Dollar Tree Thanksgiving Dinner from Scratch?!

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  • Опубліковано 20 лис 2023
  • I wanted to see if it was possible to make a thanksgiving dinner from scratch with ingredients from Dollar Tree. I shopped at 3 different Dollar Tree locations, I cooked for 2 days, and if you had to buy everything the total came out to about $75, but honestly, we ended up with a pretty spectacular meal that I personally feel like nobody would ever know was made entirely from Dollar Tree.
    Links to any recipes referenced:
    Stuffing: www.callmebetty.com/make-ahea...
    Pie Crust: www.ambitiouskitchen.com/perf...
    Pumpkin Pie: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234...
    Make ahead mashed potatoes: www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/...
    Tangy glazed ham: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/245...
    No yeast dinner rolls: feastandfarm.com/no-knead-no-...
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  • @genia3kids1
    @genia3kids1 7 місяців тому +561

    Honey.....You dont give your channel enough credit. I love your channel. Your well spoken, creative, organized and the filming is excellent. Dont stop!!

    • @carlys.3858
      @carlys.3858 7 місяців тому +20

      Agreed! Kinda feels like I'm hanging out with a friend

    • @sharonoldham4374
      @sharonoldham4374 7 місяців тому +9

      Totally agree 😊

    • @TheCommonGardenTater1
      @TheCommonGardenTater1 7 місяців тому +8

      A Lady.... I adore her being.

    • @wendoxia
      @wendoxia 7 місяців тому +12

      Agreed. I want to be friends and hang out in her kitchen.

    • @eathomelive
      @eathomelive 7 місяців тому +6

      Agreed

  • @sparklearmy
    @sparklearmy 7 місяців тому +250

    Did anyone else appreciate the genuine surprise/wonder of that "Aah!" when we saw the ham rose????? LOVED IT!

    • @koreanchick1417
      @koreanchick1417 7 місяців тому +11

      It was adorable 😊

    • @barbwall3678
      @barbwall3678 7 місяців тому +4

      Pretty but too much dang work!😮 Would have helped hold their shape by putting them in muffin tins.

    • @kimhumphrey4053
      @kimhumphrey4053 7 місяців тому +6

      @@barbwall3678My first thought was that she was going to bake in muffin tins! They turned out beautifully though! What a great idea!

    • @Tropicalpisces
      @Tropicalpisces 4 дні тому

      I thought the rosettes of ham were very pretty.. and they looked like they browned up yummily

  • @anniemouse9649
    @anniemouse9649 7 місяців тому +614

    OMG! I had no idea frozen fries could be made into mashed potatoes. Rebecca, you win the cooking internet!

    • @amandagilds681
      @amandagilds681 7 місяців тому +42

      It's not all of them, the Dollar tree one specifically haven't already been fried I believe.

    • @susanprather5962
      @susanprather5962 7 місяців тому +3

      Genius!

    • @EeveelutionStorm
      @EeveelutionStorm 7 місяців тому +23

      You could also use diced hashbrowns or shredded hashbrowns too.

    • @CharlesCooperGetsItDone
      @CharlesCooperGetsItDone 7 місяців тому +12

      Dollar tree sells actual mashed potatoes in a box/bag, so…?

    • @amandagilds681
      @amandagilds681 7 місяців тому +33

      @@CharlesCooperGetsItDone yeah but the point of this video was that she was making everything from scratch so these potatoes were as close as she could get to scratch

  • @SweetIrony0
    @SweetIrony0 7 місяців тому +248

    An hour long!? I'm so excited!!! Your channel is my FAVORITE budget cooking channel to watch. You're realistic and take into account so many situations/scenarios. It's beyond impressive. ❤😊

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd 7 місяців тому +168

    So someone says you can't make an entire Thanksgiving Dinner from scratch with Dollar Tree Ingredients. Don't even bother. Rebecca says "hold my whisk and see for dinner (you are bringing the wine)". Every time I think you can't possibly top your last video you knock it out of the park. #MarthaStewartWho?

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +40

      haha I wanted to see if it could be done and I think mission accomplished!

    • @Tropicalpisces
      @Tropicalpisces 4 дні тому

      ​@@DollarTreeDinnersI VERY much agree, mission accomplished!!! You are such an important resource for so many people. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @LewisDruid
    @LewisDruid 7 місяців тому +152

    As a newer viewer (started watching a month or two ago), I’ve fallen in love with your channel! I’m a disabled vet and with my fiancé being the only one working and me being on fixed income, the inflation is really starting to take its toll. I started showing him your videos because I told him I want to start shopping at the dollar tree so we can save some money and there are so many recipes in this video that look like a lot of fun to try!
    Thank you so much for making these videos 😁
    P.S. LOVE the long form videos, very chill and cozy to watch while cooking, cleaning, or eating

    • @iamthephoenixnyc
      @iamthephoenixnyc 7 місяців тому +8

      Thank you so much for your service and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and the rest of your holidays

    • @IndieCindy3
      @IndieCindy3 7 місяців тому +12

      First off, I wanted to start by saying thank you for your service! I am no expert by any means, but I would advise against believing that shopping at Dollar Tree (or any other dollar store) will save you money. Grocery stores have a lot of decent sales, and sometimes you can get canned goods at 2 or 3 (or sometimes 5 or more) for a buck or two. Also, the quantities at the Dollar Tree will be small, and the quality won’t always be top-notch. I have nothing against Dollar Tree as I myself shop there. I just think it’s wise to know where to shop for certain items.

    • @emmel4fun
      @emmel4fun 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@IndieCindy3For example, a can of green beans are $1.25 at DT and at Winco they were $.50 before Thanksgiving.

    • @loveinthematrix
      @loveinthematrix 7 місяців тому +3

      God bless y'all

    • @IndieCindy3
      @IndieCindy3 7 місяців тому +6

      @@emmel4fun exactly! I think so many of us have fallen into the trap of thinking we’re getting a bargain deal/we’re saving money because we’re shopping where most things are primarily sold for a dollar.

  • @cosmicjosie
    @cosmicjosie 7 місяців тому +84

    Yay an hour long vid from the g.o.a.t of budget meals ☺️🎉

  • @fabulousfaith6886
    @fabulousfaith6886 7 місяців тому +54

    The mash 🍍 would be great thrown into carrot cake. Nice menu!

  • @natashahall4958
    @natashahall4958 7 місяців тому +51

    Another idea for the main course if someone doesn't do ham is turkey roll ups. Some sliced turkey deli meat wrap slices around stuffing, place in baking dish and cover with gravy. Bake for 20 mins at 375. I do this all the time . I got the idea from something similar that we make at the school cafeteria I work at called " Turkey Supreme"

    • @ruthvolk8340
      @ruthvolk8340 7 місяців тому +5

      That sounds fun and delicious!

    • @HellofromCloudEleven
      @HellofromCloudEleven 7 місяців тому +4

      Yummy!

    • @BerryBerry1465
      @BerryBerry1465 7 місяців тому +4

      That's a great idea.

    • @hello-vs4me
      @hello-vs4me 5 місяців тому +1

      Great will make got 10 pound turkey in freezer aldi had turkey 52 cents a pound

  • @QueenNamJi
    @QueenNamJi 7 місяців тому +57

    $75 is a great price, I got my turkey and ham for free, as well as making pumpkin puree from a free pumpkin and my thanks giving was still over $100, even with sales and bogo deals.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +24

      I'm so budget conscious that I sometimes forget what's considered cheap nowadays haha

    • @eileengalindo4949
      @eileengalindo4949 7 місяців тому +14

      I was talking with my husband about everything.. told him I’m too pregnant and working too much with having to come home and cook dinner and deal with the toddler, I wasn’t up for cooking this year. we ordered from Cracker Barrel the take home dinner for $150. I told him it was very nice to have everything prepped. If I had done it all I probably would have spent way more than that and still had a lot of prep to do. Everything tasted really good. No dry chicken breast. We might do this again.

    • @jlamb199
      @jlamb199 7 місяців тому +10

      ​@@DollarTreeDinnersI think a bunch of us felt like we wanted to fly over to your kitchen, take it over like a Brigade of Fairy God People and do of ALL the clean-up for you. ❤😂

    • @Tia.H
      @Tia.H 7 місяців тому

      I love that idea, @@eileengalindo4949! Holidays can be stressful enough as it is, so anything that can be done to make life easier is a must, even if it's just sometimes. Congratulations on your baby!

    • @mamat1213
      @mamat1213 7 місяців тому +6

      ⁠@@DollarTreeDinnersyes but keep in mind you spent more bc the challenge was cooking from scratch. If you had just bought potato flakes, prepared pie crust, box stuffing, a can cream of mushroom and green beans, velveeta or box Mac cheese etc you would have saved more than $20. Plus most folks have seasoning, sugar, milk, eggs, butter or flour in the pantry. So it’s possible to make all this for $50 or less! I’m nuts so I did my own list and with the minimal ingredients I came up with about $28 including tax!

  • @JoyGin222
    @JoyGin222 7 місяців тому +49

    Mix in a smidge of Worcestershire Sauce to your Green Bean Casserole. It’s so good

    • @eathomelive
      @eathomelive 7 місяців тому +13

      If you don't have that, the original Campbell's recipe uses soy sauce. I do the Worchestershire myself.

  • @singerg02
    @singerg02 7 місяців тому +117

    AN HOUR LONG!? Oooooh, what a treat!! The longer episodes are so relaxing and fun to watch. I'm super excited. 😍🩷

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +19

      Hope you enjoy!

    • @MrChristopherMolloy
      @MrChristopherMolloy 7 місяців тому +4

      ​​​@@DollarTreeDinnersI just stumbled across your channel and I think it's great! Not sure The $1.25 Tree is always the best value, especially when you have an ALDI or Walmart nearby, but I love the concept.
      I'm tempted to try and do "From Scratch" pizza (they don't sell yeast, but I can create a natural sourdough starter) 🤔
      Happy Thanksgiving and All the Best! ✌️

    • @MrChristopherMolloy
      @MrChristopherMolloy 7 місяців тому +1

      ...maybe the sell "Nutritional Yeast" in the vitamin section? 💡

    • @gingerhitzke9185
      @gingerhitzke9185 7 місяців тому +5

      Totally agree! Her voice is so soothing that I actually listen to her videos to help me fall asleep.

    • @Jwhite108
      @Jwhite108 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@MrChristopherMolloyIt's not about being the best value or cheapest. She does it for people who live in food desserts where $ stores are all they have close enough to get too...
      On some videos works in other stores for comparisons and what not..

  • @historyish7873
    @historyish7873 7 місяців тому +126

    This is inspiring and wonderful. Everyone deserves a Thanksgiving dinner. And this looks filling and satisfying, for body and soul. Bless you for your content. You are helping so many.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +16

      Thank you so much! Happy thanksgiving!

    • @kathygoforth52
      @kathygoforth52 7 місяців тому +1

    • @sherrywyleta3519
      @sherrywyleta3519 7 місяців тому +1

      Rebecca for the win! Amazing job! I really like your channel. I love your creativity! Keep’em coming and I’ll keep watching 😊

  • @HOOKEMHORNSGAL1978
    @HOOKEMHORNSGAL1978 7 місяців тому +49

    I enjoy your videos immensely. I watch them and then I listen to them when I’m trying to relax at night. Thank you for the effort and content. I appreciate you.

  • @eliza2309
    @eliza2309 7 місяців тому +32

    im not even from the US, we don't have Thanksgiving nor Dollar Tree but your videos are so fascinating. You're very smart and you're helping so manny people with your videos!! Keep it up

  • @apriltownsend8463
    @apriltownsend8463 7 місяців тому +78

    You made my maternal grandmother's exact stuffing (minus the peppers lol) and she hadn't made it in decades before she died in 2015. Thankfully, my mom still has the recipe so she can make it for me. Almost made me cry watching you make it because I miss her so much.

    • @ruthvolk8340
      @ruthvolk8340 7 місяців тому +7

      So sweet. I make my mom's pumpkin pie every year. I miss her amazing cooking, but am grateful to have some of her recipes.

    • @carladaniels7910
      @carladaniels7910 6 місяців тому

      April, please share your recipe..

    • @apriltownsend8463
      @apriltownsend8463 6 місяців тому +2

      @@carladaniels7910 It’s the same thing she did only you don’t add peppers but she had to since they were mixed. White sandwich bread broken up, turkey or chicken broth to soak, chopped onions, and seasoning just like you would season a cornbread dressing. No meat in it. That’s why I love it.

  • @scottrogue946
    @scottrogue946 7 місяців тому +113

    The French Fry to mashed potato hack is ingenious especially for people who don’t like instant potatoes. If you don’t have eggs you can substitute 1/4 cup of buttermilk. Thank you for the video. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

    • @KrystyneY
      @KrystyneY 7 місяців тому +4

      Who has buttermilk?

    • @newkingdom6750
      @newkingdom6750 7 місяців тому +4

      Flax seed is good sub for eggs too

    • @briannagarrett5022
      @briannagarrett5022 7 місяців тому +2

      I cut up Fry's and use them for breakfast potatoes. You can probably make some potato pancakes as well.

    • @newkingdom6750
      @newkingdom6750 7 місяців тому +4

      @KrystyneY Just add 1 Tbsp of lemon or vinegar to 1 c. milk and that's basically buttermilk. I never buy it:)

  • @beckystone7994
    @beckystone7994 7 місяців тому +29

    You did a great job and truthfully $75.00 for a Thsnksgiving , Christmas or any special occasion meal is not to much especially considering the large stay of delicious food you made !! The only suggestion I would make to save money is to use a couple of boxes of boxed Mac and cheese snd make a smaller amount of cheese sauce maybe 1/2 as much and mix in with the boxed Mac and cheese after it’s made and just mix in the additional cheese sauce ! And if you make sweet potato casserole in place of the pumpkin pie you could use the left over puréed pineapple in with the sweet potatoes ! But I think you did a great job with your meal it all looked delicious !! I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones !! 🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

  • @deeriehs4777
    @deeriehs4777 7 місяців тому +35

    Girl, your macaroni and cheese is making me drool on my phone and that mashed potato hack with the french fries has blown my mind! You’re so real and down to earth and a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work!❤

    • @SarafinaSummers
      @SarafinaSummers 7 місяців тому

      OMG! Me too. There was almost a river of drool going past my feet.

  • @genevajohnson2378
    @genevajohnson2378 7 місяців тому +45

    I love this video. It's great to see that it really is possible to make a homemade holiday dinner from Dollar Tree.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +12

      It was super fun and interesting to do, I probably couldn’t have pulled it off even a year ago, I’ve learned a lot in the past year about dollar tree and being creative

  • @crescentmoon374
    @crescentmoon374 7 місяців тому +14

    the frozen french fries idea is Genius !! and what DO you mean you are always surprised when anyone makes any of your DT meals ? GIRL.... you have a huge following of COURSE we are making your meals !!!

  • @xingcat
    @xingcat 7 місяців тому +25

    Those deli ham roses were amazing! What a cool trick, even just to use on a make-your-own-sandwich board. I love how innovative all this is.

    • @RunLikeHelen-be6sz
      @RunLikeHelen-be6sz 7 місяців тому +1

      I agree, they would be perfect on a honey bun with a slice of cheese!

  • @jwlundgren
    @jwlundgren 7 місяців тому +16

    Watching you from Sweden as I cook my own "thanksgiving" dinner. I made the thanksgiving casserole from last year when visiting in Texas for a regular weeknight meal. It turned out well. When I was first divorced in 2004, I had to do my grocery shopping at Dollar Tree. they were alot more limited then. Now it is amazing.

  • @selkie_dream5039
    @selkie_dream5039 7 місяців тому +46

    For the pineapple mash, you could sub some for banana in banana bread, use in morning glory muffins, or make a modified pineapple upside down cake or cupcakes by mixing with brown sugar & butter and putting in before batter.

  • @marshal8981
    @marshal8981 7 місяців тому +27

    Good job!
    A couple of ideas for you...
    Mayonnaise can be used in mashed potatoes, they don't need anything else.
    Try a pumpkin icebox cake which is definitely a day-ahead recipe... a can of pumpkin, the usual seasonings as would be in a pie, a container of Cool Whip, and a box of graham crackers (I use chocolate ones). Combine everything except the crackers. Then layer the pumpkin mixture with the crackers. You can make individual ones, it can be a loaf or square, it all depends on how you want to present it. Refrigerated overnight It can be frozen too. (When I first came up with this, I called it a torte.)

  • @cmariebsa
    @cmariebsa 7 місяців тому +21

    I learn so many things from you. Who knew frozen french fries could be used for mashed potatoes? Not I. Thank you for your videos.

    • @lauraspicks7114
      @lauraspicks7114 7 місяців тому +1

      me either, can't wait to try it myself !

  • @marisa3434
    @marisa3434 7 місяців тому +14

    I always have to make sure I’m ready with food when I watch your videos otherwise I end up sitting here starving lol 😅 hi from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +3

      I love seeing my international viewers! thank you so much for watching!

  • @Nerak7219
    @Nerak7219 7 місяців тому +13

    Those ham flowers are absolutely adorable! I'm totally impressed with your creativity and flexibility with this meal. Well done!

  • @onahealthynote3838
    @onahealthynote3838 7 місяців тому +31

    I love your content so much! Take that mushy pineapple and add brown sugar and use for pineapple upside down cake. It’s actually good with the crushed pineapples. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

  • @tinashort9098
    @tinashort9098 7 місяців тому +31

    I think it’s just great to see someone as young as you cooking from scratch!! Or cooking at all😂😂. My daughter is older than you, she’s 39, and can barely make boxed Mac and cheese😂. I tried to teach her how to cook but she just doesn’t like it!! My grandkids depend on me for the good stuff!!!😂😂. This video was great!! Who woulda thunk you could make mashed taters outta frozen French fries???!!!!!

    • @emmel4fun
      @emmel4fun 7 місяців тому +3

      It's never too late, though. I've baked since before my teen years but I learned how to cook in my forties (closer to fifty) and now I love it. I wish I had learned a lot sooner.

    • @retroholic5628
      @retroholic5628 3 місяці тому

      Your daughter sounds like my mom! My grandma is a great cook but my mom never learned or wanted to cook. I, however love cooking and it gives me a sense of pride. Now baking from scratch I can’t do (too exact) so I’m good with boxed cakes and maybe making a homemade topping.

  • @five_pennies
    @five_pennies 7 місяців тому +5

    One restaurant I used to work at used chicken base (bouillion in paste form) in their mashed potato recipe. It was cream, chicken base, garlic, white pepper, and white cheddar. So you're on to us by using veg bouillion powder! It's a game changer in so many recipes.

  • @stillhuntre55
    @stillhuntre55 7 місяців тому +20

    THANK YOU! Canadian Thanksgiving is long past, but Xmas is coming and the price of Canadian groceries are skyrocketing so high they are discussing it in Parliament! This is allowing me a huge sigh of relief that I might actually be able to have a proper Christmas dinner. You're a gem for doing all this work!

    • @hadiyah212
      @hadiyah212 6 місяців тому

      Look into odd bunch, they sell the produce that isn't commercially pretty for cheap and deliver it to your door. Like a box with over what's now $100 of fruit and veg for $25.

  • @andreajimenez2895
    @andreajimenez2895 7 місяців тому +9

    Amazing video! I had my boyfriend watch with me and his mouth was drooling! We are recreating every dish 😀 love your channel and the work you put into each video ❤

  • @bluedazz
    @bluedazz 7 місяців тому +7

    "That Lisa Dawn" makes meals from Dollar Tree. I totally enjoyed your effort. Many people could use this perspective. You did a great job. This was a fantastic meal.. Everything looked so very good.

  • @emilybrown3288
    @emilybrown3288 7 місяців тому +3

    This being $75 makes me so impressed with myself that at my local expensive grocery store called Tops Friendly Markets I got a 5 lb bone in turkey breast for $16.67 and you got ALL the sides free with purchase of turkey breast. I got box of stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, frozen veggies, dinner rolls and even a 2liter and reusable bag. All for around $20 after I bought gravy mix and turkey broth. Fed my family of 3 (and a spoiled cat) multiple meals, and freezing some turkey for soup

  • @sandicollins4000
    @sandicollins4000 7 місяців тому +30

    Rebecca, you did a great job on this dinner. I loved your reaction to the ham roses and they looked delicious! The frozen fries to mashed potatoes, genius! Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🦃

  • @colinkaak9874
    @colinkaak9874 7 місяців тому +10

    I have been cooking for ages, but I always learn some new hints from you! Love the ham roses!

  • @angel2483
    @angel2483 7 місяців тому +17

    for an hour long video, very impressed. All chill, relax, like we all are there with you. Looks yummy! This is what we used to do every single year back in the day. And even more stuff to cook. Soo glad do not have to anymore!

  • @Lan..
    @Lan.. 7 місяців тому +9

    Really appreciate this video thank you for posting. Also thank you for choosing to edit it in chronological order as it helps with figuring out the order to do things in (which takes a lot of mental energy for me).

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +5

      I thought that might be the case, it’s hard to figure out how to make everything come together at once

  • @VernaMarie
    @VernaMarie 7 місяців тому +8

    Wow now that is a great way to save. I think the ham roses are beautiful. A pie tip: always cut two slices makes the first easier to get out. Thank you for sharing all of your tips!

  • @lindaandrusko508
    @lindaandrusko508 7 місяців тому +13

    Great job Rebecca! The ham roses are the cutest thing I've ever seen. You are so creative & talented. One of the things I copied from you & made was easy mac & cheese from a box, without boiling pasta first. Turned out awesome & so easy. Today, instead of fighting crowds in Costco for my favorite pumpkin pie, I'm going to make an easy pumpkin bread using white cake mix as a base, plus prepping sweet potato casserole, & stuffing. Mashed potatoes will be from the package of instant, & trying out a 1 1/2 pound turkey tenderloin, with turkey gravy of course. I'm cooking for myself, but with all the leftovers, I'll divide meals into the prep containers & freeze them so each meal is enough for just me. Thanks for all the ideas. I got all 13 things on my list today from Dollar Tree. Woo hoo! Easy peasy. :) Happy Thanksgiving. ♥

  • @tammiepowell2818
    @tammiepowell2818 7 місяців тому +14

    Absolutely amazing, as always!
    I’ve said it before but an extreme thank you, Rebecca, for all that you do. You will always be a part of my extended “family” and seeing my dad through his hospice journey. He absolutely loved watching your videos and trying your dollar tree meals.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +10

      I love that so much Tammie, my condolences always for the loss of your father, I am so glad to hear that my videos brought him some comfort during hospice

  • @sharonr.177
    @sharonr.177 7 місяців тому +7

    I can't wait to try the ham flowers! I think they would be pretty to serve with a salad!

  • @Nylorac83
    @Nylorac83 7 місяців тому +9

    Saw them praising your Thanksgiving meal on tv! Work it girl. I’m proud of you!🎉❤

  • @user-hx6wt9dh7w
    @user-hx6wt9dh7w 7 місяців тому +19

    Love the idea of using French fries for mashed potatoes this would be a great idea for people who live in rural areas because they are frozen and could be stored longer.

  • @Tamara_D
    @Tamara_D 7 місяців тому +10

    Pineapple pulp to Italian ice. Could use a bit of the syrup to sweeten. French fries to mashed, brilliant! Great job!🎉🌟 🏆

  • @mariadt3212
    @mariadt3212 7 місяців тому +6

    Hi Rebecca, I have to tell you how impressed I am with this video. I have watched every one of your videos, but this one is my favorite. You did an amazing job with humble ingredients from Dollar Store. My favorite was the ham roses and the pie. I think the pie just needed a few more minutes in the oven. Again, congratulations, and I can wait to see your next video. God bless you and your loved ones, too.
    Maria, from CT

  • @helenshack2838
    @helenshack2838 7 місяців тому +10

    Rebecca. Next time you shop at dollar tree buy yourself an apron. No more flour dust or gravy stains on your clothes.
    • Save your pineapple mash for future muffins or add together to make a Banana/ pineapple loaf. That mash can be frozen until you need it. The other option is to add it to a smoothy.
    ** The ham roses you created could be baked in a muffin tin in order to keep its shape.
    Excellent job on your thanksgiving meal. Well done. A viewer from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

    • @BerryBerry1465
      @BerryBerry1465 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes, I was thinking the ham roses in a muffin tin too.❤

  • @jackpotjenny7525
    @jackpotjenny7525 7 місяців тому +7

    I love watching your channel. Awesome how you made Thanksgiving dinner all from scratch. Just wanted to let you know that I didn’t find the video chaotic at all. You do a great job!

  • @reneehenry7448
    @reneehenry7448 7 місяців тому +8

    Girl, you are awesome! I'm feeling so inspired!! I really want to try the mashed potatoes from fries!! Who knew?!?! And ya know... $75 is not bad for serving 8 people a holiday meal. Happy Thanksgiving Rebecca!

  • @wendoxia
    @wendoxia 7 місяців тому +6

    I don’t know if all these things are going to be leftovers, but I am obsessed with this new viral stuffing waffle situation where you cook your leftover stuffing in a waffle maker and it makes a stuffing cracker and you serve your turkey in potatoes and cranberry sauce, and everything else on top… it looked like a little leftover stuffing, so I thought you might want to give it a try

  • @reneeholt5258
    @reneeholt5258 7 місяців тому +6

    What a great long content video! It felt like hanging out in the kitchen with you 😊 You're one of the few channels I look forward to watching. My son and I have made some of the recipes you've made or been inspired to create something different. Dollar Tree has always been one of our go-to stores. But you've outdone yourself with this Thanksgiving dinner! Bravo!🎉

  • @muddyshoesgardener
    @muddyshoesgardener 7 місяців тому +8

    Yay! My favorite video meal prepper making a nice dinner with ingredients from my favorite store! You make a person feel good again ( even though times are rough). Thank you!

  • @marissatennyson3728
    @marissatennyson3728 7 місяців тому +8

    I love your videos, and watch them faithfully! Your leftover "pineapple mash" could be added to cream cheese, maybe even with some cranberry sauce or relish stirred in, as a yummy bagel or muffin spread!

  • @esthermitchell646
    @esthermitchell646 7 місяців тому +6

    Hello DTD, I couldn't stop watching what a fantastic job you did. You can save money and make a great Thanksgiving meal. You could also double or triple the recipe depending on how many are coming. I started watching you at 3:30 AM because I couldn't sleep. Yes, the supermarket was expensive. I should have gone to the dollar tree. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

  • @beckymccomas2644
    @beckymccomas2644 7 місяців тому +12

    I really enjoyed, and appreciate, all the work you put into making this video. I would have loved to have been there with you tasting everything. In my lifetime I have made many made from scratch holiday dinners and it can be very stressful. Your dinner looked amazing. The ham "roses" were gorgeous. Thank you so much, again. Praying that you have a blessed Thanksgiving. Much love to you and your family. ~ Becky ~

  • @lynnedavenport3298
    @lynnedavenport3298 7 місяців тому +8

    You should be so proud of yourself. That meal looks absolutely delicious!

  • @susanwilson1308
    @susanwilson1308 7 місяців тому +5

    Wow I love your channel. Have been a fan from the beginning. 🥰 . Your creativity is amazing 👌. It's helpful that you show that using dollar tree products is very possible. Especially in these financially challenging times. Everything is just super expensive💰 😪 . I feel like alot of single mom's or single dad's will appreciate all the tips and great recipes you provide. There should be no shame in having to shop at dollar tree. Thank you so much for being so caring. I hope you have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving 🦃🥧 with your family. 🤟🥰. Thanks from Susan Wilson in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 🦃

  • @TheatreKiller
    @TheatreKiller 7 місяців тому +6

    You’re the best girl. I have no intention of ever making these, but it’s awesome to see and show you can do anything with limited options

  • @trinity1168
    @trinity1168 7 місяців тому +7

    Just came across your UA-cam and I’m so happy I did! So simple and looks amazing! I can’t wait to watch all your videos!

  • @tinablair2206
    @tinablair2206 7 місяців тому +6

    Oh my goodness, you knocked it out of the park!!! I love, love, love this! I appreciate the effort that you put into making this meal and this video! I love your channel. You are a rock star!

  • @sandy-pf9bb
    @sandy-pf9bb 7 місяців тому +7

    What fun! I was so excited that this was a long one. I am alone so this is my cooking with a family for Thanksgiving!! I absolutely loved the ham roses, so pretty!!! I watched you make them with the excitement of a 5 year old.
    I am going out in early am for groceries - french fries for sure, the price of potatoes is terrible and lately not very good. Such a great idea.
    Don't be surprised that we make your meals. I've been cooking for longer than I'm telling and I learn something new every time I watch. Thank you for this video.
    I hope you and those you love have the best Thanksgiving ever. Enjoy knowing how much you have helped others feel that they had an abundant day. One thing that hurts about being poor is feeling a lack of happiness and excitement. Not seeing anything to celebrate.
    Not feeling poor leads to more gratitude which is of course Thanksgiving. I believe many more people will feel fed, grateful, and full of thanks bc of you. 🙂
    (One thought about the dishes: if you had food to eat and people to eat it with, isn’t washing dishes a small price?)

  • @LoriFalce
    @LoriFalce 7 місяців тому +2

    I love the main-dish adaptation of the charcuterie board meat roses! Super cute and what a way to make an inexpensive product not just acceptable for a special dinner but an absolute showstopper.

  • @stephaniepapaleo9001
    @stephaniepapaleo9001 7 місяців тому +6

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!🍽 That Thanksgiving dinner was awesome! Im thinking since I don’t have to cook a dinner for family I’d use these ideas so I can make some casseroles for my work week & busy weekends!
    Your scratch recipes looked wonderful and even tho you had a lot of dishes to wash/scrub, you know all of us here appreciated your taking the time to plan, shop, cook/bake/serve/edit this video!! 🦃 🍁🧡🧡🤎🧡🧡❤️

  • @sandeereyes6854
    @sandeereyes6854 7 місяців тому +5

    I think that you are absolutely amazing I love your content and I have taken several of your ideas I have a Dollar Tree literally next door to my office and I have been making inexpensive lunches thanks to your influence thank you so much for sharing have a wonderful holiday

  • @pearsrtasty3326
    @pearsrtasty3326 7 місяців тому +8

    Team Smooth and Creamy, but it also needs some gravy. Thanksgiving is nothing with out gravy, because you pour it all over your potatoes, and your stuffing and your meat :D I won't be having thanksgiving this year, so this was a nice treat to watch :D Thank you for your video and ideas on how to make a less expensive thanksgiving/christmas meal. To me, christmas is just a repeat of thanksgiving, although, I would make turkey on thanksgiving and ham on christmas. thanks again! #smooth&creamy
    Edit: $75 usually buys you just your turkey, or ham. That is awesome that you were able to make THAT much food on $75. And feeding a lot of people at the same time. People would be full coming from your dollar tree thanksgiving, that is for sure.

  • @lindanelson4526
    @lindanelson4526 7 місяців тому +3

    The whole meal was amazing, but those ham roses were beautiful. I wish I could be a guest at your table!

  • @Suzy12678
    @Suzy12678 7 місяців тому +3

    Greta job - proves you can do a lot with even dollar tree items. Thanks always!

  • @thriftyandniftyideas4902
    @thriftyandniftyideas4902 7 місяців тому +3

    I love all your videos, but I think this is the best video you've made...everything looks so delicious and the fact you made it from scratch is amazing. Those ham roses are so cute!

  • @ryanboselowitz8048
    @ryanboselowitz8048 7 місяців тому +5

    I watched the whole video and loved it so so much! You do such great things and man you put so so much work into this video!! ❤️

  • @janmclain6301
    @janmclain6301 7 місяців тому +2

    I can't actually cook anymore (I'm 70 and disabled), but I LOVE watching your videos and reminiscing about when I still could. I always cooked from scratch, like you, and also somehow always managed to wear black when using flour! LOL Please never stop sharing these.

  • @ahennigh84
    @ahennigh84 7 місяців тому +3

    I absolutely love how attainable you make these dishes! The mashed potatoes hack is brilliant and the ham roses were so beautiful! I love love love your videos!

  • @donnablair7504
    @donnablair7504 7 місяців тому +3

    So impressed! You were so well spoken and explain things so well. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.

  • @jjuju125
    @jjuju125 7 місяців тому +3

    You are the best with frugality and making it good I swear. Hands down my favorite channel!

  • @qo8175
    @qo8175 7 місяців тому +4

    You are very articulate and I love your thanksgiving dinner! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤

  • @diannapianna2333
    @diannapianna2333 7 місяців тому +3

    I enjoy your videos! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I especially liked the ham florets - so cute. I may have to try doing those. Keep up the good work! ❤

  • @susaneads1590
    @susaneads1590 7 місяців тому +3

    You Really impressed me! The Mac n' Cheese, Ham Rosettes ( beautiful) are Amazing! Good job Honey! 😊

  • @lisamr40
    @lisamr40 7 місяців тому +4

    I was so excited to see this video was so long!! I absolutely love stuffing! My mom always made 2, one plain and one that was made with the inners of the turkey (i didn't eat that one, lol)! I congratulate you on an exceptional dinner! The best thing anyone can do,if they're cooking, is to plan and do anything and everything you can do ahead of the actual day. As of today, I have the stuffing, sweet potatoes, pies and green bean casserole all ready to bake. You did a fabulous job. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope you and your family had an incredible holiday! ❤❤❤ btw, loved those ham roses!!🌹🌹

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +3

      Love an easy make ahead thanksgiving! I'm also glad to see you all enjoy the longer videos! Happy thanksgiving!

  • @mighty_01
    @mighty_01 7 місяців тому +3

    This is an easy process, you made Thanksgiving a simple flavorful meal. Keeping the budget friendly holiday! Joyful!

  • @GwenDeeful
    @GwenDeeful 7 місяців тому +3

    This was so interesting. I was surprised at how great the food looked. I also did not know that you could use frozen fries to make mashed potatoes.

  • @marymitchell8717
    @marymitchell8717 7 місяців тому +5

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! Great idea with the frozen fries!
    Also: you should take that frozen pineapple mash and freeze it! You can eat it like shaved ice, or mix it into a pina colada!

    • @jenniferlisow2901
      @jenniferlisow2901 7 місяців тому +1

      I was looking for someone else to mention Pina colada with the pineapple mash. I bet it would taste delicious frozen.

  • @rubyjackson5630
    @rubyjackson5630 7 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic video! I have never seen mashed potatoes from French fries but definitely going to try that! When your 66 and hands don't work the way they used too its great to have shortcuts in cooking. Everything looks delicious 😋 You have a great Thanksgiving with family and friends! God Bless! 😊

  • @katrinaschuster6341
    @katrinaschuster6341 7 місяців тому +2

    LETS get this amazing lady to 100k by the end of the year.. EVeryone share with a friend.. she makes being grocery poor taste better!!! Thank you

  • @somethingoldsomethingnew2199
    @somethingoldsomethingnew2199 7 місяців тому +2

    The whole hour just flew by! You did such a wonderful job on this video and all of your dishes looked so delicious!

  • @esmith712
    @esmith712 7 місяців тому +4

    Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 I'm enjoying your video while eating a frozen burrito by myself 😂

  • @sharonoldham4374
    @sharonoldham4374 7 місяців тому +3

    Great video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make the food and video. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

  • @Sweetrottenapple
    @Sweetrottenapple 7 місяців тому +2

    Actually you are just getting better and better every time I watch your new videos! You really went over and beyond this time. The ham roses looked simply spectacular! Those asparagus you made is literally one of my favorite foods, however I've never ever had frozen asparagus before. I'd be really happy to eat a Thanksgiving feast like this! You are awesome ❤Every dish looked perfect and delicious. (I made a pumpkin pie once and it looked nice but it tasted awful..😅) Don't be so hard on yourself please! I love your channel a lot and you are doing a great job ❤Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @ruthvolk8340
    @ruthvolk8340 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice! Those ham roses were adorable. What a creative idea!.The glaze sounded amazing as well. I may have to make those the next time we have company for dinner!

  • @stephiec4062
    @stephiec4062 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow this was so fun to watch! I can tell you were pretty exhausted by the end. Great job! Very impressive 😄

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  7 місяців тому +5

      2 full days of filming, 5 hours of editing, and with my bad internet it took 17 hours to upload 😂😂😂

  • @cherylmacentee3401
    @cherylmacentee3401 7 місяців тому +5

    Definitely going to use those fries for mashed potatoes. The meal looked like all from scratch and no one would know the difference. It's great to know that we ,those not willing to support over inflated prices, can have and enjoy the holidays along with friends and family and everyone goes home happy with a full belly. HAPPY Thanksgiving to all! 😊

  • @intuitivegina
    @intuitivegina 7 місяців тому +1

    I don't watch long videos I don't have the patience I'm a very hyper person. I watched your entire video and totally enjoyed it. Your lovely personality comes through in the video.

  • @dianalanden8129
    @dianalanden8129 7 місяців тому +3

    You did a beautiful job! 🎉

  • @jamescarp
    @jamescarp 7 місяців тому +4

    You did a FANTASTIC!!!!! Job! the little ham roses look amazing! everything from scratch and from the dollar store to boot! kudo's to you Rebecca!!

  • @corinneparker2519
    @corinneparker2519 7 місяців тому +5

    Love this long video. So many wonderful ideas. I never thought of using French fries for mashed potatoes. You are amazing.

  • @kathleendonnelly6077
    @kathleendonnelly6077 7 місяців тому +8

    An hour long video and we get to hang out with you. Happy Thanksgiving to you! So thankful for you.

  • @gwenvann7279
    @gwenvann7279 7 місяців тому +3

    You are amazing! Everything looks delicious!!

  • @subrina1016
    @subrina1016 7 місяців тому +4

    So you can make Watergate salad with that pineapple fluff if you can get your hands on some pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and marshmallows.

  • @lolacorinne5384
    @lolacorinne5384 7 місяців тому +5

    I’m from the Upper Midwest, and it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I saw mac and cheese served at holiday meals; I just can’t get my mind around it. I’ll skip that. BUT I LOVE the ham roses-what a creative and pretty way to cook it! Can’t wait to try that 😸

    • @yvonneconte3040
      @yvonneconte3040 7 місяців тому +3

      In my 56 yrs I've never seen Mac n cheese for holiday dinners either. Thought it was me. Pretty expensive too 9 blocks of cheese at 1.25 each

    • @bethbrec
      @bethbrec 7 місяців тому +2

      I was raised in the Midwest but have been in Texas the past 22 years and I've never seen mac and cheese for Thanksgiving either. Like you, I can't wrap my head around it or even why? This is the first year I've ever seen it on UA-cam. Although it looks tasty, it won't be gracing my Thanksgiving table. Lol. But she did an excellent job on the meal amd overall I was very impressed.

    • @BerryBerry1465
      @BerryBerry1465 7 місяців тому

      Looked good to me. I'd have a serving🤤

    • @debslinker8718
      @debslinker8718 2 місяці тому

      Those ham roses were absolutely beautiful and I will definitely try it in the future. For myself presentation is very important to stimulate my appetite 🙃 😊❤
      I taste with my eyes first 😂

  • @tbarbrick3643
    @tbarbrick3643 7 місяців тому +4

    This is spectacular!! Always love your videos 🎉❤

  • @amandadavenport7517
    @amandadavenport7517 6 місяців тому +1

    I have literally depended on your dollar tree videos during my weekly meal preps. I usually include at least 5 recipes. minimum. from snacks to prep to breakfast or dinners. give yourself CREDIT!! your dollar tree content has saved me