NO SPEND Pantry Challenge 2023 Week #5

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • It's Week #5 of my 2023 PANTRY CHALLENGE! My goal is to feed myself and my husband by just using food from our PANTRY and FREEZER. I haven't bought any groceries so far! I'm going strong into February but I think next week might be a "Low Spend" Challenge! We can't have Mr. Wanders running out of coffee and he is currently boycotting the milks and yogurts in the house!! My goals in the challenge will still be to use up older (or less popular) canning and pantry food items that are at or near their best before dates or have just hung around for too long...probably just with a few more dairy items... LOL
    In this video I try some viewer suggestions along with some tasty BREAKFAST RECIPES, LUNCH RECIPES AND DINNER RECIPES! I love all of the great suggestions! It really does help me come up with interesting meal plans for the week. I hope everyone is excited to see me continue with this challenge through FEBRUARY!
    Here's a link to the 2023 Pantry Challenge series:
    • Pantry Challenge 2023
    Here's a link to my first Pantry Challenge series:
    • NO SPEND PANTRY CHALLE...
    Here's a link to my Freezer Challenge series:
    • Freezer Challenge 2022
    Here's a link to my Home Canning Pantry Challenge
    • Cooking Up My Cans Pan...
    Here are some recipes I LOOSELY tried to follow this week:
    SLOPPY JOES www.allrecipes...
    PEACH COBBLER lilluna.com/pe...
    RED LENTIL BOLOGNESE www.makingthym...
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  • @gloriapeel6887
    @gloriapeel6887 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @PaulMykytka
    @PaulMykytka Рік тому

    I would love to see a garden tour! I garden myself but you grow many things I have never tried! Or maybe even a video where you show what you do with all of your homegrown items!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi Paul :D You might really enjoy my "How much Food Can I Grow series!" I also did a few videos in a "Wander, Harvest, Cook" where I cook up what's in the garden :) I do some canning of all my produce and you can see me using up canning items in my "Cooking up my Cans" Pantry Challenge! :D I hope you find some more videos to enjoy on the channel :D It's great to have you watching!
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  • @lorettaveres6738
    @lorettaveres6738 Рік тому +3

    Hi Jessica, when you use crumbs on top of casseroles, try mixing them with melted butter or olive oil, stir well then add to the top. It will make them brown and crispy. I make the original cornflakes chicken all the time. Delicious. I look forward to watching all of your episodes. Thanks 😊

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try :) I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @Truenorth747
    @Truenorth747 Рік тому

    A little hint for a nice, golden , crispy top on baked macaroni-Toss the crumbs for topping with melted butter first. The more butter you use, the deeper the color will be. For additional wow factor, the trick is to use a pinch of paprika in the butter. Cheers.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Great tip! I've never heard the paprika idea! Paprika...so good for everything! :D Great having you watching!

  • @katisme5137
    @katisme5137 Рік тому

    Am so going to make the sloppy joes....so yummy! btw....please make Mr Wanders happy....get his coffee and whatever else he wants. And make us happy too by continuing with your pantry challenges. :D

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      The sloppy joes were so good! :) I like your plan for "the best of both worlds!" (Don't tell him that we're getting him "whatever else" he wants though....LOL)

  • @rhondaakey9166
    @rhondaakey9166 Рік тому +6

    Definitely keep going! Maybe do $20-$30 and see if you can stretch it over the entire month! As for the squash, maybe use it as a replacement for pumpkin in some whole wheat pumpkin bread or muffins! If you have chocolate chips, you could combine it with the sweetened condensed milk to make fudge. The cherry pie filling and Graham crackers scream cheese cake to me. Either or both are perfect for Valentines day.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      I've been dying to do something cream cheese but I don't have any unfortunately :( I might have to put it on the small LOW SPEND list if I can find some on sale! Thanks for the great suggestions! I pretty much use pumpkin and my winter squashes interchangeably! I find the Hubbard squash just a sweeter pumpkin! :) $20-$30 would definitely cover the month!

  • @annetterose8948
    @annetterose8948 Рік тому +2

    I roast squash halves and fill with stuffing mixed with sausage then brown in yhe oven.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Hi Annette 👋🏼 Your squash sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing the idea!

  • @reneematlock9657
    @reneematlock9657 Рік тому

    Suggestion for the stuffing... Use it crushed up as the breading on chicken or pork cutlets. OR put it in the bottom of a pan, top with some chicken or pork and pour some broth over the top and bake for chicken and dressing or pork and dressing. OR make up a package of it, pound out some chicken, pork or beef and use the stuffing as filling (hold together with a toothpick) brown them and put them in the oven to finish cooking and turn any drippings into a pan sauce for the rolls.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi Renee :) I did use the corn flake crumbs as a breading for chicken in Week #4 :) It was soo yummy! I like your idea to use it as a filling! Thanks for sharing!

  • @mangopuppybaby
    @mangopuppybaby Рік тому

    You could make squash muffins. They taste like pumpkin bread muffins. Butternut squash soup would be tasty too!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Great idea!! I do use my winter squashes and pumpkins interchangeably in recipes! Muffins would be great! The soup sounds yummy too :) Thanks for the ideas!

  • @kathytaylor446
    @kathytaylor446 Рік тому

    Thankyou for your video xx😀 from Kathy in Spain xx

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Kathy! Welcome Spain! :)

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis Рік тому

    When you plan to add dehydraded greens to a recipe you may want to add a little extra liquid to the recipe. Dehydrated food absorbs a ton of liquid as it cooks.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tip! I haven't noticed anything so far but I'll definitely keep that in mind!

  • @kimberbeardsley156
    @kimberbeardsley156 7 місяців тому

    Hello, I see stuffing pumpkin casserole, lentil pumpkin curry over rice or noodles, pumpkin muffins or waffles. Whole Wheat pizza crust or calzone, Biscuit can cover any left over mixed in a casserole as a cottage pie or pot pie. I would keep it a low spend week like $10. And use every bit up saving your groc budget for a refresh shopping with intention of what you want on your shelf. I saw another channel use clear gift bags from dollar tree to organize your meal ideas into, then you can count the bags and see how many dinners you have in your pantry. Your doing great !

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  7 місяців тому

      Hi! What a great idea for meal planning organization! Those are some great suggestions too :D

  • @ellesbutzelaar3663
    @ellesbutzelaar3663 Рік тому

    A vegan replacement for Parmesan cheese is a mix of breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thank you for the tip! I’ve heard nutritional yeast but I hadn’t heard about mixing it with breadcrumbs! 👍🏼🧡

  • @Mary-fe2fz
    @Mary-fe2fz Рік тому

    Parmesan cheese replacement. There's a product out called VitaLite. They make a vegan parmesan cheese. Or you can use nutritional yeasr. 🥰

  • @loreanschaffer2604
    @loreanschaffer2604 Рік тому

    If you warm up your Pita Pockets before trying to fill them . They will peel apart very well without breaking.

  • @debbiesmith5763
    @debbiesmith5763 Рік тому

    Warm the pita bread by putting a damp paper towel around it and microwave for 20 seconds. It opens easily

  • @kdonor
    @kdonor Рік тому +3

    I'd say keep going after a tiny coffee plus dairy haul.
    Butternut squash and lentil soup is yummy.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Sounds great! Thanks for your input kdonor! I think that's all that I need! :D

  • @deesmith7880
    @deesmith7880 Рік тому +4

    Hi from Tasmania! I am a relatively new subscriber, but just wanted to say that I love your relaxed attitude and sense of humour. You are a very resourceful cook. I have been absolutely adoring your pantry challenge videos.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Welcome Tasmania! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos Dee! Thank you for the lovely feedback 🧡

  • @JessicaWanders
    @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +11

    Welcome to February Pantry Challenge!! I haven't bought any groceries so far but I think we might need coffee just to keep the household happy... LOL I am missing enjoying a big glass of milk and our new yogurt is good but...it just isn't the same so a LOW SPEND shop is probably on the agenda for this week if I'm going to keep going... LET ME KNOW in the comments below if you're still interested in seeing a LOW SPEND version of the challenge for the rest of February AND how much money you think would be acceptable! I'd love to hear your thoughts! Should we just feed caffeine to Mr. Wanders and keep going? LOL
    Valentines day is coming and we have some days off scheduled 🥰💝 I'm thinking about making a treat for Valentine's Day! Surprise Mr. Wanders with something special from the pantry! I'd love to hear your favourite VALENTINE'S DAY treats! I’m glad that I still have some sweet ingredients in the pantry 🍰🧁

    • @camillebambi6449
      @camillebambi6449 Рік тому +4

      $50 is a good amount! Can get some much needed coffee, milk and veggies :) I love low spend challenges!

    • @karen-dizneydaizy4882
      @karen-dizneydaizy4882 Рік тому

      I would love a low spend challenge as well, and I think 50.00 is a good amount but whatever you need to spend to get through is ok with me 😊

    • @mentalutopia
      @mentalutopia Рік тому +3

      Instead of setting a random low-spend budget, maybe shopping list of a few specific items you want/need and only buy those items. So coffee, yogurt, milk, etc. Then just report how much you spent on those pantry fillers.

    • @karenm7433
      @karenm7433 Рік тому +1

      I’m interested in any and all videos!

    • @anetzband1383
      @anetzband1383 Рік тому

      @@mentalutopia I absolutely agree with this, and it's how I almost always do my shopping. Plus, Jessica, you are the one person who I always watch with the challenge videos. I love your sense of humor and the natural way you present everything.

  • @retroredux1
    @retroredux1 Рік тому +5

    As a southerner in Texas let me just tell you that your cobbler came out just right. It's supposed to be gooey. it's supposed to have liquid in it at the bottom. That's why it tells you to put the peaches on the top with the liquid as well as having so much butter.
    There's nothing better than warm peach cobbler out of the oven with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. That is perfection.

    • @retroredux1
      @retroredux1 Рік тому

      Also you can use other fruits and use that same base. For example an Apple cobbler is delicious. Or a blueberry cobbler, or raspberry.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for letting me know!! I wasn't sure if that was how it was supposed to be but BOY was it good!! It's definitely earned a place in my own recipe book collection! Thanks for the great ideas for other versions too :D Now I'll have to try them all!

  • @nanniemaeminer6882
    @nanniemaeminer6882 Рік тому

    When using your knife to scrape ingredients that you've chopped or cut into something use the backside of your knife vs The sharp blade because using the sharp blade side is dulling your knife .... just a hint 😊. I have been binge-watching you and this is something I've noticed throughout and I thought I'd just let you know that you could save your blades if you use the backside scrape with.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the tip! I've heard this before and I keep trying to be mindful but, honestly, I'm a bit spoiled because Mr. Wanders is awesome at sharpening my knives for me!

  • @mellissamcdonald7286
    @mellissamcdonald7286 Рік тому

    Hi there, I saw a person in my budget group use stuffing mix as a filling for sausage rolls making them vegetarian sausage rolls. So if you have pastry that’s an option to try 😊

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Interesting! What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing :D

  • @kristyb5821
    @kristyb5821 Рік тому +6

    Nutella toast with the strawberry or raspberry jam together is the ultimate combo. If you haven’t tried it we eat it for dessert some nights as it’s just that good

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +2

      Ohh sounds yummy! As soon as you add Nutella it just seems like a dessert right away! :P But we'll keep saying it's super healthy haha

  • @karenm7433
    @karenm7433 Рік тому +2

    You can put cornflake crumbs in bread. Sort of like a substitute for cornmeal in an Anadama bread. I usually throw random cereal bits from the bottom of the box in bread all the time. ESP bran flakes and shredded wheat chaff.

  • @autumnduckworthwilhelm8464
    @autumnduckworthwilhelm8464 Рік тому +2

    You should use the squash and stuffing and make squash casserole!!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Ohhh I haven't made that in a long time and even then it was very new to me! I've never seen it with stuffing mix, I'm totally going to check that out! Thanks for sharing! :D

    • @autumnduckworthwilhelm8464
      @autumnduckworthwilhelm8464 Рік тому

      @@JessicaWanders you’re welcome! Squash casserole isn’t super healthy but it is super yummy 😋 lol

  • @caroljane75
    @caroljane75 Рік тому +2

    You pronounced my name perfectly. Glad you liked the cobbler. Cherry pie filling…..homemade pop tarts. Wonder what those dried cherries would taste like on top of your Nutella toast? In a crock pot, raw chicken breast, top with stuffing mix, top with cream of chicken or any cream of soup (I like cream of celery better.) Cook until the chicken is cooked. Shred chicken. Wheat flour??? Maybe dough for bread or breakfast or savory pizza. Not sure. Looking forward to what you come up with!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi Carol! :) I'm glad I got the name right! The cobbler was so good that Mr. Wanders said right away "I'm pretty sure we have more peaches downstairs!" LOL That's a great idea with the crock pot chicken stuffing! Interesting idea :) Thanks for the great suggestions!

  • @ka6148
    @ka6148 Рік тому +2

    Sounds just like our cobbler, love that one

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      It was so good but it looked REALLY goopy! I was so impressed that it turned out so well :D

  • @wendoxia
    @wendoxia Рік тому +1

    I feel what you’ve made there that you were calling a peach cobbler is a peach clafoutis. Sounds good though! Margarine is much worse for you than butter stay away from it!!!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi Wendie! I love clafouti! I used to make plum clafouti every year before my poor plum tree died :( I'm not as familiar with cobblers so I just tried to find an interesting recipe that said "cobbler" LOL It was definitely tasty regardless

  • @susanchoja6800
    @susanchoja6800 Рік тому +1

    You could try using some squash, cooked drained,and mashed and make potato squash gnocchi? Never tried it but it might work? I also sometimes make a butternut squash gratin kind of thing. Peel squash, cut in slices, put in casserole dish in one layer, pour melted garlic butter over then sprinkle bread crumbs. and Parmesan. Bake. My husband loves to put mashed pumpkin or squash in his Mac and cheese along with sautéed onions and peas. Then again he will put cold mashed pumpkin on toast so you know to each his own

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thank you for the great ideas for my squashes Susan! :) I'm always on the look out for squash recipes it seems LOL I wonder if corn flake crumbs would be good in your squash gratin?! I have a fairly large Hubbard Squash to start using!

  • @annakis2729
    @annakis2729 Рік тому +2

    You could make Turkish red lentil soup (whit yogurt), maybe whit some falafel!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion Anna! I'll check it out :D

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 Рік тому +1

    Hey Jessica! You are doing so awesome! So inspiring and I really enjoy your channel. You crack me up sometimes and laughter is ALWAYS WELCOMED 😂❤❤

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!! I appreciate all your comments every week Tara ((huge hugs)) It's always great to see you here!

  • @lisadurant883
    @lisadurant883 Рік тому +1

    Easy recipe for stuffing is with cream of mushroom soup milk and either pork chops or chicken breasts.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Ohh that sounds pretty interesting! Thanks for the suggestion Lisa :D I'll check it out.

  • @katrinaschuster6341
    @katrinaschuster6341 Рік тому +3

    Get your coffe!

  • @loreanschaffer2604
    @loreanschaffer2604 Рік тому

    If you're butter is frozen and you need to use it right away. Just grate it.

  • @rev.ruthe.gallot9103
    @rev.ruthe.gallot9103 Рік тому +1

    I'm really enjoying watching these ... I just remembered that I have some falafel mix in the cupboard and a couple of pitas. I think I may give your ranch dressing tip a try and have that for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for that! Good luck making it through February and empty that pantry cupboard!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      It makes me so happy when you can get some meal ideas from the videos! I'm glad I tried the falafels with the ranch! The mix has been hanging around in the cupboard waiting for tzatziki that never shows up and I thought I'd try something else! It turned out fine :D Happy surprise! I hope you enjoy it

  • @tracyaxiak1585
    @tracyaxiak1585 Рік тому +1

    You could use the stuffing as a pie crust for a Shepard's pie type meal. So make the stuffing as directed by box put stuffing on the bottom of pie plate and spread out like a crust, then the meat and veggies on top then finish it off with the mashed potatoes or maybe even squash if you like And cranberry sauce on the side.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      That sounds great Tracy! Thanks for that idea :D

  • @katrinbivens3723
    @katrinbivens3723 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see a low spend week!

  • @karenm7433
    @karenm7433 Рік тому +1

    I’ve made that EXACT cobbler. I cut the butter in half over the years. Still works very well.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Interesting Karen! I think that it would work with less butter lol I'll have to give that a try :)

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis Рік тому

    Don't stress yourself about the amount of butter in a desert. It's a special treat. You're not eating it every day or anything.
    I suspect the only reason it seemed so extreme was because the butter wasnt mixed into the batter. I doubt it had any more fat than a comparable slice of frosted cack.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      I agree! I feel like butter is the better option and it's more important to eat it in moderation. I don't eat very much cake anyways :D

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis Рік тому

    A family favorite here is an extremely simple, yet delicious mexican, rice casserole.
    It's just a layer of rice on the bottom, a layer of browned ground beef, a half and half mixture of tomato soup and salsa poured over it all and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese on top. Then we put it in a 375° oven until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
    Sometimes we season the ground beef with a little taco or cajun seasoning but it's shockingly good either way.
    Our grandkids have never wanted for anything (I hesitate to call them spoiled but... well, they ma be, just a little) yet this is one of their most requested dinners.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing this great recipe idea! Sounds wonderful!

  • @bbettybutcher5
    @bbettybutcher5 Рік тому +1

    Vegan parmesanish…closest thing I can think of is nutritional yeast. You can spice it up with ground up cashew nuts+touch of garlic powder? X

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Interesting! It sounds like I'm going to have to search it out and give it a try. Thanks for sharing ways to spruce it up :)

    • @bbettybutcher5
      @bbettybutcher5 Рік тому

      @@JessicaWandersI thank you!! Love your videos, big help for me to use up my own. X

  • @kristinhawkins5757
    @kristinhawkins5757 Рік тому +1

    Maybe a low spend challenge of $20-$30 a week?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi Kristin! I think I'll so something like that except all at once and then last until the end of the month ;) Really dairy and coffee are the only things I'm missing...I might need to get a goat one of these days!

  • @sharenread8677
    @sharenread8677 Рік тому

    Use the stuffing mix for homemade chicken strips,or cereal,rolled up by rolling pin for chicken or pork chops.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Interesting idea Sharen! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @user-hq3gn5xy3m
    @user-hq3gn5xy3m Рік тому

    If you make green split pea soup, you can add 1/2 cup red lentils there too for extra fibre and protein. You won’t notice it at all.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Hi M 👋🏼 Great idea! Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

  • @sharenread8677
    @sharenread8677 Рік тому

    Your carrot salad looks like coleslaw. Awesome.
    Sharen

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      It's such a great salad! I love carrot salads because I always have a LOT of carrots to use up! haha That recipe was quite good, I think that I posted the recipe in Week #4?

  • @nanasplacepaula
    @nanasplacepaula Рік тому

    lentil/split pea may make a good vegetarian meatloaf. We actually use a box of stuffing when we make meatloaf or meatballs.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Interesting idea to use lentils in meatloaf! I'll have to check that out :) Thanks for the suggestions!

  • @roxanne533
    @roxanne533 Рік тому

    A few years back I made a yellow split pea curry soup with squash, onions, cauliflower and carrots. You could use pumpkin and whatever other vegetables you have. I just added a lot of curry powder to it and it was really good. I don't know where you stand with your curry powder but if you have any it's a good way to use it too.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Sounds great! I have loads of curry powder :) Thank you for the suggestion! I have loads of veggies in the house! That makes me hungry just thinking about it :D

  • @Sarah_Grant
    @Sarah_Grant Рік тому

    Pita hack...heat up the pita in a pan until it poofs up like a balloon. This will make it easier to open for a sandwich. Traditionally we wrap the pita around the ingredients (think gyro) and don't stuff them.
    The peach cobbler looked yummie. I have some frozen peaches that I got last year fresh in the clearance bin of my farm co-op store (50 pounds!!), and I'm down to the two big bags of them. I think cobbler is, surprisingly, the only thing I haven't made with them! 😄😄😄

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Hey Sarah!

    • @Sarah_Grant
      @Sarah_Grant Рік тому

      @@JessicaWanders I think the kale powder is becoming like paprika of ye olden days. Falafel...could've added kale powder. Mac & cheese....could've added kale powder. Lol. Every dish you make....add kale powder? 😅😅😅

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      That's so true! I need a kale powder emoji!! What would that even look like? I really need to stay aware of it and try it in everything... It's really becoming the star of this pantry challenge! haha

  • @NOVAFrugalFamily
    @NOVAFrugalFamily Рік тому

    I was going to do some baking but sometimes I just ate it with a spoon! Same problem I have with keeping Nutella in the house. Yum!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      I mean…I ate almost the whole first container with a spoon…over a few months LOL It’s like having a chocolate bar on a spoon whenever you feel like it! Too tempting! 😂🍫🤷‍♀️

  • @craftyanny8471
    @craftyanny8471 Рік тому

    TIP: melt the butter in the dish in the oven you want the butter sizzling when the batter hits it, it won't stick then and makes a better bottom crust.

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd8112 Рік тому

    On the peach cobbler I make up about a tablespoon of sugar and butter and after the cobbler is cooked I put the mixture on top and broil it for a couple mins. Makes a hard sugar topping like the edges are. Also make the exact same thing with pineapple is awesome.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Ohh that crunchy top sounds amazing! Pineapple cobbler would be great! Thanks for sharing the ideas Samantha :)

  • @earlenebrown7181
    @earlenebrown7181 Рік тому

    Stuffing mix you take cooked chicken and put at the bottom of a casserole dish top with cream of chicken soup, add frozen broccoli next and top with shredded cheddar cheese , then make up stuffing mix as packets say ‘s and place on top and bake till heated through on 350

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Sounds great like a great recipe Earlene :) Thanks for sharing that!

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 Рік тому

    A vegan cheese replacement is nutritional yeast. Use it like a cheese in the shaker can. I learned that from Three rivers homestead.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing! I'm going to have to check this out!

  • @MynewTennesseeHome
    @MynewTennesseeHome Рік тому

    I just found you were doing the challenge. I am too, I also just finished week 5. I have only had to buy onions and hope to make it to spring.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      That's awesome! I happen to have a GIANT bag of onions but I'm going to break down and buy some things this week! When does your spring usually arrive?!

  • @Sarah_Grant
    @Sarah_Grant Рік тому

    Idea for flour & squash:
    The Frugal Girl has a recipe for butternut squash rolls. You can use any squash though. Check it out

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Sounds great! I often so a squash roll! So yummy...usually it's a Thanksgiving or Christmas special but I could break it out ;) Thanks for the idea!

  • @evelyngarcia8015
    @evelyngarcia8015 Рік тому

    I saw a recipe for sloppy Joe's using lentils instead of meat

  • @lindaholliday4536
    @lindaholliday4536 Рік тому

    Wrap shells in damp towel and microwave for about 20 seconds at a time

  • @adriennej8730
    @adriennej8730 Рік тому +1

    You're keeping me strong in the pantry challenge! I am going to break down a bit today and buy frozen shrimp for $4.99/lb USD because I will never see that price again. I'm also buying a cucumber, bell pepper and lettuce because I'm weak. LOL Seriously, low spend frugal February will continue for me! Hugs!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Hi Adrienne 👋🏼 It’s hard to pass up the great deals! Mmmm fresh cucumber and lettuce…you have me drooling 🤤 I’ll have to get out there and pick up a few supplies to keep going! I have so many frozen veggies to use up in the freezer that I need to stay focussed on so I have fo stay strong! Good luck! 🧡

  • @nanasplacepaula
    @nanasplacepaula Рік тому

    peach cobbler with a little of your yogurt would be good.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Great idea paula! It didn't last too long in the bowl lol but I'll try and remember next time :D

  • @eatwellfeelgood
    @eatwellfeelgood Рік тому

    Red lentils are great added in your butter chicken!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Ohhh great idea Angela! I hadn't thought of that :) Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 Рік тому +1

    I thought cobblers had the batter on top too.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Right? I was so surprised by the recipe lol I thought for sure that it was going to fail! "Here, let me just put this mud pie in the oven..." LOL

  • @sylviabradley7355
    @sylviabradley7355 Рік тому

    I make a similar peach cobbler recipe and it is my favorite 💥

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      It's so good! It seems pretty popular and I can see why! So yummy :)

  • @tinasanders683
    @tinasanders683 Рік тому

    take chicken cut it up in small pieces and use the bisquick as a coating

  • @Rebelartist83
    @Rebelartist83 Рік тому

    a pinch = 1 tsp 😊

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      ...maybe...ish...lol

    • @Rebelartist83
      @Rebelartist83 Рік тому

      @@JessicaWanders no actually you can measure a pinch and it's exactly that it's pretty funny our home ec teacher who was like idk 80 in 1995 showed us and I asked my grandma and they were like yeah one pinch is a tsp 2 pinch is like two tsp and I was like what about tbsp and she was like when you get to the long spoons we use for ice tea that's the same size as a measuring spoon and I tried it and dang if she wasn't right I was told the pinch and tea spoon thing was like from days not everyone could afford even measuring spoons and cups and when told to eyeball measure and I'm not that advanced lol but that pinch and tea spoon thing was for people I guess eyeballing it or learning to or too broke for measuring spoons idk but that crap works so I guess old lady sheffler and grandma Mildred were right 😆but it also might be a Southern thing to idk...

  • @judithyoel223
    @judithyoel223 Рік тому

    To open the pita, put it in the microwave for a few seconds & then it will open up

  • @adventuresingroceryland
    @adventuresingroceryland Рік тому

    I posted a comment bright and early this morning. I wanted to update it but can't find it now. So either you will get 2 from me or some stranger got a random comment that makes no sense. Ha! Let's see if I can remember.
    Great week. I loved the KD casserole and it made me want to make KD instantly (it was 9:30am)! I thought when you were explaining everything you were using in the sloppy Joe's that you meant the couscous, beans and carrot salad were going in as ingredients. I thought HOW CLEVER, that will taste amazing. Lol. The lentils in the spaghetti sauce looked fantastic. I've been really interested in lentils ever since you mentioned Canada was top producer. Can you tell me what the difference is between the colours? Do they taste different? What are standard ways to use lentils? Looking forward to next week.

    • @adventuresingroceryland
      @adventuresingroceryland Рік тому

      Now the edit I wanted to make. Squash pancakes!!! Use the whole wheat flour and the squash. Boom! Done! And if you really want to double up on some purging, throw in a tsp of your kale greens booster! 😍

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      Oh no! I checked the "Held Up" comments and it didn't get posted in there! Wouldn't that be an interesting casserole, especially with the carrots! Hmmm I can't say that it would be bad necessarily...lol
      I wouldn't say that I'm a lentil expert but I do love them and I'm always looking for more ways to use them! I've even successfully grown them in the garden just for fun! The red split lentils cook much faster and turn into more of a mushy texture faster than brown or green (or even red whole) lentils. I like using the split red lentils in Dahls because it's fast and easy! I don't notice too much of a difference in the tastes of the different colours but the brown ones hold their shape much better so I like them as a replacement for ground beef in recipes! They do take a bit longer to cook though.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Yes! Like my pumpkin pancakes :D

    • @adventuresingroceryland
      @adventuresingroceryland Рік тому

      @JessicaWanders Are green split peas (I use these in soups) and green lentils the same thing? Or different?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      No, they are different things.

  • @mcclungsonwhite7377
    @mcclungsonwhite7377 Рік тому

    Do you have your carrot salad recipe?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      Hi! Sorry that I didn’t post one. I basically do a carrot raisin salad and then add one apple. I’ve seen it done with pineapple and it’s really good too! I just mix it up with whatever I have on hand! I’ve even added 1/4 cup of walnuts and it was pretty yummy!
      Usually:
      2-3 carrots, shredded
      1 apple, diced
      1/4 cup raisins
      1/4 cup Mayonaisse (or more if needed)
      1 TBSP vinegar or lemon juice
      1/4 tsp salt (optional)
      Mix it all up and refrigerate until cold 👍🏼😀 Enjoy!

    • @mcclungsonwhite7377
      @mcclungsonwhite7377 Рік тому +1

      @@JessicaWanders thank you!!! I was telling my husband about it and we definitely want to make it!!

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 Рік тому

    The white flour would of puffed up higher because it is less dense?? I think??

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      I bet you're right! It didn't taste dense at all though surprisingly! :D

  • @roxanne533
    @roxanne533 Рік тому +1

    Personal opinion here, but I think the instructions on mac and cheese make people overcook the pasta, particularly when it's going in the oven after.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому

      That’s true Roxanne. An al dente noodle would work better when you’re going to continue cooking it, eh?

    • @roxanne533
      @roxanne533 Рік тому

      @Jessica Wanders yeah, and even when I'm just going to eat it in the bowl I cut off a few minutes. There's no way that tiny tiny pasta needs 7-8 minutes to cook!

  • @smmmlow439
    @smmmlow439 Рік тому

    Nutritional yeast instead of parmesan

  • @kimberlybaker5133
    @kimberlybaker5133 Рік тому

    FREE NUTELLA?!? I must missing notifications!!! Did you do a BOX OPENING?!?!?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      It was part of one of my grocery hauls last year where I received a twin pack of those Nutella containers accidentally added to my order! LOL I just still have half of one left over...it's almost gone haha Somewhere in my "Grocery Haul and Meal Ideas" playlist... ua-cam.com/play/PL0mlSDF8Ck4Kp6-X3HJceuh1lMazqVNcY.html

    • @kimberlybaker5133
      @kimberlybaker5133 Рік тому +1

      @@JessicaWanders Thanks for responding to me. It really makes me feel like we're actual friends when I watch you and you talking to me. 🥰 I think that oddly weird way of saying I like your UA-cam channel. Ha!!

  • @suzanneanderson8152
    @suzanneanderson8152 Рік тому

    Microwave the peas for 20 seconds and they will open easier

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Рік тому +1

      I think maybe you mean pitas? Sounds like that's the trick! :) Thanks for the tip!