$5 MEAL IDEAS!! | 5 MEALS WITH A $25 BUDGET! EASY AND BUDGET FRIENDLY

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024

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  • @lindaelmore1223
    @lindaelmore1223 Рік тому +44

    Cheap dessert: either leave the flour tortilla whole or cut into 8ths. Fry until crisp sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, drizzle with Hershey syrup and dollop of whipped cream. Fast and uses up the tortillas.

    • @ashleyharger8856
      @ashleyharger8856 Рік тому +4

      That sounds so incredible 😋

    • @bevplewes7153
      @bevplewes7153 7 місяців тому +2

      Love it

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому +2

      My mom did that with extra pie crust dough. She rolled it out with a rolling pin and used a fork to poke holes in the dough to keep it from curling and bubbling up. Then, spread butter on the dough and sprinkled the entire dough with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake in oven on same temp as the pies. Remove from oven when golden brown on edges. Let cool. Break apart and enjoy!! 😊😊😊yummy 😋 😍

    • @DebbieandEddieBFF
      @DebbieandEddieBFF 5 місяців тому +1

      Sopaipillas❤

    • @hbennett5640
      @hbennett5640 Місяць тому

      ​@@donnawheeler6283My grandmother did this with the extra pie dough❤.

  • @BergenholtzChannel
    @BergenholtzChannel 2 роки тому +43

    I love that your meals are really $5 meals, not $5 per serving, like most budget videos are.

    • @omaralvarez3136
      @omaralvarez3136 5 місяців тому +1

      Me 2 ❤

    • @abou8963
      @abou8963 Місяць тому +1

      You should be queen. Your videos are important in this time.

  • @violetvillard1347
    @violetvillard1347 Рік тому +67

    Hi, and I am new to your channel. However I wanted to let you know that I was inspired by your chicken & stuffing casserole. I used my leftover rotisserie chicken meat instead, didn't have carrots but did have frozen mixed veggies, and melted the last of my colby-jack cheese on the top. It turned out delicious!!! Thanks for this awesome recipe.
    BTW: I'm a single disabled women with right side weakness from my massive stroke, and many of your dinner ideas work for me cos of my limited abilities. Thanks for sharing them.

    • @barbarathompson8559
      @barbarathompson8559 Рік тому +9

      A Mexican lady I use to know told me to add peas because they put peas in their stuffing.

  • @mikkiberger
    @mikkiberger 2 роки тому +94

    CHEAP CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
    2 cans cream of chicken
    3 cans small biscuits
    4 cups water
    Salt and pepper to taste
    PIZZA QUESADILLAS
    Tortillas
    Mozzarella cheese
    Pepperoni
    Sauce for dipping optional
    CHICKEN STUFFING CASSEROLE
    Stuffing mix
    Cream of mushroom soup
    Canned sliced carrots
    3 chicken breasts
    3/4 cup water
    1 cup milk
    Salt & pepper to taste
    BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
    Hash browns with onions and peppers
    Carton of eggs
    Bacon bits
    Cheese
    CREAMY CHICKEN & RICE
    Diced onions
    Chicken breasts
    1 tsp garlic salt
    Black pepper
    2 cans cream of chicken soup
    3/4 cup water
    Rice and green beans on side

    • @billieflowers1
      @billieflowers1 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you

    • @Lesl1e1
      @Lesl1e1 2 роки тому +1

      Do you use seasoning packet? Thanks Leslie

    • @lyndajones6605
      @lyndajones6605 Рік тому

      mmmm drooling already!!!

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому

      ​​some stuffing mixes already have seasonings in one bag with the dried bread. If your stuffing mix has separate seasoning packet then definitely add it to dried bread and mix well with the water until bread soaks up seasonings and water.
      🙂🙂🙂

    • @sadehogue-scott177
      @sadehogue-scott177 4 місяці тому +3

      Thanks for writing down all the recipes.

  • @celestecolton1638
    @celestecolton1638 Рік тому +45

    I made the “chicken” and dumplings for myself today, and I added a quarter can of corn, a quarter can of green beans, and a quarter can of carrots, it is absolutely delicious, thank you for the amazing idea

    • @yvonnepalmquist8676
      @yvonnepalmquist8676 Рік тому +9

      So a Pot Pie Chicken and Dumplings... I like that idea.

    • @Mumsy711
      @Mumsy711 Рік тому +4

      Onion and garlic = bomb

    • @ashleyharger8856
      @ashleyharger8856 Рік тому +4

      I definitely can't wait to try this recipe with the added canned veggies! It'll be like the Campbell's Chunky chicken pot pie soup that I spend far too much money on...

    • @hbennett5640
      @hbennett5640 Місяць тому

      Wonderful idea...thank you❤

  • @tessoxford5074
    @tessoxford5074 2 роки тому +54

    I am a single person and I made this, it was wonderful! I used 1 can soup and 1/2 can buiskts, it made me 2 big meals . Used the rest of the buiskts and made waffles,great. Thank you

  • @MySweetSammy
    @MySweetSammy Рік тому +20

    I appreciate that you have REAL recipes for REAL families!

  • @joannerandolph2198
    @joannerandolph2198 7 місяців тому +6

    Brooke, you have brought back to life Chicken and Dumplings and from so many comments on them,
    there's a whole lot of Southerners listening/viewing! ❤ Keep on Keeping on!

  • @usernamessuck35
    @usernamessuck35 2 роки тому +76

    Down to earth cooking on a budget that people actually want to eat! Yesss! Love it!

    • @SouthernFrugalMomma
      @SouthernFrugalMomma  2 роки тому +6

      THANK YOU!! Love your comment and kind words!

    • @rachelhero3413
      @rachelhero3413 2 роки тому +4

      @gina you’re absolutely correct!

    • @pamcaudill43yearsago63
      @pamcaudill43yearsago63 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SouthernFrugalMomma what part of Tennessee y’all from I live in Knoxville Tennessee

  • @rhondagardner2741
    @rhondagardner2741 10 місяців тому +8

    I am a single disabled lady and every month after bills and groceries I am dead broke until payday agaiñ. Everything you made looks delish and like things in have had before but made in a much more expensive way you may have very well helped me out in saving some cash on groceries and still have great dishes. Thank you!❤❤

  • @kimlagassie7428
    @kimlagassie7428 Рік тому +14

    I have a daughter in college, so I am trying every one of your recipes. Thank you so much! I love your personality and sense of humor.

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому +4

      Your daughter is likely living on a tight budget while away at college. You could write the recipes on cards for her with shopping list. I'm sure she'd appreciate your effort seeing to her eating healthy on a budget.

  • @kayleenvoelker2358
    @kayleenvoelker2358 Рік тому +44

    OMGosh Brooke!! I made your cheap chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight and it was a hit!! Perfect for a cold winter's night for sure!!! Everyone is now sitting in the couch with lots of blankets watching Frosty the Snowman with full bellies!! You are the best girl...thank you so much for sharing!! And it was $3.65 for dinner for 4 of us with enough for hubby to take a bowl to work tomorrow!! Woohoo!!

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому +2

      Awesome. My fave are loaded baked potatoes. We top them with canned baked beans and a small amount of cooked hamburger crumbles or shredded cheese. So filling and easy. I also bake up extra potatoes to cube the next morning into breakfast egg, potato, cheese burritos. 5 pounds potatoes for $3.

    • @tenthousanddaysofgratitude
      @tenthousanddaysofgratitude Рік тому +2

      Nice!

  • @aprilbernal8695
    @aprilbernal8695 2 роки тому +37

    Your tip for looking for bags of things with extra ingredients is smart! I never really thought of that. As a mom living in this world of rising prices, but not rising income, I appreciate any tip I can get! The recipes look tasty, customizable, and affordable! Thank you!

  • @brendamayo1704
    @brendamayo1704 2 роки тому +47

    Boxed stuffing mix is a pantry stable. I get several boxes when they're on clearance after Thanksgiving and Christmas. I like to run it through my food processor and make seasoned bread crumbs. It so good! Thanks for all the meal ideas. I'm a Mississippi gal and we Southern cooks gotta stick together. :)

    • @rachelhouse9854
      @rachelhouse9854 2 роки тому +5

      I make meatloaf with my stuffings! stuffing is my favorite and makes the best meatloaf ever!

    • @andreacloyd4661
      @andreacloyd4661 2 роки тому

      That boxed stuffing mix is way way 2 salty 4 us.

    • @brendamayo1704
      @brendamayo1704 2 роки тому +3

      @@andreacloyd4661 yes it can be rather salty. I make sure I don't season the chicken since there is extra salt. I wonder if plain bread crumbs were mixed with it would it help even out the seasonings?

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому +1

      Love your breadcrumb idea outta stuffin'. Yum. I also saw a recipe for meatloaf that uses stuffing instead of bread cubes. So many creative people out there.

    • @B_Bodziak
      @B_Bodziak 2 дні тому

      ​@@andreacloyd4661 use a bag of pepperidge farms bread cubes and add poultry seasoning, pepper and salt to taste.

  • @beckystone7994
    @beckystone7994 2 роки тому +30

    A easy cheap casserole to make is - 1 lg onion chopped - 3 lg potatoes , sliced in rounds about 1/4 inch thick- 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and add 1 & 3/4 cups of water to the soup and mix it up in a bowl - 2 - cups shredded cheddar cheese- in a 9 X 13 casserole dish put the onions on bottom - layer in the round sliced potatoes - pour over your mushroom soup mixture and cover in foil and bake at 375 for 1 hour- remove from oven remove foil sprinkle over the 2 cups of cheese - return to oven uncovered and bake 10 more minutes! This casserole I’ve been making gif at least 40 yrs it’s delicious and can be served alone or with a dude dish ! If you have the extra money you can fry up a pound of hamburger meat or some sausage or bacon snd add into the casserole on top of the potato layer before you pour on the mushroom soup mixture, follow the rest of the video as written! This recipe can be cut in 1/2 if you have a small family!! 🙏✝️🙋🏻

    • @yvonnepalmquist8676
      @yvonnepalmquist8676 Рік тому +3

      I was just thinking about some potatoes I have that needs used up. I think I may try this. Thank you.

    • @nicolejones9117
      @nicolejones9117 11 місяців тому +1

      Delicious.

  • @renaelane8096
    @renaelane8096 2 роки тому +22

    I'm so happy I came across your channel with my hours being cut at work and food prices getting higher I was stressing out about how to save money on groceries you're a blessing!!❤️

  • @melisaclark3110
    @melisaclark3110 2 роки тому +33

    It is amazing to me that anyone can actually complete all the steps involved in filming, editing and uploading content on to UA-cam let alone make it interesting and helpful. Be kind and positive to yourself. I am in awe of all content creators including you! Your family is adorable, all of your southern charm is refreshing and renews my faith in families who enjoy each other. Thanks! Pretty sure you will reach 1000 subs before summer.

  • @cherylsxavier2975
    @cherylsxavier2975 2 роки тому +9

    I also get a gallon bag and add any vegetables I have left over and make vegetable soup for a meal. Even if its 1 spoonful I put it in the bag. When the bag is full put it in the pot and heat up on low for 30 minutes. Then add some water and cook for another 30 minutes and serve! There's a pot of free soup!!!!!😁

  • @wendyrosko9449
    @wendyrosko9449 2 роки тому +8

    Oh, I have a cheap eats meal for you to make. All you need is a can of apple pie filling, 4 to 6 pork chops and put a box of stuffing on top. That order. Make The stuffing as instructed
    Place apples on bottom then chops then stuffing in a rectangular baking pan. Bake at 375 covered for 50 minutes. Uncover bake 10 more

    • @michellegibson6440
      @michellegibson6440 2 роки тому

      This actually sounds really good. Ty for sharing.

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому

      That sounds delicious. Apples 🍎 are something that is usually served with porkchops 🥩. At least, applesauce is served, so this casserole sounds delicious!!!

  • @maryhull531
    @maryhull531 Рік тому +6

    This is so necessary as there are so many people young or old who do not know how to cook frugally . If you are counting your pennies or hard up this is the way to go .

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому

      Hey, if you cook in frugal ways you won't always be hard up or broke. In fact being frugal in all things leads to wealth. The only thing we should be extravagant in is demonstrating our love for others by telling them we love them and doing nice things that don't cost much.😂

  • @finnbyrnes6301
    @finnbyrnes6301 Рік тому +7

    Going to try the chicken and dumplings this weekend. Again....on behalf of everyone having a tough time...thank you. Always looking for something my son can hear up for himself after school.

  • @TammyB-x2h
    @TammyB-x2h Місяць тому

    Appetizer- I use the store brand of stuffing mix to stuff mushrooms, then add a tiny bit of cheese to each one. It’s always a hit because it’s perfectly seasoned for you.

  • @cherylsxavier2975
    @cherylsxavier2975 2 роки тому +9

    I make some drop biscuit mix out of flour and seasonings and I let it sit for 15 minutes in a warm spot. Then I get a bowl of COLD water and a teaspoon. I dip the spoon in the water and then use the side of the spoon in the mix to dip and just get a little bit and drop it in the boiling chicken broth. Remember to dip your spoon in the cold water EVERY TIME after you dropped the mix in the pot. You can make as much mix as you want. I guessed it cost me $1 dollar to make the dumplings and another 3 dollars for the homemade chicken broth and a bag of mixed vegetables. So $5 buckes and I fed 13 people and a bunch had seconds too!!!!!😁😁

    • @sandy-pf9bb
      @sandy-pf9bb Рік тому +3

      My mama made them that way except she used bullion and no veg. I cook them for myself when I start missing her extra badly. I haven't any family left. Recently I had been sick a long time and not eating. When I started feeling better, I was really hungry. I was up at 3am cooking mama-dumplings.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому

      Your method is much better than buying cans of biscuits which are full of chemicals. We use homemade egg noodles squares due to PA Dutch in the family.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому +1

      ​@@sandy-pf9bb Glad you feel better. Consider joining a church or volunteer group. Very helpful for lonely singles like me.

    • @sandy-pf9bb
      @sandy-pf9bb Рік тому +1

      Dear Happy Cook, I belong to a nice church. They are my new family. Thank you!!! Sandy

  • @littlesquirrel5007
    @littlesquirrel5007 2 роки тому +8

    My kids love this chicken and dumplings too that's exactly how I make it except when I'm being fancy I dumped in some frozen peas and a couple of Frozen carrots just give it some color. Honestly it is absolutely delicious and you would never know it because it comes from such humble ingredients but it is truly one of our family favorites

  • @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428
    @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428 Місяць тому

    Brooke you look beautiful in this video. I'm hooked, i watch you and the family all the time. God bless you and the boys. Keep spreading kindness and your recipes ❤

  • @ZenobiaDecrespin
    @ZenobiaDecrespin 6 місяців тому +2

    If I had to pick either salt or pepper salt has zero chance. I love pepper note to self I need an instant pot. Love you Marjorie ❤😂

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому

      Pepper is a very healthy condiment. I don't care for it too much, but add it anyway.
      I try to use as little salt as possible because I retain water so easily.
      I totally enjoy this channel and Aunt Vickie and Dusty's, too. I hope to see Aunt Vickie and Dusty do a few collaboration videos for filling time when in a situation of having no TV, video games or phone services while waiting through a bug out situation or waiting for electricity to come back on. The downtime with nothing to do can be the worst thing.

  • @crystalsmith5062
    @crystalsmith5062 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for admitting you were having an off day. Yes we all have them but people usually expect you to be upbeat all the time and that's just not the way it us. Happy to see you feeling better at the end though.

  • @paulaclark7837
    @paulaclark7837 Рік тому +3

    Each meal idea is excellent!. Love that you've made the meals different from one another so there is no burnout from the same tasting food. Thank you for sharing 👍😃♥️

  • @cherylsxavier2975
    @cherylsxavier2975 2 роки тому +3

    you can get a couple bags of frozen mixed vegetables a can of tomato juice and a 1/ 2 to 1 pound of hamburger meat and put everything in your instapot and cook for 20 minutes. it makes some wonderful soup!😋 cook some chicken breast bbq sauce and a tablespoon of mayonnaise in the instapot. cook till chicken is done (15 minutes???) and serve on buns for bbq sandwiches!😋 beans with a ham bone, cabbage and smoked sausage, quick spaghetti with hamburger meat, fried potatoes and onions with eggs and bacon, then blt sandwiches! (we add colby cheese!😁😋). Ham and eggs, rag grits cook a pot of grits and scramble 3 or eggs in a bowl. pour in the grits while you are stirring the grits and its done really fast. Oatmeal with sausage brown sugar and schredded cheese id great too! (mama made this for us when we were kids.) fried bologny and egg sandwiches.😁😋 the list goes on and on! I love your channel. and Im subscribing now! Enjoy the adorable boys they grow up fast!!!!😍 Cheryl

  • @violetbartlett4523
    @violetbartlett4523 29 днів тому

    I was watching you on the video of Sunday . Cooking dinner for your family.i like your earrings they are so cute.. keep doing what you are doing on you tube. God bless you and your family.

  • @lynchfamily4781
    @lynchfamily4781 2 роки тому +4

    I'm here again trying to meal plan watching all your videos! lol I am so happy watching this channel grow YOU are really helping so many people!

  • @SylviaHarper-p2u
    @SylviaHarper-p2u 24 дні тому

    You're delightful! Thanks for sharing these great ideas. 😊

  • @MistyDutton
    @MistyDutton 2 роки тому +4

    middle of the night, can't sleep and I find your channel. So glad I stumbled upon it!! Ty for so many different meal ideas that are not just repeats of other meals before!
    Love that you are real and not fake like some of the you-bees we see doing these challenges. These ppl have never been in these situations and are trying to give ideas on something they know NOTHING about and it shows. Ty for being an honest channel.

  • @ashleyharger8856
    @ashleyharger8856 Рік тому +3

    I'm so excited about trying the chicken and biscuit dish! I love Campbell's Chunky chicken pot pie soup but those are getting so dang expensive! I've never seen/heard about how easy it'd be to make my own, and I've got like 4 cans of cream of chicken collecting dust in the pantry. I think I'll add some canned veggies just to mimic the soup a bit more. Thanks for this awesome video!!

  • @diannebritten1454
    @diannebritten1454 9 місяців тому

    Your a wonderful cook , great mum , you are making me cook dinner easier thank you , your hair looked very nice on Saturday

  • @kerriebucton9825
    @kerriebucton9825 2 роки тому +5

    Thankyou for being so real I have 6 kids and can see myself making these meals, you’re amazing Thankyou so much xx

    • @dobermanguy7792
      @dobermanguy7792 Рік тому

      6 kids?! Someone needs to give you a dang award for even having time to think of cooking.

  • @tenthousanddaysofgratitude
    @tenthousanddaysofgratitude Рік тому +1

    I’ve never eaten chicken and dumplings but you make it in so many videos, I’m going to try it. I think I will try to make it from your from-scratch recipes, though.

  • @lisapelland4471
    @lisapelland4471 Рік тому +2

    I love your recipes! My son is vegetarian so I have to leave out the meat or replace with something else but it still is delicious! Keep them coming! Saving money is definitely what I need for sure!!!

  • @alimadrigal7010
    @alimadrigal7010 Рік тому +4

    I love your meal ideas and i think your ideas are so helpful thank you for doing this its what we all need in this day and time with everything going on so thank you

  • @user-Lee2925
    @user-Lee2925 7 місяців тому

    I have the chicken and rice crockpot meal in the crock pot I only set it for 6 hours since it’s 1:30 am. I added a few carrots cut small and only half an onion because it was what I had cut up. I had thin sliced chicken breast so I cut them up in little bite sized pieces. It’s just me so I like to have a meal for several days

  • @nataliecheney3177
    @nataliecheney3177 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy your shows! Did you know there are recipees for shelf stable cream of whatever soup mix online? It saves a lot of money for me as a single empty nester. Keep saving and showing your meals! and Thankyou!

  • @DebbieandEddieBFF
    @DebbieandEddieBFF Місяць тому

    7/19/24: For fun, I priced making this dish for one person with extras. Priced from Walmart.
    1 can gv cream/chicken soup .68
    1 can gv biscuts .98
    8.5oz can gv peas/carrots .67
    5oz can of gv chicken 1.18
    The total is $3.51. Bonus: I think could get almost 3 servings out of this. Thanks Brooke❤

  • @meanhe8702
    @meanhe8702 Рік тому

    I LOVED that photo of your big beautiful family, what a blessing, that is what we regard as being rich. 🥰♥️

  • @beckyryan407
    @beckyryan407 2 роки тому +2

    You should try 3 soup chicken, it's cream of mushroom 1 can, cheddar cheese soup 1 can, cream of celery 1 can, chicken piece for family. Place chicken in casserole dish, mix soups together do not dilute pour over chicken, serve with mash potatoes or rice family choice.

  • @angelaschultzschultz8246
    @angelaschultzschultz8246 2 роки тому +4

    Everything looks 👌 Amazing Great " I'm So glad I found your channel 😀 keep them coming , In this Economy we're living in Today , Need all these DELISH ECONOMY DINNERS 🍽 😋 THANK YOU FOR SHARING, GOD BLESS 🙌

  • @KirbyHeath-wp2db
    @KirbyHeath-wp2db Рік тому

    You're husband and children are very fortunate to have you. Awesome. Thanks!

  • @katherineskaggs6739
    @katherineskaggs6739 2 роки тому +1

    I make grilled cheese and add pepperoni to them. After they are toasted put a little garlic powder on the outsides

  • @brionnapalmer1133
    @brionnapalmer1133 2 роки тому +2

    I love these ideas! Finally someone who has southern style recipes that I and my BF will eat! I will definitely be trying these!

  • @barbnauman705
    @barbnauman705 2 роки тому +4

    You are just an amazing girl!!❤❤❤❤ I love your sweet family!! You have such a kind spirit, and we need people like you making great and helpful videos!! With prices going sky high, your genius ideas for frugal meals are so needed right now!! God bless!!❤❤

  • @mistycarhart3296
    @mistycarhart3296 2 роки тому +4

    Love you girl. Thanks for being real. Great meal ideas.

  • @GracefullyPlanned
    @GracefullyPlanned 2 роки тому +2

    I usually make homemade biscuit n dumplings too but this would be a quick week night version. My husband and kids love them. I make my dumplings small too. That's how my family prefers them. Small and lots of them!

  • @tammy299
    @tammy299 3 місяці тому

    Iv made Chicken n dumplings like this for years, sometimes I'll make the dough, but it's easier just to use Biscuits. Yummy

  • @gingerhitzke9185
    @gingerhitzke9185 Рік тому +1

    This is so real and so nostalgic! I know these dinners are gonna be so yummy!

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому +1

    Always be kind & positive. Good motto! Like that.

  • @edgar-j6h
    @edgar-j6h Рік тому

    i love it when you add spices.... it's all to taste. no measurements needed. it smells great from where i'm sitting

  • @marjoriesmith4839
    @marjoriesmith4839 Рік тому +1

    Sea salt and reg salt are both sodium check it out. Reg salt with iodine fulfills a necessary mineral for thyroid

  • @hollyfink6168
    @hollyfink6168 2 роки тому +1

    Love your ideas. Many things I have never thought about before. I’m old! Nice family you are raising.

  • @user-iv6uu2wz7q
    @user-iv6uu2wz7q 8 місяців тому +2

    There is always "RUMFORD'S SOUP" , the Military "SOS" , also "HOOVER'S STEW."

  • @rozg.6291
    @rozg.6291 2 роки тому +3

    I do the same too! I just know once it’s done! I can smell it 😊❤️ Thanks for sharing your meals

  • @vickiemckie5681
    @vickiemckie5681 6 місяців тому

    Hi Mom. Thank you for showing us how to cheap.
    I spent my teenage years learning to live in the great town of Sevierville, TN. I cried when we moved back to MS.

  • @deborahschliep1070
    @deborahschliep1070 2 роки тому +1

    Love the budget meals. And it's okay to have a day or two you are human and I understand I have them too. God bless you and your family. Be positive!

  • @kellycrawford1625
    @kellycrawford1625 Рік тому

    I have a great way to make it look bigger. I line the 9x13 pan with 6 slices of bread. Then add the other ingredients on top like you normally would. It gives a fluffier texture & makes it look bigger.

  • @mabpixie
    @mabpixie Рік тому

    Since it is just my husband and I now I used frozen diced onions also peppers. I can buy a big bag sepperate into smaller bags for single use and refreeze until needed. Saves time and no watery eyes.

  • @nelliebakare6774
    @nelliebakare6774 Рік тому

    Hi! I saved my old bread and made croutons instead of throwing it away! I cut bread in cubes, sprinkled oil on them and toasted them in the oven. I crumbled up some day old cornbread and mixed it with croutons and made dressing! Dressing was really good! I served it with pork chops and gravy and roasted brussel sprouts! Waste not want not!!!

  • @tawanajackson5545
    @tawanajackson5545 2 роки тому +4

    That breakfast casserole looks awesome. I just put the ingredients in my Walmart pickup lol.

  • @margaretlisboa563
    @margaretlisboa563 10 місяців тому

    All great my fav was the chicken n dumplings love your channel

  • @leashy1204
    @leashy1204 Рік тому

    Your hair looked great!! I think these recipes are good ones!! ☺

  • @lisaelliott1149
    @lisaelliott1149 2 роки тому +11

    I'm so glad I found your channel 💜 Enjoyed the video with great ideas for meals. I subscribed the moment you said you had a blah day and we all have them. Preach girl! I can't wait to watch more videos. Have a fantastic day 💜

  • @pamelapaul1709
    @pamelapaul1709 2 роки тому +2

    Love how easy and different the meals were

  • @karin4012
    @karin4012 10 місяців тому

    You are such an inspiration ❤❤❤❤

  • @Klwalden97
    @Klwalden97 Рік тому

    I usually have sour cream in the fridge but I don't always have milk so if I make something that calls for milk, I just use sour cream with water added. If it's for something sweet I add a little bit of sugar.

  • @Amy.PCB.home.
    @Amy.PCB.home. 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, great ideas. Love the first soup idea for chicken dumpling soup, very clever. You have a fun, welcoming personality.🦋😊

  • @bartford4576
    @bartford4576 Рік тому

    I think you're a wonderful wife and mom! Trying to feed a family, when prices keep going up and up is difficult. You solved that problem by thinking of delicious meals on a budget ! All,of you be safe , healthy prosperous and spiritually connected mto God! Lol

  • @robinfrances8409
    @robinfrances8409 8 місяців тому

    Love your taste testers.

  • @sabrinac5447
    @sabrinac5447 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber glad I found your channel I’m a southern mama too & have to feed 4 a day I appreciate all the budget friendly recipes & meal ideas

  • @lindaroper6698
    @lindaroper6698 28 днів тому

    On Mandy in the Making she feeds her Cat some Cheese sometimes when she is Cooking. She said she always washes her hands again but she doesn’t film her washing her hands.

  • @pansycampbell6305
    @pansycampbell6305 2 роки тому

    I grew up eating chicken and dumplings on a special dinner on Sunday afternoon after church. I loved it.

  • @evelynpeeples9506
    @evelynpeeples9506 Рік тому

    Thanks for the help. Love ur 5 meals.

  • @teresat1388
    @teresat1388 2 роки тому +3

    🙂You have a great personality to go hand in hand with your great recipes 🙂Thank You🙂

  • @marjoriebouwens6837
    @marjoriebouwens6837 Рік тому +3

    These meals all look great! I will definitely be trying them. Although now, they will probably cost almost $10 a meal. (Maybe that's a slight exaggeration) But eggs at our Aldi were $3.79 this week and chicken was on a good sale for $2.99/lb. These are crazy times. Thankful for the great ideas! Blessings to you and your family!

    • @SouthernFrugalMomma
      @SouthernFrugalMomma  Рік тому +1

      Inflation did hit extra hard after I posted these. It may be a little different now.

    • @marjoriebouwens6837
      @marjoriebouwens6837 Рік тому +1

      @@SouthernFrugalMomma that's the truth and I am certainly not criticizing anything you did. These are still great ideas that I will be trying! ❤️

  • @kellymcnichol9947
    @kellymcnichol9947 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh!!! I love, love, love your Outlander shirt!!!! Your meals are awesome too!!

  • @samanthahunt4200
    @samanthahunt4200 Рік тому

    your video has exactly the kind of recipes I needed. Canned food is often the cheapest to buy, but there are not a lot of recipes I can find that use canned food. Your meals are realistic and useful!

  • @sarahmae6706
    @sarahmae6706 2 місяці тому

    Chicken and Dumplings were delicious 😋

  • @arlenenolte8475
    @arlenenolte8475 Рік тому +1

    these all looked good! thank you for sharing. I love how your son enjoys everything you make :)

  • @hellokitty2848
    @hellokitty2848 2 роки тому +2

    We subscriber. I hate cooking so I always search for quick and easy meal ideas. This was awesome! Thank you!!!! Looking forward to more videos!

  • @mylifeinschrampbells9604
    @mylifeinschrampbells9604 Рік тому

    I sometimes make the chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker with a can of chicken and some frozen or canned mixed veggies if it’s in the budget.

  • @rachelparker6759
    @rachelparker6759 Рік тому

    Love the Stevie Nicks t-shirt, xx

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me Рік тому

    Our aldi right across the street from Walmart love it

  • @CaliMishell
    @CaliMishell Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this video. I appreciate that you acknowledged you weren’t having your best day. It is OK to not be Ok. Everybody has those days,

  • @lindanizamoff7981
    @lindanizamoff7981 2 роки тому +1

    I've done the breakfast casserole and used the hash browns that are hand held and already browned and it worked too.

  • @christineheege7943
    @christineheege7943 9 місяців тому

    I want to day thank you. Not for the cost. For the ease. I'm a working mom who struggles with yummy ideas to put together for my family at a fast pace. This video we are doing every meal.

    • @donnawheeler6283
      @donnawheeler6283 6 місяців тому

      Some comments added after you posted your comment have sent some great sounding casseroles. You might check out the comments for more great ideas. I plan on trying them myself.
      Brooke amazes me at how she comes up with great ideas in such tight budgets!

  • @deborahschliep1070
    @deborahschliep1070 Рік тому

    ❤ your chicken and dumpling

  • @michelledekker7654
    @michelledekker7654 6 місяців тому +1

    Idea: a video showing how you cook what Dusty kills when he hunts.

  • @rosemaryreed1226
    @rosemaryreed1226 Рік тому +5

    Hey momma, I have a idea to help on your tenderloin to make it tender and stretch it out. Make a thin cut straight down the length and start turning on your cuts until it's stretched out, sort 9f butterfly cutting if you will. Put a little oil on the entire piece, and whatever seasoning you like best that you have, then roll it back up cut side down in a crock pot and put in some water and brown gravy mix if you have some. If not, a little cornstarch or mix some flour in your water. 4 hours on high. I usually put some meat tenderizer in if I have any, if not, it's still moist and tender. Slice it up when tender. It will be spiral slices and so good

  • @anndziagwa8585
    @anndziagwa8585 Рік тому

    Love your site…. Love your Sassanech shirt too!

  • @abou8963
    @abou8963 Місяць тому

    You are remarkable and making a difference.

  • @VanessaMallia
    @VanessaMallia Рік тому

    Love your videos Brooke!

  • @patbuegeler7770
    @patbuegeler7770 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤I like your budget meal videos.

  • @jerrieanderson2245
    @jerrieanderson2245 2 роки тому +3

    New subscriber! Found you today. Family loves these kinds of meals and was happy to be reminded of biscuit dumplings. Looking forward to finding previous videos.