It's so terrible just how high food prices have risen. The one thing we all need to do to survive - eat. I think we'll be very full and happy with your budget recipes. They do not look cheap. Blessings to you Julia and your family!
As one mom to another, the fact that u went through the motions to do this for people who are trying to stay under their increasingly pinched budgets is so appreciated. I enjoy your videos. Thank you
Just in case anyone doesn't have the seasonings, a pack of taco seasoning is only $0.44 at my Walmart, so you'd still be in the $5 range for the pasta and the soup :)
These are perfect recipes for me Julia!! Since my Mom passed away in December from pancreatitis cancer my siblings and I have been making lots of meals to help feed my Dad. I will definitely me making these this coming weekend to meal prep for my Dad. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes and for making them so budget friendly. Your my number one go to for all my meal planning. So thankful for you!! Stay safe and be well Sister 💚
I am so sorry to hear about your mother Julee. I am sure your dad really does appreciate the meals that your family brings to him! I sure hope he enjoys some of these recipes. Thank you so much for watching😀
First time watching as I'm disabled and have problems standing to make a large meal. These are quick, easy and light on the pocket book. The thing I really love that I haven't seen on other channels is you have the recipes posted so I don't have to be writing like a fiend trying to get all the recipes down. I live alone and can stretch these meals even further. When I do cook I make a big pot and freeze. Than you so much. Cheers from 🇨🇦. I've like and subscribe and look forward to more dishes
Thank you so very much Vannessa for all of that positive feedback and input. I sure do appreciate you and your support! I am so glad you find my channel so helpful. Thank you so much and have a wonderful weekend!😀
Your such a wonderful cook. It feels so good to see a young person doing such great 🏠🏡🏡 home cooking. And knowing how to save. You give us old people hope for humanity , you Lady. Keep on going. You got this. God bless you and your family.
Promise when you come out with a cookbook it will be called “A Really Good Stir!” ♥️♥️ All of these look so good! I love ground turkey, my hubby and daughter act like they can tell a difference..🙄🤣
I love all your recipes !!! You keep the recipes so simple, in expensive and vegetable friendly. You’re such a breath of fresh air for some of us who aren’t very good with coming up with different recipes. Thank you 😊
You are such a joy to watch. Many young women these days do not cook for their families. I love that you have so many ideas and cook good, healthy food for your family.
I got so excited about the ziti recipe because I’ve been making that exact recipe for almost two years! I’m the only one who eats it and it lasts me for three days (lunch and dinner). It’s so so good
Yeah....and if you happen to have it on hand....Some mozzarella cheese, or something spicier if you like. Add both in-between the layers! SO GOOD!!!!!! 😁😋
My family kept complaining that the cornbread was too crumbly and dry, so I too added 1 can of cream of corn, and about 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream. It makes it moist and holds together and no one complaines any more! Sometimes, I'll even add a tsp to 1 tsb of sugar added to make it sweet cornbread!
Fabulous as always. For those that have a DollarTree handy...you can get canned Prego alfredo sauce there...at mine, anyway. Saves about .86 cents on the sauce...can offset price of cheese... Thanks Julia!!
We’re a soon to be family of six and I’m desperately trying to get the hang of meal prepping and cooking for a bigger family, you have helped us SO much. I am sitting in my comfy rocking chair taking down notes for these amazing recipes for my shopping trip this weekend. I’m actually excited to grocery shop and I actually hate shopping! 😆 thank you for sharing these 🙏
So glad I tried the baked ziti ! My whole family loved it ! Even my son who is a picky eater and rarely eats pasta . I even added some frozen spinach and mushrooms I had on hand and the whole family had 3rds ! Thank you for these recipes!
Well that’s awesome! I am so very glad it was a hit with your family. Have a wonderful rest of your week and thanks so much for the positive feedback🙌🏼
I also want to thank you for explaining the per ounce prices. I think this is very important when people are looking at going shopping and buying ingredients to do meal planning when you’re trying to be on a budget. So very appreciative of the added information.
When we were young, we would take a package of Kraft Dinner, add a can of tuna (drained and flaked) and a cup of peas. It would make a nice dish. You could always put it in a casserole, add some breadcrumbs and/or cheese on the top and then bake in the oven until golden.
Oh! Thank you so very much. It definitely has held up pretty well considering how much I cook! Ha ha. I appreciate your positive comment and have a great week🙌🏼🙌🏼
I watch for your delicious recipes and fun side ideas that spark my creativity, but I am uplifted by your signs. Gosh, the sweet sayings are what I need after dealing with all the stress going on, and worrying about people around the world right now. Thank you for your thoughtful content and for being a shining light right now.
Oh, thank you so very much for the kind compliment! That really does mean the world to me. I love those little signs! The wonderful rest of your weekend!😀
@@nicolesamsonite Yes, and we find with chili, taco spices and pasta sauces it tastes better. We cook for my mom and since she's stopped eating ground beef. Have a great day!💗
This is exactly what I needed! I have a gluten intolerance, so a box of gluten free pasta is about $3 and a bag of gluten free bread can be about $7. I spend so much money on meals because I have no other choice and usually I find myself scraping around for pennies by the end of the week. These meals have easy gluten free swaps that won’t break the bank. Thank you so much for sharing this video 💕
What I love about you is that you are so creative! Every time I watch your videos I keep wondering how you keep getting more and more creative! lol. I Not only love your videos because of your creativity but you help all of us who are struggling with meals on a budget! Thank you so much! God Bless you and yours!
Oh! Thank you so very much Heidi. That doesn’t mean a lot to me. I do have to work pretty hard at it though😉 but it is all worth it in the end when I hear from people like you!
When you picked up the eggs and said they were expensive I wanted to cry. Everything was such a good price! Cheapest eggs here are $4.99 for a large dozen
That Mac & cheese plus the soup recipe is going on the menu next week. Who am I kidding?? Probably this week. I love that your recipes are quick and budget friendly. I have all the stuff on hand for all of them & I love that too. I appreciate all the great recipes!!! Have a great day!! ❤️
I just wanted to say thank you very much! Me and my fiancé are in a tight spot currently. I injured my back and will be getting surgery and so I’m off work. It’s hard for me to do anything but these recipes are super easy. And with him being always working and always hungry when he gets home, he loved these! I was able to make them right before he gets home.
That’s awesome! I’m so very glad that these recipes worked so well for you and your husband. Thank you so much for sharing that and have a great rest of your week😀
These are such great ideas for right before payday! I love how you organized this video with the ingredients being picked up at the store before each recipe. So helpful when we all need budget friendly and easy during these busy days! Thank you again!!! :)
Had our first child August 2021, baby girl, and it is incredible how quick the bills add up. I have been trying to find quick, simple, inexpensive recipes but most videos are Lord of the Rings length...haha. Your channel is amazing and is helping us so much right now with these prices being so high. We are having these dinners set for the same day each week. Thank you!!!!!!
That is so very true! Once you have a baby, the expenses are so much higher. I sure hope you find some of these recipes helpful to you and your family! Thank you so very much for your support and have a wonderful rest of your week😀
with the meatballs you can stretch it by adding oatmeal and an egg - it can double your meatballs 😃 When I was raising my sons I used the same pasta sauce and would add more seasonings
Hey I'm a single guy trying to build savings and work towards home ownership. I have a very physical job so love to eat healthy but hearty. always looking to pinch a penny. will definitely try some of these. They look tasty.. great job on the vid, your presentation was spot on and you have a pleasant voice. Keep it up.
Thank you so very much Matthew! I sure do appreciate that. Eating at home definitely will help when you are trying to watch your spending😀 thank you so very much for watching!
Thank you for doing this video. This really is helpful in planning a few inexpensive meals to have during the week. All of these recipes are simple and very family friendly. You’ve just made my grocery buying easier, cheeper and less stressful!🤗
I love the baked ziti. Make it quite often. Depending on the budget, I’ll change up the shelf pasta sauce brands and it makes a slight difference in taste.
I coordinate my church’s food pantry and shop frequently for it. I buy the Great Value box of spaghetti. It contains 4 packages and cost only $2 making it cheaper than buying 4 individual packages at $1.
Homemade cornmeal bread/muffins are so much better than the Jiffy mix. I use the recipe on the back of the cornmeal box and bake in a greased 8×8 pan. Cut in squares and slice each square across middle, add butter and honey or maple syrup. Great for breakfast too.
Been struggling every month with inflation I appreciate this channel so much the recipes are so easy and explained well and not expensive I should of been here along time ago thank you so much
Well thank you so very much for your positive feedback! And inflation is crazy! Things have just gone bonkers for sure. I hope some of these recipes can help and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼
Hi Julia!🙂 I love these 5 dollar meals it's so crazy how prices are going up when going food shopping but the store brands are just as good 👍thanks for these great recipes and the great tips when food shopping 🙂💖🌺🌻 Have a Great Day!!!
I have always LOVED the Hunt’s brand spaghetti sauce. Garlic and Herb is my fave as well as the Four Cheese, Traditional and the Meat flavored. 😉 I add a small touch of Italian dressing to the sauce, it makes it taste more homemade. Learned that trick from Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade food show.😊
I’m a teenager who has severe issues with eating and has to buy my own groceries, I have been trying to come up with cheap meals I could be putting together at home to have a somewhat normal diet and this was really helpful giving a few examples of what I could be trying. Thank you
I sure do hope that you can use some of these recipes to help you in your situation. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Let me know how things turn out! And thank you so much for watching 😀
You have the best recipes and the best how to videos...straight to the point. No excessive talking or chopping and a complete list of ingredients. Love your channel and delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing!!!
Oh girl I have more dinners to try for my family. My Nieces and nephews will love this with some homemade garlic bread. Thank so much for sharing with us.
Thank you for your 5 dollar recipes. I’m planning to open an in home daycare. Food prices are so high, but I want to feed them healthy food. You are so helpful.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for sharing these budget friendly recipes! My husband recently had to go to the ER and had surgery and we have to tighten up in all spending to pay for those bills... I will be making all of these very soon!
Thank you so very much and I am so sorry to hear that your husband had to have surgery! I do hope that these help as you try to budget and focus a little bit more on how much you spend. Sure hope he gets better soon and thank you so very much for watching💜💜
@@JuliaPacheco Yes, our food prices are a lot higher but that's why watching videos like yours is so helpful. Our costs are different but it's still great to find some inexpensive ideas to help stretch the budget.
Great ideas, also here in Belgium price goes up for everything! I have to use your ideas 1 or 2 times per week, because they are all pasta/tomato/ ground turkey ... husband and kids doesn't like to eat a lot of the same things day after day.... but you always give me inspiration! I loved the video with the one pot meals to !!
Thank you for these videos! Father of 2 and soon to be 3. Started shopping differently to get more bang for my buck. These recipes look very delicious 😋
I sure am glad you find so many recipes that your family can use! Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on you and your wife’s third baby😀
I remember when I was young and my mother struggled to make ends meat. But she always managed to make a healthy meal for us to eat on a tight budget. These recipies will help many people think outside the traditional box to find ways to make well balanced and healthy meals on a budget. Very good job!
I want to offer my sincere gratitude & thanks!!! 💕🤗 I cannot even begin to describe how helpful your presence has been to me! I was having an impossible time trying to feed my giant husband within a reasonable budget. Your ideas have really helped me blossom in my own home as a wife in regards to food, yummy meals, and saving money. I pray God blesses you & your family as you have blessed mine in Jesus name.
Thanks so much for making me laugh, Jessica! Ha ha. It is definitely a challenge to feed a family economically and make sure that the meals are hearty enough for your husband too. Ha ha! Thank you so very much for your great feedback and I sure do appreciate you and your love and support here💜💜💜
Julia, I love your recipes! They’re tasty healthy… by using reduced fat and light you can still eat this if you’re watching your weight (🙋🏻♀️). thanks for sharing!
I am trying to teach my autistic son how to cook and eat on a budget.. I love your ideas. And they are helping me show him how to do it on his own if we were not around. So he could eat so much more than frozen pizza or pepperoni sandwiches.
Oh my goodness! That is just the best thing I’ve heard all day. Thank you so very much for sharing that with me. That really does mean the world to me. Thank you so very much for watching and I am so glad that my videos are helping you in some small way😉💜💜💜
Oh, Michele! Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and for your loyal support. That really means a lot to me to have people who support me for the long haul. And I sure do appreciate your comment about my casserole dishes! I love finding new ones😉💜
Hey Julie 😊You've lifted my spirits today,&I thank you. After bills&tithe I have $80 for groceries till next Wednesday&have 5 to feed,two are my husband&son both eaters😬So I'm going to try these meals&see how it goes?Wish me well!!
Oh my goodness, Cindy. You sound like a wonderful mother! Trying so hard to make a good meal for your family💜 i’m sure it will turn out great! You’ve got this! Thank you so very much for watching and thank you so very much for your kind words😀
I just made the Chicken Taco Soup. I made a couple of changes to use what I had in my pantry. Instead of water and bullion, I dumped in a 14.5 oz can of chicken broth. My can of diced tomatoes were garlic and olive oil. Since I had a can of corn, I used half in the muffins, and threw the other half in the soup. This soup is so good and obviously flexible. I was really impressed! It was the perfect dinner on a cold, snowy evening. I will make it again. 😋
That’s just awesome! I’m so glad that you were able to use substitutions and that the recipe turned out so well for you. Thank you so much for watching😀
Great ideas! Some days when I'm just super exhausted, a 4-5 ingredient recipe like baked ziti is about the only thing I can throw together. Very tasty!
Love the corn muffins. If you want to really jazz them up, also add 1 can of creamed corn and a tablespoon of sugar. And a small can of green chiles, drained. I get asked to bring them to potlucks and chili contests because they are so good!
I really enjoy the different ideas for meals. Sharing them with my girlfriend who is a new mommy & being a stay-at-home mommy as long as she can. Sharing your budget friendly dishes with her to try help them save. And they seem pretty easy to make in case the baby is fussy.
Thank you so very much! I sure hope this helps make her life a little easier with a brand new baby😉 and thank you so very much for watching and subscribing😀
My family really enjoy your meals. I have had to double every recipe because they are always mad when it is gone. Hahaha. You made me really love cooking again. Thanks girl!! And congratulations on your pregnancy
When we hit a budget block you are the first person I turn to for delicious filling recipes!! Seriously, you save me all the time!! Thank you for sharing your cooking wisdom!! My family loves your recipes!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰
I'm fortunate enough to live in a small community n my roommate works at a farm n gets free farm fresh eggs with brown or white shells n som come with 2 yolks... You are an amazing 👏 ❤ cook n love all your recipes n it important to remember that not all of us live in the same area n sometimes things cost way more than where we live... In Canada 🇨🇦 it's expensive cuz many things come from the south... Thanks for showing us how to save money... Budget eating is so delicious 😋 😍... God bless you n your cute family...
Made all of these recipes... froze most for my 2 kiddos to heat up after work. Healthier than banquet meals/hungry man/lean cuisine. And cheaper. I think I spent a total of 34.00 for all of the recipes w so much in the freezer. Thank you for the help. Can't wait for the next episode!
This is how I cook! Easy, inexpensive and variety. I have two suggestions: I use a frozen brand of turkey which is about a dollar cheaper, also I use packets of sauce and add water, or milk for about 50 cents each.
❤️❤️Thank you for sharing! I love when a recipe has minimal ingredients. Simplicity and yet amazing outcomes. 🥰I can see your talented and passionate and as a fellow video creator & cook I would love to learn from one another. Sending you all my support!
Well thank you so very much for your positive,! I sure do appreciate that coming from somebody who enjoys creating and cooking too. Thank you so very much and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼🙌🏼
I like to brown meatballs in a skillet for color and crusty flavor, then simmer in the same pan in the sauce. I add a bit of broth and let it reduce till thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
Just found your page. I love your content. I run out of things to make, but most recipes online have crazy, particular ingredients. I love how relatable your are and how practical your recipes are.
We make a similar dish we call “Mac-n-cheese with meat” we use ground Turkey (seasoned with Mrs dash or Italian herbs) box of Mac n cheese & I add some frozen veggies. Always a crowd pleaser!
It's so terrible just how high food prices have risen. The one thing we all need to do to survive - eat. I think we'll be very full and happy with your budget recipes. They do not look cheap. Blessings to you Julia and your family!
AGREE LOOKS GREAT.
It's where you shop and what you buy. Store brands are just as good as name brands.
@@Penguinluvr68 even the store brand prices have gone up
@@Penguinluvr68 My Wal-Mart doesn't even carry generic mac and cheese anymore, only Annie's and Kraft.
@@giannaswafford930 Yes, and there are some things you just can't even find anymore.
As one mom to another, the fact that u went through the motions to do this for people who are trying to stay under their increasingly pinched budgets is so appreciated. I enjoy your videos. Thank you
Oh! Thank you so very much for that positive comment. I sure do appreciate it😀
Just in case anyone doesn't have the seasonings, a pack of taco seasoning is only $0.44 at my Walmart, so you'd still be in the $5 range for the pasta and the soup :)
Amanda taco seasoning is only 39 cents at Aldi I made a few of these meals and Aldi is even cheaper than Walmart
Cool, thank you for sharing
this is when your friends that tease you for keeping extra packets anytime you've gotten takeout as a group or whatever are wrong lol
These are perfect recipes for me Julia!! Since my Mom passed away in December from pancreatitis cancer my siblings and I have been making lots of meals to help feed my Dad. I will definitely me making these this coming weekend to meal prep for my Dad. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes and for making them so budget friendly. Your my number one go to for all my meal planning. So thankful for you!! Stay safe and be well Sister 💚
I am so sorry to hear about your mother Julee. I am sure your dad really does appreciate the meals that your family brings to him! I sure hope he enjoys some of these recipes. Thank you so much for watching😀
Sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for your loss of your mother
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I am sorry for your loss.
First time watching as I'm disabled and have problems standing to make a large meal. These are quick, easy and light on the pocket book. The thing I really love that I haven't seen on other channels is you have the recipes posted so I don't have to be writing like a fiend trying to get all the recipes down. I live alone and can stretch these meals even further. When I do cook I make a big pot and freeze. Than you so much. Cheers from 🇨🇦. I've like and subscribe and look forward to more dishes
Thank you so very much Vannessa for all of that positive feedback and input. I sure do appreciate you and your support! I am so glad you find my channel so helpful. Thank you so much and have a wonderful weekend!😀
Your such a wonderful cook. It feels so good to see a young person doing such great 🏠🏡🏡 home cooking. And knowing how to save. You give us old people hope for humanity , you Lady. Keep on going. You got this.
God bless you and your family.
Thank you so very much for those nice words Mandy! I sure do appreciate it. You made my day💜💜
I never thought about mixing Alfredo sauce with tomatoes/tomato sauce, but I'll try it sometime. 👍👍
Oh, it"s sooooo delicious, I've been doing that for years...! Tasty!
I know I was shook too 😆 I was like wait I can do that?!!
It’s called rosé sauce 🤤❤️🙏🏽
@@rosasoflotoak7794 I thought the same thing! 😀
@@tasiagraham9655 never heard of that one before, thanks! 😄
Promise when you come out with a cookbook it will be called “A Really Good Stir!” ♥️♥️
All of these look so good! I love ground turkey, my hubby and daughter act like they can tell a difference..🙄🤣
Love it Really Good Stir!!! Perfect
That’s a great idea Kirsten! Ha ha! i’m so glad that you can sneak in ground turkey😀
Or "So So Good" :)
Comfort Food to the Max
I want one when you get there!!!! 😎❤
I love all your recipes !!! You keep the recipes so simple, in expensive and vegetable friendly. You’re such a breath of fresh air for some of us who aren’t very good with coming up with different recipes. Thank you 😊
Thank you so very much Patrice😀
You are such a joy to watch. Many young women these days do not cook for their families. I love that you have so many ideas and cook good, healthy food for your family.
Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate that😀
I got so excited about the ziti recipe because I’ve been making that exact recipe for almost two years! I’m the only one who eats it and it lasts me for three days (lunch and dinner). It’s so so good
Something really good to add to the corn muffins is to add a small can of creamed corn instead of the liquid. Trust me, they are wonderful!
Yeah....and if you happen to have it on hand....Some mozzarella cheese, or something spicier if you like. Add both in-between the layers!
SO GOOD!!!!!! 😁😋
I also add bell peppers and cheese to the corn muffins helps to stretch the batter and my Husband and our son love em.
That sounds amazing!
My family kept complaining that the cornbread was too crumbly and dry, so I too added 1 can of cream of corn, and about 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream. It makes it moist and holds together and no one complaines any more! Sometimes, I'll even add a tsp to 1 tsb of sugar added to make it sweet cornbread!
Fabulous as always. For those that have a DollarTree handy...you can get canned Prego alfredo sauce there...at mine, anyway. Saves about .86 cents on the sauce...can offset price of cheese... Thanks Julia!!
i don’t know why but watching your videos is so comforting to me
We’re a soon to be family of six and I’m desperately trying to get the hang of meal prepping and cooking for a bigger family, you have helped us SO much. I am sitting in my comfy rocking chair taking down notes for these amazing recipes for my shopping trip this weekend. I’m actually excited to grocery shop and I actually hate shopping! 😆 thank you for sharing these 🙏
I am so glad that these recipes can help you so much! And congratulations on your newest baby! That’s awesome😀
So glad I tried the baked ziti ! My whole family loved it ! Even my son who is a picky eater and rarely eats pasta . I even added some frozen spinach and mushrooms I had on hand and the whole family had 3rds ! Thank you for these recipes!
Well that’s awesome! I am so very glad it was a hit with your family. Have a wonderful rest of your week and thanks so much for the positive feedback🙌🏼
I also want to thank you for explaining the per ounce prices. I think this is very important when people are looking at going shopping and buying ingredients to do meal planning when you’re trying to be on a budget. So very appreciative of the added information.
I like how you are actually going in to the store and showing what to buy and keep it real
Great ideas Julia. I’m sure during these times this will help a lot of people ❤️❤️❤️. Loved seeing the baby bump 🍼💕
Thank you so much Patricia! I sure appreciate your kind words💜
I love the Jiffy mix didn't know they had it with honey though I'm gonna have to try it
They have that one and plain, I like the honey one when I make corn casserole so tasty
They didn’t used to Linda! Thank you so much for watching😀
Julie, thank you. I am glad my mom taught me to budget cook. These days it's become a necessity. Shared
Thank you so very much for watching. I bet you are happy right now that your mom taught you how to save so well😉things have gotten crazy!
@@JuliaPacheco Yes, I am. I have had to regroup a bit from what was normal to what is now.
When we were young, we would take a package of Kraft Dinner, add a can of tuna (drained and flaked) and a cup of peas. It would make a nice dish. You could always put it in a casserole, add some breadcrumbs and/or cheese on the top and then bake in the oven until golden.
Definitely a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing that and I appreciate you watching, Katherine💜💜
@@JuliaPachecoMy pleasure. My favorites are sheet pan dinners - so quick and easy to prepare!
I need to start using cornbread more as a base for meals. It’s so cheap, filling and versatile. Thanks for the great ideas!
I LOVE cornbread
Buy a container of corn meal simple to use and good
The white pan set with gold hardware is so beautiful! I hope it will stay crisp and white forever for you. 🤍⚪⚪
Oh! Thank you so very much. It definitely has held up pretty well considering how much I cook! Ha ha. I appreciate your positive comment and have a great week🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you Julia for these budget friendly meals. They are so needed right now. Homemade cream celery soup is super cheap and so good too.
Yum! That sure does sound good Trish during these winter months💜
I watch for your delicious recipes and fun side ideas that spark my creativity, but I am uplifted by your signs. Gosh, the sweet sayings are what I need after dealing with all the stress going on, and worrying about people around the world right now. Thank you for your thoughtful content and for being a shining light right now.
Oh, thank you so very much for the kind compliment! That really does mean the world to me. I love those little signs! The wonderful rest of your weekend!😀
Thank you, Julia! Everything looks so good. We eat more turkey than ground beef anyway so these are great. Have a blessed day! xoxo
Is it less expensive? Meat is crazy expensive now. I'll have to try ground turkey.
@@nicolesamsonite Yes, and we find with chili, taco spices and pasta sauces it tastes better. We cook for my mom and since she's stopped eating ground beef. Have a great day!💗
This is exactly what I needed! I have a gluten intolerance, so a box of gluten free pasta is about $3 and a bag of gluten free bread can be about $7. I spend so much money on meals because I have no other choice and usually I find myself scraping around for pennies by the end of the week. These meals have easy gluten free swaps that won’t break the bank. Thank you so much for sharing this video 💕
I am so glad they work for you in your gluten-free diet! Thank you so much for your comment Leslie. I sure do appreciate the positive feedback😀
Eggs have definitely gone up especially if we want the good quality ones. Some great economical ideas and awesome dishes Julia ☺️
Thank you so much Patti😀
As a future mom, finding you has been such a blessing! Thank you! I feel ore confident that when this baby comes I'm gonna be okay!
Oh! Thank you so very much for that wonderful compliment, Mary. I sure do appreciate your feedback. And congratulations on your upcoming baby!😀😀
A can of chicken in the baked Ziti would be yummy also.
What I love about you is that you are so creative! Every time I watch your videos I keep wondering how you keep getting more and more creative! lol. I Not only love your videos because of your creativity but you help all of us who are struggling with meals on a budget! Thank you so much! God Bless you and yours!
Oh! Thank you so very much Heidi. That doesn’t mean a lot to me. I do have to work pretty hard at it though😉 but it is all worth it in the end when I hear from people like you!
When you picked up the eggs and said they were expensive I wanted to cry. Everything was such a good price! Cheapest eggs here are $4.99 for a large dozen
Where do you live? In Cleveland we can often get eggs for less than $2.00 a dozen.
In Maryland ours are about the same, it's coming down though but some 18 packs are nearly $6.
Love that you do budget friendly but with common items and food my family will eat.
Hi Julia! So excited to try these recipes! I love your cookware. It’s always so colorful and bright. Take care. ❤️
Thank you Lord for this hack and everything and everyone in this beautiful universe
That Mac & cheese plus the soup recipe is going on the menu next week. Who am I kidding?? Probably this week. I love that your recipes are quick and budget friendly. I have all the stuff on hand for all of them & I love that too. I appreciate all the great recipes!!! Have a great day!! ❤️
Thank you so much Dawn😀 sure hope you enjoy them!
I just wanted to say thank you very much! Me and my fiancé are in a tight spot currently. I injured my back and will be getting surgery and so I’m off work. It’s hard for me to do anything but these recipes are super easy. And with him being always working and always hungry when he gets home, he loved these! I was able to make them right before he gets home.
That’s awesome! I’m so very glad that these recipes worked so well for you and your husband. Thank you so much for sharing that and have a great rest of your week😀
These are such great ideas for right before payday! I love how you organized this video with the ingredients being picked up at the store before each recipe. So helpful when we all need budget friendly and easy during these busy days! Thank you again!!! :)
Thank you so much for that feedback Laura! I sure do appreciate it😀
Had our first child August 2021, baby girl, and it is incredible how quick the bills add up. I have been trying to find quick, simple, inexpensive recipes but most videos are Lord of the Rings length...haha. Your channel is amazing and is helping us so much right now with these prices being so high. We are having these dinners set for the same day each week. Thank you!!!!!!
That is so very true! Once you have a baby, the expenses are so much higher. I sure hope you find some of these recipes helpful to you and your family! Thank you so very much for your support and have a wonderful rest of your week😀
with the meatballs you can stretch it by adding oatmeal and an egg - it can double your meatballs 😃 When I was raising my sons I used the same pasta sauce and would add more seasonings
Great idea! Thanks for watching😀
Hey I'm a single guy trying to build savings and work towards home ownership. I have a very physical job so love to eat healthy but hearty. always looking to pinch a penny. will definitely try some of these. They look tasty.. great job on the vid, your presentation was spot on and you have a pleasant voice. Keep it up.
Thank you so very much Matthew! I sure do appreciate that. Eating at home definitely will help when you are trying to watch your spending😀 thank you so very much for watching!
Thank you for doing this video. This really is helpful in planning a few inexpensive meals to have during the week. All of these recipes are simple and very family friendly. You’ve just made my grocery buying easier, cheeper and less stressful!🤗
That’s so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing😀
I love the baked ziti. Make it quite often. Depending on the budget, I’ll change up the shelf pasta sauce brands and it makes a slight difference in taste.
That’s a great tip! It definitely would completely change the meal🙌🏼
What great budget friendly meals . They all look so delicious.
I coordinate my church’s food pantry and shop frequently for it. I buy the Great Value box of spaghetti. It contains 4 packages and cost only $2 making it cheaper than buying 4 individual packages at $1.
That’s a great tip Claudine! What a great service you do for your church! Thank you so much for watching😀
Homemade cornmeal bread/muffins are so much better than the Jiffy mix. I use the recipe on the back of the cornmeal box and bake in a greased 8×8 pan. Cut in squares and slice each square across middle, add butter and honey or maple syrup. Great for breakfast too.
Been struggling every month with inflation I appreciate this channel so much the recipes are so easy and explained well and not expensive I should of been here along time ago thank you so much
Well thank you so very much for your positive feedback! And inflation is crazy! Things have just gone bonkers for sure. I hope some of these recipes can help and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼
Hi Julia!🙂 I love these 5 dollar meals it's so crazy how prices are going up when going food shopping but the store brands are just as good 👍thanks for these great recipes and the great tips when food shopping 🙂💖🌺🌻 Have a Great Day!!!
Thank you so much Gabriella! I sure do appreciate that😀
The baked Ziti was so good! Your channel is one of the best in this category on You Tube! Thank you for sharing your videos!
Thank you so very much for that wonderful compliment! I sure do appreciate you watching for sure🙌🏼
I have always LOVED the Hunt’s brand spaghetti sauce. Garlic and Herb is my fave as well as the Four Cheese, Traditional and the Meat flavored. 😉 I add a small touch of Italian dressing to the sauce, it makes it taste more homemade. Learned that trick from Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade food show.😊
Oh! That’s a great tip. Thank you so very much for watching😀
My favorite was always Del Monte for flavor, but I can't find it anymore! cry-cry....
I’m a teenager who has severe issues with eating and has to buy my own groceries, I have been trying to come up with cheap meals I could be putting together at home to have a somewhat normal diet and this was really helpful giving a few examples of what I could be trying. Thank you
I sure do hope that you can use some of these recipes to help you in your situation. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Let me know how things turn out! And thank you so much for watching 😀
Great recipes, Julia! I always look forward to your videos. I can easily incorporate these recipes into my menu rotations. Thank you!
You have the best recipes and the best how to videos...straight to the point. No excessive talking or chopping and a complete list of ingredients. Love your channel and delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing!!!
Love Love $5 meals! Everything looks delicious as always! Have a great day Julia 😊
I'm happy you have this type of channel because we all need to budget thank you
Oh girl I have more dinners to try for my family. My Nieces and nephews will love this with some homemade garlic bread. Thank so much for sharing with us.
That’s wonderful Karen! Sure hope they enjoy😀
@@JuliaPacheco Thank you
Thank you for your 5 dollar recipes. I’m planning to open an in home daycare. Food prices are so high, but I want to feed them healthy food. You are so helpful.
That will be a wonderful service to a lot of families I am sure, Lori! Thank you so much for watching and I sure hope these recipes can help😀
I make something like your egg bake, but I add cheese on top and sometimes put zucchini and onion in to bulk it up for a dinner
Katz... I was thinking the same thing. There are so many variations that can be made. Just start with eggs.
Thank you so much Kate!😀
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for sharing these budget friendly recipes! My husband recently had to go to the ER and had surgery and we have to tighten up in all spending to pay for those bills... I will be making all of these very soon!
Thank you so very much and I am so sorry to hear that your husband had to have surgery! I do hope that these help as you try to budget and focus a little bit more on how much you spend. Sure hope he gets better soon and thank you so very much for watching💜💜
Wow that first meal alone here in ON Canada is $10 - crazy the cost difference! These all look yummy.
I was thinking the same thing! A can of Hunts Tomato Sauce at my local Walmart is $1.97.
@@misscooper5364 yep and $2.77 turkey hahaha NOPE!
So different there! I am so sorry 😞
@@JuliaPacheco Yes, our food prices are a lot higher but that's why watching videos like yours is so helpful. Our costs are different but it's still great to find some inexpensive ideas to help stretch the budget.
@@JuliaPacheco not your fault :) everything is expensive here almost double or triple your prices. I still make the meals :). Gotta eat :)
The best of the best out there is definitely you. THANK YOU!
Oh! Thank you so very much for that sweet compliment😀😀
Great ideas, also here in Belgium price goes up for everything! I have to use your ideas 1 or 2 times per week, because they are all pasta/tomato/ ground turkey ... husband and kids doesn't like to eat a lot of the same things day after day.... but you always give me inspiration! I loved the video with the one pot meals to !!
Indeed it has been crazy! My weekly grocery shopping for 2ppl increased on average by 30eur buying the same stuff :/
Thank you so very much for your comments! And thank you so much for watching all the way from Belgium😉💜
Thank you for these videos! Father of 2 and soon to be 3. Started shopping differently to get more bang for my buck. These recipes look very delicious 😋
I sure am glad you find so many recipes that your family can use! Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on you and your wife’s third baby😀
Ooh been a minute since an extreme budget video. Love it, Julia! Hope you and your family are well🤍
Thanks so much Jackelyn💜
I remember when I was young and my mother struggled to make ends meat. But she always managed to make a healthy meal for us to eat on a tight budget. These recipies will help many people think outside the traditional box to find ways to make well balanced and healthy meals on a budget. Very good job!
Sounds like she was a good example to you, Cynthia. Thank you so much for your positive feedback😀
Thank you for this one. Definitely more of these money saving recipes please. They all look amazing!
Thank you so very much Rosa😀
Not all heroes wear capes! Thanks Julia! These look yummy and affordable ❤
Ha ha! Thank you so very much, Daphne. You’re so kind. Have a wonderful rest of your day and thanks for watching💜🙌🏼
I'm definitely going to have to try your turkey meatball recipe. It looks delicious!
Thank you so much Katelyn I sure hope you enjoy it!😀
I love that you make these videos for inexpensive meals. I think we have all have to stretch our food budgets lately. Thanks for all you do, Julia!!
Thank you so very much I sure do appreciate that feedback!😀
Don't you just love when your favorite RUclipsr has the same baking dish or something you have 🤩
Ha ha! That is awesome! Thank you so much for watching and making me your favorite RUclipsr😉💜
I want to offer my sincere gratitude & thanks!!! 💕🤗 I cannot even begin to describe how helpful your presence has been to me! I was having an impossible time trying to feed my giant husband within a reasonable budget. Your ideas have really helped me blossom in my own home as a wife in regards to food, yummy meals, and saving money. I pray God blesses you & your family as you have blessed mine in Jesus name.
Thanks so much for making me laugh, Jessica! Ha ha. It is definitely a challenge to feed a family economically and make sure that the meals are hearty enough for your husband too. Ha ha! Thank you so very much for your great feedback and I sure do appreciate you and your love and support here💜💜💜
Julia, I love your recipes! They’re tasty healthy… by using reduced fat and light you can still eat this if you’re watching your weight (🙋🏻♀️). thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Sandy! And thank you for adding that. So glad that you can make those adjustments. I am sure many others would like to as well😉
With the cost of food, chefs and videos like these are ever more important to feeding family on a budget
You're so sweet and genuine. Your videos are helpful and relaxing.
Thanks so very much for that very kind compliment, Tiffany! That means a lot to me😉💜
I am trying to teach my autistic son how to cook and eat on a budget.. I love your ideas. And they are helping me show him how to do it on his own if we were not around. So he could eat so much more than frozen pizza or pepperoni sandwiches.
Oh my goodness! That is just the best thing I’ve heard all day. Thank you so very much for sharing that with me. That really does mean the world to me. Thank you so very much for watching and I am so glad that my videos are helping you in some small way😉💜💜💜
Thank you we sure need budget recipes
I always like it when you say to use what we have on hand… 🙇🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️
Grocery prices are completely out of hand! Thank You for these delicious ideas ❤️
Thank you so much Janice! They sure have gone up!
I have been watching you now for awhile. Besides loving all your recipes, I love all your beautiful casserole dishes! They just make me happy.
Oh, Michele! Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and for your loyal support. That really means a lot to me to have people who support me for the long haul. And I sure do appreciate your comment about my casserole dishes! I love finding new ones😉💜
Hey Julie 😊You've lifted my spirits today,&I thank you. After bills&tithe I have $80 for groceries till next Wednesday&have 5 to feed,two are my husband&son both eaters😬So I'm going to try these meals&see how it goes?Wish me well!!
Oh my goodness, Cindy. You sound like a wonderful mother! Trying so hard to make a good meal for your family💜 i’m sure it will turn out great! You’ve got this! Thank you so very much for watching and thank you so very much for your kind words😀
This was truly a great video showing items you got at the store, price breakdown, and then making. Some delicious ideas on a budget!!!
Even though these $5 meals are easily over $10 where I live, they are great ideas and I appreciate you sharing them. Thank you :)
I just made the Chicken Taco Soup. I made a couple of changes to use what I had in my pantry. Instead of water and bullion, I dumped in a 14.5 oz can of chicken broth. My can of diced tomatoes were garlic and olive oil. Since I had a can of corn, I used half in the muffins, and threw the other half in the soup. This soup is so good and obviously flexible. I was really impressed! It was the perfect dinner on a cold, snowy evening. I will make it again. 😋
That’s just awesome! I’m so glad that you were able to use substitutions and that the recipe turned out so well for you. Thank you so much for watching😀
You truly have the cutest dishes to cook with!
Thank you so very much! I have fun looking for them😉
Great ideas! Some days when I'm just super exhausted, a 4-5 ingredient recipe like baked ziti is about the only thing I can throw together. Very tasty!
Absolutely Lisa! Thank you so very much😀
THANK YOU 💓😘 😘😊 You are Brilliant! In this day and time people need all the help you can get!
Thank you so very much Amy for that positive feedback! I really do appreciate that😀
Love the corn muffins. If you want to really jazz them up, also add 1 can of creamed corn and a tablespoon of sugar. And a small can of green chiles, drained. I get asked to bring them to potlucks and chili contests because they are so good!
Oh my goodness! That is a wonderful idea for sure. Thank you so much for sharing that and thank you so much for watching, Sherryl💜💜
I really enjoy the different ideas for meals. Sharing them with my girlfriend who is a new mommy & being a stay-at-home mommy as long as she can. Sharing your budget friendly dishes with her to try help them save. And they seem pretty easy to make in case the baby is fussy.
Thank you so very much! I sure hope this helps make her life a little easier with a brand new baby😉 and thank you so very much for watching and subscribing😀
My family really enjoy your meals. I have had to double every recipe because they are always mad when it is gone. Hahaha. You made me really love cooking again. Thanks girl!! And congratulations on your pregnancy
That’s awesome Andrea! And thank you so very much. I am feeling a little bit better right now, and looking forward to meeting our new baby girl😀
When we hit a budget block you are the first person I turn to for delicious filling recipes!! Seriously, you save me all the time!! Thank you for sharing your cooking wisdom!! My family loves your recipes!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰
Oh! That is just awesome Brooke! So very glad to hear that💜💜
I'm fortunate enough to live in a small community n my roommate works at a farm n gets free farm fresh eggs with brown or white shells n som come with 2 yolks...
You are an amazing 👏 ❤ cook n love all your recipes n it important to remember that not all of us live in the same area n sometimes things cost way more than where we live...
In Canada 🇨🇦 it's expensive cuz many things come from the south...
Thanks for showing us how to save money...
Budget eating is so delicious 😋 😍...
God bless you n your cute family...
Made all of these recipes... froze most for my 2 kiddos to heat up after work. Healthier than banquet meals/hungry man/lean cuisine. And cheaper. I think I spent a total of 34.00 for all of the recipes w so much in the freezer. Thank you for the help. Can't wait for the next episode!
Wow! That is awesome Christine. So good to hear that you’re only spent $34🙌🏼🙌🏼
This is how I cook! Easy, inexpensive and variety. I have two suggestions: I use a frozen brand of turkey which is about a dollar cheaper, also I use packets of sauce and add water, or milk for about 50 cents each.
Thank you so much for your tip Catherine🙌🏼
❤️❤️Thank you for sharing! I love when a recipe has minimal ingredients. Simplicity and yet amazing outcomes. 🥰I can see your talented and passionate and as a fellow video creator & cook I would love to learn from one another. Sending you all my support!
Well thank you so very much for your positive,! I sure do appreciate that coming from somebody who enjoys creating and cooking too. Thank you so very much and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼🙌🏼
Groceries have skyrocketed in the past year, if they are in stock.
Thank you for providing budget friendly solutions 😁
I like to brown meatballs in a skillet for color and crusty flavor, then simmer in the same pan in the sauce. I add a bit of broth and let it reduce till thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
Valerie H I make meatball subs after we eat spaghetti & meatballs.
Sounds great Valery! Thank you so much for watching😀
Just found your page. I love your content. I run out of things to make, but most recipes online have crazy, particular ingredients. I love how relatable your are and how practical your recipes are.
Thank you so very much Anita😀
I’m literally OBSESSED with your videos. Thank you SO MUCH!! I love in Illinois and it’s getting so hard to make affordable meals!
Thank you so very much Ali! I sure do appreciate the positive feedback 😉🙌🏼
We make a similar dish we call “Mac-n-cheese with meat” we use ground Turkey (seasoned with Mrs dash or Italian herbs) box of Mac n cheese & I add some frozen veggies. Always a crowd pleaser!
That sounds really good Leann😀