EATING FOR $1 A DAY in 2024 | EMERGENCY BUDGET MEALS

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
  • Today I'll be buying groceries for a week for $7 and then I'll try to make 21 meals - a dollar a day.
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    ⭐️GROCERY LIST
    eggs 1.72
    lentils 0.71
    garbanzo beans /chickpeas 0.47
    flour 1.44
    onion 0.08
    Italian parsley 0.33
    rice 0.97
    carrot 0.14
    pasta 0.52
    potato 0.22
    apple 0.35
    TOTAL 6.95
    BREAKFASTS
    1 toast with 1 fried egg topped with chopped Italian parsley
    1 french toast with candied granny smith apples
    1 toast with 1 fried egg topped with chopped Italian parsley
    LUNCHES
    2 SERVINGS KOSHARI -rice mixed with lentils, chickpeas, macaroni, fried onions, & hot sauce
    1 Rice with lentils covered with onion gravy and sautéed onions with piece of toast with gravy
    DINNERS
    1 PASTA SALAD- macaroni, carrots,chickpeas, Italian parsley, Italian dressing
    1 KOSHARI
    1 grilled chickpea sandwich
    BREAD RECIPE - Courtesy of Recipe Tin Eats
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    FRENCH TOAST
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    I cut this way down to make just one thick slice of toast. I also used water and oil instead of milk. I omitted vanilla, but use it if you have it.
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Комментарии • 391

  • @tmdavidson1478
    @tmdavidson1478 29 дней назад +38

    Your videos are always such a launching point for me. I live in Canada, and our food prices are higher. In addition, I have numerous food allergies--it's a real challenge to economize and still eat nutrious and enjoyable foods. But you always inspire me. ❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      I'm so glad 😁 Thanks for letting me know 💜

    • @greatwhitenorthtreasures3606
      @greatwhitenorthtreasures3606 17 дней назад +2

      Agree, @tmdavidson1478 I'm always inspired by Michelle's videos. I also live in Canada (Vancouver BC). Heidi

    • @reallifefairytale
      @reallifefairytale 10 дней назад

      How much would this cost in Canada?

    • @ej3016
      @ej3016 8 дней назад +4

      ⁠@@reallifefairytale $6.95 US = $9.73 CND but that’s just dollar for dollar - no way we could get these same items for under ten dollars - half a dozen eggs were $3.69 so I started getting a dozen $5.75 range - that large apple could be $2.00 - well you get the price difference 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

    • @robinwild1
      @robinwild1 4 дня назад +1

      Indeed, here in Canada we would pay so much more for this menu!! I am astonished how cheap you are able to buy food in the US.

  • @martahagenhoyer9165
    @martahagenhoyer9165 Месяц назад +137

    When you had 6 cents leftover I thought of the time you went into a store and bought two string beans!

  • @christyallen1031
    @christyallen1031 Месяц назад +72

    These frugal videos are my favorite..you can really stretch a dollar!

  • @l.chelseegobin7853
    @l.chelseegobin7853 Месяц назад +41

    Someone may have mentioned this already but if you make the chickpeas first then you can use the aquafaba for your French Toast and save your egg (or replace it all together). 😊

  • @micahmiller5923
    @micahmiller5923 Месяц назад +51

    Suggestion to stretch the eggs: make pancakes with one egg, the flour, and baking powder. It could stretch one egg for 2 days. And, you can make an apple cinnamon syrup with the core and skin of the apple, water, sugar, and cinnamon.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +9

      I just finished doing that for part 2. 😂 We are thinking alike. It was the only way I could figure to make that egg stretch. Either that or waffles.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +6

      and they were delicious! I love Granny Smith apples like this!

    • @kerryrowles5217
      @kerryrowles5217 Месяц назад +11

      Another egg stretcher that my grandmother who lived through the Great Depression taught me, separate the egg white from the yolk, beat the white until frothy and soft peaks have formed. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolk with a couple of teaspoons of milk (or water) and a tablespoon of flour (soy flour if you have it). Combine the two and mix them into the other ingredients to make a pancake or cake batter.

    • @8lovelynites
      @8lovelynites 26 дней назад +1

      Great ideas!

  • @Ofdoom5159
    @Ofdoom5159 Месяц назад +64

    I am a big fan of your channel, also of Dollar Tree Dinners and Frugal Fit Mom!

  • @TXPrincessPaula
    @TXPrincessPaula Месяц назад +35

    Michelle: "I am not willing to give up an egg!"
    If I'm ever in a pickle, I want YOU to be my negotiator! LOL
    Thanks for another great video.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +4

      Thanks for the complement and also for watching my video! 💜

  • @patriciajansen5484
    @patriciajansen5484 13 дней назад +7

    You are probably one of the most creative cooks when doing a very limited budget. It amazes me to see what you come up with with so little money invested. Thanks for your videos.

  • @chellesoup
    @chellesoup Месяц назад +25

    My comfort channel every Sunday! You start a new week off great with your sweet voice and brilliant ideas. ❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      I'm so glad I can help you get your week started off right! 💜

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 Месяц назад +53

    Suggestion for the parsley stems. Chop them small and freeze them then add them to broth soups. Gives the soup added vitamins and color. 😋 Freezing veggies that are starting to go bad is a great way to extend their life. I have bought coleslaw mix that was reduced and blanched it then froze it for use later in soups and stir frys.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +12

      I'm going to do that in just a few minutes. 😂 Filming now!

    • @sebastiansexzombie
      @sebastiansexzombie 23 дня назад

      I also love using celery leaves for freshness. And they're lovely as a garnish

    • @harfangdesneiges6680
      @harfangdesneiges6680 5 дней назад

      You can use the peels of carrot, onions, veggies to make vegetable broth! ​@@ArdentMichelle

  • @diannthomas7849
    @diannthomas7849 Месяц назад +19

    You are amazing Michelle! I honestly cant believe what you were able to create with $7.

  • @Purple0fairy0bunny
    @Purple0fairy0bunny Месяц назад +32

    Off topic but would love to see you make a series of how to videos. Such as different ways to make beans, rice, lentils etc. I love to meal prep in bulk and freeze for later meals and you always have such great ideas.
    Could even take the videos you have and compile them into longer videos of all black, pinto etc beans, then red lentils, chickpeas, etc. So that those of us that know a basic ingredient we need to make can go to find different recipes for it. As we all know they can get repeative quickly but love your spins on them as they are different than my go tos but have always been a hit with my family.
    Currently making black beans for the week we will have enchiladas, tostadas, and nachos then at least 2 bags go into the freezer for quick meals. This allows me to have easy meals when I dont have time to cook a full meal. Can throw anything in the instant pot fully cooked but frozen for 5-10 min and it will defrost and heat up.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +5

      Love this idea! 😁

    • @mightymommom5888
      @mightymommom5888 Месяц назад +2

      I do the same thing you do, bulk cook. I take Michelle’s ideas and expand them. When I am at the end of my money I enjoy making her recipes.

  • @lauraweiss7875
    @lauraweiss7875 22 дня назад +9

    The key to budget cooking is building up a pantry a little bit over time. That’s where economy of scale and, ultimately, food diversity comes from.

  • @ccjdis
    @ccjdis Месяц назад +15

    I enjoy how you add a teensy bit of something to enhance the dish.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +3

      You realize how important just a touch of something is when you are on a super tight budget!

  • @charlottetooth1457
    @charlottetooth1457 Месяц назад +22

    Parsley is really high in iron as well! The stems have huge amounts of flavour - I save them and use them in my broth. But in your case, I would probably puree them with some oil to make a herb oil that I can use to both garnish my food and add extra flavour. Just drizzle it over at the end. The parsley oil would also be good in your salad dressing.
    The reason your bread rose unevenly is probably due to uneven heat distribution in your oven - one part was hotter than the other, and the bread set & formed a crust so it could only rise on the other side. It is no biggie, it will taste the same, it just might not be quite as pretty
    And thankyou for talking about Koshari - I am going to make that this week for some dinners because it sounds wonderful. I have found a recipe and printed it out.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      You're giving me more great ideas! 😁 I originally followed the Kosher recipe from the Mediterranean Dish. It was very good! Next time, I'm going to fry the macaroni to give the dish an added chewy texture. It's a very filling dish. Just make sure you love the sauce that you drizzle over the top and make lots of the fried onions.

    • @charlottetooth1457
      @charlottetooth1457 Месяц назад +3

      @@ArdentMichelle The herb oils are fancy "cheffy" stuff, but really there is no reason we can't make them too... And really, it saves food waste - they don't keep very long in the fridge - about a week, maybe two, but they taste so good that you want to use them anyway, so they get used up fast. Try it with cilantro if you have any - it is the best way to make cilantro last a week! That stuff goes wilty and bad before you look at it, but the oil lasts longer.

    • @maryl234
      @maryl234 27 дней назад

      high in pesticides, too. Cut the other expenses and buy organic - unless you want cancer later

  • @Kasey3of5
    @Kasey3of5 Месяц назад +12

    I ❤ your videos! I can't budget grocery shop or cook to save my life but I just love watching you do it 🤩

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      this made me laugh 😂 Glad you enjoy my video! and thank you for watching!💜

  • @LindaC616
    @LindaC616 Месяц назад +16

    Red beans and rice salad: 2 cans red beans, drained. About 4 cups cooked rice. 3 stalks celery, 1 small onion, 1C chopped pepper (orange, red or yellow look best, green looks like Xmas😅), dressing of vinegar/oil/garlic, etc. Makes 8 v large servings

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +4

      sounds delicious! I actually have a French recipe for a salad that I've been wanting to try.

  • @Patricia-nq8lo
    @Patricia-nq8lo Месяц назад +10

    You and your channel have a calming effect on me. Your content is amazing. You are a true "creator." I find myself humming your theme song at various times throughout the day. And if I were to learn that you were doing the vocals on the track, it would be the icing on the cake! I have learned and continue to learn many things from you. Thank You!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      awe....thanks so much for this very sweet message 💜 I'm grateful that my video is a calming space for you. 😁 I love that song too! It's so uplifing to me.

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Месяц назад +8

    you never cease to suprise and amaze me with your great ideas !!

  • @vinnydabarber
    @vinnydabarber Месяц назад +7

    You made that bread look really yummy! ❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      Glad you think so. I was surprised I liked it that much. I've been avoiding baking white bread for years. 😂

  • @tereclemmer7923
    @tereclemmer7923 Месяц назад +7

    WOW! As always, great tasty ideas for a super tight budget. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @sealfan1000
    @sealfan1000 Месяц назад +6

    Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you for this.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      It's my pleasure 😁 Thanks for watching!

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Месяц назад +6

    It's so helpful to see the prices! Everything adds up so fast!! Remember when Dollar Tree became almost Dolla Tree Fiddy? That extra 35 cents adds up and when buying multiple items you think it's wrong at first, but now you have to budget for every three items it's like they stole an extra item added in but you don't get anything for it

  • @kerryrowles5217
    @kerryrowles5217 Месяц назад +4

    Your ingenuity never ceases to AMAZE me. Thank you!

  • @estherhurst4741
    @estherhurst4741 Месяц назад +8

    Great video, as always! You really know how to stretch a dollar, Michelle! I’m in the process of making a huge pot of vegetable soup! I love bringing soup and something small like half sandwich or a small salad for lunch at work!! Blessings, my friend! 😊

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      thank you thank you thank you 💜 that's so nice of you! 🤗 I appreciate the support!
      Me too on the soup... It's one of my favorite things to take to work.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      Have a great week.

  • @pek5117
    @pek5117 Месяц назад +22

    Yay. Been waiting for another of these.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      They are very time consuming so unfortunately this will have to be a 2 part video. Glad you like these!

    • @pek5117
      @pek5117 Месяц назад +1

      @ArdentMichelle yep I get that. Plus I know with new job it's been harder to make vids. Dw I'll still watch.

  • @dianethoroughman9541
    @dianethoroughman9541 Месяц назад +9

    Hi Michelle, You did great! That bread looks yummy! I was recently told tah if you add garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken bouillon to your water before you add the pasta (and turmeric for color) that the flavors are absorbed by the pasta and bring it to the next level. I haven't tried this yet, but I want to.
    I eagerly await next week's edition.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад +2

      oh yes, great tips for the pasta water 👍

  • @fpassow1
    @fpassow1 Месяц назад +4

    I love how healthy these dishes are.

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 Месяц назад +8

    Oh my, that bread and the French toast looks tasty. 😋🍞 I am going to have to try them.

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Месяц назад +9

    This is the winning formula. Rule games. You have no idea how many people out there have to live like this. No wonder it's gotten so many views! My favorite channel who does it is Atomic shrimp. He has a similar filming style except you get to see never his full face but glimpses of him eating. I like this better actually.

    • @LAactor
      @LAactor Месяц назад +4

      Because it should be about the food and not the content provider

  • @Purple0fairy0bunny
    @Purple0fairy0bunny Месяц назад +8

    Love these videos!!! ❤

  • @DeterminedDIYer
    @DeterminedDIYer Месяц назад +6

    Slice bread and then put it in the freezer. the fridge just dries it out. it thaws out really fast and is still moist.

  • @amandarich-hf3hz
    @amandarich-hf3hz Месяц назад +3

    I saw online yogurt and self rising makes a good moist bread

  • @lisablack9634
    @lisablack9634 Месяц назад +5

    I love your ideas. Thanks a million for your suggestions.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed my video! 😁

  • @jonicabeird4657
    @jonicabeird4657 Месяц назад +5

    Such great ideas!! As always, I was so excited to see a new video this morning!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Месяц назад +3

    I have been caught out with different cup sizes! British cup sizes are, I am told, also different. That is why I favour using weights. We can all immediately see the difference between KG/MLs and oz/pints! Thank you for the video!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад +1

      oh my gosh! 😂 ANOTHER cup size? Weights do solve that problem. I just need to replace the battery in my little scale. 😂

  • @MelP-o9f
    @MelP-o9f Месяц назад +31

    The brown skins from the onion are high in quercetin and make an excellent broth. I think emergency meal plans are my favorite in your channel. Our emergency meals always include onions, potatoes, carrots, beans, rice, apples, cabbage, eggs and garlic. It's a great way to stretch our budget and still get good nutrition.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +4

      Oh yes good point! 👍...I think I'll use the onions to help make a broth for my soup!

    • @Lovethebirds2024
      @Lovethebirds2024 Месяц назад

      I’m inspired to roast some peelings tomorrow and make vegetable broth😊

  • @kandycebeeks7056
    @kandycebeeks7056 Месяц назад +3

    This was great. I subscribed and now want to try these recipes you did. Thank you for sharing this

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      Yay! 🥳🎉 Welcome to my channel! Thanks for watching!

  • @Ildikoprepperkitchen
    @Ildikoprepperkitchen Месяц назад +5

    So much creativity in one video. Thank you!

  • @laralovesviolins6510
    @laralovesviolins6510 Месяц назад +8

    That's a lot of baking powder! I've used this Irish Soda Bread recipe: 2 C. white flour, 1 3/4 C. whole meal flour, 2-3 Tbsp. extra flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 C. buttermilk (or milk with lemon added). Preheat oven to 430 degrees F, line loaf pan with parchment paper, knead on floured surface no more than 8 times, bake 20 minutes, then turn temperature down to 390 degrees F and bake for 20 more minutes.

  • @michellehunter1642
    @michellehunter1642 Месяц назад +10

    Also, you are a genius who should teach high school students life skills

  • @codymartin6117
    @codymartin6117 Месяц назад +4

    Fantastic video 🌟 You are a great teacher showing people with very little you can do so much❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      I appreciate that 💜

    • @Lovethebirds2024
      @Lovethebirds2024 Месяц назад +1

      She has always inspired me to be frugal in everything I do. 😊

  • @momof2momof2
    @momof2momof2 Месяц назад +6

    The bread is one huge biscuit. I think that is a wonderful idea ! You always do such a great job on these challenges. 🥰👻🎃🍃🍂🍁

  • @christinejunk8184
    @christinejunk8184 Месяц назад +5

    Great video! Never heard of Egyptian Koshari before but it looks like comfort food of all types mixed together so I can only imagine it's delicious!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      Check out the recipe from The Mediterranean Dish. That was where I got the original recipe from. I think it was a couple years ago that I first made it. Next time, I'll make more onions, and fry the macaroni until it's chewy to add more texture to the dish.

  • @justin5045
    @justin5045 Месяц назад +5

    great ideas thanks michelle

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      You're welcome! 😊 Thanks for watching!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 25 дней назад +2

    You can always use apple sause in place of egg

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  25 дней назад +1

      true, I guess I could have used the apple to make applesauce.

  • @canine6023
    @canine6023 27 дней назад +1

    Everything you make turns out sooo good. You're very creative and a natural chef. Hubby and I love you. Thankyou so much.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      awe...thanks so much! I've become a better cook, just cooking for you guys! 😁

  • @reniedavisson8532
    @reniedavisson8532 Месяц назад +1

    Michelle! I love how you do all of this and make it look so appetizing! YOU are to be my favorite food channel

  • @tonette6592
    @tonette6592 Месяц назад +5

    Nice, Micheele! The pasta, flour, rice or corn with the chickpeas or lentils, will be a complete protein, with all the amino acids of meat or eggs. Check the price of quinoa and buckwheat in bulk, both of which are complete protein.
    I like cooked chickpeas fried or baked with herbs. If you bake them dry enough, you can use them as a gluten-free or protein-packed substitute for breadcrumbs.
    If someone had dry milk at a staple, a tablespoonful would add to the bread batter. You bagged the bread when it was still hot. I saw trouble coming right away.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      oh interesting! 🤔 I hadn't thought of using chickpeas for breadcrumbs. Great idea! 👍

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Месяц назад +3

    Turmeric for color but also antiseptic, anti inflammatory and detoxification

  • @maryglidden2943
    @maryglidden2943 9 дней назад +1

    Great video on stretching your food budget! I was thinking that the tumeric pasta water might have been great to use to make the gravy- it would have the a bit of mineral and vitamins in it. we have a food pantry and I will be sending others here for ideas on how to use their beans and staples! Great ideas!

  • @happygardener28
    @happygardener28 Месяц назад +2

    When I am flush with extra in my grocery budget I plan a hard stock up on sales for my dry pantry. Oats, all types of beans, pasta, basic spices and a few favorite blends, salt, rice barley and dry soup mixes (preferably Bear Creek so I can scoop out enough for one serving and jar the rest), tuna, and occasionally packages of noodle or rice sides. Your meal ideas help me round out the rest for any months with lean budgets.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      I do the same. I've been realizing lately, that I only need to stock a small amount of items. Some of the items I've stocked I'm quite slow to use. Glad you are enjoying my videos!

  • @rutananivadekar7696
    @rutananivadekar7696 Месяц назад +1

    I appreciate all of your research and prep and creativity. You do such a great job!

  • @margerose8975
    @margerose8975 Месяц назад +2

    It’s very interesting when you brainstorm meal ideas w the ingredients. Or tell us your thoughts while shopping and cooking. Your commentary is where I learn a lot about cooking and shopping. Thank you for the helpful details!
    (PS- I often add a little apple to stir frys, makes them unusual and yummy.)

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback. It's helpful for me 💜

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад +1

      and yes, it's so surprising what you can discover.

  • @Suzy12678
    @Suzy12678 Месяц назад +3

    Love your videos always. I love recipetin eats as well! Great job as always

  • @tamaraluceolsen8556
    @tamaraluceolsen8556 Месяц назад +6

    I’ve not tried this, but in your bread, using water instead of milk, what about adding a few packets of coffee creamer? Seems most of us have those lying around or can pick them up here and there. I think it would really help replace the flavor and mouthfeel of milk. Your addition of extra fat was great, but creamer is “free” and would add more depth, I think.

  • @michellehunter1642
    @michellehunter1642 Месяц назад +6

    For .05 you might get a jalapeno for seasoning.

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth3325 Месяц назад +4

    Another great, creative, colorful, interesting video! I don’t know if everyone knows that lentils & rice make a complete protein! I look forward to seeing these on Sunday! Have a fun week!!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for watching! 😁 See you next week!

  • @LittleJoey-ig4ys
    @LittleJoey-ig4ys Месяц назад +4

    Such great ideas!

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 Месяц назад +4

    I was so excited when the notification popped up for this video! I enjoy all of your content, but budget videos are my favorite. Is this your first budget challenge without a tomato! Also, I have found using an electric knife to slice homemade bread seems to work better when you want thinner slices. Less friction, slices stay together better. Kinda crazy to think you could almost gotten another small onion with your 5c. Already excited for next week. You make budget food beautiful. Have a great week!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      I think it is my first without a tomato 😂
      I like these budget videos too. I'm glad you enjoy them also! Great tip on the electric knife. I do feel like I should have gone back in the store to spend the other .05. I'm sure I could've gotten something else. Thanks so much for the kind words. 💜 See you Sunday!

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton6848 Месяц назад +5

    Excellent as always ❤

  • @NanaPiper
    @NanaPiper 5 дней назад +2

    Are these current prices and which state? That’s great! I can’t buy any of this at Walmart for these prices.

  • @LindaC616
    @LindaC616 Месяц назад +5

    I thought for sure that you were going to discover that recipe was for two loaves of bread. I was wrong! I don't usually eat white flour, but I'm considering making this because it did indeed look like it toasted up so nicely, even on the first day when you thought it didn't

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +2

      Maybe I could have gotten 2 smaller loaves out of it. I think it turned out really good though.

    • @LindaC616
      @LindaC616 Месяц назад

      @@ArdentMichelle it looked amazing! I might try it with 1/2 whole wheat!

  • @gaildawson5464
    @gaildawson5464 Месяц назад +3

    I'm looking forward to trying that bread. I do have a bread machine and have had excellent results from the Bread Dad site. I slice the bread (when cool) and keep out 3 slices in a plastic bag on the counter for up to 3 days. The rest I freeze (double bagged in store bread bags) and take out a slice or two when needed: it keeps well and toasts up nicely.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      Great tip. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the bread turned out. It was dense, but superior for certain uses, like grilled sandwiches.

  • @thegigiollieshow8768
    @thegigiollieshow8768 Месяц назад +1

    Great video Michelle you came up with so many amazing ideas on a dollar budget and I cannot get over the onion you got for a few cents great big hug 🖤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      @@thegigiollieshow8768 thank you for watching!

  • @GrayZiazanne
    @GrayZiazanne 15 дней назад +1

    Thank you for sharing!! Have you ever used chia eggs for baking purposes? I usually grind up the seeds in a coffee grinder first for a smoother texture. I really like how they are a great source of protein too!

  • @donnabarton6419
    @donnabarton6419 26 дней назад +2

    I recently was advised by my doctor to avoid eggs (digestive issues). I've found that chickpea flour, also called besan, from the Indian grocery, makes a good binder in baked goods like banana bread. 1T besan plus 2T water = 1 egg. Soy flour also works, or if I don't have either, then I just leave out the egg and add water and fat to equal one egg, and the banana bread holds together just fine.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  25 дней назад

      thanks for sharing this. I've been eyeing the chickpea flour at my local market.

  • @LeeanFedschald
    @LeeanFedschald Месяц назад +4

    Thank you❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      You're welcome 😊 Thank YOU for watching!

  • @CFord-wu3in
    @CFord-wu3in Месяц назад +4

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @thumpzH
    @thumpzH Месяц назад +3

    I love adding an apple or even only part of one to pancakes. I like my apple to still have a good bite to them so they only cook while I'm making the pancake.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      I think having a little bite to them might be best too!

  • @kathygregg3460
    @kathygregg3460 Месяц назад +3

    Amazing!

  • @202kittykat
    @202kittykat 21 день назад +1

    Nagis recipe is good. Once my oven is fixed I’ll be making it
    Cup size isn’t much different here in australia.
    Same as your stick of butter. 4 isnt quite a kilo.
    Bread looks great

  • @ornellaap5029
    @ornellaap5029 16 дней назад +1

    Great usefull videos thank you

  • @martinemjt
    @martinemjt Месяц назад +4

    ive noticed no one buys bones to make broth. butchers sell them for really cheap or in some cases gives them. the stems can be frozen to use when you make broth.

  • @beckyw9000
    @beckyw9000 Месяц назад +2

    Another amazing video! I kept chanting “go, baby onion, go”. To me it is like a sub for bacon bits. Onions are so great.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      Yes I so agree! and I feel like I didn't do them justice. I was thinking about making onion rings too! I just ran out of time!

  • @eskaweeks
    @eskaweeks Месяц назад +2

    Such an interesting thing to do! Thank you for making this. I'm going to try that bread. Do you know what it would be per day if you included the "staples" such as the amount of flour, oils, etc used?
    Also I appreciate the little warning at the beginning but honestly this is probably much more nutritious than when we rely on 50¢ ramen packets and Kraft Dinner and hot dogs when we're poor. There's lentils vegetables eggs and so on in this. Well done.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      I included the cost of the flour in the budget (but accidentally listed it as a staple). I would say, probably an extra $3-$4 for the cost of the oil and baking soda. That being said, there are a ton of ways to make these items without oil and just make a flat bread without baking soda.

  • @Chachies0392
    @Chachies0392 Месяц назад +5

    That bread looks delicious!

  • @laurenj.5312
    @laurenj.5312 17 дней назад +1

    Mujadara was a dish a friend brought over when we had a baby. It was sooo good with a spicy yogurt topping. I make it every winter. I should try your dish.

  • @Savage11-b7e
    @Savage11-b7e Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for tip about the apples now I have several recipes and I have 6 lbs of banana pudding to use up in 4 days.

  • @irmapatino167
    @irmapatino167 Месяц назад +3

    Great video!!

  • @ginas.6656
    @ginas.6656 Месяц назад +1

    Did i miss what you did with that delicious gravy you made?? I love these simple nutritional n healthy meals n cheap i make all the time! Thanks for sharing!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад +1

      I think you did miss it. I poured the onion gravy over rice with the sautéed onions and some lentils. I also poured some of the gravy over a piece of toast and ate along with it. Glad you enjoyed my video 😁

  • @intuitivegina
    @intuitivegina Месяц назад +2

    Have contests with myself to see how cheaply I can eat. I don't buy eggs I actually make applesauce homemade and keep it in the freezer and use it instead of eggs when I need something that calls for eggs to hold it together. The other thing I was wondering how about oatmeal? Oatmeal goes a long way and can last all month

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      @@intuitivegina sadly I wouldn’t have been able to purchase oatmeal with this budget

    • @intuitivegina
      @intuitivegina Месяц назад +1

      @@ArdentMichelle that is true it is definitely an item to purchase when you have the money and keep it in the pantry. Get the big big size

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      @@intuitivegina I agree

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Месяц назад +3

    I had a flashback recently about a broken egg incident. I was minding my own business and checking egg cartons because he had marked down the ones with broken contents. I was making sure to check that they just had one broken and was looking at the other ones for possible close to breaking ones from any impact that they could have taken. The worker offended that I was looking questioned my motives and said out loud as if to humiliate me that they all have broken ones. When I told him that he quieted and backed down. It's interesting that you put that in because we all go through that and it feels triggering even more now since they're trying to prove us out of healthy natural whole foods

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      @@LAactor I always check. I got lucky on this one. They were almost sold out of the mini cartons.

  • @Lovethebirds2024
    @Lovethebirds2024 Месяц назад +2

    Love how the bread turned out!😋

  • @Joanna-A7227
    @Joanna-A7227 Месяц назад +4

    You could have ground flax seeds and use that instead of eggs.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      Unfortunately, I wouldn't have been able to fit flax seeds in the budget...but great idea! 👍

  • @magomago7819
    @magomago7819 11 дней назад +1

    Mom would make white rice and once cooked she would add 1 can tuna with some Tapatio sauce over it for some spicy dinner. CHEAP AND HEALTHY.

  • @janapinson8665
    @janapinson8665 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Michelle! I’m still watching the video but wanted to ask a question. When you drained the pasta water the thought went through my mind that it would be nice to come up with a way to use it. Then you made the gravy. I thought hmmmm, I wonder if using the turmeric pasta water in the gravy would work? Ok, back to the video!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      @@janapinson8665 I think your onto something there.

  • @htas6888
    @htas6888 Месяц назад +3

    Seems prices are really good for fresh Fall produce :) Back when I was a child, growing up in Istanbul, my parents used to buy new crop onions and potatoes in the Fall for a whole year's supply. Because, shortly after that prices would start going up. Of course, they have to be stored right or they go bad. I love your market visits, and love your market bag too :) another great inspirational video, I can't wait to see part two. One suggestion, I read somewhere that enriched rice should not be washed as the added vitamin and minerals wash off. Cast iron pan adds iron to the cooked food :) A big thank you once again.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      Hello 😁 yes, it's true that rice has added vitamins sprayed on, but rinsing helps to make sure it's clean (rice is highly susceptible to little critters 🤮) also it provides a superior texture. Otherwise it is quite gooey and not something I enjoy eating. Glad you enjoyed my video! 😁

  • @TheMabes69
    @TheMabes69 6 дней назад +1

    Wow. You are amazing

  • @thelegion_within
    @thelegion_within Месяц назад +3

    that bread recipe was really interesting!

  • @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb
    @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Месяц назад +1

    Hello 👩‍🍳 Michelle 💟 where to begin. OH ! There’s more to come next week. Everything was wonderful. Bread looked delicious and I think a score down the middle might help. I like fruit in my salad. Grapes 🍇 are good too. I never thought to put flour in the French toast. I like my French Toast Custardy. Baked in the oven can be nice too. Thanks again for teaching me some new ideas. I had company today. We had chow mein Fall River style with my family, then we went to the beach and had ice cream. I think I will go bake an apple. 🍎 see you next week 🩵

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      I think you're right about scoring the bread. Tell me about the chow mein? What is Fall River style?

  • @reginacheesbro8209
    @reginacheesbro8209 Месяц назад +3

    When you were at Walmart and the guy standing at the door that is what I do for work. I also check receipts..

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      I guess Walmart is a place that a lot of people steal from. It's getting bad because almost all of our local cosmetics area is under lock and key now.

  • @lindawilson290
    @lindawilson290 Месяц назад +1

    Hi, AM. In what type of oil did you fry your onions? ~ Thank you for inspiring us; we eagerly await Part 2.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      @@lindawilson290 at work now but I think it was vegetable oil.

    • @lindawilson290
      @lindawilson290 Месяц назад +1

      @@ArdentMichelle Thanks, AM.

  • @ornellaap5029
    @ornellaap5029 16 дней назад +1

    Try going fruit market before it closes the price goes down love from london uk thank you very useful videos

  • @tabiwatermelon961
    @tabiwatermelon961 Месяц назад +1

    I’m so proud of you for making bread! At first I thought you were going to make tortillas, when I saw all that flour. Loved this video!
    There are always people around who are willing to share sourdough starter (for free), but it seems more intimidating to many than yeast bread does. My sourdough starter lives in the fridge until the day before I make bread 🥰♥️

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      It was definitely a step outside my comfort zone 😂 Perhaps it will give me the courage to tackle sourdough. 😂

  • @MollyCutie
    @MollyCutie Месяц назад +3

    I bet a lot of people would actually be better off eating like this because you make everything from scratch, meaning less processed foods - i.e. less calories, less chemicals, less salt, etc. Smaller portions, too. Obviously there is a lack of fruits and veggies but a lot people do not eat enough veggies even when they are not on a tight budget - instead, they spend their money on take out, frozen premade foods, fried foods, pizza, etc. What a lot of people consider to be normal-sized portions are actually too big, too - we just got used to eating too much.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад +1

      @@MollyCutie definitely miss the fruits and vegetables

  • @karenmbbaxter
    @karenmbbaxter Месяц назад +1

    I am Australian and I too had no idea The U.S. and Australia had different measurements for a cup size......I hadn't even heard of this bread. Thanks so much for the recipe.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      You're welcome. Check out my new video for more uses for that bread. There are definitely some things that are better, made with such a dense bread.

  • @cristea9429
    @cristea9429 Месяц назад +1

    I love lentils mujadara (pronounced ma-sue-drah); I eat my recipe with caramelized onions. A similar Italian dish is with lentils and pasta. It’s food I crave!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  29 дней назад

      @@cristea9429 thanks for helping me with the pronunciation of that. 😊

  • @debhenry8159
    @debhenry8159 Месяц назад +1

    Great video, As always. Thank you. I’m a Pa gal living in Oz for about 22 yrs and I never heard the cup is not the same in US and Oz! Interesting.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Месяц назад

      @@debhenry8159 I thought that was odd. I think I read that the tablespoon measurement is different also.

  • @lindabader3857
    @lindabader3857 Месяц назад +3

    Save all veggie scraps to make a homemade veggie broth. It’s wonderful

    • @eskaweeks
      @eskaweeks Месяц назад

      That's a good idea. Do you have a regular recipe for your veggie broth you could share?

    • @lindabader3857
      @lindabader3857 Месяц назад +1

      @@eskaweeks I usually add just minced garlic, garlic & onion powder. Water covering the scraps. I usually wait till my gallon freezer bag is full. It goes all in my instant pot on slow cooking. When done it’s done I use a colander to drain the scraps from the broth. You can add other seasonings including salt. However I like to do a no salt because it varies on the recipe I add it too & I do have a pre diabetic in my household. So that helps a lot. Hope that helps you. I add the scraps to my compost pile to help my plants in the future.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  26 дней назад

      true 👍