I though you had some amazing ideas but would love to see you do a video for a larger family and what you manage to come up with for the budget, shopping list and recipes…
Julia, just want to let you know one grocery lifehack: take a minute to put couple of those bags of potatoes on a scale (they always have them in a produce aisle), you might found heavier bags with more potatoes in them. It also applicable to any type of bagged produce!
I’m so happy to hear that my ideas have helped, Rachel. It is so easy to spend a lot of extra money at the grocery store. They know exactly what they’re doing when you walk in! Ha ha. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and have a great day💜💜🙌🏼🙌🏼
You're saving my life right now. I was living off of cup of noodles for dinner, cheap frozen burritos and a piece of toast in the morning for like 2 weeks. Thank you for this vid
I hope you can get food from a food bank near you. You usually need your ID, and/or a piece of mail to prove you live in the county. (That’s how it is at least for my area). Hope you’re able to get free food. 🥺
My husband and I are in our 70s and get a little social security..does not go very far ...but have been eating this way for a long time...we found we got healthier with this way of eating. I also make everything from scratch and we have been growing a garden using hydroponics...I did find cumin tastes so good with beans and other foods.
That’s very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. And yes, making things from scratch would definitely be healthier and less expensive at the same time. I’m so happy to have you here and thank you so much for watching🙌🏼
@YeshuaKingMessiah my sister made up a jar of old bay seasoning, but without salt. She labeled it "old bay, no salt". That way, if she's using any processed foods that already have plenty of salt, she only adds a little, or none at all. I make our taco seasoning the same way, no salt.
Im a single person living on my own for the first time learning how to budget for meals and looking for new recipes and this video was incredibly helpful. I love all the ideas and how accessible this is. Thank you.
I am really so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. And good for you trying to budget. It is not easy, but you definitely can do it. Have a great rest of your week!🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@royalcow4840 its because its time consuming and because we all work to make sure we have roofs over our heads we dont feel like cooking. I actually like cooking if I have time and energy to do more than work.
@ladyayla121 It is called preparing in advance. People been cooking for thousands of years in worse situations & now people come up with excuses like work. Smh.
I also love how the recipes are all real food. The techniques are straightforward. And it isn't fast food with corn syrup, tons of salt, and preservatives.
I’m elderly now, but have been talking to our children and grandchildren about this kind of thing. Things are getting bad in these days/times, so It’s great that there are videos as such that everyone can learn from in hard times. God Bless.❤️
What really made this sweet was the changing of the messages in the back. It takes mental strength to take care of ourselves and cook when exhausted, but you made it so magically simple and easy, and the quotes really lifted me up even though it sounds cheesy.
I really do appreciate that positive comment. Thank you so very much for sharing that and yes, the quotes help me every day! Thank you so very much for your loyal support, Alessandra💜💜
I know that is true about the generic products. My Ex Husband used to work for Hunt Wesson Foods and one day a week everything they packaged was for the great value brand...same food, same equipment, same employees. Happy Mother's Day to you sweet lady and to all of the other moms in our TH-cam family. Sending love to all of you.
The same happens in Europe too. Some stuff that has a name brand and generic do have rhe same ingrediënts in it but onlly a different packaging as they are made in the same place. A friend of my mom once gave us some premade salads as they did get some from their work and there were name brand and store brand salads that we got as a gift
Julia, I just want to really let you know that you are making such an impact on people’s lives with these videos. You taking the time to do it, plan it, film it, etc. is helping SO many people, including myself, and I (and countless others) are so unbelievably thankful for you continuing to make these. These are beyond TH-cam videos, they’re lifesaving tools. I see some others on TH-cam trying to do similar videos, but they either aren’t as dirt cheap as these, or they’re not as accessible as your videos, etc. Yours have an insane amount of value, and for that you’re really the only one that I follow for these. I am neurodivergent so cooking is hard and planning meals is hard for me, but the way you structure the videos, show every step, and tailor them to easy/no-stress solutions is so neurodivergent-friendly. Sort of a long comment but I just want you to know how many people truly appreciate what you do and how live-saving it is for many people who are struggling to put food on the table. Thank you!!!
Well thank you so very much! You have no idea how much that means to me to hear that coming from you. It does take a lot of work and preparation for sure, but I sure do love doing it. And I am so happy to hear that they help you so much. I hope you have a wonderful week and thank you so very much again for your positive feedback🙌🏼🙌🏼
@macysondheim yes mam....SOME people don't know how to budget or what foods go a long way for the best protein and nutrients Some people don't know how to cook so well....and the last time I checked....FOOD IS LIFE SAVING! SO keep your negativity to yourself (Geez) thank you have a good day!!
Julia thank you so much. My fiancé and I just moved into our new apartment and used up the last of our groceries yesterday. Our budget is extremely tight and we frankly are struggling a bit. You are a literal life saver.
Did this today in Southeast US. Only a few items were more expensive in my area, and eggs went down in price. I did have to substitute the hashbrowns with Tater Tots because of stock issues, but I am sure the breakfast dish will turn out just fine! All in all I spent $30.36 so not bad!
Thank you so very much for doing that and comparing the prices. I really do appreciate that! And that isn’t bad. Price is definitely very so much from area to area! I hope you have a great week🙌🏼
Eggs are over $3 a dozen in my area for white ones lol. Also mac n cheese is $1 a box for generic, almost everything on the list cost more near me, close to double. Still a budget list of groceries in general but still well above $25 here(midwest).
$43.36 in my area for this same exact basket of foods (except enchilada sauce, my Walmart only has the name brand one). I believe we have the most expensive groceries in the US.
I just wanted to say, you're voice is so clear and I can understand you so well. And, I really like the little messages you place next to your cooking. Lights up my day. Thank you for making this.
I really do appreciate that positive feedback! Thank you so very much for that and I am so happy to have you here. You have a wonderful rest of your weekend🙌🏼🙌🏼
Just want you to know that you're helping me feed my family! I was so lost when our budget changed drastically. Please know that you're making a huge difference, and we appreciate all the time and energy you put into sharing these affordable recipes!
That definitely makes my day. Thank you so very much for sharing your positive feedback about my videos. But most of all, I am so happy to hear that my recipes have made such a difference for you and your family. I hope things turn around for you soon financially, and thank you so very much for your positive comment. You take care of yourself💜💜💜
Thank you Julia!! I'm making the breakfast casserole, the creamy tomato pasta, and the black bean sweet potato hash! Just bought my groceries. I needed some groceries/meals on a budget and this video helped me immensely!! I added a few veggies and fruit for snacks and my total was FAR LOWER than it's been in the past few months. I'm so happy I could cry 😂!!
Wow! I’m so very happy to hear that you will be able to use that many recipes and be able to stay on budget. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I sure hope you enjoy those recipes. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼
I love clara's videos and her book. I bought her book back on Feb 2010 (just looked it up), and it was a wealth of info. Literally 12 ingredients are used in her cookbook. But they do make some nice meals. I remember the video of remembering clara on youtube when she passed. Super sad but she lives on in the work she did and that her grandson documented. Hate to say it like this, but we are treading that slippery slope again, and many are going to be trapped on it shortly. Be safe where ever you are. Thanks for the comment. The second I seen the clip on the video I was thinking poor mans meal as well.
I'm actually impressed, because you managed this without using staples like rice and all, which also go a pretty long way. I can definitely take these and play around with them to produce meals on the cheap! Thanks!
A good sub for rice is potatoes Or cornbread on the side Plus eat eggs daily & beans daily U could use pasta for rice too but pasta is like white bread, no nutrition and sharply spikes ur insulin from the blood sugar spike then crash. Insulin, sadly, does not fall. Then u get sooo obese 🥺
Thank you, so much Julia! me and my family have been living hard for a couple of months due to some health issues in our family, my parents have already headed to the store to buy the ingredients for the food you've shown. You're helping so many families with this video, i hope life goes good for you in the future
Oh my goodness. I am really sorry to hear that you will have had such a hard time these past few months. I sure do hope that you enjoy these meals and that you and your sweet family can find peace in being together! Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback. I’m sure your parents are so grateful to have you!💜
WAY TO GO, JULIA! You teach us all how to push back on high grocery prices and still feed our people well! Blessed week to you and yours! And Happy Mothers' Day! 😊❤
A Game Changer for me is the frozen onion and green pepper bag at Walmart 1.00 I usually get 3 meals from 1 bag… I constantly let my onions and peppers wilt… So now I don’t worry about it 😂
At my local market, they sell peppers that are about to go for 99 cents for a pack of 3. I just rinse them, chop em', bag em', and toss em' in the freezer. They last for months!
You are truly a ROCKSTAR at this, Julia. I'm blessed to have plenty for groceries, but the resourceful mom in me just loves these videos. Your channel is of huge service to so many!
Well thank you so very much, Elizabeth! That means a lot to me to hear that and I am grateful for your support and positive feedback. It really does help me so very much!💜💜
I am so impressed with the meals you made from $25 worth of groceries. I eat a plant based diet, and my family eats a regular diet , so this video is so impressive to me. Thank you for making this!😊
Thank you so very much for your positive feedback. I’m happy to hear from you and hope that these ideas help you create meals with your specific dietary needs in your family🙌🏼🙌🏼
For those out there who aren't fond of things tasting too spinachy I suggest adding the frozen spinach to the soup at the very end of the cooking process!
Julia, first off Happy Mother's Day. You not only made 70 meals. You made 70 AMAZING meals. Thx again girl. You help so many of us. As always ur friend from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.
Happy Mother's Day, Julia! Thanks for more GREAT budget-busting recipes! So easy and good. You are so right about paying attention to 'price per ounce' on products. It is so important with prices so high to get the most bang for your buck, and you knocked it out of the park today!
Julia, the way you are helping families during this recession is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas so that Moms and Dads can put food on the table.
After watching this video, I decided to do the same menu, followed exactly. We had the sausage potato casserole yesterday, and it lasted the second day for leftovers! Just made the creamy tomato pasta and wow! Can’t wait for tomorrows meal! Thank you so much for making such amazing meals
That’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed those meals and that they turned out so well. Thank you so much for your positive comment and thanks so much for watching💜🙌🏼
@@JuliaPacheco Of course! They were delicious and so hearty. I think I’ll also be incorporating lentils more into my meals. I also just made your No bake cake eclair cake and wow! It tastes so similar to the eclair cake from Portillos. Now I can make it at home. You’re a genius!!
Julia, you are gonna save my wallet! We still have about half a month left till payday, and I had to pay the taxes on my land this month. So we're low on money already, and it is a long month. These are great ideas. God bless you, and Happy Mother's Day! 💕 Edit: That sweet potato hash looks so filling yet so light!
Thank you for this, Julia! I went on a 6-week leave that was unpaid for a surgery. I’m just now getting paid again, but I have so many things to pay. I was worried about getting groceries this week, and this helps me big time!
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry to hear that you had to do that and go through that. I sure do hope that these ideas help and that you were able to make some meals that are full of nutrition too. Have a great rest of your week and thanks for watching💜🙌🏼
Thank you , I had to retire early due to health issues and put on my husband’s insurance costs way more than we expected, we are broke , cutting back , cutting out , I did groceries for 60 bucks this week , for 2 of us, home I can do scratch cooking , it’s 4 days in and we still have plenty of food. ( i shop once a week , I went to grocery outlet, cause I don’t have a car and can walk home from there)
Good for you! It sounds like you were really trying hard to make things work. I’m so sorry to hear that your health insurance costs are so high now. 🥴 I hope that some of my ideas help and thank you so very much for Sharing what you do!🙌🏼
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for showing how to take the grease out of your pan with the paper towel--I realize this is sort of silly to comment on, but it's been a total game changer for me. How did I not figure out this technique earlier in my life? I love the mom tips! I literally would try to carefully pour the grease into a tin can (and I didn't save the grease for anything...just let it cool and then threw it out). So THANK YOU! 💕Lindsay
This is the first time I’ve seen a video like this where everything looks tasty to me too! And doesn’t have a lot of cheese or cream (which I’m not a huge fan of)! It’s so calming to watch too! I feel like you’re a friend letting me know how to make something I had in your kitchen and loved!
Yes! We are a dairy allergy family and I can make almost all of these with a milk substitute. Fake cheese never works out. What a wonderful set of budget friendly meals for my family ❤
Happy Mother's Day Julia, I hope you're doing well and enjoying your day! Thank you for a new video and the tips you included, they will be so helpful for us! If possible, could you do a video in the future showing how you plan out your meals or choose what you're making for the week? I'm super interested in your process with that! 💚
Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Jessica! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too. I sure do appreciate your suggestion and thank you so much for your positive, about this video. Have a great rest of your day💜💜
I love these types of videos because they also teach me what to do with what I may have already in the pantry and freezer and potentially save me a trip to the store. You’re so awesome Julia!
I'm gonna have to implement some of these ideas into my grocery budget now! We are on one income, currently trying to save for a house (and pay off bills), with a 4 month old and this has given me some great ideas. Where I'm from groceries tend to be a little more expensive, but not by too much. Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much, Jessica and I do hope that these meals help you in your budgeting. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope that you were able to save money💜🙌🏼
For the ground beef grease hack to make it a little easier, if you want to get more of it you can hold the meat onto one side of the pan while tilting the pan so the grease slides down and then you can wipe it up
I finally made one of your recipes. I made the black bean and sweet potato casserole. It was very good, and I topped it off with salsa and sour cream (which I always have on hand) and it took it over the top. I plan on trying all the others too. Thanks, Julia. With the rising prices I really appreciate this.
I love watching the budget and grocery challenges. As a Canadian in a rural town that's an hour away from a walmart, 2 hrs costsco etc I am always curious to compare grocery prices. I took into account the size of the items you were purchasing. In my town those groceries would cost me $76.60 Canadian or approx. $56.69 USD. I spend approx $175-225 a week on groceries for 2 of us. but i am always looking for more ways to save on the bill so thanks for the great content :)
I'm in Southern Ontario and the cost here is absolutely exorbitant... Have you looked into couponing? Apparently there are some great cost saving apps as well. I never really saw coupons here like they have available in the US, but there are websites you can print them off from for free! TikTok has a TON of helpful info too! All the best in these crazy times :)
Thank you so very much for comparing your prices versus mine down here. I appreciate you watching from Canada and I know the prices are so much higher there! I’m glad you have some ways that you are able to spend less. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes too🙌🏼
I spend about the same, it’s absolute insane each week. I just really was trying to find budget options and this will help me for sure so I have money elsewhere.
Well thank you so very much, Sandra! I sure do appreciate your positive comment and thank you so very much for watching all the way from the Netherlands 💜💜My grandma moved to the US from Holland!
I just got out of a financially controlling and abusive relationshipwhere it was fastfood for every meal this is literally saving my life and teaching me how to cook as well!
I have found as a single person I make a grocery list and stick to it. I also meal plan. Living on one paycheck you have to stretch everything. Thanks for your videos!
That is great feedback, Donna. Absolutely making a list is the best way to go. Thank you so much for sharing those tips and I hope that some of these meals help💜💜
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! Thanks for showing us these meals. Never know when your security can be pulled out from under you. Even great ideas to incorporate into rotation to save a few dollars here and there. ❤
This is my plan. To save here and there. I have to do the shopping. If I send my husband for groceries or anything, he spends $250. I just can't do that anymore. 😫
I realized after my kids' first week back to school... I am swamped. Cooking was rough last week. I watched your 6 3-ingredient crockpot meals video... and that is what I am making this week, the whole video! Love it. Thanks so much!
That is awesome! I sure hope they help, Ellen! Once school starts and things get crazy really fast. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy those recipes 💜🙌🏼
My mother-in-law made the hot dog hash skillet frequently and it was excellent. She always made it about half carrots and half potatoes, which I would recommend to everyone! You can always make it "fancier" by using smoked sausage instead of hot dogs.
Happy Mother’s Day!!!!🎉❤ Thank,thank you,from my heart! I had my back surgery last month and now I’m able to make meals again. I’m sure Hubby will be happy. I calculated all the groceries at $29.72 before tax with the Walmart app. I did have to swap some items but that’s ok. 8 different meals for a total of 70!! I’m excited and going to put it to the test. It’s only 2 of us but we can eat, especially with me in post op and healing. It’s all about portion control and like you said- price per pound. 😊
I am so very happy that you are able to make meals again and that your surgery went well🙏🙏 thank you so very much for your positive feedback about this video and I sure do appreciate you doing the comparison shopping at your Walmart. That’s awesome! Thank you so much for your support💜💜
Your videos have really turned me into a Walmart fan!! I'm usually a Target girl but sometimes even their store brand products are kind of expensive so I've realized how much more money I can save if I go to Walmart instead. Happy Mother's day and thank you for sharing your amazing meals with us 💜
I am very happy to hear that you are saving money! That is the most important part. I love target too, but their prices are definitely higher when it comes to food. Thank you so much for watching💜
I want to add to your list too if you may: rice, it is great in every way possible! As a middle eastern, it is a stable + very filling! You can make rice with tuna casserole OR rice with frozen viggies or rice with chicken or meat or even with nothing and have a side dish like a Soup or stou/ gravy. Cooking rice is easy, we use long rice "basmati" and you need ratio 2:1 "more water than the rice" Here is saudi we masure the rice quantity throu small cups 60ml and use 1 small cup per person or 2 small cups 120 ml per person ( depends on your appetite ) Personally i make rice as following : stir onion with dash if olive oil "i use one onion ) then add 1 medium tomato and continue to stir till it gave out all its water, then add the rice ( i use 3 scope of the "1/3 measuring cup" after moving the rice for a minute i add the water "enough to be higher than the rice with 1 or 2 com" add a chicken stock cube and move it a little rill it dissolve then add som frozen veggies. Leave it on high till the rice show up the leave in on low for 20 mints . Add drops of water if you feel that rice is too dry. And viola ✨ any extra rice can be used to make maqloba or upside-down / or even fried rice✨. And it taste great if leave for the next day
Plus letal, rice lental is so filling and great! And i know westerner do not eat oat salty, but here we make a "oat soup" almost daily in ramadhan + if someone is sick o need something filling in a minute 😋 i love it with fatayer / pizza. One generic oat box last sooo long ✌🏼 You can chick @middleEats for some recipes he is great at it than my vague explanations 😂
I am watching so many of your videos right now. I have always been relaxed with my money and food, but we are about to have a second child and paying for 2 at daycare leaves us little to know room for extra's. I really appreciate how simple your meals are, as well as family friendly. Thank you
I sure do appreciate that! And I do hope that these meals help you with your budgeting needs right now. Two children and daycare is extra pricey for sure. Thank you so very much for watching and hope you enjoy💜💜
Good morning. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms.💐 Thank you for what you do every day, thanks Julia for sharing these wonderful recipes quick and simple and cost friendly ❤ have a wonderful mother's day too ❤
Thank you so very much, Natalija! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too. I hope you enjoy some of these recipes and thank you so much for your amazing support💜💜
Happy Mother's Day Julia. I got a bit nervous when I saw 70 meals for $ 25. WHAT! lol Thanks for sharing them (7) with us. I'm sure there are plenty of great meals there, especially for the price. Since there is only 2 of home now it will probably stretch even further. Hope you all had a fabulous time at Disney. Stay well and safe.💞💗
I know this video is old, but your tuna pasta recipes reminded me of one of my favorite childhood dinners. Egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and garlic salt. Super cheap, easy, and delicious.
So glad you popped back up in my recommendations. Haven't seen your videos in a while. I really needed some new dinner ideas. Thanks for all you do!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!❤
And a very happy Mother’s Day to you too! I’m happy to hear that I popped up for you too. Thank you so very much for watching and have a great rest of your week💜
@ekomomaimm I've already been subscribed for a long time. I subscribe to a lot of people, but unfortunately Julia's videos were not showing up in recommended videos for a long time. I get notifications, but sometimes they get pushed down the list pretty quickly and I miss them, now I just tend to search by name to see what's new.
Thank you so very much for sharing that! My mom would always make macaroni and cheese and serve peas on the side when I was a kid. Have a great rest of your day and thanks for watching, Leslie💜💜
Hi Julia! I made the Taco Stuffed peppers tonight. (They’re from a video that you made a while back). My husband loved them!! You’re just amazing. It was simple but the whole house smelled great. Thank you!❤
I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so very much for sharing that and I’m so happy that both of you enjoyed them so much. Thank you so much for watching💜
Happy Blessed Mother's Day, Julia!💕⚘💗 And to all Moms everywhere! Thank you for these great ideas! I love lentils and often have them when I am out, but never made them at home, so these are definitely going on my list this week, especially the lentil enchiladas! $25 can really go a long way with creativity! Every one of these meals looks amazing and full of healthy options! We appreciate you putting these ideas together for us, Julia! Macie is 1 already!!!! Oh my! 🎉🥳🎊 Happy Birthday, sweetheart!❤
Thank you so very much, Michelle! And I can’t believe she’s one either. Thank you so much for your birthday wishes for her. I sure do hope you enjoy this recipe and thank you so very much for all of your positive feedback and support! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too🙌🏼💜💜
Julia Pacheco, you are the absolute BEST!! Keep up the good work! I depend on your TH-cam videos for being able to make it these tough days, financially, I mean. So informative and dependable!
I am so very happy to hear that, Tiffany! That makes my day to hear that. I sure do hope you can save lots of money and be able to feel a little less stress nowadays. Thanks so much for your loyal support💜💜
Im your pretty typical single guy who can't cook, so im not exaggerating when i say this video is helping so much. This all seems so easy to cook, which is a nice change of pace from the intimidating stuff I always run into
Well thank you so very much. That is such wonderful feedback and you’ve got this! Because you have that desire to cook, you will get good at it. I hope you enjoy these recipes and thank you so very much for your positive comment🙌🏼🙌🏼
Elizabeth, I agree with your statement. The recipes sound tasty/cheap, however, one serving is not going to satisfy hubby and 2 growing boys. Guess I'll open a can of store brand applesauce w/cinnamon or as my friend's Mother used up a 20# bag of rice/ vegs/fished locally at Lake Erie. Haven't seen many Asian chubby folks. God bless them.
I literally just had to pause the video and go to the comments for this. When she said the creamy pasta was 7 meals I was like... how??? This might work if you live alone or for only 2 people but definitely not a family of 4
Planning to do this next week when my kids are off school. With a box of pancake mix, extra pack of eggs & fruit for snacks we should be good! Thanks Julia. Hope you & your family are well. Happy Easter!🐣
my whole family practically survived off of “taco mac” (box mac, can of diced tomatoes, ground beef, taco szning) & “tuna mac with peas” (pretty name accurate😂 canned tuna, frozen or canned peas, box mac). still crave them to this day 😊.
Don’t throw fat away only to need to add some for a later dish. I have a small skillet I brown fatty foods in and transfer the meat to my main pot. Either scrape fat into grease can or cover and refrigerate pan to use in a day or so for sautéed onions, etc.
You motivate and help so many of us, that just want to save money, to feed our families. Thank you so much. I cook everyday for my three sons and my husband, they can eat lol. So I usually go to the food pantrys, and go to Costco once a month, and buy certain cheap items and snacks. The snacks last the month, so it’s worth it, and the meat, tortillas, cheese, eggs, veggies are good prices there too. And Dollar Tree us pretty good too, for snacks, desserts, cereal, canned goods, etc…
Thank you so very much for your nice compliment. I am so happy to hear that I am helping you and your family! Food prices are just so very high and it sounds like you have some great ways to budget. Feeding that many “men” is no easy task. Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend💜🙌🏼
Currently budgeting as we are about to pick up our first car this upcoming week LOL! What timing to get your notification. Thanks for posting on Mother’s Day, I hope your sweet family spoils you! 💐💖
I am just seeing this - we have our beautiful car now 🙌🏻❤️ 8 months later and it still put a smile on my face to see your reply to me, so thank you for always engaging with us!
Great meal ideas! I love that all of these are affordable and not time consuming. These recipes will be great for my teenage daughters to cook when I'm busy on the farm or in the garden this Summer. Thanks and I'm enjoying watching your channel, you've inspired me to be more creative with our meals.
That’s awesome! I am so happy to hear that your girls will be able to use these recipes to help you out. It sounds like you are super busy! Thank you so very much for your positive comment💜💜
Lentils peas thing! Water garlic onions lentils rice water. Then seasonings. Check after 20 minutes then 20 more minutes. Top with tomatoes and jalapeños!
Thank you so much. I really like these kind of simple recipes and meals. My stomach doesn’t like really heavy meals but these are great for me and I’ll be trying them.😊
I never thought of adding meat to my mac and cheese, but I rhink I'll try canned chicken. I also like the breakfast casserole, and the hot dog and potatoes too! These meals look delicious! Happy mother's day, Julia! 🥂
I’m sorry to hear that times are so hard for you right now. I do hope that they help! Thank you so much for taking your time to make a comment and take care of yourself🙏💛
Excellent video. You did a great job of comparing prices and explaining why you chose the items you bought. Thank you for all of your hard work. Happy Belated First Birthday to your little girl, Macie.
Well thank you so very much for your positive comment. That means a lot to me and yes! These particular videos definitely do take a lot of extra time. Thanks so very much again, Julia and have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼💜
Thanks for this video and I love you going to the store and getting all these foods for $25 and make lots of meals...I'm impressed Julia great job 👍..... Happy mother's day girl !! Have a great day with your kids and hubby 💕💕💐💐🌹🍲🎂🧁🍨
Always buy milk by the gallon and potatoes and onions by the bagful. Much more cost efficient than buying individually. Hope you had a great trip to Disney!
Thank you for these videos! I have 5 kids and our grocery budget is out of control to make everyone happy! These meals seem like things everyone will love and also super cheap! 😊
I really do hope they all enjoy them, Kylee💛💛 I am sure your bills at the grocery store astronomical sometimes. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope you and your family have a great week!!
Thank you for being here! Here’s my other grocery budget video eating off of $1 a day: th-cam.com/video/FGXZHn7l_M8/w-d-xo.html
Did you cook 70 different recipes???
Or did you make 70 servings?
hey Julia what type of pot was the blue pot when you made that tomato pasta
@@andreahaar60 had to be 70 servings because there is NO way it was 70 meals.
I though you had some amazing ideas but would love to see you do a video for a larger family and what you manage to come up with for the budget, shopping list and recipes…
YOU , YOU , YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!
Julia, just want to let you know one grocery lifehack: take a minute to put couple of those bags of potatoes on a scale (they always have them in a produce aisle), you might found heavier bags with more potatoes in them. It also applicable to any type of bagged produce!
Also if product is liquid and you can see thru bottle get the one with most product. Sometimes the bottles are not completely filled.
Ooooh, great idea!! Thank you! 👍
That definitely is a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing that and I sure appreciate you watching too🙌🏼🙌🏼
Are the recipes in pdf form , 70 meals ? Where’s the rest of them !
@@lisajeter3065 By meals, she means servings. At the end of each segment she put on screen how many "meals" each recipe made.
As someone who averaged $120-$150 a week on groceries, this channel saved me so much money!
I’m so happy to hear that my ideas have helped, Rachel. It is so easy to spend a lot of extra money at the grocery store. They know exactly what they’re doing when you walk in! Ha ha. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and have a great day💜💜🙌🏼🙌🏼
My family has been spending around $300 at Walmart for the past couple months. I really hope we can use her videos to help us out 🥲
You're saving my life right now. I was living off of cup of noodles for dinner, cheap frozen burritos and a piece of toast in the morning for like 2 weeks. Thank you for this vid
I’m so happy to hear that these ideas can help! I hope things turn around for you soon and thank you so much for watching😀
Are you able to get food from food pantry or from church?😢
I hope you can get food from a food bank near you. You usually need your ID, and/or a piece of mail to prove you live in the county. (That’s how it is at least for my area). Hope you’re able to get free food. 🥺
What about health....... Are u ok with a tost in the mornings and frozen burritos
@@nikolnikol9706 NO
My husband and I are in our 70s and get a little social security..does not go very far ...but have been eating this way for a long time...we found we got healthier with this way of eating. I also make everything from scratch and we have been growing a garden using hydroponics...I did find cumin tastes so good with beans and other foods.
That’s very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. And yes, making things from scratch would definitely be healthier and less expensive at the same time. I’m so happy to have you here and thank you so much for watching🙌🏼
Old Bay is also great for beans
@YeshuaKingMessiah my sister made up a jar of old bay seasoning, but without salt. She labeled it "old bay, no salt". That way, if she's using any processed foods that already have plenty of salt, she only adds a little, or none at all. I make our taco seasoning the same way, no salt.
Im a single person living on my own for the first time learning how to budget for meals and looking for new recipes and this video was incredibly helpful. I love all the ideas and how accessible this is. Thank you.
I am really so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. And good for you trying to budget. It is not easy, but you definitely can do it. Have a great rest of your week!🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm in the same boat.
Im about to do this today lol.
I love that you did healthy meals as well. Most think that only can eat unhealthy on a budget, but that’s not always true. Great job.
I sure do appreciate that, Joy. Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your week🙌🏼💜
I noticed that too.
Great Value is garbage. Products purchased from Chinese owned American farms. Always with a recall, every week or 2. NO THANKS!!!
The cheapest foods are often quite healthy. Dry beans for example.
The fact this video is so popular speaks volumes of where we are at in 2023.
biggest problem is america is homes have given up the art of cooking bc theyd rather eat out, use the air fryer or microwave.
@@royalcow4840 its because its time consuming and because we all work to make sure we have roofs over our heads we dont feel like cooking. I actually like cooking if I have time and energy to do more than work.
@@ladyayla121 if some can do it all can. i work 40 plus
@ladyayla121 It is called preparing in advance. People been cooking for thousands of years in worse situations & now people come up with excuses like work. Smh.
Because only Americans work so they can't cook, the rest of the world is just sleeping.
I love your dedication to cooking frugal meals for people. Eating doesn't always need lots of money, it just needs time
Absolutely! It is a great place to save money. Thank you so much for your positive words💜
I also love how the recipes are all real food. The techniques are straightforward. And it isn't fast food with corn syrup, tons of salt, and preservatives.
And planning.
It also doesn’t mean that meals are bland either.
And nutritionally balanced ... no cheap white pasta,, mac has preservatives, cheap white bread, ...
I’m elderly now, but have been talking to our children and grandchildren about this kind of thing. Things are getting bad in these days/times, so It’s great that there are videos as such that everyone can learn from in hard times. God Bless.❤️
What really made this sweet was the changing of the messages in the back. It takes mental strength to take care of ourselves and cook when exhausted, but you made it so magically simple and easy, and the quotes really lifted me up even though it sounds cheesy.
I really do appreciate that positive comment. Thank you so very much for sharing that and yes, the quotes help me every day! Thank you so very much for your loyal support, Alessandra💜💜
I know that is true about the generic products. My Ex Husband used to work for Hunt Wesson Foods and one day a week everything they packaged was for the great value brand...same food, same equipment, same employees.
Happy Mother's Day to you sweet lady and to all of the other moms in our TH-cam family. Sending love to all of you.
Wow! Thank you so very much for sharing that, Eunice. I did not know that. And I sure do appreciate your love and support every week here💜💜
The same happens in Europe too. Some stuff that has a name brand and generic do have rhe same ingrediënts in it but onlly a different packaging as they are made in the same place. A friend of my mom once gave us some premade salads as they did get some from their work and there were name brand and store brand salads that we got as a gift
Julia, I just want to really let you know that you are making such an impact on people’s lives with these videos. You taking the time to do it, plan it, film it, etc. is helping SO many people, including myself, and I (and countless others) are so unbelievably thankful for you continuing to make these. These are beyond TH-cam videos, they’re lifesaving tools. I see some others on TH-cam trying to do similar videos, but they either aren’t as dirt cheap as these, or they’re not as accessible as your videos, etc. Yours have an insane amount of value, and for that you’re really the only one that I follow for these. I am neurodivergent so cooking is hard and planning meals is hard for me, but the way you structure the videos, show every step, and tailor them to easy/no-stress solutions is so neurodivergent-friendly.
Sort of a long comment but I just want you to know how many people truly appreciate what you do and how live-saving it is for many people who are struggling to put food on the table.
Thank you!!!
Yes I agree. She is truly an amazing TH-camr ❤
Well thank you so very much! You have no idea how much that means to me to hear that coming from you. It does take a lot of work and preparation for sure, but I sure do love doing it. And I am so happy to hear that they help you so much. I hope you have a wonderful week and thank you so very much again for your positive feedback🙌🏼🙌🏼
Life-saving videos? Oh geez.. 🙄
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@macysondheim yes mam....SOME people don't know how to budget or what foods go a long way for the best protein and nutrients Some people don't know how to cook so well....and the last time I checked....FOOD IS LIFE SAVING! SO keep your negativity to yourself (Geez) thank you have a good day!!
Julia thank you so much. My fiancé and I just moved into our new apartment and used up the last of our groceries yesterday. Our budget is extremely tight and we frankly are struggling a bit. You are a literal life saver.
I sure hope that these ideas can help, Madison. Congratulations on your new place and I hope this helps with your budgeting needs🙏💜
Hey! How is it going with budgeting?
Did this today in Southeast US.
Only a few items were more expensive in my area, and eggs went down in price. I did have to substitute the hashbrowns with Tater Tots because of stock issues, but I am sure the breakfast dish will turn out just fine!
All in all I spent $30.36 so not bad!
Thank you so very much for doing that and comparing the prices. I really do appreciate that! And that isn’t bad. Price is definitely very so much from area to area! I hope you have a great week🙌🏼
Eggs are over $3 a dozen in my area for white ones lol. Also mac n cheese is $1 a box for generic, almost everything on the list cost more near me, close to double. Still a budget list of groceries in general but still well above $25 here(midwest).
$43.36 in my area for this same exact basket of foods (except enchilada sauce, my Walmart only has the name brand one). I believe we have the most expensive groceries in the US.
I just wanted to say, you're voice is so clear and I can understand you so well. And, I really like the little messages you place next to your cooking. Lights up my day. Thank you for making this.
I really do appreciate that positive feedback! Thank you so very much for that and I am so happy to have you here. You have a wonderful rest of your weekend🙌🏼🙌🏼
Just want you to know that you're helping me feed my family! I was so lost when our budget changed drastically. Please know that you're making a huge difference, and we appreciate all the time and energy you put into sharing these affordable recipes!
That definitely makes my day. Thank you so very much for sharing your positive feedback about my videos. But most of all, I am so happy to hear that my recipes have made such a difference for you and your family. I hope things turn around for you soon financially, and thank you so very much for your positive comment. You take care of yourself💜💜💜
Thank you Julia!! I'm making the breakfast casserole, the creamy tomato pasta, and the black bean sweet potato hash! Just bought my groceries. I needed some groceries/meals on a budget and this video helped me immensely!! I added a few veggies and fruit for snacks and my total was FAR LOWER than it's been in the past few months. I'm so happy I could cry 😂!!
Wow! I’m so very happy to hear that you will be able to use that many recipes and be able to stay on budget. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I sure hope you enjoy those recipes. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼
The recipe for the potato hotdog skillet reminds me a lot of the “Poor man’s Meal” from the Great Depression. I bet my kids would love that one!
I love clara's videos and her book. I bought her book back on Feb 2010 (just looked it up), and it was a wealth of info. Literally 12 ingredients are used in her cookbook. But they do make some nice meals. I remember the video of remembering clara on youtube when she passed. Super sad but she lives on in the work she did and that her grandson documented. Hate to say it like this, but we are treading that slippery slope again, and many are going to be trapped on it shortly. Be safe where ever you are. Thanks for the comment. The second I seen the clip on the video I was thinking poor mans meal as well.
My mother and I used to make the hot dog 🌭 dish and if you don't have hot dogs you can use lunch meat cut up
I'm actually impressed, because you managed this without using staples like rice and all, which also go a pretty long way. I can definitely take these and play around with them to produce meals on the cheap! Thanks!
Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback about this video. I sure hope it helps😀
A good sub for rice is potatoes
Or cornbread on the side
Plus eat eggs daily & beans daily
U could use pasta for rice too but pasta is like white bread, no nutrition and sharply spikes ur insulin from the blood sugar spike then crash. Insulin, sadly, does not fall. Then u get sooo obese 🥺
Thank you, so much Julia! me and my family have been living hard for a couple of months due to some health issues in our family, my parents have already headed to the store to buy the ingredients for the food you've shown. You're helping so many families with this video, i hope life goes good for you in the future
Oh my goodness. I am really sorry to hear that you will have had such a hard time these past few months. I sure do hope that you enjoy these meals and that you and your sweet family can find peace in being together! Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback. I’m sure your parents are so grateful to have you!💜
WAY TO GO, JULIA! You teach us all how to push back on high grocery prices and still feed our people well! Blessed week to you and yours! And Happy Mothers' Day! 😊❤
Well thank you so very much, Laura! I really appreciate your positive comment and I hope you have a great week💜
A Game Changer for me is the frozen onion and green pepper bag at Walmart 1.00 I usually get 3 meals from 1 bag… I constantly let my onions and peppers wilt… So now I don’t worry about it 😂
Exactly! It definitely is a game changer for sure💜 thank you so much for your positive comment, Tanya
I throw those right into my meal prep. Epic
I wish ours were only $1.00! Our GV Onions and Peppers are $2.58/bag!
You can chop and freeze your onions and peppers and celery.
At my local market, they sell peppers that are about to go for 99 cents for a pack of 3. I just rinse them, chop em', bag em', and toss em' in the freezer. They last for months!
You are truly a ROCKSTAR at this, Julia. I'm blessed to have plenty for groceries, but the resourceful mom in me just loves these videos. Your channel is of huge service to so many!
Well thank you so very much, Elizabeth! That means a lot to me to hear that and I am grateful for your support and positive feedback. It really does help me so very much!💜💜
I am so impressed with the meals you made from $25 worth of groceries. I eat a plant based diet, and my family eats a regular diet , so this video is so impressive to me. Thank you for making this!😊
Thank you so very much for your positive feedback. I’m happy to hear from you and hope that these ideas help you create meals with your specific dietary needs in your family🙌🏼🙌🏼
For those out there who aren't fond of things tasting too spinachy I suggest adding the frozen spinach to the soup at the very end of the cooking process!
Julia, first off Happy Mother's Day. You not only made 70 meals. You made 70 AMAZING meals. Thx again girl. You help so many of us. As always ur friend from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.
Thank you so very much for your positive feedback, Elaine! Have a wonderful we can thank you so much for watching💜
Happy Mother's Day, Julia! Thanks for more GREAT budget-busting recipes! So easy and good. You are so right about paying attention to 'price per ounce' on products. It is so important with prices so high to get the most bang for your buck, and you knocked it out of the park today!
Wow! Thank you so very much for your positive comment here, Shelley🙌🏼I really do appreciate that so very much!
Julia, the way you are helping families during this recession is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas so that Moms and Dads can put food on the table.
Thank you so very much for your positive,! I really do appreciate that so much and I’m so happy to hear that these videos have helped🙌🏼
After watching this video, I decided to do the same menu, followed exactly. We had the sausage potato casserole yesterday, and it lasted the second day for leftovers! Just made the creamy tomato pasta and wow! Can’t wait for tomorrows meal! Thank you so much for making such amazing meals
That’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed those meals and that they turned out so well. Thank you so much for your positive comment and thanks so much for watching💜🙌🏼
@@JuliaPacheco Of course! They were delicious and so hearty. I think I’ll also be incorporating lentils more into my meals. I also just made your No bake cake eclair cake and wow! It tastes so similar to the eclair cake from Portillos. Now I can make it at home. You’re a genius!!
Julia, you are gonna save my wallet! We still have about half a month left till payday, and I had to pay the taxes on my land this month. So we're low on money already, and it is a long month. These are great ideas. God bless you, and Happy Mother's Day! 💕
Edit: That sweet potato hash looks so filling yet so light!
I would add a can of tuna to it w/the beans-for flavor
Thank you for this, Julia! I went on a 6-week leave that was unpaid for a surgery. I’m just now getting paid again, but I have so many things to pay. I was worried about getting groceries this week, and this helps me big time!
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry to hear that you had to do that and go through that. I sure do hope that these ideas help and that you were able to make some meals that are full of nutrition too. Have a great rest of your week and thanks for watching💜🙌🏼
Hi Julia !! I love when you take us grocery shopping with you and show us the brand and prices of the items . I love these kind of videos. Thank you 😊
Well thank you so very much, Patrice! I appreciate your positive feedback about this video. It definitely does help me as I create them💜💜
@@JuliaPacheco thank you for a great video!!! I would love too see do a callob with Brooke over at Southern Frugal Momma ❤
Thank you , I had to retire early due to health issues and put on my husband’s insurance costs way more than we expected, we are broke , cutting back , cutting out , I did groceries for 60 bucks this week , for 2 of us, home I can do scratch cooking , it’s 4 days in and we still have plenty of food. ( i shop once a week , I went to grocery outlet, cause I don’t have a car and can walk home from there)
Good for you! It sounds like you were really trying hard to make things work. I’m so sorry to hear that your health insurance costs are so high now. 🥴 I hope that some of my ideas help and thank you so very much for Sharing what you do!🙌🏼
IGNORE THE HATERS YOU ARE A JOY AND A LIFE SAVER LITERALLY ❤❤❤
Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate that🙌🏼🙌🏼
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for showing how to take the grease out of your pan with the paper towel--I realize this is sort of silly to comment on, but it's been a total game changer for me. How did I not figure out this technique earlier in my life? I love the mom tips! I literally would try to carefully pour the grease into a tin can (and I didn't save the grease for anything...just let it cool and then threw it out). So THANK YOU! 💕Lindsay
I know, right?!
Yes!!!
I actually do the paper towel trick, I thought it was my secret - but it really works!!
Same! Haha, I think of her every time I do it.
I've started doing it too, lol.
This is the first time I’ve seen a video like this where everything looks tasty to me too! And doesn’t have a lot of cheese or cream (which I’m not a huge fan of)! It’s so calming to watch too! I feel like you’re a friend letting me know how to make something I had in your kitchen and loved!
Yes! We are a dairy allergy family and I can make almost all of these with a milk substitute. Fake cheese never works out. What a wonderful set of budget friendly meals for my family ❤
0:53 just casually films the most beautiful view ever! i love those mountains
They’re pretty spectacular. Thank you so very much! Hope you enjoy some of these meals😊
Those recipes look great Julia!
Potatoes are often so underrated. But they're hearty, versatile, full of fiber and nutrients, and so so good!!!!
Happy Mother's Day, Julia! Video Idea: Kid friendly lunches! With the summer break coming I'd appreciate the help!
Same please!!!! They gonna drive me crazy while im trying to work
With Brinlee helping. Sorry if I spelled her name wrong. :(
Thank you so very much for that great suggestion! And I sure hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too💜💜
Yes! Favorite not a sandwich lunches would always be a great video idea!
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Happy Mother's Day Julia, I hope you're doing well and enjoying your day! Thank you for a new video and the tips you included, they will be so helpful for us! If possible, could you do a video in the future showing how you plan out your meals or choose what you're making for the week? I'm super interested in your process with that! 💚
Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Jessica! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too. I sure do appreciate your suggestion and thank you so much for your positive, about this video. Have a great rest of your day💜💜
I love these types of videos because they also teach me what to do with what I may have already in the pantry and freezer and potentially save me a trip to the store. You’re so awesome Julia!
That’s awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing that positive comment and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes too, Krystal💜
@@JuliaPacheco I absolutely will! The lentil soup is really sounding good and I loved the potato and veggie dish too🩷
I'm gonna have to implement some of these ideas into my grocery budget now! We are on one income, currently trying to save for a house (and pay off bills), with a 4 month old and this has given me some great ideas. Where I'm from groceries tend to be a little more expensive, but not by too much. Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much, Jessica and I do hope that these meals help you in your budgeting. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope that you were able to save money💜🙌🏼
For the ground beef grease hack to make it a little easier, if you want to get more of it you can hold the meat onto one side of the pan while tilting the pan so the grease slides down and then you can wipe it up
I finally made one of your recipes. I made the black bean and sweet potato casserole. It was very good, and I topped it off with salsa and sour cream (which I always have on hand) and it took it over the top. I plan on trying all the others too. Thanks, Julia. With the rising prices I really appreciate this.
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about that recipe with me and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼
Sounds delish!
I topped mine with an over easy egg 😊
@@piedpiperess1474 Yum! Crowning glory!
I love watching the budget and grocery challenges. As a Canadian in a rural town that's an hour away from a walmart, 2 hrs costsco etc I am always curious to compare grocery prices. I took into account the size of the items you were purchasing. In my town those groceries would cost me $76.60 Canadian or approx. $56.69 USD. I spend approx $175-225 a week on groceries for 2 of us. but i am always looking for more ways to save on the bill so thanks for the great content :)
I'm in Southern Ontario and the cost here is absolutely exorbitant... Have you looked into couponing? Apparently there are some great cost saving apps as well. I never really saw coupons here like they have available in the US, but there are websites you can print them off from for free! TikTok has a TON of helpful info too! All the best in these crazy times :)
Thank you so very much for comparing your prices versus mine down here. I appreciate you watching from Canada and I know the prices are so much higher there! I’m glad you have some ways that you are able to spend less. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes too🙌🏼
I spend about the same, it’s absolute insane each week. I just really was trying to find budget options and this will help me for sure so I have money elsewhere.
@@JuliaPacheco70 meals for $25, or did you mean 21 meals for $25?
@@musthavemoxieno 70 is correct but of course some days you’ll eat a bit more but still should be at least two weeks with bigger portions
Wow Julia, that is a LOT of food for only $25. Thank you for the tutorial. Greetings from Sandra from Rotterdam.
Well thank you so very much, Sandra! I sure do appreciate your positive comment and thank you so very much for watching all the way from the Netherlands 💜💜My grandma moved to the US from Holland!
I just got out of a financially controlling and abusive relationshipwhere it was fastfood for every meal this is literally saving my life and teaching me how to cook as well!
I am so very happy to hear that you are learning to cook for yourself. Good for you! And I’m so glad that you are in a safe place now. Good for you!💜🙏
I have found as a single person I make a grocery list and stick to it. I also meal plan. Living on one paycheck you have to stretch everything. Thanks for your videos!
That is great feedback, Donna. Absolutely making a list is the best way to go. Thank you so much for sharing those tips and I hope that some of these meals help💜💜
You are a genius Julia! Because of you and your culinary creations people are staying well nourished in troubling times. Keep up the amazing work! ❤🎉❤
You are so very kind! Thank you so very much and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼🙌🏼
Another crazy good array of yummy and well-priced dishes! Thank you Julia! Happy Mother's Day!
Thank you so very much, Sue! I hope you had a wonderful day as well💜💜
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas!
Thanks for showing us these meals. Never know when your security can be pulled out from under you. Even great ideas to incorporate into rotation to save a few dollars here and there.
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That is very true, Laura! Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy these recipes💜🙌🏼
This is my plan. To save here and there. I have to do the shopping. If I send my husband for groceries or anything, he spends $250. I just can't do that anymore. 😫
I realized after my kids' first week back to school... I am swamped. Cooking was rough last week. I watched your 6 3-ingredient crockpot meals video... and that is what I am making this week, the whole video! Love it. Thanks so much!
That is awesome! I sure hope they help, Ellen! Once school starts and things get crazy really fast. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy those recipes 💜🙌🏼
My mother-in-law made the hot dog hash skillet frequently and it was excellent. She always made it about half carrots and half potatoes, which I would recommend to everyone! You can always make it "fancier" by using smoked sausage instead of hot dogs.
That’s a great tip! And I am so happy to hear that this recipe brought back some good memories🙌🏼
Happy Mother’s Day!!!!🎉❤
Thank,thank you,from my heart! I had my back surgery last month and now I’m able to make meals again. I’m sure Hubby will be happy. I calculated all the groceries at $29.72 before tax with the Walmart app. I did have to swap some items but that’s ok. 8 different meals for a total of 70!! I’m excited and going to put it to the test. It’s only 2 of us but we can eat, especially with me in post op and healing. It’s all about portion control and like you said- price per pound. 😊
I am so very happy that you are able to make meals again and that your surgery went well🙏🙏 thank you so very much for your positive feedback about this video and I sure do appreciate you doing the comparison shopping at your Walmart. That’s awesome! Thank you so much for your support💜💜
Your videos have really turned me into a Walmart fan!! I'm usually a Target girl but sometimes even their store brand products are kind of expensive so I've realized how much more money I can save if I go to Walmart instead. Happy Mother's day and thank you for sharing your amazing meals with us 💜
I am very happy to hear that you are saving money! That is the most important part. I love target too, but their prices are definitely higher when it comes to food. Thank you so much for watching💜
I love when you take us to Walmart to get the groceries. That's really the only place I shop in my small town.
Thank you so very much for the positive feedback! I really appreciate that and I’m glad that these kinds of videos help so much🙌🏼
We do the onion, hot dog, tater fry too but we also add a can of corn 🙂🙂🙂 so good. My family has made it for decades❤
I want to add to your list too if you may: rice, it is great in every way possible! As a middle eastern, it is a stable + very filling! You can make rice with tuna casserole OR rice with frozen viggies or rice with chicken or meat or even with nothing and have a side dish like a Soup or stou/ gravy. Cooking rice is easy, we use long rice "basmati" and you need ratio 2:1 "more water than the rice"
Here is saudi we masure the rice quantity throu small cups 60ml and use 1 small cup per person or 2 small cups 120 ml per person ( depends on your appetite )
Personally i make rice as following : stir onion with dash if olive oil "i use one onion ) then add 1 medium tomato and continue to stir till it gave out all its water, then add the rice ( i use 3 scope of the "1/3 measuring cup" after moving the rice for a minute i add the water "enough to be higher than the rice with 1 or 2 com" add a chicken stock cube and move it a little rill it dissolve then add som frozen veggies.
Leave it on high till the rice show up the leave in on low for 20 mints . Add drops of water if you feel that rice is too dry. And viola ✨ any extra rice can be used to make maqloba or upside-down / or even fried rice✨. And it taste great if leave for the next day
Plus letal, rice lental is so filling and great! And i know westerner do not eat oat salty, but here we make a "oat soup" almost daily in ramadhan + if someone is sick o need something filling in a minute 😋 i love it with fatayer / pizza. One generic oat box last sooo long ✌🏼
You can chick @middleEats for some recipes he is great at it than my vague explanations 😂
Oh my goodness! Thank you so very much for sharing all of those great tips about rice. I appreciate it so much and I’m sure others do too🙌🏼🙌🏼
I am watching so many of your videos right now. I have always been relaxed with my money and food, but we are about to have a second child and paying for 2 at daycare leaves us little to know room for extra's. I really appreciate how simple your meals are, as well as family friendly. Thank you
I sure do appreciate that! And I do hope that these meals help you with your budgeting needs right now. Two children and daycare is extra pricey for sure. Thank you so very much for watching and hope you enjoy💜💜
I make the same Mac-n-cheese with tuna meal, but I also add a can of drained peas. It’s a a good combo.
I bet it is! Thank you so much for sharing your version and I hope you have a great rest of your day💜💜
Good morning. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms.💐 Thank you for what you do every day, thanks Julia for sharing these wonderful recipes quick and simple and cost friendly ❤ have a wonderful mother's day too ❤
Thank you so very much, Natalija! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too. I hope you enjoy some of these recipes and thank you so much for your amazing support💜💜
Happy Mother's Day Julia. I got a bit nervous when I saw 70 meals for $ 25. WHAT! lol Thanks for sharing them (7) with us. I'm sure there are plenty of great meals there, especially for the price. Since there is only 2 of home now it will probably stretch even further. Hope you all had a fabulous time at Disney. Stay well and safe.💞💗
Oh! True. Seventy servings for $25.00. Works out to $0.37 per serving or average $10.00 per meal.
Thank you so very much! And we definitely had a great time at Disneyland. I sure do appreciate your love and support💜💜
I’m surprised at how nutritious the meals are! Everything looks so delicious and I’m excited to make these meals! Thank you!!! ❤
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼🙌🏼
I know this video is old, but your tuna pasta recipes reminded me of one of my favorite childhood dinners. Egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and garlic salt. Super cheap, easy, and delicious.
It does sound like that! Thank you so much for sharing that and I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this video😊
So glad you popped back up in my recommendations. Haven't seen your videos in a while. I really needed some new dinner ideas. Thanks for all you do!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!❤
And a very happy Mother’s Day to you too! I’m happy to hear that I popped up for you too. Thank you so very much for watching and have a great rest of your week💜
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@ekomomaimm I've already been subscribed for a long time. I subscribe to a lot of people, but unfortunately Julia's videos were not showing up in recommended videos for a long time. I get notifications, but sometimes they get pushed down the list pretty quickly and I miss them, now I just tend to search by name to see what's new.
I make macaroni with tuna all the time, but I add frozen peas into at the end...that's what makes it really good!
Thank you so very much for sharing that! My mom would always make macaroni and cheese and serve peas on the side when I was a kid. Have a great rest of your day and thanks for watching, Leslie💜💜
Hi Julia!
I made the Taco Stuffed peppers tonight. (They’re from a video that you made a while back). My husband loved them!! You’re just amazing. It was simple but the whole house smelled great. Thank you!❤
I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so very much for sharing that and I’m so happy that both of you enjoyed them so much. Thank you so much for watching💜
Amazing! Can't believe you can make so many meals out of those items. Going to be coming back to this for some meal prep ideas. Appreciate it.
Thank you so very much and I sure hope that these ideas do help🙌🏼🙌🏼
My groceries used to be 180-200 dollars per month now it’s $80 thanks a lot
Oh my goodness! That is just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing those great results here and I appreciate your positive support😊🙌🏼
Happy Blessed Mother's Day, Julia!💕⚘💗 And to all Moms everywhere!
Thank you for these great ideas! I love lentils and often have them when I am out, but never made them at home, so these are definitely going on my list this week, especially the lentil enchiladas! $25 can really go a long way with creativity! Every one of these meals looks amazing and full of healthy options! We appreciate you putting these ideas together for us, Julia!
Macie is 1 already!!!! Oh my! 🎉🥳🎊 Happy Birthday, sweetheart!❤
Thank you so very much, Michelle! And I can’t believe she’s one either. Thank you so much for your birthday wishes for her. I sure do hope you enjoy this recipe and thank you so very much for all of your positive feedback and support! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too🙌🏼💜💜
I love the idea of layering the lentil enchiladas! So much easier and it will taste the same Without the muss and fuss of rolling them up. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so very much and I hope you enjoy this recipe🙌🏼🙌🏼
Julia Pacheco, you are the absolute BEST!! Keep up the good work! I depend on your TH-cam videos for being able to make it these tough days, financially, I mean. So informative and dependable!
I am so very happy to hear that, Tiffany! That makes my day to hear that. I sure do hope you can save lots of money and be able to feel a little less stress nowadays. Thanks so much for your loyal support💜💜
Im your pretty typical single guy who can't cook, so im not exaggerating when i say this video is helping so much. This all seems so easy to cook, which is a nice change of pace from the intimidating stuff I always run into
Well thank you so very much. That is such wonderful feedback and you’ve got this! Because you have that desire to cook, you will get good at it. I hope you enjoy these recipes and thank you so very much for your positive comment🙌🏼🙌🏼
We ate hot dog hash a lot as kids. Mom add 1/4 of chopped bell pepper to hers. Saturday morning breakfast was scrambled eggs plus hot dog hash.
That bell peppers would definitely be great! Thanks so much for sharing that.😀
That bell pepper would definitely be great! Thanks so much for sharing that.😀
I love when you make budget videos! These are some great recipes that look so filling and hearty.
Thank you so very much for your positive feedback! I really do appreciate it and I hope these help💜💜
Hello Julia and Macie you have done it again I just love your budget and healthy meals thanks Julia Happy Mother's Day to you and all the Mothers!
Thank you so very much! I really appreciate you wishing everyone a happy Mother’s Day and I hope you had a wonderful weekend, Wanda💜💜
At first I thought you meant 70 dinners that fed four people for $25. Then I realized a "meal" is what I call a serving 😃
Elizabeth, I agree with your statement. The recipes sound tasty/cheap, however, one serving is not going to satisfy
hubby and 2 growing boys. Guess I'll open a can of store brand applesauce w/cinnamon or as my friend's Mother
used up a 20# bag of rice/ vegs/fished locally at Lake Erie. Haven't seen many Asian chubby folks. God bless them.
I literally just had to pause the video and go to the comments for this. When she said the creamy pasta was 7 meals I was like... how??? This might work if you live alone or for only 2 people but definitely not a family of 4
I like how this isn't coupon cutting and then go shopping. THIS is practical and in today's climate, a perfect example of good food shopping!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I appreciate that so much and I hope that this video helps🙌🏼
Planning to do this next week when my kids are off school. With a box of pancake mix, extra pack of eggs & fruit for snacks we should be good! Thanks Julia. Hope you & your family are well. Happy Easter!🐣
That’s wonderful! I hope everybody has a great week next week and happy Easter to you too💜💜🌸🌸🌸
My dad makes the breakfast casserole with a biscuit crust! He always uses store bought but it would be super cheap to make your own biscuit dough too!
Absolutely! And homemade is always better than the canned version, Jody. Thank you so much for your positive comment and have a great day🙌🏼💜
Julia thank you for your hard work. Your creativity with regular easy to find ingredients is much appreciated!!!
Well thank you so very much, Tina! I really do appreciate that💜💜
Boxed Mac and cheese and a can of tuna was a lifesaver when my kids were young! So easy and kids love it! My 33 year old son still makes it! 😊
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you so very much for sharing that and I should appreciate you watching💜
my whole family practically survived off of “taco mac” (box mac, can of diced tomatoes, ground beef, taco szning) & “tuna mac with peas” (pretty name accurate😂 canned tuna, frozen or canned peas, box mac). still crave them to this day 😊.
Don’t throw fat away only to need to add some for a later dish. I have a small skillet I brown fatty foods in and transfer the meat to my main pot. Either scrape fat into grease can or cover and refrigerate pan to use in a day or so for sautéed onions, etc.
You motivate and help so many of us, that just want to save money, to feed our families. Thank you so much. I cook everyday for my three sons and my husband, they can eat lol. So I usually go to the food pantrys, and go to Costco once a month, and buy certain cheap items and snacks. The snacks last the month, so it’s worth it, and the meat, tortillas, cheese, eggs, veggies are good prices there too. And Dollar Tree us pretty good too, for snacks, desserts, cereal, canned goods, etc…
Thank you so very much for your nice compliment. I am so happy to hear that I am helping you and your family! Food prices are just so very high and it sounds like you have some great ways to budget. Feeding that many “men” is no easy task. Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend💜🙌🏼
Currently budgeting as we are about to pick up our first car this upcoming week LOL! What timing to get your notification. Thanks for posting on Mother’s Day, I hope your sweet family spoils you! 💐💖
That is awesome! Good luck with your new car shopping. I hope you find a great one and I’m so happy to hear that these recipes help, Ashley 💜💜
I am just seeing this - we have our beautiful car now 🙌🏻❤️ 8 months later and it still put a smile on my face to see your reply to me, so thank you for always engaging with us!
Great meal ideas! I love that all of these are affordable and not time consuming. These recipes will be great for my teenage daughters to cook when I'm busy on the farm or in the garden this Summer.
Thanks and I'm enjoying watching your channel, you've inspired me to be more creative with our meals.
That’s awesome! I am so happy to hear that your girls will be able to use these recipes to help you out. It sounds like you are super busy! Thank you so very much for your positive comment💜💜
Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!
Thank you. Happy Mothers Day to you also.
Thank you!! Happy Mother’s Day to you too ❤
Thank you!! 😁
Thank you.... You as well. 😊
Thank You sweetie, whoever you are and wherever you are. If your mother is still with us I her a happy mother's day as well. She raised you well.
Lentils peas thing! Water garlic onions lentils rice water. Then seasonings. Check after 20 minutes then 20 more minutes. Top with tomatoes and jalapeños!
Thank you so much. I really like these kind of simple recipes and meals. My stomach doesn’t like really heavy meals but these are great for me and I’ll be trying them.😊
I am happy to hear that. I really do hope you enjoy them!😊
I never thought of adding meat to my mac and cheese, but I rhink I'll try canned chicken. I also like the breakfast casserole, and the hot dog and potatoes too! These meals look delicious! Happy mother's day, Julia! 🥂
I like to add flavored tuna or chicken pouches to my mac and cheese. Leftover peas work also.
That’s awesome! I bet that would be good too. I sure hope you enjoy some of these other recipes and thank you so much for your Mother’s Day wishes🙌🏼
Julia, thank you for this meal plan. I'll be making all of the recipes this week. The hearty potato lentil soup is stellar!
You are so very welcome! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and thanks for watching too🙌🏼
Try adding some diced carrots to that lenti soup. It is so good!
Julie you have a wonderful gift from God. How many families you are helping! You were born for this time!💖
Oh, thank you so very much for that. I sure do appreciate your kind words. Thank you so very much for watching and for your support💜💜
She is a blessing, for sure!
I hate coming back to these videos but they are life savers. God knows I need any help I can get
I’m sorry to hear that times are so hard for you right now. I do hope that they help! Thank you so much for taking your time to make a comment and take care of yourself🙏💛
@@JuliaPacheco thank you for making these videos. even if i dont directly use the recepies they always give me ideas!
I don’t comment often. I just want to say it’s so refreshing seeing budget that’s actually healthy! Thank you.
Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate that positive feedback🙌🏼
Excellent video. You did a great job of comparing prices and explaining why you chose the items you bought. Thank you for all of your hard work. Happy Belated First Birthday to your little girl, Macie.
Well thank you so very much for your positive comment. That means a lot to me and yes! These particular videos definitely do take a lot of extra time. Thanks so very much again, Julia and have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼💜
Thanks for this video and I love you going to the store and getting all these foods for $25 and make lots of meals...I'm impressed Julia great job 👍..... Happy mother's day girl !! Have a great day with your kids and hubby 💕💕💐💐🌹🍲🎂🧁🍨
Thank you so very much, Mary! I sure do appreciate all of that positive feedback and I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too!💜💜
Always buy milk by the gallon and potatoes and onions by the bagful. Much more cost efficient than buying individually. Hope you had a great trip to Disney!
Thank you so much for your great tip! And we sure did have a great trip. Thank you so very much again💜
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Thank you for these videos! I have 5 kids and our grocery budget is out of control to make everyone happy! These meals seem like things everyone will love and also super cheap! 😊
I really do hope they all enjoy them, Kylee💛💛 I am sure your bills at the grocery store astronomical sometimes. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope you and your family have a great week!!
I subscribed, you’re doing wonderful work doing this. What a good woman.
Well thank you so much! I sure do appreciate you subscribing. I really do hope that my ideas help you and welcome to my TH-cam family💛😊💛