What I really like about your videos versus other budget recipe vids ( which , let’s face it I’ve watched waaay too many ) is that you manage to get a decent amount of veggies in your meals instead of just a carb and cheese attack.
Thanks! Would you believe some times people criticize me for that? They feel like I "wasted" money on low-calorie foods. I'm looking at the micro-nutrient makeup as well as the macros, ya' know?
@@SeeMindyMom sometimes you just can't win at all. Believe me if you went the other way, you'd get knocked for too many carbs, low nutrient calories, etc. and not ENOUGH vegetables. 🙄
I agree with this 100%!!! I feel like every budget meal plan involves pounds of cream cheese, which is yummy but my waistline can’t handle all that lol
@@alexandriakellen4378 yes I’m trying to eat healthy,lose weight & get in shape but also make meals my son & his dad will actually eat. On a budget though since I’m the only one for pays for groceries & most bills but only make around $1400 a month.
So much easier to do this time of year since they are all in season. The rest of the year I use frozen veggies and stock up when they are on sale. That being said, there is nothing better than FRESH vegetables.
Love these videos. My husband hates veggies but what he doesn’t know is I purée mushrooms and add it to my beef and also finely grate carrots and zucchini and add it to are spaghetti he has no idea 😂
I don't know how you manage to continue coming up with all these dinner options for 3-5 dollars but I'm impressed! I considered myself the queen of shelf cooking and budget meals but, girl, I think you have me beat!!
I'm so glad that RUclips decided to bless this channel and put it in my recommended. These are the type of videos I have been looking for. Especially since I want to do more 'adult-like' things like cooking for myself and eventually living on my own. I pretty much have been binging this channel for any ideas for cheap and easy meals. Obviously, the difference here is that Mindy here has a family, and I don't. So if a meal last for a day in Mindy's scenario, it might last like 3-4 days for me.
Have you thought about doing a video where you get an acquaintance or neighbor or something to do the budget meal challenge? I think it would be interesting to see how someone who isn't used to shopping like that as often as you would select their items.
I really like hearing the thought process and that you provide extra options that stay within the same general cost per meal. I have never been much of a cook, but being retired now, I am trying to change my trajectory from spending more on pre-cut or already prepared meals to taking small steps with easy meals and adding more techniques and longer ingredients lists as I feel more confident. I am excited to be able to include all of the beautiful fresh summer fruits and veggies as we move forward. I got take out twice this month. I have to say, when you only eat out or get delivery occasionally you truly feel like you are spoiling yourself, with a little twinge that says, "this will not become a way of life again". Thanks for all your great content.
I totally agree with your thoughts on audience - I'm already cooking meals for our family almost every day - we try to only eat out once a week. And your channel gives me ideas for cheaper ways to do that, and some new meals to try. I love that you stick to the standard spices and don't use 50 ingredients, or rarer spices that I'm not going to have on hand. Keep doing what you're doing - I love it - and I'm sure a lot of others do, too!
Made the confetti rice it was really good. Used cauliflower rice that I already had to be more healthy and added fish cooked in the pineapple juice for some protein. Ginger was a spice that went well with this dish. I bought an extra corn and added it to the rice too.
Everytime I watch these, I'm just so impressed that you get your family to eat these. Mine would touch nothing here and hubby would make some sort of wise crack about better they starve if that's what I'm making them eat if I attempted that rice. Can you maybe do a video on that? I don't know if that's possible.
Like any family, I imagine, there are plenty of “misses” in the kitchen. Our kids are good about vegetables because they’ve been offered over the years and they have acquired a taste or at least a tolerance for them. Occasionally, they don’t like something and they can fix themselves a PB sandwich or a bowl of cereal. 😊
I always save my packets from our take out foods. Why not, we pay for them and it's just another way to be frugal. To toss them seems like such a waste. I have a large container of sauces condiments and spices. I use them alot. Blessings to all.
Love that someone else does this! It's also sustainability which I think we're becoming more and more aware of. Blessing to you from across the pond, in the UK 🖤
I just made that pasta with sausage and veg that you showed here and it WAS really good!! Ive never put sausage in my pasta before and I've never really eaten a warm pasta without sauce! I was amazed! I did add a bit of bullion powder but other than that I did everything the same!
The dishes sound good. The other day I made a vegetable and rice stir fry. For the sauce I put a little bit of sugar and salt and pepper. About 2 tablespoons of beef broth…then I diced into the packet drawer…5 soy sauce packets. 1 siracha packet and 2 ketchup packets. Stirred together and added to the stir fry. My son said he Loved it and wanted it again.
I love using the little packets of restaurant seasonings when I go camping or if I'm traveling and staying in an Airbnb! That way I don't have to buy (or bring) full bottles of spices and condiments.
I always add fennel seeds ( crushed ) and/or celery seed salt to dishes . We make a form of trinity which is onion, carrots and celery and fennel seeds slowly cooked until it forms this thick sweet base sauce . Added to any tomato sauce or pasta dish it’s amazing . I also add it with extra onion to stuffing/dressing . Fennel seeds, lemon and black pepper can change a dish from average to amazing .
Thanks for the great dinner ideas. Your videos have helped me keep within our family grocery budget. I always like learning different ways to stretch a dollar.
I thought of your channel when I dashed into walmart the other day to find the 25 cent corn on the cob was now 5 cents an ear. I snatched some up for a dinner side. Soooo tasty and cheap as can be!
Just saw the thumbnail and it’s really trippy everything on the countertop looks like miniatures even if you blow the picture up it’s like an illusion.
Since you mentioned it, I thought I'd suggest this. Some people may have found your videos because they are learning to cook budget meals and it would be neat to do pantry staples on a budget video, for those just starting out. Sorry if you already have a video like that. I just thought I'd suggest it. Love your videos! It's helped me cut our grocery bill down.
Love your videos! This really helps me especially since my fiance has been in a car accident a month ago and aren't sure when he will be going back to work. Thank you for this! Also I caught a glimpse of your daughter I believe wearing chacos. Big advocate on wearing good quality shoes even though they are not budge friendly, they definitely are worth the money and the health benefits for your body. Anyways thank you for your videos, I really appreciate it. 🤗🥰
@@yvonnepalmquist8676 Yes and no. I was pleased to see that she was branching out a bit and trying to incorporate some additional spices into her meals but then I made the mistake of suggesting one small idea and got my head bitten off! I know this was more an indirect attack because of other people ganging up on her and I was unfortunately the last straw, but I'll know better than to comment on anything related to her spice usage ever again!! :(
It's funny. I just added a pineapple/peach salsa to my Walmart order. I've never ordered it before, but thought it would be good with rice and black beans... now I'm thinking I should add some corn, or cucumber or zucchini to go with it as well....you always manage to take it up a notch and STILL keep it in budget. This is a another great one. Thank you.
I'm impressed to see so many veggies for $4/ meal! I usually only see lots of pasta and rice. And I have some canned pineapple and corn to use, looking forward to trying these! 😊
We also cook rice the same way, it comes out awesome every time. We would keep the season packets if we ate out.. If some one wants protein in their confetti rice they can add egg
Thankyou so much for another great video. I really can't believe people have the energy to complain that you've used additional seasonings that you haven't bought every time🤦🏻♀️. Maybe do a video on the store cupboard staples that you have to show everyone what can enhance their meals like you do?🖤
Mindy! You're a lifesaver I get so many great ideas from your Channel! I swear yall I start stressing about what I'm going to make for dinner by 10 each morning LOL
The other option for corn...buy when ears are plentiful and parboil and freeze for when you need them...if you can I mean. I like to buy on clearance and sale when possible.
I really enjoy watching your channel and the many great ideas that you share. Would it be possible to have one of your videos on reading food labels and purchasing healthy food items? Also, perhaps a video on choosing a smart watch? My Garmin has bit the dust and I need a new watch, but not sure which one to purchase.
Those sauce/seasoning packets sometimes save the day. I went to make pizza the other day and realized I didnt have pizza sauce! I used marinara cups for the one and zesty onion ring sauce for a ham pizza. T They were both really good. And I used up things and didnt spend money!
I was wondering if you could do a plant based/ allergy safe budget meals? Its hard shopping for that when it feels like you either have to spend a bunch of money on good meals or budget out for cheap but less than satisfying food.
Lots of my budget meal plans are plant-based or very close, and can be adjusted. As for allergy-safe, I'm not really sure what you mean because there are lots of allergens out there. I find that it's best for me to just stay in my lane with the way my own family eats, and allow others to offer suggestions or substitutions because I am not a doctor or a nutritionist to be advising others on what they should eat if they have special medical needs.
Beans and edamame are great inexpensive bases to plant based dishes and can easily be substituted for meat, especially if you cook them raw and avoid a can. Also, stick with the produce that’s on sale for the week at your local store. Buy what’s on sale and then find recipes around the discounted produce. Now it the best time to save since it’s summer. Hope this helps.
@gabriellejoy This one had allergy safe ideas for me. Too many people with too many things they are allergic to. I have the credentials to counsel people and I wouldn't think of trying a video telling people that what I'm showing is safe. Those of us with allergies learn to look at something and quickly adapt it. Case in point for just this video: Primavera Pasta is spot on for me when I leave out the black pepper. The rest all good for me; Corn Salad, no pepper of course, sub red peppers for the tomatoes and I have allergy safe dinner for me. Rice salad is a no go since I'm allergic to rice and didn't think it looked like something I'd care to adapt. Done. 2 new ideas quickly adapted. I'm grateful for the ideas.
Love this!! As a college student this helps sooo much. Do you have any options/videos for freezer meals with a budget like this? Something that would take a day or so to prep a bunch of when I have time and then freeze for less prep later on.
That confetti rice looks so good. I'm going to make this. Sausage has so much flavor my meat-loving husband is still satisfied with just a little in a dish like this.
I love your videos I’m trying to eat healthier so your videos I just increase/decrease depending on how hungry I am there are great recipes not just for kids but that kids would also love to eat. Love that there is always a vegetable thrown in makes for a better balanced diet don’t sweat the haters do what needs to be done for your kids and not what all these wannabe internet parents think you should be feeding your kids
Do you buy anything from a bulk store like sams club or Costco? I’d love to see how many dinners and different recipes you could come up with using the $5 3lb rotisserie chicken
I don’t have a Costco membership because we only have 2 in the entire state of OK, but I think they have those rotisserie chickens at Sams, too. I get what you’re saying, they’re bigger than the ones at the regular grocery store.
If you wanted cheaper. Them bags of peppers I seen at the 99 cent store and them can of beans. What I like is fresh tomatoes canned tomatoes almost don't taste like tomatoes at all. You did a great job on all the rest. I shop at Costco for my meat but find the price of vegetables over priced. Thank you for the video.
I found your videos recently and think they're great for the most part. But if I could make a suggestion, it would be helpful if you would include a recipe list in the description. It's a little confusing and tedious to have to re-watch the videos over and over to get a recipe. Also, on occasion, you forget to mention an ingredient i.e. the carrots in the pasta primavera- I saw them and could sort of guess how many to include but an actual number would have been helpful. Or the ranch in the taco salad dressing. You mentioned it was added but I don't recall hearing how much exactly. Just a thought. Thanks for the great content!
Rice has like 4 grams of protien per serving for you protien police. Your body doesn't need as much protien as our diet culture likes to think. I LOVE your taco pasta salad idea! Definitely trying that!
Thank you For these! I am still healing from surgery and I didn't even think of things like a taco pasta salad! Great idea! I make my noodles and rice in an instant pot so it makes my life easier lol!
@@SeeMindyMom it is so worth it! I have converted a lot of things over to it. It's been a lifesaver when I can't stand a long period of time. You're amazing and much appreciated!!
These look really goodn I'm nee here. I always say I'm giving you a base you make it your own. You did a really good job of that . Have a great day and God bless
Mindy, I can't remember if you have an air fryer. If you roasted those ears of corn in the air fryer instead of boiling it would add another layer of flavor to the salad! All without heating up the kitchen, of course 🙂
It is getting hot. MiRanda had me thinking the other day, "why not add more cold pasta salads for complete meals during the summer?" Beans for protein, yes. But not being vegetarian/vegan, you can also add chicken, tuna, eggs... cold pasta salads right now sound wonderful.
To me, using your own pantry staples is no different than expensive meal kits-they ask you to have staples on hand so I do not feel it is fair to count them against totals.
I realize that I bought a lemon, and then forgot to use it! I had intended to use that with the pasta primavera. Oh well! LOL!
Poor lemons and limes...always good intentions, always left behind 🤣
@@brittanykeith9561 🤣
Oh, poor lemon! Put it in tea or squeeze on salad, seafood etc.
Life gave you a lemon, make a glass of lemonade. 🙂
What I really like about your videos versus other budget recipe vids ( which , let’s face it I’ve watched waaay too many ) is that you manage to get a decent amount of veggies in your meals instead of just a carb and cheese attack.
Thanks! Would you believe some times people criticize me for that? They feel like I "wasted" money on low-calorie foods. I'm looking at the micro-nutrient makeup as well as the macros, ya' know?
@@SeeMindyMom sometimes you just can't win at all. Believe me if you went the other way, you'd get knocked for too many carbs, low nutrient calories, etc. and not ENOUGH vegetables. 🙄
I agree with this 100%!!! I feel like every budget meal plan involves pounds of cream cheese, which is yummy but my waistline can’t handle all that lol
@@alexandriakellen4378 yes I’m trying to eat healthy,lose weight & get in shape but also make meals my son & his dad will actually eat. On a budget though since I’m the only one for pays for groceries & most bills but only make around $1400 a month.
So much easier to do this time of year since they are all in season. The rest of the year I use frozen veggies and stock up when they are on sale. That being said, there is nothing better than FRESH vegetables.
Love these videos. My husband hates veggies but what he doesn’t know is I purée mushrooms and add it to my beef and also finely grate carrots and zucchini and add it to are spaghetti he has no idea 😂
I don't know how you manage to continue coming up with all these dinner options for 3-5 dollars but I'm impressed! I considered myself the queen of shelf cooking and budget meals but, girl, I think you have me beat!!
Haha! I doubt that, Brittany, I'm sure you do great!
I'm so glad that RUclips decided to bless this channel and put it in my recommended. These are the type of videos I have been looking for. Especially since I want to do more 'adult-like' things like cooking for myself and eventually living on my own. I pretty much have been binging this channel for any ideas for cheap and easy meals. Obviously, the difference here is that Mindy here has a family, and I don't. So if a meal last for a day in Mindy's scenario, it might last like 3-4 days for me.
Love that you used the juice from the pineapple to cook the rice- Adding flavor and minimizing waste at the same time!
Yes! Thank you! If I hadn't, my son would have just drunk the juice...he asked me when he saw the can, and I had to tell him I had plans for it. LOL!
@@SeeMindyMom aww.. darn, lol.
Have you thought about doing a video where you get an acquaintance or neighbor or something to do the budget meal challenge? I think it would be interesting to see how someone who isn't used to shopping like that as often as you would select their items.
With the prices going up i think $4 meal is great deal 👍
I really like hearing the thought process and that you provide extra options that stay within the same general cost per meal. I have never been much of a cook, but being retired now, I am trying to change my trajectory from spending more on pre-cut or already prepared meals to taking small steps with easy meals and adding more techniques and longer ingredients lists as I feel more confident. I am excited to be able to include all of the beautiful fresh summer fruits and veggies as we move forward. I got take out twice this month. I have to say, when you only eat out or get delivery occasionally you truly feel like you are spoiling yourself, with a little twinge that says, "this will not become a way of life again". Thanks for all your great content.
I’m so proud of you. 😊
Love your videos! And you absolutely do not need to explain your use of oil, seasonings, etc. Love your cooking creativity. Thank you!
I totally agree with your thoughts on audience - I'm already cooking meals for our family almost every day - we try to only eat out once a week. And your channel gives me ideas for cheaper ways to do that, and some new meals to try. I love that you stick to the standard spices and don't use 50 ingredients, or rarer spices that I'm not going to have on hand. Keep doing what you're doing - I love it - and I'm sure a lot of others do, too!
I always save the little packets from restaurants too and store them on the refrigerator door. They come in handy sometimes!
Made the confetti rice it was really good. Used cauliflower rice that I already had to be more healthy and added fish cooked in the pineapple juice for some protein. Ginger was a spice that went well with this dish. I bought an extra corn and added it to the rice too.
Everytime I watch these, I'm just so impressed that you get your family to eat these. Mine would touch nothing here and hubby would make some sort of wise crack about better they starve if that's what I'm making them eat if I attempted that rice. Can you maybe do a video on that? I don't know if that's possible.
Like any family, I imagine, there are plenty of “misses” in the kitchen. Our kids are good about vegetables because they’ve been offered over the years and they have acquired a taste or at least a tolerance for them. Occasionally, they don’t like something and they can fix themselves a PB sandwich or a bowl of cereal. 😊
I always save my packets from our take out foods. Why not, we pay for them and it's just another way to be frugal. To toss them seems like such a waste. I have a large container of sauces condiments and spices. I use them alot. Blessings to all.
Love that someone else does this! It's also sustainability which I think we're becoming more and more aware of. Blessing to you from across the pond, in the UK 🖤
I just made that pasta with sausage and veg that you showed here and it WAS really good!! Ive never put sausage in my pasta before and I've never really eaten a warm pasta without sauce! I was amazed! I did add a bit of bullion powder but other than that I did everything the same!
The dishes sound good. The other day I made a vegetable and rice stir fry. For the sauce I put a little bit of sugar and salt and pepper. About 2 tablespoons of beef broth…then I diced into the packet drawer…5 soy sauce packets. 1 siracha packet and 2 ketchup packets. Stirred together and added to the stir fry. My son said he Loved it and wanted it again.
Yes! And all from the packet drawer! It's a win! :)
How big is your family?
Linda. I and my grown son. And we had leftovers
Mindy ur awesome! Thank u for this channel 💓 I love how u use alot of veggies. This channel is a lifesaver. God bless u and ur family.
I love using the little packets of restaurant seasonings when I go camping or if I'm traveling and staying in an Airbnb! That way I don't have to buy (or bring) full bottles of spices and condiments.
I always add fennel seeds ( crushed ) and/or celery seed salt to dishes . We make a form of trinity which is onion, carrots and celery and fennel seeds slowly cooked until it forms this thick sweet base sauce . Added to any tomato sauce or pasta dish it’s amazing . I also add it with extra onion to stuffing/dressing .
Fennel seeds, lemon and black pepper can change a dish from average to amazing .
Thanks for the great dinner ideas. Your videos have helped me keep within our family grocery budget. I always like learning different ways to stretch a dollar.
I thought of your channel when I dashed into walmart the other day to find the 25 cent corn on the cob was now 5 cents an ear. I snatched some up for a dinner side. Soooo tasty and cheap as can be!
Just saw the thumbnail and it’s really trippy everything on the countertop looks like miniatures even if you blow the picture up it’s like an illusion.
I just watched this in March and the pasta salad sounds so good! Weather has been in the 40s that’s good enough for salad weather. 🤣🤣
saving this for when I start grad school this fall- I know I will be on a budget and these meals look very doable!
These look great. Light, fast, easy and fresh!
Since you mentioned it, I thought I'd suggest this. Some people may have found your videos because they are learning to cook budget meals and it would be neat to do pantry staples on a budget video, for those just starting out. Sorry if you already have a video like that. I just thought I'd suggest it. Love your videos! It's helped me cut our grocery bill down.
Love your videos! This really helps me especially since my fiance has been in a car accident a month ago and aren't sure when he will be going back to work. Thank you for this! Also I caught a glimpse of your daughter I believe wearing chacos. Big advocate on wearing good quality shoes even though they are not budge friendly, they definitely are worth the money and the health benefits for your body. Anyways thank you for your videos, I really appreciate it. 🤗🥰
For me, salt is a fully stocked spice cabinet! Garlic and onion powders if I’m feeling extra. 😀
You sound like my friend, MiRanda! :)
@@SeeMindyMom Miranda's getting better. She's been impressing me! lol
@@yvonnepalmquist8676 Yes and no. I was pleased to see that she was branching out a bit and trying to incorporate some additional spices into her meals but then I made the mistake of suggesting one small idea and got my head bitten off!
I know this was more an indirect attack because of other people ganging up on her and I was unfortunately the last straw, but I'll know better than to comment on anything related to her spice usage ever again!! :(
It's funny. I just added a pineapple/peach salsa to my Walmart order. I've never ordered it before, but thought it would be good with rice and black beans... now I'm thinking I should add some corn, or cucumber or zucchini to go with it as well....you always manage to take it up a notch and STILL keep it in budget. This is a another great one. Thank you.
btw... I'm sure this great idea I had came from you anyway, lol.
Thanks, Yvonne!
I'm impressed to see so many veggies for $4/ meal! I usually only see lots of pasta and rice. And I have some canned pineapple and corn to use, looking forward to trying these! 😊
We also cook rice the same way, it comes out awesome every time.
We would keep the season packets if we ate out..
If some one wants protein in their confetti rice they can add egg
Great ideas! Everything looks so bright and pretty.
Thanks so much! 😊
Thankyou so much for another great video. I really can't believe people have the energy to complain that you've used additional seasonings that you haven't bought every time🤦🏻♀️. Maybe do a video on the store cupboard staples that you have to show everyone what can enhance their meals like you do?🖤
Mindy! You're a lifesaver I get so many great ideas from your Channel! I swear yall I start stressing about what I'm going to make for dinner by 10 each morning LOL
Hey, I'm in the south heat too. Meatless is frequent in the summer. TOO heavy.
The other option for corn...buy when ears are plentiful and parboil and freeze for when you need them...if you can I mean. I like to buy on clearance and sale when possible.
👌Great ideas on a budget! 😊
I like the Mexican pasta salad idea! Thanks! 😃
Glad you liked it!!
I really enjoy watching your channel and the many great ideas that you share. Would it be possible to have one of your videos on reading food labels and purchasing healthy food items? Also, perhaps a video on choosing a smart watch? My Garmin has bit the dust and I need a new watch, but not sure which one to purchase.
Dude these are all fantastic ideas!!!!
Yum! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. This helps me a lot.
All of these look amazing! I will be trying these for next weeks meal prep! Thanks for the ideas.
Hope you enjoy!
Everything looks yummy, as always! I really enjoy your videos!
Those sauce/seasoning packets sometimes save the day. I went to make pizza the other day and realized I didnt have pizza sauce! I used marinara cups for the one and zesty onion ring sauce for a ham pizza. T
They were both really good. And I used up things and didnt spend money!
It all looks so bright, colorful and tasty !
The first dish looked really tasty!
I never think of rice dishes for summer but I do love a good pasta salad.
I was wondering if you could do a plant based/ allergy safe budget meals? Its hard shopping for that when it feels like you either have to spend a bunch of money on good meals or budget out for cheap but less than satisfying food.
Lots of my budget meal plans are plant-based or very close, and can be adjusted. As for allergy-safe, I'm not really sure what you mean because there are lots of allergens out there. I find that it's best for me to just stay in my lane with the way my own family eats, and allow others to offer suggestions or substitutions because I am not a doctor or a nutritionist to be advising others on what they should eat if they have special medical needs.
Beans and edamame are great inexpensive bases to plant based dishes and can easily be substituted for meat, especially if you cook them raw and avoid a can. Also, stick with the produce that’s on sale for the week at your local store. Buy what’s on sale and then find recipes around the discounted produce. Now it the best time to save since it’s summer. Hope this helps.
@gabriellejoy
This one had allergy safe ideas for me. Too many people with too many things they are allergic to. I have the credentials to counsel people and I wouldn't think of trying a video telling people that what I'm showing is safe. Those of us with allergies learn to look at something and quickly adapt it. Case in point for just this video: Primavera Pasta is spot on for me when I leave out the black pepper. The rest all good for me; Corn Salad, no pepper of course, sub red peppers for the tomatoes and I have allergy safe dinner for me. Rice salad is a no go since I'm allergic to rice and didn't think it looked like something I'd care to adapt. Done. 2 new ideas quickly adapted. I'm grateful for the ideas.
These are really good for summer! Thanks for putting these out :)
They all sound yummy!!! And easy!! Ty
Awesome cool yummy 😋 summer meal ideas...thank you for sharing 💜
Thanks!
They all look yummy! Love the Hawaiian rice idea!
Protein police 😂 Love it. Great video!
Love this!! As a college student this helps sooo much. Do you have any options/videos for freezer meals with a budget like this? Something that would take a day or so to prep a bunch of when I have time and then freeze for less prep later on.
I LOVE these ideas!
Glad you like them!
I use all the packets from restaurants. Great ideas
Thank you for sharing your talents and money saving tips. I truly appreciate it. Take care and be blessed. 💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you! You too!
That confetti rice looks so good. I'm going to make this. Sausage has so much flavor my meat-loving husband is still satisfied with just a little in a dish like this.
I love your videos I’m trying to eat healthier so your videos I just increase/decrease depending on how hungry I am there are great recipes not just for kids but that kids would also love to eat. Love that there is always a vegetable thrown in makes for a better balanced diet don’t sweat the haters do what needs to be done for your kids and not what all these wannabe internet parents think you should be feeding your kids
Thank you for giving a non-meat alternative in the first recipe!
Hi Mindy can you do a video with some no bake summer desserts lol. It's so warm out now but we still need our summer time treats. Thanks
Do you buy anything from a bulk store like sams club or Costco? I’d love to see how many dinners and different recipes you could come up with using the $5 3lb rotisserie chicken
I don’t have a Costco membership because we only have 2 in the entire state of OK, but I think they have those rotisserie chickens at Sams, too. I get what you’re saying, they’re bigger than the ones at the regular grocery store.
@@SeeMindyMom Yes! I get mine at Sam’s, they are pretty much double the size of a grocery store chicken :)
If you wanted cheaper. Them bags of peppers I seen at the 99 cent store and them can of beans. What I like is fresh tomatoes canned tomatoes almost don't taste like tomatoes at all. You did a great job on all the rest. I shop at Costco for my meat but find the price of vegetables over priced. Thank you for the video.
I found your videos recently and think they're great for the most part. But if I could make a suggestion, it would be helpful if you would include a recipe list in the description. It's a little confusing and tedious to have to re-watch the videos over and over to get a recipe. Also, on occasion, you forget to mention an ingredient i.e. the carrots in the pasta primavera- I saw them and could sort of guess how many to include but an actual number would have been helpful. Or the ranch in the taco salad dressing. You mentioned it was added but I don't recall hearing how much exactly. Just a thought. Thanks for the great content!
And you will not die from one low protein meal. I checked...all the protein deficiency wards in the US are empty. 😂 Confetti rice is a great idea.
Love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊
Awesome video!! Thank you for the ideas!
Glad you like them!
I always love these! Thanks for sharing 😊
Garbanzo beans would be great in that last pineapple rice dish.
Great job ma'am, now I'm hungry !
The taco pasta salad looks delicious.
These look so fresh and yummy!
Rice has like 4 grams of protien per serving for you protien police. Your body doesn't need as much protien as our diet culture likes to think. I LOVE your taco pasta salad idea! Definitely trying that!
Great video my friend. I also have the fetch app. I'm accumulating quite a lot of points so far.
Thank you For these! I am still healing from surgery and I didn't even think of things like a taco pasta salad! Great idea! I make my noodles and rice in an instant pot so it makes my life easier lol!
Yes, I was thinking an instant pot probably wouldn’t heat up my kitchen like the stove. Might need to bite the bullet and invest in one of those.
@@SeeMindyMom it is so worth it! I have converted a lot of things over to it. It's been a lifesaver when I can't stand a long period of time. You're amazing and much appreciated!!
@@SeeMindyMom , save up those Fetch Rewards and give the Instant Pot a try. Game changer!
These look really goodn I'm nee here. I always say I'm giving you a base you make it your own. You did a really good job of that . Have a great day and God bless
Thanks again love your videos thanks will make these meals 😋
Thanks for the ideas, I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Becka!
Such yummy and great ideas!
I love the great ideas! Everything looks yummy! P
Mindy, I can't remember if you have an air fryer. If you roasted those ears of corn in the air fryer instead of boiling it would add another layer of flavor to the salad! All without heating up the kitchen, of course 🙂
That’s a good idea. I know I can cook them in my crockpot, I hadn’t thought of the air fryer.
Will try first dish, thank you
Mindy… I’m from OK and you look so familiar to me! Cheers! Love your stuff.
Everything looks delicious 😀
Great video Mindy!
Winner, winner $4 dinner(s)! 😊
Another great video. Thanks Mindy.👍
Thanks for watching!
Loved this.
It is getting hot. MiRanda had me thinking the other day, "why not add more cold pasta salads for complete meals during the summer?" Beans for protein, yes. But not being vegetarian/vegan, you can also add chicken, tuna, eggs... cold pasta salads right now sound wonderful.
Which stores in Tulsa do you use?!? I am from Pryor Oklahoma so I would like to shop at some of the stores you use.
Great job Mindy..🌸
What abt family members who won’t eat tomatoes and onions and only organic chicken and eggs and grass fed ?
Those are all really yummy recipes.
Thank you so much 😊
Yummy 😋
Your rice might been good with chopped already cooked bacon or smoked pork chops!
I save all the packages from restaurants
Good ideas!
Thank you! 😊
You really bring out that sexy teacher vibe.
To me, using your own pantry staples is no different than expensive meal kits-they ask you to have staples on hand so I do not feel it is fair to count them against totals.
That’s a good point.
Doesn't sour cream have protein in it?
It does have a little, but it's a fat mores than a protein.