I just want to say how much I appreciate you embracing and wanting to return to simpler roots. Social media has a funny way of showing us the gloss and shine of everything and we forget the grounded reality. Sloppy Joes and tater tots are an awesome dinner and I grew up eating that fairly regularly! Thanks for being real, Kristin. It's nice to see there are influencers out there who aren't hiding behind the soft focus and fake sheen because, you're right, we all are just people trying to make it through and raise our families. I really appreciate that. ❤️
Thank you so much for this comment!! Social media can be so toxic and some days I want to just delete it all. I always want to remain relatable and real. ❤️
If I would serve this food to my family we would all be overweight - I always have to change ingredients to make it edible for us. There is nothing wrong to watch your weight.
@@alexsiegel3061 - So you're saying ground beef, pasta, tortillas, tomato sauce, pork, potatoes, green beans, pickles, etc. are inedible? Best of luck with what you can eat then. Also, don't be a troll. Nobody is talking about what's healthy or not on this particular comment thread.
@@HaleyFaerie14 We have serious problems with obesity - there is nothing wrong with pasta OR beef OR tortilla OR cheese OR potatoes! But you don´t have to combine high fat and high calorie food all the time. You can serve pasta with some steamed veggie and salmon/chicken WITHOUT tons of gravy or sauce. Or make a healthy veggie-based sauce. You don´t have to cover everything all the time with cheese
It’s so funny that you say homely and in America we say Homey Because homely means unattractive in American slang… I learned this from my British girlfriend who said this dinner is so homely at my house and I was so insulted because I thought my food with ugly and then we laughed about it
@@wendoxia it’s weird especially that we both speak English but interpret words differently, I think fanny is the funniest one in England fanny is NOT a bottom!🤭❤️
Cook the ribs in the crockpot first for a couple hours until tender, then place them on a cookie sheet with BBQ sauce under broiler just to get them a little crispy. Yummm
I started watching you because you're so relatable. I don't tend to watch "Pinterest worthy" cooking channels because that is not always reality. I like when you show your family eating at Wendy's on a night you didn't cook because then I think 'you know, I haven't had Wendy's in a while" and that in itself is a dinner idea. I don't have children and I like to cook but a lot of times I just don't feel like it or I just want to cook something simple (which turns out to be the most delicious meals). So I said all that to say this, please keep showing your "simple" meals because they are helping someone! Thanks for sharing! 😁
I am happy to hear that you're filming your simple "regular" meals, because that's the kinda cooking we ALL do most of the time!!! And that's what's most helpful for me... I definitely get in ruts for what sounds good and won't take hours to make. I see your video and think "yummo... I haven't made sloppy joes in ages!!!" Little giggle to share: my husband walked into the room where I was watching this video... he could hear the TV but not see it. He recognized your voice. 😊 we love it when you say you put "oil in your skillet" (in your cute accent) I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season! 😊 💗
Kristin we all understand real! Last night real was Mom has a migraine, work was stressful, I’m not feeling well and I’m tired so y’all are getting pizza. And I ordered pizza because that’s all I had the energy for. In the end all that matters is your kids are fed, they’re happy, they’re healthy and loved. It was the best parenting advice my granny gave me. She always told me so the house might be a little chaotic, there might be dirty dishes in the sink but the time you have with your kids when they are little is priceless, cherish every moment and who cares if you don’t cook a gourmet meal. The thing about is your kids are loved and they see it because you take the time to show them, they’re fed, they’re clothed, they have a roof over their heads, shoes on their little feet and they are healthy and strong. That’s all that matters. I have to remind myself of this advice sometimes when I get down on myself for not being Martha Stewart every day. You got this girl!
That ending statement got me in the feels! I think it's amazing that you want to be simple and show your real life. That's how I grew up eating, we ate balanced with a little bit of everything. we were healthy and I saw nothing wrong with it until society and social media came into play. We love the real you, And don't be afraid to show it! Anyone who has time to do Instagram worthy meals everyday might have something else messing from their life
I really, really appreciate you showing the simple, easy, non-Pinterest meals. I loooooveeeeee watching all your dinners and I get so many ideas from it but I do confess, a lot of times I’m trying to find a quick, throw together dinner and I just run out of ideas. So again, thank you so much for sharing that!!
I love the simple easy real meals. I feel like I get in a rut and can't even think of the simple go to meals. I watch for ideas and not necessarily intricate detailed recipes!
That fajita dish looks restaurant quality. There is no need to go out for it when you can make a dish like that! Everything looks great. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤️
I love that you show ALL kinds of meals weather they are just regular everyday meals or meals that are a little more special. I especially love that you talk about your family and i can really tell how much you love them!!! Thank you for sharing the meals and your family life, never change for anyone, because i think your channel is great!😁
Aww Kristin! I’m so glad that you showed the sloppy joes and said what you said. You are so right and I love how real you are! And a lot of times when you show things like that it gives me an idea of something to make. You’re the best what’s for dinner there is for sure! ❤️
Honestly… your videos are very comforting to me no matter what you’re cooking. Your videos just make me feel at home. My mama lives in eastern KY and I miss it there oh so much. Never stop doing what you love 🤍 and never let what you love doing, become a chore.
I came to you tube today to find real meals for real families. I am making my meal plan for the year and I wanted some fresh ideas. However, most channels have extravagant things that will take way too long. I found your channel and it was perfect. I appreciate you showing all of your meal ideas, especially the simple ones. I work full-time and go to school full-time. My husband has to make dinner most nights. You sharing a simple meal like sloppy joes, although easy, sparks ideas about meals I may have forgotten about. Keep it up! Thank you❤️
I started watching your videos because you have always been real. It is a channel I can take the recipes and serve my family. Never let the busy bodies get to you. Some people are only happy if they are making other people miserable. Keep doing you and you will have the loyal followers.
I love watching your meals, to me you seem like you have a lot of yummy dinners, simple ones included. I know you always show me something new, even if it's just a new spin on an old favorite it is all much appreciated. So thank you for having such a relatable channel 🖤👍🏾
I love how real you keep it!! I’m in grad school and so many of my meals after a long day are a frozen pizza and a little side salad and that’s ok! You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to make a delicious meal and get your people fed!
Kristin, every time I get into a dinner rut, I go through your most recent few videos...just watched this one for the first time and you about had me in tears talking about mom life! My oldest is 4 and puts up a fight over everything but chicken nuggets and cheesy rollups, plus I have my two younger girls at my feet every time in in the kitchen, so "simple meals" are my life right now. But your channel is the first place I go when I'm ready to break out of the rut! Love your videos, thanks for all you do!
You are awesome, Kristen! I don’t like the fancy corporate food shows, but I really enjoy your down to earth every day meals that I can afford! We relate!
I'm still new to the RUclips Creator world and I agree, it's so hard to try and come up with recipes that you want to try but are not your normal day-to-day type of meals. We have discovered a lot of great new recipes but sometimes it's not practical. Love your channel!
Your channel quickly became my favorite "cooking channel" because you are so down to earth and keep it real. It's nice to discover new recipes that are delicious, but are also something that I could realistically make after work without having to spend the entire evening in the kitchen. It's also nice to see that sometimes, we just don't feel like cooking, and a frozen pizza or takeout is okay too! 👍
Kristin, we adore you just the way your are. As a working woman with a Son out of the house, but a 90 year old Dad now in the house, I appreciate your meals and planning so much. The simple meals are JUST as important to me as the fancier meals, because I don't always have time to prep, so Thank you for sharing your family with us all.
I have a 2 and 3 year old and we do simple easy meals ALL THE TIME! As long as we feed our families there’s nothing to be ashamed of! Us moms work hard and deserve a quick meal sometimes ❤️
I really appreciate you sharing the real life meals. Sometimes you remind me of something I haven’t had in a while or even just remind me that it’s ok to have sloppy joe nights. You’re one of the real life RUclipsrs who have inspired me to share the same
You are absolutely delightful, Kristen! 🥰I always get so excited when you post a new video.🥳 Wishing you and your sweet family a very Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
I was having the same problem with pork boneless ribs… no matter what I did they were always a little dry but one day I decided to try the crockpot and it worked. Maybe it will work for you!!! Thanks for sharing
Love your videos…love how you show real every day cooking. I’m a stay at home momma & sometimes I have no idea what to cook, and not everyday has to be perfect.
I'm throwing chicken, cubed potatoes and baby carrots in the instant pot tonight with some broth and whatever seasonings are at the front of my spice rack.... 5 minutes of effort that my family will likely appreciate more than the fancy shrimp dish I made yesterday.
I've always cooked my country style pork ribs in a 9x13 or 9x9 pan I add maybe an ounce of water and brush some bbq sauce on each rib not alot just a little cover with foil and bake. It just falls apart its so tender. We had manwich last night for dinner lol nothing wrong with that. Girl you do you. I absolutely adore watching ur videos. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas & a healthy and Happy New Year! Lots of love from NC
I’m thinking because of the size of mine the cook time was just too long. Thank you so much!! I wish you the best going into Christmas & the new year! ❤️
@@KristinStepp I second what she said above. I always cook mine for just over an hour. Cook in 9x13 pan covered in foil. I also add the barbecue sauce the the last 10 mins I take off the foil to thicken up the sauce!
All of your meals are great, whether simple, every day or more complicated once in a while type meals. Your care, effort and love makes them all special! Thanks for opening your kitchen and sharing your wonderful dinners with us! Wishing you, Josh, your kids, and the rest of your family a lovely Christmas and a Fantastic New Year💕💕🎄☃️🎁
Everything looks great! So true what you said about kids preferring more simple meals like sloppy joes rather than a more complicated meal! My kids are 5,3 and almost 2 and they love stuff like that too! Thank you for sharing all your meals with us! :)
I love that you show realistic meals. So many people post recipes for the “wow factor”, for the views, and yeah they’re fun to watch but I’d never make them cause I don’t want to spend 100$ on one meal. Your videos are genuine and realistic, you cool with what you have, the meals are things that most people I know actually eat on a weekly basis :) you’re doing a great job!
That's exactly right about the kids wanting the simple things. Mine would rather have Kraft mac and cheese than the homemade kind. And love your channel. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I love your videos and to me you are so “real” and down to earth! I have grown children but love to see the recipies you cook for your family. It’s fun to look to Pinterest for ideas but not a realty for most. Keep doing what you do!
Love your videos Kristin, simple meals or fancy it’s all good. Just enjoy seeing the meals and what you put together, always gives ideas and reminders of things to make! So thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄
I've only done it with beef ribs (with a bone) but I'm sure any ribs would work! Coat your ribs in mild american mustard (the yellow bottle stuff) pop them in a container and pour in a bottle/can of beer/cider/cola. Pop in the fridge overnight. In the morning add them to a slow cooker with the liquid and cook on low until tender. Remove from the liquid, add bbq sauce and pop under the grill/in the oven until as caramelized as you like
And I thought I couldn't love you anymore and here you go! Girl that was the realest thing ever! I'm a mother of 3 and I love your videos. Especially the simple ones because most of the time that's what's we're all doing! Your channel will always be one of my favorites! ❤️❤️
I absolutely am thankful that you show simple meals that is real life. I have teens and work full time. You really help me make my meal plan. Happy New Year 🎊
Hi, Kristin. "Basic meals" are pretty much what most of us eat daily. I love that you're showing more of them. For me, it's not so much a fancy recipe, but an easy, get-it-on-the-table idea that we love. I want to wish you, Josh, and your entire family a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday season and a great New Year. Take good care, hon.
I wanted to pop in and say thank you! I WANT to see the "simple" nights. Sometimes, I get caught up in "Pinterest worthy" dinners (or trying to) (and I'M NOT A RUclipsR!). I forget about the simple things to cook. Showing the "simple nights" reminds me of those things and girl.... I put Manwich on my shopping list this week, so thank you!
You seriously have helped me so much with cooking and recipes me and my fiancé got our first place together. I know how to make really simple things but when it comes to like seasoning things I have problems with. I appreciate you so so much.
I love simple meals & I find u relatable because of ur simple meals. My husband & I make our sloppy joes open face on Texas toast sometimes. It's realllllyyy good. When I have it on bread I like to do it open face & toast the bread. Helps the sandwich hold up
I love your channel! Easy meals every day at my house, if I cook at all. You do you, zero judgement from your loyal viewers! Great content! Have a Merry Christmas and God bless!
I loved the whole video! I loved your ending message even more! Normal is wonderful! We need more of that, natural and normal, not polished and perfect. The polish and perfection is great to strive for from time to time but not all the time, as that can make a person feel bad when the absolute best outcome doesn’t happen. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!
I’ve stopped even trying to cook ribs because mine never turn out well 🤦🏻♀️ I love your videos because they’re simple meals that you can realistically cook with a family. Love everything!
My husband is an OTR truck driver. When he comes home he begs for manwich meatloaf and hamburger helper. Merry Christmas and glad you and your family are safe after the storm!
we make our country style ribs in the crockpot with a mixture of equal parts ketchup and brown sugar (about 1c each give or take) and eyeball some worcestershire sauce .. cook 'em low and slow until they're nice and tender!! comes out excellent every time!! got this recipe from my husbands grandmother, its a true winner, you should definitely give it a try 🐖
If you're doing the ribs in the oven, put a little bit of water in the bottom of your pan and cover with aluminum foil until the last few minutes. It really makes a difference! Thank you for showing the simple meals! There is so much pressure on us moms with social media only showing the "great" stuff. It's refreshing to see real life, so keep em comin!! Merry Christmas!
Pleaseeeeee know how much ppl appreciate you! I watch this channel for ideas and for comfort. I live by your Mexican rice recipe and I feel like I can try to cook because you make recipes so manageable! Please keep going because your content is so great!
I may speak for myself, but please continue to be yourself! You inspire me, and I’m sure, thousands of others. Let’s see what you cook and make for your family. I don’t know many that eat five star meals on the daily. Let’s be honest, our heart craves home cooking any day. Keep it up!! You are awesome!!
I love your meals and your channel because you are relatable! Love the simple meals just as much as the more complicated ones. Thank you for being yourself. That's what we love about you🥰
Catching up on a video I missed. Your dad’s chicken and noodles looks exactly like the kind my husband makes, his mom’s recipe. I’ve never seen anyone else make it like that! It’s one of our favorites! Everything looks delicious as always!
Keep up the great videos! I love those easy meals too. We don’t always have the time or energy to go all out, especially with two kids and a hubby…as long as they eat it’s a win for me! 🥰
I think it’s a good thing to show the easier meals because their are young ladies out there that may not know how to cook easy meals and it gives them ideas.
I just love your spirit! You are such an inspiration and I love watching your videos. I can find fancy special occasion meals all over Instagram but I like to watch people make realistic meals for their families on RUclips because that’s more relatable. Keep being authentic, us subscribers love you for it!
I love you posting the stuff that is real! I would have never thought to add a pickle to side of the sloppy Joe’s! Such a great idea! Simple but I feel like it would make the meal!
I love when you show the great meals your dad cooks for yall. What a blessing! Has he ever been in your videos? Would enjoy seeing y’all cook together or even a video dedicated to his best recipes💚 and I love how you are always keeping it real with what you cook…there is nothing wrong with a frozen meal here and there…it’s better than being hungry! (Personally I love a good frozen pizza -it’s a weekly thing at my house lol!) Edited: I always cook my country style ribs in a casserole dish covered with foil--low and slow. Maybe cooking them on a sheet pan is drying them out -too much heat circulating around them…if that makes sense.
Hi! My sister taught me to make boneless ribs in the crockpot! Just cover the ribs in bbq sauce and a little water and cook on low. They come out perfect every time.
I have learned over the years to par boil my ribs bone in or bone less season the water like your hearts desire and then finsh in the oven like 25ish minutes and then sauce ...juice ribs and chicken breast every time
Idk about everyone else, but I’m tired of watching “perfect Pinterest” RUclipsrs. I want real and authentic and I always feel like I get that from watching u so THANK YOU for being real and for being urself!! ❤️
I Love your videos! Your dishes inspire me and I love when you show simple real life dinners. Cuz as Moms we can't always cook gourmet meals 😂 Merry Christmas to you and your family
I absolutely love your channel!You are the real deal everything you fix is just Right up my alley I’m a mom of 4 kids and my husband works in Franklin Kentucky he is a team leader at Toyota automotive and I’m always left with having all the kids through the day and scratching my head a lot of times on what to make for supper I found your channel a few weeks ago and I’ve been following you I’m super glad I have
LOVED this video!! My favorite RUclipsrs are the women who are REAL. Remember, even the Pinterest ladies aren't living Pinterest worthy lives every second of every day! 😄
I do boneless pork ribs in the crockpot to allow them to cook low and slow all day--just seasoning them with salt and pepper. Then I take the ribs out, put them on a rack over a baking sheet, put the BBQ sauce on like you have it in your video, and pop it under the broiler for just a few minutes. They get nice and sticky while still being tender. Hope that helps!
We use the instant pot for ribs! I used to use the crock pot but now only use the instant pot! Generally we use boneless beef ribs but I am sure that pork ribs would work well too. The rub is 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder (and you can add cayenne pepper if you like it more spicy). Then I coat them lightly in bbq sauce and put them in the instant pot with beef broth instead of water. Cook on manual for 45 minutes. They come out fall apart tender every time.
You’re doing a great job and very real! Even homemade dough is not in my cookbook so kudos for that but it comes down to convenience, affordability, time and most importantly (preference) what you know everyone will eat! Fed is best!
I love your videos, whether you are making a homemade recipe, or sloppy joes and tater tots! Gives me ideas on what to have for dinner! Some of those simple dinners (like sloppy joes) come in handy when I'm having brain freeze on dinner dishes! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I wouldn't want you to make content that you are not happy with! be yourself and if people don't like it, then move along! I think you were one of the first you tubers that I ever started watching! keep it real, gurl! love ya! xoxo
I will cook everything. It looks so yummy. I like the simple stuff. My son is grown but i am disabled an the simple stuff is the easiest to fix. Thanks for your videos. Been watching for a couples of years now.
No one in this world makes pinterest worthy meals everyday. We ALL make real meals. You ere the 1st whats for dinner channel I ever started watching. I love what you do. Keep it up
You are such a delight! I’ve had so much fun getting to know you and your fam. It feels so neighborly. Your dad’s chicken and noodles looks just like my mom’s. She poached a whole chicken to make it. We put it on mashed potato’s. So so good. Merry Christmas 😁
I love the realness! We don’t all have the time or the money to spend on some of these meals that you see here on RUclips!! Especially with picky younger kids!! Keep doing what your doing!! Love your videos!!😍
I enjoy every video I watch of yours & I have been watching for a long time. I enjoy seeing all the things you do for your family & how sweet you are. Halloween, birthdays, holidays, you make memories. I have learned so many helpful tips from you & I appreciate your effoets. Merry Christmas 🎄❤
I make my ribs in the crockpot with pineapple juice. After cooking low for 6 hours or so I put them on a pan and coat in sweet baby rays bbq sauce and caramelize in the oven for a few minutes. So yummy!
I love your channel you are my absolute fav! You always just get to cooking ur not always talking about everything else besides I mean don’t get me wrong every time u do u love it but sometimes u know we’re trying to follow a recipe and we have to skip into we’re it shows the cooking part which is why I love u so much! U do talk about life and the fam but show the food process and when u do u barley do it! You are a mom a wife and doing this takes time and u make it known u don’t ever come as off a perfect actor type of thing if that makes sense lol love ur videos so much!!! Everything about them !!! Even my kids watch ur videos with me I’m so happy I get to pass these recipes down to them than they see ur kids and get happy like see if they can u can! So ty so much for taking the time to do these ! ❤️❤️🙌
Josh is so cute! Love love your channel :) I look forward to each video! Thank you for being honest about being a real mom, I often wonder how people do it!
I just want to say how much I appreciate you embracing and wanting to return to simpler roots. Social media has a funny way of showing us the gloss and shine of everything and we forget the grounded reality. Sloppy Joes and tater tots are an awesome dinner and I grew up eating that fairly regularly! Thanks for being real, Kristin. It's nice to see there are influencers out there who aren't hiding behind the soft focus and fake sheen because, you're right, we all are just people trying to make it through and raise our families. I really appreciate that. ❤️
Thank you so much for this comment!! Social media can be so toxic and some days I want to just delete it all. I always want to remain relatable and real. ❤️
If I would serve this food to my family we would all be overweight - I always have to change ingredients to make it edible for us. There is nothing wrong to watch your weight.
@@alexsiegel3061 - So you're saying ground beef, pasta, tortillas, tomato sauce, pork, potatoes, green beans, pickles, etc. are inedible? Best of luck with what you can eat then. Also, don't be a troll. Nobody is talking about what's healthy or not on this particular comment thread.
@@alexsiegel3061 You sound like a snob. Go away.
@@HaleyFaerie14 We have serious problems with obesity - there is nothing wrong with pasta OR beef OR tortilla OR cheese OR potatoes! But you don´t have to combine high fat and high calorie food all the time. You can serve pasta with some steamed veggie and salmon/chicken WITHOUT tons of gravy or sauce. Or make a healthy veggie-based sauce. You don´t have to cover everything all the time with cheese
As an English person it’s great to see homely meals from another country gave me a few ideas ❤️
It’s so funny that you say homely and in America we say Homey Because homely means unattractive in American slang… I learned this from my British girlfriend who said this dinner is so homely at my house and I was so insulted because I thought my food with ugly and then we laughed about it
@@wendoxia it’s weird especially that we both speak English but interpret words differently, I think fanny is the funniest one in England fanny is NOT a bottom!🤭❤️
@@ladygrinningsoul992🤚🤚🤚 ooh, me, me, me😁😁😁. I know what fanny means in Britspeak. It's the front not the bottom of female anatomy😋
@@barbarapearson5896 👍
Cook the ribs in the crockpot first for a couple hours until tender, then place them on a cookie sheet with BBQ sauce under broiler just to get them a little crispy. Yummm
Yes this is the absolute BEST way to make country style ribs 🥰
Instant pot with beer instead of water is even better (15 min)
I started watching you because you're so relatable. I don't tend to watch "Pinterest worthy" cooking channels because that is not always reality. I like when you show your family eating at Wendy's on a night you didn't cook because then I think 'you know, I haven't had Wendy's in a while" and that in itself is a dinner idea. I don't have children and I like to cook but a lot of times I just don't feel like it or I just want to cook something simple (which turns out to be the most delicious meals). So I said all that to say this, please keep showing your "simple" meals because they are helping someone! Thanks for sharing! 😁
Thank you sooo much for this comment! I needed it! ❤️❤️❤️
@@KristinStepp You're very welcome!! Patiently awaiting the next video! 😁
Babes, we LOVE the simple stuff. We just want to make good meals that doesn’t take too many ingredients to make! You’re doing great!
I am happy to hear that you're filming your simple "regular" meals, because that's the kinda cooking we ALL do most of the time!!! And that's what's most helpful for me... I definitely get in ruts for what sounds good and won't take hours to make. I see your video and think "yummo... I haven't made sloppy joes in ages!!!"
Little giggle to share: my husband walked into the room where I was watching this video... he could hear the TV but not see it. He recognized your voice. 😊 we love it when you say you put "oil in your skillet" (in your cute accent)
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season! 😊 💗
Kristin we all understand real! Last night real was Mom has a migraine, work was stressful, I’m not feeling well and I’m tired so y’all are getting pizza. And I ordered pizza because that’s all I had the energy for. In the end all that matters is your kids are fed, they’re happy, they’re healthy and loved. It was the best parenting advice my granny gave me. She always told me so the house might be a little chaotic, there might be dirty dishes in the sink but the time you have with your kids when they are little is priceless, cherish every moment and who cares if you don’t cook a gourmet meal. The thing about is your kids are loved and they see it because you take the time to show them, they’re fed, they’re clothed, they have a roof over their heads, shoes on their little feet and they are healthy and strong. That’s all that matters. I have to remind myself of this advice sometimes when I get down on myself for not being Martha Stewart every day. You got this girl!
That ending statement got me in the feels! I think it's amazing that you want to be simple and show your real life. That's how I grew up eating, we ate balanced with a little bit of everything. we were healthy and I saw nothing wrong with it until society and social media came into play. We love the real you, And don't be afraid to show it! Anyone who has time to do Instagram worthy meals everyday might have something else messing from their life
Ever since I started making my boneless ribs in the Crockpot I won't go back to oven baked! So juicy!!💙
I really, really appreciate you showing the simple, easy, non-Pinterest meals. I loooooveeeeee watching all your dinners and I get so many ideas from it but I do confess, a lot of times I’m trying to find a quick, throw together dinner and I just run out of ideas. So again, thank you so much for sharing that!!
I love the simple easy real meals. I feel like I get in a rut and can't even think of the simple go to meals. I watch for ideas and not necessarily intricate detailed recipes!
That fajita dish looks restaurant quality. There is no need to go out for it when you can make a dish like that! Everything looks great. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤️
That’s the best compliment, thank you so much!! ❤️
I love that you show ALL kinds of meals weather they are just regular everyday meals or meals that are a little more special. I especially love that you talk about your family and i can really tell how much you love them!!! Thank you for sharing the meals and your family life, never change for anyone, because i think your channel is great!😁
Aww Kristin! I’m so glad that you showed the sloppy joes and said what you said. You are so right and I love how real you are! And a lot of times when you show things like that it gives me an idea of something to make. You’re the best what’s for dinner there is for sure! ❤️
Honestly… your videos are very comforting to me no matter what you’re cooking. Your videos just make me feel at home. My mama lives in eastern KY and I miss it there oh so much. Never stop doing what you love 🤍 and never let what you love doing, become a chore.
I came to you tube today to find real meals for real families. I am making my meal plan for the year and I wanted some fresh ideas. However, most channels have extravagant things that will take way too long. I found your channel and it was perfect. I appreciate you showing all of your meal ideas, especially the simple ones. I work full-time and go to school full-time. My husband has to make dinner most nights. You sharing a simple meal like sloppy joes, although easy, sparks ideas about meals I may have forgotten about. Keep it up! Thank you❤️
I started watching your videos because you have always been real. It is a channel I can take the recipes and serve my family. Never let the busy bodies get to you. Some people are only happy if they are making other people miserable. Keep doing you and you will have the loyal followers.
I love watching your meals, to me you seem like you have a lot of yummy dinners, simple ones included. I know you always show me something new, even if it's just a new spin on an old favorite it is all much appreciated. So thank you for having such a relatable channel 🖤👍🏾
I love how real you keep it!! I’m in grad school and so many of my meals after a long day are a frozen pizza and a little side salad and that’s ok! You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to make a delicious meal and get your people fed!
I would love to see a cook with me video with your dad. His food always looks so delicious. 😋
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Love your videos, no matter what you make. They just feel like "home" - warm & cozy!! Wishing you and your family a happy holiday!!
Kristin, every time I get into a dinner rut, I go through your most recent few videos...just watched this one for the first time and you about had me in tears talking about mom life! My oldest is 4 and puts up a fight over everything but chicken nuggets and cheesy rollups, plus I have my two younger girls at my feet every time in in the kitchen, so "simple meals" are my life right now. But your channel is the first place I go when I'm ready to break out of the rut! Love your videos, thanks for all you do!
You are awesome, Kristen! I don’t like the fancy corporate food shows, but I really enjoy your down to earth every day meals that I can afford! We relate!
I'm still new to the RUclips Creator world and I agree, it's so hard to try and come up with recipes that you want to try but are not your normal day-to-day type of meals. We have discovered a lot of great new recipes but sometimes it's not practical. Love your channel!
Your channel quickly became my favorite "cooking channel" because you are so down to earth and keep it real. It's nice to discover new recipes that are delicious, but are also something that I could realistically make after work without having to spend the entire evening in the kitchen. It's also nice to see that sometimes, we just don't feel like cooking, and a frozen pizza or takeout is okay too! 👍
Humble honest family cooking is where it’s at!!!
Kristin, we adore you just the way your are. As a working woman with a Son out of the house, but a 90 year old Dad now in the house, I appreciate your meals and planning so much. The simple meals are JUST as important to me as the fancier meals, because I don't always have time to prep, so Thank you for sharing your family with us all.
I have a 2 and 3 year old and we do simple easy meals ALL THE TIME! As long as we feed our families there’s nothing to be ashamed of! Us moms work hard and deserve a quick meal sometimes ❤️
I really appreciate you sharing the real life meals. Sometimes you remind me of something I haven’t had in a while or even just remind me that it’s ok to have sloppy joe nights. You’re one of the real life RUclipsrs who have inspired me to share the same
You are absolutely delightful, Kristen! 🥰I always get so excited when you post a new video.🥳 Wishing you and your sweet family a very Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
Aw thank you so much!! I hope you have an amazing Christmas & new year! 💜
I was having the same problem with pork boneless ribs… no matter what I did they were always a little dry but one day I decided to try the crockpot and it worked. Maybe it will work for you!!! Thanks for sharing
I was going to suggest this if Noone else did! My go to with all ribs
Love your videos…love how you show real every day cooking. I’m a stay at home momma & sometimes I have no idea what to cook, and not everyday has to be perfect.
I'm throwing chicken, cubed potatoes and baby carrots in the instant pot tonight with some broth and whatever seasonings are at the front of my spice rack.... 5 minutes of effort that my family will likely appreciate more than the fancy shrimp dish I made yesterday.
I love how down to earth and simple and sweet you are. It’s so refreshing to see how you keep it real and I find your videos so inspirational.
I love the simple things I’ve cooked for years. Thanks for highlighting them.
I've always cooked my country style pork ribs in a 9x13 or 9x9 pan I add maybe an ounce of water and brush some bbq sauce on each rib not alot just a little cover with foil and bake. It just falls apart its so tender. We had manwich last night for dinner lol nothing wrong with that. Girl you do you. I absolutely adore watching ur videos. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas & a healthy and Happy New Year! Lots of love from NC
I’m thinking because of the size of mine the cook time was just too long. Thank you so much!! I wish you the best going into Christmas & the new year! ❤️
@@KristinStepp I second what she said above. I always cook mine for just over an hour. Cook in 9x13 pan covered in foil. I also add the barbecue sauce the the last 10 mins I take off the foil to thicken up the sauce!
All of your meals are great, whether simple, every day or more complicated once in a while type meals. Your care, effort and love makes them all special! Thanks for opening your kitchen and sharing your wonderful dinners with us! Wishing you, Josh, your kids, and the rest of your family a lovely Christmas and a Fantastic New Year💕💕🎄☃️🎁
Everything looks great! So true what you said about kids preferring more simple meals like sloppy joes rather than a more complicated meal! My kids are 5,3 and almost 2 and they love stuff like that too! Thank you for sharing all your meals with us! :)
I love that you show realistic meals. So many people post recipes for the “wow factor”, for the views, and yeah they’re fun to watch but I’d never make them cause I don’t want to spend 100$ on one meal. Your videos are genuine and realistic, you cool with what you have, the meals are things that most people I know actually eat on a weekly basis :) you’re doing a great job!
That's exactly right about the kids wanting the simple things. Mine would rather have Kraft mac and cheese than the homemade kind. And love your channel. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I love your videos and to me you are so “real” and down to earth! I have grown children but love to see the recipies you cook for your family. It’s fun to look to Pinterest for ideas but not a realty for most. Keep doing what you do!
Love your videos Kristin, simple meals or fancy it’s all good. Just enjoy seeing the meals and what you put together, always gives ideas and reminders of things to make! So thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄
Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas!! ❤️
I've only done it with beef ribs (with a bone) but I'm sure any ribs would work! Coat your ribs in mild american mustard (the yellow bottle stuff) pop them in a container and pour in a bottle/can of beer/cider/cola. Pop in the fridge overnight. In the morning add them to a slow cooker with the liquid and cook on low until tender. Remove from the liquid, add bbq sauce and pop under the grill/in the oven until as caramelized as you like
And I thought I couldn't love you anymore and here you go! Girl that was the realest thing ever! I'm a mother of 3 and I love your videos. Especially the simple ones because most of the time that's what's we're all doing! Your channel will always be one of my favorites! ❤️❤️
I absolutely am thankful that you show simple meals that is real life. I have teens and work full time. You really help me make my meal plan. Happy New Year 🎊
Yes!!! I’ve gotten so many ideas from you. What may be boring and simple to you might be completely new to someone else!
Hi, Kristin. "Basic meals" are pretty much what most of us eat daily. I love that you're showing more of them. For me, it's not so much a fancy recipe, but an easy, get-it-on-the-table idea that we love. I want to wish you, Josh, and your entire family a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday season and a great New Year. Take good care, hon.
I wanted to pop in and say thank you! I WANT to see the "simple" nights. Sometimes, I get caught up in "Pinterest worthy" dinners (or trying to) (and I'M NOT A RUclipsR!). I forget about the simple things to cook. Showing the "simple nights" reminds me of those things and girl.... I put Manwich on my shopping list this week, so thank you!
You seriously have helped me so much with cooking and recipes me and my fiancé got our first place together. I know how to make really simple things but when it comes to like seasoning things I have problems with. I appreciate you so so much.
I definitely appreciate reality over perfection!
I love simple meals & I find u relatable because of ur simple meals. My husband & I make our sloppy joes open face on Texas toast sometimes. It's realllllyyy good. When I have it on bread I like to do it open face & toast the bread. Helps the sandwich hold up
I love your channel! Easy meals every day at my house, if I cook at all. You do you, zero judgement from your loyal viewers! Great content! Have a Merry Christmas and God bless!
I loved the whole video! I loved your ending message even more! Normal is wonderful! We need more of that, natural and normal, not polished and perfect. The polish and perfection is great to strive for from time to time but not all the time, as that can make a person feel bad when the absolute best outcome doesn’t happen. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!
I’ve stopped even trying to cook ribs because mine never turn out well 🤦🏻♀️ I love your videos because they’re simple meals that you can realistically cook with a family. Love everything!
My husband is an OTR truck driver. When he comes home he begs for manwich meatloaf and hamburger helper. Merry Christmas and glad you and your family are safe after the storm!
My husband prefers things like that too. Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas ❤️❤️
we make our country style ribs in the crockpot with a mixture of equal parts ketchup and brown sugar (about 1c each give or take) and eyeball some worcestershire sauce .. cook 'em low and slow until they're nice and tender!! comes out excellent every time!! got this recipe from my husbands grandmother, its a true winner, you should definitely give it a try 🐖
If you're doing the ribs in the oven, put a little bit of water in the bottom of your pan and cover with aluminum foil until the last few minutes. It really makes a difference! Thank you for showing the simple meals! There is so much pressure on us moms with social media only showing the "great" stuff. It's refreshing to see real life, so keep em comin!! Merry Christmas!
Pleaseeeeee know how much ppl appreciate you! I watch this channel for ideas and for comfort. I live by your Mexican rice recipe and I feel like I can try to cook because you make recipes so manageable! Please keep going because your content is so great!
Omg I love the basic and simple meals! Sometimes I forget about sloppy joes and I love them. ❤️
I may speak for myself, but please continue to be yourself! You inspire me, and I’m sure, thousands of others. Let’s see what you cook and make for your family. I don’t know many that eat five star meals on the daily. Let’s be honest, our heart craves home cooking any day. Keep it up!! You are awesome!!
I love your meals and your channel because you are relatable! Love the simple meals just as much as the more complicated ones. Thank you for being yourself. That's what we love about you🥰
Catching up on a video I missed. Your dad’s chicken and noodles looks exactly like the kind my husband makes, his mom’s recipe. I’ve never seen anyone else make it like that! It’s one of our favorites! Everything looks delicious as always!
Keep up the great videos! I love those easy meals too. We don’t always have the time or energy to go all out, especially with two kids and a hubby…as long as they eat it’s a win for me! 🥰
Please show “reality” that’s what I’m here for!! I love everything you show.
Be yourself is perfect. I love that you said that.
I think it’s a good thing to show the easier meals because their are young ladies out there that may not know how to cook easy meals and it gives them ideas.
I just love your spirit! You are such an inspiration and I love watching your videos. I can find fancy special occasion meals all over Instagram but I like to watch people make realistic meals for their families on RUclips because that’s more relatable. Keep being authentic, us subscribers love you for it!
I love you posting the stuff that is real! I would have never thought to add a pickle to side of the sloppy Joe’s! Such a great idea! Simple but I feel like it would make the meal!
I love the recipes and meals you share because it’s the same kind of stuff we all eat. Your foods always looks like a feast!
I love these realistic meals! Not many videos like this on RUclips anymore!
I love when you show the great meals your dad cooks for yall. What a blessing! Has he ever been in your videos? Would enjoy seeing y’all cook together or even a video dedicated to his best recipes💚 and I love how you are always keeping it real with what you cook…there is nothing wrong with a frozen meal here and there…it’s better than being hungry! (Personally I love a good frozen pizza -it’s a weekly thing at my house lol!) Edited: I always cook my country style ribs in a casserole dish covered with foil--low and slow. Maybe cooking them on a sheet pan is drying them out -too much heat circulating around them…if that makes sense.
Hi! My sister taught me to make boneless ribs in the crockpot! Just cover the ribs in bbq sauce and a little water and cook on low. They come out perfect every time.
Thanks for always being your genuine authentic self! This is why we follow you! You are down to earth and so relatable! Stay blessed 💕
I have learned over the years to par boil my ribs bone in or bone less season the water like your hearts desire and then finsh in the oven like 25ish minutes and then sauce ...juice ribs and chicken breast every time
I totally support you going back to showing normal, easy meals! That's how we roll 😂 Love all your videos and that vodka sauce is on my list ☑️
Chicken and noodles with cornbread is definitely one of my favorite comfort foods.
You keep on being you....that's what I love about your channel!
Idk about everyone else, but I’m tired of watching “perfect Pinterest” RUclipsrs. I want real and authentic and I always feel like I get that from watching u so THANK YOU for being real and for being urself!! ❤️
I love the simpler meals and knowing your relatable 🙌
I Love your videos! Your dishes inspire me and I love when you show simple real life dinners. Cuz as Moms we can't always cook gourmet meals 😂 Merry Christmas to you and your family
I love all your meal ideas. You are my favorite what’s for dinner channel. I am happy to see all of your meals!
I loved all these ideas! Everything looks delicious. You are a great cook!!
I absolutely love your channel!You are the real deal everything you fix is just Right up my alley I’m a mom of 4 kids and my husband works in Franklin Kentucky he is a team leader at Toyota automotive and I’m always left with having all the kids through the day and scratching my head a lot of times on what to make for supper I found your channel a few weeks ago and I’ve been following you I’m super glad I have
LOVED this video!! My favorite RUclipsrs are the women who are REAL. Remember, even the Pinterest ladies aren't living Pinterest worthy lives every second of every day! 😄
I do boneless pork ribs in the crockpot to allow them to cook low and slow all day--just seasoning them with salt and pepper. Then I take the ribs out, put them on a rack over a baking sheet, put the BBQ sauce on like you have it in your video, and pop it under the broiler for just a few minutes. They get nice and sticky while still being tender. Hope that helps!
I love how real and relatable you are!! Thank you for the great dinner ideas!
We use the instant pot for ribs! I used to use the crock pot but now only use the instant pot! Generally we use boneless beef ribs but I am sure that pork ribs would work well too. The rub is 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder (and you can add cayenne pepper if you like it more spicy). Then I coat them lightly in bbq sauce and put them in the instant pot with beef broth instead of water. Cook on manual for 45 minutes. They come out fall apart tender every time.
You’re doing a great job and very real! Even homemade dough is not in my cookbook so kudos for that but it comes down to convenience, affordability, time and most importantly (preference) what you know everyone will eat! Fed is best!
I love your videos, whether you are making a homemade recipe, or sloppy joes and tater tots! Gives me ideas on what to have for dinner! Some of those simple dinners (like sloppy joes) come in handy when I'm having brain freeze on dinner dishes! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I wouldn't want you to make content that you are not happy with! be yourself and if people don't like it, then move along! I think you were one of the first you tubers that I ever started watching! keep it real, gurl! love ya! xoxo
I will cook everything. It looks so yummy. I like the simple stuff. My son is grown but i am disabled an the simple stuff is the easiest to fix. Thanks for your videos. Been watching for a couples of years now.
I LOVE your videos! Just be you, we all love you for who you are and you make THEEEEE BEST youtube videos! Happy New Years!🥳
No one in this world makes pinterest worthy meals everyday. We ALL make real meals. You ere the 1st whats for dinner channel I ever started watching. I love what you do. Keep it up
You are such a delight! I’ve had so much fun getting to know you and your fam. It feels so neighborly.
Your dad’s chicken and noodles looks just like my mom’s. She poached a whole chicken to make it. We put it on mashed potato’s. So so good.
Merry Christmas 😁
I love the realness! We don’t all have the time or the money to spend on some of these meals that you see here on RUclips!! Especially with picky younger kids!! Keep doing what your doing!! Love your videos!!😍
I enjoy every video I watch of yours & I have been watching for a long time. I enjoy seeing all the things you do for your family & how sweet you are. Halloween, birthdays, holidays, you make memories. I have learned so many helpful tips from you & I appreciate your effoets. Merry Christmas 🎄❤
I love seeing the easy meals too!! Because we all need easy meal ideas too!!
I make my ribs in the crockpot with pineapple juice. After cooking low for 6 hours or so I put them on a pan and coat in sweet baby rays bbq sauce and caramelize in the oven for a few minutes. So yummy!
I love your channel you are my absolute fav! You always just get to cooking ur not always talking about everything else besides I mean don’t get me wrong every time u do u love it but sometimes u know we’re trying to follow a recipe and we have to skip into we’re it shows the cooking part which is why I love u so much! U do talk about life and the fam but show the food process and when u do u barley do it! You are a mom a wife and doing this takes time and u make it known u don’t ever come as off a perfect actor type of thing if that makes sense lol love ur videos so much!!! Everything about them !!! Even my kids watch ur videos with me I’m so happy I get to pass these recipes down to them than they see ur kids and get happy like see if they can u can! So ty so much for taking the time to do these ! ❤️❤️🙌
Josh is so cute! Love love your channel :) I look forward to each video! Thank you for being honest about being a real mom, I often wonder how people do it!