I was homeless for a few months when I was a young adult and the first meal I had back home was Thanksgiving dinner. It has had a special place in my heart since and this spread is absolutely beautiful and looks delicious! Stay safe and healthy 🧡
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1. These recipes are VERY basic and not my "normal" style of recipes that a lot of you are used to. I just wanted to create a video showing that anyone can make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner on a tight budget. 2. What we thought about how everything tasted. - We truly enjoyed this meal! And would be super happy to serve or be served this meal. The turkey breast filets were delicious marinated in the GV Italian dressing. Darren smoked them and I didn't get to film it. But you could cook them in any way. Grill, bake, pan fry, etc. Deviled eggs surprised me. I am very picky (usually) about our meat and eggs. I loved these! Could not tell a difference. Although I probably will still buy organic cage free eggs. Candied Yams, delish! I will use butter if I make them this way again, but they tasted great. Mashed Potatoes, Honestly...with the turkey gravy over them.-.we loved them! Green Bean Casserole - Tasted like the classic. Chocolate Pie - VERY sweet. Almost 2 sweet. I recommend using only 2-3 cubes of the baking chocolate if you do use it, or go for the Hersheys if you can! Biscuits - More dense and heavy, as compared to a light and fluffy biscuit. Still tasted great. ALL IN ALL - We give it a 9/10. We had plenty of leftovers also.
Those sweet potatoes looked great! We’ve always served them savoury, but I really want to try this recipe. Maybe I will look for a reason to celebrate US Thanksgiving. :)
@@CookCleanAndRepeat I saw your casserole dish on an earlier video and ordered it - not realizing I was getting a whole set of baking/serving dishes for that price! I was thrilled, of course. It goes beautifully with my blue willow dishes (that I bought one piece at a time from Kroger in the very early years of my marriage!) and I'm looking forward to using them this Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing the info on that set. 😊
So sweet of you to provide a budget friendly alternative. Many are on tight budgets right now but this shows we can still make a nice meal for less and enjoy our family.
I’m in tears 😭, I’m just so grateful to the Lord above for blessing my family, and that there’s people like you that you’re showing everyone that you don’t have to have a great big spread, may god bless all those people out there that don’t have a lot, that he blesses them With a beautiful thanksgiving dinner, wether you spend $30 or $300 .
That is so kind of you my husband is a firefighter and it really does mean so much to them when members of their communities do such heart felt things for them thank you
@@casualchaos1006 thank you. It was heartbreaking last year for me because I didn't even take into consideration the changes due to covid so I cooked for 3 firehouse and unfortunately they couldn't take the food so I had to give away to neighbors and whomever I could find.
First thing I want to say your kind words bring tears down my face. I know so many people this year that are in a hard spot. Iam this video will help alot of people . Hope you and your family have great week. 😇
Jen, this was a wonderfully thoughtful and helpful gift to many right now. This is how my mamaw cooked for years while raising my mom, aunt and uncle on her own - she did the best she could with what she had and never once did her children do without. This is eye opening to many who may be blessed enough to not have or may never have had this worry and may lessen the worry of many who may be facing the holiday season with much less than they ever imagined. Sharing this video so hopefully others will see and share it, too. I love watching your videos, but this one is the best! Thanks, Jen. Sending love and best wishes to you and yours!
I once lived in a pretty poor area and we didn't have a stove so for thanksgiving that year i just cooked a chicken in an electric skilit and a hotplate and crockpot and microwave..dad and i had microwave mashed spuds and corn and peas and an ice box pie for desert and it turned out great and rent that year took any food money so.i went food bank hopping and that was a blessing and we had a great thanksgiving
Love the sentiment behind this video and all of the recipes remind me of Thanksgiving growing up, a family of 5, single Mom and elderly Grandmother who couldn't work. ♡ Takes me back to a simpler time when I didn't know we were "poor."
Jennifer how very decent of you to think about those who don't have a lot of money to spend on a big Thanksgiving dinner, I'm from Ireland and I'm definitely giving this a go. Thanks again for sharing your precious family time with us. X
I love this because times aren’t great for many people and to be able to feed your family on a low budget this holiday season (and everyday really) is one less thing to worry about..❤️
Jennifer...this has to be the sweetest video of all. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to try and help others. This is where blessing come from! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!❤️
I never comment on your videos bc I always watch them on the TV. I have been watching you for just about 6 months now. I felt the urge to comment on this one. I think it is so incredible that you made this entire feast on such a budget. The entire concept is so timely and appropriate for so many. So we'll thought out and valuable. I think so many families can benefit from this innovative video. You really go the extra mile in your content and it's very appreciated 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Being just the two of us, we appreciate smaller servings and simpler recipes. Wonderful ideas here to work with! Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving 2022!!!
This is the best one of these budget thanksgiving videos ok YT. You actually cook good food that resembles Thanksgiving instead of slop together some weird dollar store pile of sadness. Well done.
That's wonderful to show how you can do a budget friendly Thanksgiving! Great tips and encouragement for us to give and donate to others. Everything looks lovely!! Blessings!!🧡🦃
This is helpful. My friend fell on harder times around now so she needs help with Thanksgiving so I was going to see about getting a whole turkey for her family of 8
Well they always make me feel like family. Plus I was told her youngest son is my godson if by most in theory. So she has no choice in getting help from me lol. She is more then just a friend. She is family.
This is perfect for families who are on very tight budgets. I’m a single mom so I have been buying a little each week for Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing.
I loved this video. So many people are struggling to make ends meet these days and this is a wonderful idea for those on a budget! Thanks Jen!❤️ 🍁🍁🦃🦃🍗🍗🍂🍂
Great video! I really enjoyed it. You have motivated me to think of others this holiday season. I would say that this is very much needed this year. Thank you for sharing!
You did amazing! I cook but don’t bake so that pie will be my baby step lol...will you be doing a video about your ‘normal’ thanksgiving meal? Keep up the thoughtfulness and great work!
First video I see from you. Love it!!! Such amazing ideas. Thank you! This will be my Thanksgiving dinner for sure 😋 I was looking for budget friendly meals but that also looked delicious and this is definitely it. I already subscribe to your channel and can't wait to see more of your videos. You have such a kind and sweet personality. God bless you!!!😊
Jen fantastic video. Your videos are pure perfection. I know this had to be a lot of work to make this video. Really appreciate all you do. That meal looked fantastic. Love you sweetie. God bless! Marion
Your husband is a hoot! That looked delicious! I add celery cooked in butter to my Stove Top. I've never been much of a cook, but you are amazing & so sweet!
What a great idea and you did great with everything! You have actual cooking skills and it shows. It was nice that y'all did this together, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
So glad you made a video like this. For those on a budget, especially this holiday season. You’re awesome with all this inspiration!!! My mom AND step dad both, have tested positive for covid. My grandpa also has covid. He has been in quarantine for awhile now, still trying to get over it. Usually we gather & go to our families houses for the holidays. This thanksgiving I will be cooking, which I don’t mind. I love doing it. So this helped me out with some affordable ideas 💕
I always LOVE your outfits. Everything is so cozy & flattering an sooo my style ! Could you maybe ever do a fall/winter looks idea clip in your videos 🧡🍁 I would love to know where you find some of you outfit pieces.
This is an absolutely fantastic idea, thank you, Jen. There are so many people out there that are going to be struggling this year. And I hope they see this video of yours. The entire Meal looks so good, even if it was all from basic recipes. Nothing wrong with Basic when you are struggling.
Thanks for sharing your budget dinner, I think I'm going to make the chocolate pie. I also noticed your lovely Temp-taions serving ware, so pretty, I'm a big fan.
I think this video was such a great idea. I was very excited to see you stuck within the budget and made a beautiful dinner. This is such a good idea for people who may not be able to go visit their families due to Covid. They don't have to spend alot to make a yummy meal thanks so much for sharing this.
Thanks for the video! It was great . Everything looked good . Yeah most times would do things a little different but these are different times . Thanks for showing you can still have all the traditional things and still be a great meal ❤️
Such a sweet idea! I spend way too much time and money prepping for Thanksgiving. I love the simplicity, but mainly your intentions here! I hope your family has a great day!
I like to "mash" my potatoes with an immersion/ hand blender. so quick and easy and you can get them super creamy if you like, or you can go easy and leave some lumps. I do that for my yams too because I like my yams pretty basic with just butter, salt and a Splash of milk.
This is amazing that you can do this on 30 bucks. I got a recipe that'll cost about $2.25 for macaroni and cheese homemade baked and that would be more food it would go further you could serve another person.i could feed 6-7 for about $50 and probably have a second dessert and at least one more side.this yr I'm definitely going to challenge myself to see how far I can stretch $50. For one of those times if you really need to.
Jen, what a lovely intro and such great idea. You are so considerate & thoughtful! Great reminder about the food bank and donations. Definitely gonna do that. This video is the epitome also of true southern hospitality: Considering everyone & helping where you can, when you can to make sure everyone is included. ♥️
I was homeless for a few months when I was a young adult and the first meal I had back home was Thanksgiving dinner. It has had a special place in my heart since and this spread is absolutely beautiful and looks delicious! Stay safe and healthy 🧡
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1. These recipes are VERY basic and not my "normal" style of recipes that a lot of you are used to. I just wanted to create a video showing that anyone can make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner on a tight budget.
2. What we thought about how everything tasted. - We truly enjoyed this meal! And would be super happy to serve or be served this meal.
The turkey breast filets were delicious marinated in the GV Italian dressing. Darren smoked them and I didn't get to film it. But you could cook them in any way. Grill, bake, pan fry, etc.
Deviled eggs surprised me. I am very picky (usually) about our meat and eggs. I loved these! Could not tell a difference. Although I probably will still buy organic cage free eggs.
Candied Yams, delish! I will use butter if I make them this way again, but they tasted great.
Mashed Potatoes, Honestly...with the turkey gravy over them.-.we loved them!
Green Bean Casserole - Tasted like the classic.
Chocolate Pie - VERY sweet. Almost 2 sweet. I recommend using only 2-3 cubes of the baking chocolate if you do use it, or go for the Hersheys if you can!
Biscuits - More dense and heavy, as compared to a light and fluffy biscuit. Still tasted great.
ALL IN ALL - We give it a 9/10. We had plenty of leftovers also.
Those sweet potatoes looked great! We’ve always served them savoury, but I really want to try this recipe. Maybe I will look for a reason to celebrate US Thanksgiving. :)
I love the black serving dish you have a platter I was wondering where you got them from
This was such a great idea for a video. Thoughtful and presented very well!!
Angel, its actually a very dark blue. But check the description. I had a lot of questions about them, so they are linked. 🥰
@@CookCleanAndRepeat I saw your casserole dish on an earlier video and ordered it - not realizing I was getting a whole set of baking/serving dishes for that price! I was thrilled, of course. It goes beautifully with my blue willow dishes (that I bought one piece at a time from Kroger in the very early years of my marriage!) and I'm looking forward to using them this Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing the info on that set. 😊
So sweet of you to provide a budget friendly alternative. Many are on tight budgets right now but this shows we can still make a nice meal for less and enjoy our family.
I’m in tears 😭, I’m just so grateful to the Lord above for blessing my family, and that there’s people like you that you’re showing everyone that you don’t have to have a great big spread, may god bless all those people out there that don’t have a lot, that he blesses them
With a beautiful thanksgiving dinner, wether you spend $30 or $300 .
Loved your acknowledgment that not everyone may be able to have a “big” Thanksgiving! Great video and good range of options on a budget!! Loved it!
Watching while cooking 1 of my 3 turkeys. Every year I cook two turkeys for a fire house and police station in my neighborhood.
That is so amazing!! Thank you!! 💕💕💕💕
Thats beautiful your such a good person!
That is so kind of you my husband is a firefighter and it really does mean so much to them when members of their communities do such heart felt things for them thank you
@@casualchaos1006 thank you. It was heartbreaking last year for me because I didn't even take into consideration the changes due to covid so I cooked for 3 firehouse and unfortunately they couldn't take the food so I had to give away to neighbors and whomever I could find.
@@bonnieparkertheoutlaw7353 thank you ❤️
First thing I want to say your kind words bring tears down my face. I know so many people this year that are in a hard spot. Iam this video will help alot of people . Hope you and your family have great week. 😇
Mine too ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear your family are in a tough spot, hope things get easier for you soon :)
Jen, this was a wonderfully thoughtful and helpful gift to many right now. This is how my mamaw cooked for years while raising my mom, aunt and uncle on her own - she did the best she could with what she had and never once did her children do without. This is eye opening to many who may be blessed enough to not have or may never have had this worry and may lessen the worry of many who may be facing the holiday season with much less than they ever imagined. Sharing this video so hopefully others will see and share it, too. I love watching your videos, but this one is the best! Thanks, Jen. Sending love and best wishes to you and yours!
I love that you shared some budget friendly recipes for those less fortunate. It looks like a delicious meal that I’m sure many would appreciate.
I once lived in a pretty poor area and we didn't have a stove so for thanksgiving that year i just cooked a chicken in an electric skilit and a hotplate and crockpot and microwave..dad and i had microwave mashed spuds and corn and peas and an ice box pie for desert and it turned out great and rent that year took any food money so.i went food bank hopping and that was a blessing and we had a great thanksgiving
Love the sentiment behind this video and all of the recipes remind me of Thanksgiving growing up, a family of 5, single Mom and elderly Grandmother who couldn't work. ♡ Takes me back to a simpler time when I didn't know we were "poor."
Jennifer how very decent of you to think about those who don't have a lot of money to spend on a big Thanksgiving dinner, I'm from Ireland and I'm definitely giving this a go. Thanks again for sharing your precious family time with us. X
I love this because times aren’t great for many people and to be able to feed your family on a low budget this holiday season (and everyday really) is one less thing to worry about..❤️
You could add some
Crushed up candy canes on top of the pie for
A Christmas version!
Yum!! We will try that!
Yes that’s a great idea! I’m making this with a Hershey’s bar.
Good food on a budget that's the right idea 🍲🍗🍲🍗🍴🍗🍰🍝🍞
Thankyou for your concern. Blessings to you and your family 🙏❤️
Oh wow!! You fixed a full Thanksgiving dinner. Everything looked sooo delicious. I really love your serving dishes also. They are just beautiful.
Jennifer...this has to be the sweetest video of all. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to try and help others. This is where blessing come from! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!❤️
I LOVE IT!!!!!! SO BASIC AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!! THANKSGIVING DINNER IS READY!!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!
I don’t think I ever ate real butter until I was a teenager, and we never had anything too fancy. Simple can be really special too. Great job.😊♥️
I never comment on your videos bc I always watch them on the TV. I have been watching you for just about 6 months now. I felt the urge to comment on this one. I think it is so incredible that you made this entire feast on such a budget. The entire concept is so timely and appropriate for so many. So we'll thought out and valuable. I think so many families can benefit from this innovative video. You really go the extra mile in your content and it's very appreciated 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
What a fab idea Jen! A lot of people are struggling right now so I think this will be so helpful!
This was fantastic, and I am sure helped many families enjoy a beautiful meal together. Xo 🧡🍁
Excellent job at keeping it simple and do-able. Just goes to show it doesn't have to be fancy to be great!
down to earth, basic and wonderful, my heart is melting when I look at your table, thankyou👍❤🌹
Being just the two of us, we appreciate smaller servings and simpler recipes. Wonderful ideas here to work with! Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving 2022!!!
This is the best one of these budget thanksgiving videos ok YT. You actually cook good food that resembles Thanksgiving instead of slop together some weird dollar store pile of sadness. Well done.
Thank you so much! I just posted an updated one for 2022. I think we did pretty good this year too!
Very nice to help show any family or even a couple that have limited budget this year
All looked yummy
You did such a good job on this
A person couldn’t ask for any easier recipes for Thanksgiving! My whole family loves it when I make the Hershey Bar pie.
It really is so good.
You sweet young mom. Love to watch you. Great to see young mothers cook and create. God bless. 🎄🥰👍
Exactly
Eggs will always be perfect
I do similar
10 min at rolling boil
10 min off heat
Into water with ice 15 min
Great video thank you💕😊😊
I love the spirit behind this video! Great idea! And I must make that pie soon!!!! It all looks amazing
That's wonderful to show how you can do a budget friendly Thanksgiving! Great tips and encouragement for us to give and donate to others. Everything looks lovely!! Blessings!!🧡🦃
You killed it! Just seeing this in 2022 and in these days and times this is so needed! Thank you! God bless you and your family!
I like the pink and blue bowls real cute good recipes.
Great video idea!! Looks delicious too.
That chocolate pie looks delicious! I’m definitely going to be making that this week. 💕
You and your hubby are so cute!!
Your videos are getting better and better... ♥️ super great content, ideas, cooking, and talent!
Thank you soo very much!!
This is helpful. My friend fell on harder times around now so she needs help with Thanksgiving so I was going to see about getting a whole turkey for her family of 8
Thats so helpful and kind of you!!
Well they always make me feel like family. Plus I was told her youngest son is my godson if by most in theory. So she has no choice in getting help from me lol. She is more then just a friend. She is family.
This is perfect for families who are on very tight budgets. I’m a single mom so I have been buying a little each week for Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing.
I’m sure your children will appreciate you saving each week so make them something wonderful :)
I think using the turkey chops was brilliant!!
Yummy. You did a wonderful job. Inspiration.
I loved this video. So many people are struggling to make ends meet these days and this is a wonderful idea for those on a budget! Thanks Jen!❤️ 🍁🍁🦃🦃🍗🍗🍂🍂
I like really delicious cheap chocolate! Glad I found this video. It’s great!
I can’t wait to get thanksgiving food! Girl you got me droolin! Yum 💕💕
Awesome! Loved your Temp-tations Old World Blue Floral serving pieces. It made a budget friendly dinner look more extravagant. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! Reasonable and looks yummy!
So nice to see such a great way to save money at these hard times. TFS!
Hey Jen! I’m so excited to see this meal!! I love your recipes!!
What a great video! I love your message about donating to families in need. Thank you for all the ideas! Love Your channel!
Great video! I really enjoyed it. You have motivated me to think of others this holiday season. I would say that this is very much needed this year. Thank you for sharing!
What a very thoughtful video for people that have to be on a budget for the holidays. You showed a lot of different side dishes.
What an important video and message ❤️
You did amazing! I cook but don’t bake so that pie will be my baby step lol...will you be doing a video about your ‘normal’ thanksgiving meal? Keep up the thoughtfulness and great work!
Ive filmed everything I'll be cooking, so I will link those videos and recipes.
Wow! Very impressive. And a beautiful gesture! GOD Bless You❤
Such a wonderful idea! We are lucky enough to have our normal Thanksgiving this year, but how kind of you to think of those who cannot!
And I still got some good ideas from this video 😀
I use lemon juice in my milk to make buttermilk. Works every time. Love this video.
What a beautiful spread😍 love your temptation collection !!
You are making me so hungry! Great ideas on a budget 👍!
That table dressed with all your delish dishes looks fabulous ❣️
Thank you!!
You are so sweet! Love watching your videos! I am convinced you and Jessica have to be the sweetest friend duo/ youtubers there are!
Best budget friendly dinner I've seen so far. Great job!
Love this idea!
Jennifer great job on your dinner
Love this video 💗
Such a great reminder Jen. Your dinner looked amazing. Loved the ending with the dinner displayed so beautifully on the table. TFS! 🦃🍽 🍁
Very impressed. Good ideas for people on a budget.
First video I see from you. Love it!!! Such amazing ideas. Thank you! This will be my Thanksgiving dinner for sure 😋 I was looking for budget friendly meals but that also looked delicious and this is definitely it.
I already subscribe to your channel and can't wait to see more of your videos. You have such a kind and sweet personality. God bless you!!!😊
Jen fantastic video. Your videos are pure perfection. I know this had to be a lot of work to make this video. Really appreciate all you do. That meal looked fantastic. Love you sweetie. God bless! Marion
Thank you sweet lady!
Your husband is a hoot! That looked delicious! I add celery cooked in butter to my Stove Top. I've never been much of a cook, but you are amazing & so sweet!
That sounds delicious!
Such a great vlog. Touched my heart. ❤️ Giving is always better than receiving.
It all looks good to me. Made me hungry!
This is so awesome! Thank you for thinking of an efficient way to have an affordable Thanksgiving!
What a wonderful message Jen! Awesome vidro and recipes. I am totally making that pie!❤
What a great idea and you did great with everything! You have actual cooking skills and it shows. It was nice that y'all did this together, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Great idea and Looks Delicious!!!
Yummmmm well done
So glad you made a video like this. For those on a budget, especially this holiday season. You’re awesome with all this inspiration!!! My mom AND step dad both, have tested positive for covid. My grandpa also has covid. He has been in quarantine for awhile now, still trying to get over it. Usually we gather & go to our families houses for the holidays. This thanksgiving I will be cooking, which I don’t mind. I love doing it. So this helped me out with some affordable ideas 💕
I always LOVE your outfits. Everything is so cozy & flattering an sooo my style ! Could you maybe ever do a fall/winter looks idea clip in your videos 🧡🍁 I would love to know where you find some of you outfit pieces.
This is an absolutely fantastic idea, thank you, Jen. There are so many people out there that are going to be struggling this year. And I hope they see this video of yours. The entire Meal looks so good, even if it was all from basic recipes. Nothing wrong with Basic when you are struggling.
If you can do the Hersheys one, do it! But we absolutely still enjoyed the cheaper version!
Loved this video!
Thanks so much Kim!!
Looks delish ! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Jen. The whole meal looked delicious, but those biscuits were beautiful! The table and your dining room looked amazing!
Thanks for sharing your budget dinner, I think I'm going to make the chocolate pie. I also noticed your lovely Temp-taions serving ware, so pretty, I'm a big fan.
Everything looks good including you two
Love your temptations dishes
Hi Jen, what a thoughtful and helpful video. Your meal looked wonderful, and I’m sure your ideas will be used by many people! 😊
I think this video was such a great idea. I was very excited to see you stuck within the budget and made a beautiful dinner. This is such a good idea for people who may not be able to go visit their families due to Covid. They don't have to spend alot to make a yummy meal thanks so much for sharing this.
Thanks for the video! It was great . Everything looked good . Yeah most times would do things a little different but these are different times . Thanks for showing you can still have all the traditional things and still be a great meal ❤️
Wonderful
Such a sweet idea! I spend way too much time and money prepping for Thanksgiving. I love the simplicity, but mainly your intentions here! I hope your family has a great day!
So good of you to do this video. Hershey pie is one of our favorites. 😊
I like to "mash" my potatoes with an immersion/ hand blender. so quick and easy and you can get them super creamy if you like, or you can go easy and leave some lumps. I do that for my yams too because I like my yams pretty basic with just butter, salt and a Splash of milk.
Great video! You are awesome! My 2 daughters in laws that don’t know how to cook need to watch this video, my 2 sons should watch this video also.
This is amazing that you can do this on 30 bucks. I got a recipe that'll cost about $2.25 for macaroni and cheese homemade baked and that would be more food it would go further you could serve another person.i could feed
6-7 for about $50 and probably have a second dessert and at least one more side.this yr I'm definitely going to challenge myself to see how far I can stretch $50. For one of those times if you really need to.
That was a fine looking meal, Jen. Good job! (:
Great video! It just shows you can have a delicious meal on a budget!
Jen, what a lovely intro and such great idea. You are so considerate & thoughtful! Great reminder about the food bank and donations. Definitely gonna do that. This video is the epitome also of true southern hospitality: Considering everyone & helping where you can, when you can to make sure everyone is included. ♥️
Everything look so good...