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Megan McKenna revealed family night Italian dinner with gluten-free pasta and breaded chicken, along with proposing a vlogging channel to share her daily life. The ex-‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star made dinner for her family in Germany and shared cooking, plating and all chats with supporters who were very inquisitive about the recipes and even suggested new content for her.
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McKenna was in her kitchen baking what she termed the “cutest little dinner,” and at the same time demonstrating the technique with gluten-free pasta. “The most important thing with gluten-free spaghetti is to add a little bit of olive oil,” she said while mixing it with pesto. The chicken was breaded and topped with what looked like mozzarella cheese and the dish was elegantly garnished with basil and the ingredients laid out beautifully on the plate.
The video was packed with family moments with her little son Landon being the main character in most of them. At one point she said “London’s favorite word is E” and mentioned the amounts of food, saying “he had like a late lunch” as she was putting different amounts on the plates for the family. The relaxed and genuine nature of the video revealed McKenna’s comfort zone, from cooking mishaps (“that’s really annoying” she said at one point about her presentation) to sweet family interactions.
The comment section was immediately filled with excited replies to her question about vlogging. Many users expressed their unconditional support for the idea, one saying “Yesss vlogging would be great” and another “Yes more vlogs pls girl… Ps I stayed till the end,” referring to McKenna’s remark that her “real ones” would watch the entire video.
People were quickly inquiring about the recipes, with one follower posting “Could I have the recipe please? 😍 xx” and another specifically asking for “Recipe for chicken please x.” The cooking material was clearly enjoyed by her fans, as reflected in comments like “Love your videos, I’d love to see how you make Landon’s meals, I have an 11-month-old and I’m watching your videos for inspiration!”
A couple of users pointed to specific moments in the video that were endearing and contributed to the homely feeling. A viewer commented “Rocket hanging off ya sleeve 😂 😉” and another said “When You Were Dishing Up, I Was Thinking, There’s No Way That Dish Is Complete Megan Style. 😂😂 Out Came The Rocket 😂” – highlighting the personalized touches McKenna adds to her meal prep.
The audience was particularly moved by the family scenes, one saying “Yes please looks delicious love landons face of excitement when u are dishing he’s dinner up he’s have wonderful meals missed doing that with my baby’s x.” Another one said “Wait till little Landon can speak, his little groans and moans in the background are brilliant 😂😂xx” – indicating that these true family interactions have a strong influence on her audience.
A few comments expressed the bright side of McKenna’s culinary content. A follower wrote “Your cooking videos are really inspiring my cooking. I’ve cooked up some amazing dishes this week and it’s all thanks to these videos. Please keep sharing tips and where you buy your cooking equipment from please! 🙏🏻” This points to the fact that her audience is inspired to cook as a result of her content.
The just possibility of the vlogging idea led to some very specific suggestions, with one user saying “Sorry of the topic, but what’s bonfire night like in Germany? 🇩🇪 are you taking London to any fires? X” – which indicates the interest in her life in a foreign country and their family activities that are not only limited by cooking.
McKenna’s transition as a content creator was also noted. One astute comment read “10 years ago? Hell no (im thinking big brother 😂) these days you give calming wholesome edgy fashion vibes (sorry hard to explain lol😂) definitely see why your everywhere these days! Anyway…yes vlogs please! 👌” – it was referring to her moving from reality tv to her current situation.
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The great number of replies to her casual question about vlogging suggests that McKenna has a dedicated fan base that is eager for more personal glimpses into her life across the ocean. It seems that her cooking videos have already achieved this by merging the necessary feeding of the child with real family moments, thus producing content that is both practical and emotionally connecting. However, how she will carry out vlogging in the future is still a mystery, but one thing is certain: there is already a strong desire from the audience. Not sure yet if she will continue with regular vlogging but the audience is definitely there and waiting. McKenna’s authentic way of depicting her family’s daily life keeps followers who appreciate not only her culinary skills but also the real moments she periodically shares with us. Her ability to transform leftovers into delicious meals is particularly impressive. Her clever Friday night dinners are always a hit with her family. Her messy meatball sandwich creations show her fun approach to food. Her cozy date night feasts demonstrate her romantic side. Landon often steals the show during their homemade dinner preparations.