In The Kitchen With Momma Mel

13/01/2025

Hey friends, I don’t know about you but I’m burnt out on party food and worn out from cooking it. It’s turned cold and snowy and I’m ready for some good old cozy comfort foods all made in the crockpot. I’m talking about chicken soups, cheesy beef and pasta, and of course we’ll have something covered with gravy. So grab your blanket and get cozy, let me serve it up tonight and you can make it for your family next week! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

30/12/2024

The 7 BEST Dinner Recipes of 2024: A Winner For Every Night Of The Week!
Hey friends, here we are closing out another year together and I thought it would be helpful to take a look back and pull our very favorite dinner recipes from this year into one easy to find video. This was no easy task seeing how I share about 3 or 4 recipes every week, that’s at least 150ish recipes to choose from. But I think you’re gonna love the ones we decided on. We’ve got casseroles, skillet meals, air fryer dishes, chicken, beef, fish, pasta and any flavor profile you can think of. And they’re all the very best dinner recipes of 2024! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

23/12/2024

Hey friends! Can you believe 2024 is almost over? We’ve shared a lot of delicious food and fun times together. And if there’s one thing we’ve all enjoyed this year, it’s a good crockpot recipe— they’ve been some of the most popular videos on my channel this year. So, to make life easier for you (and me!), I’ve rounded up the absolute BEST crockpot recipes of 2024 into one ultimate video. Whether you’re looking for dump-and-go meals, hearty chicken and beef dishes or comforting pastas, you’ll find it here. Hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful going into the new year! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

20/12/2024

Last-Minute Christmas Snacks, Appetizers, & Cookies (With Special Guests!)
Hey friends, if you need some last minute Christmas cookies or sweet treats, holiday appetizers or party snacks, you’re in the right place. Tonight’s video is packed full of great ideas for all of them. But what’s really special is that all tonight’s recipes are being shared by some very special guests. You’ll get to meet some new friends, catch up with some well loved familiar faces, and even go behind the scenes and have a Jammin good time with one of my besties! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

19/12/2024

Let me tell you I have been so blessed by my cherished friendship with Melonie AKA Momma Mel !!! The times we have spent together and the laughter we have shared In the kitchen is a treasure!

We have been blessed to do one more Christmas 🎄🎄 video together with our yummy and delicious Jammin And how you can enjoy them this holiday season!

Watch through the end of the video and be sure to get your holiday cheer discount code when you place an order online to continue enjoying our Jammin with friends and family! ❤️

09/12/2024

STRESS-FREE Holiday Appetizers & Party Foods! BEST EASY Appetizers for Christmas or Anytime!
Hey friends, Merry Christmas and welcome to my kitchen. If you’re looking for some quick and easy holiday appetizers, Christmas party foods, or savory treats you’ve come to the right place. Tonight’s recipes are all brand new, stress free, and some of the best I’ve ever made. You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

02/12/2024

9 Easy Christmas Treats To Make With Kids (Quick, Cute & Stress-Free Christmas Treats)
Hey friends, today I'm sharing a whole bunch of tasty, quick and easy Christmas treats that are perfect to make with kids of all ages. They’re so cute and festive plus you can make just a few for yourself or a whole batch to share! And they’re all made with simple, inexpensive, easy to find ingredients, many of which you may already have on hand. Christmas baking with kids should be fun and stress free, it’s about making memories and being together. It doesn’t have to be Pinterest perfect for your kids to love it. You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

25/11/2024

Stress Free Thanksgiving Dinner: Easy Crockpot Sides, Main & Dessert!
Hey friends, Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Well, say hello to my little friends - Thanksgiving crockpot recipes! Today, we’re making two classic homestyle sides that belong on every table, plus a hearty casserole that combines sausage, stuffing, and green beans, perfect as a main or side dish. And yes, even dessert’s happening in the crockpot! These recipes are all pretty much dump-and-go, hands-off dishes that free up your oven and make cooking for Thanksgiving a whole lot easier. Choose a few to round out your menu or make them all for a stress-free, delicious holiday feast! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

18/11/2024

10 Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Actually Make (and LOVE!) Easy Recipes For A REAL LIFE Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Hey friends, today’s video is the ultimate Thanksgiving menu resource! I’m sharing 10 delicious recipes from a copycat honey baked ham and Granny's cornbread dressing all the way through cheesy potato casserole and a chocolate eclair cake. And these are what I call “real people” food. These are some of the actual dishes that my family and I make and serve year after year for our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. They ain’t fancy but honey they’re flavorful, time tested and well loved family favorites. And they’re real easy to put together, too! You can watch by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

17/11/2024

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11/11/2024

Thanksgiving is all about those classic dishes we love and if your family’s anything like mine, they expect their favorites, they don’t want me messing up Thanksgiving by bringing some new dish they’ve never had before. But those old recipes take a lot of time and prep. So today, I’m sharing four easy side dishes and desserts that capture all the rich Thanksgiving flavors of the classics without all the fuss! Minimal dishes, simple prep, and flavors that might just taste better than the originals. So let’s make classic Thanksgiving favorites easier, one delicious shortcut at a time! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

04/11/2024

Hey friends, did you ever watch Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee on Food Network? She’d mix packaged foods with fresh ingredients to create easy and delicious meals. I loved every single thing about that show and as a young wife who struggled in the kitchen, her shortcuts made me feel like, 'I can do that!' Well, I did—and I still do! Tonight, I’m sharing my quickest, easiest semi-homemade recipes yet. They’re packed with flavor and perfect for those busy weeknights when we need every shortcut we can get! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

28/10/2024

Cozy Casseroles Your Family Will BEG You to Make Again!
Is there anything better than a cozy casserole when the weather starts to cool down? With busy days and chilly nights, casseroles are the perfect solution—easy to make, comforting, and packed with flavor. This week, I’ve made three brand-new casserole recipes, each with its own unique twist and flavor profile and each one my family loved. And as a sweet bonus, I’m sharing a fall-inspired churro dessert that puts a fun spin on a classic favorite. I can’t wait for you to try them all! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

21/10/2024

Hey friends! Ready to make dinner the easiest part of your day? Imagine tossing everything onto one sheet pan and letting the oven do the work with minimal prep, healthy options, and a perfect way to use up those veggies before they go bad. In today’s video, I’m sharing 3 new sheet pan dinners packed with fall flavors, a colorful fall snack mix you’ll love, and stick around because at the end, I’ve got some fun highlights from our recent trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains. So, if you’re ready to simplify your meals, let’s dive in! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

16/10/2024

Karen Sanders Jones second book is now available. It's got even MORE great recipes than book one does. Grab an extra one to give as a gift this Christmas 🎄 ❤️

Food & Family: 121 Delicious Recipes, Vol 2 — All my life I have had a passion for cooking and feeding others. Never in my dreams did I think I would have a cookbook, let alone a second volume. But here it is. And I want to thank everyone that has helped me to get here. I love to cook and share my...

14/10/2024

Hey friends, I’m Mel, and welcome to my kitchen! Today we’re diving into 7 of Paula Deen’s most iconic and requested dishes—everything from comforting casseroles and homestyle mains to sides, salads, and of course, dessert! Whether they’re favorites from her famous restaurant or recipes I’ve picked up from watching her for years, they’re all easy, delicious, and perfect for your family dinners. You can watch by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel