In The Kitchen With Momma Mel

04/08/2025

If the thought of making dinner after a long day makes you want to call for pizza 🍕— I’ve got the fix!

This week’s Ready Made Meal Plan has 4 easy dinners:
✔️ Chili Cheese Fritos Taco Bake
✔️ Crispy Lemon Pepper Panko Fried Chicken (with easy sides)
✔️ Dump + Bake Italian “Marry Me” Chicken Casserole
✔️ Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Veggies & Kielbasa

All quick, all family-approved, and just enough variety to keep everyone happy at the table. 🙌

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/0bfAUoJ_X4c
What’s your go-to dinner when you’re too tired to cook? (Asking for a friend 😉)

28/07/2025

I’ve been having so much fun with the air fryer lately—and today I’m sharing 4 new recipes the whole family will love!

Whether you’re feeding kids, wanting a little snacky snack, or craving a full fish dinner, these recipes are quicker (and cheaper) than hitting the drive-thru and super satisfying.

🧀 Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs
🥯 Homemade Bagel Bites
🐟 Crispy Breaded Fish
🧄 Air Fried Cheese Curds

All made right in the air fryer—less mess, no heating up the kitchen, and everything’s done fast.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

21/07/2025

✨ If you’re looking for a delicious shortcut to get a family dinner on the table—this one’s for you! I just shared 3 brand new chicken casseroles on YouTube, and y’all… they’re GOOD. 😍

We’re talkin’:
🧀 A creamy, cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
🥓 A crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla Casserole
🍋 And a fresh, zesty Chicken Piccata Pasta Bake

And every one of these recipes starts with a rotisserie chicken to save time without losing any flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight, but good enough to make again and again.

📺 Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/PEagbAXGr40
💬 Tell me which one you’re trying first—or tag someone who needs dinner ideas!

14/07/2025

We’re already halfway through 2025—can you believe it? I’ve shared a whole lot of recipes this year, but these are the best of the best!

I’m talking about that creamy everything-stuffed chicken, my Hamburger Supreme pasta casserole, fried chicken cakes with a yummy roulade sauce, some quick and easy side dishes, and a pasta salad that’s great for summer. These are the meals y’all loved the most—and I did too!

If you’ve missed any of these along the way, now’s the time to catch up. They’re all in one video, ready to help you make dinner a little easier and a lot more delicious.

🍴 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

❤️ Let me know in the comments which one you’ve tried—or which one you’re putting on the menu this week!

07/07/2025

Y’all know around here, it’s not always about the perfect recipe—it’s about real food, real life, and the little moments in between.

This new video is a peek into our kitchen this week: an old-school chicken and veggie dinner, my easy crockpot baked potatoes, two quick pasta salads for lunch, a little protein pudding I’ve been lovin’… and yes, Patrick even made a surprise appearance at the stove! 😄

Plus, I’m sharing a bit of encouragement I just felt led to talk about—nothing planned, just something from the heart.

And if you're a fellow Jammin Jams fan, you're gonna love the summer flavors in this one! 🍑🍓🥭

▶️ Come hang out with us in the kitchen:https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel
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30/06/2025

I don’t usually get a chance to share side dishes, but these were too good not to bring y’all along for.

I made three easy, Southern-style sides for my sweet mother-in-love’s birthday dinner—and they just might steal the whole meal!

We’ve got a zesty corn salad, savory Italian crockpot potatoes, and an old Appalachian favorite I’ve been dying to make: Tennessee Onions. 😍

These are simple, flavorful, and perfect for summer get-togethers, potlucks, or Sunday dinner.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2c_UNs9Y0Zc
💛 And let me know which one you’d bring to the table!

23/06/2025

☀️ You know it’s officially summer in the South when the casseroles are creamy, the tomatoes are juicy, and somebody brings pineapple fluff to the party.

In today’s new video, I’m sharing 4 easy Southern recipes that are full of flavor and made for sharing. We’ve got:
🍖 Pulled Pork Baked Mac & Cheese
🥒 Chicken & Squash Casserole
🍅 Georgia Cracker Salad
🍍 Old-Fashioned Pineapple Fluff

These are the dishes that taste like summer in the South, and I hope they bring a little comfort (and maybe a little nostalgia) to your table too. 💛

👉 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

16/06/2025

Think casseroles are just for fall and winter? Think again—these are made for summer! ☀️

I’m sharing 3 new ground beef casseroles that are full of flavor, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknights when it’s just too hot to stand over a stove.
💛 One is fresh and colorful with summer veggies
🌶️ One has all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors
🍔 And one tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger straight off the grill—no grill needed!
I also snuck in a tropical cobbler that surprised all of us and has quickly become a family favorite.

These are all easy-to-make meals that make dinner simple—even when it’s hot out and you’re just not in the mood to cook.

▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

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09/06/2025

Hey friends! If you’re like me and want a delicious dinner without breaking a sweat, this video is for you! I’m sharing 3 Dump & Go Crockpot meals (two of them use just 3 ingredients!), plus Granny’s famous coleslaw that everyone loves, and a no-bake chocolate chip cookie pie that’s perfect for summer. These easy meals are perfect for busy days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen! You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel

07/06/2025

Hey friends can't wait to see you at the Taste of Blount 2025! Tickets are on sale now.

Calling all foodies! The Taste of Blount is back for 2025! Join us for this family-friendly food fest on September 4th, 2025 from 6-8 pm, and enjoy delicious samples from dozens of Blount County restaurants, caterers and gourmet grocers.

Returning this year is our Chef's Table experience, featuring a covered seating area, tray service, two complimentary adult beverages and a meet and greet, cooking demonstration and tasting with Blount County YouTube culinary star In The Kitchen With Momma Mel! Don't miss out - get your tickets now: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=15443

02/06/2025

💡 Dinner doesn't have to be hard! I’m sharing 3 easy shortcut dinners that are quick, budget-friendly, and full of flavor — perfect for busy weeknights!
So friends — if you’re tired of standing in the kitchen wondering what to cook tonight, this video is for you! I’m showing you three of our favorite go-to dinners using a few store-bought shortcuts and fresh ingredients to get delicious meals on the table fast.
You'll also find:
✔️ A creamy, crowd-pleasing potato salad
✔️ My tips for meal planning and cooking for just two
✔️ A genius new way I’ve been using my crockpot (you’re gonna love this!)
I truly believe that gathering around the dinner table shouldn’t be a thing of the past — and I’m here to help make it possible with simple recipes anyone can pull off. You can watch the video by clicking this link to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel #

26/05/2025

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Freedom isn't free—and we’re so thankful for those who paid the ultimate price so we can enjoy simple blessings like gathering with family around the table.
Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day filled with love, good food, and grateful hearts. ❤️🤍💙