What You Can Cook For The Price of A Domino's Pizza

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  • @LifebyMikeG
    @LifebyMikeG  6 років тому +75

    You can always follow my Instagram for more inspiration in the food and music world. My Instagram: instagram.com/youenjoylife/

    • @MrViscious
      @MrViscious 6 років тому +2

      You ignored that $5.99 pizza hard lol. But I get your point.

    • @STICKYArt
      @STICKYArt 6 років тому +1

      @15:39 Pastabilities! cannot be unheard :)

    • @emmawu2261
      @emmawu2261 6 років тому +1

      You need to account in the fact that 21 dollars include their overload expense, labor expenses, and electricity etc. So technically u ain't supposed to use the full cost of the pizza to buy the grocery but maybe 70-80% to account for the electricity, labor and equipment costs. I am just a maths major and accurate about the expenses. No offense. Nice video tho. I get your point that home cooking is much healthier than fast food.

    • @audenpg
      @audenpg 6 років тому

      Brothers Green Eats Brazilian jui jitsu?

    • @chantalgauthier7507
      @chantalgauthier7507 6 років тому

      Brothers Green Eats ii

  • @Krawurxus
    @Krawurxus 6 років тому +2085

    Next: how many Pizzas can you make for the price of one Domino's Pizza? My guess is at least 4. Probably closer to 8

    • @OoLenny40oO
      @OoLenny40oO 6 років тому +51

      Somewhere between 9 and 11. It costs in and around 2 or 3 euro for dominos to make a pizza

    • @KentuckyChicken2
      @KentuckyChicken2 6 років тому +31

      costs them less actually

    • @bernat_CustardCream
      @bernat_CustardCream 6 років тому +48

      @@KentuckyChicken2 but they would have bulk and shitty ingredients. You cannot compete with that production cost but doing it for yourself or loved ones is million times more rewarding.
      And it gives you a sense of competition to practice and improve yours and beat them with your amazing homemade pizza :D

    • @nopenope1
      @nopenope1 6 років тому +21

      I'm at 1 Euro per Pizza, neopotalien style dogh with basel, oregano and mozzarella and pepperoni slices. 300g dogh. Evon going organic I'm below 3 Euro. 2 if it's veggi and just tomatos/basel/mozzarella =)

    • @juliannorton100
      @juliannorton100 6 років тому +16

      Doubt it... check out how much pepperoni is and you'll find a small bag to be around 3-4.00$ alone. If you're using Domino's 7.99 3-toping carry out as your goal, you're already halfway there and we haven't added anything else. Pizza companies have MUCH cheaper prices because they buy in HUGE bulk loads that wouldn't be reasonable for us to purchase alone.

  • @davidheckenberg3534
    @davidheckenberg3534 6 років тому +482

    I love your channel, but as someone, who has been to Italy over 30 times, I can guarantee Italian food is NOT heavy. The American reinterpretation of Italian food is heavy!

    • @Traumglanz
      @Traumglanz 5 років тому +49

      Too much cheese is usually the reason for it. And not enough salad. ^_^

    • @einfachmanu
      @einfachmanu 5 років тому +1

      Exactly

    • @sosig8332
      @sosig8332 5 років тому +18

      Yeah been to Italy, mostly salads and fresh foods 😂

    • @helix5729
      @helix5729 5 років тому +27

      As an Italian, it's usually not the food itself but the insane amounts of it that'll get ya. Then again Italian grandmothers go a bit overboard :P

    • @sosig8332
      @sosig8332 5 років тому +12

      Helix *all grandmothers
      They are a race of they’re own 😂

  • @ijustliketocook
    @ijustliketocook 6 років тому +481

    We stopped eating out over a year ago and have saved a lot of money. Lost weight too

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 6 років тому +2

      Nice. 👍

    • @Batman-ru1fm
      @Batman-ru1fm 6 років тому +57

      I thought you said you stopped eating a year ago lmao

    • @migueljimenez5642
      @migueljimenez5642 6 років тому +1

      He did.

    • @Banzybanz
      @Banzybanz 6 років тому +5

      SHouldn't you gain weight because now you can eat more for the same cost.

    • @honestbenny
      @honestbenny 6 років тому +15

      Anime Banz - it's about quality. You can it 500g of good home-made food from fresh ingridients, with the right amount of fat, flavours, lean meat etc. or eat 500g of fast-food where there is ton of fat, sugar and other nasty stuff.
      So eating even 800g of fresh home-made food is less calories than 500g of fast food.
      I cook home too, we eat around 2 large meals per day at cost of around... 4,5 USD per day. Could be less but I don't want to go cheap that much :) In weekends it's more because weekend is time to go out for fun or buy more expensive stuff to cook :).

  • @emapage8914
    @emapage8914 6 років тому +4

    Gotta say, as an Italian guy, I loved the spin you put on these classic dishes without disrespecting the origin of it, thumbs up bro 👍👍

  • @tony_25or6to4
    @tony_25or6to4 6 років тому +421

    I don't like chunks of carrots in my marinara. I use my microplane to grate the carrot into the sauce. The carrot basically melts into the sauce. I use the carrot instead of sugar to sweeten the sauce.
    Try baking the meatballs and then add them to the sauce.

    • @jw99439
      @jw99439 6 років тому +27

      pro tips right here

    • @alisatroyan3982
      @alisatroyan3982 6 років тому +15

      I don't like the combo - pasta and carrots. I always use sweet peppers instead

    • @jfangx
      @jfangx 6 років тому +3

      When you cook with them they will soften. Eventually they can be mashed.
      For me the easiest way is to slice and boil.

    • @trikstari7687
      @trikstari7687 6 років тому +11

      Alisa Troyan Grating your carrots through a fine grater works well for adding a lot of flavor and richness without the issue of texture. You won't even notice they are there. Works in a LOT of dishes, not just pasta sauces. Works great in stews and soups.

    • @tobo7752
      @tobo7752 6 років тому +7

      You said sauce 4 times

  • @AhmedAhmed-ws7ub
    @AhmedAhmed-ws7ub 6 років тому +456

    In Nigeria for the prize of a dominoes large pepperoni pizza i can make 8 cheeseburgers with bacon at home and still have change. #WithLoveFromNigeria

    • @LifebyMikeG
      @LifebyMikeG  6 років тому +20

      Ahmed Ahmed wow! And I have a lot of love for Nigeria, I want to visit soon, my favorite musician is from there, can you guess who?

    • @AhmedAhmed-ws7ub
      @AhmedAhmed-ws7ub 6 років тому +13

      @@LifebyMikeG Wizkid or Davido i guess. They're the biggest acts we've got. Awesome videos by the way.

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 6 років тому

      Nice! Love from the U.S. 😊

    • @daz475
      @daz475 6 років тому

      Congrats

    • @blancarte5101
      @blancarte5101 6 років тому +1

      Ahmed Ahmed Here in Mexico dominos si so cheap its literally like 4 dollars

  • @meganorr7039
    @meganorr7039 5 років тому +2

    your channel is my new obsession! I'm a nutrition student in the UK and I'm so aware of how many people have this perception that fast food is cheaper than home cooking and that's something that I really want to change in the future! keep doing what you're doing!!! :)

  • @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW
    @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW 6 років тому +84

    We need to have a fast food at home cook off. Much love to you guys, appreciate what you guys do.

  • @juliojulio5645
    @juliojulio5645 6 років тому +4

    This is heaven sent, my family's been stuck in the Domino's loop for awhile, we always think getting all this stuff is expensive! 😩💖 Thank you so much

  • @jameshynes-petty6573
    @jameshynes-petty6573 6 років тому +531

    Jeez a dollar for all those herbs where are you living dude

    • @andrewrenshaw2741
      @andrewrenshaw2741 6 років тому +58

      Alot of supermarkets sell herbs by weight. So if you take just a tiny bit it should be pretty cheap

    • @plrrt
      @plrrt 6 років тому +26

      yeah not in my country... maybe if i go to the market on saturday. but that's a big if.

    • @tdagbo
      @tdagbo 6 років тому +5

      I’m saying these grocery prices...

    • @thepoormansguidetothegalax3981
      @thepoormansguidetothegalax3981 6 років тому +31

      You can grow them yourself in a window sill.

    • @Cephas
      @Cephas 5 років тому +11

      If you grow them, they're practically free.

  • @joegoecke9711
    @joegoecke9711 6 років тому +10

    I'm a good cook, and I live on the cheap and eat well, but everything you make seems to be stuff I don't make! Lots of kick-butt ideas! Thank you!

  • @rwxox
    @rwxox 6 років тому +740

    The pasta-bilities are endless

  • @oatmealhoney7446
    @oatmealhoney7446 6 років тому +2

    LOVE THIS! I don't understand why people think it's a cute/ quirky thing to not be able to cook. It's so easy and so much cheaper and fulfilling than eating out. (although i spend a lot more money on thai food than I'd like to admit)

  • @ellatoler9706
    @ellatoler9706 6 років тому +11

    Josh, my pcp, and cardiologist both thank you for providing the inspiration to get back in the kitchen and stay away from fast food. You always have something that just jumps out and say, "oh yeah! Try this."

  • @baileypickett5200
    @baileypickett5200 6 років тому

    So glad you’re posting! This is one of the most realistic helpful channels on youtube

  • @TheBoomstickBros
    @TheBoomstickBros 6 років тому +19

    I remember watching this channel years ago when they were in college and stoned in every video. It’s so funny to see that the munchies lead these guys to the joy of cooking 😂

  • @SinclairTTV
    @SinclairTTV 6 років тому +1

    I love how real you are with cooking, you guys were just some chill dudes that decided to cook beautiful meals instead of just getting wendys. It inspires me a ton

  • @ilovevivi7201
    @ilovevivi7201 6 років тому +478

    Thinking outside of the pizzabox 😂 This is why this cooking channel is the best!

    • @dux8529
      @dux8529 6 років тому +1

      so many pastabilities

  • @Paularc-y8c
    @Paularc-y8c 6 років тому +3

    My favourite, cheap version of pesto are the leftover greens from carrots blended with sunflower seeds and a big splash of lemon. In fact, I like this mixture so much that I use it sometimes as a dipping sauce or I add it to Indian curries to make a green sauce ;)

  • @Jujujaywalking
    @Jujujaywalking 6 років тому +270

    Really awesome video! But watching this makes me think about how I can’t buy that many ingredients (especially fresh) because I don’t eat them in time and they go off. I was wondering if you could maybe make a video about buying a FEW ingredients that you can make a ton of different meals out of so you don’t get bored

    • @EliteRocketBear
      @EliteRocketBear 6 років тому +30

      Eggs and bell peppers are insanely versatile ingredients. Then you can combine that with dried ingredients that don't go off (nuts, beans, chickpeas) or canned food.
      Also, buy blocks of cheese instead of sliced or grated, stays good for weeks in the fridge.

    • @sierramarie8059
      @sierramarie8059 6 років тому

      yes!!!

    • @alchemistdreams
      @alchemistdreams 6 років тому +4

      Which ingredients specifically in this video are you concerned about going bad? Normally I have the same issue, but in this video I don’t really see him using many things that go bad easily and never as a main ingredient?
      What I usually worry about is fresh produce (he used a lot of canned and frozen), but you get to choose how much to buy. Like you can literally buy only one tomato if that’s what you want to do. Sometimes just one is too large like onions and lemons, but they last at least two weeks even when I’ve cut part of it off. Mozzarella can be frozen. As long as I use it in a dish, I can’t tell a difference. Kale is sold in a bunch, but it lasts forever if you pat it dry and it’s only enough for two servings for me. If you can’t finish kale before it goes bad, maybe switch for another green that you enjoy more because you’re more likely to use up food you love. Some hardy greens also freeze well. For the herbs, obviously like he said you can use dried.

    • @HappyBeezerStudios
      @HappyBeezerStudios 6 років тому +1

      Frozen is a good idea, espeically for vegetables. They are usually processes very shortly after harvest, so all those juicy vitamins are still in.
      Everything canned or dry will last long. Bread can easily go 1-2 weeks, a can of tomatoes 6 months, noodles don't really get bad before you eat them.
      Meat can be portioned and frozen. here it's hard to get less than a pound for a reasonable price, so I usually portion that into 4-6 pieces in the freezer.

    • @WeAreTh3Massacre
      @WeAreTh3Massacre 6 років тому +1

      Invest in some Tupperware designed to keep veggies fresh twice as long. They have a little plastic insert to keep the veggies off moisture. Ive kept lettuce fresh for weeks and even berries.
      Or just freeze everything... its not too complicated.

  • @luisrodrigomacielhurtado5029
    @luisrodrigomacielhurtado5029 5 років тому +123

    *Damn this made me hungry*
    *Imma order dominos*

  • @gamerblues8164
    @gamerblues8164 5 років тому +158

    You should do an actual only $20 where you only have $20 and not like $60 and breaking it down because some people can't do that. But the video was awesome nonetheless. 👌👍😎

    • @puns4days
      @puns4days 5 років тому +18

      if u have a decent financial plan then it shouldn't be a problem
      and u end up saving more money in the long run

    • @black-nails
      @black-nails 5 років тому +13

      @@puns4days something can happen even if you have a plan and you still gotta eat something.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому +24

      If you can't afford to buy $60 of food with 10~ days worth of saving, you can't afford to blow $20 in a day on a pizza.

    • @akshay_9146
      @akshay_9146 5 років тому +1

      apart from buying good quality olive oil, $20 is enough to make a decent Italian pasta meal. Olive Oil does eat a sizeable chunk of the $20 and you might exceed the budget, but you'll be set for 3 weeks.

    • @Chuchutrain806
      @Chuchutrain806 5 років тому +3

      Jay C or you know... food goes off

  • @happiness.of.pursuit
    @happiness.of.pursuit 6 років тому +1

    I'm so glad that I am not the only one who dances around when I cook something yummy! Nicely done. Subscribed!

  • @jackiewinters5792
    @jackiewinters5792 6 років тому +13

    Fantastic video, very inspirational!! I just sent it to a friend who claims he "can't" cook. It's not that he "can't", he just chooses not to. Quite frankly, he's just too damn lazy. When I was growing up we had nothing but family & cookbooks to teach us. Nowadays, there's just no excuse!! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

    • @bubsnaps1265
      @bubsnaps1265 6 років тому +2

      wait, am I your friend you are referring to? Sounds like me

    • @jackiewinters5792
      @jackiewinters5792 6 років тому +1

      +@@bubsnaps1265 Hahaha!! Perhaps you are... I'll have to think about that one, lol. 🤔

    • @rozamunduszek4787
      @rozamunduszek4787 6 років тому +1

      Sorry but there IS such a think as not being able to cook. I can't cook. And it's not because Im being lazy or inexperienced: I do cook and have cooked regularly for about 10 years. My dishes turn out good only about 50% of the time, even if I follow the recipe to a T. Like yesterday I made an otherwise delicious lecso (for about 300th time in my life!) and still: it slightly burned (even though I constantly checked in on it), about half of the onions was slightly undercooked, the zucchini was overcooked and overall it turned ever-so-slightly bitter. And in my book it was a success probably only due to the fact that I make lesco so often! So yeah, there definitely IS such a thing as inability to cook.

    • @jackiewinters5792
      @jackiewinters5792 6 років тому

      +@@rozamunduszek4787 Sorry, but I beg to differ. With all due respect, obviously you're not following the recipe correctly... Such as; not putting the ingredients in the pan in the order they're supposed to go so they can cook in a timely manner. Read the instructions thoroughly!!! Don't just read it once & think "Oh, yeah, I got this". Have all your prep work ready & good to go. As for things burning, either you're not using the right pan/equipment, burner is set too high, not using the proper oil or you're not keeping a close eye on it. Those are the only reasons why something burns. Period. If in doubt, Google it! Watch a video 100 times if need be. Practice, practice, practice! Again, I stand by my word. Unless you are physically challenged or disabled, there is no excuse whatsoever why someone cannot cook in this day & age other than sheer laziness.

    • @rozamunduszek4787
      @rozamunduszek4787 6 років тому +1

      @@jackiewinters5792 no. It's just that I cannot instinctively adapt to the details that every iteration of the same recipe differs by. Like, the exact size of the vegetables, or even who or which shop I bought the ingredients from or the exact size of the flame. Sure I can make the flame full or small-ish or middle-small-ish or middle-ish but it will never be the exact same and you have to instinctively adapt to it. And yeah I do watch my food cooking constantly. Last time it burned (on small flame) when I stirred it every 2-3 minutes (which as per my chef-mother is supposed to be sufficient for that dish).
      Or "season to taste". Ugh hate it.
      The problem is when you cook it tastes different than on your plate.
      I do everything like I'm supposed to, I just cannot adjust mid-recipe for the things that aren't 100% the same 100% of the time.
      Plus I have no idea what things will go together taste-wise. Like, I know if I like it when I taste them together on a plate but I have no idea before.

  • @Hoakaloa
    @Hoakaloa 6 років тому

    appreciate what you are teaching. hope people are learning and trying. perhaps a video about how cooking doesn't take as much time as many people think? mahalo nui loa! you are a positive influence in the human world!

  • @victorpuchin2998
    @victorpuchin2998 6 років тому +16

    You are the best! I used to hate cooking, but you managed to completely change my attitude

  • @NoraMeld
    @NoraMeld 5 років тому +2

    So, i know a bunch of people are ragging on you for the cost, but I'mma get onto you for that tip. 3 dollars, to a driver, is very small. Usually, 20% is when you eat at a sit down restaurant with a waiter, who does not drive their own car to your house. When it's delivery, usually no matter the size, 4-7 dollars is a good respectable tip, anything less than 3 is usually considered pretty bad and has nothing to do with %.

  • @baybeetricia
    @baybeetricia 6 років тому +288

    $21.35 for a large one topping pizza from dominoes with tip? That price is to expensive. I'm sure you can get it well under $15

    • @shawnnthomas
      @shawnnthomas 6 років тому +68

      baybeetricia he probably didn't use the deals which make it cheaper.

    • @carolinabeacher1558
      @carolinabeacher1558 6 років тому +34

      i do the 5.99 deal and pick the pizza up. but normally i make my own, just some days i dont feel like cooking.

    • @elridiculoso149
      @elridiculoso149 6 років тому +36

      Little Cesar’s 5$ bruh! Pizza there is 🔥

    • @Seethi_C
      @Seethi_C 6 років тому +41

      I can get a 3 topping large for $8 if I go pick it up

    • @talijapan9817
      @talijapan9817 6 років тому +4

      baybeetricia gonna cost like 35 bucks in Japan

  • @violacarmicio5387
    @violacarmicio5387 6 років тому

    8:20 here in sicily we have a pasta called "broccolo arriminato" which is done with some bucatini pasta and where the sauce is with broccoli, raisins, pine nuts, onion and olive oil. (actually here in italy we don't use that much pepper, just for a few recipes, but i can totally understand that that's a normal italian-american thing)

  • @brianamuskus
    @brianamuskus 6 років тому +48

    15:37
    "opening up to a whole new world of pasta-bilities"

  • @mikekay3313
    @mikekay3313 6 років тому

    Super impressed with your use of the ingredients together

  • @itsaUSBline
    @itsaUSBline 6 років тому +96

    You can get a large 3 topping carry-out for just 7.99 I think, actually.

    • @song1861
      @song1861 5 років тому +6

      That deal is only for Carryout. The one in this video i think it was order from delivery and from a full regular menu.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому +4

      @Colin Deal unless you only eat takeout, no, you will have to go to the grocery store regularly anyway.

    • @ulisesc4388
      @ulisesc4388 5 років тому

      @@ginxxxxx piece if taffy 25 cents

  • @tino_7206
    @tino_7206 6 років тому +1

    Love y'alls channel! It's inspired me to cook so much over the past year and that's been a really cool, positive change in my life. Thanks for making cooking fun and enjoyable for me again :)

  • @DukeGang11
    @DukeGang11 6 років тому +178

    Do chipotle next... that's my addiction lol

    • @Ceszilla
      @Ceszilla 6 років тому +1

      Really, why?

    • @jaggsta
      @jaggsta 6 років тому +2

      he adding delivery prices when he had to go pick up these groceries to begin with lol

    • @littlebill3419
      @littlebill3419 6 років тому +3

      maineking94 wtf goes on in your head

    • @diogenesthecynic5037
      @diogenesthecynic5037 6 років тому

      Oh, so you like shitting your pants? Interesting choice lol.

  • @minismalls3096
    @minismalls3096 6 років тому

    I love your pots. You can tell that you actually COOK in these pots. I keep seeing all these videos with people using the nicest shiniest pots and pans like no way you've been cooking with that for years!! LOL

  • @sierramarie8059
    @sierramarie8059 6 років тому +7

    "food is like its this mind blowing super cool thing"
    I love that. thats a quote

  • @sonwukong7602
    @sonwukong7602 6 років тому

    having your own garden and fresh ingredient is the best way to keep your love for cooking. everay day, very dish is a new story.

  • @Theswimmerr
    @Theswimmerr 6 років тому +10

    I lost it when he said "It can open you up to a whole new world of Pastabilities"

  • @MastroSpezzie
    @MastroSpezzie 6 років тому

    Man, your cooking fantasy should be crowned with a bachelor degree honoris causa.
    I'm italian (from Sicily) and - how couldn't I tell you? - you messed up some things, but your aim was so genuine and clear, that all in all it is so far good as well.
    Personally, that's the same kind of effort that I try to make when I cook, either for my friends or even for myself. Also, as italian, despite the stereotypes and the memes, I can tell that not so many of us, here, have this approach: in fact, as italians, many we are lazy, so this spirit goes lost very quickly. Just, not me, I can still feel this need, I got it, I still enjoy fantasy at cooking, looking for tasty, healthy, cheap food. :D Good job, buon appetito!

  • @flightTime123
    @flightTime123 6 років тому +129

    The lack of basil in that tomato sauce kills me.

  • @purplecherry9
    @purplecherry9 6 років тому

    godd , these guys r legends . evrytime they put up a video , i learn sumthng new

  • @clericneokun
    @clericneokun 6 років тому +98

    Is it alright to use tomato sauce straight out of the can if I wanted to make my own pizza?
    Btw, fun fact: A home-made latte costs a quarter of the price they sell at starbucks. A bag of freshly roasted coffee beans is surprisingly cheaper than you'd initially think if you know where to look in your area.

    • @hardXcoreminecraft
      @hardXcoreminecraft 6 років тому +8

      a quarter? not including price of the machine, each latte costs me less than 25 cents - how much is a starbucks latte?

    • @sierramarie8059
      @sierramarie8059 6 років тому +7

      of course you can use tomato sauce! whatever is easiest/ gets you cooking!

    • @clericneokun
      @clericneokun 6 років тому +1

      hardXcoreminecraft Where I'm from, starbucks lattes sell for around 2 dollars. If you portion out the cost of the beans and milk (not including the price of the equipment used), a home-made latte costs just around a quarter of that SB price.

    • @clericneokun
      @clericneokun 6 років тому

      Sierra Marie Thanks! Right now, I'm honestly thinking about just going with whatever is available in the fridge (except for the mozarella and parmesan, I guess).

    • @Sirzacharia
      @Sirzacharia 6 років тому +5

      A flavored latte out here is about 5 bucks. If you bought 5 a week (1 for every workday) that’d be about $1300 in a year. That’s enough for a professional espresso machine and probably lattes for the full year too.

  • @gogogardener
    @gogogardener 5 років тому

    I love your videos. They remind me how much money I save when I choose to cook.... you're an inspiration to healthier eating for sure. I like how you include lots of vegetables too.

  • @lucnutter
    @lucnutter 6 років тому +4

    Great stuff, brother! Keep crushing 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @cassandrabailey8491
    @cassandrabailey8491 3 роки тому

    Love these. The humor is great too. Gotta make some soon

  • @qingyunjian7
    @qingyunjian7 5 років тому +190

    a 4-topping exlarge dominos pizza is 11.99 on Mondays, just sayin'......

    • @soulistheanswer
      @soulistheanswer 5 років тому +32

      Also, I live in Germany (a relatively "rich" country...what am I saying, we're one of the richest countries) and a pizza of that size with salami (pepperoni is kinda rare here) will cost around 6.50 €.

    • @HoosierDaddyOfficial
      @HoosierDaddyOfficial 5 років тому +16

      QingYun They also sell large three topping pizzas for $7.99 every day

    • @Anna-pj8te
      @Anna-pj8te 5 років тому +5

      QingYun a large (note not extra large) pepperoni pizza from Norway. Costs 23 dollars without tips.

    • @the1crazyplayer
      @the1crazyplayer 5 років тому

      When typing in english put the currency sign in front of the number. :)

    • @Anna-pj8te
      @Anna-pj8te 5 років тому

      Otto ?

  • @ConstantCompanion
    @ConstantCompanion 6 років тому

    I love these! My pantry is so full of garbage that I only used once to try one thing or another. Cheap is good! I love your videos! Keep them coming!

  • @wyattswan
    @wyattswan 6 років тому +3

    Just made the bacon pasta, so damn good! Never in my life would have thought of making something like that, love these dudes. Keep it comin

  • @teresajo07
    @teresajo07 6 років тому

    I love this series so much.

  • @CatCcat.
    @CatCcat. 3 роки тому +4

    Home cooked food benefits: you eat well, save money, stay healthy.
    Problem: time , shopping, patience to make food when you are so tired.

  • @delfinadiem3158
    @delfinadiem3158 2 роки тому

    Josh I am glad you have your own channel GOOD LUCK TO YOU

  • @VisionX64
    @VisionX64 6 років тому +4

    i want to cook all of that tonight!!! looks so good

  • @gerrilawlor8999
    @gerrilawlor8999 6 років тому +2

    Thank you soooo much!
    My Mom is homebound and has a strict diet low salt no garlic no fried food, no tomatoes or citrus.
    We are also poor. I can and do cook homemade every day and i sure appriciate the suggestions! XOXOX

    • @neelanjanachatterjee4857
      @neelanjanachatterjee4857 4 роки тому

      This a simple recipe from India. You need equal quantity of rice and lentils (pink ones preferably) wash and start boiling it in a pot with a little later add veggies like potatoes,beans etc which does not melt and add salt .some people like it a bit runny consistency some a bit thicker. So, you can add warm water later if required. Once this is done heat a table spoon of oil and addthinly chopped onion . Fry till they are brown . Add this oil and fried onion to the rice mix. You can add whole green chillies if you want so that someone can add heat individually. Usually just before serving you fry the onions and mix so that you get the flavour.

    • @neelanjanachatterjee4857
      @neelanjanachatterjee4857 4 роки тому

      For a serving of four people a midium sized onion is enough. Other wise find what else can add flavour if this is out of bounds.

  • @albertostefanelli6060
    @albertostefanelli6060 6 років тому +9

    Just few comments and suggestions:
    1) Meatballs pasta, although popularised as traditional Italian dish outside of Italy, is not part of the Italian tradition. Meatballs are eaten as a second course and can be served with or without tomato sauce and bread. The base for meatballs is old bread, milk, cheese, eggs, and a meat of your choice (the fatter the better). The addition of onions, garlics and herbs depends on regional traditions.
    2) Tomato sauce: Carrots are a nice addition but they should be chopped finer. Same for garlic. Basil (and not oregano) should be added to the boiling sauce.
    3) Pasta: a rule of thumb for the amount of water required is 1lt for every 100gr of pasta. Might seems too much but it makes the difference in how pasta absorbs water and consequently cooks. Also, depends on the type of pasta but you should not cook pasta for more than 6-9 minutes.

    • @MsZephyra
      @MsZephyra 6 років тому

      This was the nicest constructive criticism I've ever seen from an Italian writing a youtube comment. :)

  • @foggyvhs8790
    @foggyvhs8790 6 років тому

    Beginning to like this channel a lot. The presentation is nice and focused

  • @MrBoombastyc
    @MrBoombastyc 6 років тому +52

    My only problem with cooking is how much time it takes.

    • @htcinfinity
      @htcinfinity 6 років тому +4

      It only takes worthwhile time.

    • @stinkybritches4540
      @stinkybritches4540 6 років тому +4

      Cuts into the tv watching dont it?

    • @MrBoombastyc
      @MrBoombastyc 6 років тому +8

      I don't even own a TV actually. But when you add sleep, commute, work and cooking there's barely any time left

    • @MrBoombastyc
      @MrBoombastyc 6 років тому +7

      Let's say 8.5 hours of sleep, half an hour breakfast & the morning stuff, 1 hour commute to work and back, 8.5 hours work with lunch. That already leaves like 5.5 hours only. With some shopping, cleaning and cooking, there's not much left. I like to take my time with cooking, I want to enjoy the process & not be in a rush. I can't do that when I cook as fast as possible just for the sake of cooking, that starts to annoy me soon. I am not saying I don't cook, just not as often during the work week because I don't enjoy it when I can't take my time with it.

    • @doglover1834
      @doglover1834 6 років тому +6

      @@MrBoombastyc you have a point. Time don't buy money. Money don't buy time.

  • @DiamondRealFly
    @DiamondRealFly 6 років тому

    This channel alway stay Relevant and creative I love it

  • @notbanksy2977
    @notbanksy2977 6 років тому +7

    Josh, in germany you could eat a for a whole week for the price of a 20 Euro Dominos Pizza, when i get pizza it's mostly 6 Euro for a European/Italian Pizza, those chains are to expensive, also in germany we cook Kale for days with porkbones and sausage, and eat it on Christmas, it comes with Chicken or Duck , Potato Dumplings and Gravy.

    • @lindapilots7317
      @lindapilots7317 6 років тому +4

      Fellow German here, agree i live on 30 Euro per week in Berlin, we have alot of Turkish/Russian/Asian Shops, you can make great Deals there. Groceries in germany are pretty cheap, but the General income here is around 1400€ with Taxes, while in the US that money only is enough for rent. My friend pays 1200$ for a two bedroom Apartment is San Francisco, while i pay 350 Euro for a two bedroom place in Berlin, near my University.

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 6 років тому

      @@lindapilots7317 $1200 for a two bedroom apartment in San Francisco is actually a very very low price.

    • @notbanksy2977
      @notbanksy2977 6 років тому

      But the US has a different average income and not the huge tax cut we have. I make around 1600, that is pretty average here. I pay 400 for rent, 30 for power, 60 for warm water and heat, 30 for internet, 30 for my phone, 80 for my Train Ticket that i can use for the whole month.

  • @Dean.AlAmriki
    @Dean.AlAmriki 6 років тому

    I just watched a 2 hour ad for you guys. Dead serious. The whole entire lego movie as a promo for lego movie 2. You're welcome :D

  • @Kazamezo1
    @Kazamezo1 6 років тому +28

    1:39 Dude a large dominoes pizza costs around 8.80$ where I live.
    21.35$ is way too high!

    • @philla7780
      @philla7780 5 років тому +2

      I think the idea is proportion. He was able to create six different meals for the price of one pizza plus delivery charges. Certainly healthier and more nutritionally diverse. Granted pasta is probably the cheapest full meal to produce.

    • @blinkiboy89
      @blinkiboy89 5 років тому

      It's closer to $30 where I'm from

    • @Kazamezo1
      @Kazamezo1 5 років тому +1

      @@blinkiboy89 Wtf! oh my God, what is that, gold?

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому

      I saw elsewhere people saying $8 is a typical price... if you go get the pizza yourself.
      In any case, I estimated the price based on the priciest ingredients at

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому

      @Philip La-sa Mind you, pasta and bread are basically the same thing, so the pizza has pizza dough which serves the same function as the pasta (being a cheap staple food to serve as a base).

  • @Blaas123
    @Blaas123 6 років тому +1

    It's so sad that all these recipes that is really cheap in America, is way more expensive here in Norway.
    I still take a lot of inspiration from you when I cook, and love the show. Keep up the good work!
    And btw. the last time i ordered a Pizza it costed me 52.16$. A bottle of water costs around 4$ in the grocery stores here, just for comparison X)

  • @andrewa3813
    @andrewa3813 6 років тому +106

    *Turns off Camera*,
    *Starts to eat Pizza*

  • @adamburns1077
    @adamburns1077 6 років тому +1

    I’m going to be honest, I never had the impression take out was cheaper, and I seldom have takeout pizza, only when I want to treat myself to one. I’ve started to get a bit more adventurous with cooking for myself recently though and this looks very delicious!

  • @JULL_HA
    @JULL_HA 6 років тому +26

    You were missing the Bruschetta. Very important part of Italian cuisine. Its comfort food.

    • @LifebyMikeG
      @LifebyMikeG  6 років тому +2

      great call!

    • @sierramarie8059
      @sierramarie8059 6 років тому +2

      omg your so right!

    • @JULL_HA
      @JULL_HA 6 років тому +2

      No problem, buddy.
      Liked the video, keep it up!
      Greetings from Austria by the way. Im living on the Italian border.

    • @JULL_HA
      @JULL_HA 6 років тому

      Ja Crispy TV Why would I tell you

  • @zoeemiko8149
    @zoeemiko8149 5 років тому

    My former roomie used to a palmful of cashews into the blender to crush into nearly a powder and added that to her pesto. Omg it's delicious. No need for pine nuts to have a great pesto.

  • @nicholasbullock5894
    @nicholasbullock5894 5 років тому +7

    Yeah it’s cheaper but factor in the fact that taking that food took: a shopping trip, probable gas money you spent to get there and back, time invested to cook that food, appliances (like an oven, stove, sink) used to cook food, time invested in washing dishes, etc.

    • @cheektarobreejo5156
      @cheektarobreejo5156 5 років тому +1

      Still better in terms of amount, healthiness and flavor. Nothing is perfect, this is still better for the most part.

    • @GlamGoddes101
      @GlamGoddes101 5 років тому +1

      This is true for all cooking 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @user-or4ut2qi3q
      @user-or4ut2qi3q 5 років тому +1

      Quick, healthy or cheap. Choose 2

  • @cleanfreak2005
    @cleanfreak2005 6 років тому +1

    I love this series !!/:)
    What I would like to see is a series for the cook/hostess that has to cook for say a party of 6 that has food allergies or restrictions ! I have 6 in the family :
    2 are Vegan
    3 are allergic to tomatoes
    1 stopped eating gluten
    1 allergic to shrimp
    1 allergic to peanuts

  • @DPMixing
    @DPMixing 6 років тому +14

    Love this series, I’m kind of shocked. I haven’t ordered from a big corporate chain pizza place in a long time either, I didn’t realize it costs $20+ for mediocre, single topping Dominos pizza. Even for the convenience there’s so many quick easy nutritious meals you can make in less time than it takes to deliver. Its crazy to me that these corporations stay in business.

    • @rogerbabin8175
      @rogerbabin8175 6 років тому +1

      Delivery costs are out of hand and when combined with tip and minimum delivery fees to even get an order it all adds up.
      Meanwhile you can do a carryout order for the same pizza for either 5.99-8.99 range depending on the sale especially if you order online.

    • @Jahkayhla
      @Jahkayhla 6 років тому +2

      It doesn't. Large three topping is 13$.

    • @ComedyVault101
      @ComedyVault101 6 років тому +1

      Domino's has a deal for a 7.99 large with up to 3 toppings that is available 365 days a year. The creator of this video either chose to ignore it or didn't notice it. Plus delivery adds a ton to the cost. He literally made it as expensive as possible

    • @dknotts30
      @dknotts30 6 років тому

      like i stated in another comment, if you do the 5.99 mediums, you can get 3 of them for almost the same price he has for 1 large. If you're looking for quick and don't want to cook, I think that's pretty reasonable. I also would rather do my own, just adding my opinion, because sometimes I do order pizza from Dominos.

  • @kathleenswenning9915
    @kathleenswenning9915 5 років тому

    You are amazing! I love watching this series! Thank you for inspiring us👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼! ❤️Kathy

  • @omars.8073
    @omars.8073 5 років тому +15

    The major missing calculation is the monetary equivalent of the time it takes to buy/prepare the food.

    • @BubbaHojo
      @BubbaHojo 5 років тому +2

      Also missing is the calculation of the monetary equivalent of your eventual heart attack/surgery/death if you eat delivery pizza every day.

    • @ajhabdkaiak8173
      @ajhabdkaiak8173 5 років тому

      Wouldn't say major unless you make all of the dishes shown

  • @xedjflowx
    @xedjflowx 6 років тому

    I'm not bashing this bit, but to truly be a valid comparison, don't forget to factor in the cost of your time (up to you to value), and factor in gas money, and depreciation due to mileage. I know this bit is really just for someone who wants to eat cheaper and over the long run, you're right, this is the way to do it. *thumbs up*

  • @JennyWas13
    @JennyWas13 6 років тому +13

    Why include the delivery costs? You would have to drive to the grocery store anyway.
    Honestly in Australia dominoes pizzas are so damn cheap you could make pretty much nothing for the cost of 1 pizza. And that’s coming from someone who eats from scratch every day.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому

      because the only way you're not already going to be driving to the grocery store is if you only order delivery.
      At which point you need to actually calculate it out and amortize the cost of a grocery run between the meals you make out of it, or assess the difference ordering takeout one night makes in your frequency of grocery trips, and... you can have fun with that.

  • @tiffgibbs_
    @tiffgibbs_ 6 років тому

    I love this series idea. I appreciate your dedication.

  • @Meowmeowenjoyer
    @Meowmeowenjoyer 6 років тому +4

    Oooof this is lovely, some great inspiration just in time! Was feeling very demotivated and unispired with food lately, not anymore!

  • @annasand1
    @annasand1 6 років тому

    This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. Subscribed instantly. This is amazing.

  • @DaniinBathtub
    @DaniinBathtub 6 років тому +76

    who the hell orders a pizza for 21 bucks?
    The area I live in, u get amazing pizza for 5-10 bucks.

    • @DaniinBathtub
      @DaniinBathtub 6 років тому +1

      Linda then I'd be 14 bucks at "my" pizzaria of trust^^

    • @MrZygizzz
      @MrZygizzz 6 років тому +3

      Same where similar prize pizza cost around 3 - 5 euros :/ max

    • @DaniinBathtub
      @DaniinBathtub 6 років тому +1

      MrZygizzz right?

    • @jarvindriftwood
      @jarvindriftwood 6 років тому +7

      You'd be surprised. Domino's puts high prices on their pizzas since they know people ignore specials. The $18-ish for a one topping is accurate, but $20 will usually get you something like 2 large 2 toppings and a drink or a side from a special. Last I knew they were still doing their 2 medium 2 toppings for $5.99 each too. But people generally ignore those deals, order whatever they usually do or what they're kids want so they're happy to make more money off of them.

    • @oasisbeyond
      @oasisbeyond 6 років тому +2

      order online here it's $20 for whatever you order. 5 to 10? Don't know where you live, but this is probably a large.

  • @DragonRiderShiru
    @DragonRiderShiru 5 років тому

    I like to bake my meatballs more than frying them. It's one less thing to keep an eye on and if you use a good toaster oven instead it's super fast since you don't need to wait for the preheat.
    I am still watching so I'm not sure if you mentioned it but always save the rind of the parma when you grate it! It's the secret ingredient to an amazing minestrone!!
    By throwing the rind into the soup while it cooks it infuses amazing flavor and uses something you would otherwise throw away.

  • @bocamax
    @bocamax 6 років тому +42

    A Dominos 3 topping large is $7.99 + sales tax. It's nationwide. They advertise it on almost every football game. This has been the price for over a year. Including delivery and tip is not a fair comparison. You don't have your groceries delivered do you? And of course, you live in one of the highest tax places in the country. Groceries are not taxed. The average sales tax nationwide is much lower than in NYC. So on average a 3 topping large Domino's that you pickup is about $8.50 with tax nationwide.

    • @gameaddictgonewild777
      @gameaddictgonewild777 6 років тому +12

      No one cares just enjoy the video

    • @JeffTygart
      @JeffTygart 6 років тому +18

      MBgaming productions I do and it's a valid point. I was thinking along the same lines. 21 dollars for a large pizza there is not even close to what I pay,

    • @gameaddictgonewild777
      @gameaddictgonewild777 6 років тому +3

      It doesnt matter because its about what he makes, not about what pizza you should get. You can make the pizza as expensive as you want. It depends on where you are and what you want on it. So no, it doesnt matter to me. Here a pizza is around 15eu for a big standard one. Extra topping will add to the cost. 15 eu is around 16 to 19 dollar. This video is about learning how to make nice food. Not about money.
      So no one cares about the price difference.

    • @TheSwabbyOne
      @TheSwabbyOne 6 років тому +5

      While I do enjoy this channel for its cooking ideas...those of you that are saying you don’t care about the price part are ridiculous. You should completely care about cost. If you don’t, perhaps you have the mentality that government should just subsidize your kitchen. Outside of that point, cooking at home IS CHEAPER than eating out. He maybe didn’t sell it in the best of ways, but it is in fact cheaper.

    • @wolfsbane1991
      @wolfsbane1991 6 років тому +4

      That's just America. In most of the developed World, fast food is more expensive than cooking at home. You can't get a Dominos pizza for less than 20 american dollars here, and that's not including delivery.

  • @matfowler8344
    @matfowler8344 6 років тому

    First time of ever watching one of your videos and now I must say I’m very impressed

  • @defaultui9625
    @defaultui9625 6 років тому +20

    I'm in MN and a carryout large 3 topping from Domino's is $7.99 + tax. It is on the coupon page but is an everday price and seems to be available in every state. I get that you're trying to advocate making your own food and that's good but the cost comparison here is greatly exaggerated at nearly triple the actual cost.

  • @sidneyfrederickson3941
    @sidneyfrederickson3941 6 років тому

    Your technique is spot on! I'd suggest getting a good size food processor. With it , if you do want pizza, you can make your own crust in a jiffy.

  • @tex1622
    @tex1622 6 років тому +6

    I live for this sort of cooking - yum! Indeed, I just made a simple cherry tomato & shaved parmesan salad with a creamy tahini dressing the other day, and forgot how god damn delicious a few fresh ingredients are! So hungry now..... :)

  • @true786
    @true786 6 років тому

    Great video and a brilliant example of how to eat well on a budget!

  • @mdxod728
    @mdxod728 6 років тому +10

    This whole video made me want to order dominos even more.

  • @missidoleyes
    @missidoleyes 4 роки тому

    Josh this is epic !!! I know you are on a different boat right now but I wish you start to cook again.

  • @TZ4789
    @TZ4789 6 років тому +7

    Got an ad for Papa John's in the middle. Nice try, Papa

  • @vanessagonzalez8621
    @vanessagonzalez8621 5 років тому +1

    New sub, not even a minute in and I’m so happy with this channel

  • @WasserTipps
    @WasserTipps 6 років тому +4

    In Germany a Pizza Costs About 6-8 Euros ( 30cm Diameter )

    • @notbanksy2977
      @notbanksy2977 6 років тому +2

      Not at Dominos in Germany, lol. You pay up around 15-20 euro for a large one. You pay 6-8 euros in Italian Pizza places or maybe in a Kebab Shop. 30 cm are 12 Inches, Brothers Green are American, they don't use cm.

    • @julianmenon3673
      @julianmenon3673 6 років тому

      Marti not with me its 10-15 for a lage one at dominos

  • @klcampy
    @klcampy 5 років тому +1

    I am literally drooling right now

  • @sammmmmmmmmmmmmD
    @sammmmmmmmmmmmmD 5 років тому +3

    The cost of not having any mess to clean up with a dominoes - priceless

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 5 років тому

      Oh no, I have to spend five minutes splashing a few pans and plates in some water.

  • @AlbertusVanSchalkwyk
    @AlbertusVanSchalkwyk 6 років тому

    I made my own pizza for the first time week. For the cost of 2 dominoes pizzas I made 6 pizzas, and the quality was much better. Also did it with a double sided grill and wraps, was easy.

  • @blankspace0000
    @blankspace0000 5 років тому +8

    TIL: food is more expensive where I live than in other places.

  • @suri4Musiq
    @suri4Musiq 6 років тому

    You guys are soo much fun and soo amazing ;)

  • @RyokoAsakuraLastFan
    @RyokoAsakuraLastFan 6 років тому +34

    Someone didn't use a promo code

  • @albertmachtfrei1678
    @albertmachtfrei1678 6 років тому

    Love the idea of these budget cooking videos. Much appreciated!

  • @Timinator62
    @Timinator62 6 років тому +4

    Be sure to brown the Meat Balls on both sides 8^) ....um yeah, but what about the other sides?

  • @mooaaron
    @mooaaron 6 років тому

    For the time you spent going to the market to get your feast supplies, you can always get a large carry out one topping dominos pizza for 7.99 (8$) but they also have promotions for 5.99 (6$)....
    My go-to is little ceazers hot and ready for 5$

  • @robertodegiorgio2257
    @robertodegiorgio2257 6 років тому +4

    i think that domino's is crazy expensive, in italy for just €3.5-€5 you can get the exact same kind of pizza.

  • @ferbonho
    @ferbonho 6 років тому

    i had a domino's ad in this video. good for you domino's marketing money well spent ⌝⌝