Eating for $5 A Day From Dollar Tree - Day 1 of 7

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.พ. 2023
  • $35 Dollar Tree Shopping List
    Mixed Vegetables
    Green Beans
    Seasoning Blend
    Beef Patties
    Sausage chub
    Smoked Sausage
    Garlic Bread
    Pasta sauce
    Alfredo Sauce
    Pasta of choice (penne)
    Dry black beans
    Dry white rice
    Corn Tortillas
    Mozzarella cheese
    Rotel
    Vegetable Bouillon
    Biscuit mix
    Country gravy mix
    Taco seasoning (3 pack)
    Pancake mix
    Hazlenut spread
    Soy sauce
    Buddy Bars
    Spicy Nacho Fieras
    Sonic Jello (cherry limeade)
    Extra butter popcorn
    Lemonade drink mix
    Black tea (60 bags)
    Day 1 Meals:
    Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy
    Mix biscuit mix with 1/2 cup of water and make 6 large biscuits. Bake at 400 degrees until brown (10 to 12 minutes). Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat and mix gravy packet with 2 cups of cold water. Pour gravy mixture over sausage and continue to cook stirring constantly until thickened.
    Serve gravy over biscuits (2 biscuits per day)
    Lunch: Garlic Bread Pizza with Green Beans
    Bake 1/2 of garlic bread loaf at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes until brown. Top with pasta sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, if desired you can broil for a couple of minutes to brown cheese on top.
    Boil 1 cup of green beans in water and 1 teaspoon of vegetable bouillon until they are as soft as you'd like them to be. Drain and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Dinner: One Pot Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta
    Dice 1 of your sausage links, in skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil, brown sausage. Add 1 cup of frozen seasoning blend, 1/4 cup of rotel, 1 cup of penne pasta, 2 cups of water, and 1&1/2 teaspoons of vegetable bouillon. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes stopping to stir twice and immediately recover so pasta doesn't dry out. By the end of cooking most of the liquid should be absorbed and then you can stir in half your can of alredo sauce and heat through. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
    Snacks for the day: 1 pack of buddy bars, and some spicy nacho Fieras
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  • @cindyclark9145
    @cindyclark9145 ปีที่แล้ว +932

    I’m a 75 year old widow and social security doesn’t stretch too far with today’s grocery store prices. This video has been a blessing to me. I will try my local Dollar Tree and see if I can duplicate your meals. Thank you.

    • @joandavis5111
      @joandavis5111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@daniellejames8028 ii

    • @PixieyDust
      @PixieyDust ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I love TH-cam! Wish it was around when I was raising my kids. I'm 53 and also on a tight budget!

    • @laurac5451
      @laurac5451 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Walmart gets pretty close if you can't find it in your dollar tree

    • @laurac5451
      @laurac5451 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aldis are only in cities with a bi!lion people

    • @oyeme538
      @oyeme538 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@laurac5451 I live in rural area and we have 2 Aldis within 20 miles of each other. As to when I was living in California big city area we didn’t have any near by but we had 99¢ store everywhere.

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    I don’t know who might not know this, The dollar tree marks down the meat in the refrigerator fairly often. Last week when I went they had 24 packages of turkey hotdogs marked a quarter each, they had some of the smoked sausage as well. I know hotdogs are not the ideal meat, but they fill hungry bellies. Just make sure you freeze them when you get them home so they don’t go bad. This is a really good video!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Good tip! I never see any mark downs at my store, not sure why, maybe I always miss them 🥰

    • @freefoodchef7939
      @freefoodchef7939 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      That's great! I didn't know that. I always check DT clearance bins when I find them. One time I scored a big stash of two different kinds of delicious granola marked down to 25 cents for each package. They were displayed in a shopping cart right inside the front entrance with a big clearance sign. I bought just a few at first, because I didn't want to be greedy, but when I went back a few days later almost none of them had sold, so I took that as an okay to buy all the others. The clerk said they were relieved because they were pretty close to being thrown out if they didn't sell.

    • @allyrooh3628
      @allyrooh3628 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They are happy when you buy them all! They just wanna get rid of it

    • @beccasteele6874
      @beccasteele6874 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hot tip! 🎉

    • @anniecox650
      @anniecox650 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for this tip I didn't know they mark things down!

  • @ameliastelmach148
    @ameliastelmach148 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've squeezed out my tea bags for 50 years. I still do and always will. Who says not to squeeze them out? Another great video!

  • @michael2B
    @michael2B ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You may not know it, but your example is a light unto others and that is a blessing.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I appreciate that so much! 🥰🥰

  • @stac1126
    @stac1126 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Hi. I just found your channel today. You inspired me to not spend my last $40 on a grocery order and just check what I have on hand and get creative. So, thank you for saving me from spending $40 today.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      that's amazing! I hope you come up with some fun new creations! :)

  • @MsKristi42
    @MsKristi42 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    My experience has been that I don't need to actually use more tea bags, I just need to steep it longer. This really works, and I don't overuse tea bags this way. I hope this helps some people.

    • @simplypatti6705
      @simplypatti6705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YASSS!

    • @cmacski4066
      @cmacski4066 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The gravy is probably cheaper by making it with flour, milk, salt, and a lot of pepper!

  • @leahr9038
    @leahr9038 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I just found her channel and in comparison with other budget meal type channels, hers is by far my favorite. She's relatable, makes QUICK, easy, and appetizing looking meals. Many of the budget meal channels expect us to soak beans overnight, simmer the next day for 45 minutes, refrigeraterate, then incorporate it as a meal in the coming days but yo who has time for all that?? Love this channel. Please keep it coming. I have a picky kid and she's been watching them with me and saying, "oo I wanna try that!" 🤯 God bless you

    • @briandfallon74
      @briandfallon74 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Very much agreed! Or, they use 18,542 “pantry” ingredients they had “on hand”

    • @Ross516
      @Ross516 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Or they buy something for $30 but claim it's *actually* only 1.37 or something because that's all they used in the meal, she includes the price of the whole item

    • @SMElder-iy6fl
      @SMElder-iy6fl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I use my crockpot a lot because I tend to forget what I left cooking on the stove! I have a small crockpot I found for $10 which is very handy for making small amounts.

  • @LM-lr9kx
    @LM-lr9kx ปีที่แล้ว +148

    For anyone who might not know this. Gravy is just flour and milk. I prefer to brown my flower just a bit for a browner gravy but just add milk to flour on the stove and you'll get the same gravy you made here. Add salt and pepper and sausage. But you can buy a whole bag of flour and container of milk and make weeks worth of gravy for like 3 dollars vs buying on packet for a 1.25. if your on a budget budget I thought this would help.

    • @angeldranbauer4802
      @angeldranbauer4802 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      was just getting ready to say the very same thing! Plus you can use the flour and milk for other things as well!

    • @carilynn2120
      @carilynn2120 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was gonna say this too! No hate on the post by any means, but for a buck or two extra she'll get more for her money!

    • @Aw-ns1qx
      @Aw-ns1qx ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Do you make a rue first?

    • @carilynn2120
      @carilynn2120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Aw-ns1qx I do

    • @THEHORSELOVER235
      @THEHORSELOVER235 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Flour cost more than 2 dollars n so does milk

  • @nope_n0pe
    @nope_n0pe ปีที่แล้ว +159

    This is so helpful to families or people living in food deserts. It’s not uncommon for a Dollar Tree or another dollar store to be the only store for miles, where food is sold, or along bus routes. I have made tea in my coffee pot many times, then pour in a pitcher with ice and put in fridge.

    • @michellegreen4743
      @michellegreen4743 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      for real! I'm in Oklahoma and I have seen hundred-person towns in the middle of nowhere that will still have a dollar general!

    • @nope_n0pe
      @nope_n0pe ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@michellegreen4743 Yes! Exactly. I drive a lot and I won’t see jack for miles, but I’ll see a Family Dollar or Dollar General.

    • @user-oe6wq7pu8d
      @user-oe6wq7pu8d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm in a food desert in a medium size town with 2 dollars trees 2 dollar general and 2 Aldi. And that is the most convenient and accessible places to buy food. There are others but not as accessible and more expensive.
      Unless you can get to a free pantry.

  • @Sweetrottenapple
    @Sweetrottenapple 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Sausage gravy is not a thing in Europe where I live but I made it from scratch (we have nothing like that american sausage or the gravy packet or the biscuit mix), and it is one of the best tasting and filling breakfast food I've ever eaten. Just lovely.

    • @hellooutthere8956
      @hellooutthere8956 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How did you make sausage and biscuits then?

    • @Sweetrottenapple
      @Sweetrottenapple 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hellooutthere8956 There are millions of recipes on the Enternet :) that is how. Sausage= ground pork meat+herbs and spices what y'all call "gravy" is a simple besamel sauce made with the grease and meat of the sausage. Your biscuits are the most simple soda bread's small form. Easy as it is ;) Oh and the first sentence was " I made it from scratch." Maybe you should learn to read by the way. Or simply imagine a world where there are no more instant packets and instant food and frozen crap. Will you starve to death my darling?? Or learn how to cook :D

    • @user-hb7ps1gv9x
      @user-hb7ps1gv9x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      We have to cut open link sausages and cook them and your biscuits are what we call scones which we make them from scratch.

    • @Tazzie1312
      @Tazzie1312 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@user-hb7ps1gv9x Scones and biscuits are not the same thing!

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m American and similarly I picked up a staple breakfast from England when I visited, because it was so mindblowingly delicious, filling, and fast/easy to prepare. Baked beans on toast! I’m so grateful to the guys I stayed with there that made it for me, introducing me to the meal. It’s just fabulous.
      Our baked beans are a bit different in the states than they are in England though, but both versions are delicious to me.

  • @LP-qf6ue
    @LP-qf6ue ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I hope you realize what a wonderful light you are! Your compassion and understanding towards people who may not be in the best situation mixed with your brilliant ideas... what a blessing! Thank you for making and sharing your videos, and I hope you keep on doing so!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! 🥰

    • @dreamweaver3406
      @dreamweaver3406 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try your local senior center- most have a good meal served for $3

  • @user-pj4lh9ly8x
    @user-pj4lh9ly8x ปีที่แล้ว +99

    A little trick on the french bread pizza. Slice a small amount off the bottom so that it can sit flat - save those pieces, dry them out and make bread crumbs in a food processor or a baggie with a rolling pin or heavy skillet - those can stay frozen for many months and then you have fresh bread crumbs for a future recipe :)

    • @prettymagnoliasj
      @prettymagnoliasj ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good idea!

    • @PixieyDust
      @PixieyDust ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or you can chop them up into squares and use them as croutons on something!

    • @mommadee9128
      @mommadee9128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or toss cubed into a skillet with a little oil, salt & pepper, garlic powder for croutons. Yummy!

    • @mandysimmons2769
      @mandysimmons2769 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't like crusts ( on anything ) so I cut them all off and make my husband croutons for his salads later. Bravo!

    • @bethenecampbell6463
      @bethenecampbell6463 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Alternatively if you're in a hurry to make and eat your French bread pizza roll up some foil to put along the sides so it doesn't roll around. Top and bake. Eat.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The water used to cook the green beans could be used to make a soup with the black beans. Great video !

  • @traci1022
    @traci1022 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Budget stuff aside, i love the simplicity of your recipes and all the ones I've tried so far are great. Plus, your videos are soothing and i love watching. You rock.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Glad you like them! 🥰

    • @prettymagnoliasj
      @prettymagnoliasj ปีที่แล้ว +11

      YES! I agree. As a busy mom of two who also is self employed, I try to find the easiest possible recipes to make at home

    • @jeanineruby
      @jeanineruby 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@prettymagnoliasj I sure wish TH-cam had been a thing when I was a young mother. I would have LOVED staying home making cooking videos for TH-cam. But alas the iternet was very new when I was raising my kids so I ended up working for other people. But now I'm retired and kids are all grown so I can experiment with cooking.

  • @mindibun8160
    @mindibun8160 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I enjoy your videos SO MUCH. Not just for ideas for cooking, but your voice is relaxing. Ive made so many of your recipes and my dad is like, "idk how you do it while on disability income! your food is always SO GOOD!!" lol

  • @Meredythe
    @Meredythe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love how calm and relaxed you sound throughout the video. I watched another youtube budget cooking channel and the lady on there always sounds nervous and in a rush.
    Great recipies too!

  • @okbookgirl
    @okbookgirl ปีที่แล้ว +47

    If you live in a sunny and warm climate you can put your tea in a glass pitcher and set it outside in a sunny area ( or inside in a window that gets full sun). Leave it for a few hours and you get a tea that is smoother. Kind of like ‘cold’ brew coffee.

    • @arroscinpollo
      @arroscinpollo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Love me some sun tea, lol can't wait for it to be warm again!

    • @cinemagirlxoxo
      @cinemagirlxoxo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I miss sun tea 😥 It's not a thing in the south. But I remember out west, you go outside and just see everyone's little pitchers sitting on their porches/walkways or balconies. 🥰

    • @Sunshineonmymind714
      @Sunshineonmymind714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cinemagirlxoxo I don’t know where you are in the south, but 20 years ago when I was a little girl, my grandma in southern Louisiana made sun tea all the time. Sun tea was also popular with my dad’s family that live on the gulf coast of Alabama.

    • @ville666sora
      @ville666sora 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. I live in Pennsylvania and this is the way my grandma made her tea throughout the summer.

  • @Rollergirl601
    @Rollergirl601 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Just wanted to let you know we started making our tea with the flavored lemonade packets now. But we dump a packet into about 24 oz of straight tea. So good! Also if you add a little baking soda to your tea while it’s brewing it takes any bitterness out and keeps your tea clear. I add a 1/4 tsp for 8-10 cups of water.

  • @2abbaking
    @2abbaking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your recipes are a godsend. I love saving money and being creative in the kitchen

  • @janets132003
    @janets132003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good variety to things, not just meals but snacks and drinks too!

  • @rudysittig2343
    @rudysittig2343 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love that you are now putting the recipes and instructions in the description, please keep doing that and thanks. Love me some liver mush.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you, I will! I’m always learning and adapting to what’s most helpful 🥰

  • @cindymoon24
    @cindymoon24 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Suggestion: use some of the peppers and onions (seasoning blend) on the pizza.

  • @rolsson1693
    @rolsson1693 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You’re do god’s work! ❤ Thank you. You’re helping so many people. Cheers 🥂

  • @ikeikerson7329
    @ikeikerson7329 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Everything looks great. That sausage Alfredo surprised me too I didn't think it would be bad or anything it just looked really good. I enjoy this type of videos very inspiring keep at it. I would like to see more hotel room cooking. Well thank you again for providing this content.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It was! My videos always mirror my life, so anytime I’m on a hotel I’ll be sharing hotel meals 🥰

  • @michellewilson6249
    @michellewilson6249 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I know I'm from down south. You brew the tea. On a boiling small pot of water. Steep the tea. You can go as long as thirty minutes. But my granny done it a lot longer. She put baking soda in. That is kill the bitterness of the tea. Pour in a big jar or container. And then pour in two cups of sugar. Or more if you like it sweet. Really sweet!

  • @tinamariebartley8675
    @tinamariebartley8675 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I love all of your recipes and also what you represent. You’re helping people like myself to shop and cook what they can afford and also how to make it enjoyable!!!! I can’t wait to try this one!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad! I hope you enjoy it 🥰

    • @tinamariebartley8675
      @tinamariebartley8675 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m making the sausage gravy and biscuits right now!!!! So Sunday breakfast is ready!!!! You rock!!!! 💗👍🏻🌸

  • @carriecollis424
    @carriecollis424 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I recently was out on SSDI disability. My income is about 1/4 off what it was!!! I’m dying trying to pay the bills I already had before I was disabled. There’s no money left for food!!! This is going to help me so so much!! Bless you!!❤

  • @margueritewebb8893
    @margueritewebb8893 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Made through biscuits and gravy for dinner tonight... 20/10 baby!!! OMG sooooo good!! I will definitely make it again and again. 👍❤

  • @benjaminwagner8141
    @benjaminwagner8141 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Single dude in my twenties. Totally gotta try these

  • @sarahdoanpeace3623
    @sarahdoanpeace3623 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Really enjoy your content! Lovely, well paced, well lit, informative, nicely filmed, friendly, approachable and engaging! You’re fun and also beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful (& relaxing) videos; keep ‘em coming! ❤️

  • @ourquirkyquartet9314
    @ourquirkyquartet9314 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yes! The tea can be stronger if you are going to serve it poured over a cup of ice. Great meal ideas - thank you :)

  • @thatcanadianmom
    @thatcanadianmom ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wish our dolllar tree in Canada had a cold/ frozen section! This is amazing ❤

    • @ladydebrawelland1538
      @ladydebrawelland1538 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree with you. It would be such a game changer wouldn't it?

  • @shannonhudgins
    @shannonhudgins ปีที่แล้ว +13

    for future reference 3 regular tea bags = 1 large tea bag
    Boiled tea can taste bitter, I've always preferred heating the water, and steeping the tea bags the way you did it, though I usually just boil water on the stove top (I'm 46, lived in the south for 44 of them)

  • @darlenem4940
    @darlenem4940 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'm glad I found your channel. I also watch Lisa Dawn. She does weekly food planning from dollar store too. These days we need more of these videos.
    Thank you for the new dinner ideas too

    • @tynaedwards8452
      @tynaedwards8452 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lisa Dawn is so great too. I love the meals she makes with leftovers and clean the freezer out videos.

    • @sonyavincent7450
      @sonyavincent7450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love Lisa Dawn and her giant cat!

  • @cynthiaweston767
    @cynthiaweston767 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    About 7 years ago when we had gotten a Dollar Tree right across from the Publix store ,I'd go there first to find the Dollar deals,back then the frozen section had brand-name items.The best score I got was the marinated lemon chicken chunks on the stick for grilling ,you got 4 in a package,they were delicious on a bed of yellow rice n a side of broccoli. I actually fed 4 adults for $7 ,cheapest dinner party ever.It wasn't a party ,but in a way it was,when you can share food with friends .I love Dollar Tree n don't mind that they went up a quarter but I do mind that everything is way smaller now.

    • @nancyevans5502
      @nancyevans5502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm with you, products are a lot smaller portions.

    • @auntshel
      @auntshel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember that. They were really good.

    • @cynthiaweston767
      @cynthiaweston767 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I almost had a stroke today when I bought my Chock Full of Nuts coffee ,I've been paying $6.99 for it n that was only 3 weeks ago n today it was $11.49

    • @opaltaberna6817
      @opaltaberna6817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smaller is the word, I had bought cookies but when I saw the new packs I passed .
      Also our store had only a few boxes of various frozen things, so again passed.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So the Buck & A Quarter store rly went up a lot more than 25c.
      ALDIs did this with their herbs and it was prelockdown in 2020. They made the bottles a lot smaller. I was sooo sad. They had rly great buys before.
      The pkgs have gotten ridiculous in all the stores, the last few yrs. The gouging is so constant there’s not much left of me to take that bite out of anymore! 😢

  • @matthafer2415
    @matthafer2415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love this one, when you started with biscuits and gravy there is no way you could go wrong

  • @tiamotzz
    @tiamotzz ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Something I love to make (but rarely do) is to make onion gravy and biscuits. You just brown a couple of tablespoons of fat with flour in a pan and add milk or milk and water and stir until thickened.. Add in a half of cup of carmelized onion. Add salt, pepper and sage. It's really good and if you don't have sausage or want a vegetarian version, this is it.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think u need to start with
      “You carmelize onions in a pan by…”
      Not many at all know how to do this lol
      Then give how much milk/water with ur 2T fat u start ur gravy with.
      Ppl are used to gravy packets on this channel lol

    • @sergeantbigmac
      @sergeantbigmac 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya I find making gravy from scratch really easy, just a 1:1 ratio fat to flour, brown for flavor, add milk until you get consistency you like, whisk until smooth....
      Im not judging anyone for using the gravy packets (I still sometimes do as flavoring agents for other dishes) but ive moved on from them as bases for gravy. But I appreciate and understand everyone is at different places and comfort levels on their cooking journey. Just want to emphasize making gravy from scratch is super easy and maybe you can shift the money for all those packets elsewhere in your budget.

    • @tiamotzz
      @tiamotzz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah Well, yes, good point. I'm a toss in the pan kind of cook. I would say then....carmelize onions by slowly cooking a thinly sliced, onion in butter or fat.Take your time, do it slow. Add a shake of salt, a pinch of sugar. When the onions are cooked down and lightly browned, they are done. Now, take three tablespoons of fat, melt in a pan on a medium heat and add three tablespoons of flour. Stir for at least two minutes to cook off the raw flour taste. Add milk, any kind, or water and WHISK, with a whisk preferably, it really gets the lumps out. As you whisk in the milk slowly, it will start to thicken. I would think two cups, of milk, but add it slowly till it's the consistency you desire, and don't add it all if it gets too thin. Add salt, pepper, sage, or poultry season to taste. Stir in the onions. Voila!! It literally takes more time to type this out than to do it. It's easy and fast. Other than the carmelizing the onion part. But that's a delicious addition. You can do the entire thing with zero onion, but you're missing a treat if you leave it out.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tiamotzz that is a wonderful thing u wrote up! Very helpful to those just starting out becuz my gen didn’t teach the gen that’s now parenting and they haven’t a clue and their kids are cooking now too…
      I taught my kids to cook n didn’t use packaged stuff, but I’m a rare bird lol

  • @simplypatti6705
    @simplypatti6705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Girl! You are a BLESSING to so many! Thank you for helping so many!

  • @christiancrow
    @christiancrow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dollar tree should higher you , I love all the recipes! The last one with pasta definitely

  • @catblack4091
    @catblack4091 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When making tea, just bring about 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan, take it off the heat and drop about 4 of those small bags or 1 large family size bags in. cover the pot with the lid or a saucer and let it steep for about 5 minutes or longer if you want the tea stronger. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a picture. Add water (or not) to taste. I wouldn't put tea through the coffeemaker as it will make it super bitter. Hope that helps! Great video!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! 😀

    • @briannagarrett5022
      @briannagarrett5022 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I put the bags inside the coffee maker pot itself and let it set in the hot water never had a problem with bitterness.

  • @jamiscott7623
    @jamiscott7623 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You can stretch this further with self rising flour and milk. If you don't have any milk you can actually make gravy with water.

  • @holleehoward3346
    @holleehoward3346 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Southern sweet tea how I do it:
    Boil 6-8 tea bags in 3-4 cups of water on the stove. Boil it until it is super dark then pour it over 2 cups of sugar in a gallon jug and fill it up with water.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gotta love a good southern sweet tea 🥰

    • @holleehoward3346
      @holleehoward3346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DollarTreeDinners absolutely!

    • @melanieroberts2221
      @melanieroberts2221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto

    • @1jmass
      @1jmass ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adding two cups of sugar definitely would be a southern thing. We do love our sweet tea!

    • @starbeck96
      @starbeck96 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was just coming to post something similar..lol. I use less sugar in our tea (1 cup) but we used to drink it with 2 cups in it. I also take my tea bags after they have boiled, and fill up the pot with water again. Then, I use a spoon to kind of mash the tea bags while pouring into the gallon jug (just to get that extra tea into the jug). I do this twice. Then, I just finish filling the gallon jug with water.
      Something else I do is to put a small amount of hot water in the bottom of my jug and then add the sugar and stir. Then, I pout the tea into that sugar/water mixture. :)

  • @btolson66
    @btolson66 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Got a new one to have you try...
    Dollar tree black beans or pinto. Cook with fat and seasoning. Mash for refried beans. On a baking sheet place large dollops of mashed beans. Flattening to make a pancake. On top place onions and peppers mix( frozen pkg)
    Dollop of salsa or taco sauce. Bake . Add shredded cheese broil till brown

    • @cindygardner8649
      @cindygardner8649 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds 👌 😋 Yummy!! Thank 🙌 you for sharing your recipe!

  • @AutisticAlex
    @AutisticAlex 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The "screenshot" I yearn to capture would be the tender moment when we engage in the art of culinary creation side by side, our hearts intertwining amidst the fragrant symphony of shared endeavors.

  • @matthafer2415
    @matthafer2415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    snacks and drinks when you can are soooo helpful

  • @jessicathompson236
    @jessicathompson236 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good additions to the Alfredo dish would be snap peas, green beans, broccoli or mixed veggies and another good combo to add would be black beans and black olives.

  • @sharibasse6130
    @sharibasse6130 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You always amaze me with your spending and meals! I appreciate all of your ideas and recipes ❤

  • @carriepieszak3239
    @carriepieszak3239 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Don’t forget to eat more fruit as well. This was a good episode though! I didn’t know about the peppers and onions from the freezer section. :)

    • @WhimsicalCrochet
      @WhimsicalCrochet 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When you have little to no money and can only shop at dollar tree, fruit may not be an option as it’s not very filling and you need to focus on not going hungry.

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Iced tea is so easy to make.

  • @toyairy7612
    @toyairy7612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    tonight its bisquits and gravy for 6-8 but i was given a ton of self rising flour which is essentially the same as biscuit mix. same everything else. one of 'my guys" passed away and this was his favorite meal i'd make for his smile. so we are having a memorial for him with buscuits and gravy and hopefully lots of memories of him discussed.

  • @momof2momof2
    @momof2momof2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh how I wish Dollar Tree was around many, many years ago when I was out on my own. You always do such a great job.

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your items you bought and your ideas are wonderful.. thanks for the great videos!!

  • @nancycarney
    @nancycarney ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super job. I love a good budget with a plan.

  • @tracieschrock9519
    @tracieschrock9519 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    use your coffee pot and where you would put you coffee just add tea bags and let it brew..add the brewed coffee to a gallon jug and add your lemonade sticks add water to the strength you like

  • @JoAnneM1963
    @JoAnneM1963 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done, as always 😊. Thank you! I so enjoy watching your videos. I am always learning new menu items from you!

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! But thank you to you too for tuning in! 🥰

  • @Jaywahoo810
    @Jaywahoo810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a crumbled biscuit in my gravy person as well

  • @kathleendonnelly6077
    @kathleendonnelly6077 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the biscuits and gravy. You made it doable for me!

  • @1313deadenddrive
    @1313deadenddrive 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate that this channel is so realistic.

  • @madizzle90
    @madizzle90 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve made that pasta a couple of times recently, and instead of seasoning blend and tomatoes, I’ve used corn and diced onions. So good!

  • @elainenicholls7648
    @elainenicholls7648 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love this idea. Cheap meals are the way to go nowadays. I am a new subscriber. As always watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

  • @deanawells4395
    @deanawells4395 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some leftover coffee in that gravy makes that gravy amazing

  • @joegilbody4878
    @joegilbody4878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a widower. Great ideas. Thanks

  • @brendamiranda3732
    @brendamiranda3732 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everything looks great! Thanks for the work you put in & for sharing it with us.

    • @suziedebuizer2846
      @suziedebuizer2846 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love your channel. Just subscribed. I normally don't buy food from the Dollar Tree freezers but maybe I'll take a look at what they have next time I go there.
      P.S. I like your kitchen.

  • @j4d7s8
    @j4d7s8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m not ashamed to say that their canned Alfredo sauce is pretty decent. And much cheaper than what grocery store are carrying.

  • @roseplummer1
    @roseplummer1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like to add some dehydrated onion to my green beans. So good.
    Those are single serve tea bags. Equal to maybe 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons of loose tea. So you will need to double them or say 6-7 per gallon of tea.
    Let steep a long time.
    I personally like sugar so I add that to the still slightly warm tea before adding ice or usually cold water to make a gallon.

    • @auntshel
      @auntshel ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree it needs to steep. I bring 10 tea bags in about 4 cups water to just below a boil then turn off and let set for 1 hour. Then pour over 2 cups sugar in a gallon pitcher fill up with cold water and ice.

  • @sarahdoanpeace3623
    @sarahdoanpeace3623 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kuddos to you also for trying new things! It’s so fun to watch and I love how open you are!

  • @jerrieanderson2245
    @jerrieanderson2245 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love your videos! The pasta looks so good. Might make it this weekend. And having the other sausage link I might make some red beans and rice with mine. TFS

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was really good! Even as good today for lunch

  • @patjones5723
    @patjones5723 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just love these videos. They're giving me some great ideas.
    I'm 76 an my hubby is 74. Cooking for me anymore is a real pain as I have arthritis really bad. Your videos have soooooooo many great ideas....ty 😊❤

  • @cariemorgangraff4829
    @cariemorgangraff4829 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m really impressed. I will definitely try to make all three of these recipes. Thanks so much

  • @jejrstans
    @jejrstans 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never crumbled my biscuits for biscuits and gravy. I LIKE that idea! Great reminder about steaming the pasta. It all looks so tasty! Yum! DH and I do our best to be frugal and I appreciate these meal ideas. I've been watching a few videos this week. I appreciate them!

  • @chercharliescrafts736
    @chercharliescrafts736 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this is an amazing channel that we all need unless ur in great financial shape. Or maybe we would be if we planned our meals better. Just so people know.. I’m 68 years old living on very little with high debts . Mosltly car costs, medical test copays and credit card for necessities. With Covid, I was able to get foodstamps help for a year or so. Suddenly, the Covid help ended and I now live in less than 25 $ a month. It’s so difficult. I have to have bottled water because I have blood cancer and don’t trust the tap water. My bills without rent are over $1000 a month. I’m so glad to have ur help. I’m alone and it’s so hard. Ty ty !

  • @ashleymarrion2355
    @ashleymarrion2355 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recently came across your content and I love your channel. I go to dollar tree every week for groceries and beauty items. I'm also on a budget so you are inspiring. Thank you ❤️

  • @finalgirl19
    @finalgirl19 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You do such a great job with your videos. I always get ideas for new recipes! 😊

  • @cindyupton7357
    @cindyupton7357 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always go to dollar tree and check out the freezer stuff. They have some really good ideas at times. Love it.

  • @vickiemckie5681
    @vickiemckie5681 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Being disabled, I manage about $20 a week for groceries. I don't buy meat. Or fresh veggies. No sweets. I do buy potatoes because there are 100,000,001 ways to make them. I don't use butter or oil. My daughter makes preserves and gives me some. I have to plan carefully if I'm going to be able to get enough. But I enjoy doing it. It's a challenge. Lol

    • @Cookie7294
      @Cookie7294 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are there local churches or food banks who provide food? Often they do have fresh produce and meat.

  • @mbhill7341
    @mbhill7341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great ideas! Your kitchen is so pretty.

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is ultimate.
    Just love the way you cook!

  • @liamlowenthal8476
    @liamlowenthal8476 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey there, just discovered you. A couple of things -
    One - Holy smokes, you're realistic! You don't make tiny portion sizes, EVERYTHING a casserole/soup - plus you actually buy snacks and drinks. It's almost like you're a real person! I love soup and casserole, but not for like.. every. Single. Meal. lol
    Two - I enjoy your voice and your audio quality/editing. There's this one dollar tree craft lady, whom I enjoy the ideas, but I find it absolutely impossible to listen to because she just does not edit her voice together very well and constantly runs over herself during transitions. It's daunting. You also don't sound like you're in a can or your voice is clipping the microphone every ten seconds. I really, *really* appreciate that, because for me, it's how I'm able to pay attention to you. I will definitely be coming back.
    Three - Nice ideas. They're simple, easy and you do make meals that seem filling and last you to the next stage of the day.

    • @DollarTreeDinners
      @DollarTreeDinners  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! You basically mentioned everything I try to be which makes me so happy 🥰 I’m glad the videos are helpful and well received! ❤️

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t u hate how ur kids are supposed to fill up with say a smaller bowl of thin soup, and that’s it?
      Or milk/cheese is just not important at all?
      It blows my mind. My kids ate like grown men lol (they’re all tall)

  • @adellababb8150
    @adellababb8150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just great and different ideas

  • @queenofdaydreams3825
    @queenofdaydreams3825 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are so helpful!

  • @hgib3
    @hgib3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually enjoyed this meal plan. I try to help my teens know of easy meal ideas for once they leave home and when times are lean. I would eat everything you made. I am off to find the rest of the week of meals now.

  • @crystal45680
    @crystal45680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing this.. we live on a budget and I went to my dollar tree today and got the biscuits and gravy can’t wait to try it ❤

  • @ChrissyMann
    @ChrissyMann 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing

  • @LasheekaBrown615
    @LasheekaBrown615 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad this video was recommended I will be doing a haul at dollar tree today,great video 😊

  • @MzNunyaBiznis
    @MzNunyaBiznis ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Looking forward to the rest! Yummy looking stuff!

  • @jessicathompson236
    @jessicathompson236 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Our dollar tree now has packages of 16oz (1 lb) hamburger. Keep an eye out for it where you are.

  • @willames363
    @willames363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid, love this series. Thank you

  • @deborahdodge818
    @deborahdodge818 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your channel!

  • @donnabraden3126
    @donnabraden3126 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just saw an ad by Pillsbury today stating here’s a two ingredient meal we offer you. And it was a roll of biscuits by Pillsbury and a can of Progresso chunky chicken soup of some kind! I did not watch the whole ad but I should have to see if they even gave Dollar Tree Dinner channel the credit.

  • @angelaschaefer5883
    @angelaschaefer5883 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video thank you.

  • @esthermitchell646
    @esthermitchell646 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So easy demonstrations of easy recipes where ingredients can be found at the dollar tree stores. I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tristinsmith9632
    @tristinsmith9632 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To make tea you put 6 lipton tea bags in a full coffee pot of water. Pour it into a gallon pitcher, add water to the top of the gallon pitcher. Serve ice ice

  • @brandynettleton1658
    @brandynettleton1658 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This plan is way more realistic for sure! I did hear you say you were southern…how’d you get all grown and not know how to make tea?? Lol! Just throw three tea bags in a small sauce pan and fill it with water. Let it boil and put it in a pitcher then add water to your pitcher to make it your desired strength. If you are wanting to use your coffee pot, just put the tea bags where you’d normally put coffee…got your concentrate without a pan!

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve never seen a southerner boil a tea bag.

  • @raelenelabby6407
    @raelenelabby6407 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE these videos! Thank you

  • @tinster01
    @tinster01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Instead of making separate drinks I make the tea and put the lemonade mix directly into the tea and stir it up.

  • @HomewithNadineFlorida
    @HomewithNadineFlorida ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I found you today and I appreciate that you don’t talk super fast like other TH-camrs. Thanks for the recipe ideas! 😊

  • @irenesgardenandmore
    @irenesgardenandmore ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ everything looked delicious ! Thanks for sharing !❤

  • @KathleenCanada7
    @KathleenCanada7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I came across your channel as it has been very helpful.

  • @mrsfordforlife9125
    @mrsfordforlife9125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks delicious

  • @eathomelive
    @eathomelive 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great channel! We spend way too much on groceries, and it's giving me lots of ideas. I will probably use fresh veggies for most stuff, and I have things like homeade chili that I froze, pasta sauce, etc... that I can use in different ways thanks to your videos! Can't wait to try the stuffed pepper skillet.