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  • čas přidán 4. 11. 2023
  • I made thanksgiving on a budget of less than twenty bucks. This price includes dessert.
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    jalapeno fresh 0.18 (I already had this)
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Komentáře • 295

  • @nancyd9304
    @nancyd9304 Před 9 měsíci +19

    Beautiful meal and decorations! The way you are able to put together such basic ingredients and elevate them to such a scrumptious looking meal is really amazing! I usually spend considerably more and it never looks this good. You have a real gift for doing that, it's really inspiring. 😊😊

  • @dawnt5587
    @dawnt5587 Před 9 měsíci +35

    I’m team homemade dressing. When I was a teenager, I worked in a restaurant and learned how to make dressing. It’s so easy. Your chicken looks perfect!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you 😁

    • @brightpurpleviking
      @brightpurpleviking Před 9 měsíci +2

      I would consider myself a “good cook,” but for some reason I cannot get homemade dressing right. It’s either too slimy, too hard, too dry, the edges get over cooked, etc. I don’t know why I can’t get it right?!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@brightpurpleviking How do you like it? Maybe the trick is to watch it like a hawk when it's cooking. You can always add the foil on top to prevent the edges from getting too dry or hard. We like it kind of dry on top but moist in the middle.

    • @brightpurpleviking
      @brightpurpleviking Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@ArdentMichelle I like it so that when I scoop it out it all sticks together with only a little crispness on the edges! I will try harder next time!

    • @deannalail1974
      @deannalail1974 Před 9 měsíci

      Add a egg to your mix

  • @cherylbarcoski8251
    @cherylbarcoski8251 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I love how you do holidays, simple yet so complete. I think most of us overthink and you show us what's actually important.

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd Před 9 měsíci +17

    This menu plan was outstanding. I’m someone who really doesn’t cook but I so appreciated Your detailed pointers for all the dishes. It’s not so much I can’t cook it’s that I don’t enjoy it. That said, though I’ve never tried to roast chicken because I’ve been afraid it wouldn’t work. I’m not afraid to try it anymore and I’m going to use your recipe! and great tips on the sides. If you have the ability to buy things a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving and get them on sale and put them in the fridge, it’s going to save you time and money. I’m Canadian so my Thanksgiving was in October but I hope all of you watching in the US have a wonderful Thanksgiving. ❤️🇨🇦

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thanks so much. 😁 I'm so glad you're going to try roasting a chicken. Yay! 🥳 If you have a thermometer it's good to use one, but I couldn't find mine this year 😂 It turned out perfect anyway.

  • @missyporter1643
    @missyporter1643 Před 9 měsíci +20

    Love homemade dressing! We add Granny Smith apples, tons of caramelized onions and fresh sage- so amazing! It’s always the star of the show on Thanksgiving

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sounds very good. I think the dressing was the star of the show for my sons this year too! It's the only time of the year we eat it.

  • @drearydancer
    @drearydancer Před 9 měsíci +6

    Beautiful. A lot of people spend too much on Thanksgiving and waste food. They can't even finish the leftovers. This is more practical.

  • @ravenbrown7053
    @ravenbrown7053 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Bells Seasoning is an amazing seasoning for homemade vegetarian stuffing also- thanks for another terrific video!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing the tip about the seasoning, and it's my pleasure. 😁 Thank YOU for watching!

    • @christines2787
      @christines2787 Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely!!! I was horrified when I moved down south in 2003 and couldn't find it anywhere! My grandparents brought it with them. Fortunately now I can buy it online. It's one of the few spices, or spice blends that I still buy and don't grow myself.

  • @terrifictarsha817
    @terrifictarsha817 Před 9 měsíci +10

    I enjoy your content because it's peaceful. Your dinner looks delicious, and I love the presentation. Your table setting is very pretty. 🌸

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm so glad you find my content peaceful 😁

  • @leslieb4553
    @leslieb4553 Před 9 měsíci +5

    That hot water on e spoon is genius for the spreading!

  • @lisablack9634
    @lisablack9634 Před 9 měsíci +13

    This dinner looks so inviting.i really think we are gonna replicate it. But will upgrade potatoes as suggested. Friends and family gatherings shouldn't require tons of hours to get results agree w/ shortcuts. Thank you so much.

  • @tereclemmer7923
    @tereclemmer7923 Před 9 měsíci +17

    It looks delicious! One thing I always add to my stuffing is a small apple chopped. It gives the stuffing an extra flavor dimension. Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I bet that IS good 👍

    • @hildahilpert5018
      @hildahilpert5018 Před 9 měsíci +1

      My dad would buy the Kellogg's crotons.He would get a pan of water and add the giblets to it with some celery leaves and I think some onion.He would simmer them and add the broth to the croutons.He would cut up celery and onions and saute in butter with cut up apples.He would also cook some pork sausage and also add it.Howevwr he would drain the fat so the dressing wasn't greasy.He would then stuff the turkey, and momma would make the other dishes.

    • @tereclemmer7923
      @tereclemmer7923 Před 9 měsíci

      @hildahilpert5018
      That is exactly what I do!!! Add the giblets after boiling for the broth I use to make the dressing. But, you know, we have to respect the vegan/vegetarian sensitivity.

  • @julieeacott7644
    @julieeacott7644 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I look forward to your Sunday videos, Michelle. You put a lot of work into these and each component is so well thought out. Very inspirational. Always looking for ways to save. Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +2

      awe...thank you so much 🥰 I'm so glad you look forward to my videos and appreciate the effort I put into them. Happy Thanksgiving 😁

  • @functionoflightone
    @functionoflightone Před 9 měsíci +8

    You did your usual amazing job. I too really liked your decor. Simple and elegant.

  • @lenoraw1098
    @lenoraw1098 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I’m thanking God for your you tube channel! I’m learning a lot! From Oklahoma-tyvm ♥️

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'm so glad my videos are helpful! 😁 Thanks so much for letting me know 🥰

  • @michiemca
    @michiemca Před 9 měsíci +6

    Another wonderful video. Thank you for all the work you do on your videos. I look up your videos when i have a bad day, need inspiration, for any reason really. Thank you again. I was dreading thanksgiving this year. Now. Not so much.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much 😁 I'm glad my videos are helpful. 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

  • @simplysusan87
    @simplysusan87 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I am team cornbread dressing. 😊 Great video

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you 😁

    • @elvataylor9279
      @elvataylor9279 Před 9 měsíci

      Me too, cornbread dressing is it for me. I was willing to try the vegetarian dressing, but I change my mind because it's just stuffing!😢😢

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      @@elvataylor9279 do you mean without meat? It has celery and onions as well.

  • @MauraMarcus
    @MauraMarcus Před 9 měsíci +1

    My favorite Cranberry Sauce recipe:
    1 cup water
    1 cup sugar
    12 oz. cranberries, rinsed
    peel of 1 orange, chopped or zested
    cinnamon
    cloves
    allspice
    In sauce pan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, until all berries have popped.
    Cool.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      I've used orange zest along with some orange juice and I love that too! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 👩‍🍳

  • @saraherber1887
    @saraherber1887 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Such a nice meal! When making dressing....I cheat a little and cook some cornmeal in the bouillon before adding it to the bread cubes. It gives the impression that cornbread was added and no one is any the wiser.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      oh I love this idea! 👍 I'm going to try this next time. Brilliant.

  • @dcstaysbusy
    @dcstaysbusy Před 9 měsíci +2

    The best dressing I’ve ever had was made from 1/2 cornbread and 1/2 buttermilk biscuits!
    Yours looks great, too!

  • @susannechandler9278
    @susannechandler9278 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Beautiful dinner! I thought the decor was lovely as well. This puts me in the mood for Thanksgiving. Thank you!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Yay! 🥳 I'm so glad you like my video. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @loriburgess1866
    @loriburgess1866 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Michelle, you did a great job on the dinner. I agree about the potatoes. Potatoes need to be a show stopper on the holidays. Anything less leaves a void in the experience.
    As far as your table decor goes, I personally think you nailed it. Maybe you were feeling off on that day. Your videos are inspiring and beautiful to watch. They jump start me when I am discouraged by the ridiculous inflation we all are experiencing. (Nov 2024 is quickly approaching) The tone of your voice, the clear serene space of your kitchen, and the fact you choose to only show the food cooking process and plating truly help me focus on your content. Not seeing your face doesn’t hurt your content at all in my opinion. I also love that you are protecting yourself from others. Yea for you, Michelle.
    Have a happy thanksgiving. Enjoy your boys/men around the table.
    I will be looking forward to your next video.
    BTW, not that it is important, but I am from your neck of the woods. I am now living in N. Idaho and loving the changes that has brought. I also still have many family in SoCal.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Lori 😁 Thanks for this very sweet comment. 🥰 Reading this made me smile. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Northern Idaho is beautiful. 🌲 I'm glad it's suiting you well. Happy Thanksgiving friend 😁

  • @twistedfrannie9311
    @twistedfrannie9311 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I grew up with potato dressing, I was already in my 20's before I learned about bread dressing, yours looks delicious.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Oh wow. I've never even heard of potato dressing 🤔 I'm going to have to try that.

    • @elvataylor9279
      @elvataylor9279 Před 9 měsíci

      Never heard of it before! But willing to try it!😊

  • @sameoldsteph
    @sameoldsteph Před 9 měsíci +3

    Everything looked so yummy! That chicken and those green beans - I could eat those every day. I thought your decor was beautiful! Wanted to add that I used to have a big mental hurdle about making homemade stuffing until I realized it's basically a savory bread pudding.

  • @gloriaskryski5222
    @gloriaskryski5222 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I love your holiday meals...❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hello 😁 Nice to see you again! If it weren't for my viewers like you, I probably would have skipped this video this year. It feels like it's barely fall...a little hard for me to get in the mood 😂 Glad you like my video!

  • @janeprepper177
    @janeprepper177 Před 9 měsíci +4

    You are the Thanksgiving 🧞‍♀️ Genie ❤

  • @pennyrasnake1401
    @pennyrasnake1401 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Michelle I think you’re presentation and settings were beautiful. The fact that you do all of this work ahead to inspire us is so special. Please cut yourself a break. As for the Idahoan potatoes-they are so great and you can really make them sing with a little dollop of sour cream or milk.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Penny 😁 I always appreciate your kindness so much! 🥰 I do want to try to dress those up a bit. I was thinking about a Thanksgiving Hacks type of video to try out some of these things.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm wondering if you were the one that told me about the instant potatoes before. 🤔 because I remembered someone telling me they were good, which was why I had some in the pantry.

  • @mommajo
    @mommajo Před 9 měsíci +5

    That looks delicious 😋

  • @rebekahhansen1112
    @rebekahhansen1112 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I found those lovely loaves at Walmart marked down to 27 cents and whole cranberries where just 50 cents .I wondered if they made a mistake . Got extra to freeze. I've not tried jalapeño in stuffing . Sounds interesting. I like to add clementine juice to my cranberries along with the sugar. Everything looks so inviting & beautiful .

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      wow..those were some amazing deals! 😁 Glad you like this video.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      and I've added orange juice to my cranberry sauce too. It adds a nice flavor.

    • @rebekahhansen1112
      @rebekahhansen1112 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@ArdentMichelle yes it brightens the flavor 😋 now I'm going to make one of my holiday favorites , cranberry/ orange quick bread .

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@rebekahhansen1112 oh I love that too 😋 yum...drooling over the thought of that.

  • @dree7696
    @dree7696 Před 9 měsíci +1

    My family doesn't care for turkey so I am going to follow your recipe for roasting a chicken. It looked amazing! Thanks for sharing a simple and frugal meal. Love your channel.

  • @christinejunk8184
    @christinejunk8184 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Looks delicious. Your chicken looked amazing!

  • @Laguns-ij4hn
    @Laguns-ij4hn Před 9 měsíci +2

    oh man i love tjose chili flakes too.
    i like the cream cheese with a jalepeno jelly, raspberry jelly or a jalepeno peach jelly/jam.

  • @kathrynpiche4864
    @kathrynpiche4864 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love your meal ideas and enjoy the table decorations as well, it really makes it feel like a special occasion .

  • @yvonnepalmquist8676
    @yvonnepalmquist8676 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I thought the decor was lovely, maybe a bit more subdued than fall colors. But relaxing, pretty, and special none the less.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you 😁 I tend to gravitate toward lighter colors. I wanted a darker colored look this year, but didn't want to buy a new tablecloth. 😂

  • @leroyjohnsonsr8481
    @leroyjohnsonsr8481 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I do enjoy your cooking, all your cute utensils and how very clean your stove is, your food is such a yummy pleasure, I cook for only my husband and myself so your choices are perfect for us.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much 😊 I'm glad you like my Thanksgiving video!

  • @ChoppedSuey1235
    @ChoppedSuey1235 Před 9 měsíci +1

    On behalf of myself may i thank you for saving me countless off monies with these extremely valuable food saving vids

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much. 😁 I'm glad my videos are helpful.

  • @htas6888
    @htas6888 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I like the idea of vegan stuffing, and the cranberry sauce looks delicious... lovely production and great ideas as usual. Thyme and rosemary grow really well in pots in a sunny location, you can root a piece in water and plant, maybe just plant some to keep in front of your door or a window to always have some fresh herbs, just some money saving ideas :)

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I agree, growing herbs is so easy if you have a sunny window to set it by.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      or you can grow indoor with lights, which is what I did last time with my herb garden, but it takes up too much space for me.

  • @pek5117
    @pek5117 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Tricking your son into eating green beans! Well you convinced me to make Thanksgiving dinner. I'll probably have the same sides as you but use a stuffed turkey breast. Garlic beans are easy enough and I can just grab a pre-made mashed potato and gravy pouch. I've never seen bags of cranberries here but we have the Ocean spray jars. Yum now I'm excited.

  • @vinnydabarber
    @vinnydabarber Před 9 měsíci +1

    We make our dressing very similar/ I learned mine from my Grandma. I also sauté onions and celery with butter then add it to the bread crumbs. I use a lot of sage and some celery seed. So yummy! Your turkey looked fabulous! Thanks for another great video! 😊💝

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Vinny 😁 yes, sage would have been good 👍 Glad you like my video! Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @vinnydabarber
      @vinnydabarber Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ArdentMichelle Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too.

  • @MauraMarcus
    @MauraMarcus Před 9 měsíci +1

    My favorite Stuffing recipe:
    Stuffing
    12 oz. Arnold Stuffing mix (Read ingredients to ensure vegan as some include chicken broth.)
    1 flax egg (Combine 1 T ground flax with 3 T water, and let sit to become gooey)
    3 T vegan butter
    1 onion, diced
    2 stalks celery, diced
    garlic, minced
    Bell's seasoning or dried sage, thyme, rosemary, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper
    nutritional yeast
    2 c water, heated and combined with 1 t no chicken base
    Oil or vegan butter a 9” square casserole dish.
    Add stuffing to large bowl. Add dried spices and nutritional yeast.
    Saute onion and celery in vegan butter until celery is soft. Add garlic and saute a bit longer. Add this mixture to the stuffing and stir to combine.
    Add broth slowly while stirring.
    Add flax egg and stir again.
    Put stuffing in casserole dish.
    Bake uncovered at 350oF for 30 min.

  • @alicehunsaker7876
    @alicehunsaker7876 Před 9 měsíci +1

    WOW !!! Absolutely beautiful !!! Table and food looks awesome !!! I love your videos !!!

  • @christinatareski8882
    @christinatareski8882 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Those idahoan instant potatoes are definitely a great option for instant.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      feeling a little silly for not trying them sooner. 😂

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me Před 9 měsíci +3

    We mack dressing with cornbread and hamhocks

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth3325 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Rosemary & thyme are easy to grow in a pot & use all year long.

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth3325 Před 9 měsíci +1

    A little orange juice or lemon & peel would also be good in cranberry sauce. I buy extra cranberries & put in the freezer for orange cranberry walnut bread.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I was going to mention the orange juice. Someone else mentioned the cranberry orange bread. I love that too. Craving it now. 😋

    • @sharonfarnsworth3325
      @sharonfarnsworth3325 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Me, too!!

  • @rachelhero3413
    @rachelhero3413 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It all looked delicious. My family are not really mashed potato eaters but I’m making a note. Homemade or Idahoan flakes…

  • @cherylannsmith7213
    @cherylannsmith7213 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for showing how simplicity can be elegant and celebrated! So often we overthink,overspend, and cook too much....love your channel! ❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Welcome 😁 Glad you like my video and are enjoying my channel. Thanks for letting me know 🥰

  • @ToriE1073
    @ToriE1073 Před 9 měsíci +1

    As usual, your creativity impresses me!
    First of all, as a southern girl I was so happy that you had cream cheese and pepper jelly!! It’s so good and so easy!
    I am team homemade dressing, but I TOTALLY respect that not everyone wants to cook everything from scratch.
    Your thoughtful tutorial for the younger viewers on how to prepare the chicken reminded me of one of my first Thanksgiving parties on my own. My husband was in the military and we were stationed in No. Cal. And my brother and his family decided to come from SC to spend the holidays with us.
    To be fair, I was only like 23 but my turkey was a disaster. 😂
    I didn’t give it nearly enough time to thaw, and I forgot to remove the giblets AND the gravy packet. 😳😂
    But it made for good memories and we still laugh about it now, 27 years later.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      oh yes.... I think we all have that memory of the "still frozen" turkey and cooked with the giblets inside. 😂 It's almost like a right of passage. 😂 Thanks for letting me know you like this one. Happy Thanksgiving Victoria 😁

  • @mdhuff1
    @mdhuff1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Here in the south we make our dressing from semi stale cornbread and definitely add a good amount of sage.

  • @lisad8388
    @lisad8388 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This looks deeelish! The price of turkey at Thanksgiving is ridiculous. I will most likely be making chicken this year as well.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you 😁 Agreed on the price of turkey. Crazy to spend that much for one item!

    • @reniedavisson8532
      @reniedavisson8532 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Aldi has butterball turkeys for $1.25 a pound.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      @@reniedavisson8532 that's similar to the price at Walmart right now ($1.28) so about $18.34 for the smaller ones.

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth3325 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I like green apples, Cranberries & walnuts in my dressing.

  • @CathieG
    @CathieG Před 9 měsíci +4

    Everything looks great!!!! 🤩😍🥰 I love all of your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner videos!!! 🦃🥧🎅🏻🦌🎄

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Cathie 😁 Thank you so much 🤗 Glad you like my Thanksgiving video!

    • @wendoxia
      @wendoxia Před 9 měsíci +2

      So do I! So fun!

  • @joannadee3565
    @joannadee3565 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Looks very good! Thanks!

  • @dianethoroughman9541
    @dianethoroughman9541 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This looks good. I spent Thanksgiving by myself. Because I don't like poultry, I just made a frozen cheese pizza for dinner on Thanksgiving. Definitely I missed not celebrating Thanksgiving with family. Christmas was much better for me.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm sorry you were alone on Thanksgiving. I was alone too because I was quarantining in my room with a sickness. My family ended up going out for the day. If I would have known, you and I could have emailed each other. 😁 I'm glad your Christmas was better. Holidays can feel so lonely without family!

  • @danasandlin2435
    @danasandlin2435 Před 9 měsíci +1

    looks absolutely stunning...you have outdone yourself...congrats...dts/usa

  • @alexablonde5674
    @alexablonde5674 Před 9 měsíci +1

    As always, it's a great video with some minimalist decor this year.

  • @user-pp6do9cr3k
    @user-pp6do9cr3k Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lovely! I'll be making your dessert ideas for Christmas. I like homemade cranberry sauce as well. I add a hit of lemon juice to it which sophisticates the tang in it.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Nice 👍 I've used orange juice too. Glad you like my video!

  • @CookingDelicious777x
    @CookingDelicious777x Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your dinner came out looking so tasty! I like the fact that you substituted the chicken for turkey. Mashed potatoes, I understand. It is important to have the right side dish. Like 668

  • @nancykaufman1645
    @nancykaufman1645 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love your consideration of all types of eating!

  • @irishballetdancer
    @irishballetdancer Před 9 měsíci +1

    Tip, cut the bread a day before cooking. It dries out a bit and absorbs the flavor a better. Dinner looked lovely 😊

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Was wishing I would have cut it when it was frozen 😳 So much easier to cut.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      and thanks for the tip and the complement!

  • @CNP-rn3gd
    @CNP-rn3gd Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love your holiday videos! The food always looks great and your artistry really shows in your table settings.

  • @Iluv2crochet
    @Iluv2crochet Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everything looks fabulous! 😋

  • @sherryengel7095
    @sherryengel7095 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The meal looks delicious! I make a vegetarian slow cooker homemade stuffing that is simple and delicious.😊

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much 😁 I'm intrigued by the slow cooker stuffing 🤔 I love being able to use the slow cooker. Wondering if I would be able to get the consistency I like in it.

  • @jenniferpreston-xh7cj
    @jenniferpreston-xh7cj Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your videos make me so happy

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Yay! 😁 I'm so glad my videos make you happy!

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton6848 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I thought your table looked really nice! I love the simplicity of it. Your food looked really delicious. The weather was nice here so we had a bbq for thanksgiving. I had family for a couple of days and it was such fun. Have a great week Michelle❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Mary 😁 That's right, you had your Thanksgiving awhile ago 🇨🇦 I associate this holiday with cooler temps so it's hard to imagine celebrating at the beginning of October. It was still very warm here in California. A bbq sounds lovely though. What did you cook?

    • @maryegerton6848
      @maryegerton6848 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ArdentMichelle I had some t bone steaks in the freezer that I got on special, which almost never happens here, and they were quite happy with that because it’s such a treat. I made a lemon meringue pie and an apple pie and my brother in law brought a pumpkin pie. I baked a sourdough bread and we had baked potatoes and a green salad.
      Have a great thanksgiving my friend❤️

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@maryegerton6848 I'm drooling just reading this. 😋 Sounds like a delicious dinner and thanks so much.💜 I'm so thankful for viewers like you!

  • @user-gg2rz2ov6g
    @user-gg2rz2ov6g Před 9 měsíci +1

    Whoa… everything looks delicious 😋

  • @HayleysHaus
    @HayleysHaus Před 9 měsíci +1

    These are my fav videos from you! You always kill it. 3 years in a row now i believe i watched these.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you 😁 and thanks for being a long time viewer 🥰

  • @courtneywhitlow6974
    @courtneywhitlow6974 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I LOVE your decor this year - so elegant! Also - sometimes Aldi has an inexpensive bagged cornbread dressing that is great to "fix up." Everything you made looks great!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the Aldi find. 😁

  • @barbaramorris1677
    @barbaramorris1677 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everything looked amazing!

  • @kayleedebose8488
    @kayleedebose8488 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Absolutely beautiful! Hope you and your family had a wonderful thanksgiving! Thank you for the time and effort you put in to your videos. I love them so much and always looking forward to the next one

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much 😁 Happy Holidays to you and your family also 🥳

  • @MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE
    @MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE Před 9 měsíci +4

    Yummy! What spice did you add to the green beans? I might have to locate some

  • @angelawhite2307
    @angelawhite2307 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everything looks delicious!

  • @ksacosta69
    @ksacosta69 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It all looked delicious and your tablescape was beautiful! Thank you for your hard work!

    • @ksacosta69
      @ksacosta69 Před 9 měsíci +1

      And I'm from down south (Louisiana) so I'm team homemade cornbread dressing. It has the cornbread as well as some cooked white rice, a little Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, some crushed saltines, sauteed holy trinity, boiled and shredded chicken breast, raw eggs for binding, Poultry seasoning, fresh parsley and thyme and chicken broth. It is a time consuming labor of love but oh so delicious!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      You are so welcome! 😁

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing how you make your dressing. 😁 Sounds amazing!

  • @Soccermom1018
    @Soccermom1018 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lots of good items. I was wondering how to scale back my meal. A kid stuck at school as we can’t get an affordable flight & trying to control the $. Thank you.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you like this. 😁 Sorry to hear you won't be able to spend Thanksgiving with your entire family. Maybe you could send him/her a Thanksgiving themed box. Like a mini Thanksgiving meal in a box with small cheap items. Like turkey jerky, dried cranberries, something pumpkin, etc. ok.....my mind is having too much fun with this. Sorry 😂

  • @PaulaFlatt-vt1pz
    @PaulaFlatt-vt1pz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everything looked so yummy! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving

  • @chrisharmon5453
    @chrisharmon5453 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I haven’t tried that specific product but everything from Melinda’s has been great so far.

  • @chellesoup
    @chellesoup Před 9 měsíci +1

    What great ideas and budget saving ideas!!

  • @lindawilson290
    @lindawilson290 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a lovely and festive spread. Everything looks wonderful, AM. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving friend 🥰

  • @thelullinthestorm
    @thelullinthestorm Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really like the green theme you chose this year! It’s understated and elegant. Another great video. I recently learned you can dry brine chicken just like you would a turkey and it gives it extra crispy skin

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you 😁 Interesting about the dry brine 🤔

  • @charlottekearn5185
    @charlottekearn5185 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi Michelle, yes, Thanksgiving is closing in, we are having a small get together this year so I won't be making as much food. Turkey is a must, just traditional food. I buy seasoned bread crumbs and then add my own ingredients like you do. Homemade cranberries for sure, I think it tastes better but when I worked it was usually open a can 😀 cheesecake is my weakness so that's a go, even with a small amount of people. Then Christmas is next, I'm pretty sure you are thinking about what to share with us then . And then in January it is time to think about weight loss . 😬

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Charlotte 😁 I like your way of thinking. 😂 So true about weight loss after all of the holiday food. I think cheesecake is my weakness too. I ate too much of it, and I'm not even a sweets person. Finished off the last one last night.
      I enjoy the smaller Thanksgivings. I bet your meal will be fabulous! Happy Thanksgiving friend 😁

    • @charlottekearn5185
      @charlottekearn5185 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ArdentMichelle 😀😋

  • @ninajohnson6578
    @ninajohnson6578 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really appreciate this video. Thank you!

  • @joanacker917
    @joanacker917 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I think you did a fabulous job. Everything looks delicious. I really appreciate you getting this out early for us. I know it must’ve been a lot of work to squeeze it in with your hectic schedule.
    Anytime you wanna share more cranberry recipes I just love cranberries and I’ll be thrilled about that! Looking forward to your next video❤️

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much 😁 I'm considering doing a video with some Thanksgiving meal items. It would be fun to do more with cranberries.

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth3325 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love 💕 your videos! Please make more holiday ones!🥂

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It looks delicious! Thank you for the video!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Daniel 😁 I'm so glad my meal looks good to you. Thanks for letting me know and Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @marilynthomson9564
    @marilynthomson9564 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video, it all looked lovely and delicious!

  • @ChrisStargazer
    @ChrisStargazer Před 9 měsíci +1

    omg that chili crisp

  • @denisebd1000
    @denisebd1000 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your dinner was fabulous and your decor is always beautiful. I really wish you would add a tea, or punch to your budget meals. Because, in my opinion a meal is not complete without a nice drink. Thanks 😊

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you 😁 I agree that drinks are important to holiday meals. I'll consider this for the next one.

  • @Dee-ps3um
    @Dee-ps3um Před 9 měsíci +1

    Looks like a great meal!😀

  • @nicolebullock8704
    @nicolebullock8704 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Every thing looks good

  • @gaildawson5464
    @gaildawson5464 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a lovely, festive meal! My mother always used to make her dressing from a loaf of bread. I like everything on your menu and may copy it, all or in part. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you like my video 😁 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also 😁

  • @JLadd79
    @JLadd79 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I picked up a jar of that Melinda's habanero jelly at grocery outlet. Can't remember exactly how much but cheaper than the Walmart price. Either way, it's great! I love it on baked brie.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Good to know 👍 thanks for sharing this info. I was wondering if it was any good.

  • @josephhoag2366
    @josephhoag2366 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Lovely table......Carla

  • @missbetty7231
    @missbetty7231 Před 9 měsíci +4

    So many grocery stores do a free turkey with points or whatever. I got mine yesterday. 13 pounder. I only need the sides

  • @igneousidol
    @igneousidol Před 9 měsíci +1

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

  • @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb
    @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everything looks amazing and at such a savings. I definitely like homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce. A friend shared a recipe for one with apples 🍏 🍎 in it too. Premade mash. I sometimes by Evans or Nature’s Promise Yukon gold.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Victoria 😁 I like Evans too. I need to play around with my stuffing sometime and try adding in those extra ingredients. I think apples would be delicious in it, along with dried cranberries. Glad you like my video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

    • @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb
      @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ArdentMichelle I will post the recipe on FB for you.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Thank you 💜

  • @margerose8975
    @margerose8975 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thank you for this wonderful video! I grow thyme and rosemary and need to try your ideas. Do you have a sunny window facing south? They’re easy herbs to grow!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +2

      no, unfortunately the only way I've been able to grow herbs indoors is with a grow lamp.

  • @yvonnepalmquist8676
    @yvonnepalmquist8676 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I used the Fall floral clearance end-cap at Walmart to create my Halloween outfit this year. 😀

  • @dianarising7703
    @dianarising7703 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a lovely meal. Your table was pretty, too. The Idahoan Baby Reds is our favorite from them. I'm very curious about the green beans with the chili crisp.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much 😁 I'm such an instant potatoes novice. Thanks for the suggestion for the baby reds. I'll try that. You should try the green beans like that. So good 😋

    • @dianarising7703
      @dianarising7703 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ArdentMichelle I will try them. I have some chili crisp.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@dianarising7703 let me know what you think.

  • @michaelanngarcia4012
    @michaelanngarcia4012 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Try cranberry with tangerine or mini oranges it’s delicious

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I've used orange juice but not the actual oranges. Would love to try this! Thanks for sharing 😁

  • @debimorsette1685
    @debimorsette1685 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’m also going an easier route this year for Thanksgiving. For the last 50 years I have baked a turkey. This year I’m roasting a 6 pound chicken, which will give my two sisters and myself plenty of leftovers. I’ll add mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce I put in the freezer, and homemade dinner rolls. Not sure what I’m doing for dessert. I’ll ask my sisters what they’d like. I’ll save so much time and energy by not cooking a big turkey and washing all those pots and pans. No green bean casserole, no sweet potatoes, not going to make two different salads or have a veggie and fruit platter. But we’ll have a great dinner and more time to play cards or watch tv. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      and it'll be just as lovely as it always was, except you will have more energy and money. 😂 I would have liked to include sweet potatoes, but I'm the only one that eats them. I'll probably still make them sometime in the next month for myself though.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 9 měsíci

      Happy Thanksgiving Debi 😁

  • @FayeOliver-gd9pz
    @FayeOliver-gd9pz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Happy Thanksgiving Faye