EASY Healthy Homemade on a Small Budget | Fridge Clean Out Recipes | Realistic Nutritious Meals

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • Getting frugal with the food that we have on hand! I try to do this every couple weeks to help stretch the grocery budget! What’s your favorite fridge clean out meal that you make? I would love some more ideas!
    Here’s the meal planner I use for my shopping: a.co/d/f5Z15yy
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    Recipes:
    Pizza Sauce
    Ingredients
    - 2 cans (8 oz) Tomato Sauce
    - 1 Tbsp dried Oregano
    - 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
    - 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
    - 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
    - 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
    - 1/2 tsp Salt
    Instructions
    1. Mix together in a small mixing bowl until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    Taco Salad
    Recipe:
    Taco Mix:
    1 lb ground Turkey or Beef
    3 cloves Garlic, minced
    1 can Reduced Sodium Black Beans, drained
    10 oz Taco Sauce
    1 Tbsp Chili Powder
    1 cup Frozen Corn
    For salad:
    1 head Romaine Lettuce or lettuce mix, chopped
    1 Bell Pepper, diced
    1 Tomato, diced
    Toppings:
    Shredded cheese
    Sour cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
    Avocado or Guacamole
    * Preheat oven to 350
    * Grease an oven-safe bowl with butter. Brush one side of a tortilla with water and place in bowl, water side up. Place a foil ball in the center and gently push down. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until tortilla is crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
    * Meanwhile, In a large pan, cook ground meat over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain grease.
    * Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add black beans, taco sauce, chili powder, and frozen corn.
    * Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently
    * Meanwhile, combine lettuce, bell pepper, and tomato in a large bowl.
    * Assemble your taco bowls! Take one tortilla bowl, add lettuce mixture, and top with meat mixture. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Enjoy!
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    Laura
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  • @emmsmom1848
    @emmsmom1848 5 місяців тому +7

    Everything looked so good. I agree totally about carrots being underrated. I don’t buy those so-called baby carrots because they feel slimy after a few days. I buy the two pound bags and we love to chop them into chunks and roast them. They are so delicious that way. We also love munching on carrot sticks. Great ideas and they made me hungry 😊

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому +2

      Yes! You’re absolutely right! I really dislike baby carrots for the same reason. They just don’t last and get slimy.
      And thank you so much! ☺️

    • @judytieger8976
      @judytieger8976 5 місяців тому +1

      Those "baby carrots" are actually pared down whole carrots. I agree they don't hold up. I use a lot of carrots in many different ways. Economical and tasty.

  • @debimorsette1685
    @debimorsette1685 5 місяців тому +4

    I just love you. You continue to show us simple, frugal but tasty food. Thanks so much! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому +2

      Oh my goodness, thank you so much ☺️ I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes!

  • @wend2239
    @wend2239 5 місяців тому +3

    Your channel just popped up today...so I thought I would watch it...those taco bowls wow just wow...I will definitely try them on my two I think they will be impressed LOL...and thank you for the hint on the capsicums (here in Australia we call your "peppers" capsicums) ...in our horrid summers - as I don't have air-conditioning in the kitchen, I find my vegies wilt and rot within a couple of days so I tediously cut up every veg and pop in freezer...but doing it as a whole is on another level...certainly will try this thanks

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому +1

      I hope you love the taco bowls! And yes!! I’m always looking for ways to easily preserve things so they don’t go bad because I have similar issues here in California. When I discovered that I could throw peppers and tomatoes whole, right into the freezer, I was ecstatic!! It’s been a game changer for me and I can’t wait to hear how it works for you! 😄

  • @nickiclarke4304
    @nickiclarke4304 3 місяці тому

    Hi Laura, I only discovered your channel yesterday. I’m loving your videos, and thank you so much for your generosity in sharing recipes. You’ve really inspired me to do some extreme budget weeks and make the most of what I’ve already got.
    Greetings from Brisbane, Australia

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  3 місяці тому

      Yay! That’s good to hear and thank you so much ☺️ I hope you find some recipe ideas that you love!

  • @nancycarney
    @nancycarney 5 місяців тому +1

    I love reinventing leftovers. You get some great "one hit wonder" recipes that your family loves. Going to try the tortilla bowls.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Yes! I completely agree! So many great ways to use leftovers. I hope you love the taco bowls! They’re so fun!

  • @annethompson2212
    @annethompson2212 5 місяців тому

    everything looks delicious 😋 😊

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @shar91
    @shar91 5 місяців тому

    love it

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @lauriesheppard3394
    @lauriesheppard3394 5 місяців тому

    Great tips today! I’ll have to get a salad spinner!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! ☺️ and yes!! I was surprised by how much I love the salad spinner. I thought I would rarely use it but it’s made it so much easier for me to make salads so now I make them more!

  • @leytonfortnite4724
    @leytonfortnite4724 5 місяців тому

    Well done 👍!!

  • @christine1373
    @christine1373 5 місяців тому

    The tea diffuser! Brilliant! I love barbecue chicken pizza so I think I must make that!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I have no idea if it’s ok to use it like that but I got tired of having to fish out the loose cloves and things lol 😂 I hope you love the pizza! It’s so easy and SO delicious!!

  • @sharonhart3735
    @sharonhart3735 5 місяців тому +1

    Your produce at your Aldi's in Calif.always looks so fresh.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      I usually shop right after they put all the new produce out so I can try to get the freshest product too. I’ve been super impressed with their produce at this store ☺️

  • @roxanneherrman2107
    @roxanneherrman2107 2 місяці тому

    Same as the peanut butter, garbanzo or chic peas make hummus!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  2 місяці тому

      Oh yum!! I’ve gotta do that!

  • @lauriesheppard3394
    @lauriesheppard3394 5 місяців тому

    Love the teriyaki chicken dish!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Yes!! It’s so tasty! 😋 I’ve made it with lots of variations in the sauce and it turns out great every time. Super easy and delicious!

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 5 місяців тому

    I was so excited- Aldi had that 93 lean ground beef on last day sale for $5 off per package this week! Bought it up & canned it. This all looks yummy

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Yay!! What a great deal! 🤩 that’s so exciting! How do you can your beef? I need to try that

  • @aprilok440
    @aprilok440 5 місяців тому +2

    My husband and I eat pho a lot during the colder months.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      I love that!! It’s just SO good! 🤤

  • @lmcous
    @lmcous 5 місяців тому

    Peep that Aldi sweater!! ❤❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Yes!! I was lucky to get one 🤩

  • @lorisiedl8733
    @lorisiedl8733 5 місяців тому +1

    It's called mirepoix sofrito or Holy Trinity I just take the carrots onions celery garlic and some bell pepper wizard in my food processor and put it in little bags in the freezer so that I have it all the time for any base for anything that I would use that in

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому +1

      I love that! I need to start doing that too!

    • @lorisiedl8733
      @lorisiedl8733 5 місяців тому

      @@LauraLegge 😊

  • @janehunt8421
    @janehunt8421 5 місяців тому

    Such good recipes and ideas.
    I wish I knew several ways for carrots. Can you please include ideas in a meal plan

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! Yes, absolutely! I’ll work on that ☺️

  • @karenchakey
    @karenchakey 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi i am new to your channel, Your mesls look delish. Just a note if you have a big enough insta pot you can make your chicken broth in it too

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Oooh, I hadn’t thought of that! That’s brilliant! I love using my instant pot for so many things. It’s definitely my favorite appliance 😄

  • @LisaRM72
    @LisaRM72 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @KitchenLivinwithShay
    @KitchenLivinwithShay 5 місяців тому

    Had no idea you were in California!

  • @FoxyOxymoron
    @FoxyOxymoron 5 місяців тому +1

    TIP FROM me to you... you don't need the knife to get it out. use the spoon or your fingers it all works fine. however, the tool is great as well. I stopped using the knife because a lot of times I just use a butter or steak knife to cut my avos. I only use a butcher knife if I am using it to cut up other t; things.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for the tips! Those are great! I’m going to give that a try with a spoon next time ☺️

    • @FoxyOxymoron
      @FoxyOxymoron 5 місяців тому

      @@LauraLegge anytime. I have to admit Ive always wanted one of those avo cutting things I don't know why I've never gotten one though.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      @@FoxyOxymoron I use it so much that I have 2! 😄

  • @cmacski4066
    @cmacski4066 5 місяців тому

    I’ve found cornstarch thickened liquids don’t handle reheating well. Apparently the trick is to add gelatin, or what I do is flour thickens, but make a slurry of oil and flour to avoid any potential clumping.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      That’s a great idea!

    • @renel7303
      @renel7303 3 місяці тому

      Tapioca starch works really well. I get it at the Asian market. Plus gluten-free. 😊

  • @cactusflower8449
    @cactusflower8449 5 місяців тому

    😋

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      😄

    • @yaricontreras3063
      @yaricontreras3063 5 місяців тому +1

      Great video you are so pleasant to listen to ❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому

      @@yaricontreras3063 thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say ☺️

  • @nickysinclair8436
    @nickysinclair8436 5 місяців тому +1

    Veggies are so cheap where you are 😊

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  5 місяців тому +1

      Aldi has the best prices in my area and I try to only buy the veggies that are on sale when I shop ☺️

  • @EARN-750-DAILY_JOB_FOR_U
    @EARN-750-DAILY_JOB_FOR_U 5 місяців тому

    "The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself." ---Mark Caine