7 Realistic Dinners I Fed My Family Of 5 This Week On A Budget

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887
    @thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887 2 дня назад +32

    Thank you for filming all of these meals and editing, etc. I’m sure it was a lot of work.

  • @tiffanyjohnson1918
    @tiffanyjohnson1918 День назад +3

    Hey I love watching your sons reactions to the food. You have some great kids. You can tell y'all are a close family. Thanks For sharing with us.

  • @lauries153
    @lauries153 2 дня назад +24

    I love it so much when you say, let others be happy! Out of all the youtubers I watch, you are my favorite and "let others be happy" has made the most impact on me than anything I have heard since I was a child! I'm 60 years old and you lift my spirits and are so fun to watch. Thanks for all you do.

    • @dorischaron1887
      @dorischaron1887 День назад +4

      She is the best, so real and down to earth.

    • @SouthernFrugalMomma
      @SouthernFrugalMomma  День назад +2

      You just made my day, bestie!

    • @vitsteele-lz2hn
      @vitsteele-lz2hn День назад

      You and your sister has kids that don’t like some food that you cook

  • @franceskoontz7027
    @franceskoontz7027 2 дня назад +18

    There you go again, making this old lady happy. You are such a sweetheart.

    • @DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw
      @DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw 2 дня назад +2

      😅😅I agree . Brooke always makes this old lady happy too

  • @jscasecase471
    @jscasecase471 2 дня назад +11

    My son bought me a griddle just like yours for Christmas. I love it. I love your channel. I’m all for being budget friendly.

  • @victorian377
    @victorian377 2 дня назад +8

    Brooke … you can cook ! And you make it look possible for anyone to do your recipes . Keep on posting videos . ❤️

  • @AlyssaAucoin
    @AlyssaAucoin 2 дня назад +28

    I could eat Breakfast for dinner all of the time, I love breakfast foods!

  • @dannadonahue916
    @dannadonahue916 2 дня назад +14

    I am so thankful for your videos. You are as real as the rest of us. These meals are what we make not something I look at like sure someday. Thank you for budget friendly enjoyable meals. I have learned a lot. Love your little family guys. ❤❤❤❤

  • @ellamoon3500
    @ellamoon3500 2 дня назад +9

    I took it easy tonight, with simple 3 cheese grilled cheese and tomato soup

  • @cherisemattera1103
    @cherisemattera1103 2 дня назад +19

    You can never have too much black pepper!! ❤

  • @wishiwassleeping8382
    @wishiwassleeping8382 19 часов назад +2

    One of my favorite easy/cheap dinners is to boil egg noodles and then put some shredded up cooked chicken over top with a can of corn and or peas and a can of cream of mushroom soup then put some cheese over top and bake it. Its so good and so easy.

  • @marielacey7928
    @marielacey7928 2 дня назад +35

    I have days where I cook a full meal then turn round and have toast and marmalade

  • @LendMe-v4e
    @LendMe-v4e День назад +4

    Thank you so much your a life saver…busy nights with kids and activities easy meal ideas

  • @JoelleLykinsMay
    @JoelleLykinsMay 2 дня назад +11

    I love how the boys are growing up. Ryders cute little moustache...

  • @jenniemoores-tc4yw
    @jenniemoores-tc4yw 20 часов назад +1

    The older I get the more I want and love fast, easy meals. Cheap is always good too! The less mess the better!

  • @lizmiller2341
    @lizmiller2341 День назад +3

    Amazing Brooke! Thank you for taking us along on your week and keeping it real!

  • @kathyscrazylife
    @kathyscrazylife 2 дня назад +8

    I bet you are so proud to have chickens with egg prices like they are.

  • @missyhubbard8227
    @missyhubbard8227 2 дня назад +4

    Great shortcuts as well as healthy sides!! You are Awesome, love your channel ❤

  • @kimlamons1518
    @kimlamons1518 День назад +3

    Brooke I just love your channel and your content, you are so real and genuine and your family is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!

  • @aidanlane7780
    @aidanlane7780 2 дня назад +12

    Never enough pepper! You’re my kind of people❤

  • @earlenebrown7181
    @earlenebrown7181 2 дня назад +15

    Boy do I have days like that and there’s no shame in the game for fresh fruit and veggies or salad as a side.❤😊

    • @livingforJesus2120
      @livingforJesus2120 День назад

      Definitely aren't going to have that option with fast food and that's what sets restaurants and good 'ol home cooking apart. I was raised on fruits and vegetables and even now at 34 I will eat my fruit and veggies on my plate first before I ever touch the meat. Two out of my three daughters do the same so I feel accomplished with that.

  • @judymullins9993
    @judymullins9993 2 дня назад +3

    I love watching your channel and always look forward to it. Can’t beat Southern cooking.❤️

  • @tinaE.CanadianChick
    @tinaE.CanadianChick 2 дня назад +8

    Awesome Healthy Dinners:)

  • @Grace3212
    @Grace3212 2 дня назад +9

    You inspired me to get the book on Clara’s kitchen. Wonderful book. 😊

    • @Marjan-1310
      @Marjan-1310 12 часов назад

      Clara's grandson was so marvelous with her, and created wonderful memories for us.

  • @nanniethefashionablegranni7640
    @nanniethefashionablegranni7640 День назад +3

    Brooke I love how you keep it real ❤

  • @donnaknowles-ni8fg
    @donnaknowles-ni8fg 2 дня назад +12

    we were raised on tuna salad sandwhiches...egg salad sandwhiches and salmon sandwhiches

  • @melissalane-q7m
    @melissalane-q7m День назад +2

    Great series! I learned some great combinations to try and some helpful tips!

  • @deannahext
    @deannahext 2 дня назад +5

    I love it when you sing!! You'd be fun to hang out with! Love your recipes! ❤

  • @stephaniet.5687
    @stephaniet.5687 День назад +2

    So funny I just went and bought a bunch of groceries to make a bunch of freezer meals and easy quick meals I got a few of those rice packets you throw in microwave and instant potatoes as well for quick lazy meals. I’m using my crockpot a lot. Love your videos

  • @pritees.5793
    @pritees.5793 2 дня назад +5

    I love the idea of having appetizers for dinner!

  • @paulahoward552
    @paulahoward552 День назад +2

    Just made your homemade Big Mac's tonight and they were amazing. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and for showing how you reconstituted the minced onions, because I never would have thought to do it.

  • @Livinginoz
    @Livinginoz День назад +1

    You gave me some great dinner ideas! They all look delicious, easy to prepare, and using common ingredients I (mostly) have on hand.

  • @catherinekhalili4412
    @catherinekhalili4412 2 дня назад +4

    You sure are a pleasure to watch!

  • @lindaminor5825
    @lindaminor5825 2 дня назад +3

    Brooke, like how you don’t waste food& make it enjoyable to eat, good way to budget and save $ you are very helpful ❤

  • @Kimberly_Ditty
    @Kimberly_Ditty 2 дня назад +16

    Honey you use paper plates all you want!! 24-7! Don't think all of us in here ever judge you!! We all use them!! Heck if they made paper pots and pans I would use them!!!!! 🤣

    • @nancyanne1402
      @nancyanne1402 2 дня назад +1

      I don’t use paper plates. Ever. Not even camping. It’s just the two of us, so it’s not like I have a sink full. Just my preference. Now if I had three kids along with us and had three meals a day to serve up… I’d buy paper. Home alone at lunch, I have my sandwich on a paper towel (I don’t have paper plates in the house).

    • @SouthernFrugalMomma
      @SouthernFrugalMomma  День назад +2

      I’d totally buy them haha 😂

  • @jodyhartman8177
    @jodyhartman8177 2 дня назад +4

    Love your idea's!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍😊😊♥♥

  • @karenlyons3790
    @karenlyons3790 2 дня назад +4

    So happy to see ya today this Monday... Love breakfast for dinner...looks like a good week nights dinners love simple and easy .. I would enjoy each one myself .. thanks for sharing.. love y'all and see ya on the next video... 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Angelbee-u3p
    @Angelbee-u3p 2 дня назад +48

    Alarms are going off, no electricity, just wifi. When you have nothing else, what a joy besides Brooke 😊

    • @Hope8x28
      @Hope8x28 2 дня назад +8

      Are you having weather? I hope you are safe .

    • @Angelbee-u3p
      @Angelbee-u3p 2 дня назад +5

      @Hope8x28 yes, the wind is having a hayday. Someone close must still have power.

    • @Hope8x28
      @Hope8x28 2 дня назад +4

      @@Angelbee-u3pWe have crazy wind as well but thankfully still have power. I hope yours is returned soon.

    • @1FairyGothMother
      @1FairyGothMother 2 дня назад +4

      @@Angelbee-u3pHope things calm down!

    • @shannamcneill8468
      @shannamcneill8468 2 дня назад +4

      Stay safe!

  • @loririvera5747
    @loririvera5747 День назад +1

    Thank you Brooke !! I always feel quilty when I don’t make a great meal!!

  • @LendMe-v4e
    @LendMe-v4e 2 дня назад +4

    Dusty cracked me up…omg he was in heaven

  • @AnneManley
    @AnneManley 10 часов назад

    Lazy dinners are the best, Brooke! And, 'breakfast for supper' is #1. Need to make myself some tuna melts, as well. Each and every one of your dinners looked amazing. Your family is SO well-fed all the time. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @angiemcdonald779
    @angiemcdonald779 День назад +1

    Thankyou cor always being honest and real 🎉

  • @lindaholliday4536
    @lindaholliday4536 2 дня назад +8

    The best reaction was from your husband bagel sandwich 😋

  • @tonip9844
    @tonip9844 День назад

    Bless you and your family. Just love watching you cook, with such happiness and watching your family love your dinners.

  • @kerriastrain14
    @kerriastrain14 2 дня назад +3

    I actually went to Walmart today and managed to get more than at my closet store and I have enough stuff for 3 dinners plus with what I have on hand. Love the ideas y'all put out there

  • @GrandmaTeresa455
    @GrandmaTeresa455 2 дня назад +13

    i do breakfast for supper alot since its just me

    • @Cookingwithapril
      @Cookingwithapril 2 дня назад

      Grandma. Hey love. ❤😊. How are you feeling

  • @BabsAmato1
    @BabsAmato1 2 дня назад +2

    Great video, Brooke. Very typical of family dinners. You go girl.

  • @jonicabeird4657
    @jonicabeird4657 2 дня назад +2

    Inside out grilled cheese style?!? So cool good idea. I will be trying this!!!❤❤❤

  • @ivonneleaty8501
    @ivonneleaty8501 2 дня назад +3

    Another great video and ideas.

  • @JUDYPATRICK-vf9ql
    @JUDYPATRICK-vf9ql 2 дня назад +18

    Pinto Beans, Cornbread,Iced Sweet Tea,A Hunk Of Onion 🧅 Great Meal...

    • @Cookingwithapril
      @Cookingwithapril 2 дня назад +1

      This. We used to eat this all the time. It was so good. ❤

  • @elainemagee516
    @elainemagee516 День назад +1

    You are such a BLESSING ! ❤️

  • @debraramirez9144
    @debraramirez9144 День назад +2

    I have been eating the corn tortillas with the egg for about a week and a half.

  • @livingforJesus2120
    @livingforJesus2120 День назад +2

    I've watched several of your videos were you subbed turkey for hamburger so I thought for the first time ever in my life to do just that and make turkey spaghetti. In my honest opinion the Hunts Garlic and Herb spaghetti sauce mixed so much better with the turkey and noodles. My three girls loved it so thank you for many videos using turkey. I have many more meals planned using turkey and I'm super excited. Love ya girl❤️

  • @RobinBoBobbin
    @RobinBoBobbin 2 дня назад +3

    You are so cute, like a young Sally Field when she played Gidget. Thank you for all of these great meal ideas!

  • @patbuegeler7770
    @patbuegeler7770 2 дня назад +3

    ❤❤❤
    Simple meals are the best. These looked delicious.

  • @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428
    @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428 2 дня назад +3

    ❤❤❤ another great video Brooke 😊

  • @kathybrooks4270
    @kathybrooks4270 2 дня назад +3

    Looks good to me, great job Brooke. ❤❤❤❤

  • @barbarakrall1184
    @barbarakrall1184 2 дня назад +1

    That was fun to watch! Way better than the news! I am not a big veggie eater. You inspire me to cook more veggies, which is a very good thing. Thanks Brooke!

  • @quackersplatfarm
    @quackersplatfarm 2 дня назад +1

    Everything looks so good! When I'm having a lazy dinner, quite often our side is dill pickles.

  • @Fortheppl59
    @Fortheppl59 2 дня назад +1

    I am gonna get some Brussel sprouts and try them the way you cook yours. Thank you for all your ideas.

  • @lesliedelp3565
    @lesliedelp3565 7 часов назад

    Love your ideas! You are so creative!😀

  • @sharonhart3735
    @sharonhart3735 2 дня назад +5

    All looks yummy !

  • @outtahere
    @outtahere 4 часа назад

    I love the Kevin's brand! Perfect healthy alternative for a quick meal.

  • @AnnaDavila-g5e
    @AnnaDavila-g5e День назад +1

    Enjoyed your video! Love your cooking ideas ! You definitely have inspired me.❤😊❤

  • @CaliMishell
    @CaliMishell 2 дня назад +2

    As Emily would say “season til you’re sneezing”!

  • @a.j.4661
    @a.j.4661 День назад +2

    I notice that people down south put their pasta in before the water comes to boil. Here in New York we wait for a rolling boil then add a bit of olive oil and salt to the water, then add the pasta. No right or wrong way to do it I guess. It’s just not what I’m used to. Maybe I could save myself some time not waiting for a rolling boil. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @nancybrewer8494
    @nancybrewer8494 2 дня назад +25

    1. Breakfast for dinner - scrambled eggs and scrambled eggs with bacon, for bagels sandwiches plus fruit.
    2. Chicken Alfredo with spinach and garlic toast
    3. Inside out grilled Cheeseburgers with tater tots
    4. BBQ Chicken wings with fruit tray and veggie tray
    5. Kevin's Korean bbq chicken, rice and broccoli
    6. Tuna melts, veggie tray, and oranges
    7. Poor man's steaks (ground turkey), mushroom onion gravy, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes

  • @jessicakahan8839
    @jessicakahan8839 День назад +1

    Try a splash of Italian dressing in the tuna. It’s so good!

  • @DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw
    @DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw 2 дня назад +1

    Hey sweet Brooke. So glad to see your video. They always make me feel so good even on a tough day. Can't feel but happy watching you. Everything looked so so good. Love all ❤of yous

  • @Animaluvr
    @Animaluvr День назад +1

    Black pepper and Cayenne Pepper are my favs!!! LOVE you Ms Brooke!!! I binge watched you today, 🤣😂 had to get caught up. Now I got to go back and comment!! All of these are Wonderful ❤ LOVE you Sweet Lady🤗😘🌹 I got new ideas TYVM 💝

  • @tbarc1
    @tbarc1 2 дня назад +1

    Those Brussels sprouts look so darned good!

  • @lisalee9182
    @lisalee9182 2 дня назад +2

    Basic is good. My favorite dish growing up and even now is macaroni and tomatoes. Just cook macaroni and add a jar of home canned tomatoes (or a can of tomato sauce) butter and salt n pepper. I could eat the whole pan. I also remember eating breaded tomatoes. You tear up stale bread (or any bread) in a pan and add chopped tomatoes and butter. Yes the bread gets mushy but it makes a thick tomato delicious mess.

  • @suzettefaircloth5037
    @suzettefaircloth5037 День назад

    I find that the seasoning penetrates better when I put the seasoned side down first, then put the seasoning on the top side while the first side is cooking

  • @barbiemarie2376
    @barbiemarie2376 День назад

    These dinners are realistic and delicious. We had simple meals growing up in the 80's but we always ate at the table together ❤

  • @jessicavazquez4495
    @jessicavazquez4495 День назад

    All four of my kids love Tuna, we prefer it cold though! Love these quick meals! ❤️

  • @michellepeiffer5563
    @michellepeiffer5563 День назад

    Brooke you make everything look sooo delicious...and im sure it is, lol . Loved these meals so much!

  • @SharonSandlin-s6p
    @SharonSandlin-s6p День назад +1

    I love black pepper❤the more the better 😊

  • @janpetsch620
    @janpetsch620 День назад

    Love black pepper and seeing you use plenty.

  • @RevBTB
    @RevBTB 2 дня назад +7

    another good one!

  • @Memaw-0404Nancy
    @Memaw-0404Nancy День назад

    Brooke you are 1 of my favorite utubers when it comes to cooking on a budget,you come up with some amazing meals. I've made several for my family and they've enjoyed them as well. You and Dusty have raised the most precious boys,I love hearing their honest opinion on the meals you cook. Y'all must be so proud of them. They are growing up way to fast! ❤❤ Can't wait for next video.

  • @Cookingwithapril
    @Cookingwithapril 2 дня назад +2

    Brooke you made some excellent and affordable meals. I love breakfast for supper. But I love cereal before bed😂😂😂. Always a pleasure laughing and carrying on with you. ❤😊

  • @PurpleReign1401
    @PurpleReign1401 День назад +2

    You call it lazy, I call it everyone was fed. It doesn't matter how you got there. it's a win.

  • @jackiejermeay6568
    @jackiejermeay6568 2 дня назад +3

    All looks delicious 😊❤

  • @tomsdotter3228
    @tomsdotter3228 2 дня назад +4

    Wonderful meals!

  • @traceyschuster7067
    @traceyschuster7067 2 дня назад +6

    Great meals ❤

  • @cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036
    @cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036 2 дня назад +5

    Love everything!

  • @paulamcleod1227
    @paulamcleod1227 Час назад

    I don't like hot tuna melts, but love love love it cold in a salad with pickles and mayonnaise! I'm with Colin! Cold! You are a good cook! Love watching your videos!

  • @tinalaws7506
    @tinalaws7506 8 часов назад

    Those bagels look delicious! Your nails look great too!

  • @danettemain3705
    @danettemain3705 2 дня назад +1

    Love you Brooke and family ❤️

  • @singing3495
    @singing3495 День назад +1

    Basic tuna salad is the BEST!

  • @pennylynch913
    @pennylynch913 2 дня назад +1

    Pasta alfredo looks heaven! Pasta dishes are soooo underrated!

  • @debimorsette1685
    @debimorsette1685 День назад

    I add finely chopped onion, thin sliced celery and shredded carrot to my tuna salad. Tastes delicious, adds those veggies, and bulks up the tuna salad. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

  • @robertabrien845
    @robertabrien845 2 дня назад +4

    It all looks delicious

  • @skyebuchanan6667
    @skyebuchanan6667 2 дня назад +1

    i'm inspired! looks so delishious!

  • @annesrecipebox
    @annesrecipebox День назад

    Love your burned cutting board, I have a kitchen countertop with that same style, complements of my oldest son.

    • @SouthernFrugalMomma
      @SouthernFrugalMomma  21 час назад

      That’s what I get for making fun of my sister for hers haha.

  • @Whiskerseasons33
    @Whiskerseasons33 День назад +2

    Great dinners 😁😁😁

  • @themadwomanskitchen9732
    @themadwomanskitchen9732 2 дня назад +2

    26:03 If you mixed the onion mushroom mixture with brown gravy, you would have Salisbury steaks.

  • @vitsteele-lz2hn
    @vitsteele-lz2hn День назад

    Hey there mom with a creative mind and love your family sister family and auntie

  • @rajimac
    @rajimac День назад

    I make a tuna recipe I read in a fiction book called in memory of running. He used a little bit of natural yogurt with the mayonnaise, a small pinch of curry powder and some lemon juice. It just gives it a tangy flavour that is amazing. I also put raw red onion finely chopped in it but I know your boys do t like onions. Your meals were great for the week. I’m going to try the inside out burgers.

  • @staceymckinsey9252
    @staceymckinsey9252 2 дня назад +1

    I recognize the Caraway pans- they’re my favorite, but are those square-ish white plates from the Dollar Tree? Those are my other favorites. 😊😅