$5 DINNERS | FIVE Fast & EASY Cheap Meal Ideas! | Julia Pacheco

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  • $5 MEALS | QUICK & EASY TASTY RECIPES | WHAT'S FOR DINNER? | CHEAP MEAL IDEAS Cooking from home doesn't have to cost a ton and I am a huge fan of making nutritious and delicious dinners for the lowest amount of money possible. Here are five tasty $5 dinner ideas that I truly think you will love that will help keep that grocery budget down a bit that you can feel good about eating!! As always, I encourage you to adapt these meals to fit your specific needs! I hope you find a recipe you'll want to make again and again. I'm grateful for all the support 💚
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  • @JuliaPacheco
    @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +151

    Thank you so much for being here. I love and appreciate you all so much!! 💗 Here’s five more dinners we love: ua-cam.com/video/XD4ot50QmMo/v-deo.html

    • @BenjamintheTortoise
      @BenjamintheTortoise Рік тому +7

      Julia, you're the best! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and I'm so grateful. I'm sure there are alot of other cooking channels out there... But yours is the only one I've watched and the only one to inspire me to get in the kitchen!!! I'm 47 years old and cooking for the first time. I was always overwhelmed and frustrated learning how to cook. But you make it easy... The recipes are simple and tasty, and I'm enjoying it! Many thanks and much love 😊❤️

    • @kimberlykuhn4724
      @kimberlykuhn4724 Рік тому +1

      The little things mean so much. The messages on the little accent pieces are so sweet. Thank you for spreading the love you do!

    • @t-and
      @t-and Рік тому +1

      Grateful for you Julia! You and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving! Look forward to your gifts of great meal ideas and recipes in December!

    • @kimsmith819
      @kimsmith819 Рік тому +1

      Thank you. Im thinking I may of missed your Friday video 💗

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much! That really means the world to me to hear that you enjoy my channel so much and you have learned so much from it. Thanks so very much for your positive support and I am happy to have you as one of my loyal subscribers🙌🏼

  • @juliacockroft8745
    @juliacockroft8745 Рік тому +736

    Stir your dried gravy mix (or flour) into your potatoes or meat BEFORE adding the liquid to prevent the dried ingredient from clumping. A trick my mother-in-law taught me many years ago. Also, drain the liquids from your beans (except black beans)and other vegetables into your measuring cup then fill with the water needed for the recipe. This will save the nutrients in the juices and add flavor to your dish.

    • @annswann1941
      @annswann1941 Рік тому +33

      Yes on using the can liquid! Even reserve it for a different day, doesn’t need to be in the same dish

    • @annswann1941
      @annswann1941 Рік тому +35

      My favorite pizza is Crazy Crust, just Google recipe, it’s so good and cheap
      Too many people think a ten cent difference in price doesn’t really matter but it adds up quickly so save on that onion and watch the prices. Right now our local market has 10 pounds of rice for $5.49, what a steal! Rice pudding is a yummy breakfast or dessert - add dried cranberries to make it holiday festive 😊 🦃🎄
      I love the real life recipes & tips, thanks Julie

    • @wlknonsonshine
      @wlknonsonshine Рік тому +13

      @@annswann1941 I've never heard of Crazy Crust....but I'm going to check it out!

    • @mollyb1281
      @mollyb1281 Рік тому +10

      @@annswann1941 I just looked up crazy crust pizza, I've never hear of it, can't wait to try it!

    • @vickywray7285
      @vickywray7285 Рік тому +16

      Love the hack for the potato soup, definitely will be trying that!

  • @victoriavandervort
    @victoriavandervort Рік тому +221

    God bless your channel! As a twenty-something that has her first apartment with my fiancé, we are meal planning every week and hitting up Walmart and your recipes have been so delicious and budget-friendly!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +7

      I am so happy to hear that these videos help, Victoria! And good for you guys! Hope you have a great week and thanks for the positive feedback🙌🏼

    • @patriciamcintire
      @patriciamcintire Рік тому +4

      that's really awesome. so happy to hear that.

    • @firebloom02
      @firebloom02 Рік тому

      Omg Im in the same position right now!!

    • @neveforgotten
      @neveforgotten Рік тому

      Victoria is that really you 😮😍🙈

    • @SweetPotatoFreak2024
      @SweetPotatoFreak2024 11 місяців тому

      You are so smart to do this!!

  • @kyoung2918
    @kyoung2918 Рік тому +114

    I used to work in a pizza place and before I finished my shift I would make a pizza to take home. And every time, I would add the garlic butter they used for garlic strips, to my pizza before I added the sauce. The flavour it adds is amazing!

    • @wlknonsonshine
      @wlknonsonshine Рік тому +6

      I do this as well when I use Naan bread.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +11

      I bet that was amazing! Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate your tip🙌🏼

    • @mochamami439
      @mochamami439 Рік тому +5

      I do that when I go to MOD pizza, I always say can you put garlic butter on the crust before the red sauce. 😋

    • @mariap.thisislife8735
      @mariap.thisislife8735 Рік тому +1

      Garlic butter! It does a body good 👍 😋

  • @AGoodVibe
    @AGoodVibe 10 місяців тому +8

    My 4 year old daughter and I made the French bread pizza tonight and it was a hit! I love that I could involve her in the process and she actually ate it! Thank you for these recipes.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  10 місяців тому

      That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your positive comment and so glad you and your daughter enjoyed it💜🙌🏼

  • @barbarajohnson3693
    @barbarajohnson3693 Рік тому +24

    Been on a tight budget this week, made 3 of these already and my hubby is pleased, thank you for all your videos

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for sharing that, Barbara! I’m so happy to hear that those recipes have been a hit with you and your husband. Thank you so very much for watching and I really do appreciate your positive feedback😉💜

  • @Meep55412
    @Meep55412 Рік тому +20

    With my husband going on long-term disability and me staying home to care for him...your meal ideas are soooo helpful! Going to try that potato soup one soon, we just got a bunch of snow~

  • @taxgirlee
    @taxgirlee Рік тому +150

    In the last soup, I would add fresh sliced Zucchini instead of the canned green beans. It would still be within budget and taste so much more fresh!!🤗. Love your budget recipes! I have 11 kids so I just double and triple your recipes!!❤️

    • @shannonscheffel7366
      @shannonscheffel7366 Рік тому +18

      Wow 11 kids! What a blessing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧡

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +22

      Definitely a great suggestion! Thank you so much for sharing that and I hope you enjoy this recipe🙌🏼 and good for you! What an amazing family you have. Hope you have a wonderful week!

    • @blushbaby5278
      @blushbaby5278 Рік тому +2

      That's the way you like it but i don't

    • @lebronshairline4768
      @lebronshairline4768 Рік тому

      Wow

    • @eva5601
      @eva5601 Рік тому +6

      Damn! 11 kids.

  • @laceyhlass6728
    @laceyhlass6728 Рік тому +15

    The potato soup has become one of our favorite camping dinners. It’s so easy to pack and throw together. In fact many of your recipes have become easy and delicious camping recipes for us.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Wow! That is awesome to hear. I’m so very happy that you enjoyed that potato soup and are able to use it when you’re camping. Good for you guys! Thanks so much for the positive feedback and I hope you have a great week🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @michellehasty1038
    @michellehasty1038 Рік тому +51

    Wow, you are always full of ideas! I am def going to try that potato soup recipe! So simple, easy, and quick! When I make potato soup from scratch, it is a lot of work and takes a long time. Your way skips the prep and saves time. Thank you!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I sure hope you enjoy this version of potato soup, Michelle! You’re so right. It definitely can take a lot longer. Thanks so much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy this recipe too😉🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @savedbygracethroughfaith7642
    @savedbygracethroughfaith7642 Рік тому +6

    I love these ideas! It is cheaper and healthier to use frozen mixed vegetables. You can get a 5 lb bag for about $6-$7 and use a cup at a time as needed or get 1 lb bags For around a dollar and just use half if you would like. It has twice as much as the can and doesn't have all of the preservatives.

  • @btsmochimom
    @btsmochimom Рік тому +1

    I like you put grocery shopping clips . It helps me a lot

  • @stellaactis925
    @stellaactis925 Рік тому +12

    I used to cook a lot of elaborate meals but we are way busy now, I am tired of feeding my family gross overpriced fast food so glad I found your channel your ideas are simple and budget friendly things I would have never thought of. And tasty.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so very much for your very positive feedback! And I know what you mean, I am so busy at night that the last thing I want to do, even for me, is come up with a meal. That is why I like to make these sorts of recipes. Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and I really do appreciate you watching😉🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @kathleenkenyon1583
      @kathleenkenyon1583 Рік тому

      I too have gotten to the age where certain foods are just not worth making. Either they call for 10 ingredients, 9 of which you will never use again, or it's too complicated and takes hours. It's just not worth it. I never make bread, or time-consuming bakery goods. If a recipe has more than 5 ingredients I won't make it anymore. (not counting seasonings). I love cooking and faithfully make up my 6 days of menus for the week and shop accordingly. I still buy certain "great" deals, especially meats, but my time left on earth is not worth it. I am closing in on 66 in June. There are literally THOUSANDS of great recipes with very few ingredients out there. Just look and you will be surprised. You will never eat all of them, I promise! Plus it makes you feel good knowing that 99% of people eating a small ingredient meal will rave about it compared to a 12 ingred one that still doesn't turn out!

  • @nevershouthelen042
    @nevershouthelen042 Рік тому +11

    Thank you so much for making this video, the winter months are tough financially between holidays, oil for heat, and LIFE - this is going to be a stress free meal prep month now for our work lunches. And my students will love making the pizzas with me as a treat these next two Fridays.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      I am so happy to hear that you’ll be able to use these recipes and most of all, that they will provide less stress in your life. Prices are just crazy right now and any little bit helps right now for sure. Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope your students enjoy these pizzas😉💜💜

  • @christineb6841
    @christineb6841 Рік тому +13

    Thanks, Julia! There are so many things to appreciate about you and your content! I love that you sometimes take us along when shopping! I recognize the products you pick out and know just where to find them in my own store! I also love that you stick with simple, easy recipes (because I hate to cook and hate it even more when I spend a lot of time and money to make a dish that is just so-so!) Finally, I appreciate that these meals are all kid-friendly! Not only will my son eat all of these meals, he can so easily get involved in helping me cook them!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Christine for all of that positive feedback and I sure do appreciate your comment! Sure does help me so very much and means the world to me too.
      Thank you so very much for your positive feedback again and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend😉💜💜

  • @catherinedwyer7333
    @catherinedwyer7333 8 місяців тому

    we made your spaghetti chicken crock pot recipe tonight it was out of this world...thanks so much

  • @monicabermea7652
    @monicabermea7652 Рік тому

    Thank you! 💕

  • @GalaxyElfJess
    @GalaxyElfJess Рік тому +17

    I buy the Festive brand ground turkey every time I need it for a recipe! I can't believe that it's more affordable than ground beef. I'm so used to ground beef being a lower cost. That makes me happy to see though as someone who doesn't like a lot of red meat! Walmart and Dollar Tree have been the best options for us recently when it's grocery time. I love getting to see what you create from low-cost options. Thanks for helping us save money and giving us fun recipes!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much for your tip about the Dollar tree! I know a lot of my viewers like to go to the dollar store to find food on a budget. I definitely have found some good frozen food there! Thank you so much for sharing your comment about the ground turkey too. I really appreciate that! Thank you so very much for watching😉🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @marjorydefloria8317
    @marjorydefloria8317 Рік тому +5

    I love watching your videos. You are to the point and just the right amount of commenting. My kids told me it’s because I am a little unfocused and my eyes glaze over easy! You recipes suit me perfectly. Thank you, don’t ever change.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Ha ha! That is so funny, Marjory! I am exactly the same way, that is exactly why I get to the point right away. Thank you so much for your positive comment💜💜

  • @chos3none115
    @chos3none115 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for these quick recipes ideal. Cheap meals indeed

  • @mayyang8350
    @mayyang8350 9 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are fun, creative, and practical. So happy to come across your channel.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so very much, Mary! I sure do appreciate that! I’m so happy to have you here as one of my subscribers and I hope you enjoy these meals. Welcome to my UA-cam family!🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @lauraharlow1749
    @lauraharlow1749 Рік тому +13

    Thank you, Julia! These will be very helpful between paydays!!!! :) Hope everyone is well there this week!!!

  • @aliciajones8201
    @aliciajones8201 Рік тому +7

    My favorite videos!! You are so creative and always make me feel like I can do this!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That makes my day! Thanks so very much for sharing that with me, Alicia😉🙌🏼

  • @chrysamere7277
    @chrysamere7277 Рік тому

    Your so adorable!! Thank you for your ideas! I'm making menus for this coming week with these meals..your awesome! Ty❤️

  • @KirstiPickens
    @KirstiPickens Рік тому +8

    We are on a tight budget this winter and this video helped a lot on some cheap meal ideas!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      I am so happy to hear that these recipes can help you, Kirsti🙌🏼

  • @cherylvorbeck184
    @cherylvorbeck184 Рік тому +6

    Those are fantastic dinner ideas that will fill you up and have leftovers!! I appreciate how you show to cook good food on a budget!! Thanks Julia

  • @glamgyrl0999
    @glamgyrl0999 Рік тому

    This is so helpful and easy!!! Thank you!!!

  • @missdesireindependance5194
    @missdesireindependance5194 Рік тому

    I love the soup recipes. Look filling.❤

  • @AlyssaHathorn
    @AlyssaHathorn Рік тому +3

    Aww I just went grocery shopping! I'll add some of these recipes next week! Thank you!!!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That’s awesome, Alile! Sure hope you enjoy the recipes and I sure do appreciate you watching💜

  • @jwhitby92
    @jwhitby92 Рік тому +62

    I love the potato soup hack. I will definitely have to give it a try. I use the Pioneer gravy mix all the time and never thought to use it as a soup base along with the cubes (broth). Glad to see you feeling better. Take care of yourself and the family. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

    • @sonyafox3271
      @sonyafox3271 Рік тому +2

      I know, I’m going to get the stuff back to try this when, I go do my Thanksgiving shopping! Definitely would save a lot of time, course, it would be good with some of those rolls, I am going to try for thanksgiving!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +5

      I sure hope you enjoy that potato soup, Janene. It definitely is a quick way to do it! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I sure do appreciate your kind words and hope you have a great rest of your week. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family😉🦃🦃

    • @robinoconnor553
      @robinoconnor553 Рік тому +2

      As someone who has made potato soup for years, this version absolutely blew me away! So easy!

  • @francestalkington2868
    @francestalkington2868 Рік тому +1

    Loved the soup meals perfect for this time of year!

  • @ColinCropley
    @ColinCropley Рік тому +1

    everyone just loves to save money. this is a great way!

  • @michellehorning2216
    @michellehorning2216 Рік тому +4

    I love all of these affordable recipes and am really looking forward to trying them. I had never seen potato soup made with hashbrowns! What a great idea! The pizza sauce hack is a good one and I know that easy pizza will be a hit around here. Thank you, Julia for these great recipes! Have a blessed week!💕🙏

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much, Michelle! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and really do appreciate your positive feedback! Have a wonderful rest of your week and hope you enjoy these meals🙌🏼

  • @Tammy-qi5pk
    @Tammy-qi5pk Рік тому +3

    Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to provide us with so many ideas for delicious and cost saving meals!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Well thank you so very much, Tammy. I really appreciate your positive words💜🙌🏼

  • @nicolette6327
    @nicolette6327 Рік тому

    Thanks for more tasty recipes on a budget!

  • @crayonsandglueguns
    @crayonsandglueguns Рік тому

    I am so blessed to have found your channel ❤god bless

  • @moniqueclarke2333
    @moniqueclarke2333 Рік тому +3

    I soooo love your recipes!! You've made my foodie life better ❣️

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Ha ha! That’s awesome to hear, Monique! Thank you so much and I hope you have a great week thanks so much for watching💜💜

  • @mycupoverflows7811
    @mycupoverflows7811 Рік тому +5

    Thank you! Always trying to feed our family of 8 for $10 or under. 🥰

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +2

      Wow! You are amazing! I sure hope you are able to at least come close to that. That would be awesome! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a great week 😉🙌🏼

  • @tammyslash7251
    @tammyslash7251 Рік тому

    Always great to watch you! Thank you !!❤

  • @ninajones9924
    @ninajones9924 Рік тому

    Thank you for the fabulous ideas 😋😋😋😋😋

  • @BarbaraH261
    @BarbaraH261 Рік тому +11

    These recipes look amazing. Cannot wait to try all of them. Last night I made your One Hour Rolls recipe (from Thanksgiving Sides video). My husband said “These are really good!” Not just good but really good!! 😮 Thank you for all you do. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome news! So glad they turned out so well🙌🏼🙌🏼So happy to hear your hubby liked them so much . That’s an awesome win. That you so much for your positive feedback and hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving 🦃🦃

  • @marylooksfineonadime
    @marylooksfineonadime Рік тому +4

    Amazing recipes as usual!! I can't believe how easy that potato soup was! I would've never thought to combine those ingredients! The pasta and pizza look delicious as well!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I sure hope you enjoy that soup! It definitely is really good and Pizza is just great anytime. Thank you so much for your positive comment and have a great rest of your week😉💜💜

  • @hillreserveblingvaultbycas7344

    First of all I love all the recipes you made. Your stove and cookware I need them. I love your little inspirational backgrounds such a nice touch.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much! I really do appreciate you watching and I sure do appreciate your positive feedback. A lot of my cookware you can find in my Amazon store if you’re interested😉 thanks so very much for your support!!

  • @Strawberry.leeraymartinez5829
    @Strawberry.leeraymartinez5829 Рік тому +1

    Bow tie are my favorite

  • @ikeikerson7329
    @ikeikerson7329 Рік тому +3

    I love a good budget recipe video. Everything looks fantastic especially that pizza and those soups. Walmart is a good place to shop for national audience. Keep at it you can do it. Keep wild Bill and your little ones well fed and stay safe. You rock.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much for that! Hope you enjoy the pizza and soups this week. And as always, I love your comments. Have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼

  • @rosej9686
    @rosej9686 Рік тому +3

    Wow, that's an awesome quick way of making potato soup! Loved your recipes as always. Have a blessed week! ❤️

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I am so happy to hear that, Rose! Sure do appreciate your positive feedback and hope you enjoy some of the recipes too have a wonderful week!💜💜

  • @shanabana22
    @shanabana22 Рік тому

    I want to try all of these.

  • @grannys-cooking-faith
    @grannys-cooking-faith Рік тому

    Good morning and this was very helpful. Thank you.
    Hope your feeling better. Hugs the precious babies.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Barbara! And yes, I am beginning to feel better. Thank you so very much for your well wishes. The babies are doing great too! Thanks so much for asking💜💜

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Julia. Everything looks so tasty.
    Wishing you and your family a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I sure do appreciate that, Donna! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving week and time with family😉🦃🦃

  • @brendaredmond4678
    @brendaredmond4678 Рік тому +39

    These recipes look wonderful! I just went shopping for our Thanksgiving dinner. I spent $249. That was my entire grocery budget for 2 weeks so these recipes will definitely help. Thank you. I hope you have some great Thanksgiving leftover recipes on the horizon.😁

    • @mclacek5
      @mclacek5 Рік тому +2

      I would have added some fresh sliced carrots and celery to that soup.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +8

      I sure hope you enjoy these recipes! And I think $249 it was a great deal, sadly enough. Things have just gotten so crazy! I sure hope you enjoy some great leftovers 🙌🏼

    • @kathleenkenyon1583
      @kathleenkenyon1583 Рік тому +1

      Next time try a potluck! We do this all the time now, because it's just not fair that one family has to pay for AND make all the food. Not with food prices so high. We just decide who will bring what kind of dish and go from there. I think everyone enjoys bringing a special dish too. Nobody makes anything too strange and were all excited to try a new (or favorite old time) recipe you normally wouldn't make on a regular basis.

  • @fablife6236
    @fablife6236 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @danaparker3595
    @danaparker3595 Рік тому

    I love your "I just love carbs" sign! ❤️ Same girl same!

  • @erins.2985
    @erins.2985 Рік тому +7

    This is so needed! Thanks for sharing! Tip: anyone that wants fluffy rice that doesn’t stick together...rinse, rinse, rinse under cold water before cooking. Not only does it rinse away impurities, but the starch that makes it sticky!

    • @karrifohey7848
      @karrifohey7848 Рік тому

      @erin s. What rice do you use in slow cooker for fluffy rice? 5 mins?

    • @erins.2985
      @erins.2985 Рік тому +1

      @@karrifohey7848 Almost and kind of rice, as long as you rinse. Rinsing is the key. Doesn’t matter how you cook it, in a rice cooker, instapot, stove top. Follow cooking directions, just rinse it.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Such an awesome tip, Erin! Thank you so much for sharing that. I sure do appreciate it and I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼

  • @sanjimo556
    @sanjimo556 10 місяців тому

    I'm a single 38-year-old dude and I'm pretty sure this is one of my new favorite channels. Thank you!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  10 місяців тому

      I am so happy to hear that my channel is your newest favorite! Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy my other recipes🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @patricemoore2825
    @patricemoore2825 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the potato soup hack !!
    You’re the best Julia !!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family !!!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much, Patrice! You’re the best! Ha ha. I sure do appreciate your positive comments and I sure hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!😉🦃🦃

    • @patricemoore2825
      @patricemoore2825 Рік тому

      @@JuliaPacheco 💜

  • @RustedNation
    @RustedNation Рік тому

    Thanks for the great recipes!!

  • @timward3116
    @timward3116 Рік тому +3

    Regarding checking price per ounce, I recommend doing a quick mental verification that the listed price per ounce is correct (because sometimes the labels on the shelves are not correct). Another tip: Don't always assume that the larger container is less per ounce than the smaller container (sometimes, it isn't).

  • @tammifields4142
    @tammifields4142 Рік тому +3

    Julia,Thanks again for sharing another budget friendly video full of Deliciousness!😋 Those pizzas look Soooo Good!!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much, Tammi! Sure hope you enjoy that pizza too😉🍁

  • @bridgetwilliams2926
    @bridgetwilliams2926 Рік тому

    I loved all of these recipes! They looked delicious and I will be them. Thank you for sharing these. 😊

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Bridget and I hope you enjoy these recipes. Have a great weekend thank you so much for your positive comment😉🙌🏼

  • @staufferfamily9629
    @staufferfamily9629 Рік тому

    Great ideas, Julia, thank you!!🙂

  • @cw8632
    @cw8632 Рік тому +4

    All of these are great! I think the only thing I would change is getting a frozen bag of mixed veggies instead of the can. Less sodium, only 14¢ more and could be split between at least two different recipes so it would still keeps everything at around $5 per recipe ☺️

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Absolutely true! I prefer frozen vegetables myself too. Thank you so much for sharing that tip and thank you so very much for watching😉🙌🏼

    • @dianequince8761
      @dianequince8761 Рік тому

      Same thing I thought and frozen mixed vegetables taste so much better.

  • @Canitha1
    @Canitha1 Рік тому +5

    I made the Fajita Pasta and the Potato Soup. Both were so good!!! I did add garlic powder to the potato soup and I put half of the mixture in a blender so that the soup would be creamy. I did as you suggested and put real bacon bits, green onions and cheddar cheese on top. This was TOP TIER and did not taste like a $5 meal. Thank you so much❤️

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That sounds amazing! I definitely think that those adjustments made it even better. So happy to hear that and thank you so very much for your positive comment here😉💜💜

  • @courtneytatefigueroa1172
    @courtneytatefigueroa1172 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for these!! They all look fantastic

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Courtney😉🙌🏼

  • @merp9211
    @merp9211 Рік тому

    My family loved your potato soup recipe tonight. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

  • @QueenOfTheNorth65
    @QueenOfTheNorth65 Рік тому +3

    What a great idea for potato soup! We love potato soup, but sometimes I just don’t feel like all the peeling and chopping. This is a great, inexpensive hack. Thanks so much! I will be trying this very soon. I make soup a LOT this time of year.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      I’m so happy to hear that! Hope you enjoy this version of potato soup. It definitely is a lot easier! Thanks so much for watching🙌🏼

  • @4mySweetheart369
    @4mySweetheart369 Рік тому +3

    I love this! I make French bread pizza all the time and never thought about the garlic butter tip. I will do this next time. And I think homemade sauce like you made is better than canned/ jarred. That's the way mom and I have always done it. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much! I sure hope you enjoy that garlic butter with your pizza. Thank you so very much for watching and I really do appreciate your support😉🙌🏼

  • @mswheelz13
    @mswheelz13 Рік тому

    I'm gonna make all of these. Simple and fast, I love it.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and thank you so much!😉🙌🏼

  • @tinabilledeaux7033
    @tinabilledeaux7033 Рік тому

    Good, thank you!

  • @monicabanahan2344
    @monicabanahan2344 Рік тому +5

    I just ordered the over the sink strainer & the 7 quart crockpot (only $29!!) from your Amazon recommendations. Can’t wait to start making your crockpot recipes! Happy Thanksgiving, I am grateful for you & your channel 😊

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That’s awesome, Monica! I sure hope you enjoy them and I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Thank you so very much for watching😉🦃🦃

  • @BuckeyetheCat
    @BuckeyetheCat Рік тому +5

    Everything looks great as usual. French bread pizza is my favorite. Thanks for these budget friendly recipes. Happy Thanksgiving Julia! 😻💐💜

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so very much and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too😉🦃🦃

    • @BuckeyetheCat
      @BuckeyetheCat Рік тому

      @@JuliaPacheco you're welcome and thank you.

  • @lrnick6409
    @lrnick6409 6 місяців тому

    Can't wait to try several of these recipes! They look so good!

  • @dragon13azalea
    @dragon13azalea Рік тому

    Hey name friend! I am so impressed with your work! I've been meaning to start watching your videos for a while now and I'm so grateful I watched this one today. Just wow! You do a fabulous job and your ideas are fresh and look very delicious. Thank you!

  • @christopherp.1391
    @christopherp.1391 Рік тому +4

    Well I just made the ziti vegetable soup and it was a hit with the spouse and daughter(who is a vegetarian). they wish for me to make it in the future. I cannot wait to try the faijta pasta, french bread and potato soup recipes as well.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed that recipe so much! Thanks so much for your positive feedback and hope you have success with the rest. Have a wonderful rest of your week!

  • @janiceyoung2004
    @janiceyoung2004 Рік тому +6

    I have never added peppered gravy to my potato soup! Great idea! Definitely trying the pizza for Wednesday dinner ! Thank You for sharing your wonderful ideas with us! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽🦃🧡💚💛🍂

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I am so happy to hear that, Janice! It definitely does make a difference in the soup for sure! Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy that pizza this week too. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving🦃🦃

  • @peachsangria8704
    @peachsangria8704 Рік тому

    Thank you for your tips and thoughtful recipes! They all look great.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      And thank you so very much for watching!😉🎄🎄

  • @mshockey73
    @mshockey73 Рік тому

    Thanks Julia!!

  • @DianeC.
    @DianeC. Рік тому +6

    Hi Julia!!! The meals you made today looked real tasty. My pick is the pizza because I have been hungry for a good pizza. It just looked very delish. I will be sending this to my family. Have a wonderful day. Great video my friend!!!...

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so very much, Diane! Hope your family enjoys this pizza recipe. I sure do appreciate your positive support💜💜

  • @Elizabeth-ze4ch
    @Elizabeth-ze4ch Рік тому +14

    Thank you, THANK YOU!!! Another week of Great EASY dinner ideas & on a BUDGET! HAPPY you are feeling well enough to make video. P.S. This Grandma LOVES getting a peek of Your Precious little one!!! Happy Thanksgiving & God Bless! 🦃🦃🦃🦃

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy these recipes and I sure do appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks so much for your kind words about the girls too. I sure do appreciate your loyal support here! Have a great rest of your week and thanks for watching😉💜💜

  • @beaandmaddy6623
    @beaandmaddy6623 Рік тому

    Julia, great recipes as always. Thank you. ☺

  • @emsdiy6857
    @emsdiy6857 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video.

  • @anitas5817
    @anitas5817 Рік тому +9

    These all look so good Julie! Add some additional dried oregano to the pizza sauce - it’s the characteristic flavor of pizza sauce. Also if you want it thicker, stir in some tomato paste.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Great tip, I need it! Thanks so very much for that. And I sure do appreciate your positive feedback😉🙌🏼

  • @feeding_kae
    @feeding_kae Рік тому +8

    I’m going to challenge myself to do this! We could definitely use some extreme budget dinners added in each week! Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy the recipes too. Thanks so much for your positive response😉🙌🏼

  • @Stormy22
    @Stormy22 Рік тому +1

    I can never wait for what's next! I've never tried a recipe of yours I have not liked or loved! Thank-you for all you do to inspire us!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Well thank you so very much, Helen! That is wonderful feedback. And I sure do appreciate it! Have a great week and I hope you enjoy these recipes too💜

  • @betzaidavazquez5579
    @betzaidavazquez5579 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing these great meal ideas, They came at just the right time for me. Thanks for all the help, Happy Holidays. 🥰🙏

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому +1

      I am so happy to hear that you can use these recipes! Thank you so very much for watching and supporting me. And I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season as well😉🙌🏼

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 Рік тому

    Love your recipes

  • @joyceaitken3421
    @joyceaitken3421 Рік тому

    Amazing recipe ideas!

  • @emilydavidson275
    @emilydavidson275 Рік тому

    Love your recipes! They taste so good! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Gramaron1313
    @Gramaron1313 8 місяців тому +1

    Mmmm so good Julia!!! ❤ thanks again girl! Love you ideas!!!🎉 God's Blessings!!!❤🎉

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so very much! I really do appreciate your positive comment and support. It means so much to me💜💜🙌🏼

    • @Gramaron1313
      @Gramaron1313 8 місяців тому +1

      @@JuliaPacheco 🥰

  • @jeanaallison7236
    @jeanaallison7236 Рік тому

    YOU ROCK❣️ THANK YOU ❤️🥰

  • @lauriediaz1272
    @lauriediaz1272 9 місяців тому

    French bread pizza was the first one I ever tried love all your ideas and dinners

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  9 місяців тому

      That’s wonderful! So happy to hear that you enjoyed that, Laurie and I sure do appreciate your positive feedback💜

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 Рік тому

    Love the soup recipes…thanks…

  • @jmarcos1008
    @jmarcos1008 Рік тому

    These meals look simple to make & very delicious, thank you.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      That’s great to hear! Sure hope you enjoy these recipes😉🙌🏼

  • @clutchtastic_
    @clutchtastic_ Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this! Another amazing video of yours, Julia!

  • @meowvier75
    @meowvier75 9 місяців тому

    :3 thanks so much for this! I’m 14 and I’m trying to find nice budget meals to cook n stuff. Thank you tons!!💞

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  9 місяців тому +1

      You are so welcome! And wow! Good for you to start cooking at such a young age. It’s such a great thing to learn while you’re still home before you’re out on your own. Have a great rest of your day and thanks so much for your positive comment🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @aia1229
    @aia1229 Рік тому

    Wonderful ideas, Julia!! I love your videos and your upbeat vibe. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you!

  • @kelkiewyn
    @kelkiewyn Рік тому +1

    It is very helpful to me when you film yourself buying the different ingredients. Thank you!

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I appreciate you sharing that with me🙌🏼

  • @bzeissel
    @bzeissel Рік тому

    These all look so good!!

  • @amberford5658
    @amberford5658 Рік тому

    I love these mea!s. I need the budget friendly recipes❤

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much, Amber. I sure do appreciate your positive feedback😉🙌🏼

  • @albaestrada8603
    @albaestrada8603 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your idea's❤

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      And thank you so very much for watching!😉🙌🏼

  • @shirleymorgan9254
    @shirleymorgan9254 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. Lots of yummy recipes.

    • @JuliaPacheco
      @JuliaPacheco  Рік тому

      And thank you so very much for watching🙌🏼