NEW YORK (Fox News) — Mom of seven, Mary Neilis, turns cooking dinner for her large family into a viral TikTok and Substack following, sharing realistic meals for busy households.

## Family Cooking Sensation
Neilis, along with her sister and firefighter husband, shares chaos-filled but honest and approachable family meals with millions online.

## Diverse Meal Offerings
From chicken cutlets to coconut curry salmon, Neilis cooks a variety of dishes, catering to special requests and extra guests.

## Tradition and Budgeting
Cooking is a family tradition for Neilis, who plans five dinners a week and prioritizes sales for grocery costs.

## Sharing Inspiration
Neilis posts meal plans, recipes, and a weekly roundup on Substack to inspire others with her innovative cooking approach.

Deirdre Bardolf, a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital, contributed to this report.