20 Meals for $25 | EASY and Delicious Recipes | Cheap Meal Ideas

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I picked up about $25 in groceries and made 5 easy and delicious dinners for the week!
For the full grocery list and recipes, head on over to my blog:
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@lorimartin3724 8 дней назад

This Wisconsinite thanks you for picking our cheese. My family had a dairy farm in northern WI for many generations. My favorite saying is that you can never have too much cheese.

@LauraLegge 8 дней назад

Yes!! I recently went to Wisconsin and tried the cheese for the first time and I have to it was incredible! I agree, you can never have enough cheese 😄

@Magdalena287 2 месяца назад

I know you said during your live that you were looking to grow your channel, have you thought about doing some more collaboration challenges? I know southern frugal mama, see Mindy mom, ardent Michelle, etc may want to collaborate with you. Your recipes are great and deserve more views!!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Oh my goodness, thank you so much 😄 I’m not sure if they do collaborations! I’ll have to see what they think of working with me!

@vickiethompson9245 2 месяца назад

Don't forget Mandy in the Making, Frugal Fit Mom, & Feeding the Byrds. They all have done collaboration videos.

@cherylsklar6640 2 месяца назад

Frugal Fit Mom has a few episodes on how her channel finally grew. Also, consider Jen Chapin, who also has an additional full-time job as well as her YT channel.

@kjking66 2 месяца назад

@@cherylsklar6640Try "See Mindy Mom" or Brooke from "Southern Frugal Momma Good luck growing the channel...I'm a long time frugal viewer on RU-vid and you definitely have what it takes in my humble opinion ❤

@tbpb05 2 месяца назад

Try Julia Pacheco too!

@crystaldon4995 Месяц назад

Your channels going to keep growing as long as you put out budget meals. The world needs them .

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Thank you! I definitely will

@BabsAmato1 Месяц назад

Laura, your channel should be over 100K. You are so knowledgeable about cooking healthy, frugal and delicious. Keep it up. I’m talking you up to everyone I know.

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Oh my goodness, thank you SO much! That’s so nice of you to say! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️

@BabsAmato1 Месяц назад

@@LauraLegge 💕

@crystaldon4995 Месяц назад

You will get there just keep working hard and posting ! @@LauraLegge

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

@@crystaldon4995 thank you so much! I’ll keep working hard ☺️

@60kkm 2 месяца назад

Love the bangy cart! Makes me feel like I’m there with you because I always end up with the bangy cart. 😂

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Haha every time 😂 I always end up getting that one

@dmmrad54 2 месяца назад

All the time 😊

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

One thing I love about your channel is your honesty and transparency!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much ☺️ I truly appreciate you saying that!

@Brittbritt15 Месяц назад

LOVE how versatile each recipe is but using the same ingredients. You’ve got such a talent and thank you for generously sharing!

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Oh my goodness, thank you so much ☺️ I appreciate you saying that! I hope you love the recipes!

@KitchenLivinwithShay 2 месяца назад

Laura, I’d love to see garden and garden to table content. ❤❤

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I’ll have to work on something! I usually just grow random fruit and veggies so I’ll have to look up how to put a video together 😅

@sheliapeters2082 2 месяца назад

If you like fresh salsa say from like a restaurant the pioneer woman has a fresh recipe using can tomatoes that's soo good and relatively cheap too. Just an idea

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Ooooh that’s brilliant!! I have a super easy and delicious recipe I usually use and it’s SO inexpensive! I can’t believe I didn’t think about that 😅 Thanks so much for the tip! I’m going to look at pioneer woman’s recipe too! I love her recipes!

@veggielovinaccountant 2 месяца назад

You better than me girl…..cause I only cook beans in my instant pot. 😂 For anyone watching, if you don’t know, you can use your instant pot for beans. Don’t have to soak ahead of time. 30-40 mins. Just up to you.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yes!! Such an easy way to do it! I have a sensitive stomach so I find that soaking them helps me digest them for some reason 😅 Otherwise I would be using my instant pot every single time. So fast and easy!

@christine1373 2 месяца назад

I’ve been struggling with meal planning lately and these are great easy recipes! I have a tip for everyone about onions. I would buy the bag of them but not use them up before they would sprout so I research proper storage for them and potatoes. What I learned was if they’re kept out of the light they will last longer and not sprout, but they need airflow as well. I don’t have a root cellar so I found black cotton boot bags on amazon, and on another site a couple of willow wall baskets that are deep and can be hung up. I put onions in the bag (which breathes) then put the bag of onions in the basket (which also breathes). I’m down to two onions from a bag I bought at Aldi over two months ago and they are still good! I haven’t tried potatoes yet but I’m thinking they will be good a little longer as well.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

I just love that tip!! Thank you so much for sharing that!

@shelzp7272 2 месяца назад

@christine thanks for this info!

@teacherinrecovery 16 дней назад

Mrs. dash made my favorite taco seasoning and i haven't found it in years! I made mine based on what was in hers: oregano, black pepper, garlic, onion and chili powders, cumin and ground celery seed (which i also have had trouble finding so celery salt it is).

@LauraLegge 16 дней назад

Oh my goodness, yes!! I used to use that seasoning all the time and then I couldn’t find it! That’s why I make my own too! I’ll have to try it with celery seed. I happen to have some on hand that I never use 😅 Thank you so much for mentioning it!

@Shaney265 2 месяца назад

I made the taco stuffed zucchini boats tonight! They were delicious! 😋 Thank you!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for coming back to let me know how they turned out for you! ☺️

@susanharclerode1647 2 месяца назад

Lettuce can be frozen, then later added to soup.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Ooooh! I haven’t tried that yet! I’ll give it a try ☺️ Thank you!

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

Your extra tips are so good how you try to never waste anything I LOVE that so so much!!!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! I’ve learned so much about reducing food waste and I’m excited to share all these things I just discovered over the last couple years 😄 It’s been amazing!

@kaebella2259 2 месяца назад

Great video! We add rice to our stuffed peppers, and it's so delish. Also, It stretches the mixture for more peppers to get stuffed.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

I LOVE that! Great tip!!

@5pctLowBattery 2 месяца назад

Ooh this should be good 👍

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you!! I’m so excited for these recipes and I hope you love them!

@sheashea4622 2 месяца назад

Another great video!! I love, love the way that you season your food🙂🙂. Do you have any budget video ideas for low or lower carb meals🤔🤔😌😌😀

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! I don’t have any low carb videos yet but I frequently share low carb recipes in my rotation ☺️ The bell pepper nachos in this video are a great low carb option. You can even make them without beans and just increase the meat!

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

Love knowing you buy what’s on sale and wing it!❤

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yes!! Almost every single time! 😅 I try to make a plan but it doesn’t always go exactly right haha

@nadinefrandsen6087 2 месяца назад

I love all of these ideas!!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I hope you love the recipes!!

@petracatogge6265 Месяц назад

Def making the zucchini taco boats. Looks so good and what a great idea to add the zucchini meat to mixture!

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Thank you! I hope you love it as much as we do ☺️

@sherrylewis9327 Месяц назад

Ok, I've tossed whole fresh tomatoes in the freezer but it simply never occured to me to do the same with peppers! Thank you!

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Yes!!! You’re welcome! I was surprised when I first tried it! I couldn’t believe how many times I wasted bell peppers before 😬

@sherrylewis9327 Месяц назад

@@LauraLegge Right? I don't have a place to garden and when they're priced right in the stores it seems I'm always too busy to deal with them. No more peppers in the trash, yay!

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

@@sherrylewis9327 yes!!! 🤩

@CathieG Месяц назад

Lol I love adding TONS of lettuce 🥬 to my tostadas too! 🥰🤩😋

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Yes!! It’s the best! 😄

@christinewallace9251 2 месяца назад

I love these challenges and seeing how creative you can be!!!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! ☺️ I’m so glad to hear that!

@Helen-xv7ot 2 месяца назад

I smiled when you reached for the jar of salsa from the middle.... I always do that 😅

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yes!! It’s a habit 😄

@60kkm 2 месяца назад

I love when she does that! We call it the rule. 😂

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing! 🎉

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome!

@amybell5181 2 месяца назад

These recipes are fabulous thank you

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! I appreciate that ☺️

@kellyaddison252 Месяц назад

I always learn new tips from your videos. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️

@ireneroy8820 2 месяца назад

Your recipes are AWESOME!! 👏🏼

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!! ☺️

@user-qt7nq5xl1m 2 месяца назад

What an eat cheap video🎉 this is fantastic with a good variety I can't wait to try out these recipes.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️

@jamiecee4960 2 месяца назад

It all looks really good.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! ☺️

@bakingnanaskitchen4799 2 месяца назад

Zucchini boats are a favorite around here. Are you going to grow zucchini this year? Aldi didn't have iceberg lettuce last time I was there. I was sad, my hubby loves it. I passed up the lettuce at Staters it was quite pricey for sub quality heads. I think the rain messed with the harvest this year. The chicken was a great buy. I love thighs. Some great ideas here.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! My zucchini seeds just germinated in my garden so I’m hoping to make it to harvest this year. Last year I had no luck due to powdery mildew and pests 😰

@jillgott6567 2 месяца назад

LOVE THESE RECIPES -

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@user-re6hn9kg7q 2 месяца назад

I love your no waste focus! I'm afraid that many bean sishes in a row would tear up my stomach so I'd probability opt to freeze some for alternating in later. Also, if yoy cook your black beans with a clove of clove it gives a wonderful flavor tweak.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! That’s a great idea to freeze some for later! That would work great. I love adding garlic cloves! That’s how I usually make them and you’re right. It’s so good!

@user-re6hn9kg7q 2 месяца назад

Yes, garlic is good but I meant the spice clove. It is a traditional Cuban additive and believe it or not adds a very subtle flavor tweak.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@@user-re6hn9kg7q oh haha! I didn’t read that right! I’ll give that a try! Thank you so much for clarifying 😅

@ireneroy8820 2 месяца назад

Can’t WAIT for MORE!! ❤

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you ☺️ I hope you love the recipes

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

Great work!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon thank you so much!!

@DonnellLynch-qm6xl 2 месяца назад

Yummy!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you 😄

@ellen3883 2 месяца назад

Yum😊

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!!

@couponingwithisa 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing 🍽️

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome ☺️

@KateMoranHere 2 месяца назад

Definitely making the zucchini boats.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yay! I hope you love them!!

@nancykaufman1645 2 месяца назад

Very good ideas for meals that everyone can afford 😉❤️

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! ☺️

@chrisromano4584 2 месяца назад

Thanks , we made the chile . Didn’t have green but used a red one instead . My daughter loved it . Packing containers for lunch . ❤

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!! ☺️ Thank you for coming back to let me know how it turned out for you!

@chrisromano4584 2 месяца назад

@@LauraLegge yes . What it’s great is that you also cook it so we can what how it is prepared . I have placed in the freezer my 3 meals for the week and two for after school for my daughter . It was so helpful . I had to improvise and add salsa and some broth and green chilies hehehe 😝

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@@chrisromano4584 yay! I just love that!!

@lorisiedl8733 2 месяца назад

Yummy ideas

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! ☺️

@lorisiedl8733 2 месяца назад

@@LauraLegge 😊

@kristlegarcia2009 2 месяца назад

The bell pepper one reminds me of fried stuffed potato skins

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yes!! So tasty!

@brg2743 2 месяца назад

Good video!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate that ☺️

@dmmrad54 2 месяца назад

For bell peppers, the produce store that i shop at has 4 peppers, mix and match, for $1.00.

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yay!! I love that!

@pbtwentythree 2 месяца назад

Vault 111!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Yes!! 🤩 you’re the first to mention it 😄 Fallout is one of my favorite games. Along with Elder Scrolls and Zelda!

@amanditabonita 2 месяца назад

YUMMY!!! lol

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Haha!! 😂 I was wondering if anyone would mention that lol

@sirtsupirtsu Месяц назад

I almost had heart attack, with that scream of "yummie".

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

So sorry! 😬 it was a bit loud!

@sylviahufer7019 2 месяца назад

I live in Australia and our fruit and veggies are not that cheap, even the cheese alone would be about $8

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Oh my goodness 😰

@Boobotz53 Месяц назад

Where can I find your homemade taco seasoning recipe?

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Here you go! ☺️ Homemade Taco Seasoning 4 Tbsp Chili Powder 2 Tbsp Cumin 4 tsp Sea Salt 4 tsp Black Pepper 2 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Dried Oregano

@lindashively2530 Месяц назад

I have to ask (new to budgeting -retired and new to your channel). You use tube turkey a lot. Is it because of price? I recently put it into a cabbage soup I typically put ground beef in, and was disappointed. Now I’m reluctant to use it in tried and true recipes. 🤷‍♀️🙂

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

Yes, it’s mainly due to price. It’s much less expensive than the ground turkey in the refrigerated section. I noticed that it’s the perfect texture when I thaw it 24 hours in the refrigerator and then it does require a bit more seasoning than ground beef, in my opinion.

@petracatogge6265 Месяц назад

Where did you get your meal planing book?

@LauraLegge Месяц назад

I designed it and it’s available on Amazon ☺️ a.co/d/084DswW

@annmich4593 2 месяца назад

❤

@alexisbk9576 2 месяца назад

New sub. I must have missed it… where does she do her grocery shopping? I didn’t recognize the store. My local super markets don’t have those prices :( guess it goes by region and the cost of living per city. Hoping to find her grocery store nearby :)

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

I usually do my shopping at ALDI here in Southern California! I sometimes pick things up at Walmart or Vons/Albertsons (if the ads are good). This time I was shopping at ALDI ☺️

@alexisbk9576 2 месяца назад

@@LauraLegge Thank you so much for sharing! We don’t have an Aldi or Albertsons where we live. Will have to try to find a Super Walmart sometime. Might be worth the drive!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@@alexisbk9576 if I didn’t have my ALDI nearby, Walmart is about 20-30 minutes away but it would totally be worth the drive for the price difference vs Vons/Albertsons/Ralphs/etc. I have a few meal plans where I shop at Walmart too and the prices are very similar to ALDI ☺️ Shopping and planning this way has helped me reduce our grocery bill by over half!

@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon 2 месяца назад

What kind of corn do you like best?!? 🌽

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

It depends on the recipe but I usually prefer frozen corn! If I’m looking for extra sweetness and added salt, I’ll do canned. Grilled corn is my absolute favorite though! 😋 I almost never use it because of the extra prep time haha

@juliebergeron1890 2 месяца назад

We can’t hear you in the store

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

Sorry about that! It’s a new camera and I don’t have the hang of it yet 😅 I’ll work on it!

@glendagonzalez2469 2 месяца назад

This is the same video labeled 20 meals for $25. It is a different intro but the same exact video. 🤔

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

What do you mean? 🤔 I just finished this one last night 😄

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@Carol.LosAngeles thank you for letting me know! I’ll work on mixing it up 😅

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@Carol.LosAngeles no worries! Sometimes constructive criticism is hard to hear but I’m glad when people tell me so I know if I need to make changes 😄 I’ll try to at least loosen up a bit in my intros! I’ve gotten less scripted in my voiceover but I still need to continue focusing on slowing down when I talk 😆 And I’m working on some other video types that aren’t just recipes so hopefully I can put those together soon!

@glendagonzalez2469 2 месяца назад

No, I think that in one place it said something like $5.00 dinners and the over video said 20 meals for $25 or something like that. I enjoy Laura's videos. She's creative and has a lot of great tips and hacks. I think she tries to give us valuable content and I'm surprised she doesn't have more subscribers, that's why I thought it was weird to see the same video twice. Maybe it was my mistake. @Lauralegge keep the videos coming!!!!!

@LauraLegge 2 месяца назад

@@glendagonzalez2469 I posted this video with different editing on Facebook at the same time! It has a different intro - is that the one you saw? I’ll definitely keep the videos coming ☺️ thank you so much!