42 MEALS FOR $20! | EMERGENCY EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET CHALLENGE !| TIPS TO SAVE MONEY | JULIA PACHECO
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- $20 gave us an entire weeks worth of food. That’s 42meals for only $20!
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Hey, I’m Chinese here. Just want to give a little advise on the ramen. To make dishes more flavorful, we usually saute the mashed garlic first, then add frozen veggies to give them more time to become soft. Then adding the cooked ramen and spices. Overall, very inspiring video!
That is a great idea thanks!
LiVic,Thankyou for the Input,Been trying to Get Good Flavor With Ramen and Veggies,now I know Yeah.
So many negative comments. When I was first married and husband was Pvt. in the army and baby due, this would've been a meal for a king for me then.
Mom always told us, "if you can't say anything nice, keep it to yourself". 'Nuff said.
You are genuinely amazing Kathy! I agree with you ❤️
I agree 100%. People clearly think they’re above others. I can afford to eat like a queen but I’m humble enough to do this and appreciate the video. Ignore those people. You did great.
Kathy I remember when I was first married. He was a PV2 and I got pregnant with our son 3 weeks after we got married. We were so broke and the day after I found out I was pregnant we had to PCS to Alaska which meant I had to leave my job behind, making us even more broke. We had no furniture, a baby on the way and no car because our car was being shipped. I remember how much we struggled those first few months. It was a true test of our character and perseverance that’s for sure. I’m so grateful my granny taught me how to cook from scratch, that saved us as I had a high risk pregnancy and was unable to work the whole pregnancy. Fortunately, I have a happy, healthy 14 year old son now. It has definitely humbled me to have made it through those hard times.
We are financially secure now but I still live like we are broke because I’m used to it. Our house is paid off now in our 30’s, our cars are paid off, no credit card debt and a healthy savings because I continued to live below our means.
I also agree and I say if you don't like it, keep on scrolling, keep on scrolling.
As a Mexican whose food staple is the cheap pinto bean, this is how we usually make the most out of our pot of pinto beans. We make a medium to large size pot of beans so we can use them three times over. The first time its the pot of beans in saltwater with one jalapeno and onion popped in there for added flavor. You can serve it with some meat or rice w/ salsa, or eat it like soup !( just add lime-cilantro, chopped onion, and some salsa which is optional). We eat them this way for like a day or two before making them into refried beans. We do that by heating up lard or oil in a man and adding the beans ( w/ little to no liquid, you can transfer the jalapeno the onion not so much) , then on low heat let them slowly thicken while mashing them with a potato masher or a cup. Here you can add a chipotle in adobe chili (the ones in the can) for a little added smokey spicy flavor but again optional. You can use these refried beans to make fried tacos or in a burrito, taquitos etc. we eat them for a day like this, the day after that you'll probably only have a little bit of refried beans left, we fry it one last time and scramble an egg with it to eat with tortillas and hot sauce. And boom you made your pot of beans stretch you the week, cost you a little bit of money, and since we made it three different ways you won't get tired of eating the same old same old. Just keep in mind you will be tooting a lot more lol
That is such an amazing idea! Thank you so much for leaving me such a thoughtful comment! You are a genus when it comes to this! Have a blessed week! I’ll be using these ideas in future videos.
I do a similar thing with potatoes. I bake a whole bunch of them for one meal. The leftovers go into the fridge to be used as oven fries or home fries. Whatever is left gets mashed up as mashed potatoes or as a thickener for soup.
And pinto beans are so healthy!!!! I could live off of them but my husband doesn't like them......
stephan_padilla this is brilliant. I have a pot of pinto beans on the stove right now...lol. I am making chilli this evening for my sister and her husband with some of it. I will refry the rest. I love the seasonings you add. Not too over the top, just right. Thanks for this. ☮️💕
No jalopeno for me or at least not much but the rest ..yum
I notice a lot of people think they can do it just a little better, well they didn't, you did.
There are a lot of really good video's on Utube but your's is without a doubt the best I have seen.
Great video and even better presentation.
That just made me tear up a little! Oh my goodness thank you so much Bob!!! I’m so thankful for you! Have a blessed week.
Awe I commented something to try for further reference! I hope you didn’t take my comment the wrong way Julia! 😬 I obviously love that you were able to do this and inspire me! I actually did my grocery shopping based on this video tonight!! So seriously, thank you!!!!!
Way to go.... I think we have all gotten spoiled and have forgotten how to budget. One can live on the basics like cabbage, oatmeal, flour, eggs, potatoes ect... comfortably . Thank you for reminding us!
You are so sweet Rebecca! Thank you.
My husband and I are riding the struggle bus right now with a baby due in less than a month. I'm so grateful for these videos. Thank you so much!
Tip for beans... Add the bullion cubes AFTER the beans finish and they will be more tender. Salt makes beans hard if added too soon. The bullion is very salty. In Mexico, beans are always salted at the end of cooking.
Great video concept! I think people in the comments are forgetting you did all this using only $20! I think this is great inspiration for people during these tough times. People can modify to their tastes and budgets. 👍🏼
Thank you so much for your kindness it really means a lot to me! I hope you have a wonderful weekend sweet friend (:
Another good option is a frozen bag of leg quarters. It's around $6 at Walmart or Aldi and it comes with quite a few pieces in the bag.
That is such a good idea Janea I’ll be doing that in my next video like this! Have a wonderful week! (:
Yes! 10 pounds of leg quarters is $3.90 before tax. Thanks for doing this great ideas.
5.90 here.....so I guess it depends on area and whether it is on sale.
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@@MrCorvettegirl2 wow. How much is ground beef a pound? It is $6.49 here. Everything has gone up tremendously
That stir fry looks like a good meal idea when you’re trying to use up pantry ingredients! (A last egg, leftover rice, a pack of ramen, old frozen vegetables, etc) love it
You are so sweet Sabrina! Thank you so much (:
Doll you did an excellent job! I think this could help so many families especially during the trying times of COVID-19 and unemployment uncertainty. Be blessed
Thank you so much you are so sweet!
I'm not even on a strict budget, this was just super interesting to watch! haha
Thank you so much Rami!
Me as well
Put cheese on them
Rice chick bake looks good
People on ebt,eat a whole lot better,they eat like kings and queens,cart be running over,it would help if they could make meals like this makes there food stamps last longer.
I guess the quarantine turned some folks into Debbie Downers with their comments! I for one love and appreciate your resourcefulness in this video. I am going to try the ramen recipe soon. Thanks again for sharing your budget meal ideas!
Haha I totally agree! Thank you so much for the kindness it means a lot to me! Have a wonderful week!
Thank you for showing ppl that a tight budget doesn't mean you'll go hungry! You could start a condiment drawer... extra packet of sugar here, soy sauce there... ketchup, it'll build up for those times in need! 👍💙
I need to start a condiment drawer or something like that! That is a really wonderful idea! Thank you so much for the support (:
If you are broke, eggs are the first thing that you should get.
Trueeee
Definitely! Eggs and ramen man!
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Great job
Thanks !
I’ve lived on an extreme budget in the past and something that’s often forgotten about is potatoes. So inexpensive yet so delicious and versatile. Also flour and bacon. You can do so much with these 2 ingredients. Walmart sells 10 lb bags of chicken leg quarters for around $5. This would really give you a lot of options and would carry over food to the next week thereby freeing up money for the following week. I think some chicken fried rice and chicken noodle soup with the ramen would have been on point.
Those are such great ideas. I will keep this in mind thank you.
I always suggest potatoes also. My husband hates the 10# bag of hindquarters from Walmart so I do not get them unless I wanted it for myself.
@@hgib3 The chicken is all in how you choose to make it. I always cook the chicken on the bone and shred for use in different recipes. I also use the bone broth left from cooking the chicken. I would never choose to eat that chicken on the bone as it's not as good a quality.
Great idea. I just bought a 5 lb bag and baked them. I then used them the same way I do chicken: cut up into other recipes: burritos, in a bowl with diced chicken, sliced and sautéed with eggs, in an omelet, etc. it was so convenient having them cooked that I bought another bag and cooked all of them in my Instant pot. I keep a couple in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. My new addiction is pesto with lemon. Even though the pesto is $3 at Trader Joe’s, I get half a dozen recipes from it and dozens of portions. Really great with potatoes and chicken. Feels fancy, but still low cost.
I buy that Ramen soup by the crate! I can’t use the seasoning packet cause it’s too much sodium in it, but I get low sodium chicken base (Better than Bouillon) and cook the ramen in the broth. Sometimes I add shredded chicken, corn, or stir in the great value brand egg substitute to make egg drop soup! Thanks for the info about the leg quarters, that would be great for lots of options too!!
I like the purity of your video (only using your salt, pepper, and oil from your pantry): Aside from being slightly over budget, you were truly showing how someone could use $20.00(ish) to make flavorful meals.
Thank you so much! I really tried to stay in budget! Have a wonderful week! (:
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You need to fry the corn tortillas
Hi, Mexican here, you are supposed to heat the tortillas make them a little browner in a frying pan, no oil, nothing. In Mexico we use a comal but you can use a non stick pan and it changes the flavor big time :)
That is such a good idea Jimena, thank you so much!
True.
Being a single mom, I can really relate. Kudos to you, that's very awesome!
Thank you so much Renree you are so kind!
I should be used to it by now but I cant help but be disappointed in how rude some of these comments are. You did an amazing job sticking with a budget and having meals that will keep your belly full. Im sure this video will be helpful for those on hard times right now. The world needs more kindness
Thank you so much Kym I’m so thankful for people like you in my life you definitely stick by the Golden rule I could tell! Have a wonderful day and a blessed week my sweet friend.
Skip the over salted ramens and use riced cauliflower. Use a bullion cube in a little water to season it. The riced cauliflower can also sub for the rice. It takes the taste of whatever you cook it in and lowers your carbs and raises your veggie intake.
Do you know how much more money riced cauliflower is? Even a head of cauliflower is darn near $3. 2 ramens were $.50
A bag of frozen caulifower is $1 and a head is $2.44. That head would make quite a few servings after you chop it up. Those 2 ramen have 70% of your daily sodium in them and she was adding salt like crazy. The cauliflower won't destroy your health the way all that salt will. It's worth the extra money.
Just a plain head of cauliflower is expensive here where I live
Great video, creative :) I spent $10 at the dollare tree: 1 Bag of dry beans, 1 box pasta, 1 can spaghetti sauce, 1 bag rice, 1 loaf bread, 1 jar peanut butter, 1 jar jelly, 1 bag froz veg, 1 bag froz fruit, 1 doz eggs
Wow that sounds amazing you got a great deal😊
My husband was blown away when I bought a week's worth of groceries for $20. Yes, it is possible. Ramen noodles are not even close to a good idea for food. But they will suffice if you're broke.
I’m sure you made amazing meals just off of $20!
That was a number of years ago. Probably. I really can't recall.
@@danicegewiss862 You do not know if you made good meals... What is the point of saying you only spent 20 buck?.
@@Michelle-pn9xt My husband had no complaints. Having limited funding is becoming more and more common. Your comment makes no sense. Someday you'll be thankful for just bread crusts.
@@danicegewiss862 Who said anything about him having complaints? Someday, you will stop pretending that people on RUclips are bothering you. I did not say anything about whether or not people have limited funding either. Some do, and some do not.
Good video. A lot of good comments but way to many negative reviews. Just goes to show that some people hate to see someone who's smart and positive, helpful and has an original idea. I guess it makes them feel better about their lack thereof. Thanks
Thanks so much John! You are a really good person. I appreciate it!
Why are you all so mean in the comments? And judgemental? Everyone cooks different and has different tastes.
You are a sweetheart Moni ❤️
She did amazing on that budget. I’d eat pretty much all of it and certainly wouldn’t feel deprived.
As for me...is no judgement, that’s a lil healthy advice the way anyone who cares would do.
I agree. My wife gets frustrated with how I clock ramen 😂 but we still love each on their 😘❤️
You can get a whole chicken or two at Walmart or ALDI. I cook it in an Instant Pot. Add a half chopped onion to the cavity and then whatever seasonings you like. Save the bones and the onion and then you can make chicken bone broth. Add 2 stalks of chopped celery and chopped carrots, or any other veggie scraps you have. Add a bay leaf or two, salt & pepper. Add filtered water to the max line, and set on soup setting, high pressure for 120 minutes. You can make two batches of bone broth with the bones and veggie scraps. If you have other bones saved add them. You can make soup with the bone broth or use it to cook your rice instead of water. I love drinking one cup of bone broth every morning. So many health benefits.
This is such a good idea Dayna! I will be implementing this in my next video like this! Unfortunately I don’t have a ALDI where I live! But I sure do have Walmart (:
This is an amazing video! I live alone and spend about $100 a week on groceries.. This really opened my eyes to the budgeting opportunities that I have! Thank you!!
You are so kind thank you so much Kayla!
100 a week for one person jesus are you fat or just stupid
@@vikzn1607 Don't be rude.
@@vikzn1607 there is a possibility this person lives in a area where prices are extremely high.
Just a hint when making oatmeal with fresh apples. Dice the apples as you did but put the apples in the water before adding oatmeal. The apples cook and also add a little flavor to cooked oatmeal. I realize you were on a budget but this way of cooking oatmeal is great with cinnamon sugar as an added touch (when off budget) and use pantry ingredients you already have.
Thank you so much for that idea! That is a very good budget friendly idea to enhance the apple flavor! Thanks kathy
You remind me of when I was first married. AHHHH... 1975 ... My grocery budget was $22 every TWO WEEKS!! 😳
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for to it kindness 😘❤️
A reminder we youngins need to learn from our elders 😂
Spending $11 a week on groceries sounds like heaven honestly
Good thing things were cheaper than.
Here is what groceries and toiletries cost then 70's
www.thepeoplehistory.com/70sfood.html
@@abrokenandacontriteheart1308 accounting for inflation, $1 in 1975 is equivalent to $4.79 in today's money.
I Can't believe it, $20 for an entire week? Thanks for sharing, always good to learn something from smart person like you
Thank you so much David you are so kind!
Cook your tortillas it will taste sooo much better. You can just heat a pan and brown each side or if you have a gas stove just lay it on the fire and flip with tongs
Lay them in a medium low burner an don't forget to flip
LOL you must not be mexican, you don't need a pan if you have a gas stove. Just put it on the burner and yes you can flip it with your hand haha
Such a great suggestion! Thank you so much.
Add a little bit of oil and fry them.
If you have left over beans and corn tortillas... make them crispy in the oven then mash some beans to put on top and then top that with a runny egg. It used to be one of my favorite budget meals
That is such a good idea Kym you are a total genius! I’m gonna take that idea I’m sure my husband’s gonna love it (:
Something to consider as well is that you can take one of those garlic cloves and plant it in a pot to grow more garlic bulbs. Same thing with the stem-ends of onions and eyes of potatoes. Minimal effort and takeaway from the food stores.
That is such a good idea I’ll do thank! Thanks!
⚠: Warning about the pinto beans ( and some other beans, like black eyed peas ), Always search the beans FIRST before adding them into a cooking pot. It's rare, but sometimes you may find a small "Rock" mixed in with the beans. I'm not sure how they (rocks) get in there but you don't want to bite on them. The rocks almost look like the beans (especially pinto beans).
I learned this from my late mother many years ago.
GREAT Video.
Thank you so much for this!
When making rice, cut the stem off the top and bottom of the tomato and put it right into the rice cooker or pot with the rice as it cooks with a bullion cube and some garlic and you will have VERY flavorful rice with your meal.
That is such a great idea for rice I didn’t even think of that thank you so much I hope you have a good day (:
We do it often, it is probably the closest I've come to how they make Spanish rice in restaurants as a side dish with beans
Yes garlic is good with rice. I just keep forgetting to add it to mine lol🤣🤣🤣
If you had an 8 oz of tomato sauce, you could make Mexican Rice, add in onion and garlic, YUM! It would go well with the pinto beans and corn tortillas (if you heat them up in a pan) Add some diced Chicken, and have Chicken tacos. I'd have added an inexpensive tomato and lettuce, and have build your own tacos. Cheap and easy Mexican dinner night. Thank you for doing this, I love getting ideas for inexpensive meals. = )
That sounds amazing I will be trying that very soon! That sounds delicious and so budget friendly! Have a blessed day!
As a struggling college student working a 9-5 job just to survive this helps so much, thank you keep going girl!! Subscribed💖
You are such a sweet girl Destany! You are seriously such a hard worker! Just keep working hard and you will be finished with school in no time, I promise 💜
Julia Pacheco Thank you Julia!! I wish the best for you & your family. You just gave me an extra push I needed💕
As a Mother of 10 .I just want to say you bring great value "no pun" intended to your family. Hopefully your husband sees the gem he has in you. Thanks for your input😊
I use canned pasta sauce for spaghetti sauce when I'm on a budget. I learned a trick with canned spaghetti sauce to 'freshen' it up add grated fresh onion, chopped fresh garlic or Italian seasoning then I top it with shredded mozzarella.
Thank you so much for the tip Frances!
You can also make your own with tomato paste and onion, garlic, olive oil and Italian seasoning. Cheaper in the long run. Italian seasoning is expensive to start but lasts for months.
This was a very good video this is very realistic my mom lived off leg quarter and bagged rice and beans and popcorn when she was struggling on her own just starting out and we will always keep this knowledge in are back pockets if need be
Just made the fried rice. It was excellent, I added cayenne, ponzu and liquid aminos. Aminos are like a light soy sauce. Highly recommend using more than the packet that comes with Ramen, or replacing it all together. Build your spice pantry, it's worth it. Thanks for the idea. We ate on this for2 days.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this meal Tamra! I’ve been wanting to try liquid aminos for the longest time! I really think you convinced me! Thanks for the suggestions. Have a safe week.
One of the problems with budget cooking is always lack of variety. The other problem can be lack of nutrients. I suggest varying between white rice, brown rice pearled barley. Barley is excellent for fiber. It is recommended for diabetics. It is marvelous in soups.
Julia,
Thank you so much for your video! I love it! You did an amazing job buying groceries for 2 with $20, cooking + showing us the meals! I am not very inspired to cook sometimes during this pandemic. Despite the negative comments, everyone needs to know how to feed themselves + family on a little money. You never know what life will bring . Not that your meals were bad but for those that don't know, to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
In other words, you negative Nays have never been hungry. Thanks again
+ Bless you Julia!
Thank you so much Rena, everyone needs a kind person like you ❤️
Thank You so much for making these videos and sharing this information ❤ Livibg on less than $1,000 a month with a growing 14 year old son is a challenge. This will be a huge help!
I am so thankful to hear this helped you! I hope you and your son have a wonderful week ❤️
It's really amazing how much you can save and still be healthy when you actually portion food out and don't splurge.
Thank you!
About 48 cents per meal. Not gourmet, but you did it, and showed it can be done Well done. For me, I would be craving a green salad :) 💗
Thank you so much for the support! You are wonderful! We definitely ate a lot of green salads the following week ☺️ ! Have a wonderful Saturday!
@@JuliaPacheco You too ! 💗
Your family deserves better. Where are your greens? What a nasty looking thrown together mess.
@@kittymoore2776 Are you thinking they should not eat OR like they did ,eat what you can afford .....
@@JuliaPacheco if you want to grow your own spinach and mustard greens you can plant seeds in the seed starter trays then once they've germinated you can transplant into an underbed organizer. And put it in the sun on the patio or porch. Just don't forget to water. In my case hail got it. 😢 #surprise!
Amazing job!! One of the best frugal weekly menu video I've seen. Thank you
You are so kind thank you so much! I have a new video like this coming on Friday 😊
She is one of the best, IMO
I took a quarter cup of grocery store pinto beans. And planted them out on our patio. They Shaded us the entire summer. As I had planned they would do. And I got the unexpected bonus of 25 lb of fresh pinto beans. I figured on a few pinto beans. Just not that many
WOW !!!.....I'm not crazy about Ramon noodles either, but that dish you made looked So Good, I'm going to give that one a try for sure. I thought you did Great... I'm in my 60s , disabled, really don't like cooking since it's just me, and like most, money is real tight, so your ideas sure will come in handy. Thank you so much for sharing, I really enjoyed your video....never too old to learn something new. GOD BLESS !!
Thank you so much Shelia! I’m so glad this video helped you! I totally understand money is pretty tight for us right now as well! Have a very blessed weekend!!!
Can you do 3 more videos? Do one at $30/week, $40/week, and the last at $50/week?
Thank you so much Sarah for the suggestion! I will be doing that in the near future! (:
I really enjoyed this video. We are retiring and suddenly will be needing budget friendly meal ideas. I am used to having a nice amount to spend as I choose. This is a big change. You really helped me. Thank you.
Linda Heminway hi if so look up the channel Great Depression cooking there is Clara now no longer with us you will love it
I’m so happy this could be of benefit to you! :) I have a playlist on my channel that includes more videos like this you may enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my channel and best of luck to you ❤️
I have been retired for about 7 years. Because I can shop weekday mornings, I can find MANY more bargains in the form of markdowns. There are many benefits to not being tied to a work schedule.
You people have a heck of a lot of comments for people whos survive off the dollar menu at McDonald's.
I think this lady did fabulously. I'm definitely subscribing. I thank God that I am not on this extreme of a budget. But it could most definitely help cut some costs. The " refried bean and tomato" tacos looked so good.
You are such a sweet person! I appreciate you 💜
Thanks so much. Im gonna do this. Im drowning in debt and need to get out.
I totally feel you with Debt! You will get out of debt you’re amazing! Have a blessed week
This is a great video but you should also looked at Frugal Fit Mom's channel, I don't think Julia will mind me saying that as she got inspiration from Christine at that channel. She has a lot of great cheap meal ideas that are easy to make, and she did a very well known Wallmart extreme budget challenge spending $30 for her whole family of 6, 126 meals, amazing! One of my favourite videos of all time on RUclips! Go check her out! :)
This is probably the BEST grocery budget challenge I have ever seen. I could definitely eat that and be satisfied. Thank you for the ideas.
You are so kind Libby! Thank you so much for the kindness you are so sweet. Have a blessed weekend (:
Fry the corn tortillas (flat) til they're hard, then spread the beans. Tostados! I'd also recommend learning how to make Spanish rice. Just need to add a small can of tomato sauce to that haul. Also can make taquitos with the chicken and corn tortillas
excellent video!! I am a widow, 60 yrs. old its just me and my cat. Your never to old to learn something!!
You seem so kind and wonderful! Have a wonderful day with your beautiful kitty!
I sort pintos. I pour them into one bowl and pick up small handfuls at a time to put into another bowl after looking for small stones. I find them often. Just a heads up :)
Thank you so much I will be doing this in the future! That is great advice! Have a blessed week (:
wow, I didn’t know this! Thank you! I just bought my first ever bag of beans. Are there any other tips you have about dried beans?
@@emily45798 only that I never soak them overnight like some websites say to do. They claim it reduces gas. It doesn't. Beans have a couple of sugars we don't digest well, and soaking doesn't fix that. But, if you eat beans frequently you will stop having gas. Go figure lol. I rinse them thoroughly in a strainer, after sorting. Then if it's summer, I cook them in a slow cooker, covered with about an inch or so of water, several hours. 10 hours or so even. In winter when I want the kitchen warm, I simmer on the stove a few hours to get them just done, stirring now and then and keeping them just covered with water. If you want the juice to get thick, keep the lid ajar slightly and cook 6 or so hours, keeping stirring every so often so they don't stick, and water topped off. I grew up poor. Mom would make pintos nice and thick and put them in a loaf pan in the fridge to chill. Then cut into slices and we'd have cold pinto sandwiches. lol
@@cheryl1205 thank you so much!!!
@@cheryl1205 I know this comment is late😊 but I just wanted to add that I usually just dump beans in my.crockpot , summer or winter, they're great on low overnight. Always sort and wash first, I've been fooled before and found a bean-sized rock in my soup! Oh well, it still tasted good😂
Another way to save money, you can buy masa flour (corn flour) and make your own corn tortillas. Flour, oil, and water, you can also make your own flour tortillas.
Thank you so much that is an amazing idea I really appreciate it!
Great video! You never know when times may get tough and its great to have an idea of budget friendly meals for any situation. These look really tasty! Thanks!
Thank you so much Ellie! I’m so happy you enjoyed this (:
If you saute your apples with a little sugar and cinnamon it will make your oatmeal so much better
Julia, cranky complainers aside, I thought you did a good job, and I'm glad your husband got onboard with your experiment.
That is so kind of you to say Sherry! Thank you so much I appreciate it.
Ok the Chinese food type dish was so creative. Love it
Thank you so much Kristen! Have a blessed weekend (:
You can add the veggies straight to the bake pan when making the chicken bake 😊 that’s what I do. Rice, onion, garlic, frozen veg, chicken on top pour liquid over. I combine the broth with a tin of condensed chicken soup. So good
That is such a good idea with the veggies! Have a wonderful week Cassie (:
Julia Pacheco you too! Thank you for all the nice frugal food ideas😊❤️
Seriously. Every meal you came up with looked super delicious. Just shows you can eat decently on a budget. That Asian dish and the chicken bake are a must try.
Aw you are so kind I really appreciate you so much 💜💜
We always eat beans, fried potatoes and some green chile with an egg in my family.
That sounds delicious! I love beans so much! Especially when they are seasoned right! We have 30lbs of green chili in the freezer ha!
I truly appreciate your help in budgeting my money I recently had to stop working and it’s really rough I 🙏 so much
Thank you so much (:
Thank you so much for posting this. For whatever reason I have forgotten how to cook on a budget and bc of new goals this year and my growing family of boys, I needed a refresher course. Thank you and God bless you
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you enjoyed these meals :-) have a blessed week
You did a great job. People don't understand what it is to truly have no resources. This is pretty similar to how I feed my kids when money is very tight. I will actually try your ramen idea next time that random poor childhood craving hits me 😂 which it does every once in a while. I would recommend you watch some videos on basics, such as how to use garlic (throwing it in your pan with the chicken drippings before the noodles, maybe with a dash of oil...and I know you went over budget a bit, but onion are also super cheap and can really be stretched and enhances flavor. ALSO if you have a dollar tree nearby, they have spring rolls, which would add to your chinese food night) .... but truly, you did great.
You are seriously so sweet Mich!!! Thank you so much. That is a great idea with the garlic (: have a wonderful week ❤️
you can put those beans (pinto, lentil or fava) to a bowl and add olive oil and eat it with tortillas or bread (tear pieces and pick up by hand).
That is a really great idea Paula! Thank you so much 💜
I can't believe the comments, how to wash rice and soak beans?!! This woman is dropping jewels and that's all you can take away from this video?!.........too bad for us because we ain't ready for what is about to happen to America. When the joblessness and the hyperinflation hits our asses, then and only then will we finally get the message. Great Video. It helped me refocus.
You are so sweet! I really appreciate you ❤️
This is so encouraging to see! I've been very stressed about money and food, you really gave me some helpful inspiration. Thank you!!
Thank you Kaylee 😘
Yum! It all looks great. Very budget friendly especially these days. Great ideas. I will definitely be trying these! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much Sonya 💜
Do you have lots of dandilions in the garden? Cleaned, washed and sprinkled with olive oil and lemon juice, they make a great salad you can add to. Make sure they have not been sprayed with weed-killer, know they are safe.
We actually don’t have any dandelions in my area! I wish we did though that is an amazing ideas! Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful comment I really appreciate it
I had an elderly neighbor many years ago and she would make dandelion wine 😊
I've started adding a can of tomato paste to the Hunts Spaghetti sauce bc it honestly is too watered down! ( FYI. I've written to the company asking them to reduce the water content bc we have it at our house so we can add it as needed.) I buy the 10# bags of legs and thighs then I cook it all at once in the oven and I debone it to put into casseroles. Add a quarter cup of lentils with rice and it's a complete protein and maybe flavor with the bullion.
Our grocery store (HEB) has tilapia for $5 it's NOT counted as a meat item in the ratiins, so we get .85 pounds and I can made fish tacos. :)
I put fried eggs on a hamburger bun with a slice of fried bologna.
I use 1# of hamburger meat 80% and I drain it, put in taco seasoning and add a half a cup of rice. Add somewate. I put in some non-irradiated Cumen seeds, salt and pepper to taste. Then I tossed in a can of chili beans so if you've already got beans made you could add them in here instead. I cooked for 20 minutes and dinner was Yum! 😋
I don’t have an HEB where I live I really wish I did that tilapia sounds like an amazing price! I do agree that marinara sauce is a little bit to water down i’ll be using the tomato paste trick in the future! Thank you so much for the helpful advice have a wonderful weekend(:
This was so cool to watch! We’re a family of 4 right now and I’d love to see how we do, maybe in the future! 😍 such great job!
Great video. FYI for anyone who wants pasta but you are out...there is an easy 2 ingredient pasta that can be made fairly quickly. No pasta machine necessary. I've used an all purpose flour in a pinch with the eggs and it has come out just fine.
Thank you so much for that suggestion Heather! I’m super impressed with that idea and I’ll be using this in one of my future videos! Have a blessed night (:
Great tip! Thank you so much
You can make pasta with just flour and water, use a very small ratio of water, I do 300g flour to 5.25 oz water
You might consider that you can buy whole chickens usually for much less than "boneless skinless", piece them up and then boil up the bones along with some carrot, celery and onion scraps and make a broth that is better for you and has more flavor and no MSG.
That is such a good idea! I really need to buy the whole chicken and make the broth thanks for the idea!
I learned new recipes with limited ingredients but good flavours here, thanks! Please could you make more of these kinds of video's?
Thank you so much! I have another one of these videos coming so soon! I’m excited to share it with you (:
You could also make homemade chicken broth with your chicken thighs, garlic, salt and pepper in your instant pot. It's really good!
I was thinking the same thing and use the money for more veggies or fruit
Just add noodles or make your own w/flour salt and tiny bit of sugar I call them dumplings
I get a 12 pack of Ramen.
12 packs for $2.84. Or a little over 23¢ a pack.
The brand name costs $3 for 12.
With tax on both, it's only saving 18¢.
I'm on a tight budget so saving 18¢ here, a few dollars there adds up.
I've saved up to $40 per grocery haul using my Winn-Dixie card, too.
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
My mom had saved the pennies and the other change for quite a while.
She ended up with over $100 worth of pennies. And even more of the other change.
Crazy that someone I know throws out his pennies because "they're worthless".
He could've given them to me.
Ramen is a great go-to😀
My aunt always swept them out with the dirt. I couldn't understand why.
Don't forget that you can make your own chicken broth using the chicken. It would be a healthier alternative to the bouillon cubes. Cabbage is also a budget friendly veggie.
Thank you so much Danielle that is such a good idea! I’ll be doing that in my next video like this. Have a good weekend.
Cabbage can also substitute for lettuce in some dishes, chop into thin strips.
Great job! You made a lot of food that was nutritious for $20. Good luck with saving for your home :)
Thank you so much Clarissa you’re a really sweet lady have a blessed week (:
I think you did a great job on a budget, if you saute your garlic an onion in the pan a couple of minutes with a tlbs oil then add to you rice casserole or you can fry your chicken an the last 5 minutes of cooking time add onions an garlic to saute in the pan with it, then cut up your thighs add your 1/4c of veggies then add your Roman noodles an if you have soy sauce add 2Tlbs to everything then you can push to the side an add your egg . You will like it even more. Or fry your chicken add onion an garlic chop up add to your tortillas for a chicken taco with refried beans.
You seem like an amazing cook Terry! Such great suggestions (: have a wonderful day!
Thank you.
Wow.u ate really good for 20 dollars! Thanks for some great ideas!
Thank you so much for the support it means a lot to me!!
These were great ideas 😊 I am going to try to start cooking from a weekly menu. My husband and I are working on getting out of debt and we spend so much money on food unnecessarily! I really appreciate the video
Such a fabulous idea getting out of debt you two are smart! I really hope you have a wonderful week 💜
Love to see these videos. I love to be frugal, I don’t have to be extremely frugal, but some people do.. so this can be helpful - especially during this time.
Thank you so much Rachel! You are so kind!
I loved this video. I found it inspiring. Great job to challenge yourself like that. Don't let the negative comments get you down. As I always say negative people online is a good thing. The people that know them in real life get to truly witness how they really are. We can block online negativity but those IRL get the bigger gift they can get the toxic vampires out of their real lives.
You are so sweet I’m so thankful for people like you in this world! I hope you have a very blessed week. ❤️
In the ramen dish.... I always boil my veggies with my ramen and cook both at once.
That is such a good idea for the ramen!! Thank you so much! (:
I mix a few slices of America cheese with my ramens. Use less water and seasoning, it’s like Mac n cheese...sometimes I add broccoli too.
That is such a good idea Bobbie! I need to try that in my next video like this!! Have a very blessed weekend (:
Almost the exact same way me and my husband shop the only thing is switch the rice and the bean size bags around and add a jug of salsa to it
I need to try that Lacey! I’ll try it, thanks! Have a wonderful week.
Thanks for sharing how people can stay on a small food budget if needed. A tip for cooking chicken breast that is moist is to bake it after you drizzle it with olive oil, season how you like and cover and bake. Do not over cook it or that will dry it out also. Olive oil seems key to moist chicken breast and it is only $1.99# at my Walmart, in the fresh meat section.
Perfect idea I’ll be doing this in the future! Thanks! Have a great weekend.
A can of chickpeas at 60¢ could make a great snack, toss them in olive oil and seasonings and roast them in the oven until they're crunchy.
Good job. Careful chopping the onion. I suggest sautéing onion and garlic. You could add chicken to pasta. I'm so impressed with you and your goal of saving for a home. Best wishes!
Thank you so much Carmen!
Maybe it's a little more work but it might be worth it to buy bone in chicken with skin. The skin and bones make great stock.I think the best thing I learned in the past three years or so is how to break down whole turkeys and chickens. I feel like I get more bang for my buck in the end. Just takes a little time,desire to learn and a sharp knife and scissors.😉
I couldn’t agree more! I’m actually doing another video like this Friday and I bought an entire chicken! AHHH!
I'd just found your channel this month and really enjoy your content! Thanks for your videos and cheery demeanor!
That is so kind of you to say! I really appreciate it! Thank you! ❤️
This is very helpful thank you. Bc I'm in a very bad fucking situation atm
I feel you man, we will get through this!
This was super helpful, me being single i can add a lot to these dishes with $20. I was really looking for money saving options.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found this helpful😊
Great ideas, thanks! Garlic in the beans would have been yummy too!
Thank you so much Jessica I love my brand with garlic! Have a wonderful week (:
Looks yum! You could also fry the tortilla and blended the beans and if you had or bought lettuce. You cut shred it and make tostadas! They are 😋
That is such a good idea! Thank you so much I’ll be trying that in my next video like this 😊
Julia Pacheco can’t wait for the next video :)