My grandmother always put a coin in a gift purse for luck, a lucky purse always has enough money in it for your needs. Great finds Paul. Beautiful sunrise!
46 years ago I married into an Italian family. I knew very little about cooking but thanks to my mother in law, I learned how to make the best Italian food ever. So, we can’t go to Italian restaurants or get Italian takeout because I make the best ………thanks to my mother in law❤️❤️❤️
Hello Emmy and Paul, great video! Paul is a great shopper. 👍🏾👍🏾 I am definitely going to try the Italian Sausage in the crockpot. It looks delicious. ❤❤
I think Paul missed his calling as a purse salesman. The first thing I look for when shopping for a new hand bag is the amount of hiding spots 😂 that was awesome!
Great bag. I love lots of pockets in a purse or handbag. In Scotland we always put a coin in a purse we are giving as a present. Its a wish / talisman that your purse will never be empty. Beautiful sunrise.
I grew up with the tradition of putting a coin in a purse for luck. I am not sure of my heritage because my family is from a PA Dutch area but many of our traditions are English.
Missed most of the live so needed to watch the whole video. Paul did great- so funny that he knows what women like- lots of compartments in a purse! All the items he found were so useful but high quality. Perfect Emmy gifts!
Fried chicken with mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy and I substitute green beans for the usual Cole slaw. Trust me, my chicken is w-a-a-y better than the Colonel's. I flash fry it to crisp everything up, then cook it low and slow in the oven while I finish all the sides. Nobody complains about home-fried chicken!
A “take out” meal that I like to make is fried rice. Whenever I have cooked rice for another meal, I will use the leftover rice in the next day or so to make fried rice. I use whatever veggies are on hand at the time, as well as protein, so this meal is never the same thing twice. Thanks for your encouragement and all you do.😊
Great finds Paul. Love the little purse. I've been stocking my pantry and freezer over the past month with all the loss leaders. It's so nice to walk out of the store with a cart FULL of food for $65. You are such an inspiration.
We gutted our main bathroom and scored big savings. We bought our walk in shower system that was a display unit at 50% off. I found 10 brand new expensive boxes of laminate flooring for $10 per box from $62. The contractor had them left from another job and put them on Facebook market place. There was enough flooring for the bathroom, hallway, kitchen and front entry, for $150. By saving on these items we started the funds for the next project. Living below our means and having savings makes it easier to take advantage of great deals to have nice things for less.💰
We make our own sweet rolls, muffins, sourdough bagels. Simple little seasoned croutons; always bought bagged croutons but never again. Had a meal with friends and made baked French onion soup; they said it was better than any they had at a restaurant. That warms your heart when there is joy in a meal or things you have baked. Thanks for all the joy that you bring us with your channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I got my son a Kitchenaid Mixer as his was dying. I got it off of Facebook Marketplace for $225 and it has been used twice and is like brand new. It's his Christmas present! I make a creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich at home. Last night I made my own alfredo sauce vs buying the jarred stuff. It was delicious!
Hello from England. The sausage recipe looks good, similar to one I make, it never turns out the same, depending on what ingredients we have at the time.Sometimes I seem to run out of ideas to cook, maybe next week that will be on the menu with pasta. I am cooking cottage pie today with enough to freeze for 3 days. The chicken dinner we have tomorrow we shall have the next day also and left over meat will be frozen then used again in fried rice. The carcass will be used to make soup. It’s such a satisfying feeling making from scratch. We do treat ourselves occasionally with lunch out like, yesterday but only a snack. We are 78, 79 years married for 57.
I live in the southwest and Mexican food is one of our favorites. I make Mexican food from scratch at home a lot. Homemade refried beans, Spanish rice, green chili burritos, tacos etc… My grandmother who was Italian, died when I was newly married and never really learned how to cook really good Italian recipes… I wish I could’ve learned from her. I love watching your videos especially when you make authentic Italian recipes! ❤ yum! 😋
Another great episode. Paul did an awesome job shopping for you. I think my pizza is better than most purchased pizzas except Casey’s breakfast pizza. Poor crop seasons in West Africa caused by weather changes caused the price increase in chocolate. I stocked up on baking cocoa and some chocolate chips prior to the increase in price. Hurricane Irene wiped out a lot of the pecan trees in North Carolina. It also did a lot of damage to the peanut farms.
Paul did well! My family has the tradition that you never give a wallet or purse without a coin in it! I have no idea if it is a family tradition or a tradition based on heritage. My carrots were recalled so I will have to go back to the store and I try to avoid the week before thanksgiving. I am feeling very much like I want a quiet, no frills Christmas. I don’t think I’m going to put out most of my decor, my tree is already up. Thank you for the wonderful video! ❤
This Thanksgiving we are serving 11 people to a 7 course meal with every course “plated”. I made sure portions are good, and it cost less, because we control the portions!
Great video Emmy & Paul! Loved the sunrise. The gifts Paul picked out were great. Great challenge idea! Great idea with the sausage & peppers. My favorites to cook at home is my steak recipe, penne a la vodka and wings in the air fryer and eggplant parmigiana.
I make a version of Panera broccoli cheddar soup. It's very delicious. 1 medium onion, chopped to your desired size, 2 cloves minced garlic. 4 T butter. 1/4 c APF. 2 c half and half. ( I have used milk, it tastes fine) 2 c chicken stock 3 carrots, cut smaller strips, 1 head broccoli, shredded cheese. You saute the onion until it's translucent, add the minced garlic. Set aside. Take a Dutch oven, add your butter, melt it on medium heat, add your APF, and stir to make your roux. Add your stock and your half and half, bring to a boil, add everything but the cheese. Simmer on low for 30 minutes or so. Check your doneness, add your season to taste. I use Morton Nature season and a bit of cayenne and black pepper. Add your cheese and let cook another 10-12 minutes. I usually make either garlic bread or grilled cheese sandwich. Thank you for sharing your tips.
The children gave us a wallet last Christmas filled with gift cards to favorite restaurants . we retired and its great to go out for breakfast or lunch on the days we run errands or go to the market.
Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup is our favorite restaurant dish made at home. It is even better at home....I think sometimes the restaurant waters it down and/or skimpy on the chicken and gnocchi. Always filling at home. We use it as the main dish.
I just wanted to tell you that I went to the library the other day and they had free books. I got two cookbooks. Simple recipes and I have much of the spices and meats I already have. I was so excited 🤗. Thought of you 💞
Hi Emmy we make "Chipotle " style bowls that are way better. Crock pot shredded pork.and then season Mexican style. ( canned Chipotle peppers in sauce are sold in little cans)) Rice and beans, layered with romaine lettuce, salsa, lots of fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese. Totally yum and super cheap
Olive Garden’s Zuppa Tuscana. Last time we went to olive garden, my son was so excited to get it.. (long time favorite) afterwards he said it was disappointing because mine is better❤️
I really liked that little purse with all the pockets that Paul bought. Love a good sale and this week Publix had so many items buy-one-get-one that we use.
You guys are so great at getting each other gifts that you know will like Emmy. Lately my husband has been loving my homemade chili that I make with cooked hamburger frozen from the freezer and a few simple additions. Don't have the heart to admit to him in doctored up goods. He keeps telling me save that recipe.
Mmmm, favorite restaurant inspired meal? Seeing as We might dine at restaurant 1x a year I’m inspired to Cook as if touring The World! Turkish Lamb Kafta kabobs in lavash bread, Indian Saag Paneer, Chinese MooShu Pork, Caribbean Jerk Chicken…on & on. All Our ‘Favorites’, though most likely recipes that showcase Our Louisiana seafood in season Tops! Barbecue Shrimp, Crawfish Étouffée, Corn & Crab Bisque, Oyster & Artichoke Soup… :)
Paul did a great job. Such thought put in to those gifts- so much for $10! Wow! I recently found a grocery store that gives reward points that you can cash in towards certain items. Yay!!! Hashbrown casserole- always requested for family get together.
Im not trying too toot my own horn but there are a lot of Italian American dishes I can make that taste better than most restaurants. I know a Mexican lady who made the best enchiladas ever...I know a Vietnamese lady who made the best spring rolls I ever had. I think if you are a good cook you should stay home and cook otherwise you are going to be dissatisfied lol just make sure some else does the dishes! 😉
My Mon and my aunt always put a penny in a purse or wallet when they gave it as a gift. I fo the same also. Each purse I have has a penny (and a tiny, tiny sea shell) tucked away in the zipper compartment.
Paul! You are one savvy and shopper!!! Good job!!And, what a thoughtful husband! Emmy, I just looked at ShopRite flier starting this Sunday the 24th....ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY (29th/30th) BUTTER WILL BE $2/lb. May be worth a stock-up trip. LOVED THE SAUSAGE crockpot recipe! That's a keeper! Happy Thanksgiving! Mrs. D. Hudson Valley
I love Paul's under $10 gifts!! I always keep an eye out for gifts for family and friends. I look at the clearance sales at Target, Walmart, Kohl's, etc as well as Goodwill and thrift stores.
I make a similar Italian sausage crockpot meal using peppers from the garden. We love it. Never thought about toasting bread, Emmie😊 What a delicious meal you made! Thank you both for a great video.
As a kid transplanted to southern New England I did not appreciate sausage and peppers, but now I love them! (Guess my taste bugs were late to the party😂) I also make them in the crockpot. So amazingly tasty-the ultimate comfort food! Emmie and Paul, thank you both for your positive and encouraging frugal videos! You are appreciated❤
It looks like someone received that purse as a gift and never used it. It my family, whenever you give a purse or wallet, you put a penny in it for good luck! Didn’t know you can freeze nuts. I am making no chicken nachos for dinner. We will eat them while watching Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. It’s free on prime right now.
Wow you guys are amazing. The 2 hauls are both amazing! Those carrots are from here Quebec where I live! for once we are eating the same produce😊 Our carrots are safe right now. The only recalls come from imported produce usually. I cannot believe your Mutti prices!! they are $7 a can here. All I get is the Passata from Mutti at $4 on sale! I would have stocked up too! WOW. Nuts are way too expensive here. The days you bring nuts to your relatives for the holidays are long gone. That recipe rocks! I usually make it all separately never put the sausage into the buns like that. But I will do this next time oh yess! I tend to make the sauce with sausages, with pasta, and garlic bread on the side. Very clever yummmm!! I know I make better hamburgers with buns, pizza, or pulled pork with scratch buns than a restaurant. I also make a better pad thai. Any pasta dish, any grilled cheese with tomato soup, any stuffed roulade type meat. And beef stroganoff. And complete breakfast. I also do coquille st Jacques and vol au vents better. These save me a lot of money at home. Especially when it comes to baking. My pumpkin pie or apple pie is always better than store bought. For the burgers, whether I make them with a red meat, tuna or vegetarian like zucchini burgers, they are way better than any fast food. I use no sodium so I will use any other flavouring I can like caramelized onions and garlic to substitute for salt. A touch of bree or a special sauce you make for your burger makes them also superior. Especially if I make the buns from scratch ( any bread I do add salt though and butter), you can’t beat or compare a restaurant burger to a homemade grilled or broiled burger. It just takes planning ahead and starting the buns early in the am so they rise twice, in time. Pulled pork is low and slow. As is the Beef Stroganoff. All things that a restaurant would rush through are better made at home. Shepherd’s pie as well. So many. I have yet to try recreating special dishes at home better than I have had like lobster bisque, moussaka, egg rolls, middle eastern dishes. Spinach artichoke dip (a steakhouse still makes it better), Garlic shrimp are better at a steakhouse as well. There are things that will be better at a restaurant like crispy pressure cooked fried chicken. The appliance makes it superior. And poutine. Restaurants get the good curds in bulk made for them so its hard to beat a good poutine from a family owned restaurant.
No lie! After reading your comment I was starving! Every dish you mentioned sounded so good! Really creative ideas too. I have never tasted poutine but have always wanted too. I adore cheese curds. Thanks for taking the time to share, Jane!
@ lol! but you made this wonderful sausage pasta roll meal and it snowballed from there. Please try it one day its worth making poutine. The best fries are usually those greasy homefries that are soggy, sweet not crisp, drowned in a gravy u like and even mozzarella will do if u cannot get curds. Curds are really expensive even here. I use mozzarella to substitute.
Sausage and peppers and onions...yum! You must have a very large rotation list! I love crockpot meals. Paul made great choices for you $10 gifts. Love the little purse. Have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤
Love those Mutti tomatoes. I always have some in my pantry to supplement my own canned or frozen Passata. Their tube of tomato paste is fantastic if u ever come across it. Their cans of cherry tomatoes also make a fantastic sauce. Pecans will continue to be expensive because of the bad weather this year so stock up when u can. Same for cacao and vanilla. Check the sugar content on any chocolate chips some of the cheaper brands have more sugar than cacao !
Great gift. A funny little belief that my aunt gave me was when you gift a purse you put a coin in it as a prosperity wish or blessing for the recipient.
Another very enjoyable and helpful video Emmy & Paul. I loved the gifts Paul got for you Emmy, especially the little handbag. I love your mentality about giving gifts to each other......you don't join the majority in thinking that to show love you must spend a lot of money on gifts for each other. I love how you set a budget of 10 dollars and appreciate the thought you each put into choosing each other's gifts out of that amount. That's truly a lovely way to live and such a lovely attitude. I just love how genuine and thoughtful you both are. I hope you have a fantastic week ahead. May God greatly bless you both.❤
Great video! I love making taco / burrito chicken and meat in the crockpot. Having chicken salsa verde on hand lets me make amazing enchiladas, burrito bowls and tacos. So versitile! I never knew how to make such tender shredded chicken in the crockpot. Same applies to pulled BBQ pork and other foods I used to only have at restaurants.
Hi Emmy, Paul & Friends! 😉 Sausage & peppers are a favorite! I love your awesome recipe - I'll definitely make this soon! Money-saving idea: My son likes Coca-Cola & Sprite; but the prices have more than doubled in the last 4 yrs. I realized Kroger always puts their sodas on a great sale at every holiday (including Father's Day, Labor Day, etc). So I only buy at those times and save a ton of money! ps: the turquoise "crossbody bag" has your name all over it, Emmy! 🍗🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🍗
Gifts that impress "others" or gifts that mean something to the recipient. That's what I ask myself when shopping. Paul apparently knows this :) Those sandwiches looked decadent. I love Italian food but admit I'm not that knowledgeable about some of the ingredients. The sausage appeared to have a casing. I've always removed that but, yours seems to have evaporated in the cooking process. Was that due to the slow cooking?
We We love Lasagna in our house so, when my son and his family come we often make that from scratch. I love it when we head into the kitchen with you. Thankyou for all your wonderful advice ❤
We cook from scratch nearly every day because I have Celiac. Trying to navigate gluten free options in restaurants can get complicated, and expensive. More than once, I have physically paid the price for accidental cross contamination. So, my husband and I have adapted. We make gluten free fried chicken, gf. PF Chang's Mongolian beef, gf Kung Pao chicken, and so many more. We have now gotten to the point where our home cooked food is better than what we could get out. It takes time and research, but it's so worth it. ❤
I also have celiac and gosh, eat in a Restaurant? Once, maybe twice a year. Honestly, even w/out celiac homemade food is better! it tastes better, it’s healthier and you save money!
What a beautiful start to your video. The colours in the sky were stunning. In Scotland it's lucky to leave a coin in a purse or bag it means that purse will never be empty 😊. I love making "fakeaways" and my husbands favourite is Chinese chicken fried rice. I love to cook and will give anything a go. I have made quite a few of your recipies and they always taste wonderful. Thanks for another great video. Hope you Paul and Dixie have a wonderful day 😊
Have seen your channel several times and thoroughly enjoyed each episode. I live in Australia so many of the food products you mention are not the same brands here. Still enjoy the fresh produce and other great buys you showcase so regularly. Cost of living here in Oz has skyrocketed in the past two years and doesn't seem to be slowing down. Clever use of our available funds can still allow a reasonable lifestyle. Thank you and best wishes 💐
That is a fantastic deal on the Mutti tomatoes! The subs looked really yummy! Cool to see your Christmas tree in the background. I love to make tacos at home w/ the fixings and rice and beans. A great “takeout” quality meal, but healthier and more delicious made at home.
I had to think about your question. I make shrimp pesto pasta. I make winter pesto that uses chopped frozen spinach and a lot of dried basil to keep the cost down. In a restaurant it would be over $20 a serving. On the lighter side we love wraps except the calories in many restaurant recipes. I make the home version using a low carb tortilla, lower fat cheese, a meat or protein and usualy a pickle spear or other vegi. I tried making homemade tortillas and we didn't care for my best try so I buy ones we like.
Yummmmm, loving the looks of that sandwich! Such an inspiring video. I always feel like I’ve had a visit with a good friend after watching your channel, Emmy ❤️ My husband loves my homemade Hawaiian style pizza. From scratch crust and homemade sauce. Better than carry out, for sure! Happy Thanksgiving!
Paul you got it so right we absolutely love pockets. Brilliant gift haul. I make amazing mini burgers and a beautiful prawn stirfry and fresh fish and chips.
Your Xmas tree looks great . You could also eat the sandwich with some leftover soup. I make a delicous Thai curry soup for Xmas each year , even better then the one in a restaurant.
You got so many good deals on the groceries. Will Paul wrap the Christmas gifts since Emmy already saw them? You two are so much in love! Happy Thanksgiving.
How many of us wish that we were your real life friends that were invited over for dinner? Love your channel! Emmy and Paul!❤🎄❤
What an amazing and kind compliment! Believe me, if it was feasible we WOULD have you all over for dinner!!
🙋🏼♀️me! I’d do dinner and sobremesa with Paul & Emmy!
Me me me!
I think that all the time.
My grandmother always put a coin in a gift purse for luck, a lucky purse always has enough money in it for your needs. Great finds Paul.
Beautiful sunrise!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing that, Janet!
I was just going to say that. A penny in a gift wallet too.
I bought a nice wallet at GW and it had a coin in it forget if was a penny or dime. I buy a lot of new things there.
Paul is such a great shopper! I love everything he chose for Emmy! The sunrise was breathtaking! God sends us beautiful gifts!!
Indeed He does!
46 years ago I married into an Italian family. I knew very little about cooking but thanks to my mother in law, I learned how to make the best Italian food ever. So, we can’t go to Italian restaurants or get Italian takeout because I make the best ………thanks to my mother in law❤️❤️❤️
Hello Emmy and Paul, great video! Paul is a great shopper. 👍🏾👍🏾
I am definitely going to try the Italian Sausage in the crockpot. It looks delicious. ❤❤
Tamera, that is so wonderful!
Crystal, I think you will love it!
I hope you know Emmy and Paul how much we appreciate you❤
Kerry, that is so very kind of you to say. Thank you!
I think Paul missed his calling as a purse salesman. The first thing I look for when shopping for a new hand bag is the amount of hiding spots 😂 that was awesome!
I totally agree! He did well!
I loved Paul’s commentary about the gifts he found for Emmy. Funny and sweet.
Thanks so much, Jeanne!
Great bag. I love lots of pockets in a purse or handbag. In Scotland we always put a coin in a purse we are giving as a present. Its a wish / talisman that your purse will never be empty.
Beautiful sunrise.
I grew up with the tradition of putting a coin in a purse for luck. I am not sure of my heritage because my family is from a PA Dutch area but many of our traditions are English.
Love that! Thanks!
Missed most of the live so needed to watch the whole video. Paul did great- so funny that he knows what women like- lots of compartments in a purse! All the items he found were so useful but high quality. Perfect Emmy gifts!
So kind of you to watch the whole video, Carolyn! Thank you!
Fried chicken with mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy and I substitute green beans for the usual Cole slaw. Trust me, my chicken is w-a-a-y better than the Colonel's. I flash fry it to crisp everything up, then cook it low and slow in the oven while I finish all the sides. Nobody complains about home-fried chicken!
Sounds delicious I always struggle with the coating.any tips?
Lind, I adore fried chicken! One of my absolute favorites!
A “take out” meal that I like to make is fried rice. Whenever I have cooked rice for another meal, I will use the leftover rice in the next day or so to make fried rice. I use whatever veggies are on hand at the time, as well as protein, so this meal is never the same thing twice. Thanks for your encouragement and all you do.😊
You are so welcome, Karen! Thanks for watching!
Great finds Paul. Love the little purse. I've been stocking my pantry and freezer over the past month with all the loss leaders. It's so nice to walk out of the store with a cart FULL of food for $65. You are such an inspiration.
That is awesome! So happy our videos are helpful!
Emmie and Paul, have a beautiful Thanksgiving week. We appreciate you both. Larry and Hope
Larry and Hope, we thank you. That means so much to us. A very blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family!
We gutted our main bathroom and scored big savings. We bought our walk in shower system that was a display unit at 50% off. I found 10 brand new expensive boxes of laminate flooring for $10 per box from $62. The contractor had them left from another job and put them on Facebook market place. There was enough flooring for the bathroom, hallway, kitchen and front entry, for $150. By saving on these items we started the funds for the next project. Living below our means and having savings makes it easier to take advantage of great deals to have nice things for less.💰
How wonderful! Good for you!
We make our own sweet rolls, muffins, sourdough bagels. Simple little seasoned croutons; always bought bagged croutons but never again. Had a meal with friends and made baked French onion soup; they said it was better than any they had at a restaurant. That warms your heart when there is joy in a meal or things you have baked. Thanks for all the joy that you bring us with your channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Such a kind comment! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
I got my son a Kitchenaid Mixer as his was dying. I got it off of Facebook Marketplace for $225 and it has been used twice and is like brand new. It's his Christmas present! I make a creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich at home. Last night I made my own alfredo sauce vs buying the jarred stuff. It was delicious!
What a brilliant gift! He will love it!
On hot days I pack my lunch snacks drinks and spend day in the library free airconditiinning
Sounds like a delightful day, Kerry!
Oh my heart - I adore this video!! Have a blessed Thanksgiving, everyone.
Thank you! You too!
Hello from England. The sausage recipe looks good, similar to one I make, it never turns out the same, depending on what ingredients we have at the time.Sometimes I seem to run out of ideas to cook, maybe next week that will be on the menu with pasta. I am cooking cottage pie today with enough to freeze for 3 days. The chicken dinner we have tomorrow we shall have the next day also and left over meat will be frozen then used again in fried rice. The carcass will be used to make soup. It’s such a satisfying feeling making from scratch. We do treat ourselves occasionally with lunch out like, yesterday but only a snack. We are 78, 79 years married for 57.
Congrats! 57 years! How absolutely wonderful!
I live in the southwest and Mexican food is one of our favorites. I make Mexican food from scratch at home a lot. Homemade refried beans, Spanish rice, green chili burritos, tacos etc…
My grandmother who was Italian, died when I was newly married and never really learned how to cook really good Italian recipes… I wish I could’ve learned from her. I love watching your videos especially when you make authentic Italian recipes! ❤ yum! 😋
Thank you! I share Italian recipes often!
Your Christmas tree is lovely. It makes that room look very cozy.
Thank you! 😊
Another great episode. Paul did an awesome job shopping for you. I think my pizza is better than most purchased pizzas except Casey’s breakfast pizza. Poor crop seasons in West Africa caused by weather changes caused the price increase in chocolate. I stocked up on baking cocoa and some chocolate chips prior to the increase in price. Hurricane Irene wiped out a lot of the pecan trees in North Carolina. It also did a lot of damage to the peanut farms.
Yes, so many weather related price increases!
Paul did well! My family has the tradition that you never give a wallet or purse without a coin in it! I have no idea if it is a family tradition or a tradition based on heritage. My carrots were recalled so I will have to go back to the store and I try to avoid the week before thanksgiving. I am feeling very much like I want a quiet, no frills Christmas. I don’t think I’m going to put out most of my decor, my tree is already up. Thank you for the wonderful video! ❤
Yes, we kept decorations simple this year too. So much calmer.
Honestly I just love you pair. You can just tell you are super authentic people and smart too.
That is so kind of you to say! Thank you!
This Thanksgiving we are serving 11 people to a 7 course meal with every course “plated”. I made sure portions are good, and it cost less, because we control the portions!
That is awesome! Sounds so lovely!
Great video Emmy & Paul! Loved the sunrise. The gifts Paul picked out were great. Great challenge idea! Great idea with the sausage & peppers. My favorites to cook at home is my steak recipe, penne a la vodka and wings in the air fryer and eggplant parmigiana.
I love eggplant parmigiana, Paul not so much lol. I don't get it often...
I make a version of Panera broccoli cheddar soup.
It's very delicious.
1 medium onion, chopped to your desired size, 2 cloves minced garlic. 4 T butter. 1/4 c APF.
2 c half and half. ( I have used milk, it tastes fine) 2 c chicken stock
3 carrots, cut smaller strips, 1 head broccoli, shredded cheese.
You saute the onion until it's translucent, add the minced garlic.
Set aside. Take a Dutch oven, add your butter, melt it on medium heat, add your APF, and stir to make your roux.
Add your stock and your half and half, bring to a boil, add everything but the cheese. Simmer on low for 30 minutes or so. Check your doneness, add your season to taste.
I use Morton Nature season and a bit of cayenne and black pepper.
Add your cheese and let cook another 10-12 minutes.
I usually make either garlic bread or grilled cheese sandwich.
Thank you for sharing your tips.
That sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks!
I always heard never to give a wallet/purse empty...put some amount of money in it. Maybe that's why there is a penny!
The children gave us a wallet last Christmas filled with gift cards to favorite restaurants . we retired and its great to go out for breakfast or lunch on the days we run errands or go to the market.
I think your right, Ruth!
Susan, I love that idea! Brilliant!
Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup is our favorite restaurant dish made at home. It is even better at home....I think sometimes the restaurant waters it down and/or skimpy on the chicken and gnocchi. Always filling at home. We use it as the main dish.
Recipe, please!
Love that soup!
I just wanted to tell you that I went to the library the other day and they had free books. I got two cookbooks. Simple recipes and I have much of the spices and meats I already have. I was so excited 🤗. Thought of you 💞
YAY! Good for you! What a blessing!
Hi Emmy we make "Chipotle " style bowls that are way better. Crock pot shredded pork.and then season Mexican style. ( canned Chipotle peppers in sauce are sold in little cans)) Rice and beans, layered with romaine lettuce, salsa, lots of fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese. Totally yum and super cheap
Sounds so good!
Olive Garden’s Zuppa Tuscana. Last time we went to olive garden, my son was so excited to get it.. (long time favorite) afterwards he said it was disappointing because mine is better❤️
LOVE that, Jennie! Smart young man!
I really liked that little purse with all the pockets that Paul bought. Love a good sale and this week Publix had so many items buy-one-get-one that we use.
That's so great!
You guys are so great at getting each other gifts that you know will like Emmy. Lately my husband has been loving my homemade chili that I make with cooked hamburger frozen from the freezer and a few simple additions. Don't have the heart to admit to him in doctored up goods. He keeps telling me save that recipe.
LOL! How I love that, Lisa!
I have coffee and lunch at church after service
Mmmm, favorite restaurant inspired meal? Seeing as We might dine at restaurant 1x a year I’m inspired to Cook as if touring The World! Turkish Lamb Kafta kabobs in lavash bread, Indian Saag Paneer, Chinese MooShu Pork, Caribbean Jerk Chicken…on & on. All Our ‘Favorites’, though most likely recipes that showcase Our Louisiana seafood in season Tops! Barbecue Shrimp, Crawfish Étouffée, Corn & Crab Bisque, Oyster & Artichoke Soup… :)
How amazing! Love that you are so adventurous!
Paul did a great job. Such thought put in to those gifts- so much for $10! Wow! I recently found a grocery store that gives reward points that you can cash in towards certain items. Yay!!! Hashbrown casserole- always requested for family get together.
Thanks so much, Reba! That casserole sounds great!
Paul did great. I like all his choices.
Thanks so much, Susan!
Another great sandwich recipe. And, as always, frugal. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another relaxing, enjoyable video. Please share your cornbread recipe with us.
Great idea!
Take out meal I make at home is Nan bread curry rice another one is fried rice
Love Nan Bread!
My favorite kitchen tool is a a spatula!
I love them! I got all mine after Christmas
One year on clearance
Good Job Paul!
Thanks so much, Irene!
Great job with the gifts, Paul!!!! I would be happy with those items! ~ Tanya
Tanya, he did great!
Im not trying too toot my own horn but there are a lot of Italian American dishes I can make that taste better than most restaurants. I know a Mexican lady who made the best enchiladas ever...I know a Vietnamese lady who made the best spring rolls I ever had. I think if you are a good cook you should stay home and cook otherwise you are going to be dissatisfied lol just make sure some else does the dishes! 😉
I totally agree ❤
D! You are right! Love the part about the dishes lol!
My Mon and my aunt always put a penny in a purse or wallet when they gave it as a gift. I fo the same also. Each purse I have has a penny (and a tiny, tiny sea shell) tucked away in the zipper compartment.
Oh, what a lovely custom!
Paul! You are one savvy and shopper!!! Good job!!And, what a thoughtful husband! Emmy, I just looked at ShopRite flier starting this Sunday the 24th....ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY (29th/30th) BUTTER WILL BE $2/lb. May be worth a stock-up trip. LOVED THE SAUSAGE crockpot recipe! That's a keeper! Happy Thanksgiving! Mrs. D.
Hudson Valley
YES! I saw that! So many great 2 day sales! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well Mrs. D!
I love Paul's under $10 gifts!! I always keep an eye out for gifts for family and friends. I look at the clearance sales at Target, Walmart, Kohl's, etc as well as Goodwill and thrift stores.
That's so smart!
Great job Paul with the gift
Thanks so much!
Paul your shopping picks for Emmy are excellent!
They are!
I think Paul's gift was nice.i enjoyed the video also a great haul.❤❤🎉
Thank so very much, Delphine!
I make a similar Italian sausage crockpot meal using peppers from the garden. We love it. Never thought about toasting bread, Emmie😊 What a delicious meal you made! Thank you both for a great video.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching, Julia!
As a kid transplanted to southern New England I did not appreciate sausage and peppers, but now I love them! (Guess my taste bugs were late to the party😂) I also make them in the crockpot. So amazingly tasty-the ultimate comfort food! Emmie and Paul, thank you both for your positive and encouraging frugal videos! You are appreciated❤
Thanks so much for your encouragement, Simone!
I think kids taste buds don't like tomatoes and peppers. As we age, our taste buds dull and then we like these veggies.
@@simonefeaster5131 oh, dear, tasting bugs???? 😉
Paul did a great job with his $10 gift! I hope you will share what you buy first him for $10! ❤
Thanks so much, Deb!
It looks like someone received that purse as a gift and never used it. It my family, whenever you give a purse or wallet, you put a penny in it for good luck! Didn’t know you can freeze nuts. I am making no chicken nachos for dinner. We will eat them while watching Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. It’s free on prime right now.
That was such a fun movie!
This is recipe I will following 😊looks delish and I am all about the crockpot🎉
We are too, Barbara!
Wow you guys are amazing. The 2 hauls are both amazing!
Those carrots are from here Quebec where I live! for once we are eating the same produce😊 Our carrots are safe right now. The only recalls come from imported produce usually.
I cannot believe your Mutti prices!! they are $7 a can here. All I get is the Passata from Mutti at $4 on sale! I would have stocked up too! WOW.
Nuts are way too expensive here. The days you bring nuts to your relatives for the holidays are long gone.
That recipe rocks! I usually make it all separately never put the sausage into the buns like that. But I will do this next time oh yess! I tend to make the sauce with sausages, with pasta, and garlic bread on the side. Very clever yummmm!!
I know I make better hamburgers with buns, pizza, or pulled pork with scratch buns than a restaurant. I also make a better pad thai. Any pasta dish, any grilled cheese with tomato soup, any stuffed roulade type meat. And beef stroganoff. And complete breakfast. I also do coquille st Jacques and vol au vents better. These save me a lot of money at home. Especially when it comes to baking. My pumpkin pie or apple pie is always better than store bought.
For the burgers, whether I make them with a red meat, tuna or vegetarian like zucchini burgers, they are way better than any fast food. I use no sodium so I will use any other flavouring I can like caramelized onions and garlic to substitute for salt. A touch of bree or a special sauce you make for your burger makes them also superior.
Especially if I make the buns from scratch ( any bread I do add salt though and butter), you can’t beat or compare a restaurant burger to a homemade grilled or broiled burger. It just takes planning ahead and starting the buns early in the am so they rise twice, in time.
Pulled pork is low and slow. As is the Beef Stroganoff. All things that a restaurant would rush through are better made at home. Shepherd’s pie as well. So many. I have yet to try recreating special dishes at home better than I have had like lobster bisque, moussaka, egg rolls, middle eastern dishes. Spinach artichoke dip (a steakhouse still makes it better), Garlic shrimp are better at a steakhouse as well. There are things that will be better at a restaurant like crispy pressure cooked fried chicken. The appliance makes it superior.
And poutine. Restaurants get the good curds in bulk made for them so its hard to beat a good poutine from a family owned restaurant.
No lie! After reading your comment I was starving! Every dish you mentioned sounded so good! Really creative ideas too. I have never tasted poutine but have always wanted too. I adore cheese curds. Thanks for taking the time to share, Jane!
@ lol! but you made this wonderful sausage pasta roll meal and it snowballed from there. Please try it one day its worth making poutine.
The best fries are usually those greasy homefries that are soggy, sweet not crisp, drowned in a gravy u like and even mozzarella will do if u cannot get curds. Curds are really expensive even here. I use mozzarella to substitute.
The new picture and song are fantastic!
Thank you so much!
Sausage and peppers and onions...yum! You must have a very large rotation list! I love crockpot meals. Paul made great choices for you $10 gifts. Love the little purse. Have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤
Thank you! You too!
Good job Paul 👍shopping. My lasagna is better then restaurants according to my family. Love your channel have a great weekend
You as well, thank you, Melody!
Paul did an amazing job with his $10 budget!! Shrimp scampi is what I make in lieu of eating it at a restaurant.
Love shrimp scampi!
My restaurant go to meal that I often make at home is shrimp Pad Thai.
Oh, that sounds good!
Copied "smothered chicken"...really yummy with a green salad
Now that sounds good!
Your shows are so fun to watch. Thank you!
Thank you for watching, Nicole!
I wish you blessings as well. Have a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Gobble til you wobble!!
LOL! Love that, Gail! Wishing you wobbles too!
Wow ! Great shopping Paul ! I love the recipe and I love your videos !! Happy Thanksgiving !!
Thanks so much, Alice! Happy Thanksgiving!
❤ the recipe! Going be making!
YAY! Let us know how you like it!
Love those Mutti tomatoes. I always have some in my pantry to supplement my own canned or frozen Passata. Their tube of tomato paste is fantastic if u ever come across it. Their cans of cherry tomatoes also make a fantastic sauce. Pecans will continue to be expensive because of the bad weather this year so stock up when u can. Same for cacao and vanilla. Check the sugar content on any chocolate chips some of the cheaper brands have more sugar than cacao !
Thanks for the tips, CreamPuff!
Thank you Emmy and Paul!
Thank YOU Miz G for always being so supportive!
I buy an onion each week, so am going try to grow onions next year!
Love that!
Great gift. A funny little belief that my aunt gave me was when you gift a purse you put a coin in it as a prosperity wish or blessing for the recipient.
Love that!
Another very enjoyable and helpful video Emmy & Paul.
I loved the gifts Paul got for you Emmy, especially the little handbag. I love your mentality about giving gifts to each other......you don't join the majority in thinking that to show love you must spend a lot of money on gifts for each other. I love how you set a budget of 10 dollars and appreciate the thought you each put into choosing each other's gifts out of that amount. That's truly a lovely way to live and such a lovely attitude. I just love how genuine and thoughtful you both are.
I hope you have a fantastic week ahead. May God greatly bless you both.❤
You as well,Thanks Yvonne!
Another lovely, warm and cozy video- thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
The penny is for good luck.
Corn meal mush with your pure maple syrup yummmm
YES!! I didn't think of that!
Great video! I love making taco / burrito chicken and meat in the crockpot. Having chicken salsa verde on hand lets me make amazing enchiladas, burrito bowls and tacos. So versitile! I never knew how to make such tender shredded chicken in the crockpot. Same applies to pulled BBQ pork and other foods I used to only have at restaurants.
Sounds great!
Those are great spatulas! I have a red one like the blue one. It’s my favorite
Can't wait to use it!
Hi Emmy, Paul & Friends! 😉 Sausage & peppers are a favorite! I love your awesome recipe - I'll definitely make this soon! Money-saving idea: My son likes Coca-Cola & Sprite; but the prices have more than doubled in the last 4 yrs. I realized Kroger always puts their sodas on a great sale at every holiday (including Father's Day, Labor Day, etc). So I only buy at those times and save a ton of money!
ps: the turquoise "crossbody bag" has your name all over it, Emmy!
🍗🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🍗
LOL! Yes, the crossbody does, Tina! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
Gifts that impress "others" or gifts that mean something to the recipient. That's what I ask myself when shopping. Paul apparently knows this :) Those sandwiches looked decadent. I love Italian food but admit I'm not that knowledgeable about some of the ingredients. The sausage appeared to have a casing. I've always removed that but, yours seems to have evaporated in the cooking process. Was that due to the slow cooking?
Yes, it was so tender! Very very good!
We
We love Lasagna in our house so, when my son and his family come we often make that from scratch. I love it when we head into the kitchen with you. Thankyou for all your wonderful advice ❤
Thanks for the encouragement on our cooking segments, Veronica!
Looks delicious. Now I want some sausage and peppers too! 😄
So good!
We cook from scratch nearly every day because I have Celiac. Trying to navigate gluten free options in restaurants can get complicated, and expensive. More than once, I have physically paid the price for accidental cross contamination. So, my husband and I have adapted. We make gluten free fried chicken, gf. PF Chang's Mongolian beef, gf Kung Pao chicken, and so many more. We have now gotten to the point where our home cooked food is better than what we could get out. It takes time and research, but it's so worth it. ❤
Absolutely right! It is better!
I also have celiac and gosh, eat in a Restaurant? Once, maybe twice a year. Honestly, even w/out celiac homemade food is better! it tastes better, it’s healthier and you save money!
Thankful for you
So kind! We are thankful for all of you!
I’m saving this recipe….thanks for sharing. I think my husband will love this
So good!
What a beautiful start to your video. The colours in the sky were stunning. In Scotland it's lucky to leave a coin in a purse or bag it means that purse will never be empty 😊. I love making "fakeaways" and my husbands favourite is Chinese chicken fried rice. I love to cook and will give anything a go. I have made quite a few of your recipies and they always taste wonderful. Thanks for another great video. Hope you Paul and Dixie have a wonderful day 😊
Thanks so much for such a lovely comment, Lynn!
Have seen your channel several times and thoroughly enjoyed each episode. I live in Australia so many of the food products you mention are not the same brands here. Still enjoy the fresh produce and other great buys you showcase so regularly. Cost of living here in Oz has skyrocketed in the past two years and doesn't seem to be slowing down. Clever use of our available funds can still allow a reasonable lifestyle. Thank you and best wishes 💐
Thanks so much for sharing, Jacqueline!
That is a fantastic deal on the Mutti tomatoes! The subs looked really yummy! Cool to see your Christmas tree in the background. I love to make tacos at home w/ the fixings and rice and beans. A great “takeout” quality meal, but healthier and more delicious made at home.
I couldn't agree more, Gretchen!
Emmy I prioritise intential spending
So smart to do that, Kerry!
I had to think about your question. I make shrimp pesto pasta. I make winter pesto that uses chopped frozen spinach and a lot of dried basil to keep the cost down. In a restaurant it would be over $20 a serving. On the lighter side we love wraps except the calories in many restaurant recipes. I make the home version using a low carb tortilla, lower fat cheese, a meat or protein and usualy a pickle spear or other vegi. I tried making homemade tortillas and we didn't care for my best try so I buy ones we like.
That's so smart!
Yummmmm, loving the looks of that sandwich! Such an inspiring video. I always feel like I’ve had a visit with a good friend after watching your channel, Emmy ❤️
My husband loves my homemade Hawaiian style pizza. From scratch crust and homemade sauce. Better than carry out, for sure! Happy Thanksgiving!
Mary, you are always so kind! Thank you!
Paul you got it so right we absolutely love pockets. Brilliant gift haul. I make amazing mini burgers and a beautiful prawn stirfry and fresh fish and chips.
Sounds great!
We like to make Pizza. I make my own dough and sauce. We clean out the fridge for toppings.
Love that idea, Janice!
So nice to see your Christmas tree all lit and decorated in your living room. 🎄🎄🎄 Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰
Thanks, Debi! Yes, it warms the room up so nicely!
Your Xmas tree looks great . You could also eat the sandwich with some leftover soup. I make a delicous Thai curry soup for Xmas each year , even better then the one in a restaurant.
Sounds great!
Great tips! I love love your channel! Thanks! ❤
Thanks so much, Debbie!
Anything from Olive Garden. Especially the soups and breadsticks
Your videos are so soothing
Tammy, thank you so much!
Paul is a great shopper!
That he is, Jane!
Hi Emmy and Paul from Florida!!
Hi Deidre from New York! Have great weekend!
You guys are so sweet ❤️
How many years have you been married? Your relationship is inspiring. So sweet Paul’s gift commentary
😊 Thank you! Paul and I celebrated 26 years last June.
You got so many good deals on the groceries. Will Paul wrap the Christmas gifts since Emmy already saw them? You two are so much in love! Happy Thanksgiving.
He really is my best friend!