use a bunch of cilantro to make a green goddess type dressing using plain greek yogurt, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin. SOOOO good as a dressing for taco salad. I also use cilantro in making thai curry, cashew chicken stir fry, and sprinkled on top of tacos, in burritos, or in marinades.
What i do with the cilantro thats left over i wash it, let it dry and wrap it in that clear plastic, Saran Wrap, or even in a sandwich Ziploc bag and put in the freezer. You don't need to cut it. when you need it just put it out and with your hand break it apart and use it like always. It can last up to like 6 months just make sure its wrap good and no air goes in it. I been using this method for year. It works great!
When I make guac I use a lot of lemon and lime and keep the pit and cling wrap it tightly so it doesnt turn brown. I make a big batch though but the pit does help 😀
Put your extra cilantro in the blender until just blended. Freeze the blended cilantro in ice cube trays and store the cubes in a freezer bag. Add the cilantro cubes to your recipes!
word on the cilantro! lol. mine only cost 35 cents, but i use only half for my salsa, then it goes bad. i've also purchased the dried version. great job on the video, and I'll check out your friend's channel as well!
To make cilantro last a long time I put the stems on a small glass with a little bit of water and cover with the plastic bag from the grocery store and refrigerate. It lasts so long.
If I have extra cilantro on hand, I chop it up and add it to a salad. It's especially good with a southwest/taco salad. Fresh herbs are a good way to jazz up any salad, and as you mentioned, it's salad season lol. Everything looked great! I am going to try out that chicken bacon ranch one pot pasta dish!
Claire Simoneaux that’s a great idea!! I haven’t bought cilantro that many times, at first I didn’t really care for it but I’m starting to like it better! & thank you! Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Helpful hint to keep food from turning brown. Take cling wrap and push down all over top of your guacamole, which Eli inmates air from touching it. This will help tremendously.
LHi Kristen ,Lol on Yall , this dinner was so good!!! That is how I knew it was REAL good!!! Also the Buffalo ranch chicken salad looked super amazing!!! I also use the dried cilantro, I like it alot, I may not always have fresh cilantro on hand,but I always have the dried cilantro . Thank you for sharing your awesome dinners. xoxo
In my family idk if other Mexicans do it but we leave the avocado pit and we also add lime and the bottom stays fresh all you need to do is just scrape off the top
When I was vegan I either found avocados that were something you could kill somebody with or mush. I add lime juice to what's left and chop it up and then put it on toast the next morning and it is fine and green just like I left it. See if you can get great value or Welch's frozen avocado Great Value comes in chunks and you can take out what you need and leave the rest in the freezer it is mind blown for me that I can finally get avocados that are perfectly ripe!
Garlic salt and salsa added to mashed avocado makes really good guac also! Add the pit to the leftovers before refrigeration to keep it green. The tacos looked amazing! 😋
I love watching these videos. I remember watching one video where you said some people get aggravated that you fix your kids diff meals, why , they're your kids. People always have negative things to say 🙄
A tip I’ve learned when making boxed mac n cheese; mix your milk, butter, and cheese powder into a sauce first, and then add your noodles!! Game. Changer.
Put the left over gauc in an airtight container and the gently cover with a layer of water. This works because the water stops it from oxidation and the avocado is fatty enough that the water doesn’t soak in. No nasty brown just pour off the layer of water.
Chop your cilantro, place it in ice cube trays and add water. When they freeze, pop them out into a freezer bag. You can throw them into dishes when you need it.
I always save any left over avocado, it turns that weird color but its perfectly good and doesn't change the taste. Im the only one that eats it so it will last me up to 3 or 4 days
I guarantee you have heard this, but I love your dishes, so different n pretty, love your meals n pretty voice, wish I was a southern girl... But I'm a northern girl, in from Michigan, wish u were closer ur so sweet n you could help me lol! Keep this going please, I love them!!
I hope you see this or that somebody can pass it on to a recent video for me. I tried the Great Value version of A1 and it is gross. I do like the version of steak sauce which tastes like A1 from Save-A-Lot. I can't tell the difference. I bought a bottle of A1 and I already had the one from Save-A-Lot and they tasted exactly the same to me. I always have or used to have a one in the house but you have taught me to put it on a baked potato. However I bought the Great Value like you did which was recommended to you and I tasted it and threw it away I hate to waste!
The easiest and best buffalo chicken recipe, just throw frozen chicken breasts, jar of buffalo sauce, pkg of ranch seasoning in the crock pot. I put over the ready white rice and top with some pepperjack cheese and ranch! 😋
Guac doesn’t have to be fancy! I’m all for using what you have on hand. Thanks for the ideas! (I bought a cilantro plant this year; you can just cut off a little bit as needed. Maybe you could put one outside in a pot?)
@@KristinStepp love your recipes so much, i watch every week! Love how you teach me different ideas....the bacon crumbling afterwards was a trick my aunt taught me so i figured id share!
Lime juice on that guacamole cover it well and you’re good to go!!! Worse case you skim the top off yet under nice and bright green boo !!! Keep cooking baby !!!!!!
Before you refrigerate the guac, add a little lime juice on top and squish the pit down into it. Wrap with plastic wrap. It'll keep it green!
Yes I do that as well and it definitely saves the guac!
AngieM 420 thank you for the tip!! ❤️
@@KristinStepp keep the pit. Stick it down into your quac before you refrigerate and it will stay green
Yes! I forgot about that!!
Yup that is what we do. Works great!
Great choice not throwing the guacamole away, just over oxidation. It is so expensive and a super food very good for you. 👍🏾
You Inspire Me To Cook Instead of Using Grubhub 😂 And I Like How You Use Regular Products Instead Of Namebrand Also Keep It Up ❤
Breshonna Moore Yes! I live for these kinds of videos because then I don’t have an excuse not to cook with all of these easy recipes!
Breshonna Moore thank you, I’m so happy to hear it! We don’t have a grub hub or anything like it where I live.
This is what I look forward to every Monday 🤣💜
Jessica Hornburg ❤️❤️❤️
use a bunch of cilantro to make a green goddess type dressing using plain greek yogurt, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin. SOOOO good as a dressing for taco salad. I also use cilantro in making thai curry, cashew chicken stir fry, and sprinkled on top of tacos, in burritos, or in marinades.
I put my herbs into ice cube trays with a little olive oil. Fast freeze them. Then bag and put into the freezer. Great to pop into any recipe.
MrsPink64 great idea!
I don't blame you about not wasting the guacamole! It just oxidizes a little but it still tastes just fine.
Girl. I wanna try it all. And I've already made my meal plan for the week - sigh. Keeping these recipes for next week!!
Mandy in the Making haha! 💕
What i do with the cilantro thats left over i wash it, let it dry and wrap it in that clear plastic, Saran Wrap, or even in a sandwich Ziploc bag and put in the freezer. You don't need to cut it. when you need it just put it out and with your hand break it apart and use it like always. It can last up to like 6 months just make sure its wrap good and no air goes in it. I been using this method for year. It works great!
When I make guac I use a lot of lemon and lime and keep the pit and cling wrap it tightly so it doesnt turn brown. I make a big batch though but the pit does help 😀
Dani B thank you for the tips!!
Put your extra cilantro in the blender until just blended. Freeze the blended cilantro in ice cube trays and store the cubes in a freezer bag. Add the cilantro cubes to your recipes!
word on the cilantro! lol. mine only cost 35 cents, but i use only half for my salsa, then it goes bad. i've also purchased the dried version. great job on the video, and I'll check out your friend's channel as well!
Im going to have to try that great value chicken. I love when I see things with air fryer instructions now!
Carla Mackenzie we really liked it! & yes! It takes out the guess work.
Try cilantro and lime in your water! Everything looked sooo good! My family would LOVE The queso chicken 🤤🤤🤤
Hottt Mess Mom thank you! & that sounds refreshing and summer-y 😂
To make cilantro last a long time I put the stems on a small glass with a little bit of water and cover with the plastic bag from the grocery store and refrigerate. It lasts so long.
If I have extra cilantro on hand, I chop it up and add it to a salad. It's especially good with a southwest/taco salad. Fresh herbs are a good way to jazz up any salad, and as you mentioned, it's salad season lol. Everything looked great! I am going to try out that chicken bacon ranch one pot pasta dish!
Claire Simoneaux that’s a great idea!! I haven’t bought cilantro that many times, at first I didn’t really care for it but I’m starting to like it better! & thank you! Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Helpful hint to keep food from turning brown. Take cling wrap and push down all over top of your guacamole, which Eli inmates air from touching it. This will help tremendously.
LHi Kristen ,Lol on Yall , this dinner was so good!!! That is how I knew it was REAL good!!! Also the Buffalo ranch chicken salad looked super amazing!!! I also use the dried cilantro, I like it alot, I may not always have fresh cilantro on hand,but I always have the dried cilantro . Thank you for sharing your awesome dinners. xoxo
Mrsemptynester haha, thank you! ❤️
I look forward to these videos every week! The spaghetti reminded me of carbonara!!! You should make that next!
Kenna Bartle I’m so happy to hear it! & I’ve actually never made that, I definitely need to try it.
My kids would love that spaghetti!! Everything looked delicious!
Jessica S. I was shocked by how much mine loved it haha. Thank you!
My husband likes to use the great value guacamole mix in a packet.
Kristen Fox I need to try!
In my family idk if other Mexicans do it but we leave the avocado pit and we also add lime and the bottom stays fresh all you need to do is just scrape off the top
Ve Nus thanks for the tip!
When I was vegan I either found avocados that were something you could kill somebody with or mush. I add lime juice to what's left and chop it up and then put it on toast the next morning and it is fine and green just like I left it. See if you can get great value or Welch's frozen avocado Great Value comes in chunks and you can take out what you need and leave the rest in the freezer it is mind blown for me that I can finally get avocados that are perfectly ripe!
If you leave the avocado stones in with the the guacamole, it will keep its colour better.
I love your videos, I love how family friendly they are. I have a one year old and I love all the ideas thank you!!
Garlic salt and salsa added to mashed avocado makes really good guac also! Add the pit to the leftovers before refrigeration to keep it green. The tacos looked amazing! 😋
I make cilantro garlic butter with the leftover cilantro I don't use. It's easy to freeze and is so good on pork chops or steak.
Amber Clark that sound yummy
I have BINGE watched these since lastnight and even downloaded Pinterest! 😂 I love how everything I store brand too. I live by great value 😂
i work night shift and i binge watch her, mandy in the making, the welders wife, etc.! helps the night go by faster! lol
Everything looks amazing
I love watching these videos. I remember watching one video where you said some people get aggravated that you fix your kids diff meals, why , they're your kids. People always have negative things to say 🙄
I used to do the same thing, but my kids are teenagers now and eat what I cook
A tip I’ve learned when making boxed mac n cheese; mix your milk, butter, and cheese powder into a sauce first, and then add your noodles!! Game. Changer.
Tashauna Gardalen I’ll have to try it that way next time!
Tip for left over guac top it with some milk when you put it back in the fridge
Cilantro: soups, tuna salad, scrambled eggs, Spanish rice.
Put the left over gauc in an airtight container and the gently cover with a layer of water. This works because the water stops it from oxidation and the avocado is fatty enough that the water doesn’t soak in. No nasty brown just pour off the layer of water.
Jessica Prince thanks for the tip!
Everyth+ing looked great! Definitely saving some of these for next meal plan!
Taylor Elmore thank you! 💕
I put plastic wrap on my guac and push it down so that it's touching it. Keeps the air out and it doesn't turn brown.
Heather Williams thanks for the tip!
Chop your cilantro, place it in ice cube trays and add water. When they freeze, pop them out into a freezer bag. You can throw them into dishes when you need it.
NightlyCreations thanks for the tip!
You can chop up and freeze what’s left of your cilantro. Next time you use it just stir it into your avocados and it will thaw out.
New sub here I don’t know how I stumbled across your channel but I am so glad I did so many dinner ideas I plan on making !! Thanks so much
I always save any left over avocado, it turns that weird color but its perfectly good and doesn't change the taste. Im the only one that eats it so it will last me up to 3 or 4 days
That orange Vanilla Coke Zero is amazing!!!
I guarantee you have heard this, but I love your dishes, so different n pretty, love your meals n pretty voice, wish I was a southern girl... But I'm a northern girl, in from Michigan, wish u were closer ur so sweet n you could help me lol! Keep this going please, I love them!!
Just freeze whatever cilantro you don't use in a ziplock bag!! I do it all the time and than just take out the amounts you need! Super convenient!
M R I didn’t know I could freeze cilantro! Thanks for telling me!
Tip for shredding chicken: use a hand mixer! So quick and easy!
When you put your guacamole away, put plastic wrap on it, pressed onto the surface of the guac. It will stay green for much longer!
Lime will help too since you don't put any directly into it :)
Do you put ranch in everything? It seems like it.
I feel you on the Cilantro, but if you wrap it in a paper towel and place it in a ziplock bag it will last a couple weeks!
Another tip, to keep the guac from turning, put the pit in the bowl. :)
The Kitchen Wife thanks for the tips! I love watching your stories on Instagram btw and recently subscribed to your YT channel. ❤️
Leaving the pit of the avocado in the guac is what keeps it from going that deep green!
LauraLaQuay thanks for the tip! 💕
Add citrus (lime,lemon,orange) to avacados before placing in the fridge
I use a hand mixer to shred meat. It’s quick and my fingers don’t hurt.
Hey I’m Cassie! I do that sometimes too!
I have got to try your queso chicken it looks so delicious!! I’m obsessed with all your meal ideas 💜
Mataya Ward thank you!!
Just curious, but what's with the plastic bag in the slow cooker?
Great video!!
I LOVEEEE BUFFALO CHICKEN SALADS!! 💕 everything looks so yummy as always!!!
The Welders Wife yasss! Thank you! ❤️
I hope you see this or that somebody can pass it on to a recent video for me. I tried the Great Value version of A1 and it is gross. I do like the version of steak sauce which tastes like A1 from Save-A-Lot. I can't tell the difference. I bought a bottle of A1 and I already had the one from Save-A-Lot and they tasted exactly the same to me. I always have or used to have a one in the house but you have taught me to put it on a baked potato. However I bought the Great Value like you did which was recommended to you and I tasted it and threw it away I hate to waste!
The easiest and best buffalo chicken recipe, just throw frozen chicken breasts, jar of buffalo sauce, pkg of ranch seasoning in the crock pot. I put over the ready white rice and top with some pepperjack cheese and ranch! 😋
Kassidy Redmon I’ve made that before and loved it! I served it on hamburger buns, I bet it would be amazing over rice with the pepper jack & ranch! 😍
Guac doesn’t have to be fancy! I’m all for using what you have on hand. Thanks for the ideas!
(I bought a cilantro plant this year; you can just cut off a little bit as needed. Maybe you could put one outside in a pot?)
kwilliams0507 that’s a great idea! ❤️
That queso chicken looked amazing as well as the spaghetti 😍 yumm! Love the color on your nails girl!
Home Sweet Stephanie thank you! ❤️
I love the fact she doesn’t waste any food
Yummy that slow cooker chicken is going on next weeks meal plan. Along with that ranch spaghetti
Emily Smith 😋😋
Put the guacamole in a cup top with water keeps it from turning brown when ur ready to use it just dump the water out
Great dinners! I’m always looking for new dinner ideas. Thanks for the inspirations.
Polka Dot Apron thank you!!
My gosh, Where did you get those huge sweet potatoes? They look delish
Love you vids, I’m a new subscriber from U.K. we done your mini meat loafs and they was great! Pork chops next 👌 xx
Jessy Jane thank you! I’m so happy to hear y’all liked them. 🙂
Everything looked delicious as always. I really can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Mrs. Alma Trumble thank you!! ❤️
@@KristinStepp you're so very welcome. Have a great day. God bless.
I love your what's for dinner! I fell like you use real food!
Leave the Avocado pit in your left over guacamole. It's stays fresher and greener than using line.
Leave one of the seeds in your guacamole ! It will keep it from turning black just FYI
That spaghetti looked delicious. I will have to try it. Tfs
Marie Paige thank you!
The salad looks amazing!! Yum yum
M R thank you!
Citrus is a must in guacamole to prevent that color change! It should not have turned that color in one day. I like lime in mine.
6 out of 7 days with cheese. Sounds great!!
If you squeeze fresh lime juice on the guac and put the pit in it will not darken.
You can put the avocado pit in the guacamole and it won't turn brown.
You can freeze cilantro to use it later! Just put in a plastic bag.
Dawn Trish thanks for the tip!
Wash and dry cilantro on paper towel then straight into a ziplock and put into the freezer !
You could make cilantro lime rice with the leftover cilantro. Or cilantro lime chicken.
Yvette Munguia those are great ideas!
That sweet potato was humongous!😮
BrianaKathleen17 I did Walmart grocery pick up and that’s what they chose, took a lot longer to cook than normal lol.
Dehydrate the fresh cilantro so it doesnt go bad and available on hand for future meals : )
Another tip some people dont consider is crumbling or chopping the bacon AFTER its cooked. Makes it so much easier then when its still uncooked!
Duhhhh... Why didn't I think of this? Lol thanks! Now gonna try it when I make my other recipes 🤗
kelsi ciongoli that’s normally how I do it lol. It is easier!
@@kahtrinah0521 seriously the stupidest most common sense thing ever that took me living on my own for 7-8 years to figure out! Lol
@@KristinStepp love your recipes so much, i watch every week! Love how you teach me different ideas....the bacon crumbling afterwards was a trick my aunt taught me so i figured id share!
All you need to keep the avocado from turning brown is acid. Lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar etc.
Lime juice on that guacamole cover it well and you’re good to go!!! Worse case you skim the top off yet under nice and bright green boo !!! Keep cooking baby !!!!!!
Shai Aponte thank you! ❤️
Everything looks great. Try doing a freezer and pantry challenge for a month to use up things in your pantry, fridge and freezer.
Sunflower281979 thank you!! I definitely need too.
All the food looks delicious. I enjoyed your videos.
Stacey Grier thank you!!
That was the biggest sweet potato 🍠 I’ve ever seen!
Chelsie Cox same lol! I did Walmart grocery pickup and that’s what they chose for me.
Great dinner ideas!!
Rolling laughing because I’m wearing the simply mama bear shirt right now watching this video 😂
Kori Frazier haha! It’s one of my favorites.
Okay this confirms my suspicions you all don’t eat onions ??
She doesn't like onions or mushrooms I believe.
Amber Clark oh ok I was wondering 😂
If you keeo the pit in the guacamole and put it in a seal tight container it stops it drom browning...
That's not a sweet potato, it's a way of life! :-)
That sweet potato! 😳😳
Did you know you can peel an avocado? Just thought I would let you know 😊 thanks for your videos and motivation to be a better wife/mom lol
How did u pick such a good avocado, I love them but I rarely get an nice pretty green one
HomemadeINSTYLE I did Walmart grocery pickup and that’s what they picked for me, I got lucky lol.
I would suggest buying very green hard avocados and letting them ripen for a few days at home! They'll be perfect
I love your videos! You give me so many great ideas 😊😊
Eesh Meesh thank you! ❤️
Thanks for sharing Looks like a great week of meals
Nola Surmanek thank you!!
Thank you 👍😊
What kind of bags are u using in the crock pot?
Yum! Great looking meals!
Katie J thank you!!
"Sauce with cheese cheese"
I can suggest the rest of the cilantro you can make some rice and I will give you the recipe if you like and it's yummy
Add lime or lemon to keep avocados green 👍🏻