WALMART $5 FOOD CHALLENGE | BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER for 3 DAYS

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  • čas přidán 6. 01. 2024
  • Today I'm doing the $5 food challenge at WALMART. I'll create 9 meals for $5. This is an emergency extreme budget challenge. Thank you for watching my video!
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    EGGS -6 0.98
    GREEK YOGURT Great Value 0.67
    1 ROMA TOMATO 0.2
    CALIFORNIA STYLE VEGGIES 1.28
    RICE 1 LB Brown Great Value 0.92
    chickpeas 1 can Great Value 0.88
    CARROTS 1 lb 0.67
    banana 0.22
    TOTAL 5.82
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    BREAKFASTS
    1 toasted bagel with 1 egg and hot sauce
    1 toasted bagel with egg and shredded carrot
    1 toasted bagel with 1 banana and 1 sliced roma tomato
    LUNCHES
    1 bowl carrot soup
    1 bowl carrot soup
    1 bowl with rice, carrot fritter, veggie mix, 1 fried egg and crispy chickpeas
    DINNERS
    3 bowls with rice, carrot fritters, veggie mix, and crispy chickpeas
    - 2 with scrambled eggs
    ⭐️BAGELS
    1 1/3 cup flour
    1 cup greek yogurt - I used 1 small container
    2 tsp baking powder
    3/4 tsp salt
    1 egg white for brushing on the bagels at the end
    *water - enough to just blend in (won't need this if you have the full 1 cup of greek yogurt)
    Mix flour with baking powder and salt, then add yogurt and mix. Knead for 4-5 minutes then roll into bagels. Brush egg white onto the bagels then add any toppings. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
    ⭐️CARROT SOUP -Makes 2 servings
    1 lb carrots - I was 2 carrots shy
    1/2 can chickpeas -or use dried
    vegetable bouillon to taste
    1/8 tsp cumin
    1/8 tsp curry
    1-2 tbs olive oil - or whatever oil you want to use
    pepper to taste
    Topping
    Bagel croutons - or use bread croutons. Just cut into squares add garlic salt and maybe some parsley then toast in toaster oven until crispy.
    Boil and then simmer a good long while until flavors have time to develop. The carrots will sweeten over time. Then use hand masher or immersion blender. Add to blender if you want it velvety smooth.
    Optional add ins- coconut milk. Could also use real onions to saute before adding carrots and chickpeas.
    ⭐️CARROT FRITTERS
    2 carrots shredded
    1/3 flour
    1/8 tsp cumin
    1/8 tsp salt
    1 egg
    Add all ingredients and fry
    *some people like to add curry powder into their carrot fritters
    would be good with raisins
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Komentáře • 352

  • @ArdentMichelle
    @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci

    ⭐Here's a link to my other channel where I've been posting individual recipes
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  • @LibraryLizard
    @LibraryLizard Před 6 měsíci +91

    I think you could still do it for $5 if you didn’t have to buy it all at once. What I mean is buying 30 days of food for $50 would go further than 3 days of food for $5, just because you could take advantage of the lower per meal cost of a bag of dry beans, a dozen eggs, etc. I’m sure you know that already, but it does make it interesting to see you put it together with such small amounts.

    • @Dee-ps3um
      @Dee-ps3um Před 6 měsíci +15

      That's a good idea! Although, AM 's recipes are very inventive and a good guide to only got a couple of dollats.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +24

      oh yes, of course it's going to be way cheaper to buy it one month at a time. 👍 and I actually buy some of my staples once every 6 months.

    • @margeebechyne8642
      @margeebechyne8642 Před 6 měsíci +19

      Some people might not have the $50 dollars. Might be waiting on some money and need to make smaller shopping trips.

    • @pennyrasnake1401
      @pennyrasnake1401 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Michelle, you did it again. I would frankly never thought of carrot fritters! But, I do think you could use Almond flour for added protein and it could be better for me as I try to watch my carbs. Also, the idea of cinnamon and raisins added made my mouth water.

    • @pennyrasnake1401
      @pennyrasnake1401 Před 6 měsíci +8

      I also, love my shredder too! I actually scored mine brand new -still in box and plastic at a Goodwill for 5 bucks.

  • @paulabroadway1697
    @paulabroadway1697 Před 6 měsíci +28

    I love all your videos, but today we got three dinners AND a show!
    Between "These are a lot of work and look ugly," followed by "This just feels wrong," I am over here LOL and ROLLING.😂
    Unintentional comedy is the best!🤣
    Now I am going to HAVE to try making bagels.
    You are truly an inspiration...on so many levels! ❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +13

      I'm so glad you were laughing with me. 😂 I found it quite comical myself 😂 If I can do it, you certainly can! Plus they were actually very good! If you want them to be perfect, use bread flour. The extra protein in the bread flour makes them chewier.

    • @jujumama5825
      @jujumama5825 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I agree. Lol. I definitely will try this bagel recipe.

  • @julsjewels3185
    @julsjewels3185 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Wow!! How creative! You can't even get one happy meal for five bucks!!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci +1

      yeah it's so ridiculous how expensive fast food has become.

  • @shaunaleessnackidies
    @shaunaleessnackidies Před 6 měsíci +33

    😂 I laughed out loud so hard when you said this is a lot of work and this is ugly lol reminds me of if I ever tried baking. I totally am with you I’m not a baker. I would have stopped 1/3 of the way and said nope, but you stuck with it and did it, that deserves a pat on the back right there! 🎉 great job!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +14

      just keeping it real 😂 However, I was so happy with the outcome, I might make them again. 😁

    • @htas6888
      @htas6888 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I think they are beautiful and delicious as you say, don't need to compare them to store bought ones, most of them are manufactured by machines and hand made ones are always better :) And, you get better at it the more you work it :) @@ArdentMichelle

    • @sonyavincent7450
      @sonyavincent7450 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I have never tried a bagel. I just looked online and a 4 pack is $5.49, specialty item hence the price. Yours looked wonderful, will definitely try making these in the next few days! Have visions of pulling one from the freezer as required, how frugal would that be!❤

  • @kj7653
    @kj7653 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Smart move to switch out the cup of noodles for the chickpeas.

  • @violetsareblue7546
    @violetsareblue7546 Před 5 měsíci +4

    You can make aquafaba, a type of whipped cream, with the reserved water from the canned chick peas.

  • @dr.cherylkayahara-bass2571
    @dr.cherylkayahara-bass2571 Před 6 měsíci +30

    Your bagels are gorgeous, and your dinners look restaurant worthy fabulous. Thanks, I’m going to try all these recipes!

  • @MollyCutie
    @MollyCutie Před 6 měsíci +10

    Your channel provides a valuable service in this economic climate. I like your calm voice, too.

  • @Trjlal
    @Trjlal Před 6 měsíci +7

    Laughing my head off because my food typically looks ugly toooo💕 buuuut, it tastes good and always gets eaten 😋

  • @Suebearish
    @Suebearish Před 5 měsíci +4

    We shred up carrot and add to tuna salad. Can use a small amount of pasta . Also have found buying frozen chopped peppers to keep on hand to mix with scrambled eggs or other things way cheaper than buying a single fresh pepper

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I like using frozen peppers also. Thanks for the tip on the tuna salad.

    • @patpeters6331
      @patpeters6331 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @Suebearish That's how I make tuna salad as well when I want tuna as a lunch/meal and not a tuna salad sandwich. It is very tasty. Carrots are quite versatile.

  • @ambreewilliams6585
    @ambreewilliams6585 Před 6 měsíci +27

    When I make the 2 ingredient bagels, I always make them round and poke a hole in the middle. I tried making blueberry bagels once and used frozen blueberries. Don't ever do that lol! The next batch I'm going to make will be made with vanilla whole milk yogurt with cinnamon and (maybe) dried cranberries. I also made a tortilla/flatbread with the same recipe and it was really nice making breakfast tacos with them! 👍🏾👍🏾 So much you can do with that dough. Some also made cinnamon buns with it.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +2

      True 👍

    • @jillgott6567
      @jillgott6567 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Sounds like a great recipe

    • @muttersmenu2422
      @muttersmenu2422 Před 6 měsíci +4

      The 2 ingredient dough is very versatile. The bagel 🥯 looked good, well done for a first attempt✔️✔️

  • @robininva
    @robininva Před 6 měsíci +9

    I am always totally and completely blown away watching you stretch a dollar and still enjoy yummy and nutritious foods. You rock!

  • @8lovelynites
    @8lovelynites Před 6 měsíci +20

    Michelle. I think you did a brilliant job getting the most out of $5 ish for three days of meals. Not only are the nine meals frugal, they are extremely appetizing - and that is quite a feat!
    If a person needed to continue along these budget restrictions indefinitely, how do you think they should add the needed calories?
    I’m thinking that a trip to a food pantry often nets a jar of peanut butter…could that be used for a spicy sauce/topping for some of these meals? I’m trying to think of ways to get additional calories, but other than adding peanut butter or more oil, I am stumped. Adding some sugar would add (empty) calories - would that even be worth it?
    Again, I think you are doing a wonderful service to many who live on a tight food budget. Your videos are also educational for those who have more wiggle room in the grocery budget, because you show such interesting ways to add healthy flavor to food.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much 😁
      I like the idea of adding peanut butter, nuts, and also avocado. One avocado where I live is only .68 but may not be affordable in some areas.
      I'm kind of having the same issue. I'm eating whole foods and laying off of dairy (cheese is a big one for me) and trying to make sure I'm getting enough calories. The rice is calorie rich and so is oil. I like to use olive oil and sesame oil because they are good for you, but some people can't afford those oils. I would say that bread is another cheap way to get in some additional calories.

  • @carriecreates1207
    @carriecreates1207 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I LOVE THAT BANANA!!
    Great video as always!!

  • @sameoldsteph
    @sameoldsteph Před 6 měsíci +8

    I commented earlier without having seen the whole video. This is one of your best ever! So many great ideas. The bagels on a tight budget are inspiring, and along with the thwarted congee plan go a long way toward lending that sensation of abundance. Your gorgeous plating adds to this as well, as do the little things like crispy chickpeas (which I will make probably tomorrow!). I still can't believe how you achieved those gorgeous bagels with so few ingredients and no boiling. And carrot fritters! Brilliant!

  • @robinswan5831
    @robinswan5831 Před 6 měsíci +8

    The bagels look amazing! How could you doubt yourself?! You rock!

  • @jill8542
    @jill8542 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Great ideas! I applaud the bagel commitment. That was a lot of work and this is ugly. So funny

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      glad you like this and found the humor in this 😂

  • @chellesoup
    @chellesoup Před 6 měsíci +9

    Once again your creativity has blown me away. I too love crispy chickpeas. They are so addictive!

  • @margeebechyne8642
    @margeebechyne8642 Před 6 měsíci +8

    The carrot soup and the carrot fritters looked amazing! I really would like to see your pineapple fried rice some time. Sounds delicious!! Thank you, Michelle!

  • @danijohnson1038
    @danijohnson1038 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I didn't realize bagels were so easy to make... I thought there was a trick or something, lol! I'm going to have to master at making my cinnamon raisin ones...

  • @kristine6981
    @kristine6981 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I had no idea it was possible to make TWO ingredient bagels! I'm going to have to try that! (I'm not a baker either, so we'll see how that goes lol!) I don't comment much, but I watch all of your videos and have learned quite a bit from them! I appreciate you. :) I'm also going to try those carrot fritters. Very inventive and I very much appreciate that most of your recipes are vegetarian friendly. Thanks so much and be well!

  • @ayngemac
    @ayngemac Před 6 měsíci +4

    "That was a lot of work, and this is ugly." ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLL Hey, as long as it tastes good....

  • @elenacala
    @elenacala Před 6 měsíci +5

    I'm glad you showed the bagels, I forgot about those and they wiggly be so much cheaper than buying them. The cheapest I can find are 3.67 and I eat half of one every day, so now I'm gonna have to make them! Don't be so hard on yourself or your bagels, rustic are just as tasty and pretty.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      awe....thanks. 😁 Yay! 🥳 I'm glad you're going to make the bagels. I'm sure you will do a much better job than me. I'll post the recipes shortly.

  • @kimcheelove
    @kimcheelove Před 5 měsíci +4

    i love how you cut the banana for breakfast!! always great ideas--amazing how you always come up with new tasty budget ideas!

  • @dweinerface2619
    @dweinerface2619 Před 6 měsíci +6

    had no idea bagels could be made at home so easily. maybe a video on all the things you can do with flour, like pasta, tortillas, soda bread, and now bagels. nothing with yeast and rising. would be so much cheaper than buying those things.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      that doesn't sound fun though 😂 however, its a great idea for a video. I've made tortillas several times.

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton6848 Před 6 měsíci +10

    I can’t believe how good you are at this! Have you ever done maybe twenty dollars a week, and rolled the stuff over for a four week period of time? That would be fun to watch. Loved the bagels. I bake and they were pretty good! Well done.❤

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +7

      I've done $25 and $30 per week but I've never rolled it over to the next week. These videos take so long to produce that I can't imagine doing one that extends beyond one week....but I agree - it would be interesting. You can definitely get more bang for your buck by buying in larger quantities.

  • @taraisaschultz9897
    @taraisaschultz9897 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I recommend Brown soup. 2 onions, 1 bag of the frozen California mix, 2 cans of Romano beans. And veg or chicken bouillon with water. After it’s cooked - blend. If the budget is bigger add tiny pasta. And if the budget is even bigger. Add parm.

  • @DebbieandEddieBFF
    @DebbieandEddieBFF Před 5 měsíci +3

    What a neat idea with chickpeas. I might try that.

  • @Laguns-ij4hn
    @Laguns-ij4hn Před 6 měsíci +11

    Good deal. Im like you when it comes with baking, especially baking bread. At least we try though! (Ive been experiment with gluten free baking.) Black garlic - I need to try that.
    I figured out how to make my own egg drop soup lately. So much cheaper than take out and better too.
    Love the carrot fritter idea! I recently found some Mazola bullion (a huge bottle) for like 2 bucks at the 99 cent store. That stuff is so good I use it as a sipping broth. (i stopped drinking coffee last year but sometimes need to drink something warm.)
    good recipes!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I was going to make egg drop soup in this video, but I ran out of time. It's been on my bucket list for awhile now.
      Glad you like my video! 😁

  • @CFord-wu3in
    @CFord-wu3in Před 6 měsíci +9

    I love these challenges! You do an amazing job to make it as healthy as you can on such a tight budget. Everything looked delicious!

  • @elyseboulanger6463
    @elyseboulanger6463 Před 7 dny +1

    I love the bagel idea, they look delicious! It's amazing how much food you make on such a tight budget! $10 for 5 work days @ 3 meals daily would be interesting .

  • @tereclemmer7923
    @tereclemmer7923 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I congratulate you on your creativity and resourcefulness. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks!

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Also, the carrot fetters and the bagels are one that I am going to try. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nomad7540
    @nomad7540 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Did y’all see the fancy banana at 11:54!!! Love it!!

  • @lulububs
    @lulububs Před 6 měsíci +2

    You always work magic in these videos.

  • @user-mc3ci6wu9y
    @user-mc3ci6wu9y Před 6 měsíci +6

    Another well thought out video this Sunday. I like that you featured carrots and I will be making the soup and other things. Too, the banana you artistically featured for breakfast was not missed. 👏🏻

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I'm so glad you like this video. Thanks for letting me know! 🥰 also glad you like my banana food art 😂 I do sometimes enjoy playing with the food. Especially fruit.

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Před 6 měsíci +7

    another great video Michelle. You always amaze me with the creativity with just a few simple ingredients that most everyone can get their hands on.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I'm so glad you like this one. This was one of my favorites too!

  • @lisablack9634
    @lisablack9634 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Got a big kick out of this video. Do love the grater. Saves a lot of hand work. Have a great week.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Glad you are amused by this weeks video 😂 It's good when we can all laugh together. I agree...the grater makes it so much easier.

  • @user-pp6do9cr3k
    @user-pp6do9cr3k Před 6 měsíci +2

    I loved your ideas! I like that you are able to make smaller bagels as I usually find store-bought ones too filling. I'm going to try making them. Your video was not only creative, but healthy. You made food for 3 days that cost less than one unhealthy purchase from a fast food restaurant!

  • @tamaraking8259
    @tamaraking8259 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Those carrot fritters look so yummy!
    I’m actually regretting being super organised with my baking this morning as I’m wanting bagels now. Sadly they’ll have to wait until tomorrow as I used up all my flour and the other half is picking more up on the way home from work.
    A tip if you’ve got access to a stand mixer or food processor, you can ‘knead’ dough with these appliances and it makes bread making a lot easier! I bake several batches of yeasted bread each week and a decent stand mixer takes all the work out of it.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I would love to have a stand mixer. 🤔 Thanks for the tip.

  • @janeadams5207
    @janeadams5207 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This is the most impressive budget meal plan I have seen- looks delicious, as nutritious as possible! Seeing you make bagels makes it seem less impossible to me. I love the alternative perspective on how to treat these ingredients. The carrot pancakes look delicious. I would definitely make them

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Rocked it yet again! Do you ever make your own pasta? That’s on my list to start making my own. Lots of chickens being culled right now, but eggs are still cheap in my area. (For now) I’ve got your budget challenges playlist on while I DoorDash. So fun!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Thank you 😁 I've only made pierogies so far.
      Maybe I'll make pasta in the future. 🤔 DoorDash and Uber Eats is fun! You get to see the town and see what people are ordering 😂

  • @cherylannsmith7213
    @cherylannsmith7213 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I was looking at the bagel recipe yesterday! We always have bagels in the freezer but since we prefer bagels store bagels and prices in NY are so high now, I was thimk of doing this recipe. I am definitely going to try this and your carrot fritter recipe. Thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @azurite6452
    @azurite6452 Před 5 měsíci +2

    It takes someone truly special to have the creativity, knowledge and kindness in sharing these wonderful recipes. I really appreciate the time and effort too that you use in putting this all together in an appealing way. I reckon the nutrition in these recipes is still good given the tight budget and having little to work with. You even make it look enjoyable to prepare. Thank you! xx

  • @victoriastewart7116
    @victoriastewart7116 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Lol! I've tried a lot of your baking recipes and they've been really good! Especially the biscuits...😀

  • @lealeaj3662
    @lealeaj3662 Před 6 měsíci +5

    That was cute how u cut up that banana!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +2

      thanks. 😁 I was having a little fun. 😂

  • @saraherber1887
    @saraherber1887 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Bravo! Great video as always. I tried the bagels for dinner tonight. They were good and very thrifty! It is cold windy and snowy here. I feel a batch of congee coming on. I like to make mine on top of the wood stove.

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      sounds so cozy. I miss the snow. ❄️ I'm so glad you tried the bagels. Did you use any special topping?

    • @saraherber1887
      @saraherber1887 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes. I used black sesame seeds and granulated garlic. For my next batch, I am going to make mini bagels .Another viewer mentioned to not use frozen blueberries, but I have some dried blueberries I would like to try with some lemon zest. I would also like to try an addition of cheese as you mentioned. I will send you some snow if you would send some sunlight my way!

  • @patriciatzai
    @patriciatzai Před 6 měsíci +9

    Just going to nonchalantly flex with that banana I see...

  • @SauerPatchGardening
    @SauerPatchGardening Před 6 měsíci +2

    I work in a school kitchen and we make baked chick peas for the kids with cinnamon and sugar. They actually eat them! I like them too. I also like them savory, but, just another option, if someone is looking for a kinda healthy sweet treat.

  • @sheilafaurotelawhead4551
    @sheilafaurotelawhead4551 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You just are the most precious person-you literally make my Sunday. Those bagels! Going to try soon. Keep it up, girl ❤

  • @michellelaclair
    @michellelaclair Před 6 měsíci +1

    ALSO LIQUIFYING THE REMAINDER CHICKPEAS W/ H20& ADDED TO VINEGAR AND OIL CAN BE A SAVORY SAUCE FOR THE RICE

  • @denisemoody1177
    @denisemoody1177 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi M, I’m passing on a tip I use to stretch left overs , I’m a type 1 diabetic so its for people on a low carb diet. Combine about a cup of protein eg, mince, chicken or tofu cut up small (1/4 inch) , combine with 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 teaspoon each bicarbonate soda, 1 cup milk, baking powder, 1 egg, 1/2 cup frozen mix veg, p & s & any herb . Combine all and fry in non stick pan on med. heat for 7 min each side. Cut into 1/4’s serve with sauce, delicious! Love your channel, keep up the great work, cheers Denise ( Australia)

  • @janaanders5477
    @janaanders5477 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Excellent video! Super creative! Thank you for inspiring us!! 😊

  • @itiswell333
    @itiswell333 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing your baking journey, l did have a chuckle 😅, but appreciate that you didn't give up and persistence paid off, they looked very yummy when you baked them

  • @smegilligan77
    @smegilligan77 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Michelle - I always enjoy watching and I look for your videos. This set was so good! Bagels, carrot fritters - possibility with raisins - maybe even finely ground or chopped nuts! I will look forward to trying some of these. GOD BLESS! Enjoy your week. Stay safe!

  • @empresswb641
    @empresswb641 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Bagels look delicious 😋

  • @christinejunk8184
    @christinejunk8184 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Great video as always! Funny enough I was planning to make zucchini fritters this week but now I'm craving carrot ones. Will have to give yours a try. I've never tried making bagels with greek yogurt so will try that too! ;) Just a tip if there is a scale in the store, use it to weigh a few bags of the carrots--you'll find that some are more than the weight they are charging for and that little bit extra can really help if on a restricted budget! (not sure if Walmart has scales though but many grocery stores do).

  • @elizabethmay7262
    @elizabethmay7262 Před měsícem +1

    You are amazing. I cannot believe you are able to achieve the meals on such a small budget. Brilliant ❤

  • @makemoneysavemoneywithsharon
    @makemoneysavemoneywithsharon Před 6 měsíci +3

    Wow! Thanks for showing the good deals at Walmart!

  • @kippytx
    @kippytx Před 5 měsíci +2

    Amazing I was so pleased to see what you made

  • @rustyrosey
    @rustyrosey Před 6 měsíci +4

    Hello Michelle, I often hear you say that you are responding to various challenges. I have a challenge for you that I am trying myself because I am having surgery this summer and will be unable to work for 4 months whilst I recover so my food budget has to be dropped to 10 dollars per week. I am not counting my teas, lemonade, nor waters in this budget as I will have those prestocked in my pantry and freezer. I have tons of herbs and spices and oils etc. I only have Dollar Tree and Walmart as national chains near me. I need not only three smallish meals per day but two snacks, one a.m. one p.m. I need high protien, mid carb. I am not a fan of Indian spices--no offence to anyone, but they are not my personal preference, and I do not have the mobility nor manual dexterity to make my own noodles, breads, tortillas, etc. So this is my challenge to you if you choose to accept it: shopping at only Walmart or Dollar Tree for the week, $10, 21 meals, 14 snacks, high protien, mid carb, variety of meals if possible, no Indian inspired dishes, and no hand made carbs. Do you accept my challenge?

    • @DCB938
      @DCB938 Před 6 měsíci

      Rustyrosey… I found your challenge very interesting. I think I’ll try it for myself. Thanks for the idea

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      what are you thinking of when you say Indian spices? Also what is a mid carb count to you?

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      also do you like tofu?

  • @Gillie1946
    @Gillie1946 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I came across your video while looking for ways to save on groceries. I live in Australia and I know our wages are higher then yours but not that much. Your $5 stash would have cost me $13.88 at Woolworths. Eggs $3.75 Yoghurt $1.50 1 tomato .71 Frozen vegetables $2.50 Brown rice $2.50 Chickpeas $1.00 Carrots $1.20 and 1 banana .72. I think I would like my wages but your grocery prices. Thank you for an interesting video I'm going to try the bagels they look good.

  • @jodeanhearn6964
    @jodeanhearn6964 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Love this!!! Another great job!!!

  • @joanneborn8826
    @joanneborn8826 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Its sad that life has come down to this for alot of people. God bless America!

  • @cheriemonami
    @cheriemonami Před 6 měsíci +2

    Fabulous! Absolutely, fabulous!

  • @hmeerdink9606
    @hmeerdink9606 Před měsícem +1

    You amaze me with your creativity and resourcefulness. This was brilliant! Your videos are a gift. Thank you!

  • @wendoxia
    @wendoxia Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video Michelle! Such good choices!

  • @noteven3085
    @noteven3085 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love your content!! Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @sameoldsteph
    @sameoldsteph Před 6 měsíci +5

    Awesome video! I'm sad egg prices are increasing! Personally (in the San Diego area), I am still seeing dozens for under $2.50, but probably not for long. I was cracking up watching you make bagels - for all the bread baking I do, I have yet to attempt bagels! They are intimidating to me, though your recipe is very accessible. Baking breads and bagels has a fairly steep learning curve for sure! When I first started baking sourdough, I followed a lot of no knead recipes and would just dump the dough into a Dutch oven. I eventually learned how to work with dough and what it is supposed to look like, but I did bake nearly every day for 6 months before it started to click! I am inspired to try making bagels now!

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +3

      yes you should 👍 Yours would be a masterpiece compared to mine 😂 I'm such a novice. Although.....I was very happy with the outcome!

    • @sameoldsteph
      @sameoldsteph Před 6 měsíci +1

      I don't know about masterpiece, I will settle for tasty. :) And wow, bought eggs today and totally ate my words! Spent about 6 dollars a dozen as the cheapest I saw were Eggland's. Ouch!@@ArdentMichelle

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci

      @@sameoldsteph wow...that's high. Looking forward to tasting my new seed bread. 😋

  • @twinnish
    @twinnish Před 5 měsíci +1

    As always, you gave me some great idea. Thank you.

  • @gailgulliver8970
    @gailgulliver8970 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That was great Michelle some fantastic ideas ...xxx

  • @michellelaclair
    @michellelaclair Před 6 měsíci +2

    THX FOR THE RECIPE CHANNEL..... YOU REALLY ARE A MAJICIAN IN THE KITCHEN

  • @gracielaleon4543
    @gracielaleon4543 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love the menu and of course the price 👍

  • @wowtv101
    @wowtv101 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank You will try the recipes

  • @sandracarter7231
    @sandracarter7231 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gluten free is such a challenge! I get $52 in food stamps & $65 on my insurance otc/healthy foods card so $117..I get social security but have rent & other bills...I like your videos! Small crockpot meals would be good to see

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci

      I've been eating some gluten free foods. It's definitely more expensive. I made a short with one of my meals. I've discovered that I could easily go gluten free though.

  • @CathieG
    @CathieG Před 6 měsíci +3

    Wow 🤩 you did a lot with just $5 🥳🎉🥰

  • @justjet
    @justjet Před 6 měsíci +1

    Going to try your bagels and carrot fritters!! Great video. Thanks!

  • @severus9785
    @severus9785 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the bagel recipe!

  • @ireneroy8820
    @ireneroy8820 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You did Awesome!!

  • @tinashort9098
    @tinashort9098 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Yayyyyy!!!!! I love your videos so much!!! I’m getting ready to move in with my son so I’m going from cooking for 4 down to 2 and I always get so much inspiration from you!!! Thank you for all of your hard work!!!!!❤. I hope this new year brings your soul joy!!!

  • @sueperez21
    @sueperez21 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You are always so creative 🎉🎉 Carrot 🥕 soup and fritters. Never would have thought of that, but definitely want to try it. Great video. Love your meal plan here. ❤

  • @LisaHenderson-gy8lq
    @LisaHenderson-gy8lq Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crispy chick peas are the bomb!

  • @JordanHPonies
    @JordanHPonies Před 6 měsíci +2

    The bagel recipe is cool. I definitely want to try that

  • @kathleencurry9124
    @kathleencurry9124 Před 5 měsíci +1

    another option to replace the carrot fritters is chive/green onion pancakes. Maangchi has a really good recipe that I've made loads of times. :)

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 5 měsíci

      Great idea 👍 anything with onion is going to taste amazing!

  • @widowswatch6610
    @widowswatch6610 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Your meals were truly amazing. I really enjoyed this video…..

  • @sharp.9469
    @sharp.9469 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love this challenge, ( I watch all your meal challenges) this one was a winner, going to try carrot fritters. Your bagels looked way better than mine , when I tried them. Thanks again

  • @sorciere...
    @sorciere... Před 6 měsíci +3

    I'm going to try the carrot soup and fritters. They look yummy!

  • @earlenebrown7181
    @earlenebrown7181 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I loved how you made the bagels, I have only seen sourdough ones so I want too try them this way. Thanks!

  • @brendanstorey7005
    @brendanstorey7005 Před 6 měsíci +1

    That was out of this world🥰

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @barbarawalker3366
    @barbarawalker3366 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very nice video, Michelle! I love your ideas. I'm on a low-spend budget this month so this video was appreciated
    I'd like to try making fritters with carrots and maybe other veggies like zucchini, spaghetti squash, peppers, or butternut squash. And my son wants take a stab at baking some rye bread this week. Hmmm, rye bagels sound interesting. So, we'll be trying some new things in our house. Thanks for all your hard work. 😁❤️

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +2

      oh that rye bread sounds yummy 🤔 Glad you like this video!

  • @imthedailymaker
    @imthedailymaker Před 6 měsíci +3

    This was a great use of $5! 🧡🙏🏻✨

  • @stacytrejo1919
    @stacytrejo1919 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I guess now i have to try these bagels ❤

  • @paulawhitaker6322
    @paulawhitaker6322 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Michelle, don't feel bad about your baking skills. My bisquits always come out like hockey pucks, but I can do excellent casseroles!

  • @tvmojo
    @tvmojo Před 5 měsíci +1

    These look great! I would love some gluten free options on the fritters and bagels

  • @naty1012
    @naty1012 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was excellent

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The darn bagels look pretty! 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @charlottekearn5185
    @charlottekearn5185 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi Michelle, This all looked very good to me. That bagel recipe really interested me, I am going to try that, maybe even today. I did laugh when you were trying to form them but to me they looked professional. I love to bake and do it often, my waistline shows it . 🤣I wish I lived next door to you, I would give you lessons and you could show me the things you do that I don't do. Yeah, eggs went back down and now are rising again, but still nutrition wise its a great value. Thanks for recipes. Charlotte

    • @ArdentMichelle
      @ArdentMichelle  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Charlotte 😁 I would love to bake with you 🥰 that would be so fun. We would always be running each other food if we lived next door to each other! 😂 Hope you do try these, because they were very good. I'm definitely going to make these again, but I also want to try making them with bread flour.

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love the ease with which I can grade various foods in my grater. It was worth the money!