You did great! You only spent 8.39 you had 1.61 left. A couple of tips for you guys. Oatmeal is a great way to extend hamburger. I use 1/2 cup dry oatmeal to 3/4 to 1 pound raw burger mash into 3 or 4 burgers, they don't shrink and no one can tell it's in there. I also add oatmeal to hamburger when I'm making chili it just absorbs all that chili flavor and thickens the chili so nice and adds bulk for pennies. But you did great at 2.80 per recipe .46 cents a serving. Very good job.
I watch a lot of budget meal challenges And I was pleasantly surprised w your meals as it’s not the usual shredded fajita chicken, rice and beans. Chicken pot pie was a great variation from the usual baked ones
I’m so happy that you used lentils! I’ve recently bought them for the first time and frankly have been a little scared to open the bag...thank you for giving me the inspiration!❤️
One of the best and healthiest budget meal plans I've seen! I also love the use of lentils, which are one of my favorite proteins. I'm a vegetarian and can easily sub in veggie chicken or chickpeas for your chicken pot pies, and no need to add meat to your two lentil dishes. Thanks for the great video and keep them coming!
You have some awesome ideas. My family has been eating alot of homemade thanks to you! You motivate me to cook AND to save a little money. Thanks for being you!
All your meals looked great, I think I will get into making some beans this winter .. Those look amazing and would be a great meal on a cold snowy day ... Have a great day Julia ..
adding lentals to stretch meat is brilliant, I never thought of it. Thanks so much for the awesome work you put into these videos!!!!! Especially right now funds are tight for many people and this is all nourishing food and food for the soul. Thanks again!
I just absolutely love these vides that you do!! During these crazy times, showing people that you can make a healthy meal on a budget!! Great job once again!!
These looked like regular meals. I'm glad you were able to do this challenge successfully for your family. Occasionally, it's good for us to see the frugal side for ourselves. It keeps us humble and helps us understand the needs of others during difficult times. Hope you and your family are well. Hugs. 🤗
I totally agree with you it’s always great to remember to be frugal! I hope you’re doing well and had a wonderful weekend🥰 It’s starting to cool down here in Utah
Great ideas. Love these will try for my family. I have an 12 year old . We started later having children. He's are one and only. Stay safe. Thanks Jennifer 🤩❤️
I’m going to try your chicken pot pies! Another budget friendly dinner I like to make is chicken and rice. I make mine with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rice pilaf (rice-a-roni brand) and I can of cream of chicken soup. Shred the chicken, mix in the cooked rice pilaf and add the soup all together. It’s a southern favorite.
You are not alone I’m also in a lunch rut a lot of the time! I actually posted a lunch video a couple weeks ago. Here’s this link to it (: (I’ll make another here soon) czcams.com/video/Hg8EJsN5Z60/video.html
Hi my friend, these are great budget recipes. I am definitely going to try them. When i saw you rolling out the pie crust, I was expecting you to make a pie sized chicken pot pie. The mini hand held pies are a great change Very creative. 💕
I always keep canned chicken breast on hand in my fridge. Lately I've been having chicken salad sandwiches, it can also be used for tacos, burritos, soups, anything you need cooked chicken for. It's so tender and yummy. You did a fantastic job on this challenge. tfs 💗💗💗
All of that sounds delicious! I actually haven’t had a chicken salad sandwich in so long but now I have to make one this week thank you so much for that suggestion :-)
@@JuliaPacheco I've been craving them lately, and the canned chicken makes it so easy and convenient. But you could also just use left over chicken you roast. I keep mine simple using mayo, celery, onions and salt and pepper. I keep the cans of chicken in the fridge so they are always ready for a quick lunch :) Have a Happy weekend ! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
This is amazing!! We keep a super tight grocery budget and i can stretch a dollar, but it’s really fun to see what you chose and what you can do with it!
@@JuliaPacheco Thank you, I did... Took our youngest to college for her final year; empty nesters again, but no worries she will move back; rent free; so she can focus on a job an situating her finances... Young people like yourself are wonderful role models in "frugalness" (if that's a real word)... Keep it up! Thank you for all your efforts!
When I saw your video a few weeks ago, I had to try the mini pot pies! I just finished eating two! They were easy (what I liked most about the recipe) and delicious! I'm taking for my lunches at work this coming week so I hope they hold up! Thanks!!
Hey sweetie, once again playing catchup and got the idea that when you drained the can of chicken you could have used that liquid and added it to your lentils for extra flavor or used it to make a dipping gravy for your pies. They turned out so good looking! I have never eaten lentils but bought some recently and I wanna try this dish and another honey baked lentils I saw on April's Home channel, cause I am a sucker for baked beans. You young ladies are so awesome with your knowledge and bravery to try the unknown!! Absolutely adore y'all, God Bless and big HUGS, Marilyn!
Thank you thank you for the great recipes! I have just recently been buying lentils and didn't really know what to do with them. You just gave me some great ideas! I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing!
Always excited to get the notification of a new video!! I love the idea of those chicken pot pies!! I just bought a can of that chicken to try so I think I'll try that recipe and share with the grands!! I also found a bag of lentils on the clearance rack of my local store too and have never them so I appreciate those recipes also!! This video was meant to be🙂 Have a blessed weekend and take care of you!
The recipes look awesome and I’m definitely gonna try the chicken pot pies but dang that ground meat draining hack is so genius!! Using that from now on, I seriously hate having to drain meat
I would not have thought to use the pie crust that way. Lentils! I forgot about those, and I love them. I need to make those. I love these kinds of videos! 😊
@@JuliaPacheco Julia, you should go and watch See Mindy Mom's budget challenge videos as well if you haven't already. She also has some really good creative ones like yourself and I think you'd enjoy them. :)
Very clever meal ideas Julia! I am going to do these. I would eat any of them. Pot pies are my favorite! I would love to see more of these types of videos.....Thanks!
At my home we love eating lentils. I cut up tomatoes, onions, chorizo, jalapeño peppers, hot dogs, bacon and I cook it all together before putting into the pot of lentils.
Oh wowwww I wonder if I would like it in my chicken pot pie recipe??? I’ve never tried canned chicken but what a great way to use it!!! I’m so excited I’m going to try these in my air fryer 🥰💕🙌🇨🇦
Had concerns, too, Vanessa. But do want to say I used canned chicken for chicken soup and was delicious. My husband never guessed the chicken was canned! Hope that's helpful.
I always keep some canned chicken breast on hand in my fridge. It makes great chicken salad sandwiches, and you can use it any way you want especially for quick meals like tacos, burittos, soups, pasta salads, anything you need cooked chicken in. It's inexpensive, delicious, already cooked, tender, and ready to go when you need it. :)
@@JuliaPacheco if you ever want to change up the lentil soup and enjoy a something different. I make mine the same way you do but I add a little curry powder to them. Sometimes some diced jalapenos or will add those just to my bowl. They are delicious and filling. If I have a potato or sweet potato I need to used up I'll dice it up an throw it into the lentils.
Another amazing shopping trip! I am going to try making those mini chicken pot pies! But I agree I am not sure about the chicken in a can. I will look for cheaper chicken in the fresh section! I love the recipes you make!
I liked your lentil recipes. Have cooked them, but am not fond and trying to eat them more because they have such great fiber with low net carbs and some protein. Thanks for sharing.
one idea: I don't use as much tomato based sauces due to my age (much more acid reflux with acid based sauces)--in place of tomato based sauces, I often go to the inexpensive salad dressing isle--you can use italian dressing as a base for a lot of soups/sauces, and also ranch dressing--as well as many other types of cheap dressings...
If you've never cooked lentils before just know that they cook pretty quickly, faster than beans. I was surprised the 1st time I made them! Julia, I'd have never thought to use sausage with the lentils that way, I always used smoked meat of some sort. I know it didn't fit with the $10 challenge, but on a regular budget, I'd like some cut carrots in that sausage & lentil dish...yum! And they would pretty it up some too!
That sounds so delicious with carrots and veggies in the lentils! You are definitely right they Cook so much quicker than beans I was surprised my first time cooking them as well💜
Made the lentil soup and chicken hand pies tonight. I added half an onion to each but other than that, made to recipe. Both turned out to be very easy to make and taste very good.
Hey sweetie. These looked great! I'm gonna try the chicken pot pies but maybe with your pizza dough recipe, because I don't have any pie dough. The two lentil recipes looked really good too, and I think I have a bag of those and sausage. So, once again, you've given me good stuff to work with. Stay safe, take care & have a blessed weekend honey.
Julia! You nailed this challenge 🥳I can’t wait to make the mini pot pies! But not with canned chicken because of that smell when I take the lid off😄is that why it’s not your favorite either? Also-go sisters! My sister is my BFF
Haha I’m laughing because I have the same issue when opening the can 😂 I think this would be amazing with fresh chicken 😍 yesssss yay for sisters they are the best 😊
@@JuliaPacheco yes I am thank you for asking. I just love all your videos thank you for making them I know takes a lot of time . Keep them coming great job !!!
Those little chicken pot pies are so cute. Great idea to stretch the filling. I usually top the chicken pot pie with the pie crust. I like this idea so everyone gets a little bit more pie crust this way.
Love all ur recipes. Just can’t do chicken in a can. I tried it once years ago & it was gamey & aluminum tasting. Gag city. So I use fresh chicken. Great recipes though!
What fantastic ideas, Julia! Am eager to try all 3, especially the lentils. Think I'll try with Mediterranean seasoning. Mmmmm. Thank you! Barb. Also, quick question:. Loving your videos and ideas. Trying to binge watch and want to start from the beginning. Do you recall, roughly, when you first started posting? TY again.
You made great choices using just $10. I had to laugh when i saw the candy you bought. Another woman i follow on here has the same candy! By the way your daughter is adorable!
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You did great! You only spent 8.39 you had 1.61 left. A couple of tips for you guys. Oatmeal is a great way to extend hamburger. I use 1/2 cup dry oatmeal to 3/4 to 1 pound raw burger mash into 3 or 4 burgers, they don't shrink and no one can tell it's in there. I also add oatmeal to hamburger when I'm making chili it just absorbs all that chili flavor and thickens the chili so nice and adds bulk for pennies. But you did great at 2.80 per recipe .46 cents a serving. Very good job.
Lentils are the BEST. Fast, cheap and so versatile!
Yesss girl 🥰
I grew up eating lentils my mom would like throw in some bacon and onions and some cilantro and we would have on the side some eggs🥰
That sounds absolutely delicious i’ll have to try it like that! I hope you have a wonderful day Taila 🥰
That sounds delicious! Definitely trying this out 😋😋😋 Thank you for the suggestion
So glad I found your video’s. I’m 68 live alone and on Social Security. So these videos are so helpful.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I’m so happy that these meals were helpful😊❤️
I watch a lot of budget meal challenges And I was pleasantly surprised w your meals as it’s not the usual shredded fajita chicken, rice and beans. Chicken pot pie was a great variation from the usual baked ones
I really appreciate your kindness Karen thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend :-)
I’m so happy that you used lentils! I’ve recently bought them for the first time and frankly have been a little scared to open the bag...thank you for giving me the inspiration!❤️
Lentils are so delicious especially with onions and garlic for flavor yum 😍
One of the best and healthiest budget meal plans I've seen! I also love the use of lentils, which are one of my favorite proteins. I'm a vegetarian and can easily sub in veggie chicken or chickpeas for your chicken pot pies, and no need to add meat to your two lentil dishes. Thanks for the great video and keep them coming!
I definitely agree with you they are amazing! Have a wonderful week :-)
I love how much move confident your voice is becoming! You have great ideas and I love your videos!
You just made my day Abby! thank you so much I hope you’re doing well :-)
You have some awesome ideas. My family has been eating alot of homemade thanks to you! You motivate me to cook AND to save a little money. Thanks for being you!
Awww you made my day! Thank you so much Melissa! Have a wonderful weekend :-)
All your meals looked great, I think I will get into making some beans this winter .. Those look amazing and would be a great meal on a cold snowy day ... Have a great day Julia ..
Thank you so much Rhonda I hope your weekend went well! Speaking of snow wow holy cold 💜
I have NEVER seen anyone using lentils this way - it IS refreshing!! This is a hard month for me and I have tons of lentils. Thank you so much!
It adds so much flavor to the lentils :-) I hope you’re doing well thank you so much for the support it means so much to me!
adding lentals to stretch meat is brilliant, I never thought of it. Thanks so much for the awesome work you put into these videos!!!!! Especially right now funds are tight for many people and this is all nourishing food and food for the soul. Thanks again!
You are so sweet to me Gina! I hope you have a wonderful Saturday :-)
I just absolutely love these vides that you do!! During these crazy times, showing people that you can make a healthy meal on a budget!! Great job once again!!
Thank you so much Patricia! You are so sweet. I hope you all are doing well 💜
What a fun idea for chicken pot pies! My kids would love them. I'm definitely going to make those. Love the great ideas, thanks!!!
You can stuff anything pretty much in the mini pies! I’m sure even pizza filling would be good (:
@@JuliaPacheco ohhhhh great idea, again, thank you!!!
These looked like regular meals. I'm glad you were able to do this challenge successfully for your family. Occasionally, it's good for us to see the frugal side for ourselves. It keeps us humble and helps us understand the needs of others during difficult times.
Hope you and your family are well. Hugs. 🤗
I totally agree with you it’s always great to remember to be frugal! I hope you’re doing well and had a wonderful weekend🥰 It’s starting to cool down here in Utah
@@JuliaPacheco It's been very humid here in our state. We were under tornado warnings one afternoon, but it went around our community. Thankful!
Great ideas. Love these will try for my family.
I have an 12 year old . We started later having children.
He's are one and only. Stay safe. Thanks Jennifer 🤩❤️
I’m sure he is absolutely perfect 💜 thank you so much Jennifer I hope you have a wonderful day 😊
We already love lentils. Great new ideas, thank you! Love the easy mini hand pies. 😍
Thank you so much lentils are super delicious I agree have a wonderful day my friend :-)
AWESOME and I love being able to make the food stretch for more than 1 meal!!❤
Thank you so much I hope you’re doing well Terri :-)
We do the paper towel too. It's the best way to get oil or water out of the pot.
I’m going to try your chicken pot pies!
Another budget friendly dinner I like to make is chicken and rice. I make mine with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rice pilaf (rice-a-roni brand) and I can of cream of chicken soup. Shred the chicken, mix in the cooked rice pilaf and add the soup all together.
It’s a southern favorite.
Your chicken and rice dish sounds so yummy! I think I’ll give it a try! I love the rice-a-roni brand it’s yummy ❤️
Tip: rinse lentils under cold running water before adding to the pan. Also a good moment to check for small pebbles.
Thanks for that (:
Those little chicken pot pies are so cute! And I bet they’re delicious!
I totally need to start buying lentils more! These were amazing ideas for so cheap too 😊
Yes you do ❤️
Love the paper towel trick! And I would love a video focused on lunches ... I have been in such a rut for lunches .. I need some inspiration!
You are not alone I’m also in a lunch rut a lot of the time! I actually posted a lunch video a couple weeks ago. Here’s this link to it (: (I’ll make another here soon) czcams.com/video/Hg8EJsN5Z60/video.html
Hi my friend, these are great budget recipes. I am definitely going to try them. When i saw you rolling out the pie crust, I was expecting you to make a pie sized chicken pot pie. The mini hand held pies are a great change
Very creative. 💕
Thank you so much Sue! The little pies are just so much fun (: I hope you are doing well 💜
I love how simple these meals are. I definitely need to make those pot pies. My kids would love those.
You are so kind thank you so much Sable! I hope you had a wonderful weekend :-)
Thanks for the hint for removing grease from a pan. I would never have thought of that. Have a blessed weekend.
Hey seriously so helpful I hope you’re doing well Leslie (:
I always keep canned chicken breast on hand in my fridge. Lately I've been having chicken salad sandwiches, it can also be used for tacos, burritos, soups, anything you need cooked chicken for. It's so tender and yummy. You did a fantastic job on this challenge. tfs 💗💗💗
All of that sounds delicious! I actually haven’t had a chicken salad sandwich in so long but now I have to make one this week thank you so much for that suggestion :-)
@@JuliaPacheco I've been craving them lately, and the canned chicken makes it so easy and convenient. But you could also just use left over chicken you roast. I keep mine simple using mayo, celery, onions and salt and pepper. I keep the cans of chicken in the fridge so they are always ready for a quick lunch :) Have a Happy weekend ! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
I love lentils. They are flavorful. Thanks again for some user friendly recipes in these uncertain times.❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so much Debi! I hope you are doing well 💜
This is amazing!! We keep a super tight grocery budget and i can stretch a dollar, but it’s really fun to see what you chose and what you can do with it!
I really appreciate it thank you so much Kathryn 💜
You keep on doing it very impressive. Those mini pot pies look great. Thank you for existing.
You just made my day thank you so much my friend! I hope you’re staying safe and healthy have a blessed weekend :-)
@@JuliaPacheco i am staying safe and trying to spread a little positive vibes.keep on rockin and be your best you.
Great ideas!! Keep it up; your a wonderful role model for our youth in doing these
Thank you so much Wendy I hope you had a wonderful week :-)
@@JuliaPacheco Thank you, I did... Took our youngest to college for her final year; empty nesters again, but no worries she will move back; rent free; so she can focus on a job an situating her finances... Young people like yourself are wonderful role models in "frugalness" (if that's a real word)... Keep it up! Thank you for all your efforts!
When I saw your video a few weeks ago, I had to try the mini pot pies! I just finished eating two! They were easy (what I liked most about the recipe) and delicious! I'm taking for my lunches at work this coming week so I hope they hold up! Thanks!!
This makes me unbelievably happy to hear that you tried them and enjoyed them I really do appreciate it I hope you have a wonderful day :-)
As always, you make eating on a budget look delicious!
You are such a sweet person Theresa ❤️
Hey sweetie, once again playing catchup and got the idea that when you drained the can of chicken you could have used that liquid and added it to your lentils for extra flavor or used it to make a dipping gravy for your pies. They turned out so good looking! I have never eaten lentils but bought some recently and I wanna try this dish and another honey baked lentils I saw on April's Home channel, cause I am a sucker for baked beans. You young ladies are so awesome with your knowledge and bravery to try the unknown!! Absolutely adore y'all, God Bless and big HUGS, Marilyn!
You always have the best suggestions Marilyn thank you so much! I hope you are doing well and had a wonderful weekend 💜
Thank you thank you for the great recipes! I have just recently been buying lentils and didn't really know what to do with them. You just gave me some great ideas! I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Carla! I hope you are doing well and enjoy your lentils 💜
Always excited to get the notification of a new video!! I love the idea of those chicken pot pies!! I just bought a can of that chicken to try so I think I'll try that recipe and share with the grands!! I also found a bag of lentils on the clearance rack of my local store too and have never them so I appreciate those recipes also!! This video was meant to be🙂 Have a blessed weekend and take care of you!
You are such a good friend Lorrie! Thank you so much. I’m sure your grands are darling 💜 have a blessed weekend ❤️
Thank you for your delicious and great ideas for budget friendly recipes!
I really appreciate you have a very blessed weekend :-)
The recipes look awesome and I’m definitely gonna try the chicken pot pies but dang that ground meat draining hack is so genius!! Using that from now on, I seriously hate having to drain meat
Thank you so much I totally agree with the draining meat it drives me crazy and doing it with the paper towel is so simple 💜
Everything looks so yummy, thanks so much
Thank you so much Christeen! Have a blessed day 💜
Love these ideas!!! You’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE the grease trick.
Omg that paper towel trick is awesome! You rock julia🌼🙂❤️
You are so sweet to me thank you so much (:
Trying to stretch my grocery budget this month and your videos are great!! Thank you!!
That is so awesome to hear, thank you so much :-)
Minature chicken pot pies look wonderful! Love your budget challenges! You are so creative with the dishes!
Thank you so much Erin I hope you have a wonderful week :-)
I would not have thought to use the pie crust that way. Lentils! I forgot about those, and I love them. I need to make those.
I love these kinds of videos! 😊
You are so sweet I appreciate you so much over here at my channel have a wonderful weekend :-)
@@JuliaPacheco Julia, you should go and watch See Mindy Mom's budget challenge videos as well if you haven't already. She also has some really good creative ones like yourself and I think you'd enjoy them. :)
Love love love thses extreme challenges
You are so sweet Whitney! I hope you’re doing well :-)
You are the best to ever do it 💕
Thank you husband :-)
Very clever meal ideas Julia! I am going to do these. I would eat any of them. Pot pies are my favorite! I would love to see
more of these types of videos.....Thanks!
Thank you so much sweet friend! I hope your weekend was great 💜
Wow, 15,000 subscribers, I am sure you will make it to 100,000+, I am rooting for you! Keep up the good work, your content is great ❤️
You are such a good friend to me Danielle! I’m just still blown away that people watch my videos! Thank you so much for being here for me ❤️
You’re amazing girl! Great ideas 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much my friend ❤️
Thank you so many budget meals are years old.
You got some great deals! New to your channel, can't wait to see more. I lOVE lentil soup. We also use them in chili
Welcome here I appreciate you being here so much! Have a wonderful week 💜
I’m impressed, thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much I appreciate you ❤️
Great suggestions! This is such an important topic to be discussing right now. I really enjoyed the video!
Thank you so much (:
I love your ideas!! Great recipes. We love frozen veggies too!!
Thank you my sweet friend I hope you’re doing well :-)
7:09 you even made the beans with a few toppings look so yummy. I should cook more often. It would save me tons!!!
It's an amazing act when you can make lentils look good!! great vid
You are so kind to me I really appreciate it :-)
Love it!!!! Lentils are so good :*) The little pot pies look delicious. TY for the inspiration!!! Have a great weekend!!!
Thank you so much my sweet friend I hope you are doing well and have a great Saturday :-)
You are awesome... thanks for the videos
Everything looks delicious!
Thank you so much I appreciate you being over here :-)
At my home we love eating lentils. I cut up tomatoes, onions, chorizo, jalapeño peppers, hot dogs, bacon and I cook it all together before putting into the pot of lentils.
Adding cilantro to lentils, plus your choice of vegetables leads to a great dinner!
Oh wowwww I wonder if I would like it in my chicken pot pie recipe??? I’ve never tried canned chicken but what a great way to use it!!! I’m so excited I’m going to try these in my air fryer 🥰💕🙌🇨🇦
Had concerns, too, Vanessa. But do want to say I used canned chicken for chicken soup and was delicious. My husband never guessed the chicken was canned! Hope that's helpful.
I always keep some canned chicken breast on hand in my fridge. It makes great chicken salad sandwiches, and you can use it any way you want especially for quick meals like tacos, burittos, soups, pasta salads, anything you need cooked chicken in. It's inexpensive, delicious, already cooked, tender, and ready to go when you need it. :)
It’s definitely yummy 😘
I love your grocery budget challenge videos!! 😍
You are so sweet Jana I hope you have a wonderful weekend :-)
I love your ideas. Thanks for sharing them.
Thank you so much Deborah I really appreciate your support I hope you have a wonderful day 💜
@@JuliaPacheco if you ever want to change up the lentil soup and enjoy a something different. I make mine the same way you do but I add a little curry powder to them. Sometimes some diced jalapenos or will add those just to my bowl. They are delicious and filling. If I have a potato or sweet potato I need to used up I'll dice it up an throw it into the lentils.
Another amazing shopping trip! I am going to try making those mini chicken pot pies! But I agree I am not sure about the chicken in a can. I will look for cheaper chicken in the fresh section! I love the recipes you make!
Thank you so much Kerri! I really appreciate it so much 💜
Ingenious with the pot pies!
Great challenge and I love just the color of your dutch oven. 😍
You are so sweet Tamara! I found it at Walmart I absolutely love the color too :-) have a wonderful Friday!
Julia I’ve been on the hunt for it but it’s sold out everywhere. 😭🤦🏽♀️😩 This color is my signature kitchen color so I will not be deterred! 😬
Great video! I actually bought two bags of lentils when COVD first started and was wondering what to do with them. 💕💕
Yes that is a perfect idea for lentils I think you would enjoy them have a wonderful day :-)
I liked your lentil recipes. Have cooked them, but am not fond and trying to eat them more because they have such great fiber with low net carbs and some protein. Thanks for sharing.
I love your channel thanks for sharing, I will be definitely be trying that chicken pot pie recipe
Thank you so much Nyla you are such a sweetie 💜
one idea: I don't use as much tomato based sauces due to my age (much more acid reflux with acid based sauces)--in place of tomato based sauces, I often go to the inexpensive salad dressing isle--you can use italian dressing as a base for a lot of soups/sauces, and also ranch dressing--as well as many other types of cheap dressings...
Thank you so much for this idea Dana I’ll definitely keep it in mind! I hope you’re doing well :-)
The grease hack got you my subscription GIRL!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯
Hahahahaha yesssssss ❤️😂❤️😂❤️
If you've never cooked lentils before just know that they cook pretty quickly, faster than beans. I was surprised the 1st time I made them!
Julia, I'd have never thought to use sausage with the lentils that way, I always used smoked meat of some sort.
I know it didn't fit with the $10 challenge, but on a regular budget, I'd like some cut carrots in that sausage & lentil dish...yum! And they would pretty it up some too!
That sounds so delicious with carrots and veggies in the lentils! You are definitely right they Cook so much quicker than beans I was surprised my first time cooking them as well💜
I"ve never thought to make the c hicken pot pie as smaller ones!
The canned chicken stretches more when you take a fork and chop/shred those chunks.
Wash lentils, rice and beans before using.
That paper towel trick was great!
Thank you so much it is a timesaver for sure. I hope you’re doing well :-)
Made the lentil soup and chicken hand pies tonight. I added half an onion to each but other than that, made to recipe. Both turned out to be very easy to make and taste very good.
I’m so happy to hear the feedback! Adding the onion would be delicious u are right 💜
Awesome job. I love your 10.00 challenges. Keep them coming please.
Thank you so much Sally I really appreciate it ❤️
Hi from New Zealand, i love your ideas! Baby girl is so cute!
Yay my New Zealand friend thank you so much have a wonderful weekend :-)
The scraps of pastry I would of sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and baked as a sweet treat. I love the pot pie idea
That is a wonderful idea thank you Kim :-)
I absolutely love the mini chicken pot pies. This week has been sorta stressful with the kids back in school. I will be making them tomorrow.
I hope you enjoy them and you are doing great as a mom I’m sure you have so much going on but you rock 💜
Julia Pacheco thanks for the uplifting comment. ✨💙🤗
Hey sweetie. These looked great! I'm gonna try the chicken pot pies but maybe with your pizza dough recipe, because I don't have any pie dough. The two lentil recipes looked really good too, and I think I have a bag of those and sausage. So, once again, you've given me good stuff to work with. Stay safe, take care & have a blessed weekend honey.
You are wonderful to me Deb! Thank you so much for being here and being so kind! Have a blessed day 😘
You did a great job on these meals!
Thank you!! 😊
Julia! You nailed this challenge 🥳I can’t wait to make the mini pot pies! But not with canned chicken because of that smell when I take the lid off😄is that why it’s not your favorite either? Also-go sisters! My sister is my BFF
Haha I’m laughing because I have the same issue when opening the can 😂 I think this would be amazing with fresh chicken 😍 yesssss yay for sisters they are the best 😊
thanks Julia, another great video and excellent tips :)
Thank you so much my sweet friend I hope you are doing well :-)
@@JuliaPacheco yes I am thank you for asking. I just love all your videos thank you for making them I know takes a lot of time . Keep them coming great job !!!
Got my hubby to subscribe. So now we watch and enjoy your videos together! ❤
Aw Lisa you and your hubby are so kind to me! Thank you for the support it means a lot 💜
Nice meals, Julia. Thanks. We can stick to a budget and eat well😀👍🏽❤️🇵🇹
Thank you so much Maria :-)
Those little chicken pot pies are so cute. Great idea to stretch the filling. I usually top the chicken pot pie with the pie crust. I like this idea so everyone gets a little bit more pie crust this way.
I love your idea I have to try it thank you so much Yvette! ❤️
I'm going to try the chicken pot pie recipe, It looks like fun to make, I hope you are doing well, Julia, Tfs. Hugs to Brimley!!
I really hope you enjoy it Debora have a wonderful weekend :-)
Great video do more cheap meals please.beautiful pots and pans too
Thank you so much for the suggestion I will be making more soon :-)
Love all ur recipes. Just can’t do chicken in a can. I tried it once years ago & it was gamey & aluminum tasting. Gag city. So I use fresh chicken. Great recipes though!
better than most budget dinner videos. thank you
That is really nice of you thank you so much I appreciate it! :-)
What fantastic ideas, Julia! Am eager to try all 3, especially the lentils. Think I'll try with Mediterranean seasoning. Mmmmm. Thank you! Barb. Also, quick question:. Loving your videos and ideas. Trying to binge watch and want to start from the beginning. Do you recall, roughly, when you first started posting? TY again.
Thank you so much Barb I’m sure Mediterranean seasoning would be delicious! I started posting what’s for dinner videos last September :-)
Omg, I am so making those pot pies!
So creative
Thanks 💜
The mini chicken pot pie hand pies are a great idea. I will definitely try these next time instead of making a large pot pie.
It is so fun I’m sure you’ll enjoy them ❤️I hope your doing well!
Pro tip: for the pie crusts, you can also use milk, buttermilk, cream or egg white to the outside to make it brown 🙃
That’s a wonderful idea thanks Shannon ❤️
You made great choices using just $10. I had to laugh when i saw the candy you bought. Another woman i follow on here has the same candy! By the way your daughter is adorable!
This is so funny! thanks😀
All looks yummy. Might try the Chicken pot pie ones. 🙂