$35 Grocery Budget Feeds My Family For 6 Days || YOU Chose The Budget Series ~ Garden Version

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  • #tightbudget #frugalliving #budgetfriendlyfood #familymeals #brokebudget #cheapmeals #budget #mealplan #grocerybudgetchallenge #emergencypreparation
    Hey y’all!! Love you!! Hope you enjoy! I worked soooo hard on this video!
    Brooke
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    SOUTHERN CORNBREAD RECIPE | FRUGAL LIVING WITH SOUTHERN FRUGAL MOMMA
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    Indian Fry Bread:
    2 3/4 cups AP Flour
    1pk dry active yeast
    3/4c warm water
    1/3c milk
    2TBS Butter
    1 ts salt
    1TBS Sugar
    More flour for kneading
    Tortillas:
    3 cups AP flour
    1 cup water
    1 stick of butter
    1TBS baking powder
    2ts salt
    Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup 1 can
    2 TBS butter
    2TBS Flour
    1/2 cup milk
    1/2 cup chicken broth
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  • @kelley5796
    @kelley5796 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +266

    I am losing my job and facing eviction and I'm so grateful for your channel. I am able to make my food stretch because of the ideas you have shown here. I've already made several of your meals and I thank God he led me to your channel. Thank you so much!

    • @HitManTPanda
      @HitManTPanda 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      I'm learning a lot by watching the videos as well it's a huge blessing because I'm not good at budgeting money at all I hope you find a new place to live and god bless yah.

    • @kelley5796
      @kelley5796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Thank you so much.@@HitManTPanda

    • @natureshealing6534
      @natureshealing6534 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Praying you have found an even better job & place to live! Remember God's promises, you can do all things through Him who gives you His strength! His blessings on you!

    • @kelley5796
      @kelley5796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for the kind words, God is already providing me with a place to live. He has never forsaken me and I am so blessed.@@natureshealing6534

    • @kelley5796
      @kelley5796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.@@tab9773

  • @bethclay476
    @bethclay476 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    We live in an apartment and we are blessed that the owner gave us a side yard for our container garden. No one else on our side grows anything.

    • @k.h.307
      @k.h.307 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Our new property management has so many rules and gardening of any kind isn't allowed, even on the patio. It sucks.

    • @luananana4679
      @luananana4679 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You are very lucky that your owner allowed you to have a garden. Depending on where you live you can have a lot of fresh chemical free fruits & veggies !!!!😅

    • @theresarogerssimpson1280
      @theresarogerssimpson1280 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Heck yeah that's great.

  • @debwilson5236
    @debwilson5236 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    I found this lady accidentally but can’t stop watching the reason being she has a perfect portion size of meals and she uses everything with no waste, I cook all nationalities menu’s and she is the only one I’ve ever seen who does as I do and uses everything with the minimum waste. Good on her she is a credit to her family and have you noticed none of her lovely family have weight problems because she knows how to portion size adequately ❤

    • @andreas4268
      @andreas4268 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Very excellent points! 😊

    • @amandazplace5663
      @amandazplace5663 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She's AWESOME with a capital A!🇨🇦♥️

    • @ZenobiaDecrespin
      @ZenobiaDecrespin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🎯 💯 🎯 I agree Brooke Dusty and the boys have improved my quality of life and my budget. If you haven't watched Dusty's channel you should it's great! And...Aunt Vickie's craft corner I love all three ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @missbubby4327
    @missbubby4327 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    Your children are so lucky to have parents like you and Dusty,they are showing signs of growing up to be great people!

    • @annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818
      @annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      They love broccoli,🥦 except the little one. He a southern boy,😅😅😅😅 so he has to eat those veggies if he wants to be tall like his brothers.😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

    • @Prancer0210
      @Prancer0210 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agree; they are awesome parents; God bless their family 💛

    • @SuperGreatPizza
      @SuperGreatPizza 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m here for the first bite reactions, they’re all great but the youngest is so ecstatic it makes me laugh every time. Good stuff keep it coming!!!

  • @irenetimm2107
    @irenetimm2107 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    I cannot be the only person who has to pause the video halfway through because I get so hungry watching Brooke cook that I have to go and make myself something to eat. While I’m watching the rest of the video 😆

    • @ianlarsh3439
      @ianlarsh3439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I threw chicken curry in the crockpot mid video 😂

    • @kricketcooper5024
      @kricketcooper5024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I do that all the time.😊

    • @doreenlopez1652
      @doreenlopez1652 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      🤣🤣🤣 I did the same thing!

    • @donnadequire-rios3531
      @donnadequire-rios3531 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is so me lol

    • @KitKat-nn6qv
      @KitKat-nn6qv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She made me want her hotdog and veggie mac and cheese at 1 am. So that's lunch today lmao. 😅

  • @BekEhr
    @BekEhr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    “I don’t think spices expire, oh well I’m using it” literally all off of us lol. Love your commentary!!

    • @user-sr2qz7uw2t
      @user-sr2qz7uw2t 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      They don't expire, but they do lose strength. Taste test! Add some more!

    • @adriennef4637
      @adriennef4637 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I went to use my thyme this week and just happened to look down. It had expired in 2017🤣

    • @nancybrewer8494
      @nancybrewer8494 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If they haven't been opened, they are fine. If they have been opened, the potency goes down. Either use a lot more, or replace.

    • @heatherwhite2788
      @heatherwhite2788 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If it still smells it’s good to go!

    • @luananana4679
      @luananana4679 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@adriennef4637please do NOT use it !!!

  • @cathypointon6913
    @cathypointon6913 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    Brooke..I love your channel..your energy your ideas..your family..your “realness” it’s refreshing . You come across as everyone’s bestie..💗

  • @reginastephens935
    @reginastephens935 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    I think this has been your best meal plan ever! Everything looked so good. I love the way you show people how to cook from scratch. Your channel is so much better than the Food Network.

    • @iskijay
      @iskijay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I couldn't agree more! I've watched every video. And this is my favoutite meal plan thus far. And I can see, as a viewer, that Brooke is having fun too!
      Shes so compelling to watch. Brooke is a gem 💎!! I watch Brooke over cable TV, in a heartbeat 💓 💗 her realness shows as do he extended creativity and skills. They are a joy to behold 🎉
      Sending love from Ontario 🇨🇦

    • @Moving_Forward247
      @Moving_Forward247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes seriously it’s real I feel inspired when I watch Brooke cook vs like now I need to go buy a million ingredients I don’t have

  • @ericaduensing3897
    @ericaduensing3897 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    You should absolutely include your food from your garden
    Maybe you could just check out the current price per pound of veggies currently in the store and then put price side by side in the same video so you can show the difference in cost 😊

  • @madisonarthur9550
    @madisonarthur9550 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    As a frequent user of coconut milk, I will now be looking at my local dollar tree, because wow what a deal. It normally runs about 2.75 a can. Awesome tidbit, thank you!

    • @joycef8443
      @joycef8443 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I buy it there for Indian dishes! No since spending more than I need to.

  • @kj7653
    @kj7653 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Thanks Brooke for doing the extra work of making 2 videos. Having a garden really does make a difference to your family's ability to eat healthy.

  • @deeriehs4777
    @deeriehs4777 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Oh my goodness! You had me at soup beans but then you made fried taters! And then you made fried green tomatoes!! And THEN you made cornbread!!! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better you served it with fresh sliced onions. Bestie, if you are ever in the Dallas Texas area… ❤

    • @FlintGirlVelda
      @FlintGirlVelda 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      YES! YES! YES MA'AM! GOTTA HAVE THE ONIONS!

    • @janet1744
      @janet1744 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love those menus of souther fare.

  • @TheWynch
    @TheWynch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    My son n law is Indian, he uses dark meat chicken in all of his curry dishes, boiled eggs and potatoes, never saw him use broth though. What you made looks good though. I love one pot meals, they stretch so far. I grew up in the mountains momma made one grocery store trip a year, everything else came from the garden or out in the wild. I don't know if most people could do that anymore but the food was always so good.

  • @kimlamons1518
    @kimlamons1518 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Girl, those beans, fried taters and maters and cornbread look delicious!! We were raised on food like that and chow chow & onions, yes!!!
    I love your channel!

    • @samanthadodd8112
      @samanthadodd8112 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      As soon as tomatoes come in. I get all the fresh veggies I can get and make a big plate. That 1st good red tomatoe from the garden is the best thing about summer.

  • @aimee2234
    @aimee2234 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Brooke, you amaze me! I just love you. Your attitude of kindness & love shines and you crack me up too. I do not know how you do it but you came up with food that looks divine on a tiny budget. The look on the kids faces says it all. That's a gift. Thank you for sharing and as always be blessed my Southern Squad! xoxo

  • @traceyzvirblis4909
    @traceyzvirblis4909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Hi Brooke & family ❤
    It did not even feel like an hour long video! I was invested in what you were making & only realised at the end it was over an hour…you are so entertaining sweet girl.
    I have a suggestion for a video (only an idea, no stress if you never do it 😅😘) but if you found out what “normal” products go into a food box from your local church/charity & see how many meals you could make from those items…I’d like to say, maybe only choose 4 pantry items that everyone would have as add ons (not counting salt & pepper as part of the four, as they are 💯 in every household usually) I’m sure families would be so grateful for any ideas you might come up with.
    Keep up the great work Brooke. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻😘

    • @joycef8443
      @joycef8443 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I would like to see this as well. A couple of women I know have been talking about us teaching folks how to cook, using what’s available in the “Blessings box”. It is getting harder and harder for folks out there.

  • @SandraRodriguez-xr6xg
    @SandraRodriguez-xr6xg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I love your channel not just because the food is delicious and realistic. But the way your face lights up when you've fixed something that your family loves ♥

  • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
    @Kimberley_Black_White_TV 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Brooke, not sure about your dollar tree, but at ours, one can get a 5 pack of Ramen noodles for (of course!) $1.25, making them .25 each. I remember when they were .12 each at our Kroger! 😭

    • @user-bx5vv7bn4e
      @user-bx5vv7bn4e 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Get a kick out of your comments and great ideas. My daughter and I are prepping an area in her yard for a garden for next year. It's important to have good soil. A container garden is an option for people that have a deck or balcony. Herbs and certain veggies don't take much space. You made super use of the homemade broth. Keep your ideas coming. ❤

    • @desertfamilyhomestead3127
      @desertfamilyhomestead3127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I remember getting them 10/$1 on sale when we had a budget of $100/mo for 2 adults and 1 child luckily they had that sale every month when we did our shopping.

    • @lizh1988
      @lizh1988 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I remember them way cheap too, I used to pray to find change on the sidewalk before I went to the store, always found enough, or more, than I needed.
      (When there was a sale and I was low on funds, that was very helpful).

    • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
      @Kimberley_Black_White_TV 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@lizh1988 OMG, I did the same!! Was always scanning the ground for change. It helped!

  • @hoosiergrandma37
    @hoosiergrandma37 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I am impressed by all your ingenuity in cooking common foods. Great job on $35 !

  • @Bythaway564
    @Bythaway564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You can see how good the boys eat, by the looks of their beautiful, healthy hair. Nice vegetables! I'm so jealous of those tomatoes.

  • @lottiegreen2502
    @lottiegreen2502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Brooke I just want to say you are so dope. Thank you for always sharing and actually caring about your community and others. Your videos are so inspiring and they have actually helped me stop wasting things and buying things we don’t need and getting creative with meal ideas… Thanks again

  • @theresadyer9839
    @theresadyer9839 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You can tell when Braden likes your food, his eyes light up and starts to nod his head. He is so cute when he taste tests.

  • @effielarkin3044
    @effielarkin3044 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Brooke I forgot to give you this recipe for zucchini garlic and tomatoes. It's a side dish you can serve or you will know how to put it up for the WINTER. Take a knife and make a 3 inch slit with the zucchini sitting on the table. Aim for the middle of the zucchini. Now peel a head of garlic. Lots of garlic cloves needed. Into each Zucchini
    Stuff 4 cloves of raw garlic. Do this for four zucchini and brush the zucchini with oil as well as the parchment paper. Bake zucchini for 30 minutes in a 400 degrees oven and remove. Now peel ten tomatoes and whiz them through the blender until all mixed. Boil tomatoes in pot on stove until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Get a large jar and stand the zucchini that is stuffed with garlic up in the jar. Pour in tomato sauce and seal.
    Turn upside down and cover this jar for 24 hours. You can put this up for the Winter or in the fridge and serve as a side dish. It's delicious. Years ago in Yugoslavia under Communist rule there was not a lot to eat. Zucchini
    Became a staple because there are lots of ways to cook it and when no one was looking you could grow a lot quietly. Just sharing. Hi to Dusty and fellas.

    • @lisacooper5544
      @lisacooper5544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That recipe sounds good

    • @athia37
      @athia37 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This sounds delicious ! ❤

  • @sandrasprings4174
    @sandrasprings4174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Brooke we just recently had our last child leave the nest we raised 5 children of our own and then at 50 years old we adopted 5 children that were in the system so for fifty years that’s the age of our oldest child I’ve cooked for a big family now it’s just myself and my husband ! Could you just do one video on cooking and shopping for two I’m still over buying and cooking huge meals ! I love your videos and you sharing your beautiful family you mean alot to those that watch you your amazing sending Gods blessing and love ❤️

  • @northgirlgonesouth
    @northgirlgonesouth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    You are feeding your family well. The problem with society today is that portion size is out of control. No one eats normal healthy portions anymore.

    • @nancyfarkas3592
      @nancyfarkas3592 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If people did there would be no need for diets

  • @feliciaharbach610
    @feliciaharbach610 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Brooke, so glad you demonstrated how to remove the spine from the thigh. I've been doing it for 45 years and nobody even notices it's missing from the thigh. I've made so make great meals over the years using the "oyster" and other bits and bobs that I can pick off the bones. When I debone thighs, I toss those bones in there too! Boneslesss, skinless chicken thighs made at home is a money saver for sure! Thanks for doing what you do!

  • @jessicabaldree8558
    @jessicabaldree8558 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Please show us how to make blackberry dumplings! My daddy used to make them when I was little. We poured canned sweetened condensed milk on them. He’s been gone for 10 years and no one knows how to make them.

  • @fillylisious7412
    @fillylisious7412 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I had tears when you used that awesome looking broth to boil noodles!! BTW Does Dusty have a single twin brother that is interested in moving to Wisconsin? LOL

  • @MK-xh3cs
    @MK-xh3cs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have been binge-watching your channel and I love it! I also grew up very poor with a single mom with 10 kids! Our dad passed away when we were young. She worked her fingers to the bone taking care of us. The struggles made us who we are today. Strong and independent. My grown kids grew up so food spoiled. Your recipes look delicious!

  • @katem2411
    @katem2411 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I can't eat most of the recipes you make due to weird allergies (which I find sad because they look delicious), but watching your videos always gives me a few new ideas and seeing you and your family being real and just generally caring about people and eachother always puts a smile on my face - the long video today was an extra bonus. So thank-you (and Dusty and the kids) from a friend in Canada 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇨🇦

  • @dylan1962
    @dylan1962 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Something I thought about - when you do your no garden video, you could still use your garden produce and just factor in the store price that it would be for the items you use. This way you’re using what you have, but including it in your budget so people can still follow it to a T if they don’t have access to it.

    • @teridewitt5682
      @teridewitt5682 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate all ur home cooking. I'm learning from your good meals....keep up all ur yummy meals 😀 ❤️...

  • @andrearennels3028
    @andrearennels3028 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brooke can you please add your bread and tortilla recipes to the easy to find playlist? Also the dough you used for homemade hot pockets. Basically can you make a “Brooke does dough” video for the easy to find playlist? 😊I’m not a baker and you make it look so easy. Thanks!!

  • @Howdy1957
    @Howdy1957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I think your cooking skills are superior to most people, they way you can come up with basic recipes of the top of your head and have it look good is inspirational! Good job!

  • @jimmiepatrum
    @jimmiepatrum 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I declare that this is the BEST series of meals you've made yet! Everything you made looked so, so scrumptious and I could see how hard you worked. I love how much your family appreciates what you do for them. Diane in NC

  • @s.coloradosteader8097
    @s.coloradosteader8097 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Brooke, you totally rocked this one!! Be proud girl. Your garden is producing some good looking veggies. I've told my kids it doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it's producing food. I loved how you did the prep work and came up with some great recipes. It really paid off.

  • @chasitytaylor8858
    @chasitytaylor8858 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My budget is bigger than this, but I’m so proud of myself for staying under budget this week. You and creators that share similar content really teach us how to make it work. Thanks!😃💜

  • @iskijay
    @iskijay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Watching your men enjoy your home cooking, is the best part of your channel. 🎉 it's so encouraging to see them eat your homemade tortillas and carnitas. Bc they've loved it, it's hugely motivating, for me, to actually try this.
    Also, Brooke, this is where you shine! Using all your resources ❤to make your dollar stretch and I absolutely 💯 love seeing you in your element, making something outta nothing 😂😇 I hope you do more of these challenges and videos, where you use all the resources available to you. It's so inspiring and unlike other channels. This is a good thing, you are immensely creative. And I love watching you shine ✨
    Sending love from Ontario 🇨🇦

  • @ninamarquez530
    @ninamarquez530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I've never really gotten into these budget friendly channels but I came across your channel a few days ago and I completely fell in love with your vibe thank you for putting out this great content you've given me many different recipes I'd like to try

  • @amandasnailtasticnails9657
    @amandasnailtasticnails9657 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I love that you’re doing both budgets.

  • @lynne_c
    @lynne_c 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    There's a local Mexican restaurant that makes tortillas. They serve them like rolls or biscuits with melted butter and honey. It's SO good! Now you make me want to try making them myself

  • @juliehill8292
    @juliehill8292 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I am seriously jealous over wanting that fry bread lol. You outdone yourself in this one Brooke. You made me so hungry !! I've always been intimidated to try other kinds of bread but you make it look so easy. Can't say it enough, GREAT JOB!!!!!

  • @shellyturner2766
    @shellyturner2766 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great work on this content. The curry dish may inspire me to dig out my jar of curry powder and get to work! I've been keeping a veggie scrap bag for a few years now and it really makes a difference in the broth. I cheat and make chicken broth in the instant pot. The main problem with homemade broth is that it spoils you for the store bought kind, LoL.

  • @thunt9697
    @thunt9697 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you so much for showing real items that we can afford and cook. You use what you have and don’t tell us to go buy a fortune in items we can’t afford to make good meals. I’m so grateful for you being real!!!

  • @jenniferwang3489
    @jenniferwang3489 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I was prepping chicken leg quarters the other day. It was a big job, becasue I had 2 bags. but it will be worth it! I put around 2lb of meat in each bag and added a sauce to marinate and freeze. We have bbq, herb & garlic, OG Italian dressing, and some kind of peppercorn parm sauce I got on sale (that fancy sugar free Hughes brand marked down to $1!!!). I think it's supposed to be a wing sauce, but we're working with what we have in this house, haha. I had soem different BBQ sauces so we just did a bag of each. Excited to see what you come up with for the next video! Oh, and we're doing a stock up today at Aldi becasue the kids are almost out of bread and we can't have that in this house... Babies gotta have their PB&Js.

  • @hollyroecker9019
    @hollyroecker9019 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for doing both versions of a $35 budget! It's inspiring to watch you take simple ingredients and make such a variety of delicious food. :)

  • @kricketcooper5024
    @kricketcooper5024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    In my area you can go to the office at the farmers market and buy $20 worth of tokens for $10 of food stamps to stretch your food budget. Most farmers markets are open only one or two days per week but if you’re willing to drive to different markets you can double your $10 food stamps every day. I also found when I visited my dad in the country that the individual farms who have stands on the side of the road are almost half the price for fresh fruits and vegetables than what I would pay at my local farmers markets near the city. I found this video so helpful because it really shows ways I can feed my family cheaper than I ever thought possible.

  • @lindacano437
    @lindacano437 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    love your videos and love the way you handle the haters. You sure can tell who has money and who is thrifty in the comments. ❤

  • @darrellmortensen9805
    @darrellmortensen9805 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Food is money! Yes all food is money! Your very bright about budgeting n hard working on being creative for your husband n children. Gods given you some great special skills.

  • @lindabeard488
    @lindabeard488 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You are amazing at putting recipes together for what you buy. It’s a great talent. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @tinalaws7506
    @tinalaws7506 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I absolutely love your kids' reactions! They just love everything you make. This was a great video ❤

  • @annas.r.p.5835
    @annas.r.p.5835 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have been buying in bulk lately ( especially meats) as I find that I can portion the meats in baggies like you do and then make meals based on the baggies..... For example I bought to large packages each of pork chops @ 1.29 / pound, Chicken at 99 cents a pound and some ground beef at 3.99 / pound in family packs. This will be enough meat meal to feed us for 2-3 weeks ONLY luxury is a rack of NY strip steaks that I will divide myself. ( Cost on sale was $5 pound... I remember when I use to get the rack for $3/ pound ) We no longer eat out at restaurants so we splurge on steaks for a once a week meal.

  • @PerilousRainbow
    @PerilousRainbow 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Today I got so much produce for $22 from a local stand. Like it’s enough for weeks and I’m gonna preserve some of it. I walked out of there with two bags and a box full of what I got. Local options if you can’t grow your own can still be cheap if you know where to look

  • @bettymadden3615
    @bettymadden3615 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If my husband wasn’t going to be home in a few minutes with Mexican food I would jump through the screen!!!🎉

  • @calliecjs
    @calliecjs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are an amazing young lady and your family is too! Keep being you and showing us how to stretch that dollar. 😊

  • @DaleStLouis-gz5vm
    @DaleStLouis-gz5vm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video! I love the longer video!

  • @amandasnailtasticnails9657
    @amandasnailtasticnails9657 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    One of my favorite meals growing up was chicken in rice with cream of mushroom in the Dutch oven. Most of the time the chicken would be breast this would be a treat.

  • @PeaceTrainJump
    @PeaceTrainJump 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So sweet how appreciative your boys are!

  • @sherrysawyer6819
    @sherrysawyer6819 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The pinto beans, cornbread, fried potatoes and green tomatoes dinner looked sooooo good to me! Makes me want some!

  • @jackiecota-ne8ye
    @jackiecota-ne8ye 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Girl ur amazing. With such high prices on groceries ur the best!!! I luv ur philosophy ' use what ya got'!! I subscribed to ur channel. Ur precious! ❤

  • @Amym0011
    @Amym0011 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was a truly fantastic $35 budget video. I'm impressed, and will definitely be making some of these recipes.

  • @a2clanderos
    @a2clanderos 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Recently came across your videos. I just saw this one, I'm mexican and pinto beans are a staple food for our culture. Beans are eaten in different ways with many foods. To vary your leftover pot of beans, you can also add chopped crisp bacon, and/or chopped hot dogs, + chopped onions & tomatoes (sautéed or not- optional) and finally garnish or also add to your pot some chopped cilantro. They have a great taste as well, you're taking them from bland to flavorful. Give it a try. You can also mash & refry your beans with pork chorizo and serve them with scrambled eggs, or on a tostada, burrito etc.. Thank you for your meal ideas.😊

  • @LoriPayne-vq9rq
    @LoriPayne-vq9rq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    All the men of your family are cute (and so are you) but I love your middle son’s facial expressions and reactions to your food. Love your channel!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @greyhatdone
    @greyhatdone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    you always make great videos. I was watching this one while making dinner. you know a great budget buy is a spiral ham. I'm not even a ham lover, but I buy one in November, and again in April, $1.29 a pound. they're already cooked. I discard that sweet packet glaze, I don't care for that. I cut it all up...freeze between parchment paper sheets in baggies. egg bites,wraps,sandwiches,omelets,great in beans...or like tonight, a nice little chunk beside my cabbage and squash. God bless you and your family, and to the family here ❤

  • @doreenlopez1652
    @doreenlopez1652 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes you can, I put taters and carrots in my Chicken Curry, plus green peas at times. Tastes really good!

  • @lizwertz1910
    @lizwertz1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good idea to keep veggie scraps. Another tip for even richer chicken stock is to first roast the bones/meat and veggies before boiling.

    • @DebbieandEddieBFF
      @DebbieandEddieBFF 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you do that?

    • @lizwertz1910
      @lizwertz1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@DebbieandEddieBFF oven roast 350-375 until golden and almost cooked through, and then transfer to pot of boiling water and cook until falling off bone. You’ll note the deeper roasted flavor in the broth.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I follow the old Weight Watcher rule of 1/2 banana / day. I also do that with Avocado's it really stretches the cost while still providing me with the nutrients.

  • @lisaguenther6634
    @lisaguenther6634 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Hello Brooke! Great meal plan! Love that pork shoulder carnitas! What I did with the leftover carnitas this week is when I cooked them in the crockpot I added a sliced onion. So I took the juices, shredded carnita meat and onion and added a box of chicken broth and a big can of hominy . Yum made some pozole . Added some lemon juice and season it the way you like it! Thank you for your ideas!❤

  • @kimlane7123
    @kimlane7123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Now you will have to make homemade tortillas every time. Looks delicious!

  • @KKsW842
    @KKsW842 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Loved the video Brooke🎉I grew a lot of container veggies this year..dill, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, chives, little onions, lettuce, bell peppers so if there is a will there is usually a way! If not perhaps folks have a good Amish produce stand or something similar 🌸🌸Thx again Brooke for always trying to help others.

  • @suzettefaircloth5037
    @suzettefaircloth5037 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    GIRL, You weren't playing when you made that Stroganoff recipe!!! I just made it but added sliced mushrooms and onions. This stuff tastes like it came from a bougie restaurant!! OMG this is amazing!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @yomomma8237
    @yomomma8237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m a single person. No kids. My parents had no money problems when I was growing up ( unlike I do now as an adult). So I didn’t see ways of saving and such when it came to food. Ur channel is so nice. ( I love ur family when they make a cameo lol) and ur really teaching me how to be more intentional , more creative and how to save in the kitchen! Ur meal ideas are chefs kiss! Thank u for all that you do! Eating cheap doesn’t mean u can’t eat greatttt!

  • @tenthousanddaysofgratitude
    @tenthousanddaysofgratitude 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have a community garden and it makes a huge difference to my grocery budget! Your meals look great. I’m eating a lot more beans because of you and your yummy options for meals. Oh! Your cheap beef and broccoli is now on my regular meal plan. 💖

  • @craftingwithapurpose6479
    @craftingwithapurpose6479 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Loved the long video! Great info. Your boys are precious.

  • @lucindasutt7365
    @lucindasutt7365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello. Could not pass up a $35. Challenge and my 1st time joining you.🎉I have to say, I have been watching Budget Weekly Meals from East to West, for some years now. Never has anyone else ever baked Fresh Bread at all, let alone baked Fresh Bread 4 different ways in one week, and you were feeding 5:people to. It was so unexpected and yummy looking. Yes to subscribing and I plan to go back and watch your other videos as my time allows. I want to thank you for entertaining me today, so unexpectedly.😊 Have a blessed week.

  • @budgetwithmimi1812
    @budgetwithmimi1812 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Indian fried bread with beans and taco toppings is the only way ive ate that kind of bread i will have to try it your way😊

  • @tpk1412
    @tpk1412 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im so glad you decided to do both versions of the video (with and without garden supplements). ive been estranged from my family since i was a teenager, then in a youth shelter for a few years which meant i didnt really learn to cook, and now i live in the kind of area where my apartment manager wouldnt want the hassle of dealing with my request for a garden, my neighbors wouldnt care to keep their dogs out of it, and the stray cats/dogs would destroy it anyway. all my nearby friends are all either in similar apartments or in shelters trying to get jobs/diplomas/GEDs so we cant really do much about it together either. thank you for real, i can tell this is going to be so helpful and im gonna watch your other videos after too. thank you again so much !

  • @gloriapeel6887
    @gloriapeel6887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Awesome meals! Everyone looked happy with their meals! Thanks for sharing! Love all of you!

  • @marketavymazalova4341
    @marketavymazalova4341 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love these long budget videos. I watch them with my coffee when my baby sleeps. Also looking forward to start a garden next year for the first time in my life because we are buying our first house/cabin. Thank you, Brooke for all the tips.

  • @rickharks4515
    @rickharks4515 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Brooke this is Sue, when making Navaho bread aka fried bread, make a hole in the middle, cooks more evenly.

  • @GwenDeeful
    @GwenDeeful 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As long as it tastes good it is authentic. Love the tortilla recipe and the green tomatoes. Thank you for reminding people to plant a garden. Even a small garden in pots saves you lots of money and gives you fresh vegetables or fruit.

  • @janieloyd7795
    @janieloyd7795 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're such an awesome mom!.... Love all you do!😊

  • @jross478229
    @jross478229 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    These meals looked so amazing! 🤤

  • @heathertackett7956
    @heathertackett7956 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovin the squash stir-fry. Our garden is feeding us the same produce. I just add some sliced mushrooms and garden chives on top. My family would happily eat everything you made!

  • @TennesseeTea
    @TennesseeTea 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Brooke,
    just wanted to say that Ive spent most of my weekend watching your channel lol
    I just love y'all.. You're so creative, n it's actually helping me with my food anxiety.. Seeing your babies eat n enjoy what you fix is the greatest accomplishment a mom can ask for! I have 2 teenagers who wld eat the legs out from underneath my table! 😂
    This give me hope that I can make my meals stretch!
    Such a blessing to find you, sweet lady! 😊❤
    PS, if you get a chance, please lmk what name n model your air fryer is?
    Please n thank you! 😊

  • @jacki6301
    @jacki6301 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Chicken curry is a staple in our house. I always use potatoes. Carrots are not my husband's favorite so I use green beans.

  • @lindaf4803
    @lindaf4803 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is my favorite budget cooking video! Thanks for all of your hard work and sharing this with us. Take care.

  • @jenniferf3704
    @jenniferf3704 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hiya, my beautiful friend. I just love it when you come in and stay for an hour.!!! I love your longer videos, cause I just love y'all so much.! ALL of that looks delicious. Will be making the tortillas for sure. Much love to you and your amazing family!!!

  • @carolsouthern3617
    @carolsouthern3617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re killing me Smalls!!
    Fried green tomatoes! Fried potatoes! Beans! Cornbread!😍

  • @auntrowdy7392
    @auntrowdy7392 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Those carnitas looked amazing!!! 🤤 I’ve got a pork butt of some type in my freezer, so I will be pulling it out to make some soon! Thanks for the inspo my friend! ❤

  • @KarenBowers4
    @KarenBowers4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even if they can't grow a garden they should be able to stock a pantry. Stocking a pantry when times are better, buying extras when things are on sale really help when you have a short week. Loved this week didn't feel like a budget week at all. Even with the garden adds I bet this would be close to a 50ish budget which is amazing in this economy.

  • @wandaknighten3518
    @wandaknighten3518 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hi Brooke , Dusty , and boys
    I am excited to see you got a new video on a budget of 35.00 dollars . Thank you for sharing this with us and all your hard work putting this videos together for us. Sending lots and love of hugs , love , blessings and countless prayers 🙏❤️

  • @tinajernigan1728
    @tinajernigan1728 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your video was better than I expected. I love how you used your garden veggies and berries. That inspired me to want to grow a garden. And, you made healthy meals for cheap! I love it! Thank you!

  • @rhondamorrill2429
    @rhondamorrill2429 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everything looked fantastic! Being married for over 30 yrs, dinner ideas can be tough to decide each day. So, THANK YOU for always providing inspiration. 😊

  • @courtneyrtr
    @courtneyrtr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love this! You rocked this budget Brooke 🎉

  • @leannethompson9693
    @leannethompson9693 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great ideas!
    Thank you for all you do for us. You are a good mom, and your babies seem to be healthy, well fed, safe, and respectful.
    Please ignore the negativity. ❤️

  • @justcallmesuzzie
    @justcallmesuzzie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You do an incredible job with your family. Some of the recipes you come up with is amazing! I am going to try that tortilla recipe for sure. I make all my own bread and tortillas and yours looked amazing!

  • @donnamedley4712
    @donnamedley4712 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We've been enjoying taters from the garden too. They are so good!! Love fried green tomatoes, too! Day 3 is a good old country meal. All favorite foods!! Your tortillas look delicious! Your enchiladas look really good. Love beans n rice!! You did great this week! 👍❤

  • @tinashort9098
    @tinashort9098 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just cannot believe that people would actually be so stinking rude as to say something about what kind of cheese you use!!! Lord a mercy!!!! On a different note, those Mexican things you made looked fantastical!!!! I’ve never seen anybody make the dough for them homemade!!!! What a great video and a what a nice way to end such a hot busy day!! Relaxing in front of the air conditioning and watching sweet Brooke❤❤❤❤

  • @user-oc3dd8ch7v
    @user-oc3dd8ch7v 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My grandma who was a wonderful cook and Happy to share her recipes would take squash and zucchini and sliced it thin but not super thin then fry it in a skillet with olive oil and onions once tender add diced tomatoes canned or fresh then add shredded cheese at the end when you are ready to serve. Kids loved it actually the whole family loves it and you can substitute Rotel if you like a little spice and as always season while cooking with just salt and pepper

  • @jjpetunia3981
    @jjpetunia3981 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the idea of doing two versions of the video! It’ll be so interesting to compare the two. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into these videos.