I got really lucky. My job gave us a $25 gift certificate to a local grocery chain. They had their Thanksgiving Day sale and if you bought a ham, you got a turkey (up to 18 pounds) for free. So, of course, that’s what I used it for. I ended up getting an 8 pound ham which I canned into 10 beautiful pints of ham chunks last night. And bonus, an 18 pound turkey which is going into the roaster to can as you previously showed us. I’ll be interested to see how many pints I get. I’m cooking for basically one and I’m working thanksgiving so this should put a lot of protein on the pantry shelf for food security. Total out of pocket cost for 26 pounds of protein? $7. That’s a win thanks to my employer. I’ll take the win. 😉
"A man who finds himself a wife, finds him something good" ....your husband has sure found him something good because baby you know how to survive on a badge to feed your family, you are such a beautiful blessing to your family ❤️💪🏾
I'm a domestic violence survivor and I am in need domestic violence shelter I'm trying to learn how to feed a lot of people for very cheap I'm glad I found your channel thank you
I’m so grateful I happened across your channel! I’ve recently became disabled and can’t work so we are a family of 5 (almost same age as your tribe, except my oldest is a girl!) living off of my husbands $37,000 p/yr salary as a cop. We’ve been drowning under the cost of food. So seeing ways I can make a doable budget stretch is a huge stress reliever!! Thank you for everything you do to show us poor folk how to do it!!
I hope that Brooks channel and other online sources help you all with your food budget. That is terrible that an officer of the law makes so little money.
My husband was a retired LEO, I know that Powell Ohio is desperate for officers if you would consider relocating, they pay decent for transfers also, Thank you for supporting your hubby
@HollyBailey sending prayers wrapped in love your way🙏💕. I understand, we are a family of 3 living off my income of $963. a month.. My God, keep your husband safe as he tries to keep our community safe🙏
My only suggestion would be to save those potato peels and bake them in the oven with the ham and cake. Toss them in a bit of oil and sprinkle with garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. They're like chips, but have all the fiber from the skin.
It makes me so sad that people need videos like this because of the insane inflation but also SO thankful that there are people like you to show us how to do more with less. You're the best, and I hope you and the family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤
@jessmunguia5283 inflation, corporate greed, a combo of both... bottom line is people are suffering while the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It really sucks. :/
@daisyxfaith when inflation was 9% in 2021, high prices were absolutely caused by inflation, although that happened all over the world bc of the pandemic. It wasn't as bad as the whole decade where inflation was between 12% and 19% in the 80s, but for the younger generations (myslef included), 9% was a lot! The problem is, when inflation started to cool, companies kept raising prices. Only a handful of companies own all the food in this country. Some are making 700% profit!! It's ridiculous. Now that inflation is at target, no one should be inflating prices. Prices will never go down in a healthy economy. That's deflation, which is just as bad as high inflation, but they should have stabilized earlier this year. It would be nice if the government would control price gouging, but now that won't happen for at least another 4 yrs... but yes, you are absolutely right. Food is too expensive! Imagine what will happen when the people who come here seasonally to pick our produce are deported and kept from work visas. All i gotta say is save your pennies now. The odds are we will need it very soon. It is refreshing to see how much you can get with so little with some creativity! I have seen ppl complaining about the "quality" of the food she makes, it's ridiculous, it's good and healthy food but makes a good point. Everyone should be able to get fresh ingredients! Imo frozen/canned is better as I always waste money on produce that goes bad before we can eat it, or i freeze it anyway, but we all deserve to be able to afford the fresh stuff if we'd like. Prices for produce, even frozen/canned, are gonna go a lot higher. I definitely recommend stocking your deep freeze before January. I am not being political here, just telling what I learned in economics. Anyway, this is a great content creater, she's really amazing!! Does great things with the minimum, my mom would love this channel.
People need videos like this mainly because the majority don't know how to cook anymore plus it teaches folks how to shop wisely inflation or not. A large population of young folks have been raised on fast food. My auntie always said "You babies could have never survived the depression."
Love you and your channel! My husband had a massive “widow maker” heart attack and had to retire very early. A few years ago I became very sick with undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis. So the two of us are always learning new ways to live as well as possible and help others too. And I love your attitude and making things pretty!
Brooke, I liked this video! I was reading some nasty comments or opinionated comments….my parents always taught me that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all. My family doesn’t care for turkey so this video is right up my alley! We aren’t stuffing eaters either! So thanks for this video!
I don’t eat turkey either! We prefer ham. I do like my dressing. But it is different than most people’s. I cook like Brooke. I don’t measure a lot and add stuff till it tastes good. lol!
The internet made people forget that if they said these things to someone's face, they'd get punched. I am sure most of the nastier comments are probably entitled children. Or Karen's, or their entitled children 😂
I think you did amazing for $20. No turkey, no problem. It's about making the most of the options available and celebrating the time with those you love.
You can also throw the "butt" tip of that ham into those green beans for extra seasoning! I've been boiling my eggs in my potatoes when making potato salad for years--such a time saver! Love your chanel!
Looks great! Each Walmart is different with different items along with different prices. I have a little hint for your cake, if you'll heat the frosting/icing in the microwave at 30 second intervals, it is so easy to basically pour over a bundt cake. I adore your enthusiasm! Great job!
I couldn't believe you put back the turkey for the small chunk of ham! The amount of food it adds is for sure worth the extra $1 and no one's going to judge a $20 challenge by being over by a dollar or two.
You are absolutely right, but some people only have the $20 to spend and don't have the extra dollar or two. It's an unfortunate reality of the times. I think it was interesting that she chose to go with the ham and show the trade-off's that you have the consider. Do you get more items and pay a "worse" cost for the ham or do you get the better deal of the turkey but have to leave other things out of your meal. espeically when shopping for a meal like "Thanksgiving".
Putting the turkey back was mmmm not the call. It would have fed people for a week. It also feels like Thanksgiving. I do believe if you’d done turkey, which you could have made real gravy with and mash and maybe stuffing and real green beans with maybe a can of cranberry sauce would have felt like Thanksgiving and provided a lot more food. Who cares about a cake. If they’re on a $20 budget they need the extra food
I live in Ireland, we don't celebrate thanksgiving, but if we did, the dinners you make are beautiful,and on a budget , your very good at cooking, i just found your channel, keep up the good work,thank you ❤🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇺🇲🇺🇸
Sitting here watching every step with full attention. Then you said, “My ancestors are telling me to add more honey, so I’m doing it” I nearly fell out my chair. 😂🤣😂🤣 Had to wind it back cause I missed most of the tater salad making, 🤣😂🤣😂 Just love you, girl! ❤️
I try to keep 8 oz cans of generic soda on hand. You can add that to a cake mix when you don’t have eggs or oil and it makes the cake or cupcakes soooo moist! I learned this trick in weight watchers years ago using diet soda. So many different variations!!
@@jonnacheri just the cake mix and 8 oz of soda. We make these up and put everything in a disposable pan with candles and frosting in our local “community pantry” for those who may be in need for a bday cake. It’s so easy
I just heard you say: “heck fire” as u made the potatoe salad. Those words PROVE that you are indeed a real country gal ( I haven’t heard that expression in a very long time). Barbara
Thank you for mentioning that about the seasonings….people don’t understand that you truly CAN over season things as well. Not everything needs ten thousand different seasonings in it, you’re absolutely right!
My go to seasonings are of course salt and pepper, onion and garlic powder, (not on everything of course), paprika, and some seasoning salt. I don’t use much else. I do use dill in potato salad and a couple of things. But I’m country and not fancy.
Thank you for adding a dessert into the dinner on a budget. Too often, people who are poor (often those on food stamps who might have kids, be elderly, or be disabled) are made to feel bad for buying things such as box cakes and candy because they aren't healthy. We should never judge a person by what it looks like they are buying, if we are not in their situation.
lol! My sister used to (not sure if she still does and we are in our 60s) put her eggs in with the potatoes. It always grossed me out. She said “I washed them first!” I just sent her this video. I told her you did too. Oh! And this comment is supposed to be humorous, not mean or critical. It was a funny memory for my sister and me. I loved it and your family seems so precious!
You can also sprinkle your cake pan with cocoa so there won't be any white flour on your cake. Just a tip for next time. Everything looks wonderful. Great job on your budget.
With our cans I will drop the lid inside the can and then smash the can to where it is sort of closed if that makes sense. The reason I squeeze or smash the can is to prevent stray animals from sticking their heads into the can and getting stuck. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy watching them. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏 ❤🙏
This is basically what i cook for christmas - ham, green beans, mashed pototoes, mac and cheese, and brown and serve rolls. I have my family bring desserts and appetizers. It is so easy on me.
Thank you SO much for these videos. I've been having to go to the food pantry for a while now. I'm so grateful for what they give me. It's honestly similar to the foods you get within a 20 dollar budget but I'm always wondering HOW I can make these into a meal. I love that you not only show the shopping process but the cooking process as well. I'm no chef and truly appreciate all the help I can get. It's so hard out here lately. Food is SO expensive but you're showing everyone that IT IS possible to feed a family within such a small budget. BLESS YOUR HEART and your beautiful family. From my family to yours, WE LOVE YOU. Happy holidays ❤❤ P.s I LOVE your energy. It's so wholesome. I lost my mother some time ago and even if I didn't need your advice and great content, I'd still watch you just for the comfort of it. 🥹❤
Hello Miss Brooke. You are a inspiration for a lot of people. I'm one of them ( You not only inspire to be more frugal, but to start my own little corner here on TH-cam - it is still work in progress). Thank you for your channel and your videos. Blessing to you and to your family. :)
I just wanted to stop by and say you are delightful to watch and what you do to help people who need options and ideas is truly good. Thanks for creating such positive content
I think I would have gotten the turkey instead of the ham. I would have put back the pre-made icing mix and made a vanilla glaze for the cake, or maybe just gotten a brownie mix instead. Actually, I think I remember a recipe where you could take a regular chocolate cake mix and change what you add to it and turn it into a brownie mix. However, you did a great job.
This is the first video of yours that I have watched, but I admire your intelligence and thriftiness. You and your husband have a lovely rapport, and your children are so well mannered and polite.
Thanks Brooke for your positivity and for reminding us that the holidays should be about being with our loved ones first and foremost. The meal you prepared looks great! HAPPY THANKSGIVING.😊😊
I love the Walmart cheap turkeys! I have bought 5 to put in my freezer for later! It's crazy we can get a turkey (almost a weeks worth of meals) for less than a steak costs! Crazy!
This video has me in tears remembering my childhood growing up in Appalachia NC. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but they did the best with what they had and that was always enough. The way you ask your boys about the food while they are eating reminds me of my mom, and their responses prove that it don’t matter what you’re cooking with, love will make it taste better no matter what.
This looks great. I want to tell you my best tip for chocolate cake add instead of water a cup of coffee, cold or a cup of Coke and then add four eggs instead of three. I know you usually have eggs so that’s not a problem for you you have the best cake you ever tasted, when you can afford to add melted butter instead of oil, it makes the best cake ever
When I make green beans and potatoes I use half of smoked sasuage and I use a pouch of onion soup mix. Seasoned and onion pieces. Really yummy and it's a meal and do so muffins or biscuits
Great dinner Brooke-you’ve help hundreds and hundreds of people by showing them how to stretch their food budget. Best wishes and happy thanksgiving. 😁❤️
I'm truly blessed to have come across your channel I'm in California and I was taught by my Mom to stretch every dollar to its max use for caring for the family, i will use many of the tips you provided thank you and God bless you and your wonderful family
Everything looks great. The only thing I would change is the ham for the turkey. You only saved $1.71 and the turkey will serve another meal with the leftovers. I would then change the frosting for the cake and make a homemade glaze and still be on budget. I love everything you make. Have a great Thanksgiving. Blessings
That looks delish, and you'd never know it's a $20 meal. Thanks for sharing. Here's a way I make Thanksgiving carrots, in case you want to give it a go. I pare and slice carrots into coins (I don't like baby carrots, just a personal preference) and I then simmer them in orange juice while the liquid almost evaporates and until they're fork tender but not mushy. I then pop in some butter (maybe 2 tablespoons) and some salt and pepper, I then let that kind of glaze the carrots. When it's done, I add fresh, torn basil and some orange zest. It sounds odd but it's so good!
That is a great meal for $20! Always boggles my mind when people say they can't make a holiday meal on a budget. You showed it can be done, not only once but twice. Great job 👏
I consider myself a very good shopper when it comes to getting stuff on sale or deals, but every time I see your videos like this, I am still amazed when you do the pan over view to show EVERY thing you got for the $20... it just makes me think of the people who say, "food is so expensive. Its cheaper just to grab fast food". All that would have probably cost your family of 5 people over $100. Last time I looked at a fast food advertisement, it was about $15/person... and absolutely NO nutritional value at all. I love how you called Dusty "Boo Boo", and he just smiled and said I love you. I love all your videos and I hope they reach as many people as they can to teach them all the little tidbits of wealth you share. Have a blessed day! Later Taters!! 😂
Looks good! Thanks for the ideas 😊 The flour in the bundt pan works well to help the stick, but for chocolate cakes, cocoa powder works just as well and won't leave any white dust on the top of the cake or loaf - not a huge issue when you're icing the cake, but good to remember for if you're making something where the top will be more visible.
Hello, I have to say that this is my 2nd time watching you. The first was the dollar tree one😊❤❤❤. You did your thing. I love German chocolate cake as well😊. I would have cut a little of that ham and cooked it with green beans to give it a smokey flavor. Also if you add a little butter in the jiffy batter, it will give it a sweeter cake like taste. I only say this because you are of the few who try some of the suggestions of your viewers. I love your accent (taters)🤭 keep up the good work. I love your sweet family as well❤. You have a new subscriber 😊
You can cook canned green beans down and put no salt in them. Just add water in the beginning and them cook them until the water is almost gone. My mama taught me how to do this. They end up tasting like a pot of beans you’ve had on the stove all day and the salt in the canned beans settles with them. I’m from Bristol TN. I can tell by your accent you aren’t far away ❤
I think your Walmart $20 challenge is better than some I have seen for the same amount at Dollar Tree. They will get small cans of turkey with not much turkey in it and make a turkey casserole or something but there is just a lot of bread in the dishes and little else. Yours have vegetables and meat which is far better for you. Also you don't have to stick with traditional meat. Get a roteserie chicken if that is cheap and have it with vegetables and baked potatoes......It's all about spending time with family and friends and enjoying a meal together and not about having a 'traditional meal' with a turkey.
Once again, you nailed it! Great job!! I can only imagine how many people you’ve truly helped since you started your channel! You’re a blessing to so many! ❤
Yummmo a feast !!! I don't like turkey , I don't like pumpkin pie either , so your meal would make my taste buds happy . I like everything you served !!! Another great video !
Brroke, you are amazing! So talented at rubbing two nickels together and making a dollar. You are changing lives, bestie and I love you tons. Thank you and be blessed always, my Southerland Squad! xoxo
My Husband and I are so happy to have found your channel and all your fabulous low budget meals and snacks. I am surely taking notes on every video. You are a true inspiration and a delight to watch. God bless you and your family. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas 😊
These video come from this Ladies heart. Showing those who dont have much to be creative. I am from parents who worked from rags to riches. Not everyone gets to riches. I think this channel and thread is inspiring and this lady is great for posting thoughful and looking so yummy meals
Mama, you can always make sweet potato pie! It tastes so much better than pumpkin. Brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice do the trick. Good job on dinner!
I worked with a man once that was pushing down his trash in his trash can and sliced his hand open on an opened can lid. Since then, I always put the lid down in the can and push something like paper towels down in the can, then I put the can in a grocer bag and tie it up to go in the trash. I always remember that man.
For you baking pans, have you tried “pan goop”? Equal parts flour, oil and soft shortening whipped together. Smear it on any pan with a pastry brush. Never any sticking especially with a Bundt pan
You're so cute! You just shared my "secret ingredient" for chicken salad, tuna salad, potato salad, etc...Ranch Dressing. I always get lotsa compliments ❤
Just a tiny little hint that I learned in home economics class. When you’re making a cake and you’re going to have to flour the pan, save back a few tablespoons of the dry cake mix! Some people aren’t bakers and they don’t have flour up in the cupboard. But you can set back a few tablespoon of cake mix!
Brooke, Squeeze your cans shut to keep from critters getting their heads stuck in a can. My grandma saw a cat with a can stuck on it's head and now I always remember that.
Heads up Amazon is selling Butterball turkey for 49cents a lb. I just bought 2! Frozen vegetables 12oz bags starting at 79cents a bag. Great prices if Amazon delivers in your area.
To get in and out of Walmart and only spend $20 on such a great looking holiday meal, you did GREAT! All that food looks so GOOD! Thanks so much for sharing.
I’ve learned over the years that it’s more about the gathering and spending time with family and friends than the food. I quit cooking all day years ago to be able to be with my kids and relax. Back when I cooked everything I was too tired to eat or not in the mood to gather. Now I make a meal bigger than the average meal but I don’t go all out.
I decided to not cook this year and get so tired like you mentioned. I will cook for my husband and me and the two kids that still live at home. One of my adult grandsons and his girlfriend looked relieved when they found out I wasn’t cooking. They already had a few places to go. I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to come here. I’m mature enough to realize that once kids are grown, they can get spread too thin and I don’t want to be anyone’s stress. I can cook for them some other time. I’m thankful for the ones who love me enough to call and visit when it isn’t holiday related. That means more to me. My oldest adult son said he just wants me to cook him breakfast on one of his days off work. He’s a truck driver. One of our adult sons (we have 6 kids between us. Not counting all the grandchildren and great grandkids which are mostly still babies. I had two. Hubby had two and we adopted two) lives about two to three hours from us so we don’t get to see him often because he’s busy with work and I think still taking college classes. So I understand people are busy. We see him when we can. He knows we love him. Lol! I think I’m going to make something like this for us. I saw someone make some stuffing balls instead of separate meat and dressing. I’m going to try that and then some sides.
First of all, I could listen to you talk all day! Always wanted a southern accent 😩 All my family from flatwoods tucky but not me. I love your channel so much ❤️ You’re one of my favorites. I love your meals on a budget. You blow my mind how you actually make it work and look so delicious 😋 I love your relationship with your boys and hubby and how you include them in your videos. You can tell they love you very much and appreciate the meals you make for them. Hugs 🤗🥰
Im from uk, we use chicken instead of turkey. Cheaper and it’s what we like. I would swap the muffins for stuffing and have roast potatoes and mash. Probably maple carrots and parsnips. Peas Mini Yorkshire and puddings gravy. Desert maybe trifle or vanilla icecream. All depends on the budget and what’s available. You did a great job with the budget ! Full tummies are the goal 👏
I got really lucky. My job gave us a $25 gift certificate to a local grocery chain. They had their Thanksgiving Day sale and if you bought a ham, you got a turkey (up to 18 pounds) for free. So, of course, that’s what I used it for. I ended up getting an 8 pound ham which I canned into 10 beautiful pints of ham chunks last night. And bonus, an 18 pound turkey which is going into the roaster to can as you previously showed us. I’ll be interested to see how many pints I get. I’m cooking for basically one and I’m working thanksgiving so this should put a lot of protein on the pantry shelf for food security. Total out of pocket cost for 26 pounds of protein? $7. That’s a win thanks to my employer. I’ll take the win. 😉
Hey that’s awesome!
Yes it is!!!
Awesome sauce. My employer gave us a free turkey coupon too.didnt matter how many pounds. I paid. 0.00. we are blessed
That's amazing! Good for you! I miss working in food service.. they would always give the option of a free turkey or ham during the holidays!
That is great.
"A man who finds himself a wife, finds him something good" ....your husband has sure found him something good because baby you know how to survive on a badge to feed your family, you are such a beautiful blessing to your family ❤️💪🏾
That's a great Proverb.
Proverbs 18:22
"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord."
Yep a prudent wife is a good wife.
did she get a turkey or have a coupon for it
I'm a domestic violence survivor and I am in need domestic violence shelter I'm trying to learn how to feed a lot of people for very cheap I'm glad I found your channel thank you
I'm a survivor too and bless you! Myself and my two boys survived on very little and so can you and yous! Have a happy and safe holiday. ❤
I'm a survivor! Lived in a dv shelter too! I now have my own apartment in a different city
God bless you ❤
God bless you
You found the right channel!! Just know, I'm praying for you and you are worth so much more than being a victim! 🫶🏼🤍
Side note: Your natural hair is so gorgeous.
I love it too!
I came to say the same thing!
Is it?
Came here to comment the same thing.
it reminds me of my moms hair her hair was grey just like her hair i miss my mom she passed away a year ago!!
I’m so grateful I happened across your channel! I’ve recently became disabled and can’t work so we are a family of 5 (almost same age as your tribe, except my oldest is a girl!) living off of my husbands $37,000 p/yr salary as a cop. We’ve been drowning under the cost of food. So seeing ways I can make a doable budget stretch is a huge stress reliever!!
Thank you for everything you do to show us poor folk how to do it!!
I hope that Brooks channel and other online sources help you all with your food budget. That is terrible that an officer of the law makes so little money.
Food pantry. Also get on a list for assistance with coats, backpack program at school if there is one, etc.
Couponing really helps to
My husband was a retired LEO, I know that Powell Ohio is desperate for officers if you would consider relocating, they pay decent for transfers also, Thank you for supporting your hubby
@HollyBailey sending prayers wrapped in love your way🙏💕. I understand, we are a family of 3 living off my income of $963. a month.. My God, keep your husband safe as he tries to keep our community safe🙏
Who says you can't have a good meal for a family with $20 that was a nice spread on a budget. Nice ideas. :)
💯!!!
My only suggestion would be to save those potato peels and bake them in the oven with the ham and cake. Toss them in a bit of oil and sprinkle with garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. They're like chips, but have all the fiber from the skin.
It makes me so sad that people need videos like this because of the insane inflation but also SO thankful that there are people like you to show us how to do more with less. You're the best, and I hope you and the family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤
It isn't inflation. Inflation is on target rn. Its just corporate greed.
But yes, I agree with you, food is expensive.
@jessmunguia5283 inflation, corporate greed, a combo of both... bottom line is people are suffering while the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It really sucks. :/
@daisyxfaith when inflation was 9% in 2021, high prices were absolutely caused by inflation, although that happened all over the world bc of the pandemic. It wasn't as bad as the whole decade where inflation was between 12% and 19% in the 80s, but for the younger generations (myslef included), 9% was a lot! The problem is, when inflation started to cool, companies kept raising prices. Only a handful of companies own all the food in this country. Some are making 700% profit!! It's ridiculous. Now that inflation is at target, no one should be inflating prices. Prices will never go down in a healthy economy. That's deflation, which is just as bad as high inflation, but they should have stabilized earlier this year. It would be nice if the government would control price gouging, but now that won't happen for at least another 4 yrs...
but yes, you are absolutely right. Food is too expensive! Imagine what will happen when the people who come here seasonally to pick our produce are deported and kept from work visas. All i gotta say is save your pennies now. The odds are we will need it very soon.
It is refreshing to see how much you can get with so little with some creativity! I have seen ppl complaining about the "quality" of the food she makes, it's ridiculous, it's good and healthy food but makes a good point. Everyone should be able to get fresh ingredients! Imo frozen/canned is better as I always waste money on produce that goes bad before we can eat it, or i freeze it anyway, but we all deserve to be able to afford the fresh stuff if we'd like. Prices for produce, even frozen/canned, are gonna go a lot higher. I definitely recommend stocking your deep freeze before January.
I am not being political here, just telling what I learned in economics.
Anyway, this is a great content creater, she's really amazing!! Does great things with the minimum, my mom would love this channel.
Had to buy eggs today. 60 was what Brooke spent on the entire dinner.
People need videos like this mainly because the majority don't know how to cook anymore plus it teaches folks how to shop wisely inflation or not. A large population of young folks have been raised on fast food. My auntie always said "You babies could have never survived the depression."
That would also be a great meal to keep in mind for Easter
That's exactly what I thought too!
@@saries54 YES! The dinner was wonderful but not a Thanksgiving vibe. PERFECT for Easter though!
With a chocolate cake, you can use coco powder instead of flour to dust your cake pan. It helps not to see white powder after baking😊
I like that idea. I’ve used a little of the cake mix too.
Also if you put the can of frosting in the microwave for 5-10 seconds, you can pour it over a Bundt cake so it looks super pretty
Yes, good idea. That also helps counteract the normally "too sweet" store-bought cake and frosting, and add rich chocolate-notes.
great job
Love you and your channel! My husband had a massive “widow maker” heart attack and had to retire very early. A few years ago I became very sick with undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis. So the two of us are always learning new ways to live as well as possible and help others too. And I love your attitude and making things pretty!
Brooke, I liked this video! I was reading some nasty comments or opinionated comments….my parents always taught me that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all. My family doesn’t care for turkey so this video is right up my alley! We aren’t stuffing eaters either! So thanks for this video!
I’m not a big turkey person either. But ham…I’ll eat the whole thing!
I'll eat either one😊
I don’t eat turkey either! We prefer ham. I do like my dressing. But it is different than most people’s. I cook like Brooke. I don’t measure a lot and add stuff till it tastes good. lol!
The internet made people forget that if they said these things to someone's face, they'd get punched. I am sure most of the nastier comments are probably entitled children. Or Karen's, or their entitled children 😂
Personally, I've been called a turkey!
Only the most talented can pass out and give a thumbs up at the same time.
😂
I think you did amazing for $20. No turkey, no problem. It's about making the most of the options available and celebrating the time with those you love.
No turkey is fine with me. My family likes ham better. We don’t eat too much turkey. I don’t eat it at all.
I end up throwing most of a turkey out but every ounce of a Ham gets eaten 😊
@@debgordon6542freeze it, give it to a food pantry
I think 3 or 4 pounds of chicken thighs would be a better choice than 1.6 pounds of ham.
Love a woman who listen to her ancestors 💜✌️. Thank you Brooke
You can also throw the "butt" tip of that ham into those green beans for extra seasoning!
I've been boiling my eggs in my potatoes when making potato salad for years--such a time saver!
Love your chanel!
Looks great! Each Walmart is different with different items along with different prices. I have a little hint for your cake, if you'll heat the frosting/icing in the microwave at 30 second intervals, it is so easy to basically pour over a bundt cake. I adore your enthusiasm! Great job!
Thanks for the hint!
Thanks!!
I couldn't believe you put back the turkey for the small chunk of ham! The amount of food it adds is for sure worth the extra $1 and no one's going to judge a $20 challenge by being over by a dollar or two.
You are absolutely right, but some people only have the $20 to spend and don't have the extra dollar or two. It's an unfortunate reality of the times. I think it was interesting that she chose to go with the ham and show the trade-off's that you have the consider. Do you get more items and pay a "worse" cost for the ham or do you get the better deal of the turkey but have to leave other things out of your meal. espeically when shopping for a meal like "Thanksgiving".
Putting the turkey back was mmmm not the call. It would have fed people for a week. It also feels like Thanksgiving. I do believe if you’d done turkey, which you could have made real gravy with and mash and maybe stuffing and real green beans with maybe a can of cranberry sauce would have felt like Thanksgiving and provided a lot more food. Who cares about a cake. If they’re on a $20 budget they need the extra food
Oh and I’d lose the Kraft Mac and cheese and the corn biscuits.
She's trying to work the $20 and she explained why she did it
She stuck with her $20.00 budget, and prepared a pretty impressive dinner. Good for her and good for us.
of all the "budget" holiday dinners, yours is by far the best looking!
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I live in Ireland, we don't celebrate thanksgiving, but if we did, the dinners you make are beautiful,and on a budget , your very good at cooking, i just found your channel, keep up the good work,thank you ❤🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇺🇲🇺🇸
Sitting here watching every step with full attention. Then you said, “My ancestors are telling me to add more honey, so I’m doing it” I nearly fell out my chair. 😂🤣😂🤣 Had to wind it back cause I missed most of the tater salad making, 🤣😂🤣😂 Just love you, girl! ❤️
Brooke is Amazing🎉
I try to keep 8 oz cans of generic soda on hand. You can add that to a cake mix when you don’t have eggs or oil and it makes the cake or cupcakes soooo moist! I learned this trick in weight watchers years ago using diet soda. So many different variations!!
Do you mix one 8oz can to box mix, and that's all? I use 1 can pumpkin no eggs. Great idea!
I have heard of the sprite cake. Also using coke or dr pepper as a ham glaze
The aspartame in diet soda will kill you.
@@jonnacheri just the cake mix and 8 oz of soda. We make these up and put everything in a disposable pan with candles and frosting in our local “community pantry” for those who may be in need for a bday cake. It’s so easy
@RandomlyObsessed2024 Thank you for sharing! I appreciate it :)
Loves the manners of your boys. They eat everything well and don't complain about the veggies. You both raised them right.
So cute of your husband telling you he loves you! 😊. Dinner looked delicious. Good job on a 20 dollar budget!!
I just heard you say: “heck fire” as u made the potatoe salad. Those words PROVE that you are indeed a real country gal ( I haven’t heard that expression in a very long time). Barbara
Thank you for mentioning that about the seasonings….people don’t understand that you truly CAN over season things as well. Not everything needs ten thousand different seasonings in it, you’re absolutely right!
My go to seasonings are of course salt and pepper, onion and garlic powder, (not on everything of course), paprika, and some seasoning salt. I don’t use much else. I do use dill in potato salad and a couple of things. But I’m country and not fancy.
Salt and pepper are my favourite seasonings. ❤
Thank you for adding a dessert into the dinner on a budget. Too often, people who are poor (often those on food stamps who might have kids, be elderly, or be disabled) are made to feel bad for buying things such as box cakes and candy because they aren't healthy. We should never judge a person by what it looks like they are buying, if we are not in their situation.
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Thank you for saying this because I'm a 60 year old disabled person and every now and then I want a sweet treat. Everyone deserves a treat . GOD Bless
I cook that type ham for holidays...use brown sugar, maple syrup, and peach juice. Can I say yummy....! So much cheaper than Honey baked Ham!
Food feeds the soul not just the body. Don’t feel guilty.
@@SuzieQ-lw2kp of course, some time every one needs dessert, or something sweet. It is the holidays.
lol! My sister used to (not sure if she still does and we are in our 60s) put her eggs in with the potatoes. It always grossed me out. She said “I washed them first!” I just sent her this video. I told her you did too. Oh! And this comment is supposed to be humorous, not mean or critical. It was a funny memory for my sister and me. I loved it and your family seems so precious!
I do that too. If there from my hens I don't. Grosses me out. But I do wash the store bought eggs off before adding them
@@ritadyer9295 I do that too
My mother in law puts eggs in her potato salad 😊 she’s from TX maybe it’s a southern thing? ❤
I do that too
Excellent menu for $20
I like how she has her kids be the taste testers. Kids can be so picky!
You can also sprinkle your cake pan with cocoa so there won't be any white flour on your cake. Just a tip for next time. Everything looks wonderful. Great job on your budget.
With our cans I will drop the lid inside the can and then smash the can to where it is sort of closed if that makes sense. The reason I squeeze or smash the can is to prevent stray animals from sticking their heads into the can and getting stuck. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy watching them. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏 ❤🙏
This is basically what i cook for christmas - ham, green beans, mashed pototoes, mac and cheese, and brown and serve rolls. I have my family bring desserts and appetizers. It is so easy on me.
Thank you SO much for these videos. I've been having to go to the food pantry for a while now. I'm so grateful for what they give me. It's honestly similar to the foods you get within a 20 dollar budget but I'm always wondering HOW I can make these into a meal. I love that you not only show the shopping process but the cooking process as well. I'm no chef and truly appreciate all the help I can get. It's so hard out here lately. Food is SO expensive but you're showing everyone that IT IS possible to feed a family within such a small budget. BLESS YOUR HEART and your beautiful family. From my family to yours, WE LOVE YOU. Happy holidays ❤❤
P.s I LOVE your energy. It's so wholesome. I lost my mother some time ago and even if I didn't need your advice and great content, I'd still watch you just for the comfort of it. 🥹❤
Hello Miss Brooke. You are a inspiration for a lot of people. I'm one of them ( You not only inspire to be more frugal, but to start my own little corner here on TH-cam - it is still work in progress). Thank you for your channel and your videos. Blessing to you and to your family. :)
Ooh, good luck on the channel! Let us know, many might be interested in supporting you. 🤞😘
@@firequeen2194 thank you 🥰 i think i found the right community here at Miss Brooke's channel
Oh yes I love this!! You can do it!
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I just wanted to stop by and say you are delightful to watch and what you do to help people who need options and ideas is truly good. Thanks for creating such positive content
Good job momma 👍❤
Don't EVER listen to the haters... They're just jealous 😉
I received a FREE LARGE TURKEY 🦃 from my favorite grocery store. I was surprised!! I am picking it up next week.
I think I would have gotten the turkey instead of the ham. I would have put back the pre-made icing mix and made a vanilla glaze for the cake, or maybe just gotten a brownie mix instead. Actually, I think I remember a recipe where you could take a regular chocolate cake mix and change what you add to it and turn it into a brownie mix. However, you did a great job.
This is the first video of yours that I have watched, but I admire your intelligence and thriftiness. You and your husband have a lovely rapport, and your children are so well mannered and polite.
Baby carrots with butter and brown sugar is amazing. Its what my boys asked for Thanksgiving
My husband requested honey roasted carrots this year! So easy and yummy
Thanks Brooke for your positivity and for reminding us that the holidays should be about being with our loved ones first and foremost. The meal you prepared looks great! HAPPY THANKSGIVING.😊😊
My teenage boys love to eat....so when our children love our food, it's an A+❤❤
You did a great job feeding your family for $20! The cake looked great!
Green beans, ham and potatos is a good meal
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It's not going to feed 10.
It's my favorite especially when there's a chocolate cake for dessert 😊
@@elizabethashton9590 Maybe if they like cake? Or they're small eaters
I love the Walmart cheap turkeys! I have bought 5 to put in my freezer for later! It's crazy we can get a turkey (almost a weeks worth of meals) for less than a steak costs! Crazy!
you go girl!
This video has me in tears remembering my childhood growing up in Appalachia NC. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but they did the best with what they had and that was always enough. The way you ask your boys about the food while they are eating reminds me of my mom, and their responses prove that it don’t matter what you’re cooking with, love will make it taste better no matter what.
This looks great. I want to tell you my best tip for chocolate cake add instead of water a cup of coffee, cold or a cup of Coke and then add four eggs instead of three. I know you usually have eggs so that’s not a problem for you you have the best cake you ever tasted, when you can afford to add melted butter instead of oil, it makes the best cake ever
Looks so good and plenty to eat, and leftovers, I'm sure., have a good holiday season.😊 thanks for great helpful u show us.😊
Thank you thank you this is actually A video that we as Americans actually NEED that can help us through the struggle ❤❤❤❤❤
When I make green beans and potatoes I use half of smoked sasuage and I use a pouch of onion soup mix. Seasoned and onion pieces. Really yummy and it's a meal and do so muffins or biscuits
Those extras weren't in the budget!!
I am going to try this soon. Thanks for sharing! -Kryste
Great dinner Brooke-you’ve help hundreds and hundreds of people by showing them how to stretch their food budget. Best wishes and happy thanksgiving. 😁❤️
I use a lot of chicken bouillon which I always have on hand.
Nice idea
I'm truly blessed to have come across your channel I'm in California and I was taught by my Mom to stretch every dollar to its max use for caring for the family, i will use many of the tips you provided thank you and God bless you and your wonderful family
Everything looks great. The only thing I would change is the ham for the turkey. You only saved $1.71 and the turkey will serve another meal with the leftovers. I would then change the frosting for the cake and make a homemade glaze and still be on budget. I love everything you make. Have a great Thanksgiving. Blessings
That looks delish, and you'd never know it's a $20 meal. Thanks for sharing. Here's a way I make Thanksgiving carrots, in case you want to give it a go. I pare and slice carrots into coins (I don't like baby carrots, just a personal preference) and I then simmer them in orange juice while the liquid almost evaporates and until they're fork tender but not mushy. I then pop in some butter (maybe 2 tablespoons) and some salt and pepper, I then let that kind of glaze the carrots. When it's done, I add fresh, torn basil and some orange zest. It sounds odd but it's so good!
Lots of budget wise delicious recipes. I like that they are simple and believe me this senior love simple and easy. I look forward to your videos.
That is a great meal for $20! Always boggles my mind when people say they can't make a holiday meal on a budget. You showed it can be done, not only once but twice. Great job 👏
I consider myself a very good shopper when it comes to getting stuff on sale or deals, but every time I see your videos like this, I am still amazed when you do the pan over view to show EVERY thing you got for the $20... it just makes me think of the people who say, "food is so expensive. Its cheaper just to grab fast food". All that would have probably cost your family of 5 people over $100.
Last time I looked at a fast food advertisement, it was about $15/person... and absolutely NO nutritional value at all.
I love how you called Dusty "Boo Boo", and he just smiled and said I love you.
I love all your videos and I hope they reach as many people as they can to teach them all the little tidbits of wealth you share.
Have a blessed day!
Later Taters!! 😂
Looks good! Thanks for the ideas 😊 The flour in the bundt pan works well to help the stick, but for chocolate cakes, cocoa powder works just as well and won't leave any white dust on the top of the cake or loaf - not a huge issue when you're icing the cake, but good to remember for if you're making something where the top will be more visible.
Hello, I have to say that this is my 2nd time watching you. The first was the dollar tree one😊❤❤❤. You did your thing. I love German chocolate cake as well😊. I would have cut a little of that ham and cooked it with green beans to give it a smokey flavor. Also if you add a little butter in the jiffy batter, it will give it a sweeter cake like taste. I only say this because you are of the few who try some of the suggestions of your viewers. I love your accent (taters)🤭 keep up the good work. I love your sweet family as well❤. You have a new subscriber 😊
You can cook canned green beans down and put no salt in them. Just add water in the beginning and them cook them until the water is almost gone. My mama taught me how to do this. They end up tasting like a pot of beans you’ve had on the stove all day and the salt in the canned beans settles with them. I’m from Bristol TN. I can tell by your accent you aren’t far away ❤
That’s my favorite recipe for potato salad. My mother in law taught me to make it that way almost 30 years ago .😊
I think your Walmart $20 challenge is better than some I have seen for the same amount at Dollar Tree. They will get small cans of turkey with not much turkey in it and make a turkey casserole or something but there is just a lot of bread in the dishes and little else. Yours have vegetables and meat which is far better for you. Also you don't have to stick with traditional meat. Get a roteserie chicken if that is cheap and have it with vegetables and baked potatoes......It's all about spending time with family and friends and enjoying a meal together and not about having a 'traditional meal' with a turkey.
I get so happy when I see you’ve posted a video:)
Your family just gives me the warm and fuzzies. Love how you interact with each other!
Once again, you nailed it! Great job!! I can only imagine how many people you’ve truly helped since you started your channel! You’re a blessing to so many! ❤
Yummmo a feast !!! I don't like turkey , I don't like pumpkin pie either , so your meal would make my taste buds happy . I like everything you served !!! Another great video !
Brroke, you are amazing! So talented at rubbing two nickels together and making a dollar. You are changing lives, bestie and I love you tons. Thank you and be blessed always, my Southerland Squad! xoxo
My Husband and I are so happy to have found your channel and all your fabulous low budget meals and snacks. I am surely taking notes on every video. You are a true inspiration and a delight to watch. God bless you and your family. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas 😊
Wow! I'm impressed! It's comforting to know that we can make a nice Thanksgiving meal for $20!
Your children are so sweet and appreciative of mom's cooking .Great job parents!
You are awesome!!!! I am 66 yrs old and do all the cooking !!!!! Just amazing you are dear
You're an amazing and beautiful soul thank you for sharing this awesome knowledge you have on budgeting to help others in need❤
I love that she helps give many ideas its possible to cook and feed a family a fabulous meal. Grateful!!
These video come from this Ladies heart. Showing those who dont have much to be creative. I am from parents who worked from rags to riches. Not everyone gets to riches. I think this channel and thread is inspiring and this lady is great for posting thoughful and looking so yummy meals
Brook your dinner was perfect I loved it we just need to be grateful for all our blessing I know I am God bless you and your family
Mama, you can always make sweet potato pie! It tastes so much better than pumpkin. Brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice do the trick. Good job on dinner!
I voted for the maple glazed sweet carrots too. Ranch dressing + potatoes = YUM.
I’m new here and I’m binge watching your videos! God bless you and your family. 🙏🏾🙌🏽
I boil my eggs in my potatoes too. Great job on the meal! 😃
I do too!😊
I worked with a man once that was pushing down his trash in his trash can and sliced his hand open on an opened can lid. Since then, I always put the lid down in the can and push something like paper towels down in the can, then I put the can in a grocer bag and tie it up to go in the trash. I always remember that man.
I’ve never laughed so much……”My body needs it!” 🤣😂😂🤣😂 This was just a great video. Thank you
I love your positive attitude and you have great ideas. Thanks for sharing and may God bless you and your beautiful family this Holiday season.
For you baking pans, have you tried “pan goop”? Equal parts flour, oil and soft shortening whipped together. Smear it on any pan with a pastry brush. Never any sticking especially with a Bundt pan
You're so cute! You just shared my "secret ingredient" for chicken salad, tuna salad, potato salad, etc...Ranch Dressing. I always get lotsa compliments ❤
I LOVE your hair!!!
Just a tiny little hint that I learned in home economics class. When you’re making a cake and you’re going to have to flour the pan, save back a few tablespoons of the dry cake mix! Some people aren’t bakers and they don’t have flour up in the cupboard. But you can set back a few tablespoon of cake mix!
Brooke, Squeeze your cans shut to keep from critters getting their heads stuck in a can. My grandma saw a cat with a can stuck on it's head and now I always remember that.
You really know what you’re doing!!! Great job!😊❤
Heads up Amazon is selling Butterball turkey for 49cents a lb. I just bought 2! Frozen vegetables 12oz bags starting at 79cents a bag. Great prices if Amazon delivers in your area.
Not anymore, not for my area anyway 😢
Not the veggies but I just got two turkeys as well. Thank you for the heads up
To get in and out of Walmart and only spend $20 on such a great looking holiday meal, you did GREAT! All that food looks so GOOD! Thanks so much for sharing.
I’ve learned over the years that it’s more about the gathering and spending time with family and friends than the food. I quit cooking all day years ago to be able to be with my kids and relax. Back when I cooked everything I was too tired to eat or not in the mood to gather. Now I make a meal bigger than the average meal but I don’t go all out.
I decided to not cook this year and get so tired like you mentioned. I will cook for my husband and me and the two kids that still live at home. One of my adult grandsons and his girlfriend looked relieved when they found out I wasn’t cooking. They already had a few places to go. I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to come here. I’m mature enough to realize that once kids are grown, they can get spread too thin and I don’t want to be anyone’s stress. I can cook for them some other time. I’m thankful for the ones who love me enough to call and visit when it isn’t holiday related. That means more to me. My oldest adult son said he just wants me to cook him breakfast on one of his days off work. He’s a truck driver. One of our adult sons (we have 6 kids between us. Not counting all the grandchildren and great grandkids which are mostly still babies. I had two. Hubby had two and we adopted two) lives about two to three hours from us so we don’t get to see him often because he’s busy with work and I think still taking college classes. So I understand people are busy. We see him when we can. He knows we love him. Lol!
I think I’m going to make something like this for us. I saw someone make some stuffing balls instead of separate meat and dressing. I’m going to try that and then some sides.
First of all, I could listen to you talk all day! Always wanted a southern accent 😩 All my family from flatwoods tucky but not me. I love your channel so much ❤️ You’re one of my favorites. I love your meals on a budget. You blow my mind how you actually make it work and look so delicious 😋 I love your relationship with your boys and hubby and how you include them in your videos. You can tell they love you very much and appreciate the meals you make for them. Hugs 🤗🥰
You did good! I love the beautiful colors of food that you had on the plate. AND...I want a piece of that cake! 😊
You are fabulous! And I loved hearing your husband telling you that he loved you! :)
"We don't want any crunchy taters, that'd be weird" I need that on a shirt! LOL LOVE your videos!
I bought that exact cake and icing today. Great minds think alike.
Thanks for sharing all your recipe and ideas with us.
Im from uk, we use chicken instead of turkey. Cheaper and it’s what we like. I would swap the muffins for stuffing and have roast potatoes and mash. Probably maple carrots and parsnips. Peas Mini Yorkshire and puddings gravy. Desert maybe trifle or vanilla icecream. All depends on the budget and what’s available. You did a great job with the budget ! Full tummies are the goal 👏
Thanks beautiful! The food looks delicious.
Great job! Pinto beans with bacon and fried taters for me tonight!!! Yum .
You are so sweet to show people how to have a great meal on a budget. Very well done!
Bless you and your family. You all are what family and love is all about.
😂😅😂😅 before you took the basting brush out of the pan i was thinking "why does she have a lighter in the water?" 😂😂