Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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Are you really using what you already have in your pantry? Or, are you still starting from scratch every night? In today's video, I'm sharing 4 real meals I made using what I already had on hand. These are the kinds of meals that help the kitchen run smoothly. Simple. Practical. Built from pantry staples, leftovers, and a little planning ahead. ljij'ojtdtffyuhuuh
You'll see:
Pork chops with caramelized onions and apples
Black bean, kale, and potato soup
Hearty lasagna soup
Smothered pork chops over rice (a planned-over meal from earlier in the week)
This isn't about perfection. It's about making your pantry work for you and letting one meal support the next.
If you've ever felt like dinner comes around fast each night, this is for you.
#homemakingwithdenise #traditionalhomemaker #thisandthatwithdenisejordan #preppingwithdenise #aprondiva #africanamericanhomemaker #blackhousewife
WATCH NEXT ➡️ Pantry Audit: How Many Meals Can You Make?: youtu.be/tsyUcThHvTs
➡️ 20 Item Capsule Grocery Haul: youtu.be/ve2KopjZ4F0
Chapters
00:00 Pantry Meals for Weeknights or Sunday Dinner
00:15 Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Fried Apples
05:47 Black Bean, Kale, and Potato Soup
16:03 Lasagna Soup as seen on OneStopChop
23:39 Smothered Pork Chops with Rice
27:36 What it looks like to build meals from your pantry
✳️ Want to learn about waterbath canning? Check out my course, Yes You Can! A Beginner's Guide to Waterbath Canning with this link: courses.homemakingwithdenise.com/courses/waterbath-canning-course
The Weekly Dinner Rhythm Framework (Best): themodernhomeeconomist.com/7bd21d05-d89fd10f
➡️SUBSCRIBE to my channel: youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise
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➡️Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel’s home page where I share organized playlists to help you meet your homemaking and homekeeping needs.
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Dutch Oven: amzn.to/3HNOseH
Spurtles Kitchen Tools: amzn.to/48bTHiS
Rubbermaid Spoonula: amzn.to/481wQqg
Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/3OxGNox
OXO 2 Cups Measuring Cup: amzn.to/3UBXiE1
Soup ladle: amzn.to/3SRTNbc
Lemon squeezer: amzn.to/3STt123
Hands Free Motion Centered Garbage Pan amzn.to/48EebSz
Lodge cast iron skillet: amzn.to/47PEwyz
Small Sauce Pan with Lid: amzn.to/4uOPoH2
Titanium cutting board: amzn.to/4sxJxnY
Caraway Dutch Oven: amzn.to/4t0EFr8
➡️ About this music:
Good Starts courtesy of the free YouTube audio library, and ES_The First Fall of Snow, ES_ Waiting Down the Line Instrumental by Wildflowers, and ES_The Thought of You Instrumental courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound. ES_Don’t Waste My Time Instrumental by Victor Lundberg courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound.
Good Starts courtesy of the free YouTube Audio Library;
✳️Check out the Grove Collaborative and possibly get free products here with your first order: grove.co/referrer/34203904/.
✳️ Apron Diva at aprondiva.com
✳️Shop the children's books I've written:
Circus Animal Acts Paperback (Heinemann Read & Learn) April 2002 by Denise Jordan amzn.to/3ukXWbB
Circus Clown ABC (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3GCHDcZ
✳️My Tech Gear
• Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Camera amzn.to/2FGUUWj
• Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/32UxVEO
• Rode Video Mic amzn.to/2Fu871i
❤️Stay connected with Homemaking with Denise:
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Lodge cast iron skillet: amzn.to/47PEwyz Caraway Dutch Oven: amzn.to/4t0EFr8
Are you really using what you already have in your pantry? Or, are you still starting from scratch every night? In today's video, I'm sharing 4 real meals I made using what I already had on hand. These are the kinds of meals that help the kitchen run smoothly. Simple. Practical. Built from pantry staples, leftovers, and a little planning ahead. ljij'ojtdtffyuhuuh
You'll see:
Pork chops with caramelized onions and apples
Black bean, kale, and potato soup
Hearty lasagna soup
Smothered pork chops over rice (a planned-over meal from earlier in the week)
This isn't about perfection. It's about making your pantry work for you and letting one meal support the next.
If you've ever felt like dinner comes around fast each night, this is for you.
#homemakingwithdenise #traditionalhomemaker #thisandthatwithdenisejordan #preppingwithdenise #aprondiva #africanamericanhomemaker #blackhousewife
WATCH NEXT ➡️ Pantry Audit: How Many Meals Can You Make?: youtu.be/tsyUcThHvTs
➡️ 20 Item Capsule Grocery Haul: youtu.be/ve2KopjZ4F0
Chapters
00:00 Pantry Meals for Weeknights or Sunday Dinner
00:15 Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Fried Apples
05:47 Black Bean, Kale, and Potato Soup
16:03 Lasagna Soup as seen on OneStopChop
23:39 Smothered Pork Chops with Rice
27:36 What it looks like to build meals from your pantry
✳️ Want to learn about waterbath canning? Check out my course, Yes You Can! A Beginner's Guide to Waterbath Canning with this link: courses.homemakingwithdenise.com/courses/waterbath-canning-course
The Weekly Dinner Rhythm Framework (Best): themodernhomeeconomist.com/7bd21d05-d89fd10f
➡️SUBSCRIBE to my channel: youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise
➡️Sign up for my newsletter The Homemaker's Journal: eepurl.com/ip_ZIs.
➡️Sign up for the free Laundry Lab Masterclass has closed.
➡️Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel’s home page where I share organized playlists to help you meet your homemaking and homekeeping needs.
Show Notes and Affiliate Links:
✳️Visit Amazon through my storefront here: amazon.com/shop/thisandthatwithdenisejordan
✳️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of my links below are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I'll receive a small commission. It does not affect the price you pay. All items are in my storefront.
✳️ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: (See EVERYTHING in My Shop):
Dutch Oven: amzn.to/3HNOseH
Spurtles Kitchen Tools: amzn.to/48bTHiS
Rubbermaid Spoonula: amzn.to/481wQqg
Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/3OxGNox
OXO 2 Cups Measuring Cup: amzn.to/3UBXiE1
Soup ladle: amzn.to/3SRTNbc
Lemon squeezer: amzn.to/3STt123
Hands Free Motion Centered Garbage Pan amzn.to/48EebSz
Lodge cast iron skillet: amzn.to/47PEwyz
Small Sauce Pan with Lid: amzn.to/4uOPoH2
Titanium cutting board: amzn.to/4sxJxnY
Caraway Dutch Oven: amzn.to/4t0EFr8
➡️ About this music:
Good Starts courtesy of the free YouTube audio library, and ES_The First Fall of Snow, ES_ Waiting Down the Line Instrumental by Wildflowers, and ES_The Thought of You Instrumental courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound. ES_Don’t Waste My Time Instrumental by Victor Lundberg courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound.
Good Starts courtesy of the free YouTube Audio Library;
✳️Check out the Grove Collaborative and possibly get free products here with your first order: grove.co/referrer/34203904/.
✳️ Apron Diva at aprondiva.com
✳️Shop the children's books I've written:
Circus Animal Acts Paperback (Heinemann Read & Learn) April 2002 by Denise Jordan amzn.to/3ukXWbB
Circus Clown ABC (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3GCHDcZ
✳️My Tech Gear
• Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Camera amzn.to/2FGUUWj
• Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/32UxVEO
• Rode Video Mic amzn.to/2Fu871i
❤️Stay connected with Homemaking with Denise:
• Email: thisandthatwithdenise@gmail.com
• Facebook: @thisandthatwithdenise
• Instagram @homemakingwithdenise
• TikTok homemakingwithdenise
❤️Subscribe for more videos at youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise
