Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
3 Flavorful Quick & Easy Recipes You Should Make TONIGHT! Bursting with Flavor (Without Breaking The Bank)
Hey friends, if you’ve been to the grocery store lately and seen the prices; you are probably second guessing every item you pick up and put in your cart. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come back home and dug just a little deeper in those freezers and pantries and asked yourself, “What can I make without grocery stopping?” That’s what I did and I hope it brings you lots of inspiration for making some easy, budget-friendly dinners this week that are FULL of flavor without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching and as always I send you love from my kitchen - Mel
#inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #whatsfordinner #budgetfriendlymeals
If you’re looking for something I use, including Auntie Nono’s, the Southern Biscuit Company Formula L Biscuit Mix, and lots more; you’ll probably find it here:
My Amazon Favorites: amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
Cheeseburger Gnocchi Skillet: pinterest.com/pin/196047390021120767
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia: pinterest.com/pin/196047390020213549
Jiffy Hushpuppies: pinterest.com/pin/196047390016965867
Crack Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups: pinterest.com/pin/196047390021121302
Need some more easy meal inspiration? Check out the playlists below:
My Crockpot Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=uzeqc_3VWxk&list=PLsaNkLvMA08xmjBlgSjjB0fAuEM8Xk1XA
My One Pot/Skillet Meals Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=kSPWve08eVA&list=PLsaNkLvMA08yyJfezQXg0dtXsMFWm8Vpo
My Fall Food Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zjUzLnzTgMpoavdKwZIOfS
My Thanksgiving Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=tHAo5qvN4Ss&list=PLsaNkLvMA08zIECy-sQ7GY8hRnM4Z-zEW
My Christmas Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08xb_DIA2JDMMy5qXtDkSsRc
My What's For Dinner Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zvH71-MTBRR3stPzWR2Lmo
My Ground Beef Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wPL2IUlLkvbEPpE5ljcmWX
My Grocery Haul Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08yCUqEINsvTuvFYGt_ahyXv
My Summer & Garden Recipes Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zGPNaqWF0ntbQdb7fHCCfx
My Sweet Tea Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=z_iVa7n2X4I&list=PLsaNkLvMA08xxCRuJULH5P5VdHey-YyVp
My Breakfast Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wLJUwGn2CZ90l83HQ-8ZVY
My Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zs3mDoByMNMiT1G8lBbjN
My Baking & Desserts Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wCWmxB3mMS0EWSQ3pVoLAG
My Potluck Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08yBQs-Wjefb774N6ZH-LR3y
If you don’t have a church home or are not able to attend in person services, here is a link to my church’s YouTube channel. I encourage you to watch and when the time is right, seek a home church for you and your family. I am praying for you!
youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Here is a link for a free Bible app. It features a devotional for each day and numerous other topical reading plans. It will even read the Bible aloud for you when your hands are busy.
youversion.com/the-bible-app
If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Follow me on Instagram @inthekitchenwithmommamel
Click here for all my social media links: https://linktr.ee/MommaMel
For collaborations or business inquiries, please email me at lifewithmommamel@gmail.com
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library
Or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
3 Flavorful Quick & Easy Recipes You Should Make TONIGHT! Bursting with Flavor (Without Breaking The Bank)
Hey friends, if you’ve been to the grocery store lately and seen the prices; you are probably second guessing every item you pick up and put in your cart. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come back home and dug just a little deeper in those freezers and pantries and asked yourself, “What can I make without grocery stopping?” That’s what I did and I hope it brings you lots of inspiration for making some easy, budget-friendly dinners this week that are FULL of flavor without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching and as always I send you love from my kitchen - Mel
#inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #whatsfordinner #budgetfriendlymeals
If you’re looking for something I use, including Auntie Nono’s, the Southern Biscuit Company Formula L Biscuit Mix, and lots more; you’ll probably find it here:
My Amazon Favorites: amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
Cheeseburger Gnocchi Skillet: pinterest.com/pin/196047390021120767
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia: pinterest.com/pin/196047390020213549
Jiffy Hushpuppies: pinterest.com/pin/196047390016965867
Crack Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups: pinterest.com/pin/196047390021121302
Need some more easy meal inspiration? Check out the playlists below:
My Crockpot Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=uzeqc_3VWxk&list=PLsaNkLvMA08xmjBlgSjjB0fAuEM8Xk1XA
My One Pot/Skillet Meals Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=kSPWve08eVA&list=PLsaNkLvMA08yyJfezQXg0dtXsMFWm8Vpo
My Fall Food Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zjUzLnzTgMpoavdKwZIOfS
My Thanksgiving Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=tHAo5qvN4Ss&list=PLsaNkLvMA08zIECy-sQ7GY8hRnM4Z-zEW
My Christmas Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08xb_DIA2JDMMy5qXtDkSsRc
My What's For Dinner Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zvH71-MTBRR3stPzWR2Lmo
My Ground Beef Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wPL2IUlLkvbEPpE5ljcmWX
My Grocery Haul Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08yCUqEINsvTuvFYGt_ahyXv
My Summer & Garden Recipes Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zGPNaqWF0ntbQdb7fHCCfx
My Sweet Tea Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=z_iVa7n2X4I&list=PLsaNkLvMA08xxCRuJULH5P5VdHey-YyVp
My Breakfast Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wLJUwGn2CZ90l83HQ-8ZVY
My Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zs3mDoByMNMiT1G8lBbjN
My Baking & Desserts Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08wCWmxB3mMS0EWSQ3pVoLAG
My Potluck Favorites Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08yBQs-Wjefb774N6ZH-LR3y
If you don’t have a church home or are not able to attend in person services, here is a link to my church’s YouTube channel. I encourage you to watch and when the time is right, seek a home church for you and your family. I am praying for you!
youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Here is a link for a free Bible app. It features a devotional for each day and numerous other topical reading plans. It will even read the Bible aloud for you when your hands are busy.
youversion.com/the-bible-app
If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Follow me on Instagram @inthekitchenwithmommamel
Click here for all my social media links: https://linktr.ee/MommaMel
For collaborations or business inquiries, please email me at lifewithmommamel@gmail.com
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library
Or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
