasting process. (You can use a plain rotisserie chicken, cut in smaller chunks, or shredded. I either dredge it in an egg mixture with milk, then a little flour mix in garlic powder, onion, cumin chili powder & and paprika, or use a fajita mix seasoning pack. (Many shortcuts). 🤣then back in the egg, then back in the flour mixture fry Just to heat through, or you can grill the chicken or put it in the oven to warm through. I also grate sharp cheddar cheese and Montery Jack or Pepper Jack if you want more heat. I will add the grated cheese and put it in the salad last before serving. I then take a medium sized tortilla and cut it into strips and either fry it in 350 canola or vegetable oil, until drip, drain on paper towels and then while the strips are still warm I use the same homemade seasoning or a packaged fajita seasoning packet. Add the tortilla strips just right before serving. You'll love the salad, and it's much cheaper than buying those already made salads you can get at the grocery store that cost $7 and $8 🤣

@annacraft8028 4 ай бұрын

Love the fried chicken recipe! I’ve been looking for more cast iron recipes for my new set so this video was perfect timing! And those fiesta potatoes! 🤤

@pamelaking9715 Ай бұрын

A tip for fried chicken, try a yellow mustard marinade, yes, just plain yellow mustard. 😊 you won't be sorry. Marinade at least 4 hours or overnight. Then fry it the way you normally do. It grills deliciously.

@ashleys7413 4 ай бұрын

That thawclaw is so neat! I might have to get one!

@debbiegoble786 4 ай бұрын

Love your meal ideas!! Everything looks delicious!! 😊

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@clairesimoneaux1632 4 ай бұрын

I love that you try and share such a variety of things!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

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@PenelopePeppers 4 ай бұрын

When you use the Taco Seasoning you have to add some water like 1/2 cup and simmer for a few minutes to not make the taco mixture to dry.

@nancyvollan4763 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I get so many great meal ideas. Keep them coming!!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad, thank you!!

@AnaLovesMakeup 4 ай бұрын

Everything looked so good!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@vbroadwater3745 4 ай бұрын

Loved these recipes! You always have some delicious recipes! Thanks for sharing these recipes!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@courtneybashamfranklin9193 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate all your videos! ❤ These all looked delicious!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💕

@AuroraTigress 4 ай бұрын

Eggs on burgers are amazing!

@stacywoodson2418 4 ай бұрын

Love love love your videos!!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@breesaves 4 ай бұрын

LOL we are in this together! So so true!

@lisanarde4696 4 ай бұрын

I’m going to make the chicken! Thanks for sharing. 😊

@liveyourlife2224 4 ай бұрын

My fav channel! Love your videos gives me so many idea for dinner and my hubby and kids lunches!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@Faithbilin 4 ай бұрын

Burgers for sure are on the menu for the week after seeing yours 🤌🏼

@murphy81775 4 ай бұрын

Love ya, Kristin! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💕💕

@TrexEdits10 4 ай бұрын

Man everything you make be looking bomb . That Alfredo soup looked amazing

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@bonniepwtf 4 ай бұрын

Such a great variety of dishes! I always seem to struggle with my taco shells, no matter what size, no matter corn or flour. Very relatable. Enjoy your Easter 🐣 🙏 ✝️

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, you too!

@13anw 4 ай бұрын

love love LOVE your videos!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@donnadivis8654 4 ай бұрын

Hi Kristin. I love all your meal ideas. You’re a great cook. Keep the recipes coming. Thank you.

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@amykeenan6810 4 ай бұрын

I think what’s missing from your homeade taco seasoning is water! You add water to packaged taco seasoning 😊

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

I added a 1/4 cup but it definitely needed more!

@MamaXTwoxo 4 ай бұрын

Thaw in cold water it works better :) Something I have recently learned

@beckysonnier6369 4 ай бұрын

Everything looks delicious

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@hkw23 3 ай бұрын

We mad the cream cheese sausage pasta today and it’s wonderful!! Love your videos and the “down home” nature of your content ❤

@KristinStepp 3 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you liked it! & thank you so so much! 💕

@cindypatterson4752 4 ай бұрын

Hey there sweetie I saw someone somewhere do your tortillas the way you did but put the cheese down first. Then meat the cheeses wi stick together!!!! Tic Tok I think is where I saw the lady do just that!!!! Hope it helps you out or do them in the cast iron skillet!!!!!

@pineridgecottage8035 4 ай бұрын

And now I’m craving chicken Alfredo tortellini soup! 😅

@jessicaadams3296 4 ай бұрын

Use a toothpick to hold tortillas shut. I do a baked taco and I stand mine up and wedge them in the baking pan as I make them, much less messy than laying them down.

@elenacala 4 ай бұрын

I reccomend heating the corn tortillas in a small amount of oil for 15 seconds on each side and that will keep them from falling apart. Then if baking them I would have filled them and folded them over and pot another cookie sheet on top to help crisp both sides at once and keep them closed too. If corn tortillas aren't warmed enough they are a pain!!!

@christeenprice5637 4 ай бұрын

Awesome recipes, thanks for sharing 👍❤️👍❤️👍

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Lisa..4 4 ай бұрын

Meal planning is so difficult. I have very picky eaters. Your videos are helpful.

@eleni7996 4 ай бұрын

My husband loves breakfast burritos and I think those fiesta potatoes would be perfect for a burrito filling.

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@cherylzink3612 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing these recipes with us Kristin! I use a lot of your recipes, but I cut them down enough for 2 adults, since we're empty nesters! Have a good day!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@toomanythings 4 ай бұрын

Hi5^ on the Great Value velveeta. It just tastes cheesey, rather than the distinct velveeta flavor. I use it for so many things and greatly prefer it. Also Rico's Nacho Cheese Sauce! Goodness gracious that stuff is amazing! Thanks for another great inspirational video, Kristen!

@sonyahubbard3226 4 ай бұрын

Shared ya on my FB. Love your cookin!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

@pamelaking9715 Ай бұрын

Your burgers look good. I use Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick , as I do with all of my ground chuck dishes or steaks. It is delicious on a pot roast. I also use Worcestershire sauce, when frying or searing any beef.

@melissamclaughlin4383 4 ай бұрын

Hello kristen.these meals are outstanding.i love how easy they came together.i can't wait to try the oven fried chicken.i think that might be our new favorite ❤thank you sweet friend 💓❤️💓 i hope you're all doing great staying safe happy and healthy ❤️🌹😊😊

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💕

@lindahughes530 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos ❤️😀

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@HeathenVixen69 4 ай бұрын

Try kinders Taco blend it’s delicious!

@uncleleo1873 4 ай бұрын

Yet again, another winner! PS Kristin, quick put on QVC! Blackstone on sale. You should be a rep because I'm about to buy one ;)

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love my BlackStone!

@audreycasassa1683 4 ай бұрын

Nice Video!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@leslieb4553 4 ай бұрын

Maybe those steeet taco shells would work - it’s also hard not to overfill a 🌮 😂❤

@deannalail1974 4 ай бұрын

Get you a spray bottle and put your oil in it to spray your chicken legs or anything I use that in stead of cooking spray I love being able to just mist anything lightly

@princessjanuarymarie3197 4 ай бұрын

cool

@paytonclements7913 4 ай бұрын

You should do Montreal chicken seasoning. Better for chicken but the steak is amazing on a burger.

@angelabrockman7816 4 ай бұрын

❤

@kimberlylholt 4 ай бұрын

I watch to get ideals but then mostly I miss my Moms KY accent and your is so much like hers!!!!

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Aww! ❤️

@charlottehudson6739 4 ай бұрын

If you put the cheese on the tortilla first it might help stick it to the meat? Just an idea. I like the idea of being able to make multiples on a sheet tray.

@sonyahubbard3226 4 ай бұрын

😊

@PenelopePeppers 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get your Silicone Utensils ? Been looking for a good and sturdy set 😊

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Amazon!

@lisafrancis2491 4 ай бұрын

Your family eats such a small amount. My husband and all 3 of my children as well as myself eat at least 2 hamburgers each and when the boys became teenagers they ate 3. With the chicken legs I can eat 4 or 5 by myself as well as the kids could too with sides. I’m glad that my children are all grown because I would hate to see my grocery bill with the prices today. We are not really big people although both of the boys are over 6’ and my daughter is 5’11”. But no one has a weight problem but we all have big appetites but so does the rest of the family. My sister in law cooks a lot of food for each meal even though it’s only 3 of them at home but my nephew eats a lot. He’s 6’ 9” but only weighs 175lbs. but he eats huge amounts about every 3-4 hours.

@anchalkumari1410 4 ай бұрын

Me being a vegetarian, watches your videos on repeat 🔁🌻🌻🤣

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

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@lizzyJfried 4 ай бұрын

You could totally microwave a stack of tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel to prep before you make you tacos.

@caileycorrine1740 4 ай бұрын

What nacho cheese do you use?? 😅

@toomanythings 4 ай бұрын

It's called Rico's and it's in the red can. I find it at Walmart. It's not the cheap plastic nacho cheese sauce, it's actually cheese and creamy and the flavor is as good as if you had the best nacho cheese sauce recipe only no extra work. It's not really spicy, I add jalapenos for that. Not Kristen but hope that helps :)

@KristinStepp 4 ай бұрын

Rico’s!