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  • @shawnnasandles7680
    @shawnnasandles7680 Рік тому +26

    I'm a soup person, too. Everything from regular old chicken noodle to chili finds it's way to my fall bowl.

  • @charliehascurves6029
    @charliehascurves6029 Рік тому +27

    I’m from the UK, and here a Shepherds pie is made with Lamb mince, and a ‘Cottage pie’ is made with Beef mince. Both lovely xx

    • @Amy-rg7do
      @Amy-rg7do Рік тому

      Thank you for that knowledge!! Hello from Pensacola Beach,Florida ❤

    • @tennagrover6140
      @tennagrover6140 Рік тому +1

      It’s that way here in Texas too.

  • @michellestanek4521
    @michellestanek4521 Рік тому +11

    100% go for the fat separator! I was not making my own broth from scraps of veggies and bones (raw and/or cooked) because it was such a pain separating the fat. But once I had my separator, I was no longer wasting the scraps and my holiday turkey gravy came together MUCH faster and better. But also, of course, I use it for cooking the less-expensive cuts of beef or pork roasts to separate all that fat. Then you are left with just the flavorful cooking liquid which you can add back incrementally to your desired texture.

  • @clairevine8837
    @clairevine8837 Рік тому +12

    I'm from the UK. we call it cottage pie when it's made with beef and shepards pie when it's made with lamb. Yours looks delicious

    • @victoriasmith2965
      @victoriasmith2965 10 місяців тому

      I think its that technically, however, in the USA I always hear people call the beef one shephards pie. Idk why lol. Even tho I know that it's technically a cottage pie, I still call it shepherds. 🤷‍♀️ we're ass backwards over here 😂😂

  • @ElizabethT45
    @ElizabethT45 Рік тому +7

    How has it never occurred to me to use V-8 in soup? Great tip!

  • @charlottehudson6739
    @charlottehudson6739 7 місяців тому +1

    I really appreciate these viseos. As much as I love watching your weekly content, living in Australia, this video is so much more relevant to me as it is now Autumn. Thank you for these more season specic ones.

  • @tammifields4142
    @tammifields4142 Рік тому +2

    A whole video of Deliciousness!! 😋😋 Thanks for sharing!💕 Loved the blue nail polish!💅

  • @penguinsnsquirrels
    @penguinsnsquirrels Рік тому +72

    I would love to see a date night meal plan from you. Your recipes look fantastic. I have tried a few of your recipes and have loved every single recipe that I have tried. Also, any chance that we will be seeing some fun Halloween party recipes? Thanks for all the fun recipes!

    • @KristinStepp
      @KristinStepp  Рік тому +20

      Great idea! & thank you, I’m so glad!! I will definitely have some Halloween themed videos 🥰

    • @melissamclaughlin4383
      @melissamclaughlin4383 Рік тому +1

      That's a great idea😊

    • @MaritaCovarrubias01
      @MaritaCovarrubias01 Рік тому +1

      So excited for Halloween ideas!

    • @KathytheMama777
      @KathytheMama777 Рік тому +2

      Yes please make a Halloween video ❤

    • @woolzem
      @woolzem Рік тому +4

      Date night= focus on yourself, a new dress, let someone else cook and clean (go out to eat)

  • @enforcerlucario932
    @enforcerlucario932 Рік тому +2

    That Shepard pie looks good with the mash potatoes made the right way without mayo or miracle whip. Sour cream is alright in my books

  • @stephaniebenitez8138
    @stephaniebenitez8138 Рік тому +5

    Can't wait for your Halloween meals 👻 🧹 🎃

  • @BarbaraU
    @BarbaraU Рік тому +11

    Yes, I have a fat separator. I actually got it years ago for a Christmas gift and I use it every Thanksgiving and Christmas to remove the fat from my turkey broth before I make the gravy. It has a little plug that goes into the spout. You pull that out after you put all the broth into the cup and then all the broth comes out of the spout and the fat stays in the cup. I think it's worth it to invest in one. They don't cost that much at all.

    • @judyl5260
      @judyl5260 Рік тому

      Yes to the fat separator

  • @apostolichouseofprayer2460
    @apostolichouseofprayer2460 Рік тому +3

    YUMMY 😋 can't wait to try all of them.

  • @wandacrawley4478
    @wandacrawley4478 Рік тому +5

    Hi Kristen!
    Line the bottom of your meat loaf pan with light bread, then put the meatloaf on top. The bread will soak up the grease that cooks out of the ground beef!!

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 Рік тому

      I use a turkey baster to suck up the extra grease.
      Or you can get lower fat content ground meat. I mix turkey and beef together.

  • @krstimobley-vt8nl
    @krstimobley-vt8nl Рік тому +5

    Oh my goodness! Everything looks amazing, but girl that soup looks sooo good! I love ur videos, we cook the same!

    • @KristinStepp
      @KristinStepp  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! ❤

    • @krstimobley-vt8nl
      @krstimobley-vt8nl Рік тому +1

      @@KristinStepp yes ma'am, I'm always hungry after watching 😂 and I told my mom to watch also, I told her she would love ur videos too!

  • @Nemo.38
    @Nemo.38 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel! Seeing your cooking videos or lunch box ideas has helped me get motivated in cooking..been tired of the same ol recipes lol keep up the good work!

  • @jennymac7347
    @jennymac7347 Рік тому +1

    Great video - although re: your shepherds pie it's actually a cottage pie :) Shepherd's pie is made with Lamb and Cottage pie is with beef. My top tip is to use your fork to make lines/grid through the mash and then they go crispy in the oven. Adds a nice texture to the dish.

  • @princessnonap
    @princessnonap Рік тому +6

    When it comes to the fat from a pot roast or even when I make stock/broth I put it in the fridge. So with the pot roast I’d go ahead and serve it for dinner. When it’s time to put the left overs away I’ll strain it (same with stock/broth) to separate the liquids. Put in the fridge and next morning scrape away the fat layer. Then, I take a fine mesh strainer and pour the liquid into another container. This gets the smaller pieces.

  • @amberthistle2803
    @amberthistle2803 Рік тому +4

    The fat separator measuring cups are amazing. I use mine all the time!

    • @KristinStepp
      @KristinStepp  Рік тому +1

      I’m definitely ordering then! ❤️

  • @reneelopez902
    @reneelopez902 Рік тому +6

    I love making a beef stew with large pieces of meat and vegetables. It’s a make ahead meal. The flavors develop overnight. I made this to take out of town our hotel had a small kitchen I reheated it we had some really nice bread and some wine. We ate on the patio overlooking the mountains. One of the neighbors dogs wanted to be friends with us. I bet he was hoping for some scraps.

  • @userused3199
    @userused3199 Рік тому +2

    That white chili looks amazing. That is going on the menu this week.

    • @marieb9926
      @marieb9926 Рік тому

      I was thinking the exact same thing 😋!

  • @kealivy
    @kealivy Рік тому +1

    i am on a strict diet right now, and im foaming at the mouth over that roast beef sandwich

  • @brendatate8986
    @brendatate8986 Рік тому +1

    My vegetable soup is a lot like your but I use frozen veggies. I love the V8 and the cabbage makes the soup in my opinion. The roast beef with potatoes, gravy plus we toast the bread. We call it a Kentucky brown. Everything looks delicious!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @lindseymorgan6625
    @lindseymorgan6625 Рік тому +1

    So happy to see this! I need inspiration and can always count on it from your videos. Yummm!

  • @rhondadodson3396
    @rhondadodson3396 Рік тому +8

    Everything looked so good especially the meatloaf. To me there is nothing better than day old meatloaf sandwich on fresh bread. Definitely making a meatloaf this weekend! Thanks for the great ideas. Hope you have a great rest of the week! ❤

  • @DMinSFBay
    @DMinSFBay Рік тому

    I never thought of using V8 as a soup base. Smart!

  • @meloneycrews
    @meloneycrews Рік тому +7

    Kristen this came at the perfect time! We have the grandkids 13&15 coming for 2 weeks next week and I was just gonna sit down tonight and make my Oct meal plan and grocery list for the kids visit!! They will love all of these! I will add Chili, fry bread tacos(their favorite) fried shrimp and grits and that should be just fine!! Oh and I just made your vegetable soup last night…that’s our 3yo granddaughters favorite thing to eat, so I make that (with her help of course) every week when she comes and send her home with enough to have a few days at home!! Thanks again so much sweetie for sharing!! I’m 65 and have always been a fairly good cook but have been watching you for years and have learned so much and added so many good recipes to our favorites!!💕🥰🥰💕

  • @Lisa-yj2hd
    @Lisa-yj2hd Рік тому +1

    I love your kids lunch box videos, you've inspired me to do better and be more adventurous. 🇬🇧

  • @MumandDadto10
    @MumandDadto10 Рік тому +1

    Everything looks wonderful xx

  • @mssandybeach1
    @mssandybeach1 Рік тому +1

    Wow! You knocked this right out of the park!! I think you just provided me with my meal plan for next week....:)

  • @treemomlowry6006
    @treemomlowry6006 Рік тому

    I have been binge watching your videos for weeks. We definitely have similar cooking styles. One of my favorite things about you is that you admit when you make a mistake or when something doesn’t turn out quite right and don’t edit it out to try to look perfect.

  • @jijiian
    @jijiian Рік тому

    The high here today is 97° but im so in the mood for cozy fall meals 😊

  • @tla9895
    @tla9895 Рік тому

    Meeeee tooooo gurrrrrl!!! Meeeee tooooo!!! Lovvvve Fall!!
    Excited for these!!!❤️🍁🎃

  • @treenaakers9429
    @treenaakers9429 Рік тому

    We like all the soups and chicken and dumplings when the weather is cooler. I'm going to try that white chicken chili. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing

  • @gailcroslin1647
    @gailcroslin1647 Рік тому

    I make my vegetable beef soup the same way. I grew up eating it in cold months. Still love it, and I make sure to have some canned up for a quick, tasty lunch.

  • @stephaniepapaleo9001
    @stephaniepapaleo9001 Рік тому +3

    These cozy dinners are ALL my favorites! I think for fun I’ll make them & eat them in the order of the video! You make so many delicious meals! ❤🥘🎉🥘

  • @SunnyInSecond
    @SunnyInSecond Рік тому

    Yay! I always check for a new video in Saturdays. So happy to see you! It’s still hot and sticky in south Florida but we just keep the AC on low and eat all the fall stuff anyway 😂😂

  • @mauran9505
    @mauran9505 Рік тому

    Oh my goodness, you made me so hungry. Everything looks delicious. I can't wait to try some of your delicious recipes. My potato soup I always put ham in. I love soups like you do, yummy!! Happy cooking. Keep up the awesome videos. I'm in Maryland, your accent is so cool.

  • @CathieG
    @CathieG Рік тому

    Yep your white chicken chili is my go-to recipe for that! 😍🤩🥰

  • @KaitlynQuinn-xb9ty
    @KaitlynQuinn-xb9ty Рік тому

    I've been absent off of YT for a while but I'm so happy to watch your videos again!!

  • @spieldose
    @spieldose Рік тому

    Omgggggg! I didn’t know rolls were so EASY!!!!! and I didn’t know that the attachment I have for my kitchen aid mixer is for dough loll. And I can not WAIT to make that potato soup. THANK YOU so much for this video!

  • @DioneN
    @DioneN Рік тому +2

    I always add sour cream to my mashed potatoes, so good!

  • @sammyhammy78
    @sammyhammy78 2 місяці тому

    Fat separators are amazing. I've got an Oxo brand one and use it way more than I thought I would. Highly recommend!!

  • @p_mills32
    @p_mills32 Рік тому +2

    I love to make pumpkin bread every fall! Thanks for sharing❤

  • @lisanarde4696
    @lisanarde4696 Рік тому

    Everything looked delicious! Thanks for sharing!! 😊

  • @jennifergottschalk2467
    @jennifergottschalk2467 Рік тому

    I love all these recipes which my family is going to love. My fall meals I make Homemade beef stew with a secret ingredient , Chicken and noodles, Chili , Potato soup. 😀

  • @SharonHayduk
    @SharonHayduk Рік тому

    Wonderful meals! Brings back so many memories ❤.

  • @debbieestridge1036
    @debbieestridge1036 Рік тому

    I’m in Southeastern Kentucky and we call that sandwich a Manhattan. We use two slices of bread and slice the sandwich diagonally sand our the mashed potatoes in the middle!

  • @lisaharrington3241
    @lisaharrington3241 Рік тому +1

    I haven’t had a open face sandwich in many years. They are so good

  • @BarbaraU
    @BarbaraU Рік тому

    Every one of these recipes look delicious! Usually when I watch a video like this there is at least one thing I don't like but I liked every one of these!

  • @budgetwithrenay2419
    @budgetwithrenay2419 Рік тому

    These all look great! I love almost any kind of soup in the Fall,( almost always from scratch) but I also like homemade spaghetti sauce, casseroles, my easy lasagna recipe,( no cottage cheese or allowed), made with sweet Italian sausage and ricotta cheese! I am definitely going to try your roll recipe! Thanx for sharing!

  • @lisabeierling1837
    @lisabeierling1837 Рік тому

    If you place a few slices of bread on top of the meatloaf while it’s cooking, it absorbs most of the grease. Then just remove and add your glaze. Great way to use up the crusts that no one uses!

  • @kimmnikolaicik4831
    @kimmnikolaicik4831 Рік тому

    Looks very yummy we just had this for supper during the packers game in my sate of Wisconsin

  • @jesst7861
    @jesst7861 Рік тому

    We call that an open face roast beef sandwich. I make mine with a chuck roast, a packet of beefy onion soup mix, and a can of Dr Pepper. Then after I shred the meat I mix the brown gravy into the crock pot with the meat and the cooking liquid and let it cook together while I make the mashed potatoes and other sides. It’s sooooo good!

  • @mollyanonymous925
    @mollyanonymous925 Рік тому

    I am totally going to be trying a few of these! And my favorite fall meal is Shepards pie!

  • @lilig4396
    @lilig4396 Рік тому

    OMG...I wish I could smell my phone through this video...this all looks delicious! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @monicagieck7975
    @monicagieck7975 Рік тому

    For the chuck roast.
    I make a large one the day before put in the fridge. All of the grease harden on top just take it off. When I do a roast the next meal is beef stew. after that it is hash. I would add your recipe to the mix. It would fit in nice.

  • @kimberlyyoung6517
    @kimberlyyoung6517 Рік тому

    Oh man I have been craving beef and veggie soup ❤😊. That looks so so good ❤

  • @Lisab8693
    @Lisab8693 Рік тому

    So hungry yummy ❤

  • @melissarodriguez9787
    @melissarodriguez9787 Рік тому

    Yum!! Love all of these recipes.

  • @mamachicken1548
    @mamachicken1548 Рік тому

    Delicious, Kristin!!! My fav fall food is chili.

  • @laceycarter7170
    @laceycarter7170 Рік тому +1

    Hi there! I wanted to comment about the fat separator. We have one and use is when we make Boston butts. It works magic!! I would totally recommend!

  • @mhariclare1
    @mhariclare1 Рік тому

    Love these easy recipes…you need a two piece meatloaf pan in your life…has a meatloaf pan and a grate that lifts our in the bottom….leaves all that grease in your pan… works amazingly well…🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

  • @cybergurl4618
    @cybergurl4618 Рік тому

    Everything looks so wonderful. Thanks a bunch for sharing

  • @paulamcleod1227
    @paulamcleod1227 Рік тому +13

    I have a fat separator and it works really well! The fat goes to the top and all the good juices for gravy come out the bottom when you squeeze the handle.

    • @tarrahroth3925
      @tarrahroth3925 Рік тому +1

      It really does a great job!

    • @pamking8137
      @pamking8137 Рік тому +1

      Agree!

    • @meloneycrews
      @meloneycrews Рік тому +1

      I came to say the same thing! It’s a game changer!!

    • @FlowerGemsGirl
      @FlowerGemsGirl Рік тому +2

      Me too! I got a big one from Amazon for my stock making and ended up using it for lots of other stuff.😉

  • @BarbaraU
    @BarbaraU Рік тому

    My absolute favorite soup of all time is Zuppa Toscana.

  • @karinasulger9431
    @karinasulger9431 Рік тому +1

    yum !!! all of these meals looked so good!!! now when it comes to the meatloaf, there is always a ton of grease , i use a turkey baster to drain the grease , and put in a tinfoil bowl i made let it set up and then close the tinfoil and in the trash it goes, it seems to work well for me , hope that helps rather then using a paper towel on the meat ...... but that potato soup!!! oh my , just love a good bowl of it !!!

  • @nancyburgess254
    @nancyburgess254 Рік тому

    Shepherds pie made with beef is called Cottage pie. It looks great though. I grew up with my Scottish stepdad making it with lamb which is also real good!

  • @courtneybashamfranklin9193
    @courtneybashamfranklin9193 Рік тому

    These all look sooo good! Im going to be trying every one of these recipes, thank you! 🍁

  • @RockySteady09
    @RockySteady09 Рік тому

    I've always used v8 in my veggie soup. Yummy

  • @annalovi1644
    @annalovi1644 Рік тому +1

    I have the oxo fat separated and it definitely works! Worth it

  • @user-cg7ss2xl6c
    @user-cg7ss2xl6c Рік тому

    Everything looks amazing!

  • @西園寺佳奈
    @西園寺佳奈 Рік тому

    So yummy and delicious all of them.

  • @Crafty_Chari
    @Crafty_Chari Рік тому

    Your recipes look fantastic👍

  • @ec5150
    @ec5150 Рік тому

    It all looks delish!

  • @kyoung2918
    @kyoung2918 Рік тому

    I am from the east coast of Canada and this is what we call Cabbage soup. There are variations of it but it is unbelievably delicious!

  • @MeekMeek1212
    @MeekMeek1212 Рік тому

    All these look sooo good! And I just love your accent! Lol

  • @yaricontreras3063
    @yaricontreras3063 Рік тому

    Another great video thank you ❤

  • @dianefreeman7194
    @dianefreeman7194 Рік тому

    On the vegetable soup---- use spicy Italian sausage (Not a lot) and real onions. Perfection

  • @hannahg.8645
    @hannahg.8645 Рік тому

    All of these look so good!!

  • @peggyjohnson9837
    @peggyjohnson9837 Рік тому

    Well,my weeks menu is all set! They all look like wonderful meals😊

    • @peggyjohnson9837
      @peggyjohnson9837 Рік тому

      I love to make all kinds of soups in my crockpot. Broccoli cheddar is one of our favorites. I also made chicken spaghetti 😊

  • @beckysonnier6369
    @beckysonnier6369 Рік тому

    Everything looked great

  • @victoriaguillemard7998
    @victoriaguillemard7998 Рік тому

    In Minnesota we call the open faced beef sandwich a “hot beef commercial!” I grew up eating those at a cafe with my grandpa and they are so delicious 😋

  • @jennifera7153
    @jennifera7153 Рік тому

    Any kind of pot roast is what I love for cozy weather. Great video and love the good vibes at the end!! 🫶🏼🩷

  • @karenscott4635
    @karenscott4635 Рік тому

    I use V8 juice in my vegetable beef soup as well. Yummy and so easy. We use frozen veggies. I make my own veggie blend and put it in a reusable bag in the freezer so it is ready to put together quickly. I use onions, carrots, celery, Lima beans, corn, green beans and potatoes.

  • @cornelious157
    @cornelious157 Рік тому

    Add some cream corn and regular corn and it’s just amazing !

  • @7389
    @7389 Рік тому

    I love this time of year too. Sheppard's Pie sounds wonderful!

  • @mccunefam
    @mccunefam Рік тому

    I made the dinner rolls and they were excellent. Thank you!

  • @millennialmoneymom
    @millennialmoneymom Рік тому

    The pumpkin 🎃 salt 🧂 shaker is too cute ❤

  • @Peachy-keen-y1b
    @Peachy-keen-y1b Рік тому

    You have the best recipes

  • @shannoncook7731
    @shannoncook7731 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love your videos!!!! ❤

  • @autobotdiva9268
    @autobotdiva9268 Рік тому

    Using that potato soup this weekend. I have flour! Tfs

  • @patriciaemeigh4370
    @patriciaemeigh4370 Рік тому

    Love potato soup as well as vegetable beef soup. The chili recipe was also a hit for me. This was a great video with six recipes I could definitely see me using. Thanks!!

  • @melissamclaughlin4383
    @melissamclaughlin4383 Рік тому

    Hi there,so great to see you.oh my,these meals are so delicious we really love homemade soups too.the moe the merrier.loved your roast,ive heard them called Manhattans.. whatever the name definitely delicious.everything is jut so so good.youre amazing 🤩 thank you so much for tgese great meals.have a blessed day and up coming weekend too.😊❤😊

  • @kajalbhica2039
    @kajalbhica2039 Рік тому +1

    Wow love your videos! You make everything look so appetising💗👌🏻

  • @stacyd1019
    @stacyd1019 Рік тому

    I love that pot that you made the chicken chili in! My mama used to have a whole set of those pots back when I was a kid. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and everything she has is coming back in style. Love to see it!

  • @Madisonmum04
    @Madisonmum04 Рік тому

    Love your videos they are awesome 😊

  • @user-cg7ss2xl6c
    @user-cg7ss2xl6c Рік тому

    I love Hamburger soup (veggie soup with ground chuck).Goolosh. and also A new favorite. Taco soup.

    • @user-cg7ss2xl6c
      @user-cg7ss2xl6c Рік тому

      Also if there are left overs. They are so much better the next day for lunch.

  • @MaritaCovarrubias01
    @MaritaCovarrubias01 Рік тому

    I live in Texas, but my family is originally from Louisiana. We love a good pot of chicken and sausage gumbo in the fall.

  • @cbears57
    @cbears57 Рік тому

    The white chicken chili looks delicious, definitely going on my next week grocery list.

  • @AuroraTigress
    @AuroraTigress Рік тому

    Perfect video to eat my soup to. 😌