Every year me and my brother is looked forward to getting our food basket from the food pantry for Thanksgiving. It was the best one of the year. People do not realize what does donations mean to a family he needs it. We would not have had a Thanksgiving if it wasn't for these boxes. My dad left. My mom tried her best but she had her own demons oh, but she did put on a good Thanksgiving. And we were all very thankful. So I do highly encourage people to donate. I donate as much as I possibly can. And I hope that anyone who is struggling not only takes advantage of free food but take advantage of a free education oh, I found that to be my ticket out of poverty. My children do not need to live the life that I did due to the education I got. Please people this holiday season do not forget to give that extra toy or that extra food it is appreciated much more than you know
What an amazing story. I am so thankful that you have shared this and hope it encourages everyone to give what they can! 🙏 Have a magical and bountiful Thanksgiving ❤️
This is why I am happy to contribute. My husband has passed and he's the only one that liked turkey. I buy the year's worth of food that is on sale this time of year and store it. When I spend that much I get free turkeys. They go straight to the food bank. Happy to donate the fixings too. We (older kids and I) try to spend a certain amount each or donate cash. It's worth every dime.
I told a co-worker about your Dollar tree Thanksgiving meal video. She watched it and the next day she shared with me that she is struggling and was searching for something to inspire her for her Holiday meal on a modest budget. Great video!
What a story! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏 I’m so glad this can be helpful. I know you and your coworker will both have a very special Thanksgiving with lots of delicious food❤️
I have so much respect for you for advocating for those who might need help. I am also glad you aren’t using appliances other than stove top and oven for the same reasons. You’re the only TH-camr I’ve seen do this, and I love that you did it. Thank you!
I'm so glad I found your channel, thank you so much for this video! After COVID I lost my job and now I'm in school and we just have my husband's income, so every bit helps.
🙏 you guys will have the most fabulous and bountiful Thanksgiving. I know it! The world works in mysterious ways, I have a feeling you will have an even better career very soon! Happy Thanksgiving!
We love stuffed mushrooms. Fresh mushroom caps. Stuff with chopped stems, bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, olive oil, parmesan. Ppl love them. Very Italian. We also like a baked ziti on the table for Thanksgiving. We can feed 5 ppl on $50 easily.
Deviled egg tip: I put a small ziplock bag into a glass, fill it with the deviled egg filling, let out air, zip it up, cut off the tip and fill them that way. Way less mess and looks a little nicer plus you don’t have to buy a pastry bag!
Thanks for this! I am for sure struggling with this pandemic and having a toddler! Hoping to manage $25 to be able to give him a good thanksgiving! 💖 subscribed
the little pies and cakes is what i served for both our Thanksgivings this year. no one could come to a consensus so i got individual ones...which ended up cheaper. then sent hubby back the next day and got the marked down from .50 to .34 for the freezer to have a dessert or breakfast for the next few weeks. we still have pumpkin, apple, cherry, pecan, peach and the chocolate and cinnamon cake. can't pass up 34 cents for me its 2 servings but only one for the guys. should have been doing this before. edit for dont forget frozen pearl onions. can be used anywhere cooked onions are used. or leave whole and heat with canned veggies. makes them look fancy and if you have flour and a little milk make white gravy for "creamed peas and onions". $2 for 12 oz and they go a long long way.
Ibotta Rebate - if you don’t have a computer, scroll to the bottom of your Ibotta offer and check the box that says I don’t have a computer. Ibotta will send the offer rebate to your email address allowing you to get a FREE Walmart thanksgiving dinner. I decided not to get the free meal to allow others in need to use this limited offer. I challenge those who are not in need to forego the offer. God Bless and Godspeed! Thanks Maria, as always you rock!
@@MealsWithMaria too not get stressed about being on so tight of a budget, I turned my whole money experience into a game/competition. It was Me against the System, like a board game. It worked making the experience fun. But a side effect is trying to “get the deal”. I have to remind myself that others need something like the “free” meal way more then I do. In addition to deals I built experiences into the game. Thanksgiving day - morning Macy’s Day Parade, start turkey, lunch, football game with those unable to play watching and cheering, then back to kitchen to cook, serve and then eat Thanksgiving Dinner. Before the start of dinner at the table, everyone gets a candle 🕯. A prayer of Thanks is said then one candle is lit. That person says one thing they are grateful for, or two, then lights the candle of the person beside them and that goes on around the table. The last person says a closing blessing and everyone blows out their candle. The lights are turned back on and we eat. After dinner we, chat, watch football, then eat dessert. I close my night with the original “Miracle on 34th street”. The next Morning I sit with whoever is interested and do our Christmas 🎄 Event Calendar. Sort of like Advent calendar but for activities. This was popular as we decided what to do when.
WOW!! I am in AAAAWWWEEE of you and this video. The big Thanksgiving Dinner you created with $20 is INCREDIBLE and INSPIRATIONAL for sure!! I really appreciate the tips, ideas, and all the information you provide for folks to remember to donate and help when they can. Growing up I remember all too well the struggles. But, you learn to appreciate every single thing in life large or small, to help others, and be humbled. My Mom did her very best and we were 7 children, so it was no easy task. She worked hard to make thanksgiving just that, a day to be thankful for all that we have, don't have, the good and the bad and reminded us, besides being grateful, being together was by far the most important. So, THANK YOU!! I learned so much from your video. God Bless and Stay Safe!! Hugz Arlene
Back in march at Walmart we caught whole turkeys and turkey breast for .10 lb. We bought 4 turkeys and 4 breast and they are butterball. Gave them away except 1 each. I'm so glad we caught that because of prices now. Meal looked good.
I have been sharing these videos with everyone I know making Thanksgiving dinners. I always get to be a free loader on Thanksgiving! Because if you were eating Thanksgiving dinner at my house you would be having enchiladas and for some reason people say that's not Thanksgiving dinner.
@@nylenyap3933 YES!! US as well. Except I let the lovely lady that sells tacos to my hubby's work make our tamales because they are delicious and she is a pro!
I love how you mention food pantries and churches! Many who are struggling have no idea where to go or how to access these resources! I just found your channel this morning- how cool are you!? This is awesome Mama!! Thank you!!!
I love that you aren't using specialty cooking appliances. I do have a crockpot but not all the newer fancy gadgets like the InstantPot. We just don't have room in our tiny kitchen.
That’s nice of you to provide appetizers for your family before turkey time, we make breakfast, watch the parade and then get the turkey and everything else done. We don’t eat too much until dinner which we have in the late afternoon. We have a large family so Thanksgiving dinner gets started days beforehand, with the baking of the breads, pies, desserts and anything that needs to set in the fridge.
Hit like the moment you mentioned donating to your local food pantry. Thank you so much for encouraging others to think about donating during this time of year.
Wow, so many starches/carbs! 😋 😋 😋 We always used the neck and the giblets in the stuffing and gravy. As kids, it was our job to strip the meat from the neck after which we got to naw on the bones. Memories 🙂
I am glad you mentioned about donating, one thing ppl don't donate are cooking oil, powdered milk or canned milk, spices. Also add your spices to your butter before sticking it under the turkey skin.
I saw your Dollar tree Thanksgiving last year but I missed this one. It is great! I'm so happy to see young people actually cooking / preparing foods for their family. Was beginning to think it was going to be a lost art 'til finding so many on TH-cam who are enthusiastic in the kitchen! Well, happy holidays 2021! :)
I watched this video over a year later after you posted it. I wanted to commend you & thank you for a great video. I was I’ll be sharing this video with a friend. I did the Ibotta app & scored the free items but my friend did not want to use Ibotta. She always has excuses regarding her finances. I loved how in this video you used old school style of cooking, not using instant pot, ricer, etc. I I liked that you shopped at Walmart. We only have 2 grocery stores in our town, Walmart & Safeway. My friend is new go cooking & you explained things so well.
Very impressive dinner for only $22! But, holy moly, that still seemed like a lot of work. I also like the creative way you served the little pies. So cool!
you can mix all your deviled egg ingredients in a plastic bag or a ziploc bag, then just cut the corner off and use the bag to pipe or fill the eggs. It so easy to do that way. Then sprinkle paprika on top of the eggs for color
If you have an ice chest you can fill it with cold salted water and put your turkey in. It will thaw fairly quick without having to keep water running. Been cooking over sixty years. Have had to cut corners a lot. Love your channel dear!
Another great video! Are you doing a video on what you're making for actual Thanksgiving? Your family gets to have 3 Thanksgiving dinners with these challenges. Lol.
😂 so true! The kids are over the moon about it! More canberry sauce 🙌 I’ll include that in the grocery haul and meal plan the week of thanksgiving. I’ll try to document the actual day on Instagram 😊
I know this is an older video, I have been going through your channel trying to catch up because I am a new subscriber. Every time I think you can’t be more compassionate, thoughtful and giving to people I am reminded that I need to up my game. Thank you for a fun video to watch and a reminder. You often mention people if they buy an extra can of vegetables or something they can donate it to the food bank and that is wonderful. For people like myself who are in a position that we can give more, if you donate cash they can use the money and buy more food than we would be able to with the same amount of money. Something else that doesn’t often get mentioned is food pantries desperately need personal and feminine care supplies as that is something that people suffering from a food shortage can’t afford.
Your food looks wonderful. Thank you I am a senior citizen cooking turkey for many years and I never knew you could cook the turkey with the plastic for the legs. I always struggled pulling the plastic out. I love Gray’s Anatomy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Keep up the great cooking.
Rewatching this in 2022 and it's getting me in the mood for the holidays! (Mashed sweet potatoes with crushed pineapple mixed in is one of my go to recipes.). Thanks for the inspo, hope you are healing well! 👍💕😊
Just watched this for the first time. Great job! I love that you took the time to make everything look appetizing, so important, especially for the holiday.
WOW! What a terrific meal you prepared! Montreal (QC, Canada) prices are not the same, but still, I find it so inspiring to watch your preparation techniques, and then copy what I can. You are such a great mom, and I bet you had a good mom too. Can't wait to see more!
New subscriber. This was my first video! Very impressive! I liked so many things about this! I’ve watched other channels that do these sort of challenges but this seemed different. For one, it was old school with no fancy kitchen gadgets. Your right in thinking not everyone has those things. Your personality kept me interested & entertained! Thank you for reminding us that we need to stop killin ourselves trying to have a “perfect” holiday food experience! When no one really cares as long as their belly is full! And let’s face it, all us cooks really care about is that there’s enough leftovers so we don’t have to cook for a few days!😉😂
Hi Maria new subscriber loved your carrots I always put them in the oven they take forever I’m going to put them on the stove from now on thank you so much
I thank Heaven for every humble crumb! You could add a little fruit and nuts to the stuffing. Also a bit of paprika and scallions to the deviled eggs. 🥚
Great job, as always, Maria! If you have a plastic baggie, you can put your egg fillng in that, snip the corner, and use that to pipe the deviled egg filling into the egg whites. Happy Thanksgiving!
Maria! This is so well done! What a fabulous spread. My son is coming home with his lovely girlfriend from British Columbia for thanksgiving and staying for a week and I’m so excited. I was a little worried what to cook, because I am on a pension. Here in Canada we can get turkeys for 99 cents a pound. And there will be leftovers for days. Thank you Thank you Thank you. ❤️❤️ now I’m going to head over to your leftovers video. Love you ❤️
Suggestion: Make shepherd's pie with turkey for your leftovers meal. I saw someone do this on another channel. Your table and meal looked amazing. You did such a great job, Maria!!!
Great video! I wish our Walmart was this cheap but here in Canada its definitely more pricey. I'm not looking to do a low cost dinner per se but this is such a blessing for ppl who are needing to stretch their dollars! I thought $20 was a typo but you killed it! Oh and remember you can always use a sandwich bag with a corner cut off for piping anything!
Welcome Donalee! It was the first time I’ve used that method and I loved it! So fun to dip the pie like chips, get a little of everything, and not get too full!
Maria hi. I’m a new subscriber from 🇨🇦 Canada. . And I am very much enjoying your channel. In order to prevent your cutting board from moving around , place a tea towel or slightly damp paper towel underneath your board Prevents any sudden movements while you are cutting up things. That’s a great thanksgiving dinner you created for very little money.
I was waiting for this video and WOW you didn’t disappoint!! I would like to mention for those who need it- this is super easily modified for those who need to be dairy and gluten free! I am definitely going to make those appetizers I never thought about twice baked potatoes!
I definitely agree. However, I’ve never seen or heard of a scenario when there wasn’t enough turkey. So as long as I have a turkey, I feel I’m in a loaves and fishes situation. 😂
I know if you google or pinterest the best way to boil eggs, taking the shell off and making deviled eggs but I'm horrible at cooking and taking the shell off so can someone pls give me some advice, thanks!
Trust Maria. She has shown you the perfect way to make them. If you take your pot completely off the stove or are using gas or an Induction cooker where there isn't as much retained heat, or if you are at high altitude, let sit 15 to 20 mins before the ice bath. (no longer than 20). After you get them out of the ice bath, or at a minimum, ice cold water, smack the pointy end on the sink. There's an air pocket that helps get you started. The only other tip is don't get them from the hen house that day and make deviled eggs with them. LOL Just like at Easter, they'll be too fresh and they will not peel well no matter what you do. A little older eggs are easier to peel.
Every year me and my brother is looked forward to getting our food basket from the food pantry for Thanksgiving. It was the best one of the year. People do not realize what does donations mean to a family he needs it. We would not have had a Thanksgiving if it wasn't for these boxes. My dad left. My mom tried her best but she had her own demons oh, but she did put on a good Thanksgiving. And we were all very thankful. So I do highly encourage people to donate. I donate as much as I possibly can. And I hope that anyone who is struggling not only takes advantage of free food but take advantage of a free education oh, I found that to be my ticket out of poverty. My children do not need to live the life that I did due to the education I got. Please people this holiday season do not forget to give that extra toy or that extra food it is appreciated much more than you know
What an amazing story. I am so thankful that you have shared this and hope it encourages everyone to give what they can! 🙏 Have a magical and bountiful Thanksgiving ❤️
This is why I am happy to contribute. My husband has passed and he's the only one that liked turkey. I buy the year's worth of food that is on sale this time of year and store it. When I spend that much I get free turkeys. They go straight to the food bank. Happy to donate the fixings too. We (older kids and I) try to spend a certain amount each or donate cash. It's worth every dime.
It was like Xmas getting the baskets.
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I told a co-worker about your Dollar tree Thanksgiving meal video. She watched it and the next day she shared with me that she is struggling and was searching for something to inspire her for her Holiday meal on a modest budget. Great video!
What a story! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏 I’m so glad this can be helpful. I know you and your coworker will both have a very special Thanksgiving with lots of delicious food❤️
Hope you found a way to give her some money so she doesn’t have to struggle so bad!
I have so much respect for you for advocating for those who might need help. I am also glad you aren’t using appliances other than stove top and oven for the same reasons. You’re the only TH-camr I’ve seen do this, and I love that you did it. Thank you!
The little pie dippers are genius!!!
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I'm so glad I found your channel, thank you so much for this video! After COVID I lost my job and now I'm in school and we just have my husband's income, so every bit helps.
🙏 you guys will have the most fabulous and bountiful Thanksgiving. I know it! The world works in mysterious ways, I have a feeling you will have an even better career very soon! Happy Thanksgiving!
A rotisserie chicken can be used instead of turkey , works well too.
We love stuffed mushrooms. Fresh mushroom caps. Stuff with chopped stems, bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, olive oil, parmesan. Ppl love them. Very Italian. We also like a baked ziti on the table for Thanksgiving. We can feed 5 ppl on $50 easily.
I love stuffed mushrooms too! Will probably make them at Christmas this year!
Deviled egg tip:
I put a small ziplock bag into a glass, fill it with the deviled egg filling, let out air, zip it up, cut off the tip and fill them that way. Way less mess and looks a little nicer plus you don’t have to buy a pastry bag!
Very smart! Thanks for the tip!
I came here to say the same thing
Thank YOU
@@MealsWithMaria i agree 😱😉
How do you make deviled eggs 🤔
Thanks for this! I am for sure struggling with this pandemic and having a toddler! Hoping to manage $25 to be able to give him a good thanksgiving! 💖 subscribed
You can do it Amanda! You and your son will have a wonderful, bountiful meal, I am sure ❤️❤️
Please reach out to nearby churches. They often give out food like turkey and sides for this time of year.
The Walmart mini pies are perfect for a small snack, when you want that something sweet!❤🙂
Yah! I actually loved the chocolate cake 🥳
we picked the up in the discount rack for .34 for the freezer.
That's a really satisfying amount of food, to feed people well, for just about $20! Now I want Thanksgiving dinner right now!
Right?! You can get more than you’d think for a little!
the little pies and cakes is what i served for both our Thanksgivings this year. no one could come to a consensus so i got individual ones...which ended up cheaper. then sent hubby back the next day and got the marked down from .50 to .34 for the freezer to have a dessert or breakfast for the next few weeks. we still have pumpkin, apple, cherry, pecan, peach and the chocolate and cinnamon cake. can't pass up 34 cents for me its 2 servings but only one for the guys. should have been doing this before.
edit for dont forget frozen pearl onions. can be used anywhere cooked onions are used. or leave whole and heat with canned veggies. makes them look fancy and if you have flour and a little milk make white gravy for "creamed peas and onions". $2 for 12 oz and they go a long long way.
I love the pearl onions idea! Thank you for sharing🙏
When turkeys are cheap, I buy several. I can cook one, and feed us for 2 weeks, cheaper than chicken!
Genius!
Ibotta Rebate - if you don’t have a computer, scroll to the bottom of your Ibotta offer and check the box that says I don’t have a computer. Ibotta will send the offer rebate to your email address allowing you to get a FREE Walmart thanksgiving dinner.
I decided not to get the free meal to allow others in need to use this limited offer. I challenge those who are not in need to forego the offer. God Bless and Godspeed!
Thanks Maria, as always you rock!
Great info about the computer🙌 thank you for sharing and that is so kind of you to forgo the deal.
@@MealsWithMaria too not get stressed about being on so tight of a budget, I turned my whole money experience into a game/competition. It was Me against the System, like a board game. It worked making the experience fun. But a side effect is trying to “get the deal”. I have to remind myself that others need something like the “free” meal way more then I do. In addition to deals I built experiences into the game. Thanksgiving day - morning Macy’s Day Parade, start turkey, lunch, football game with those unable to play watching and cheering, then back to kitchen to cook, serve and then eat Thanksgiving Dinner. Before the start of dinner at the table, everyone gets a candle 🕯. A prayer of Thanks is said then one candle is lit. That person says one thing they are grateful for, or two, then lights the candle of the person beside them and that goes on around the table. The last person says a closing blessing and everyone blows out their candle. The lights are turned back on and we eat. After dinner we, chat, watch football, then eat dessert. I close my night with the original “Miracle on 34th street”. The next Morning I sit with whoever is interested and do our Christmas 🎄 Event Calendar. Sort of like Advent calendar but for activities. This was popular as we decided what to do when.
That pie arrangement is so cute! I never thought of serving that way
Thank you! My first time doing it too!
WOW!! I am in AAAAWWWEEE of you and this video. The big Thanksgiving Dinner you created with $20 is INCREDIBLE and INSPIRATIONAL for sure!! I really appreciate the tips, ideas, and all the information you provide for folks to remember to donate and help when they can. Growing up I remember all too well the struggles. But, you learn to appreciate every single thing in life large or small, to help others, and be humbled. My Mom did her very best and we were 7 children, so it was no easy task. She worked hard to make thanksgiving just that, a day to be thankful for all that we have, don't have, the good and the bad and reminded us, besides being grateful, being together was by far the most important. So, THANK YOU!! I learned so much from your video. God Bless and Stay Safe!! Hugz Arlene
Bless you! Thank you for the kind words! Glad this helps!
Back in march at Walmart we caught whole turkeys and turkey breast for .10 lb. We bought 4 turkeys and 4 breast and they are butterball. Gave them away except 1 each. I'm so glad we caught that because of prices now. Meal looked good.
So smart! Way to go!
I have been sharing these videos with everyone I know making Thanksgiving dinners. I always get to be a free loader on Thanksgiving! Because if you were eating Thanksgiving dinner at my house you would be having enchiladas and for some reason people say that's not Thanksgiving dinner.
Carla! You are too kind! Thank you 🙏
Yummm I wouldn’t turn down enchiladas if you served them for Thanksgiving lol! Our family tradition is homemade tamales at 🎄 Christmas 💝
@@nylenyap3933 YES!! US as well. Except I let the lovely lady that sells tacos to my hubby's work make our tamales because they are delicious and she is a pro!
No matter how much or how little food is food
I live in south Texas. Enchiladas and Tamales are always a part of Thanksgiving dinner down here. LOL
I love how you mention food pantries and churches! Many who are struggling have no idea where to go or how to access these resources! I just found your channel this morning- how cool are you!? This is awesome Mama!! Thank you!!!
🤗 welcome! I’m so happy you are here! I’ve got a few more challenges coming out in January 🎉
I love that you aren't using specialty cooking appliances. I do have a crockpot but not all the newer fancy gadgets like the InstantPot. We just don't have room in our tiny kitchen.
😊 I’m glad this is helpful!
That’s nice of you to provide appetizers for your family before turkey time, we make breakfast, watch the parade and then get the turkey and everything else done. We don’t eat too much until dinner which we have in the late afternoon. We have a large family so Thanksgiving dinner gets started days beforehand, with the baking of the breads, pies, desserts and anything that needs to set in the fridge.
I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
Hit like the moment you mentioned donating to your local food pantry. Thank you so much for encouraging others to think about donating during this time of year.
Absolutely! It’s a must, if you can do it!
Wow, so many starches/carbs! 😋 😋 😋 We always used the neck and the giblets in the stuffing and gravy. As kids, it was our job to strip the meat from the neck after which we got to naw on the bones. Memories 🙂
Oh I love that! I hadn’t thought to use them in the gravy! I’ll try that next time!
I am glad you mentioned about donating, one thing ppl don't donate are cooking oil, powdered milk or canned milk, spices. Also add your spices to your butter before sticking it under the turkey skin.
😊 great ideas!
I saw your Dollar tree Thanksgiving last year but I missed this one. It is great! I'm so happy to see young people actually cooking / preparing foods for their family. Was beginning to think it was going to be a lost art 'til finding so many on TH-cam who are enthusiastic in the kitchen! Well, happy holidays 2021! :)
Thank you! I absolutely love cooking for my family 🙏 happy holidays!
I watched this video over a year later after you posted it. I wanted to commend you & thank you for a great video. I was I’ll be sharing this video with a friend. I did the Ibotta app & scored the free items but my friend did not want to use Ibotta. She always has excuses regarding her finances. I loved how in this video you used old school style of cooking, not using instant pot, ricer, etc. I I liked that you shopped at Walmart. We only have 2 grocery stores in our town, Walmart & Safeway. My friend is new go cooking & you explained things so well.
Very impressive dinner for only $22! But, holy moly, that still seemed like a lot of work. I also like the creative way you served the little pies. So cool!
Haha it was all worth it!
I didn't know that you could cook a turkey with the plastic thing on. Good tip. I won't take it off this year. Thanks for the video 😉
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Same here
you can mix all your deviled egg ingredients in a plastic bag or a ziploc bag, then just cut the corner off and use the bag to pipe or fill the eggs. It so easy to do that way. Then sprinkle paprika on top of the eggs for color
So much smarter! I love this idea, thank you!
New subscriber and loving your videos! Your voice is soothing and I can get things done while listening still!
🙌 my job here is done 😂 😊 I’m so glad you are here and enjoying Amber!
If you have an ice chest you can fill it with cold salted water and put your turkey in. It will thaw fairly quick without having to keep water running. Been cooking over sixty years. Have had to cut corners a lot. Love your channel dear!
Another great video! Are you doing a video on what you're making for actual Thanksgiving? Your family gets to have 3 Thanksgiving dinners with these challenges. Lol.
😂 so true! The kids are over the moon about it! More canberry sauce 🙌 I’ll include that in the grocery haul and meal plan the week of thanksgiving. I’ll try to document the actual day on Instagram 😊
I know this is an older video, I have been going through your channel trying to catch up because I am a new subscriber. Every time I think you can’t be more compassionate, thoughtful and giving to people I am reminded that I need to up my game. Thank you for a fun video to watch and a reminder. You often mention people if they buy an extra can of vegetables or something they can donate it to the food bank and that is wonderful. For people like myself who are in a position that we can give more, if you donate cash they can use the money and buy more food than we would be able to with the same amount of money. Something else that doesn’t often get mentioned is food pantries desperately need personal and feminine care supplies as that is something that people suffering from a food shortage can’t afford.
Aw thanks! So glad you enjoy the videos! I’m always up for donating what I can ❤️
Your food looks wonderful. Thank you I am a senior citizen cooking turkey for many years and I never knew you could cook the turkey with the plastic for the legs. I always struggled pulling the plastic out. I love Gray’s Anatomy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Keep up the great cooking.
Thank you! So glad I could share a new trick! Happy Thanksgiving!
Just wonderful...a simple taste the real food meal...thanks..looking forward to dollar tree option...
It was wonderful 🤗 thank you!
Rewatching this in 2022 and it's getting me in the mood for the holidays! (Mashed sweet potatoes with crushed pineapple mixed in is one of my go to recipes.). Thanks for the inspo, hope you are healing well! 👍💕😊
Love it! I’m planning to film 2022 this weekend 🙏 hoping I’m up to it!!
Not only do you give great videos, your heart is so big!!
Aw thanks Kerry!
Ty for posting these videos so that I can watch them in 2022
😀😀 new 2022 one coming this week too!
@@MealsWithMaria omg tyyy can't wait to watch it
I love the pie idea! Everything looks amazing!
Thank you!
So fun! I paused the video at the beginning to quickly come up with my own, roughly $20 Thanksgiving and then couldn't wait to see what you did!
That is so fun!!!!
Thanks sharing
Delicious Thanksgiving recipe you good chef for cooking
For your family
You’re welcome and thank you!
Just watched this for the first time. Great job! I love that you took the time to make everything look appetizing, so important, especially for the holiday.
Thanks Sonia! Glad you liked it!
WOW! What a terrific meal you prepared! Montreal (QC, Canada) prices are not the same, but still, I find it so inspiring to watch your preparation techniques, and then copy what I can. You are such a great mom, and I bet you had a good mom too. Can't wait to see more!
I do have a great mom 🥰 so glad you enjoyed the video!
New subscriber. This was my first video! Very impressive! I liked so many things about this! I’ve watched other channels that do these sort of challenges but this seemed different. For one, it was old school with no fancy kitchen gadgets. Your right in thinking not everyone has those things. Your personality kept me interested & entertained! Thank you for reminding us that we need to stop killin ourselves trying to have a “perfect” holiday food experience! When no one really cares as long as their belly is full! And let’s face it, all us cooks really care about is that there’s enough leftovers so we don’t have to cook for a few days!😉😂
Welcome Kathy! I’m so glad you’re here! And thank you for the kind words! It’s true, you can stick to the basics and still eat so well 🤗
I totally agree!! I just subscribed as well.
Try sandwich bag cut a small clip use as piping bag. Great job!
👍🏼👍🏼 great tip! Thank you!
You can use a plastic bag to fill the egg mixture, then cut a corner off and pipe into the half eggs.
Yes! Much easier 😂
You can use a zip lock bag to use to pipe the devil egg mixture.
Everything looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
😊you’re welcome!
Your Walmart is SO MUCH CHEAPER than mine in WA! The prices you quote always blow my mind. 🤯
That’s tough. It’s hard when prices vary so drastically. Hopefully some of the concepts still transfer!
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Good looking meal. 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Q cena tan bien hecha te felicito y aunque no hablo inglés pienso guiarme por ti gracias
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Yes I love it cheap meals and greys
👍🏼👍🏼 my kind of person!
I miss seeing a green vegetable in your menu. Well done with your ideas!!
😂 not surprised. I tried to make what my family would eat 😊
Wow! Super impressive! Everything looks great!
Thank you!
Hi Maria new subscriber loved your carrots I always put them in the oven they take forever I’m going to put them on the stove from now on thank you so much
Welcome Diana! The stove top carrots were delish! Much faster than oven carrots 🤗
Our daughter was fortunate enough to purchase our Thanksgiving meal free. I'm so glad you mentioned this in your video.
🥳 that is so awesome!!! Enjoy!
I thank Heaven for every humble crumb! You could add a little fruit and nuts to the stuffing. Also a bit of paprika and scallions to the deviled eggs. 🥚
Yum! Great additions!!
You can use a plastic bag in lieu of a pastry bag to fill deviled eggs.
Beautiful meal!
Thank you!! Great tip!
Great job, as always, Maria! If you have a plastic baggie, you can put your egg fillng in that, snip the corner, and use that to pipe the deviled egg filling into the egg whites. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving 🙏
Maria! This is so well done! What a fabulous spread. My son is coming home with his lovely girlfriend from British Columbia for thanksgiving and staying for a week and I’m so excited. I was a little worried what to cook, because I am on a pension. Here in Canada we can get turkeys for 99 cents a pound. And there will be leftovers for days. Thank you Thank you Thank you. ❤️❤️ now I’m going to head over to your leftovers video. Love you ❤️
You’re going to have a wonderful meal! Enjoy your family❤️
The turkey hat kills me🤣🤣
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i Love how you did your thankgiving dinner.
Aw thank you Linda!
Great job! I loved the way you talked about what you were doing step-by-step. Happy Holidays!
Thank you! Same to you!
Suggestion: Make shepherd's pie with turkey for your leftovers meal. I saw someone do this on another channel. Your table and meal looked amazing. You did such a great job, Maria!!!
Yum that sounds great! And thank you!
I hear people talk about leftovers. We never have any turkey left really. My kids love my turkey. Lol
The juices from the veggies can be mixed together to make a veggie stock for later. (Turkey noodle soup maybe?)
Yes! I should have mentioned it, I saved all the scraps and made broth in my leftovers video 😊
You totally Rock Girl! Love your content your recipes and your enthusiasm. I'm hooked
The meal turned out beautiful
Thank you!
Hi. I just found your channel. Love the 2 videos I Have seen so far plus I subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome Doris! I’m so glad you’re here and enjoying!!
Great looking table!😊
Thank you!
you were so inspirational and fun thank you! Great job!!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Loved watching this blog. Thanks for posting. To much work to cook all this for just me this year so I guess I'm just getting a frozen turkey dinner.
Glad you enjoyed! Frozen food is better than it used to be! You can get something good, I’m sure!
If you have a Boston Market near you they have a great turkey meal and are open on Thanksgiving. It's great for a small group or yourself!
Actually really enjoyed! Your a true mom!
Thank you 😊
Yum, you made a beautiful meal once again! Dang Dan, using your challenge items.... 😂
😂😂 right!
Awesome job...you made it look effortless. I'm new and really enjoying your videos. Look forward to more.
😊 thank you Jessica!
Shady brook my favorite brand. Nice idea a meal on a budget.
👍🏼👍🏼 thanks!
You are a Wonder! Cheers and stay safe!
🤗 thank you Belle! Stay safe ❤️
You could have bought evaporated milk if only need a lil bit
Hmm true!
It also makes them super creamy.
Great video! I wish our Walmart was this cheap but here in Canada its definitely more pricey. I'm not looking to do a low cost dinner per se but this is such a blessing for ppl who are needing to stretch their dollars! I thought $20 was a typo but you killed it! Oh and remember you can always use a sandwich bag with a corner cut off for piping anything!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! I used that trick today when icing cookies ❤️
Everything looks so good Maria.
Thank you!
I love the cute kids hanging around investigating
Also how you butcher…I mean carved the turkey. Just as I would have
😀 so glad!
Your turkey skin looks amazing.
Thank you!
This was absolutely lovely. The food looked delicious and your voice is soothing. Glad I found your channel.
😊 I’m glad you’re here!!!
I was crying with laughter as your son behind you went from playing with his car to "Hmmm, what's in this drawer of pointy things?" 😅 Excellent vid!
😂😂 glad you enjoyed!
What a wonderful series!! Food looks amazing!
Thank you!
Luv budget meals! Looks delish!
Thank you!
New subscriber and the pie idea was genius. Going to use it this Thanksgiving. It's not that we cannot afford pie, it is just a healthier alternative.
Welcome Donalee! It was the first time I’ve used that method and I loved it! So fun to dip the pie like chips, get a little of everything, and not get too full!
Maria hi. I’m a new subscriber from 🇨🇦 Canada. . And I am very much enjoying your channel.
In order to prevent your cutting board from moving around , place a tea towel or slightly damp paper towel underneath your board Prevents any sudden movements while you are cutting up things. That’s a great thanksgiving dinner you created for very little money.
Welcome Helen! Thanks for the kind words and advice!! I always mean to do that with the towel but get so caught up in what I’m doing, I forget 🤦♀️
I was waiting for this video and WOW you didn’t disappoint!! I would like to mention for those who need it- this is super easily modified for those who need to be dairy and gluten free! I am definitely going to make those appetizers I never thought about twice baked potatoes!
I’m so glad you liked it Rachel! And thank you for mentioning that! I need to remember to say stuff like that more often!
I'd rather have too much food on the table than not enough. Can always send guests home with some
100%
I definitely agree. However, I’ve never seen or heard of a scenario when there wasn’t enough turkey. So as long as I have a turkey, I feel I’m in a loaves and fishes situation. 😂
Love it and your hat its the best.
Thank you Lee!
I know if you google or pinterest the best way to boil eggs, taking the shell off and making deviled eggs but I'm horrible at cooking and taking the shell off so can someone pls give me some advice, thanks!
Running the eggs under water while you take the shell off is the best method I’ve tried!
Trust Maria. She has shown you the perfect way to make them. If you take your pot completely off the stove or are using gas or an Induction cooker where there isn't as much retained heat, or if you are at high altitude, let sit 15 to 20 mins before the ice bath. (no longer than 20). After you get them out of the ice bath, or at a minimum, ice cold water, smack the pointy end on the sink. There's an air pocket that helps get you started.
The only other tip is don't get them from the hen house that day and make deviled eggs with them. LOL Just like at Easter, they'll be too fresh and they will not peel well no matter what you do. A little older eggs are easier to peel.
Enjoy your video and Ideas for 2020
I’m so glad Mary!
What a great job you did,,, fantastic!!
Thank you!
i buy can yam.that make the best pie.
Oh I like that idea!
Yummy this looks so good ty for sharing! You don’t have to spend a lot to make a great dinner!
So true! You’re welcome’
@@MealsWithMaria I'm going to be using some of your tips this holiday season...thank you again for sharing!
I am sorry I didn’t see this sooner, I checked your Amazon links, most delivered by November 27th. Bed bath and beyond and dollar tree.
Ahhh, next time!
Thanks so much for all the great tips!
You’re welcome 😊
You are the bomb! My most memorable video of yours is teaching me how to decorate sugar cookies last year. It's almost that time again already!
Aw that’s such a personal video 🥰 it warms my heart that you remember that. It means the world ❤️🎄
New to your channel and loving these holiday deals here! Great idea! I'm a Covid ICU nurse and yep love Grey's! Be safe young lady!!
🙌 you rock! Thank you for your service ❤️
Great budget Turkey meal
Thank you!