Whenever Gracie starts meowing my kitties and pups come running. I work at an animal ER and have brought many strays home for fostering. My fur babies are always great about welcoming in a stray that needs help medically and finding a new home.
If you add two (2) eggs instead of just one, they will hold together much better, and you add very little calories and add more protein I always do two eggs…give it a try
I love this video! Steven cuddling Gracie Lou and you two laughing and being sweet to each other makes me smile. Thank you for such wholesome content! And I want to try the chicken salad- sounds delicious!
When squeezing a lemon, first cut off any hard pointy end and THEN slice the lemon in half. Otherwise, the hard pointy end will prevent the juicer from being squeezed down as far as it should go so you get less juice. See position 12:32 in the video where the lemon has that mountain-shaped end sticking up to fight against the juicer. Thanks for the recipes!
For quesadillas I like to put some cheese on the entire tortilla then choice of meat then a little more cheese cover with second tortilla, flip like a pancake crisp up second side and cut like you would a pizza.. this lets you add more filling the bottom layer of cheese helps hold ingredients in place while flipping and every bite is full of goodness.
I make quick enchiladas with canned chicken. I dice up an onion add shredded cheese to the chicken. Shred w a fork and stir. Wrap em up w a bit of red enchiladas sauce on bottom of dish. Then cover whole thing w sauce and as much cheese as you want.cover bake til all bubbly and hot through.
One tip I learned (the hard way) is to chill any kind of meat mixture with egg, in the fridge for a while (gives the egg a chance to bind with the bread crumbs) so it's easier to form whatever (meat loaves, meatballs, patties, fritters, etc.) so they don't fall apart. Just something I've learned to do if I have time. All these recipes look delish and you guys do, too.
Yep. I make these all the time w/ different add-in's. Tiny bit of marinara OR salsa OR bbq sauce.. then use crushed up pork rinds instead of bread crumbs + a hand full or two of shredded cheese. ( = low to no carb/sugar) Chilling before making nuggets or patties is super helpful to keep 'em together. I press them down just a little more so that there's more surface to get crispy. :) Nom nom!
You two are over the edge... I wouldn't miss seeing you for nothing. Keep making her laugh Steven that is great. Kisses and hugs to Miss Gracie. Don't forget you Cole... Howdy!
There is an old recipe (1950’s - 1960’s) that was very popular for Chicken Croquettes which is very much like your fritter recipe. The chicken is held together with a white sauce flavored with dill and lemon, rolled in an egg wash and the bread crumbs. After frying you serve them with chicken gravy. Our family still loves them but I never thought to make them with canned chicken. Fantastic idea!
I just watched this for the 2nd time & loved it as much as the 1st time. Love the banter between you & Steven, the respect for each other & the love your family has for my girl "Gracie".
I only cook for myself. I LOVE your site; you have the best recipes. It is very easy for me to cut your recipes in half....I get tired of eating leftovers for 6 days in a row!!!
I just love you and Steven's bantering and giggling together!!! Y'all are just precious not to mention that I love your recipes and sweet lil Gracie Lou! I live in Gville, SC, so I think us as "neighbors" God Bless you all!
Y’all are the best! I love how you express your love and faith to each other! To Steven- Please don’t squeeze Miss Grace Lou until she squeaks! 😸 To Mandy- I usually don’t have food on my face but it’s usually on my shirt and I make a lot of crumbs! Thank you both so much for making me smile today!
TY! Try adding a cup of shredded cheese to your fritter recipe to compliment the flavor and to hold them together better. Also, challenge the hubby to eat 4 saltine crackers (stacked on top of each other) at one time without drinking anything... You should enjoy the entertainment.
Awe, what a sweet thing to say, I guess I never realized I'm the same way. They give so much hope that good, respectful relationships exist and can be found! Although each partner is so darling they make loving togetherness look easy. ❤️
Such a sweet video! I rinse my canned chicken to remove some of the salt. It needs to be drained, so I just rinse first. You have inspired me to try all kinds of new recipes for my parents, so thank you very much!
Y’all just crack me up! Love y’all’s relationship so much! We would get along so well if we were to ever meet! Y’all just remind me of me and my hubby!
All that delicious juice from the canned chicken would make a wonderful treat for Gracie. When I drain tuna I always save the juice for my cats. They go crazy for it. 😊
I'm in Ohio, we had totality during the eclipse. I had 14 friends and family members over. We made homemade pasta and homemade sauce. I love your recipes and use many of them regularly.
Thanks Mandy these looks delicious! My husband told me the other day he was getting tired of chicken, idk why, we haven't been having it much. But I bet he'd love these! He sure don't complain when hes eating! Ha ha!Have a blessed day! 💕
Mandy you and Steven Crack me up when your together.thank you for sharing these recipes with us ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤we in my family Love yaall.God Bless you all.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mandy, for the chicken fritters, instead of the fine dry bread crumbs I use fresh bread torn into really tiny pieces and add it to the chicken mix. Sometimes I have to add an extra egg white only, no yolk. Then I use the dry bread crumbs for the coating. I am going to make the quesadillas tonight for supper. And I use canned chicken for salad a lot. I will have to try your recipe. Thanks for all the suggestions. Have a great week!
And I LOVE ❤️ how we’re cooking with you as you go! All the “real life” things you show as you go, like the hilarious random things y’all say or things y’all say/do sounds just like one of my friends/family! Love it!!!
If you let the fritter mix sit for about a half hour before molding them into the patties, the bread crumbs in the mix will soften to the point of assisting the egg to keep things more cohesive, and the patties will be less likely to fall apart. Just a thought.
Wonderful ideas for canned chicken! Near Fort Worth on April 8th, we got dark enough during the eclipse the street lights & parking garage lights all came on! Amazing!
I use either canned or rotisserie chicken, whatever is in the house. We are in Ohio, and had a Total eclipse. The owls in the woods near our house were hooting when the light came back!
One tip about lemons--the thicker the rind, the less juice you will get. I try to buy lemons with a thinner rind or let them sit on the countertop until they feel right. Seems like the pith inside shrinks with time or something. And I think the color changes from light yellow to darker. Hard to explain, but once you know, you know.
Hey Mandy I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I love all of your videos, but I'm on a really tight food budget right now, so these recipes look amazing.
I've got one for you. Quick, easy and low carb and gluten free. One bag of cali rice with veggies thrown into a frying pan with a tablespoon of olive. Add a drained can of chicken chopped up in small chunks and stir around til it's all heated through. All done and in less than five minutes
I tried the salsa quesadillas and they were so good. I had some of the mixture leftover, decided to try something different with it... I put it in a skillet, added some cream cheese. Once everything was heated, melted I used it for a tortilla chip dip. Was very good.
I usually just wash the outside of the can, open it, then use the can lid, pushed down inside the can, to press the liquid out. I save the broth because the cats/dogs like it as a treat. I would probably make the chicken fritters like a salmon patty; instead of bread crumbs, either cornmeal mix or flour, and instead of vegetable oil in the air fryer, a little butter/ghee in the skillet. Your griddle would work just as well. It gets a lot firmer and crispier that way.
I make chicken salad with halved or quartered grapes, chopped pecans and diced celery. Add mayonnaise and it’s delicious. The lemon basil looks delicious. Will definitely be trying these recipes
Mandy, I love these canned chicken videos, but I was wondering if you would consider videos with tuna. It's cheaper. I know some people hate tuna, but I think some folks HAVE to use it vs chicken. Anyways, thanks for everything you do to share your goodness with us!
I make pesto chicken salad with a bit of mayo, dill, crema, parmesan cheese, served warm with melted gouda on a croissant. Its fabulous! I use rotisserie chicken. But I love being able to make can chicken taste good!
I put my chicken mixture in the fridge for about a 1/2 - 1 hour. You can do this before or after you form the patties. They will stiffen up & are less likely to fall apart.
To make this Keto for me , I used pork rind panko . I used two eggs because the panko absorbed the moisture. I also used almond flour , or any nut flour to add in chkn. Like 1 rounded Tbs. The cheese and spices.
Mandy, the pressing of the Chicken is also what I do with ground beef but..in a larger bowl to get the beef grease out of the beef when making whatever it is for my dishes, or casseroles. This way we don’t get a a lot of grease in our meals. I might have to wash another bowl but…it’s worth it to get all that grease out.
Hey Alma, I'm hoping u get thru ur migraines & wonder if u call the surgeons office everyday, if u could snag an earlier time slot? Some surgeries get canceled which could open up another slot for u, and pretty sure u will have a consult office appt before u hear about surgery plans. Ur so sweet, I'm praying u will get some favor from the staff to move ur appt up sooner (did u say June?). Just tell them everything like about the migraines too. I wouldn't be surprised if his first step would be an MRI of ur head, so he can see more detail. There's a sweet way to ask for favor, & I'm hoping u win their hearts too! 💕💕💕💕💕
@@MrsAlmaTrumble Oh dear, I hope u have antibiotics for that? Be sure to measure out 8C of water (at least) to flush ur kidneys/bladder & hydrate them back into good health. Most people don't realize how many steps there are before surgery, and possible additional procedures, so the Dr is able to be precise in his choices. I have several family members who are doctors. I know theres always "wiggle room" to move an appointment up sooner. Ask if he/she has other locations u could tap into as well! I'm praying u get in next month, by the grace of God! ❤️🧎♀️🙏
@@MrsAlmaTrumble Hey sweet friend, I stumbled onto an fairly easy to read article about Steroids & how they can help us - so search this: "How Do Steroids Work by Devon Carter online Oct 9 2020." I think it might encourage u that ur Dr's are being proactive & practicing the highest care as u wait for ur appt in June. Still praying u call & get in sooner. I know from experience, the more specialized the longer we usually have to wait tho. Stay hopeful dearest! Love u! ❤️
I was excited to watch the recipes today. I love the convenience of using canned chicken. We always pick it up at Costco. Also Downton Abbey is one of my all time favourite shows!
Roll your lemon to loosen up the juice. Then poke a skewer in the end(with the dimple on it) and squeeze the juice out through the hole you made. No seeds and you can save the lemon for later.❤
Next time you squeeze the chicken save the broth to add to soup, etc. 😊 Before forming the patties, let them get cold in the fridge. Makes it much easier. Chopped, roasted pecans instead of almonds good too. Y’all just too too cute!
I have bottled nearly 90 qts of canned chicken. So...now I need to get some confidence 😩 cooking with bottled (or canned) chicken. I'm excited to glean some ideas. Thx for sharing.
Hey Mandy! A lemon squeeze hack I thought of a couple weeks ago when it was too difficult to get any juice out. Cut off the ends (just slightly) of the lemon first then cut it in half and squeeze. SO much easier!
You two are such an adorable couple! I love watching you and your recipes are fabulous. God bless you all of your family and thank you for sharing these recipes with us. Hugs from Ohio
I use canned chicken but I have to rinse it with water first. It also tastes better if you fry it in a skillet for a few minutes. These look really good and easy...Another easy one is to use your rice cooker, jasmine rice, a can of chicken, frozen mixed veggies and soy sauce. Then sometimes I mix in some scrambled eggs at the end..
To make the chicken patties/fritters stay together better, is after incorporating the bread crumbs (Italian is the way to go! More seasonings), to let the mixture set up for a bit to allow the crumbs to absorb the juices. And perhaps, a 1/4C more(?) The Lemon Basil Chicken salad - never heard of, but definitely making this! I think after it sat for a day (in the fridge, of course) it would be even more phenomenal!! Great catch on the Tablespoon vs teaspoon pesto!!! YIKES!! You two are a HOOT! Such love!! 💕 Have a blessed day and a wonderful week!! xxoo
I put fajita mix & sautéed onion & peppers with chicken in a lg flour tortilla shell, lay out flat in an oiled skillet. Cover with cheese, fold in half with a spatula, & then fry on the other side. Ppl tell me it’s restaurant quality ❤
You can add some mayo to your chicken mixture when you add your egg. It will act as an additional binder and help keep them moist. I do this with my salmon patties and the hold together beautifully. I can't wait to try these! Love your videos!! God bless!!
Perfect video suggestion! We keep this canned chicken stocked up at our house. I usually just make Buffalo chicken dip with it, but I’ll definitely give these suggestions a try. Thanks!
I’m not sure that I have ever used canned chicken. I certainly will now, especially to make chicken salad. I love chicken salad made with a rotisserie chicken and almonds, but using canned chicken will make it much quicker AND less messy. I use the same kind of lemon press that you have, but the first one I broke from squeezing it too hard. It works a lot better if you just trim off the point on the end of the lemon half that you’re squeezing. Thanks for all the good recipes!😊
Y'all are just too cute and that kitty! The love is real and can be felt, reminds me of my Aunt and Uncle. I see this canned chicken at Sam's all the time and I'm gonna try this. Thanks
Fellow South Carolinian here, inspired to make the fritters but with a cajun seasoning since my husband loves spicy chicken fillets for sammiches. I get the same chicken from Sams!
I just recently started watching your videos, I've tried 2 of the recipes, they where great! But not as great as the two of you! You love for each other is illuminate d and beautiful to see. Thank you for sharing your recipes, products and most importantly your love for each other, God bless!❤🙏🙂
Hi Mandy . I know this isn't in this video but I had to give you huge thanks and props. The Mongolian ground beef recipe is OFF THE CHAIN. I made it tonight and cannot believe how Amazing it is. I ❤ watching you and your family. I'm retired and ❤to cook. Your recipes are always delicious. God bless you all always 😇😇😇
I feel like this would be a regular oven bake. Less height would produce less breakage of putting them down onto the pan and easier to deliver to plate/bun. Also making the edges as even as the middle might create less breakage. But you would need more time than air fryer. Maybe? Definitely gonna try these though! 😊
I’ve never tried canned chicken, something about it makes me hesitant. I started to try some of the other recipes you’ve had in the past but I think I’m gonna jump right in and get some next time I go to the store and try it. My pallet loves basil and lemon so I think I’ll try that one first. Thank you!
