Meal Plan with me AND Cook with me! (And make the best use of leftovers)

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  • Meal planning has changed my life and I can't imagine ever going back. It has taken a load of stress off of my weeks, and I'd love to show you how you can start meal planning too! ANNND you don't just get to meal plan with me, but you also get to cook with me 👩‍🍳
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  • @sarahwalshaghajanian8596
    @sarahwalshaghajanian8596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Where have you been all my mom life, That Awkward Mom? Please keep the amazing and hilarious content coming. Power to the moms!

  • @abell6h
    @abell6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    This is the most realistic meal plan ive ever seen!

    • @ashleyapplebanana
      @ashleyapplebanana 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too! Now I want all her meal plans! I don’t have the mind to know what comes after what!!

  • @Loveshell7
    @Loveshell7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Years ago, I didn't have any crackers or bread crumbs, so came about my Mexican Meatloaf.
    I added crushed tortilla chips, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion, cheddar cheese, hotel, tablespoons of salsa or rotel, egg & ground beef. You can put Enchilada sauce & cheese on top or omit salsa in meatloaf & put salsa on top with cheese.🎉

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw a meme recently that said the hardest thing about being an adult is realizing you have to plan meals every single day for the rest of your life!

  • @mamareads43
    @mamareads43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I subscribe to lots of “mom content” channels, and I must say that you, Ariel, are the ONLY TH-camr that genuinely makes my day better every time. The only one. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brings me joy to hear ❤️💙💚

  • @vinaigrettchen
    @vinaigrettchen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I made the pumpkin chili tonight and it was DELICIOUS! My husband is a really good cook and we like to discuss how we’d improve a dish while we eat it for the first time, but we had ZERO notes on this one! It’s perfect as is, and it was so easy. It’s going in our regular rotation. I want to try the drumsticks too! Thanks for the great ideas; seeing you make it gives me confidence that I can do it too :)

  • @JGbelieves
    @JGbelieves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Best bacon hack is to throw the whole pack on a foil-lined cookie sheet and toss in the oven at 400 degrees. Done in 15-20 minutes with way less mess! 😊

    • @laurasimmer9612
      @laurasimmer9612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And don't forget to strain & save that bacon grease 😋 I call it liquid gold & use it to fry eggs & add a little to some chicken recipes in the crockpot/instant pot or to grilled chicken. It adds so much more flavor!

    • @namuseraici
      @namuseraici ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But what about your oven, won't it be completely covered in bacon fat splattering?

    • @JGbelieves
      @JGbelieves ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@namuseraici not that I've noticed but my oven is rarely pristine.

    • @juliebruce1114
      @juliebruce1114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have always made it this way..4 teenagers eat lots of bacon😋

  • @susanacastanedab
    @susanacastanedab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Even though I'm an old and seasoned housewife I certainly learn a lot from you! Thank you, dear🥰🥰

  • @FLMegan
    @FLMegan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Your so down to earth!! You are humble and hilarious with great resourceful and affordable meals/ideas! Girl you are a rare gem!

  • @tabithabasye2440
    @tabithabasye2440 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of my foster kittens really enjoyed watching this video 😂. Her siblings were sleeping but she was GLUED to the tv!

  • @Beena2020
    @Beena2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Leftover bacon? What's that 😂 another great video 👍

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol! Thanks 😊

    • @jennifermoore4808
      @jennifermoore4808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought the same thing!! Bacon doesn’t last more than 10 minutes around this place!! 🤣

  • @lemongeth
    @lemongeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I struggle to come up with meals for me and my husband, hardly feels worth it to cook for 2 people more than 3 times a week. Weaving the meals into each other is a wonderful tip, can’t wait to start my list of meals we eat !!

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Leftovers are really rare in our house. If they are, they become part of our lunches for the next day. I meal plan by the sales. Chicken on sale, let's find some recipes. My husband hated that his mom repeated meals. So I'm always looking for new recipes. We are onion lovers.

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol, husbands make things hard sometimes, huh😁 Mine (a medical professional) hates vegetables. Hates them! My mother in law got me that Jessica Seinfeld cookbook if recipes she made for her kids where she hides veggies in it- very good recipes! I learned you can make macaroni and cheese with sweet potatoes; who knew? Good luck on your guy😉

    • @Sarah_Spang
      @Sarah_Spang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My husband loves leftovers and I don’t usually make enough for leftovers cause I hate them 😆 I’m the complicated one but it’s okay since I cook the meals anyway!

    • @danicegewiss862
      @danicegewiss862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gohawks3571 I don't mind. I like trying to make new recipes. We make a great pair. The internet has thousands of recipes. It's an adventure of sorts.

    • @franhunne8929
      @franhunne8929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danicegewiss862 I, too, like cooking something new, but over my many years I have found a few that repeat - at least once a year. To repeat myself every month would be far too boring. As I live alone and still cook for 2 or 4 as the recipes are laid out for that many, I freeze meals and yes, I do eat another portion of that dish usually in that very week - I am not as strung up about repetition. But when I cook I usually try a new recipe. Not only is the internet so very helpful (you can search for ingredients you have and want to use) - I also have loads of cook books from pre-internet times. Yeah, I am old.

    • @lettus143
      @lettus143 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should try marry me chicken! I didn't think it'd be as big if a hit in my house as it was, all 4 of my boys liked it, even my husband!

  • @pickles4742
    @pickles4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're the *first* American I've ever heard say Worcestershire right before. As a Brit, who loves your videos, it makes me immensely happy!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well then I'm proud of myself because I googled how to say it before I said it hahaha 😊

  • @wr926
    @wr926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your channel is a breath of fresh air! Thank you for keeping things simple and realistic. The meal plan video has been my favorite.

  • @thesimplelifewife3
    @thesimplelifewife3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have had a meatloaf sandwich, and they are so good! My granny would serve them cold for lunch.

  • @karencox3235
    @karencox3235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tip for making meatloaf... use a large oven-safe pan (like cast iron) and shape the meatloaf into a giant ring/donut shape. It cooks way faster that way and you can still slice it for sandwiches next day.

  • @staceykelley42
    @staceykelley42 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The pumkin chili I made for meal deliveries for church families. Everyone loved it!! Thanks!!😀

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We love it so much we make it multiple times a month! Glad they enjoyed it 😊

  • @braelynheltne6328
    @braelynheltne6328 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "To which I give a thummy... up" You make me laugh so hard and you are so relatable. Love you Ariel!!!

  • @pjl2963
    @pjl2963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The best thought out, planned and edited video I've watched since your last one! I LOVE how you "piggy back" one meal off another! And I am definitely going to make meatloaf sandwiches that way next time it's on the menu! One quick helpful hint I make use of: when I plan out my menu and post it on the fridge, I always write the meat I need to take out of the freezer to thaw the morning before...for example, if we're having meatloaf on Wednesday, I will make a note on Tuesday to take the hamburger out to thaw for tomorrow. Keep the fantastic videos coming! You are a-DOR-able!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh! That's wise because I've definitely found myself in the situation where I forgot to thaw meat and couldn't cook. Thank you 🥰🥰

  • @LouMannion
    @LouMannion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One thing I learned running a cafe kitchen many moons ago - people who like onion, like onion.
    Also, so many thank yous for your content. I have MS and epilepsy and it helps me to undo my troublesome brain (and troublesome house).
    1000 thank yous. ❤🙌

  • @BuildsHerHome
    @BuildsHerHome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Too much cheese is a great philosophy as a fellow New Yorker I can say your pizza def looks like it gives NY pizza a run for its money. Love the idea of using leftovers for a new meal. Great video Ariel you most certainly are a meal prep Doc-tor 😉

  • @ebeth5891
    @ebeth5891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love all your videos but I think this was my favorite! Please do this again sometime, it was so helpful!!

  • @bmoremom8458
    @bmoremom8458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really appreciate your humor, mom style and efficiency!

  • @rosieposie2835
    @rosieposie2835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You definitely need to do more weeks like this. LOVE this video!

    • @DailyDiana33
      @DailyDiana33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. Most fun meal planning video ever.

  • @hansenshandmade
    @hansenshandmade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like how you made the meatloaf into more meals. It seems to me that whenever I make meatloaf though, no matter how much I make, there are no survivors for leftovers anyways. But I will definitely tuck these 2 recipes in the back of my head for one day when the starving boys are off to college and it's just us again 🥰

  • @DanielleWood-wf2xd
    @DanielleWood-wf2xd 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I've never had a meatloaf sandwich cause my hubby always devoured my meatloaf the same night I made it. Yes, an entire 1 pound meatloaf! Minus the part I ate, of course. What can I say, the guy loves him some meatloaf.

  • @phronsiekeys
    @phronsiekeys ปีที่แล้ว

    1:35--the meal planning list of ideas is genius

  • @ElizabethSantay
    @ElizabethSantay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Copy me that” is my favorite online recipe tool. You put your recipes in and then select what you want to eat on which day. Then it makes a grocery list for you and you can just check off what is already in that pantry. It’s a time saver 🤗

  • @cfizzazzle
    @cfizzazzle 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "It's one of the few times in life that stabbing IS the right thing to do..." 🤣🤣🤣 I have to admit, this made me laugh hard enough out loud to get snot on myself. Thank you for all your helpful videos. You really help me make it through the week!

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15:27. Thank you for breaking the spaghetti in half! I thought I was the only one who did that.

  • @frenchiegirlintheusa
    @frenchiegirlintheusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are too funny love the video. My daughter always asks what's for breakfast she's 18. I took her to the kitchen by the hand and pointed. cereal, eggs, frozen waffles, frittata, leftover pizza, You can make scrambled eggs, bread, peanut butter and jam, and smoothies

  • @NormalJenniferG
    @NormalJenniferG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Meatloaf sloppy Joes and meatloaf chili are really good uses for leftover meatloaf, too :) You can also fry it up and mix it with scrambled eggs. Just in case you need more ideas.

  • @SortiaNZ
    @SortiaNZ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've watched a few of your videos now, but this is the first I have felt the need to comment and thumbsup on. Really like that you use your leftovers in new ways - I just feed family the same thing for three nights. Would love more of your ideas / recipes. More boar wants more!

  • @WhatLauraLikes2018
    @WhatLauraLikes2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really appreciate how authentic you are. It can be easy with YT to get sucked into being “like everyone else.” And I know how time-consuming editing is so thank you. I laughed out loud in the beginning of this one.
    And oh yeah. I could use help meal planning. 😉

  • @thesimplelifewife3
    @thesimplelifewife3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Meal planning saves so much stress, it just takes some discipline to do it. And I agree about the list of foods your family likes: time saver!

  • @watchwoman16
    @watchwoman16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have teens so I have to hide my leftover bacon in a package of frozen peas. Leftovers? Not sure what that is. Haha!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha that's smart!

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Noice😉

    • @FLMegan
      @FLMegan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha I LOVE this idea.

  • @melaniejohnson6563
    @melaniejohnson6563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome!!! Thank you!

  • @Jean-rl9zu
    @Jean-rl9zu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is an awesome video!❤❤❤

  • @MariaNesses
    @MariaNesses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made this look so simple 💗

  • @argeliaanchondo9907
    @argeliaanchondo9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow love the meal ideas thank you so much I need to start meal planing great use of the left overs I love left overs

  • @bunchesofbeautiful
    @bunchesofbeautiful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are the meal planning queen! Brilliant how you take one meal to the next! Also I didn’t hear one winner winner chicken dinner 😂 comon!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol you're right you're right...

  • @motheringwithgrace8453
    @motheringwithgrace8453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos. You are so motivating ❤

  • @auntiel7294
    @auntiel7294 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the meal planning and recipes!

  • @momof4andteacher
    @momof4andteacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this video! Funny and helpful. Great content. Congrats on 50k!!

  • @berrypatch5583
    @berrypatch5583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your meal planning chart is organized amazing!

  • @nightowlnight
    @nightowlnight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was amazing.

  • @marybentley7835
    @marybentley7835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! That was a great video! Love the way you use leftovers!

  • @mickiegibbs3216
    @mickiegibbs3216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @natashakarek9419
    @natashakarek9419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! Awesome job!

  • @ashlynevans2840
    @ashlynevans2840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos! You're so genuinely funny on top of having great and actually attainable ideas!

  • @biancafahmy7824
    @biancafahmy7824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! So helpful to see the full process.

  • @caroleaustin8858
    @caroleaustin8858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips!

  • @Coffeecup.0110
    @Coffeecup.0110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ideas! Thank you!

  • @steph585
    @steph585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks great and you made it like ok easy!

  • @normanash5289
    @normanash5289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your meals all look delicious - thanks.

  • @kristinepope5360
    @kristinepope5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always inspired by your ideas!!! And your sense of humor brightens my day! 😉

  • @beverlybeck3763
    @beverlybeck3763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seen your drumsticks in another one of your videos and I made it, it was a hit for my family. Love your videos thank you 😊

  • @vernabryant2894
    @vernabryant2894 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love a lot of onion in my meat loaf.I add chopped green bell pepper in mine.

  • @emilyshaw6649
    @emilyshaw6649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I LOVE you!! Thank you for being so real. Such a well thought out week of meals!

  • @debt3297
    @debt3297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re so enjoyable to watch ! Funny and great ideas !

  • @nancystock2290
    @nancystock2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great ideas! Love how you walked us through an entire week. We have a few local stores that offer $5 rotisserie chicken and I’m always repurposing those leftovers to keep dinners easy and interesting!

  • @dleola
    @dleola 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this video!!

  • @WilletteB
    @WilletteB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel. Keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.🙂

  • @kkc9859
    @kkc9859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I literally laughed out loud at the potato segment 😂😂😂 you had me laughing so much I almost woke up the baby! You’re hilarious 🤣

  • @alexdeaton5107
    @alexdeaton5107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel! This is my favorite style of video that you do. :)

  • @bf309
    @bf309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo good - please add another one of these to your video list 👍👍

  • @arlenevillanueva7585
    @arlenevillanueva7585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing! Also your jokes make me laugh every time. 😂 Those recipes look great! 😋

  • @SweetpeaSweets
    @SweetpeaSweets 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep a frozen meal in the freezer for those days I plan leftovers but my family eats everything. We buy what’s on sale: lazangna or enchiladas. Saved $90 last night because I had it in the oven before my husband said doordash.

  • @bettygroff9070
    @bettygroff9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great content! I always enjoy seeing how other people meal plan/cook. 👍👍

  • @dianalanden8129
    @dianalanden8129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video. Great job! Thanks for sharing!

  • @christinab9133
    @christinab9133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!

  • @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654
    @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips for using leftovers! I will check out the recipes! Thanks

  • @oldvillagefarm1348
    @oldvillagefarm1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy all your videos! Thanks 😊

  • @colleenwebster8762
    @colleenwebster8762 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the idea of a leftover meal idea list and I love leftover meatloaf sandwiches too!

  • @sarahlawley2076
    @sarahlawley2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your thought process of the appropriate apportioning of the tomatoes! Can totally relate

  • @amom6511
    @amom6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful! I actually made that exact chicken leg recipe last week and it was awesome. Great video, I’ll definitely try this, thank you!!

  • @Brooklyn_
    @Brooklyn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!

  • @margingains2937
    @margingains2937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You definitely deserve many more subscribers ❤️

  • @tgayer1
    @tgayer1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @joannevans2505
    @joannevans2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m all about those Campari tomatoes too! ❤❤

  • @theloveyourfacegal2773
    @theloveyourfacegal2773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know sometimes raw onions & garlic change the flavor of recipes, I love onions as well but for a meat loaf & other recipes I'll saute them first or use onion powder. Great weekly meal prep thanks for sharing. Cute 😍 little helper 👦:)

  • @apj1896
    @apj1896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently came across your videos and oh boy you are so funny and I love the fact that you make videos on everyday challenges in fun ways . Loving your videos and your channel. Good going girl

  • @patty6947
    @patty6947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That chicken pumpkin chili sounds really good!! I’m definitely going to have to try it! Thank you for a great video! You always brighten my day 💕

  • @happyx2
    @happyx2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this! I can't wait to try them all!

  • @bonniegaither3994
    @bonniegaither3994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of your best videos so far. Thank you

  • @jessical2962
    @jessical2962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how you turn your leftovers into a different meal. Thank you so much for the great ideas!

  • @haleypolaski9677
    @haleypolaski9677 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have just binged-watched so many of your videos. You’re so fun, realistic, and relatable! Thanks for doing what you’re doing!

  • @Silrielmavi
    @Silrielmavi ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most realistic and helpful meal planning video I've seen and I've seen a lot of meal planning videos! Thank you!

  • @QJJ245
    @QJJ245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much! Me and my husband watched together and he's like we should do this! I hope to try the pumpkin chili!

  • @khalilah6686
    @khalilah6686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m going to try a similar meal plan next week. It seems so simple and efficient. Meal plan done the right way! That salad looks so fresh, I have to try those tomatoes.

  • @justinephelps3639
    @justinephelps3639 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The pumpkin chili is delicious. Definitely adding it to my recipe box.

  • @entropicmomathome
    @entropicmomathome 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just subscribed!!!!!! Fell in love with just one video, you are hilarious 😂❤

  • @lauragb3677
    @lauragb3677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are outstanding and time saving recipes. Thank you. I’ll make the pumpkin chili for my son when I visit him, as it would be great for work lunches too!

  • @cindy3964
    @cindy3964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video! Meals leading into other meals are the best. Could you do more videos on that subject? You make me chuckle. You are one of the better You Tubers out there. Keep up the good work!!

  • @christinab9133
    @christinab9133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So tried this the last two weeks and has super helped. Thank you!

  • @rebaseymour1810
    @rebaseymour1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great plan! Simple and better than fast food! For the win!

  • @Betty_Spaghetti84
    @Betty_Spaghetti84 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need to start this! Thank you for sharing

  • @myrnaloy3731
    @myrnaloy3731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Leftover bacon?! What’s that? 😀

  • @karenmcstay7129
    @karenmcstay7129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I learned you can mix the flour with the egg(add a little water) coat chicken then in the bread crumbs..eliminates one of the bowls and works great😊