A good recipe that last my family for 3 days. You can take some of that onion, the peanut butter, two chicken breast. Cut it up. Fry the chicken in a little of your oil. Add the onions. A little water the peanut butter and make a sauce. Put your carrots with it and pour on top of your rice! It’s delicious! My husband is from Senegal and they know how to make some dishes that last or can feed ten to more people on a very low budget!
For someone living alone, I tend to either order food which puts a hole in my pocket or cook cheap food inside which is either tasteless or lacking nutrients if not both. Now, I always watch your videos before grocery shopping to balance health and my budget. Thank you.
Cooking for one can be hard. If possible, make regular recipes and freeze them in portions... that way you can cook less often, and have variety. Cook Just 2 to 3 times per week and rotate out the frozen left overs.
In my area, Walmart is always cheaper. I rarely shop at Target because they are ridiculously overpriced. You are so lucky to have a reasonably priced Target in your area. Great video - as always !
Since I rarely go to Target I always end up buying stuff I don't normally buy making my shopping trip way more expensive than it should be. But there are reasonably priced groceries as long as you do not fall victim to impulse shopping. Last time I was at Target this lady was losing her mind and was blocking the aisle with her basket at one end and her husbands basket on the other end--not allowing people down the aisles. She took the 6-feet-apart thing to a whole other level.
This is what we call cheese on toast in the UK, and is typically more popular than a grilled cheese sandwich. We toast one side, toast the other (very slightly, not to brown it however, but prevents it going soggy when the cheese melts) then sprinkle cheese and add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. I usually add butter once toasted, to the corners and a thin layer on top. It’s great.
I would have gotten a bag of flour and some yeast instead of the bread. I also would have gotten a dozen eggs. You can make lots of things with the flour - regular bread, flat bread, pancakes, pasta, etc.
Some of the guys make "bread sticks" out of a cheap pack of hotdog buns (potato bread) butter, garlic, face down on sprayed cookie sheet. Toast. Cheese can be added by flipping face up. Buns are opened, used as tops and bottoms, separate bread sticks.
Yessss! I’ve been using super cheap hotdog buns for garlic bread for over 30 years. If you mash it a little flat you can use them for faux French bread pizzas.
My husband and I have been cutting our expenses because we’re about to buy our first house. You’re videos have been helpful in creating meals on a lower budget. Thank you!
You look so pretty first of all...Secondly, You come up with some great recipes...Which I am going to start cooking...And lastly, I agree with many of the other viewers comments that you have a very soothing&calming voice...Continued good health and blessings for you and your family. :-)
You could have added some eggs maybe since you came under budget. Then made a chicken fried rice dish. Plus had a couple of scrambled eggs added to breakfast.
You said no dessert, but you can make some with what you already have. Toast bread and butter, sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on it, add some chopped apples or other fruit. Voila! Dessert toast!🙂❤
It is amazing the gourmet dishes you came up with! In addition, you would be building a well stocked pantry over time. Such as with the vinegar, brown sugar, things like that.
I like to see hauls that include some staples. Most videos out there will include using staples, but "assume" you already have it and don't include it in the budgeting. Eventually those staples need replaced and have to be included in the budget, so a replacement staple should be included in some way in the budget... flour one week, oil the next, spices and sugars the next week after that, etc. It adds up and counts.
I make homemade oatmeal with brown sugar bananas. The bananas, a tablespoon or two of brown sugar, a pat of butter. Slice banana, place in microwave safe bowl, sprinkle brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon on top, add a pat of butter or margarine. Microwave till the brown sugar caramelizes and the butter fully melts. Prepare oatmeal as directed, I used instant oatmeal, then add a splash of fresh or condensed milk, and pour the banana mixture over the oatmeal. You could also add a few raisins or dried cranberries, and if you have it, some chopped walnuts or pecans, or peanuts. VERY GOOD!🤤🙂
I’m on a budget and you give me so much inspiration for my meals although I live in Switzerland and food, (even the very very cheapest options) is so so sooo much more expensive then anywhere else
Eggs definitely. Perhaps forgo the bread/pasta and opt for flour (bread/dumplings/pancakes/bisquits/pasta etc) much more variety. Tomato paste can also be into ketchup/sauce/gravy. Thank you for your ideas which in turn gives us a few😀
Your smile looks great Quaint House Wife. Very creative solutions! Thanks for sharing your insights and hard work to keep a balance in the home in such a positive and honest way.
I Would have traded one of the bread for flour & yeast and made bread, and other items with the flour. And traded one green bean for broccoli or mixed vegetables. With the extra money I would have gotten potatoes Ways to use the items differently: Oatmeal- oat pancakes, make oat milk Beans- refried beans, bean burgers Rice- rice pudding Bananas- "nice" cream (blended frozen bananas into icecream) Carrot- smooth carrot soup with bread made into croutons Pasta- blended the one of the tomatoes into a sauce, put over half of the pasta, make bread crumbs, and bake. Then make a peanut sauce, vegetables, and pasta for different dish another night.
Wow! I never would have thought you could get all that at Target. They can be pricey! I really love how you shop looking for deals and creating menus for the week as you go. I also love how beautiful your meals look. Thanks for another great video!! 🥰
I know this is way off topic, but you look stunning. Absolutely radiant. On topic.. all of these are great ideas and I love that you ended under budget.
The best way to make meals taste better on a cheap budget is definitely spices. If you are struggling to make meals taste good on a cheap budget, try to save some extra money (if possible) and splurge on lots of spices and seasonings. Seasoning salt is my personal favorite
One thing I LOVE about target is that they have the new Circle program where you get 1% cash back to your target account. Plus, with the app, there are coupons and deals to apply, and it really adds up!
Quaint Housewife You are so welcome and thank YOU🤩! In reading some of the comments, yes! We all missed you, and I agree that you came back looking so beautiful and radiant🌹God's good Blessings to you and your family and friends 🙏 Thanks for so many good ideas💭🧠
I love peanut butter toast and can’t eat it almost everyday. Peanut butter sandwich are also a big win. For dinner I like to give my family a little more variety and would of tried to and a Mexican themed dinner one night. You had all the ingredients. Great job. I was shocked when you didn’t get eggs.
You have great imagination and create appetizing and healthy meals on a tight budget. You must have a background in nutrition as your menus are nicely balanced. You asked about the canned, diced tomatoes - yes, you got a great price and probably way cheaper than buying fresh. Thank you for your channel, I find it very helpful and share your ideas and recipes with others.
John, I wanted to be a nutritionist when I was in college early on, but it meant having to take some advanced math and science prerequisites that I did not like/could not handle. Thank you for watching my channel :)
The Quaint Housewife I had the very same issues as you. My wife’s cousins both worked at our local hospital as dieticians for years. You are accomplishing similar goals with your instructional videos - you are helping many families live healthy, fullfilled lives.
It’s great to hear from you again. Wonderful video I would have cheated and gone back for eggs with the extra dollar and change. They would add variety to the lunch menu. Take Care.
Thanks for the video. I’ve changed the way I shop because of your videos and have saved some $$$ too. Thanks for inspiring us make ...delicious food on a dime.
Been wondering how you've been doing............. I make vegetarian chili - kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, dump and go. I would have gotten some eggs.
I'm missing some of these hauls. If you are ever willing to do these $10 a week segments again I bet they would be appreciated by more than just me. Especially now when we still deal with food shortages, and inflation.
I really enjoy watching these videos. It gives me a lot of ideas for my family of 8. I try to stick to a budget and it can be challenging at times with growing children who seem to eat more than me.
Loved that baby carrot grating tip! I would have bought eggs. You could have made French toast for breakfast. Also, if you had more bananas, you can make grain free pancakes with just mashed banana & eggs. A garlic bulb or two are usually under a dollar and would have paired with the tomatoes & pasta.
You always have great ideas for these challenges and I like that you did include the whole family this time. I would have gotten less chicken and and maybe some eggs. I am always impressed with how far you make the budget stretch!
Your carrot/peanut butter toast looks amazing! So creative! As a plant-based eater, I would trade the chicken for more fresh fruit, but besides that would look for pretty much the same things. Thanks for another great video! 🙂
Since you asked what we would have done differently, I would have tried for pork roast for carnitas. In my area, pork is the same price as your chicken. Street taco tortillas are small but very cheap and if you get the white corn type they are very cheap. The leftover broth from the carnitas can be used to season rice.
@@TheQuaintHousewife , we also like fried potatoes with leftover rice and beans with eggs scrambled in at the end for burritos, we just call it "fry" basically anything can go in. A good way to use up a little leftover meat when there is not enough left to make another meal.
I love beans. Your black beans looked so scrumptious. I usually do a plain old Jasmine rice but I am going to doll it up with some curry next time. Ps, I love onion too. The way you present your food and the attention to detail when describing your plates, your TLC really shines through. Like other people have said, soothing and motivational. Glad to hear y'all are doing well.
Loved the video. I'm from an Italian family. Farfalle is pronounced far-fa-lay. It means butterfly in italian. My Grandpop came over here from italy and thats the way it was said in the region of italy where he came from.
Wow.. I never go to Target .. Thought prices would be to high on everything... You got some good deals that were even better than Walmart or Aldi.. Thanks for sharing.. Love your videos! You always give me some good ideas..
I make a pasta dish with black beans diced tomatoes and garlic and onion and a bit of oil if needed. Other variations with those items could have been bean/veg burgers. Oat pancakes, chilli, rice pudding for breakfast. Pb oat bars ( mix pb and brown sugar ( honey works too, heat in the microwave for a min) add in enough oats to get a cookie dough consistency form into balls or spread in a lined pan. I'd probably have reduced the bread and added in eggs and flour. Great video 👍
If you have a Harris Teeter near you the boneless skinless chicken breast is 99 cents/lb if you get it from the meat counter and not pre packaged. Also early in the morning they have mark downed meats and veggies, at least in my area of North Carolina :) Good luck and love your series!
Love challenges that add staples, too. Often those struggling can be low on these items as well, as they are using staples more frequently than those with larger food budgets. This rarely ever gets addressed in these challenges.
Such creative dishes you made. Super ideas. The soup looked especially tasty. At the store, I probably would have picked up a dozen eggs or a bag of shredded cheese, if it was on sale. You did a fantastic job with the items you purchased! Thanks for the recipe inspiration! 😀
I love your videos so so so much this was the best part of my day after working never change you are great and so creative with so little you really inspire me 😁
Great creativity with the budget! Prices here in Indiana are about the same for those items. I have never grocery shopped at Target. Thanks for sharing!
The store is mostly empty of people. Do you go grocery shopping super early like me? Red onion is great for so many dishes, you really pick out very versatile foods. Keep the videos coming, they have given me some great ideas for dinner!
Hi Allison, the store was not too crowded and I do try to go early. However, I do my best to keep others off-camera too! I am glad you like my content!
I love the high nutrition content. I'd trade meat for plant food and prefer to make bread..but wow..you're great at this. The meals look wonderful as do you.
Cinnamon toast with brown sugar and I would have bought eggs and made French toast. Haven’t made curried rice for my family, need to try that! Thank you!
I’ve been waiting to watch this all week but haven’t had the time until now! For a target grocery shopping trip you picked out some great items and the meals look amazing. Hopefully you have a dishwasher haha!
Thanks so much! I have a dishwasher but I don't know how to use it. I grew up without one and still wash everything by hand. Have a great holiday if you are celebrating today!
The Quaint Housewife my wife and I grew up hand washing too but got spoiled when we moved into a home with a dishwasher. The one items we hand wash are hand wash only items. With a toddler it also comes in handy too!
Great video! One of my favourite budget meals is fried rice. I just use any leftover rice (or pre-plan and precook rice the day or morning before). I saute onion in a little olive oil, then I remove it from the pan/wok. Then, I scramble anywhere from 2-6 eggs (whatever I have to spare), re-add the onion and add the rice. I will then add any leftover chunks of meat if I have some, plus whatever veg I have kicking around. It always gets a hefty scoop of frozen peas at minimum. I've often added diced carrots and peppers. Other good veg include green beans and tiny pieces of broccoli, but you can really make it your own. At the end, I add soy sauce and a pinch of ginger. You do this to taste. I love this dish because it's a one pan/wok meal for starters, and it is a complete meal as long as you're able to get some egg and some veg in it.
Save-A-Lot chain store here been running overage special for cpl weeks 4pks @ $1°° most Sundays closes out ground beef +pork @ .99¢# ! Still. Hard to catch the exact time. My animals love it. (Must cook pork 1st) Being single I get bored easy must have variety. Hard as I avoid bread & grains, most sweets. ❤️ Ur posts
Great finding your newest videos! Thought you might like this old recipe from the Joy of Cooking which is an excellent budget dish. Very versatile; you can choose which beans and onions you use depending on what is on sale. Kidney Bean Casserole: Heat 1-2 TB vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 2 to 5 minutes longer. Add 2 tsp (or more) chili powder and cook for another minute or so, to allow the spice to mix with the oil and vegetables. Add 4 cups cooked kidney beans, one 28 oz can whole tomatoes (drained and coarsely chopped), 3/4 tsp salt (less if you’re using canned beans) and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until nice and bubbly. Place half of the bean mixture in a 2-qt casserole. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese. Layer in the rest of the bean mixture, and top with another 1/3 cup grated cheddar. Bake at 350, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes.
Omgosh I will definitely try that peanut butter toast! I never thought of putting carrots on peanut butter/raisins sounds delicious! You have really good ideas , thank you for sharing! Please say "Hi" to your brother 🙏😊 . Hope he's and the rest of your wonderful family is well! 💗
I haven't been in a Target store for about 3 years I didn't realize they have so much food my household and clothing come from thrift stores and garage sales. I do check all my grocery store ads when they come out on Wednesday but Kroger is my main store mostly because I try to buy only markdown meat and other markdown food and I have to say I'm not a rice and bean person
Fry some basic Indian fry bread (flour, etc recipes is on TH-cam).//Basically, eat as is, dip in honey, cinnamon, brown sugar. Or, eat fixed like a open burrito: black beans, rice & cheese, lettuce, veggies, fruits..guacamole or Greek yogurt. Strawberry yogurt or peach are tastey toppers!
I'd love to try the toast! Your videos are very helpful and inspiring for me!! P.s. you introduced me to oat bran porrage in a previous and it's sooooo yummy, my new favorite.
I got into an argument with a friend who said that it is impossible to feed a family on SNAP. He tends to eat name-brand, prepared foods all the time. I made a Walmart list to show him all the food I could get for $448. He again disagreed, saying no one could do that. So I sent him your video from last year. Now I am kind of obsessed with this stuff.
Matt, you were right that you can feed a family on a proper amount of SNAP. So many people are so used to convenience that they just can't imagine paying less to make food the slow or homemade way. Thank you for spreading my video BTW. It is still helpful to me in getting views.
@@TheQuaintHousewife , I have had times where I fed a family of 4 extremely well on $50 a week. Lentils, beans, rice, potatoes were my friends! As well as learning to cook and flavor! I agree, most people need to get back to their roots before convenience foods took over the mind of Americans.
Made your Curry chicken last night and it was delicious! We had homemade black beans and rice with it ! My son (20) finished the left over today, he just doesn't normally do that. Can you please also show us more vegetarian dishes ? Thank you and I'm just so happy to have found your channel 💕💐😀
Susanne, I'm so happy to hear this. It is nice when people finish the food you make as well. I will try to integrate some vegetarian dishes. Thank you for watching my content!
Love these videos! Im in South Central PA. Our Aldi is cheaper than Walmart which is cheaper than the Target or the regular grocery store. I'm blessed to have a Dollar Tree and Aldi side by side, so I shop at those 1x per week.
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There was a time in my life where I had $50 a month to feed my daughter and I. We ate well and I shopped wisely. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
That is a testament to you of being a great mother under difficult circumstances. Thanks!
The Quaint Housewife Thank you. These videos are so helpful to so many. Thanks again.
I honestly just like hearing your voice. It's so soothing.
Thanks Wendy :)
Agreed. So comforting
Me too!
I think so too! Thanks for the video!
Agreed! She has such positive energy and a very laid back personality. I thoroughly enjoy her videos!
A good recipe that last my family for 3 days. You can take some of that onion, the peanut butter, two chicken breast. Cut it up. Fry the chicken in a little of your oil. Add the onions. A little water the peanut butter and make a sauce. Put your carrots with it and pour on top of your rice! It’s delicious! My husband is from Senegal and they know how to make some dishes that last or can feed ten to more people on a very low budget!
Victoria, that does sound good!
Yummm!! Going to try this!
I saved the recipe! Sounds yummy.
In holland we eat peanut butter al the time🥰
In my country peanut butter is too expensive.
Sounds great!
For someone living alone, I tend to either order food which puts a hole in my pocket or cook cheap food inside which is either tasteless or lacking nutrients if not both. Now, I always watch your videos before grocery shopping to balance health and my budget. Thank you.
Glad my videos help you, thanks!
Cooking for one can be hard. If possible, make regular recipes and freeze them in portions... that way you can cook less often, and have variety. Cook Just 2 to 3 times per week and rotate out the frozen left overs.
In my area, Walmart is always cheaper. I rarely shop at Target because they are ridiculously overpriced. You are so lucky to have a reasonably priced Target in your area. Great video - as always !
Fangirl, I've heard that about Target too. I was surprised on some items. XOXO
The good & gather brand is new at target so most of these prices/items are new within the last year or two!
I buy Good and Gather brand at Target and the prices are very reasonable.
Since I rarely go to Target I always end up buying stuff I don't normally buy making my shopping trip way more expensive than it should be. But there are reasonably priced groceries as long as you do not fall victim to impulse shopping. Last time I was at Target this lady was losing her mind and was blocking the aisle with her basket at one end and her husbands basket on the other end--not allowing people down the aisles. She took the 6-feet-apart thing to a whole other level.
Last name first, First name last Wow ! She meant business, didn’t she ??!!!!
Take slices of bread, butter/margarine, shred cheese top it, stick in oven till toasted. Sprinkle parmesan
This is what we call cheese on toast in the UK, and is typically more popular than a grilled cheese sandwich. We toast one side, toast the other (very slightly, not to brown it however, but prevents it going soggy when the cheese melts) then sprinkle cheese and add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. I usually add butter once toasted, to the corners and a thin layer on top. It’s great.
I would have gotten a bag of flour and some yeast instead of the bread. I also would have gotten a dozen eggs. You can make lots of things with the flour - regular bread, flat bread, pancakes, pasta, etc.
Great idea!
but u need pans and i dont have pans
@@wasabizzz168 2020, pandemic no yeast.
Diy bread sounds good but the work+electricity for baking makes it more expensive than just buying it 2 times a week.
@@SoWhosGae not if you are able to find a bread machine at a thrift store. I have found the one I use regularly (plus a backup), each for $3.
Some of the guys make "bread sticks" out of a cheap pack of hotdog buns (potato bread) butter, garlic, face down on sprayed cookie sheet. Toast. Cheese can be added by flipping face up. Buns are opened, used as tops and bottoms, separate bread sticks.
Yessss! I’ve been using super cheap hotdog buns for garlic bread for over 30 years. If you mash it a little flat you can use them for faux French bread pizzas.
My husband and I have been cutting our expenses because we’re about to buy our first house. You’re videos have been helpful in creating meals on a lower budget. Thank you!
How exciting! And happy to hear the videos are helpful!
I absolutely love your 10$ a week videos!
Thanks Stephanie!
You look so pretty first of all...Secondly, You come up with some great recipes...Which I am going to start cooking...And lastly, I agree with many of the other viewers comments that you have a very soothing&calming voice...Continued good health and blessings for you and your family. :-)
Thanks for these sentiments, Lisa! You too!
Glad that I figured out that you were spending $40 because I thought you were only spending $10, you got some good ideas and not went overboard
You could have added some eggs maybe since you came under budget. Then made a chicken fried rice dish. Plus had a couple of scrambled eggs added to breakfast.
Llama is
Yup. If I were her I would've either gotten an 18 pack of eggs, or a 12 pack and 3 bananas. I don't eat eggs, but my husband does.
That’s what’s I was thinking too.. for lunch - a fried rice mixture with veggies and eggs optional chicken.
You did really good! I think these types of videos are interesting and important- a lot of people are struggling money wise.
Would enjoy a revisit with reshopped to show change in price. Recipes look delicious!
I've missed your videos. You look radiant! These budget shopping vids are immensely helpful as I have a husband and two boys, one a teenager. ❤
Oh thank you!
You said no dessert, but you can make some with what you already have. Toast bread and butter, sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on it, add some chopped apples or other fruit. Voila! Dessert toast!🙂❤
Your videos are truly an internet blessing! Thank you for all this inspiration.
I love these so much! Keep them coming! 🤗
It is amazing the gourmet dishes you came up with! In addition, you would be building a well stocked pantry over time. Such as with the vinegar, brown sugar, things like that.
I like to see hauls that include some staples. Most videos out there will include using staples, but "assume" you already have it and don't include it in the budgeting. Eventually those staples need replaced and have to be included in the budget, so a replacement staple should be included in some way in the budget... flour one week, oil the next, spices and sugars the next week after that, etc. It adds up and counts.
Sometimes I would make oatmeal with chopped apples cinnamon and brown sugar.. yummy
Oh that tastes wonderful!
is Apple Crumble........sweetened pastry sheets in the oven & other saucepan produced mixtures can be a thing. Bless & hope for all.
I only eat oatmeal with dried fruit but I should try it with fresh fruit
I make homemade oatmeal with brown sugar bananas. The bananas, a tablespoon or two of brown sugar, a pat of butter. Slice banana, place in microwave safe bowl, sprinkle brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon on top, add a pat of butter or margarine. Microwave till the brown sugar caramelizes and the butter fully melts. Prepare oatmeal as directed, I used instant oatmeal, then add a splash of fresh or condensed milk, and pour the banana mixture over the oatmeal. You could also add a few raisins or dried cranberries, and if you have it, some chopped walnuts or pecans, or peanuts. VERY GOOD!🤤🙂
I love your videos and your calming voice. Smart lady here! Thank you!!
Thanks Tracy!
I’m on a budget and you give me so much inspiration for my meals although I live in Switzerland and food, (even the very very cheapest options) is so so sooo much more expensive then anywhere else
Olivia, yes Switzerland is $$$. I'm jealous of you living there. Must be very nice!
Eggs definitely. Perhaps forgo the bread/pasta and opt for flour (bread/dumplings/pancakes/bisquits/pasta etc) much more variety. Tomato paste can also be into ketchup/sauce/gravy. Thank you for your ideas which in turn gives us a few😀
So glad to see you again! I have been missing your videos.🙂
Wasn't sure how you were going to pull off TARGET ....
But you did !
Very impressed
Thanks! It could have easily gone off the rails since many items are pricey!
Thank you for all the meal ideas!! So glad you are back to making videos!!
Your smile looks great Quaint House Wife. Very creative solutions! Thanks for sharing your insights and hard work to keep a balance in the home in such a positive and honest way.
I Would have traded one of the bread for flour & yeast and made bread, and other items with the flour. And traded one green bean for broccoli or mixed vegetables. With the extra money I would have gotten potatoes
Ways to use the items differently:
Oatmeal- oat pancakes, make oat milk
Beans- refried beans, bean burgers
Rice- rice pudding
Bananas- "nice" cream (blended frozen bananas into icecream)
Carrot- smooth carrot soup with bread made into croutons
Pasta- blended the one of the tomatoes into a sauce, put over half of the pasta, make bread crumbs, and bake. Then make a peanut sauce, vegetables, and pasta for different dish another night.
These are great ideas! I always feel like these are very “plain” meals she does, which is fine but I need more variety/ideas.
Wow! I never would have thought you could get all that at Target. They can be pricey! I really love how you shop looking for deals and creating menus for the week as you go. I also love how beautiful your meals look. Thanks for another great video!! 🥰
I know this is way off topic, but you look stunning. Absolutely radiant. On topic.. all of these are great ideas and I love that you ended under budget.
Oh, that is sweet of you. Thanks!
Great recipes! I like the idea of carrots and raisins over toast. It's like a carrot-raisin salad, but in a sandwich form, almost!
According to google, you pronounce it correctly. And it means butterfly.
Yes- I live in an area populated by Italians-Q.H.is correct!
Thanks, Maria. That meaning makes sense with the shape.
That’s right! You did!
The best way to make meals taste better on a cheap budget is definitely spices. If you are struggling to make meals taste good on a cheap budget, try to save some extra money (if possible) and splurge on lots of spices and seasonings. Seasoning salt is my personal favorite
I agree on the spices! Glad I have a cabinet full because most of the food I buy is unprocessed/plain.
I missed these videos!!!
Me too!
Me three!
Me four
One thing I LOVE about target is that they have the new Circle program where you get 1% cash back to your target account. Plus, with the app, there are coupons and deals to apply, and it really adds up!
Welcome back, you were missed. 😊
Thank you! 😊
Quaint Housewife You are so welcome and thank YOU🤩! In reading some of the comments, yes! We all missed you, and I agree that you came back looking so beautiful and radiant🌹God's good Blessings to you and your family and friends 🙏 Thanks for so many good ideas💭🧠
Blessings to you and yours as well!
Wow, that curry and rice salad looked delightful! I'll have to give them a try. 😋😋
Thanks Mary!
Welcome back! So good to see you back have missed your content. Good job on this video.
Thanks Tiffany!
I love peanut butter toast and can’t eat it almost everyday. Peanut butter sandwich are also a big win. For dinner I like to give my family a little more variety and would of tried to and a Mexican themed dinner one night. You had all the ingredients. Great job. I was shocked when you didn’t get eggs.
Fastest I have ever clicked on a video! Glad to see you guys well!
Great haul and wonderful creative budget friendly family meals! Hope you do this again ! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Baking potatoes. Make loaded spuds.. Very low cost. Butter, oil, liquid cheese (optional), beans, broccoli, peas, tomato dices, basically whatever veggies you have, sprinkle with cheese, guacamole, sour cream (I use Greek yogurt), sage, salt, pepper turmeric/curry.
Or, for a dessert, you could have the old go to, piece of bread, could be toasted, with peanut butter, banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup. 🙂❤
Can't go wrong with PB, banana, and maple syrup!
You have great imagination and
create appetizing and healthy meals
on a tight budget.
You must have a background in
nutrition as your menus are
nicely balanced.
You asked about the canned, diced
tomatoes - yes, you got a great price
and probably way cheaper than
buying fresh.
Thank you for your channel, I find
it very helpful and share your
ideas and recipes with others.
John, I wanted to be a nutritionist when I was in college early on, but it meant having to take some advanced math and science prerequisites that I did not like/could not handle. Thank you for watching my channel :)
The Quaint Housewife
I had the very same issues as you.
My wife’s cousins both worked at
our local hospital as dieticians for
years. You are accomplishing similar
goals with your instructional videos -
you are helping many families live
healthy, fullfilled lives.
Thank you for saying that :)
The Quaint Housewife
... heartfelt
Your budget hauls really inspire me.
This is similar to my basic weekly shop. Thanks for this!
It’s great to hear from you again. Wonderful video
I would have cheated and gone back for eggs with the extra dollar and change. They would add variety to the lunch menu.
Take Care.
Yes, eggs would have been perfect! XOXO
Thanks for the video. I’ve changed the way I shop because of your videos and have saved some $$$ too. Thanks for inspiring us make ...delicious food on a dime.
Been wondering how you've been doing............. I make vegetarian chili - kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, dump and go. I would have gotten some eggs.
Michelle, sounds very nutritious!
I like how you did your eyeliner! Very flattering and modern with the straightened hair style!
Thank you, Chrystal!
The diced tomatoes were a great price! My Aldi has the 14oz cans for $.45-49.
I'm missing some of these hauls. If you are ever willing to do these $10 a week segments again I bet they would be appreciated by more than just me. Especially now when we still deal with food shortages, and inflation.
We are a family of 8 and I shop like this! New to your channel 💛❤️🏡
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I'm Italian, you pronounce it correctly 👌
Thank you for telling me. You would be the expert!
I really enjoy watching these videos. It gives me a lot of ideas for my family of 8. I try to stick to a budget and it can be challenging at times with growing children who seem to eat more than me.
Rachel, I am happy you like watching my videos. And what a blessing to have a family of 8!
Loved that baby carrot grating tip! I would have bought eggs. You could have made French toast for breakfast. Also, if you had more bananas, you can make grain free pancakes with just mashed banana & eggs. A garlic bulb or two are usually under a dollar and would have paired with the tomatoes & pasta.
Great tips, Tibi. Thank you.
You always have great ideas for these challenges and I like that you did include the whole family this time. I would have gotten less chicken and and maybe some eggs. I am always impressed with how far you make the budget stretch!
Would love to see you try this at Trader Joe’s if you have one near you! Great video!
Your carrot/peanut butter toast looks amazing! So creative! As a plant-based eater, I would trade the chicken for more fresh fruit, but besides that would look for pretty much the same things. Thanks for another great video! 🙂
Hi Rachel, I am glad you like my PB toast :) I find meat does not always settle well with my digestion. I would have liked more fruit myself!
@@TheQuaintHousewife maybe make a curry out of plantains instead of chicken.
Since you asked what we would have done differently, I would have tried for pork roast for carnitas. In my area, pork is the same price as your chicken. Street taco tortillas are small but very cheap and if you get the white corn type they are very cheap. The leftover broth from the carnitas can be used to season rice.
Marilyn, great ideas! I didn't notice how much any of their pork costs. I will probably check next time!
@@TheQuaintHousewife , we also like fried potatoes with leftover rice and beans with eggs scrambled in at the end for burritos, we just call it "fry" basically anything can go in. A good way to use up a little leftover meat when there is not enough left to make another meal.
You said it RIGHT! I looked it up about how to says farfalle . Good job you right!
I'm so glad you're filming again!
I love beans. Your black beans looked so scrumptious. I usually do a plain old Jasmine rice but I am going to doll it up with some curry next time. Ps, I love onion too. The way you present your food and the attention to detail when describing your plates, your TLC really shines through. Like other people have said, soothing and motivational. Glad to hear y'all are doing well.
Thanks for this feedback, Kim!
You're back! I was surprised. Hi. I love pasta and rice. You made some good meals. Don't stay away so long. Take Care.
Loved the video. I'm from an Italian family. Farfalle is pronounced far-fa-lay. It means butterfly in italian. My Grandpop came over here from italy and thats the way it was said in the region of italy where he came from.
Wow.. I never go to Target .. Thought prices would be to high on everything... You got some good deals that were even better than Walmart or Aldi.. Thanks for sharing.. Love your videos! You always give me some good ideas..
Zsuzsi--I don't go there that much either because I had the same impression about the food. XOXO
I make a pasta dish with black beans diced tomatoes and garlic and onion and a bit of oil if needed. Other variations with those items could have been bean/veg burgers. Oat pancakes, chilli, rice pudding for breakfast. Pb oat bars ( mix pb and brown sugar ( honey works too, heat in the microwave for a min) add in enough oats to get a cookie dough consistency form into balls or spread in a lined pan. I'd probably have reduced the bread and added in eggs and flour. Great video 👍
If you have a dollar tree around you they have bags of kidney beans and great northern beans.
Thank you so much for these videos! They are so helpful!!!
Pronunciation Farfalle - far-FALL-lay
You are right!
If you have a Harris Teeter near you the boneless skinless chicken breast is 99 cents/lb if you get it from the meat counter and not pre packaged. Also early in the morning they have mark downed meats and veggies, at least in my area of North Carolina :) Good luck and love your series!
I wish I lived near one. Thanks Kimberly!
Love challenges that add staples, too. Often those struggling can be low on these items as well, as they are using staples more frequently than those with larger food budgets. This rarely ever gets addressed in these challenges.
Hi Yvonne. Staples are really important. I think I managed to get one in this video.
@@TheQuaintHousewife you got two... sugar and oil. 😀
Such creative dishes you made. Super ideas. The soup looked especially tasty. At the store, I probably would have picked up a dozen eggs or a bag of shredded cheese, if it was on sale. You did a fantastic job with the items you purchased! Thanks for the recipe inspiration! 😀
Yes, eggs or cheese would have been a great!
I love your videos so so so much this was the best part of my day after working never change you are great and so creative with so little you really inspire me 😁
Great creativity with the budget! Prices here in Indiana are about the same for those items. I have never grocery shopped at Target. Thanks for sharing!
Wow you have great prices! I love these videos! I want to see more! So much inspiration! Thank you
The store is mostly empty of people. Do you go grocery shopping super early like me? Red onion is great for so many dishes, you really pick out very versatile foods. Keep the videos coming, they have given me some great ideas for dinner!
Hi Allison, the store was not too crowded and I do try to go early. However, I do my best to keep others off-camera too! I am glad you like my content!
@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you for being considerate of others. I think many people appreciate that.
I love the high nutrition content. I'd trade meat for plant food and prefer to make bread..but wow..you're great at this. The meals look wonderful as do you.
Cinnamon toast with brown sugar and I would have bought eggs and made French toast. Haven’t made curried rice for my family, need to try that! Thank you!
I always look for bargains! Now a days you have to. 😊❤️
If you have a Dollar Tree, they usually have red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and lentils. Usually 16-24oz bags(24 usually is pinto).
Thanks for the tip!
10:21 That lady fixing her weggie. Haha. I thijk we've all been there. Glad you're uploading again. Missed the videos :)
Thanks Robin :)
I’ve been waiting to watch this all week but haven’t had the time until now! For a target grocery shopping trip you picked out some great items and the meals look amazing. Hopefully you have a dishwasher haha!
Thanks so much! I have a dishwasher but I don't know how to use it. I grew up without one and still wash everything by hand. Have a great holiday if you are celebrating today!
The Quaint Housewife my wife and I grew up hand washing too but got spoiled when we moved into a home with a dishwasher. The one items we hand wash are hand wash only items. With a toddler it also comes in handy too!
Great video!
One of my favourite budget meals is fried rice. I just use any leftover rice (or pre-plan and precook rice the day or morning before). I saute onion in a little olive oil, then I remove it from the pan/wok. Then, I scramble anywhere from 2-6 eggs (whatever I have to spare), re-add the onion and add the rice. I will then add any leftover chunks of meat if I have some, plus whatever veg I have kicking around. It always gets a hefty scoop of frozen peas at minimum. I've often added diced carrots and peppers. Other good veg include green beans and tiny pieces of broccoli, but you can really make it your own. At the end, I add soy sauce and a pinch of ginger. You do this to taste. I love this dish because it's a one pan/wok meal for starters, and it is a complete meal as long as you're able to get some egg and some veg in it.
I have a family of 2 adults plus 3 kids, and I usually use 3 cups of cooked rice. It feeds all of us with usually at least one serving of leftover.
Sounds yummy. I haven't made fried rice for years!
Love your channel and your blouse is beautiful🌺🌺
Save-A-Lot chain store here been running overage special for cpl weeks 4pks @ $1°° most Sundays closes out ground beef +pork @ .99¢# ! Still. Hard to catch the exact time. My animals love it. (Must cook pork 1st) Being single I get bored easy must have variety. Hard as I avoid bread & grains, most sweets. ❤️ Ur posts
Great finding your newest videos! Thought you might like this old recipe from the Joy of Cooking which is an excellent budget dish. Very versatile; you can choose which beans and onions you use depending on what is on sale. Kidney Bean Casserole:
Heat 1-2 TB vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 2 to 5 minutes longer. Add 2 tsp (or more) chili powder and cook for another minute or so, to allow the spice to mix with the oil and vegetables.
Add 4 cups cooked kidney beans, one 28 oz can whole tomatoes (drained and coarsely chopped), 3/4 tsp salt (less if you’re using canned beans) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Cook for a few minutes until nice and bubbly.
Place half of the bean mixture in a 2-qt casserole. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese. Layer in the rest of the bean mixture, and top with another 1/3 cup grated cheddar.
Bake at 350, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes.
Sounds delicious, Blanche!
I will definitely try the raisins on top of peanut butter on toast, I get bored of breakfasts so easily but this is such a good idea!
Leanne, I hope you try it, and maybe with the shredded carrot on it too, if you're interested. XOXO
Great video as usual! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas😊
You are so welcome! Glad you like them!
Omgosh I will definitely try that peanut butter toast! I never thought of putting carrots on peanut butter/raisins sounds delicious! You have really good ideas , thank you for sharing!
Please say "Hi" to your brother 🙏😊 . Hope he's and the rest of your wonderful family is well! 💗
Thank you Susanne!
I haven't been in a Target store for about 3 years I didn't realize they have so much food my household and clothing come from thrift stores and garage sales. I do check all my grocery store ads when they come out on Wednesday but Kroger is my main store mostly because I try to buy only markdown meat and other markdown food and I have to say I'm not a rice and bean person
Fry some basic Indian fry bread (flour, etc recipes is on TH-cam).//Basically, eat as is, dip in honey, cinnamon, brown sugar. Or, eat fixed like a open burrito: black beans, rice & cheese, lettuce, veggies, fruits..guacamole or Greek yogurt. Strawberry yogurt or peach are tastey toppers!
EXCELLENT VARIETY BASED ON A BUDGET!!
Thank you!
I made the toast without carrots and instead added peanut butter, raisins and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.....so tasty!
William, glad you like it. Hearty and satisfying and a little sweet. Thanks for telling me!
I'd love to try the toast! Your videos are very helpful and inspiring for me!! P.s. you introduced me to oat bran porrage in a previous and it's sooooo yummy, my new favorite.
Oh, that is wonderful, Amy! I especially love to eat the oat bran porridge in the cold weather. Glad you like it!
I got into an argument with a friend who said that it is impossible to feed a family on SNAP. He tends to eat name-brand, prepared foods all the time. I made a Walmart list to show him all the food I could get for $448. He again disagreed, saying no one could do that. So I sent him your video from last year. Now I am kind of obsessed with this stuff.
Matt, you were right that you can feed a family on a proper amount of SNAP. So many people are so used to convenience that they just can't imagine paying less to make food the slow or homemade way. Thank you for spreading my video BTW. It is still helpful to me in getting views.
@@TheQuaintHousewife , I have had times where I fed a family of 4 extremely well on $50 a week. Lentils, beans, rice, potatoes were my friends! As well as learning to cook and flavor! I agree, most people need to get back to their roots before convenience foods took over the mind of Americans.
Made your Curry chicken last night and it was delicious! We had homemade black beans and rice with it ! My son (20) finished the left over today, he just doesn't normally do that. Can you please also show us more vegetarian dishes ? Thank you and I'm just so happy to have found your channel 💕💐😀
Susanne, I'm so happy to hear this. It is nice when people finish the food you make as well. I will try to integrate some vegetarian dishes. Thank you for watching my content!
@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you so much. Have a blessed weekend 💓
Good job shopping Target, which is challenging. That soup looked yummy.
Thank you 🤗
Love these videos! Im in South Central PA. Our Aldi is cheaper than Walmart which is cheaper than the Target or the regular grocery store. I'm blessed to have a Dollar Tree and Aldi side by side, so I shop at those 1x per week.
Mama, you sound like you have a great variety of stores to shop at!
@@TheQuaintHousewife I do! My family is grateful. I'm always looking for recipes that save us money, and you have such great ideas!