$5 Dinners • Realistic Budget Cooking • Aldi | Dollar Tree | Food Lion

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Hey y'all! In this video I took $5 to three different stores and purchased ingredients to make 3 different meals that cost only $5 each to make!
As always, I appreciate you all so so much!
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@iggielutz 5 месяцев назад

I’m 71 years old and have learned many new cooking, shopping tips and delicious recipes from your wonderful videos. Thank you!

@debimorsette1685 5 месяцев назад

This 70 yo agrees! 🤗

@janiedee6466 5 месяцев назад

So does this 75 year old!@@debimorsette1685

@justjet 5 месяцев назад

I'm 69 and I agree too!!

@jlcarter1975 5 месяцев назад

I love this type of video.

@mickeymousey1239 5 месяцев назад

going on 66, always cooked and love her videos too. cheers eat well.

@robertabrien845 5 месяцев назад

Lisa I'm a senior on a fixed income you have inspired me so much Thank You 😊

@mickeymousey1239 5 месяцев назад

most of us are. we dont have to eat crap exactly if we learn how to cook low cost meals like these.

@KittyKat-vb1nd 5 месяцев назад

The US is truly the world's most expensive third world country

@robinswan5831 5 месяцев назад

When I use those little rice packets I always add in some additional rice from the cabinet to stretch it! So easy!

@ThatLisaDawn 5 месяцев назад

Definitely a great idea!

@Trjlal 5 месяцев назад

Totally gonna steal this idea! 🙏🏻

@bonitagoodwin5086 5 месяцев назад

That's smart. Good tip. Thx.

@rivahcat8247 5 месяцев назад

Adding extra rice also helps stretch the seasoning to be less salty. Those prepackaged rices can be way over seasoned. Just be sure to add extra water to compensate for the additional rice.

@REALcatmom 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! What a great idea!

@LoriLindley-eu3qz 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for all your work filming and editing these videos. I know it's a lot of work. Much appreciated; you are awesome!

@ThatLisaDawn 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 💙

@anitafoss2133 5 месяцев назад

I am just always so happy to see a new video from you! Your presentation and budget consciousness is so enjoyable to watch and even at 60 years old, we're never too old to learn and laugh (pee household) and I can't wait to make the "budget sausage divan". Never thought about about using the pasta water and cream cheese, great idea!!! Thanks so much for all your time and efforts and also, thanks to Andrew and Mom for supporting you with your efforts.

@karenquick8737 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, Lisa! I really look forward to a new video coming out. You are a wonderful cook and I'm learning new recipes! PS... I love these kind of videos!!

@NanaPapa123 5 месяцев назад

Yes, you took the words right out of my mouth. :-)

@kimf442 5 месяцев назад

Yes 🙌 indeed 😊❤

@karenjones1897 5 месяцев назад

please do another 5 dollar dinner show - really appreciate your creativity and knowledge.

@MerryBee707 5 месяцев назад

I enjoyed comparing $5 meal plans from three different stores and your creativity is a real talent.

@mycupoverflows7811 5 месяцев назад

We have a family of 8 and I always feel like a Rockstar when I can get our dinner around $10 with variety, nutrition and leftovers!😍🤩

@wayydowneast 5 месяцев назад

You are my favorite of the budget content creators. I’m so happy you’re back to regularly posting again! I know unlike the others you work a full time job away from the internet, but that’s what also makes you so real with it. Love your stuff!!

@nancyanne1402 5 месяцев назад

I’ve definitely missed seeing Lisa’s regularly. She is closer to my type of cooking than most others.

@KateMoranHere 5 месяцев назад

Avocado trick: use a basic butter/dinner knife. If the avocado is ripe, it will work just fine - and you don't have to worry about a scary knife cutting accident.

@felisharivers4333 5 месяцев назад

Yes, do $5, Walmart, Dollar General and Harris Teeter

@violetvillard1347 5 месяцев назад

I'm so glad that you're back!! I missed you while you were gone. As someone who is physically disabled & on SSI-Disability I have learned alot from your videos like this one. You've taught me various ways to use my DT, DG, and other non-typical grocery stores to make it to my next actual grocery store trip. I have a DT within the radius of my mobility scooter, and now I can go there if needed & use this knowledge. Thanks, I'm definitely interested in more videos like this. ☺️

@clarecoleman801 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Lisa, we love your videos x You should have " buy me a coffee" or the like. Your hard work is appreciated x

@sharlagoodman7823 5 месяцев назад

Just love that Lisa Dawn. She is just a refreshing change from all the fake others I see.

@xingcat 5 месяцев назад

Everything looks great! I really appreciate the fact that you mention keeping the fat on the chicken because you like it and have no dietary reason to remove it. I think, in our fat-avoiding society, people are afraid to enjoy the fats that come with food, and chicken fat is one of the things that makes a dish so delicious!

@anitafoss2133 5 месяцев назад

Fat is flavor

@crazycatslave 5 месяцев назад

People tend to forget that some vitamins and minerals are fat soluble. So you need some fat in your diet to absorb them.

@marytinkcom8730 5 месяцев назад

You are so grounded and realistic. And a very good "not" professional cook - great techniques.

@11plus3 5 месяцев назад

I love watching these videos. It gives families choices when money is tight. There are so many foods I will not buy or eat. But I’m sure if we were broke and hungry I’d eat them. Thank you for your videos. You’re a sweetie.

@Mamaisawake 5 месяцев назад

The low pressure way you approach cooking is truly comforting for my depression

@lauracarpenter5283 5 месяцев назад

I'm in the hospital and bored out of my skull...so enjoy a little bit of Lisa Dawn's beautiful face and gentle voice to brighten my morning! I look forward to all of your videos. I wish you did more of them 😊

@user-lw3ql1ry3h 5 месяцев назад

Better said, for all of the terrible things on youtube, I'm sure you are helping many that are struggling to look forward to their meals.

@donnahazlett7305 5 месяцев назад

Gribenes...that's what the fried chicken skin bits are called. Yes, they are delicious. Absolutely love your videos.

@mickeymousey1239 5 месяцев назад

yummy is that a southern term?

@ashleymendoza28 5 месяцев назад

I just introduced my husband to gnocchi and he is in love with it. I’m so happy they have it at dollar tree because at Walmart it’s just over $3. I also always buy tortillas, beans and rice, and chicken broth from dollar tree. I love your videos!

@MissDelaware 3 месяца назад

Lisa I love your “no waste” approach you and your family have when cooking! Your food always looks awesome and never breaks the bank. Keep up the great videos!

@yvettec4271 5 месяцев назад

I love how you use beans often. We love beans and you inspire creativity in the kitchen.

@samanthadodd8112 5 месяцев назад

I love this video. Please do more. I'm going to try pasta with cream cheese and sauage this weekend. Thanks for the idea.

@Genna.K 5 месяцев назад

ANOTHER gift from Lisa!!! We appreciate ALL you do to share these with us!

@erinj9642 5 месяцев назад

I love these dollar amount challenge videos and using different stores. Thanks for sharing!

@KarenBowers4 5 месяцев назад

I really liked the idea of the three different stores and 5 dollar meals each. You did an excellent job making each unique.

@ShellyS2060 5 месяцев назад

You have saved my family from mac and cheese with tuna and peas with the sausage, cream cheese dish! Thank you for sharing ❤ from my house to yours!

@jeannelejeune1983 5 месяцев назад

I’m so glad to see you making videos for us more often. Your channel is my favorite for budget meals. So many of us need this during these hard times. I appreciate you so much. Tfs, these recipes. They look delicious!❤

@tracieschrock9519 5 месяцев назад

i always buy it in the casings and just remove the casing to use as ground meats

@anitafoss2133 5 месяцев назад

Same, as I have gotten older simply don't digest the casings as well.

@orangemarigold4594 5 месяцев назад

I Live just a little down the rd from you and I absolutely love your Channel!!!😊

@ksacosta69 5 месяцев назад

Yes! I love these types of videos! And you're creativity when combining ingredients. I'd never have thought to put that dollar tree list of ingredients together! Great job!!!

@amyc2349 5 месяцев назад

Yes love the grocery store idea please.

@karendiane5 5 месяцев назад

Hi Lisa, everything you make looks so delicious. I’m wondering if you follow recipes or do you just cook from the heart? You are so creative! I’ve said this before, but I want to say it again, I enjoy watching your videos because you have a calming vibe and you are a great teacher. ❤

@ThatLisaDawn 5 месяцев назад

When I’m just learning to cook something, I tend to read recipes and watch cooking videos of things I don’t know how to make, and then adapt those recipes to my preferred cooking methods/ingredients/spices/etc. Once I’m comfortable cooking an ingredient or combo of ingredients, I usually am very flexible in how I decide to prepare it.

@BCGirl822 5 месяцев назад

I’m so happy to see another vid! Thank you for your hard work!! ❤

@francesjacob5899 5 месяцев назад

I love watching your videos .. everything you cook looks delicious.. Make more videos !!! 😁

@user-lw3ql1ry3h 5 месяцев назад

Lisa Dawn, I think you do a great service with your videos.

@Diana-xm1dm 5 месяцев назад

Or camping...those rice packets would be very handy. I love camping. Thanks for sharing.

@lisamillercreates 5 месяцев назад

Such a wonderful budget video. I've actually made a few of your recipes this week. I love how you hit the food groups.

@wabilicious 5 месяцев назад

Hey love your channel 😊 thank you for sharing 🙂

@shannonwhite7605 5 месяцев назад

I LOVEEEEE YOUR VIDEOS Lisa!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 keep 'em coming!!❤️😋🍽🧅🧄🫑 appreciate your hard work & beautiful meals!🥘

@daisyd90 5 месяцев назад

All the recipes look delicious!

@irishollingsworth6535 5 месяцев назад

Hi Lisa i wanted to share something with you since you shop at food lion. If you shop at dollar general during the week on the bottom of your receipt you will receive a coupon that says $5 off $25 on saturday. That $5 coupon can be used at food lion on saturday because they except all competitors coupons. I usually get at least $30 worth of groceries give the coupon then enter my number for digitals and pay like $15 good luck😊

@juliehill8292 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love this style of video . Your idea's are so original and you make things I likely never would consider. They always look delicious and you make me want to try them. Thank you for putting so much effort into these videos, it is appreciated.

@hilariecalijo4643 5 месяцев назад

I agree, chicken thigh are the easiest to cook and they’re also my favorite! looks amazing

@MeloyKimberly 5 месяцев назад

I have been bingeing your old videos this week as I’ve been laying around sick. I am SO happy to see a new upload; you’ve made my day! ♥️

@karenholley8356 5 месяцев назад

I shop at Aldi almost exclusively, and have done so for 20 years. But, I don't like Aldi's ground bulk sausage. It has gristle in it. So, if you bite down on it, you may break a tooth (in my opinion). I have to go to Walmart to get a brand bulk sausage (gristle free). Also, I have found that I do not like the spice that is used in Italian sausage -- I think the spice is called Anise. It tastes like licorice to me. So, when I make Italian dishes, I use the bulk "brand" sausage (plus ground beef). Thanks, Lisa, for all your wonderful videos. Give a few pets and hugs to "the Loaf" for me!

@lorid1348 5 месяцев назад

yes I'd love to see more videos like this one! Good job as always Lisa!

@julsjewels3185 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos. You narrate so well. They flow nicely. Your recipes are creative.

@conniewach7872 5 месяцев назад

Yes, more plz.

@cindym7234 5 месяцев назад

I love these videos! They give me some great ideas for money saving dinners! Love from Texas ❤

@Gravy314 5 месяцев назад

What a wonderful service you are providing! With a big side of deliciousness. So much inspiration for attractive and tasty meals on a strict budget. We all want to feed our families beautiful, nutritious food. Thank you, Lisa - you are greatly appreciated.

@charitynordstrom5734 5 месяцев назад

I like the idea of getting the ingredients from different stores

@NoTanDiarioChronicles 5 месяцев назад

It be neat to see a Family Dollar vs Dollar General both a $5 Budget Version and a normal/realistic budget.

@heatherblanchard3456 5 месяцев назад

I love this style of video. Thank you. I made the smoked sausage gnocchi dish tonight. It was really yummy. Thank you.

@NiNitosix 5 месяцев назад

I’m going to make that second one first. We really like peas too. 😂 I did bust out laughing. I startled my husband when I did.

@anitafoss2133 5 месяцев назад

Lol, I'm so making that one too, only with some frozen spinach, but the "pee household " was priceless!

@NiNitosix 5 месяцев назад

@@anitafoss2133 yes, exactly what I was going to do. I have some in the freezer now. That was funny😆

@melindastookey3831 5 месяцев назад

These were great 5 dollar meals, look forward to more

@lindamuhl2854 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your videos. Am doing alot of lentil dishes now and bought a pressure cooker.

@janiebird76 5 месяцев назад

I wasn’t expecting to like these meals, but I gotta say they look yummy and filling. Good job! I will be trying them!

@OfficialAndreaHelms 5 месяцев назад

More of this. You do a wonderful job of teaching how and why you do something and what you can substitute for an ingredient. Love it!

@tamarasfavorites2116 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the new video!! I’m always excited to see them!! 😊

@anitafoss2133 5 месяцев назад

Same, a Lisa video is like getting mail that's not a bill or junk, it's like a letter or card from a friend. I have to get my own dinner etc., done and then grab a beverage of choice and watch it uninterrupted.

@tabiwatermelon961 5 месяцев назад

I am absolutely addicted to your videos! You are such a kind soul & your easy-going, make-it-work-with-what-we-have attitude is something I don’t see a lot of online. Definitely a breath of fresh air. Thank you for what you’re doing!

@ArtistAnnex 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Awesome ideas for a quick meal on a busy work night. Do you have Grocery Outlet down there? They are popping up in the burbs all around Philadelphia. Keep up the great content and Go Phillies!

@LoLoLifeinFlorida 5 месяцев назад

Do you have a video about work lunches? I'm staggering and burned out on sandwiches and take out. I bet you would have great ideas! ❤️

@lelandhawk6392 5 месяцев назад

Cook an extra dinner portion. Take it the next day for lunch.

@SurlyDeath 5 месяцев назад

Looks great! Thanks for always making it easy to follow and accessible!

@jamieking8011 5 месяцев назад

I usually roast chicken thighs in the oven on a rack so it is crispy crispy but your rice recipe looks really good.

@user-ik2rf1nw6f 5 месяцев назад

I love your videos. I do the same thing with my chicken skins.

@racheladams5299 5 месяцев назад

Great video gave me some ideas on what to cook. Would love to see more like this.

@toniscaglione7451 5 месяцев назад

YAY!!!! Thanks Lisa! You are such a pleasure to watch❤ LOVE to Andrew and Mama too!! 🥰

@r.k.2823 5 месяцев назад

Everything looked delish as always! Yes, please do another video using the other stores.

@kimtodd8710 5 месяцев назад

Lisa-I had to zoom in on what is written on the cutting board by the sink!!😂😂😂 Thanks for another great video. We have been making “carcass” soup every time we get a rotisserie chicken from Sam’s. We have you to thank for showing the basket to your instant pot along showing how we can freeze veggies scraps and make broth. Getting ready this week to start our winter milk jug seed starter. Can’t wait for the garden fresh vegetables.

@peggyaustin5238 5 месяцев назад

awesome job once again lisa

@lorribivens8399 5 месяцев назад

I love your videos and the fact that you remind people to use resources in our areas and the fact that everyone should be able to eat a tasty meal!!! Love you.

@aliceschmid9697 5 месяцев назад

Such a treat to get another video fom you so soon!!!!

@DRNMD12161 5 месяцев назад

I truly appreciate your videos!!!!! We are a family of 8 that is feeling crushed by these grocery prices, but you always give me a new idea to try on the cheap!!!

@ThingsAbove333 5 месяцев назад

Yes please, more videos like this one 🎉

@djz5456 5 месяцев назад

This was a great video Lisa! That Dollar Tree meal looked very filling. All three were great!

@jackieelmore6544 5 месяцев назад

I love your red bean container. I enjoy watching your videos!

@ednashaver3011 5 месяцев назад

I’m living on fixed income and your meals 3 of them feed me for a week. Also a lot of times I get the beans rice pasta from food bank so it’s a win win situation. More please.

@barbaranytes-baron7377 5 месяцев назад

Yea another great Lisa Dawn video! Always a treat. Thank you.

@jadesterc9047 Месяц назад

Wow, the pasta, peas, and cream cheese meal looks really good, and I never would have thought to combo those ingredients. Thank you!

@leighanneboles4386 5 месяцев назад

As always, delicious meal ideas, and delightful conversation from you! Thank you ❤

@stormysmom222 3 месяца назад

You make me not feel alone ❤. You see us folks who literally live in poverty. So thankful for you!

@anthonyterry8162 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos Lisa

@ThatLisaDawn 5 месяцев назад

💙💙💙

@meredithrae7938 5 месяцев назад

Michigan Aldi Sausage $2.45 Cream cheese $1.65 Pasta $1.09 Peas $0.75 Total $5.94 Love your videos Lisa!❤

@miachambers830 5 месяцев назад

Wish we had an Aldi near us..! I do wonder sometimes WHY some great markets and stores are situated WHERE they are..! We have the big supermarkets (SHAW’S and Stop & Shop). Our Dollar Tree is a disgrace..! No frozen or refrigerated food. No good containers..! Dollar general is the same as far as stick being in the aisles.. apparently there is very little ‘help’ despite so many people being out of work. 😠 I find myself ‘stocking’ shelves..! But I’m sure there is some sort of insurance regulations that preclude my doing that, legally..!! 🙄

@anonanon1982 5 месяцев назад

I’m so happy your channel is growing! You deserve it!! ❤

@bern84 5 месяцев назад

I’ve made gnocchi with instant mashed potatoes and flour. Very easy and very affordable also!

@brendatroy2843 Месяц назад

WOW!!! Just imagine if Lisa Dawn got her own 30 minute spot on a cable channel?????

@Nico-c3c 5 месяцев назад

More please !

@bug5317 5 месяцев назад

I am ALWAYS super impressed with your ability to budget! I LOVE Aldi and Dollar Tree. The salt and fat content etc of the ingredients aren't good for me with my medical issues but your ability to make really filling meals for a family is super impressive! Keep up the great work!

@carmenalinaiancu3738 2 месяца назад

It's so satisfying to watch you core and slice the avocado 😅 love asmr

@karlapalmer9328 5 месяцев назад

I would love to see another #5 dinners from 3 additional stores. Ty!

@joybeetz8256 5 месяцев назад

you are the absolute best. I learn new things every time I watch you.

@marketavymazalova4341 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for new ideas❤ I try to feed my family with very tight budget right now and I rewatch all of your videos to motivate me to keep going and to cook new meals to avoid boredom. I love your channel.

@mamadoom9724 5 месяцев назад

I love your cooking videos more than any others. Great idea for using the gnocchi. The same thing would probably be good with those pierogis from grocery outlet instead of the gnocchi. I always struggle with ways to prepare both gnocchi and pierogies.

@lisablack9634 5 месяцев назад

Like the video and your ideas to do more. Thank you.

@deniseredman4565 5 месяцев назад

I don't have much to say other than just "Thank You" for your work and time. Even if I don't need to make these recipes or want to make these recipes, You are really good at what you are doing :) Keep up the good work, it's enjoyable to watch.

@CarFreeKC 5 месяцев назад

I got several of those Melinda's sauces in little minis for $1 at Walmart. They also had three interesting options for ketchup that were 4oz for $1 each.

@TheBlushedBeauty 5 месяцев назад

I would love to see another dollar tree garden/growing video from you again this year. Or many of them. It was a great way to encourage people to try to grow some food at home which ultimately saves a ton of money on fresh healthy ingredients. Dollar tree seeds or even seed saving from store produce then growing those into plants 🪴 for more food. I love how resourceful and encouraging you are. ❤