Feeding A Family On Less Than $50/Week! Plus Recipes! Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge

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  • Опубліковано 20 кві 2023
  • Hey Y'all! I hope you're doing great!
    I am excited to share this EXTREME grocery budget video with you!
    I sourced all the ingredients for a week's worth of meals for a family from Aldi for less than $50!
    I apologize that the quality of this video is a bit spotty in places. I am working on a few upgrades to hopefully help in those areas. Thanks for your patience as I learn and grow the channel and equipment.
    Here are a few links for some food banks if you need them--
    www.feedingamerica.org/find-y...
    www.shfb.org/
    also, you can search "local food bank" on google.com and it will bring you local specific resources!
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    Here are the recipes I used in today's video:
    Soft Oat Loaf Bread
    2 1/2 C water
    1/4 C brown sugar
    1/4 C butter
    1 C oats
    1 TBS salt
    1 TBS yeast
    5 C flour
    Incorporate all ingredients and knead for 10 minutes.
    Allow to rise 2 hours.
    Divide into two loaves and place in loaf pans to rise for 2 additional hours.
    Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
    Breakfast Casserole
    6 eggs
    1 C milk
    1 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    1 C cheese, shredded
    1 C ham, diced
    Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper together.
    Place cheese and ham in bottom of casserole dish. Pour eggs over ham.
    Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes, or until eggs are set.
    Serve with apple slices.
    Vegetable Soup
    2 lg. cans crushed tomatoes
    2 bags frozen mixed vegetables
    2 C water
    2 TBS italian seasoning
    2 tsp salt
    2 tsp pepper
    Pour all ingredients into stock pot and simmer for 4 hours.
    Serve with saltine crackers.
    Saltine Crackers
    2 C flour
    1 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    2/3 C water
    1/3 C butter
    Mix dry ingredients together.
    Add water and butter and knead slightly until it forms a ball.
    Divide mix into two balls.
    Roll each section to 1/8 in thickness.
    Cut into squares. Sprinkle with salt.
    Bake in 350 F oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
    Broccoli Rice & Ham Casserole
    1/3 C flour
    1 C broth
    2 C cheese, divided
    1 bag frozen broccoli
    2 C diced ham
    3 C cooked rice
    1 C milk
    2 tsp salt
    1 tsp black pepper
    Create a cream with the flour and broth by mixing them together and heat to thicken.
    Add all ingredients to bowl and mix well, saving 1 C cheese.
    Add mixed ingredients to 13x9 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
    Bake in 350 F oven for 25 minutes.
    Broil 5 minutes longer to brown cheese.
    Chef Salad
    2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
    3 roma tomatoes, diced
    1 bag spinach
    1 C shredded cheese
    8 oz french dressing
    toast (optional)
    Mix all ingredients together and brown toast under broiler, if desired.
    Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    1 C flour
    2 C milk
    1/2 stick butter
    8 C bone broth
    2 pkgs frozen broccoli
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp pepper
    8 oz cheese, shredded
    Make slurry by stirring flour and milk together and heating in dutch oven with 1/2 stick butter and heat until thickened.
    Once thickened, add broth and broccoli. Simmer broccoli for 10 minutes.
    Add seasonings and cheese and cook for 30 minutes longer, until well thickened.
    Egg In A Hole
    6 slices bread
    6 eggs
    1/2 stick butter, softened
    Butter each piece of bread on both sides and stack on top of one another.
    Once all pieces are buttered, cut a square in the middle of the slices.
    In a heated skillet, lay bread, with holes removed, in skillet and crack one egg in each hole. Cook until set and flip to other side. Season as desired. Cook holes as well (these are the best part!)
    Serve with apple slices.
    Corn Chip Salad
    1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
    1 tomato, diced
    1 C cheese, shredded
    2 C black beans, drained
    1 bag corn chips
    8 oz french dressing
    Mix all ingredients together and serve immediately.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 461

  • @bethdurbin3203
    @bethdurbin3203 Рік тому +124

    Thank you for encouraging use of and donating to food pantries. I work at one and i want your viewers to know most can buy way more food if you donate cash than if you buy items yourself..in case noone is aware of that. $5 or $10 donation can buy a large amount if food thru the food bank purchasing power.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +9

      That’s really good information! I will pin this comment to the top!

    • @sheliapeters2082
      @sheliapeters2082 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for sharing that tip I definitely will be checking with our local pantry to see if that does the same here .

    • @debbiechaney6607
      @debbiechaney6607 Рік тому +4

      Thank you for that information...hope it works in my town also. 🙋🐾🏠🙏✝️

    • @jenniferrosenthal7731
      @jenniferrosenthal7731 Рік тому +5

      Thank you for this tip. I coupon heavily and donate a lot of non-food items such as personal care and laundry items.

    • @Mrs.Silversmith
      @Mrs.Silversmith Рік тому +1

      Great message! Now is the time to help your local food bank if you can.

  • @charylliss1721
    @charylliss1721 Рік тому +80

    Almost 30 years ago, I fed 5 people 3 meals a day plus snacks for 50$ a week.(Walmart) It was tough back then. It's almost impossible today. Congratulations ❣️

  • @electrodynamicorb6548
    @electrodynamicorb6548 Рік тому +34

    An actual useful food budget channel. Even if you’re eating for only 1.

  • @lynnchristensen4439
    @lynnchristensen4439 Рік тому +29

    It is tough today. Thank you for helping me. I am a grandma raising grandkids and it is getting so hard to do. Bless you❤

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +3

      😘😘😘

    • @KJ-jq9pq
      @KJ-jq9pq Рік тому +3

      Apparently, Walmart has cheap bags of chicken leg thigh quarters. Might be worth a look. It was around $6-7. There were quite a lot in there from what I saw on a recent video I watched.

    • @theirishcailin333
      @theirishcailin333 Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear you're going through a hard time

    • @onelittlemiracle241
      @onelittlemiracle241 Рік тому +1

    • @dianaschoen4485
      @dianaschoen4485 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤

  • @heatherfetterly5296
    @heatherfetterly5296 Рік тому +38

    Potato flakes are super cheap and can be added to thicken soup, too! Thank you for your video ❤

  • @sandraskalnik387
    @sandraskalnik387 Рік тому +8

    FYI.the shank portion of the ham contains mostly bone. The butt portion is the best for the price. You will pay more per pound but you will have 2 1/2 to 3 times more meat from your ham. You can get more meals, and sandwiches for lunch. Believe me you will definitely benefit from paying more in this situation.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      I know so little about cuts of meat! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

    • @zuritagonzales2364
      @zuritagonzales2364 Рік тому +1

      Lol! I used to call or text my sister from the store every time I bought ham. I could never remember which end to buy. My sister would say, “ the butt, buy the butt!”

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      😂

  • @oscarfelix1952
    @oscarfelix1952 8 місяців тому +1

    You may be the sweetest lady I've ever met on you tube. I can tell you are so genuine and think your husband is very fortunate. Just came across you this morning, have watched several videos and you've been growing on me. Menus are always simple, but you are so thoughtful to make sure they are healthy. Thanks for sharing and I just subbed. ♥

  • @amykirby9607
    @amykirby9607 Рік тому +12

    You are right on the money when you say to buy whole ingredients and make things homemade such as bread. Not only cheaper but it makes you feel like you're rich to eat warm, fresh bread instead of storebought!

  • @loriburgess1866
    @loriburgess1866 Рік тому +2

    I love that you are simply real.

  • @melp8616
    @melp8616 Рік тому +36

    I love you too Lori! ❤ I like making baked oatmeal when we're on a tight budget. We used to have beans and rice every Friday for supper with homemade flatbread. We called it Fancy Frugal Friday. 😁 I was thinking grilled cheese croutons would've been delicious with the vegetable soup too. Thank you for all the great ideas. A mostly whole food meal plan on $50.00 is pretty much unheard of in 2023 but you nailed it. We would not feel deprived in the least eating what you made.

  • @np7360
    @np7360 Рік тому +10

    This is why we love you and I dearly hope more people see you. You really focus on realistic scenarios and how to best stay healthy, while having tasty food.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      That’s such a huge compliment and I really appreciate it so much. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @maryharris7985
    @maryharris7985 10 місяців тому +1

    What a sweet person and genuine which is rare, thank you for all the hard work u do for families❤

  • @lintlamb8397
    @lintlamb8397 Рік тому +8

    great tips! Especially about the ham. I forgot that holiday type meats (turkey/ham) are less expensive after holiday. Thanks for no music playing during your demonstrations. It really helps to be able to hear and understand the instructions. Wonderful meal ideas!

  • @naomirg8273
    @naomirg8273 Рік тому +9

    The fact that you had fresh bread and veg in your shopping haul/ plan was amazing . Well done

  • @stacel1972
    @stacel1972 Рік тому +24

    I can see you really put a lot of time and effort in this video. It shows and is appreciated. Thank you. 😀
    Edited to say 💜 honey break! So stinking cute😍

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Рік тому +3

    Letting you know the algorithm is pushing this video out because it is on the topics of challenges and $xx/wk and cooking.

  • @Chelle-kd1po
    @Chelle-kd1po Рік тому +5

    Oatmeal: you can steam your oats by boiling the water, pouring it over the oats & sweetener/dry ingredients, & placing a lid over the oat mixture for about five minutes. It's not as messy. Love your meal ideas!

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      I need to try this! Thank you so much!!!!

    • @bethcatt4044
      @bethcatt4044 Рік тому +2

      If you usually buy instant oatmeal, did you know that you can make your own instant oatmeal, to make your own instant oatmeal all they do to make instant oatmeal is blend it up into finer pieces and you can do the same thing in you own blender at home, and to make oatmeal flour all you need to do is blend it to the desired fineness you desire

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 Рік тому +10

    I like your idea of stressing whole foods as opposed to a lot of processed ingredients. You also proved we can take basic ideas and switch them up when we find a great deal on an item we had not planned for. Switching the ham for the chicken definitely was a smart move.
    I never was a soda drinker on a regular basis and have finally weaned myself off potato chips the last was Doritos. I had to ask myself what nutritional value was a bag offering ? At $5-$6, a large bag of Doritos is the same price as say a package of Hamburger which could make 6-10 meals depending on how I used it, and also the price of meat in my area.
    Your little shopping buddy is a cutie.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      That’s such a good way of thinking about it-what whole food can I exchange for this processed choice?? So smart!!!

  • @sallystanley4526
    @sallystanley4526 Рік тому +4

    My children loved cinnamon toast,cheese toast and french toast for breakfast.

  • @regenaguinn
    @regenaguinn Рік тому +2

    I am watching this with the knowledge that rough times are ahead and I need to know as much as possible about dealing with them. 😊 Thanks, a new subscriber

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      Welcome! This is very true. I hope things improve but they may get worse and we can learn how to adapt ❤️❤️

  • @HollyW-su7qg
    @HollyW-su7qg 9 днів тому

    Very nice! Thank you for doing this. I really appreciate the meals you made. I watch many videos of this type, but you have done a great job at keeping the meals healthy while on a very low budget. Well done! Thanks again. 👍

  • @crystalh1402
    @crystalh1402 Рік тому +9

    Not being able to find a whole chicken and having to change your meal plan is such a great thing to include because we all experience having to change plans last minute

  • @ameliastelmach148
    @ameliastelmach148 6 місяців тому +1

    This is my first time seeing your video. I am already so impressed with your philosophy of eating whole foods as often as we can. I am a fan of yours already.

  • @Tigertame4
    @Tigertame4 Рік тому +4

    This is SO needed. So many great ideas and you show how to make bread and crackers, I hope folks will make them and get their little ones to help. I’m a grandmother and love teaching my granddaughters how to cook from scratch.

  • @rhondamartin8956
    @rhondamartin8956 Рік тому +4

    Hi Lori, You have taught me SO much. Cooking doesn't need to be complicated, and you demonstrate that well!

  • @laurapeglow
    @laurapeglow Рік тому +7

    Thank you for making a video like this with mostly whole foods! Please keep them coming, I love all the ideas. I’m glad you have Lane to keep in mind with your meals because I have 3 littles 5 and under, so I need kid friendly meals too ❤ Thanks again!

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      I realized that a few of these weren’t kid friendly but I usually just separate
      The items he can have and give them to him without the choking hazards-ie lettuce.

  • @sallystanley4526
    @sallystanley4526 Рік тому +6

    1=Boiled pork backbones with potatoes and cabage , cornbread and greenbeanc.
    2=
    Fried chicken livers, gravy sliced biscuits and sliced tomatoes sometimes we had porknbeans with this.
    3= Chicken with rice and broccoli cooked in a slow cooker with a can of cream of mushroom soup.

  • @twilightshealy4152
    @twilightshealy4152 Рік тому +2

    Great menu...looks delish! It's always a delight to spend time with you & Lane!🫠

  • @kierradrayton3599
    @kierradrayton3599 Рік тому +7

    You are sooo right about frugal yet healthy eating. I too have been trying to keep things simple, emphasizing whole foods as much as possible and thinking long term. Thanks so much for your wisdom and awesome recipes! new subscriber here

  • @Pallasathena-hv4kp
    @Pallasathena-hv4kp 10 місяців тому +1

    I like spinach mixed in my salad too. This was a very good video! 😁👍

  • @sueperez21
    @sueperez21 Рік тому +5

    Hi Lori, thank you for sharing this 🙏
    You put so much time and consideration into your videos.
    Love your videos ❤❤

  • @southerngirl1408
    @southerngirl1408 Рік тому +3

    Just found your channel and I adore you already! You are so sweet to be thinking of others, and telling them where they can get help with food if they need it and suggesting that the rest of us donate, or help in some way. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. I subscribed to your channel 😊👍

  • @jessb6555
    @jessb6555 Рік тому +3

    You are absolutely correct about using whole food!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @SoulStarLA
    @SoulStarLA Рік тому +2

    You are a sweetheart for making these videos to help people and for your resource suggestions. Thank you!

  • @susanjenkins6628
    @susanjenkins6628 Рік тому +4

    I just discovered you!!! Thank you so much for your money saving recipes , grocery lists and encouraging all of us!!!

  • @donnawickham7576
    @donnawickham7576 Рік тому +1

    i am so thankful to see healthy budget shopping and meals. Hope to see more. God bless you and your family.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! I try to do several recipe videos each month so let me know if you have any suggestions!

  • @kenyonbissett3512
    @kenyonbissett3512 Рік тому +4

    Excellent meal choices. Great budgeting, shopping and cooking.

  • @sarahp9300
    @sarahp9300 Рік тому +14

    Love what you mentioned about the food bank! I have been on both sides of the fence and hate to know so many have food insecurity all over the world. I now can help out and that feels so good. It is important to help where we can. Your meals look very yummy. Love these videos!

  • @sallystanley4526
    @sallystanley4526 Рік тому +5

    We had rice with sugar and butter for breakfast 😋

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      I need to try that! I meant to but I didn’t get around to it before I was done with the video!

  • @rebekahhansen1112
    @rebekahhansen1112 7 місяців тому

    I've been sick this week and enjoyed watching your channel . We were able to donate over 125 lbs of produce to our food pantry this year. This is after selling at farmers market & canning . Ive thought of going to the food bank a couple of times but didnt have to as i got such incredible deals at grocery outlet , Kroger markdowns etc. It is so important to tell others of these great services & use them if the need arises . Thank you for sharing your homemade meals and tips.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  7 місяців тому +1

      Awwww. I hope you get well very soon. That’s so good that you have been able to donate so much! I know it was a blessing.

  • @aprilkeener3345
    @aprilkeener3345 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for all these tips and recipes!!! I can't wait to try out that Oat Loaf Bread, Vegetable Soup, and Broccoli Cheddar Soup in particular! Groceries are certainly our #1 expense (besides our mortgage) with 2 growing boys in the house. I'm excited to start incorporating some of your recipes into our weekly recipe rotation and see how it affects our grocery budget.

  • @annafyfe8361
    @annafyfe8361 Рік тому +1

    Great video!!! Im very blessed that my food budget isn't that small, but sure shows me where I can do better and save money...

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      It isn’t ideal for a long period of time but it sure can help in a pinch!! Thanks for watching!

  • @BravoFox2124
    @BravoFox2124 7 місяців тому

    I am new to your channel and love the effort you put into your plans and budget. Doing this myself is overwhelming, but encouragement like yours is priceless. Thank you.

  • @heyojayo8642
    @heyojayo8642 Рік тому +11

    Thank you for sharing this. You are doing Gods work helping those who may not be great home cooks.
    You prove that with a bit of planning and on the fly adaptation you can feed a whole family for under $50.
    Good tip on the yeast. I find bakers yeast the best. Those big blocks rather than the dried packet stuff.
    Another good tip for ppl with a garden is to plant your own Apple, Plum or Pear trees. Every year apart from the plums (bi yearly) we get free apples and pears and over harvest can be shared with neighbors or turned into yummy jam.
    I also have a Bay leaf tree and everyday herbs like parsely, mint, basil can be grown from seed in planters or from cuttings from existing plant and all it needs is some sunlight warmth and water its basically free. The herbs freshen up homecooked meals like crazy and add taste to otherwise bland tasting food.

  • @muwgrad1987
    @muwgrad1987 Рік тому +2

    Love your content! And I am looking forward to making these recipes - healthy and affordable!

  • @maggiehall5142
    @maggiehall5142 Рік тому +2

    Made the veggie soup yesterday since it was a chilly Sunday :) Thanks for the recipe. It was easy to throw together before church.

  • @MrRKWRIGHT
    @MrRKWRIGHT Рік тому +1

    Good morning Lori!! What a haul. Everything looks absolutely delicious - particularly that casserole. Thanks for sharing your recommendations for feeding a family on less that $50 per week. 👍👍

  • @sheilasendling5356
    @sheilasendling5356 Рік тому +2

    Great job with the markdown ham. I have started going for the markdown bin at my stores first, then I rewrite whatever I had planned.

  • @Mrs.Silversmith
    @Mrs.Silversmith Рік тому +2

    If you don't have any nuts or fruit for the oatmeal, just grab the sprinkles. It's a big hit with the little ones. Sprinkles are often inexpensive depending on where you get them.

  • @jejrstans
    @jejrstans 11 місяців тому +1

    We called that "taco salad" when I was younger. LOVE it! Great menu! Thanks so much!

  • @victoriasugent6288
    @victoriasugent6288 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! All meals look delicious!!

  • @karenwhitley6121
    @karenwhitley6121 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another wonderful video full of meal ideas!!

  • @raar6526
    @raar6526 9 місяців тому

    I just discovered your Channel and I really appreciate it! I think it will be a big help with my grocery budget! Thank you so much!❤

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  9 місяців тому

      Oh yay! Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself! Welcome!!!! ❤️

  • @BonPearson
    @BonPearson Рік тому +1

    Yes, whole foods are important

  • @brendarobertson2145
    @brendarobertson2145 Рік тому +2

    I am glad to see you buying and serving mostly whole foods and not a lot of processed garbage that so many other Moms especially purchase and give to their families. I have used a large stockpot as a substitute for a large bowl in the past, not pretty but does contain large mixtures of salad etc. Maybe no chicken was a good thing?? lol

  • @bettyeverett8089
    @bettyeverett8089 Рік тому +1

    Great meal ideas on a budget for sure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @judytieger8976
    @judytieger8976 Рік тому +1

    Your channel just popped up on my UA-cam. Great job on the shopping especially the ham! I thought your dishes were very imaginative . Keep up the good work. Also you have a very calming presentation.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      Thank you!! I’m happy you found the channel and I appreciate your encouragement so much! ❤️

  • @roxannejohnston3311
    @roxannejohnston3311 Рік тому +1

    All the recipes look delish. Thanks

  • @Lesh004
    @Lesh004 Рік тому

    Thanks for these ideas! I like how how you included some meatless meals. I also haven’t thought of using ham in all the ways you did.

  • @mintgreen292
    @mintgreen292 Рік тому +3

    Pre COVID it was almost impossible for me to spend more than $50 in a trip at Aldi. Now it's almost impossible not to and I leave with way less food.

  • @gaynellparker3505
    @gaynellparker3505 Рік тому +2

    Everything you prepared looked delicious!!!!!!

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      ❤️❤️❤️
      Thanks for solving my bowl problem. The new one will be well loved and much used!

  • @judyoliver533
    @judyoliver533 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Appreciate your hard work.

  • @marthahubbard9463
    @marthahubbard9463 Рік тому +2

    Love the corn chip salad! Can’t wait to try it!

  • @joyceclark8163
    @joyceclark8163 Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel....this is the first video that I have watched...TOTALLY IMPRESSED!!! EXCELLENT JOB MY LADY❤ I subscribed and will be watching all your videos and trying out your recipes and will be going back and watching your previous videos...May you and your family be blessed always 🙏🙏🙏

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for subscribing!! And for the encouragement! ❤️❤️

    • @joyceclark8163
      @joyceclark8163 Рік тому

      @@homemadesimplewithlori ...You Are Very Welcome ❤

  • @eckankar7756
    @eckankar7756 Рік тому +3

    I love the frozen mixed vegetables. I stock up when they are on sale and have a chest freezer to store them. I add some to so many meals, gives color, flavor and stretches the meal. Tomorrow chicken leg quarters (leg and thighs) are on sale for 49ç a pound. Last time they were on sale I got 60 pounds and pressure canned bone in so I had luscious broth along with the tasty meat.

  • @TheFrugalMom0507
    @TheFrugalMom0507 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for making this video. The recipes are awesome.😊

  • @angelafleming3328
    @angelafleming3328 Рік тому +3

    Yay its a Lori vlog! I have to tell you during Easter in 2022 Aldi put all there hams on sale after Easter i picked out 5 of the bigger hams and loaded them into the freezer we ate them throughout the year and i have quite a few bags of ham in the freezer along with a bunch of hambones we just ate the last ham this Easter it came out great so i needed to make some room in my freezer so i took 3 hambones out of the freezer and made 12 quarts of ham broth from those 3 bones i put them in crock pots for 12 hours the broth was so golden and rich looking. I am eating all whole xlean foods nothing processed i have a soy allergy and a gluten allergy as well. I still buy a few processed foods for my kiddos but they are perfectly happy with all the new unprocessed meals that i have been making as well. Thank you for all that you do and have a blessed week.

  • @deborahmckinney3414
    @deborahmckinney3414 Місяць тому

    I am a senior that lives alone and I have resorted to not eating meat...I eat mostly frozen veggies...I stir fry them and add cooked noodles ...my health has improved so much the doctors are shocked...I eat lots of salad...you are doing a great job for a family

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Місяць тому

      That’s interesting! Are your iron levels staying strong? Thanks for the info!!

  • @brittanyjones8656
    @brittanyjones8656 Рік тому +2

    I’m so thankful for your channel!
    I live in NC and am a stay at home mom (was laid off from my stay at home job) so now on one income. It’s rough! I stopped shopping at food Lion or Walmart cause I was spending at least $200 every week on groceries . Went to Aldi a couple weeks ago and was amazed when I only spent $113. I’m bound and determined now to get it lower with your channel. I’ve got to get my husband weaned off of processed cereals and snacks. But I have two little mouths to feed so anything helps! Thank you for your recipes!

  • @juliephelps7616
    @juliephelps7616 Рік тому +3

    Lovely meals. We had a ham and used some for fried rice, we loved it with egg drop soup for a meal we call Chinese Fake Out, instead of take out. Simple and filling.
    I cannot find the yeast at Sam's or Costco but I do have some in freezer. Bought it a while back and it is still good. I like the look of that bread you made too. I am trying to make the sourdough you shared and it is not ready yet. I do love to make French bread and big rolls that taste like Kings sweet
    Hawaiian bread, especially big enough to make bun sized for pulled bbq meat sandwiches.
    Soups looked delicious too. I make a vegetable soup or lentil soup to carry for my lunches for the week. Very filling and frugal.
    Have a great weekend!

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +2

      Fake out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. I love it.
      Soups for lunches is such a money saver!

  • @donnamcmullan2027
    @donnamcmullan2027 Рік тому

    They all look yummy, thanks for sharing them!!

  • @Alittlelady83
    @Alittlelady83 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your wonderful ideas! Great job!!

  • @kimbeeau
    @kimbeeau 3 місяці тому

    What a great and very useful video.
    Thanks for sharing😊

  • @faithrada
    @faithrada Рік тому +1

    I was so impressed with how flexable you were ... ON the fly.. to switch from chicken to ham. That would have stymied me for sure. Great job 👏

  • @theirishcailin333
    @theirishcailin333 Рік тому +2

    I sometimes make the egg in the bread like that for my son before he goes to school, absolutely loves it! I use a scone (biscuit) cutter to make the hole

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      That’s a good idea!

    • @bethcatt4044
      @bethcatt4044 Рік тому

      My mother and made egg on bread, you butter your bread and put it butter side down in your skillet and crack an egg on it and break the yoke and butter an other slice of bread and flip it and cook an extra minute or 2 on the other side

  • @DvLnDsGyZ
    @DvLnDsGyZ Рік тому +1

    Flavor bomb tip- Add a bay leaf to the beans while cooking in the IP. Save the water and use it to cook the rice... make sure you and salt too.

  • @nadiaw246
    @nadiaw246 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Please next time add info on how people should store their rice after cooking and how long they can keep it in the fridge without running the risk to get food poisoning.

  • @carriegoins4917
    @carriegoins4917 Рік тому

    I love all of these recipes. Happy I came across your video 😊

  • @dianaschoen4485
    @dianaschoen4485 Рік тому

    Thanks again for another wonderful video! You have some great ideas!❤😊God Bless you!

  • @lauragreen4899
    @lauragreen4899 Рік тому +1

    I bought 2 hams at Aldi after Easter. Thanks for the great ideas.

  • @onelittlemiracle241
    @onelittlemiracle241 Рік тому

    Your video popped up in my recommended videos today, and I’m so happy I clicked on it. Definitely subscribing. Thank you for the great ideas and using more Whole Foods in your menu.

  • @catherinegay1404
    @catherinegay1404 Рік тому +1

    Good job!
    While I'm thinking about it...there are good recipes on here for homemade salad dressings too! I've made ranch before..it was delicious!

  • @rbsamar
    @rbsamar Рік тому +1

    Omg u r a great cook. My first time here. Great job.

  • @sheliapeters2082
    @sheliapeters2082 Рік тому

    Thank you I enjoyed the recipes and the video very much 😊

  • @marcicampbell3309
    @marcicampbell3309 Рік тому

    I appreciate you doing a "whole food" approach. New subscriber! 💕

  • @marylooksfineonadime
    @marylooksfineonadime Рік тому +2

    Lori, I wanted to thank you for putting out yet another great video! I love this content! Also, I don't have yeast even though I have a stocked pantry. But did you know you can make some bread without it? And I don't have a recipe but I know they exist for dressing. So if you couldn't find dressing or wanted to save more money, that could be made from scratch.
    Can't wait for your next video!

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      Is that called artisan bread? I need to look into that! Thanks for reminding me!!! I actually thought about trying to make the dressing but I got a bit intimidated so I didn’t. But I am going to give it a go soon! Thanks for the encouragement!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nancymackay6529
    @nancymackay6529 Рік тому

    Good meal plan. If you have instant potatoes you can use them as a thickening agent.

  • @molly7404
    @molly7404 Рік тому

    You are amazing, thank you for all of the inspiration! 😊

  • @diversekakes
    @diversekakes Рік тому

    Love the ideas, thanks!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 11 місяців тому +1

    Food banks are a great way to stock up on can foods vegetables fruit broth soups can meats also

  • @shortygee1985
    @shortygee1985 Рік тому +2

    Great come back on budgeting for meats🤓🤓🤓

  • @bluegrassbeauty4897
    @bluegrassbeauty4897 Рік тому

    Hi I’ve been watching your videos today and I love you to pieces. I wanted to let you know about the rice if you didn’t, you can add sugar of you have it and eat it like that. But if you have milk or butter to add while it’s hot as well even better. It’s just something we forget if we aren’t use to using it that way:-) I think I’ll have some now:-) thank you so much for all you do.

  • @widowswatch6610
    @widowswatch6610 Рік тому +1

    New here I almost shut this off. But I really enjoyed this video and ideas. Thanks 👍👍👍👍I will watch you from now on. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jenniferrosenthal7731
    @jenniferrosenthal7731 Рік тому +2

    This is my first time seeing you and I love this video! I shop almost exclusively at Aldi for food.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @joycef8443
      @joycef8443 Рік тому

      Aldi is my go to place! It is 18 miles from my home…. So, I shop at aSafeway on my way home on Sundays but try to def buy all my staples at Aldi.

  • @karah06
    @karah06 Рік тому

    Hey neighbor! I recognize your Aldi! 😊
    This video popped up in my suggestions today. Liked and subscribed! Thanks for sharing ❤

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      Hey!!!! Thanks for introducing yourself! Maybe our paths will cross ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BlueLuna5
    @BlueLuna5 Рік тому

    Love your channel! Any chance you could do a tutorial on how to prep an iron skillet or lead me to a video if you did that already. You give very clear, easy to follow directions. Glad I landed on your channel. ❤️

  • @christylove5807
    @christylove5807 6 місяців тому

    Wow! I live in Washington state and im watching the prices scroll down the screen in awe! These prices are waaaaay cheaper than in Washington!
    This state is so expensive and the residents are all @holes. Seriously I'm paying $4.00 for a pound of store brand butter!
    We get dried garbanzo beans and cook a cup or two at a time in the instant pot. Add them to soups, meat loaf, salads, make hummus, rice dishes etc. Garbanzo beans (chick peas) are a great source of plant protien, fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron.
    I frequently add them to meals to help with those with texture issues 😉

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  6 місяців тому

      Sorry the prices are so high. We’d be glad to have you down south!!! People are nice here, too 😂. Thanks for watching and for the tips!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 11 місяців тому

    Love all your videos thanks ❤😊

  • @linatorres5293
    @linatorres5293 Рік тому +1

    Really looking forward to remaking ur dishes when I get my apartment. Would just love to learn how to cook better for my little boy. It’s very alarming that processed food are cheaper depending on what it is and I feel like the government flourishes over the fact that younger generations like me waste more money that way. That Broccoli casserole looks absolutely delicious by the way 🤤

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому

      Yay! When do you move in??
      Congratulations on the apartment! I know you are so excited!!
      Let me know what you both think!!! ❤️

  • @MarieEnglish
    @MarieEnglish Рік тому

    Love your content , in my town there’s no Aldi we have a Walmart and save o lot and a local store and a Kj store. In able to get deals you have go early in the mornings and shop the mark down meat . Our nearest Aldi is 45 minutes away.

    • @homemadesimplewithlori
      @homemadesimplewithlori  Рік тому +1

      I have to drive a good way to get to the nearest one worth shopping at too.
      I am going to try to do a Walmart $50 plan because I know they are more central to more people!