25 DINNERS FOR $5 | CHEAP MEAL IDEAS & WALMART GROCERY HAUL | TASTY & EASY RECIPES | JULIA PACHECO

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Welcome back to my kitchen! When you're at the end of your grocery budget, and don't have much left, it might be overwhelming to try to make a lot of meals out of a few inexpensive ingredients. I know, I've been there! At the end of one of my recent videos, I shared that this is actually why I started my cooking channel. Here are 25 of my FAVORITE cheaper meals ideas that cost around $5. So that when you're overwhelmed, wondering what in the world your family is going to eat, you can make delicious, nutritious meals for cheap! Eating on a budget doesn't have to be boring!! I hope you find a little cooking inspiration. Thank you for watching 🌼
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@JuliaPacheco Месяц назад

Thank you for being here today! 💗Here’s My NEW eating for a $1 a day video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWoqj-JxwXo.htmlsi=gOh7ql58Zu2ydNbO Here’s my cookbook!!: www.juliapachecocooking.com/cookbook

@Donaleigh222 23 дня назад

Im sorry but.. everything you make is slop. .Try some breaded fried eggplant.. eggplant parm. with the leftovers., biscuits and honey. baked mac and cheese..$3 /3 meals. scrambled eggs with can of mixed veggies very tasty Macaron tuna salad

@_RYEN_ 3 месяца назад

As a single dad, with two kids, I can’t thank you enough

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much. I’m so happy to hear that these recipes are helping you. And good for you! I am sure those kids love you so much🙌🏼🙌🏼

@corywinters 26 дней назад

I am also a single dad with two kids. Im glad you commented because I am going to try these out.

@_RYEN_ 25 дней назад

@@corywinters yes sir! Keep grinding my man. We are a rare breed and there needs to be more men who step up. I’m here if you need support. Let me know how the results go, hopefully the kiddos enjoy them

@fateroyaltyus8968 3 дня назад

Seems to be a theme here! I'm with you single dad w/ 2 boys.

@kittymalcolm7791 4 месяца назад

Well julia, like always, my bf heard your voice and came running! "New meal plan just dropped!" Is what he yelled out while running through the house lol. He loves your food and so do i! Killing the budget meal plan game, girl!!! Thank you for all the work you do ❤

@justme5544 4 месяца назад

This made me smile!! She is pretty amazing!

@och70 4 месяца назад

Well now I don't feel silly for doing that, too.

@thetaekwondoe3887 4 месяца назад

This is funny as hell.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That is so funny! I just love that! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. And I really do appreciate you and your boyfriend here with your loyal support every week🙌🏼🙌🏼

@meaganalexander789 3 месяца назад

So sweet 😂😂😂 she is amazing

@mollyanonymous925 3 месяца назад

Girl! Homemade enchilada sauce is a GAME CHANGER. It costs pennies rather than $1 a can. And its super easy to make. It takes me less than 10 minutes to make it. It's very similar to making gravy from scratch so it's cheap and easy. I love your videos I just wanted to let you know you can go even cheaper by making it at home.

@alannabeaulieu1359 3 месяца назад

The same goes for cooking dried beans instead of using canned! Better control over sodium and SO much cheaper.

@joette3477 3 месяца назад

@@alannabeaulieu1359 I started canning my own beans rather than buying them. So cheap, so easy and the only thing in them is salt and beans...

@DragonQueenx1 3 месяца назад

Molly, can you please send me your sauce recipe.

@shawssiesundial5006 3 месяца назад

Me too please

@ChristieCheramie 3 месяца назад

Molly, I would love your enchilada sauce recipe! Thanks. -Christie

@lillypacheco7060 3 месяца назад

I love you. I am a college student, so these recipes stretch a far way, and they're so affordable! My queen.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness! I am so happy to hear that I can help you so much. Thank you so very much for your great support and I hope your college year is going well, Lilly💜💜

@SandraNelson063 3 месяца назад

Lilly, let you friends know! Pool your funds and have a Sunday dinner tradition. Or a Friday dinner tradition. It will give you all a sense of family.

@vodnurse5702 4 месяца назад

You have no idea how helpful these recipes are. I’m struggling so much.

@nicole8511 4 месяца назад

Sending a hello to you. Let's keep learning together ✨️ I totally agree, this is a great, helpful site and Julia is an excellent teacher✨️

@onabudget7184 3 месяца назад

Hang in there ❤

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I am so very happy to hear that these ideas may help. I hope things get better for you soon🙏 I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time 🙏💜

@Connie_From_AZ 3 месяца назад

It's tough for everyone around the world right now. It's crazy. I am saving some of these videos. Note: a 5 Lb sack of potatoes in Arizona ranges from $2.99-$5.00 one packet of instant mashed potatoes for a $1.00 isn't cheap in my opinion. I prefer making 5-10 meals from the $5.00 sack of russets. Edit: but if $5.00 is all you have these recipes are extremely helpful.

@totogogocc5526 3 месяца назад

@@Connie_From_AZYes. only how much to cook the food in electric cost, i always cook from scratch, etc. this pricing of food, I've found the cheaper food is not as healthy, if i don't have to cook it as long, elec bill is less. !!!

@Faith-in-him 3 месяца назад

Can I just say how much I appreciate your taking the time out of what must be a very busy schedule with your family to actually respond to comments on your channel. So many don’t and it can leave their viewers feeling unappreciated or ignored. You not only take the time to respond but you tailor each response according to each comment! You’re a rare gem in the world of YT. 💎 Can I also say that in all of my years watching YT, I’ve never felt inspired to donate. You’re the first one. And I feel God put it on my heart to do so. May He richly bless you and yours. 🙏🏻✝️🙌🏻

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness! I sure do appreciate you sharing that with me. I do try to read as many of my comments as I can. I truly do you love and appreciate all of my viewers! Thank you so very much for your continued support and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

@BethCatt-jq6xi 3 месяца назад

Do you have a cook book? If you don't, when are you going to make a cookbook

@itsallperfectlynormal9805 2 месяца назад

@@BethCatt-jq6xilinked in the description

@Faith-in-him Месяц назад

@@JuliaPacheco Thank you! Apologies. Goodness! It’s been a busy month. I’m only just now seeing your response. Take care and God Bless. 🙏🏻✝️

@lindabradford9591 11 дней назад

I agree with the your comment especially the responding part. I hate when someone asks a question on other sites and they get no response. I love Julia too.

@ashuntamcmillan 3 месяца назад

I'm a single mom of 3. Came across your channel and I love it! Been making your meals and it's a life saver!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I’m so very happy to hear that! And I am sure those kids appreciate you so much. Thank you so much again!😊

@dianalynn8781 3 месяца назад

These are terrific! I'm so glad I found you! I'm 76 and I like to make a dish and split it up and freeze it, so it's like TV dinners only cheaper! i LOVE pasta, rice & beans, so I'm super glad I found you. I like making one dish meals, and I own a casserole dish that size, a rice cooker & a slow cooker! I always shop at Walmart and that is what drew me to you. I also have lost 160 pounds and have 90 to go to my goal weight of 150 pounds. These are going to be perfect! I LOVE Mexican, Italian, and rice, pasta and beans! So glad I found you! You have a new SUB in me today! Thank you! You have excellent price listings, ingredient amounts and complete presentation. JUST what I have been ooking for!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much, Diana💜I am so very glad you found me too! That’s a great idea to make a meal and divide for yourself for later. Thank you so much for your support here. I am so happy to hear that you’ve lost so much weight! Good for you! Way to go. Thank you so very much for subscribing and I sure do hope you have a great week💜🙌🏼💜

@mississippigirl 4 месяца назад

Thanks for these budget friendly meals! I recently cooked six of your budget friendly meals for the crockpot. They were delicious. I love your cookbook, and I enjoy watching you every Sunday morning.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Wow! That is just awesome to hear! Thanks so much for sharing that with me. I’m so happy that you enjoyed all six of those meals and are enjoying my cookbook too. You are awesome and I love your support here🙌🏼🙌🏼

@jbbanyon9869 3 месяца назад

@@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus1💀💀😆

@marthettamarsh5853 3 месяца назад

Great job, retired mother who has two children presently unemployed and a school aged grandson living with me. Just came across your video and I am very impressed being a frugal young woman not wasteful.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much. I hope that some of these ideas can help. It’s so great that your kids have a place to be. Thank you so much for your support💜💜

@anmdavis 3 месяца назад

Thank you thank you thank you! I suffer from a chronic illness that makes it so difficult for me to cook. I'm always looking for quick and easy. Cheap is something that I thought I had to sacrifice for convenience but I'm being proven wrong! I already brought the ingredients to make four of the meals here. My husband is happy about saving money and I'm happy that these meals are so quick and easy. We can't wait to try them.

@charliesgrumma5388 3 месяца назад

A lot of illnesses and chronic inflammation we suffer comes from the food we eat. I suggest you look into "ketogenic diets" and seriously consider taking a 30 day challenge. This diet is a very low carb, low inflammation diet and if you stick to it for 30 days not only will you feel better but you will have better taste, better smell, and better eyesight. This is called an elimination diet because it eliminates foods that harm you. After a month you can start to slowly introduce you old non keto foods back into your diet until you find out which ones don't agree with you. I found out mine was potatoes. I loved them fried with onions, mashed, French fried, and baked. I never realized they caused me to have arthritis in my hands, skin tags, and skin rashes. All of that had cleared up eating a keto diet and came right back the first week of eating potatoes again. I don't eat potatoes now and all of above has gone away but I suffered with them for years not knowing potatoes were doing that to me. I'm not saying potatoes are giving you a problem but if you feel better on keto after 30 days and you eat something that your body doesn't like your body will let you know. By knowing what foods irritate your body can save you a lifetime of suffering if you can eliminate them from your diet.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness! Well I am so very happy to hear that these ideas help you. I am sure that is so difficult to have to deal with a chronic illness on a daily basis. Thank you so very much for your wonderful support here and I do hope that these ideas make your meal planning a little easier. You definitely deserve it! Have a great rest of your week💜🙏

@lucyswannsunsafespace7313 2 месяца назад

Girl. Same! I have MS fatigue and have to work. Even though I only work 4 hours a day, by the time I get home I'm so drained I barely have the energy to throw some popcorn in the microwave! My Job is mentally draining and that transfers to the physical more than people realize. Also, working only 4 hours a day doesn't really pay any bills, so it's great to have filling meals that don't break the bank!

@janeschmidt9611 4 месяца назад

Julia, many thanks for this very timely video. My boss passed away recently and after 25 wonderful years, I’m out of work in addition to losing the best boss EVER! I cook for three adults and I’ll be needing to watch my finances and make tasty dishes. Thanks again for your help! 🥰

@shelzp7272 4 месяца назад

Oh dear Jane…Really wishing you good luck… 💕

@ahhitskatie9094 4 месяца назад

So sorry for your loss 💔🙏

@lorie4913 3 месяца назад

Heartbreaking news, Jane. I am so sad for your loss.

@mmputtykatc8380 3 месяца назад

There is a lot of love in you. I don't personally know you, but I know a loving soul when I hear one, or in this case, read one. I've sent a special prayer for God's highest love to bless you. Up ahead, another wonderful chapter of your life awaits, and those that you care for.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness, Jane. I am so so very sorry to hear that! That is so difficult I am sure. I hope that you are able to get a new job soon and that these ideas help you with the other adults in your home. Thank you so very much for watching and you take care of yourself💜💜🙏

@carolynoquinn4573 4 месяца назад

Julia, first of all, the girls are beautiful! Secondly, this was your most important video yet! People are really struggling, these recipes are a Lifesaver!!! Love ya!!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much. You are so very kind! And I am so happy to hear that this video is so helpful to you. Thank you so much again and have a great week💜💜

@ohioreseller6959 3 месяца назад

Add some of the pasta water after the pasta is done to jars of sauce to get the last bit of sauce out. Let it cool a bit before shaking the jar and open slowly afterwards. The salt and starch in the pasta water is great and also helps thicken. Pasta water is also great to use when making homemade bread.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Wow! I didn’t know that about pasta water. I appreciate you sharing that tip about making bread with it. I do typically rinse out my jars of pasta sauce with water, but sometimes in my videos I am going to fast and don’t do it. I appreciate you watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

@caroblue7988 3 месяца назад

Since jarred pasta sauce can be pretty pricey where I live, I've just been using a can of tomato paste mixed with the liquids from whatever canned goods I'm using, or pasta water plus seasonings. Cooking the tomato paste until it gets a bit darker gives it a deeper flavor too. Howver, the cost for a small can has gone up from 50/60 cents to $1.29!!!! And that was storebrand too 😢

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

It is crazy the cost of tomato paste nowadays! It used to be one of the cheapest things you could buy. Thanks so much for your great tip and I appreciate you watching, Carol💜

@q.c.m.v7242 2 месяца назад

Heartfelt thanks. It is just my husband and myself and he is currently undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia and I struggle with getting him to eat as much as he needs to because he just doesn't have an appetite he is still working full time and it goes without saying that he needs to eat on chemo and since I found your channel he is loved everything and you make it so easy to follow your directions I'm not the most experienced cook I've always been terrified about making soup I thought it was a difficult process and you made it so easy I never would have been able to think about hash browns for the potato soup instead of chopping up potatoes! Also I added some ranch powder to my potato soup and it came out amazing thanks again Ml😅

@JuliaPacheco 2 месяца назад

Oh my goodness. I am so very sorry to hear that he has leukemia🙏 I really am so happy to hear that he enjoys my recipes and that you feel so much more successful as a cook! That is just wonderful feedback. And it really does make my day. I hope you know that! Thank you so very much again and I really do appreciate your wonderful support here I hope you both take care of yourselves🙏💜🙏

@stephanieparker1250 3 месяца назад

I’ve seen many channels that offer tips to save money or recipes to save on the food budget but I gotta say this is the best one!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness. Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback, Stephanie. I am so very happy to hear that I am your favorite! I hope these ideas help and thank you so very much again💜🙌🏼💜

@sunrae7680 2 месяца назад

@@JuliaPacheco I agree with her.😊❤

@paulahillier1390 4 месяца назад

Canadian here. The prices here are completely insane. Really trying to use what we have, and delay the grocery shopping. Adding a couple of eggs to the ramen would be yummy as well. 😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That is a great way to go about saving money, Paula! Sorry that prices are so very high there for those of you who live in Canada. Thank you so very much for watching though and I hope some of these recipes help💜💜

@jasming.1389 3 месяца назад

That 2$ 400g block of cheese in canada is 6.50 cad (4.80 usd) and you have to wait for the egg sales being less than 30 cents each. Oeuf!😅

@cindylee6305 3 месяца назад

Yes the prices here are terrible 👎🇨🇦

@savannawarcop1129 3 месяца назад

I live in Canada and where I live that cheese block is above 8$ now :(

@user-sw6is3ni3o 3 месяца назад

for the french bread pizza... just buy garlic bread.. it will save you time and money.

@RobinBarker-sx1xr 15 дней назад

Thank you so much for this! We are a family of 5 with 1 on the way with a single income. During the first trimester, I did not feel like cooking and found us eating out way too much. I'm ready to get back on track with cooking at home. This is a life saver! The grocery prices are insane and I have a hungry family to feed. Truly, thank you!

@JuliaPacheco 13 дней назад

Congratulations on your upcoming baby! I’m sure you are super excited especially after the sickness has subsided a little bit. I definitely can relate to that! I hope that some of these ideas help and that you were able to save some money by cooking at home. Thank you so very much for your great support, Robin and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

@patricemoore2825 4 месяца назад

Hi Julia !!! Yes groceries are kind of expensive and I think the prices will get even higher before they get lower... Thank God for your videos ! You are so good at showing us how to make great delicious reasonable meals for a fraction of the cost. Thank you 😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thanks so very much, Patrice! I really do appreciate you sharing that and unfortunately, I am sure that is true. I appreciate your great support here and hope these recipes are tasty for you and your family💜💜

@KarenBowers4 4 месяца назад

Tamale pie at our house always had black sliced olives. I love videos with cheap recipes, eating on a budget doesn't have to be boring or feel cheap.

@brandyannhunter2099 3 месяца назад

Or have questionable ingredients

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing that, Karen! I do hope that you enjoy these recipes and thank you so much for your positive feedback💜💜🙌🏼🙌🏼

@pepolite4082 3 месяца назад

It amazes me that were partially living in the 1930s because of greed and corruption once again. Dear god.

@PamelaMorris-fy5mb 2 месяца назад

I wish they would make these happier than thou people bragging about being on snap so they can afford more groceries for free money. They should also go back to making them stand in a daily food line, especially if they don’t work and don’t have time to make enchilada sauce, but can comment, they have no tme for that. While we read our other elders and disabled military, homeless people can’t even afford to eat every day of the week. That upsets me more than anything to read.

@samanthaamason689 Месяц назад

Preach! Tbh though I'd rather wait in a food line than to try and apply for snap again it's that much of a pain in the ass

@Angel-rq3pi Месяц назад

Clinton signed PRWORA Act. Leaves it up to each state to set their laws re: SNAP...most states require you to work at least part time. Your benefits are a lot less. And you can only get SNAP for a set amount of time (months in a row) and PRWORA specifically mandates you can only receive SNAP for 5 yrs. And before y'all start in about multiple babies mean more benefits....they don't. Every state CAPS benefits. Each successive child you have the proportion of benefits increased LESSENS. Until you reach the state-mandated cap.

@Angel-rq3pi Месяц назад

@@PamelaMorris-fy5mbif it upsets you, give some of your food, money and or time to make it better. And stop forgetting how lucky you are and start thinking about how ENTITLED you are. Beauty queen wanna be

@Charlotte-zj8rq 27 дней назад

@@PamelaMorris-fy5mb people say they do t have time to cook, etc, yet they have enough time to be on the Internet all day

@TooLazyToFail 4 месяца назад

I wish I could send these videos back to college-age me. We had a little kitchen in our dorm and I could have eaten like a king, but I just didn't know how!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That’s funny! Hindsight is definitely 20/20! Thank you so much for your positive comment🙌🏼

@michellehasty1038 4 месяца назад

Wow, Julia! You've really outdone yourself with this one!! SO MANY great affordable dinner ideas! This is a whole month of dinners (probably more because of leftovers)! You are my hero! I'm always recommending your channel (and cookbook and website) to all my family, friends, and coworkers. You are AMAZING! ❤

@sherryplunkett7499 4 месяца назад

I was thinking the same thing! A whole month of dinners for $100!!! 🎉🎉🎉

@pjperdue1293 4 месяца назад

It's easily the best most practical cooking channel on RU-vid.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so so very much, Michelle! I appreciate your loyal support and I am so grateful for you sharing my videos with others. Thank you so very much again and I hope you enjoy these recipes💜💜

@patriciaschneider6058 4 месяца назад

Great job teaching families to cook on a budget!!! Everyone needs all the help we can get. Prices are crazy 😮 Thank you for a job well done. I love your book. 🥰 you are my recipe angel. 😇

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! and thank you so very much for your positive words here, Patricia🙌🏼🙌🏼

@l.a.s.3374 3 месяца назад

I use half a can or jar of pasta sauce & put the rest into a ziploc bag with a splash of water (mixed directly in the can) and put it in the freezer for the next time we want any sort of spaghetti

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That’s an awesome tip! Thanks so much for sharing that🙌🏼

@Faith-in-him 3 месяца назад

Another thing that’s good and easy to do in the mornings is to take some of that left over rice, warm it up in the microwave or on the stove, and have it with an over easy or medium egg or two on top. Sooo good and filling:)

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Very good tip! Thanks so much for sharing that🙌🏼

@darlenebergantzel1534 4 месяца назад

Another great video of budget conscious meals. It is so refreshing to find a cooking channel that doesn’t use fancy ingredients or have complicated steps. I look forward to your videos every Sunday.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I’m so very happy to hear that. And thank you so much for your positive feedback, Darlene. It helps me so much and I’m happy to hear that💜💜

@kellycarter2497 4 месяца назад

Hi Julia. I have my pad of paper and pen. I'm waiting for my weekly inspiration! Thanks for the easy ideas.

@darlenehoward2340 4 месяца назад

Glad to know I'm not the only one who watches Julia with pen & paper in hand, lol. I don't always follow every recipe exactly, but I do get so much inspiration from her ideas. I'm always thinking "Now why didn't I think of that?" when watching her videos. Good stuff.😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You’re so awesome, Kelly! Thank you so much for your loyal support every week and I’m so happy to hear that I can help🙌🏼🙌🏼

@elizabethbyrd3923 19 часов назад

I’m watching this 3 months after you’ve posted and almost all the grocery prices are 20-40 cents more expensive…thank you for this video Julia. I never thought I’d be in a situation where I’d have trouble feeding my family and these videos have been a life saver for me this month.

@Faith-in-him 3 месяца назад

I think my favorite one was your potato soup idea! I would have never thought of using those packets of gravy mix and the frozen potatoes with peppers for soup! Wow!! May God richly blessed you and yours. You’re doing so much to help and to inspire others! 🙏🏻🌷

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much! I really do hope that you enjoy that potato soup🙌🏼🙌🏼

@user-lk8sm7lb5e 3 месяца назад

I use packets of gravy in chicken and dumplings and also many casserole dishes (tater tot casserole) 😋

@marilynschroeter796 3 месяца назад

Do you have a recipe book that I can order?

@toastedmarshmallowkitchen7911 4 месяца назад

I always enjoy watching your videos when I eat breakfast on Sunday mornings!

@katew.176 4 месяца назад

Haha, I thought I was the only one!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh! Thank you so very much for joining me on your Sunday mornings. That makes my day🙌🏼🙌🏼

@katew.176 3 месяца назад

@@JuliaPacheco you make ours too ❤️

@madamem7856 4 месяца назад

Great video! I make that ramen stir fry also but at the end I add in a couple of fried eggs for some protein.

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

That’s a wonderful tip! Thanks so much for sharing that🙌🏼🙌🏼

@rayf6126 3 месяца назад

I put it in a main comment but I use my cans that I drained of liquid over the week as my ramen broth. Canned chicken, sweet potato syrup, and mushroom water make an amazing dish. I store it for a week as my Sunday night dinner.

@esskeller9676 3 месяца назад

Pro tip: if you buy no salt beans (or make your beans at home without adding salt), no need to drain or rinse the beans when making chili, stew, or soup. Draining and rinsing canned beans washes 2/3 of the potassium down the kitchen sink. Depending on the recipe, you could measure the bean broth in a measuring cup and use it when cooking rice or sauteeing vegetables. Example: half bean broth and half water to make rice.

@desiedearest Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this! I wanted to say, I used to work in a factory that processed and distributed turkey and the same turkey gets sold to several different brands. We sold to everyone from Oscar Meyer, Boars Head, and Purina as dog food fillers. Brand labels mean nothing, and seeing you use other brand alternatives was refreshing. I look forward to using your meal plans. Thank you! :)

@JuliaPacheco Месяц назад

Very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing that and I appreciate your positive feedback. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend💜💜

@sarahscharber5559 3 месяца назад

I love how you always show the inspirational sayings while cooking.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I appreciate that, Sarah. It helps me too during the day! You have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your kind words💜💜

@violetash9597 3 месяца назад

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all these meal ideas. I don’t know how you have so many, but I’m grateful. I also love seeing you smile. It’s infectious! I hope you have a wonderful week, year, lifetime!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That’s wonderful! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and your positive support means so much to me💜💜

@KeiferElliott 3 месяца назад

My hubby LOVED the sausage and egg casserole. I added cut up grape tomatoes. And he added some hot picante sauce and cheese.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing what you added to this recipe. I’m so happy that you both enjoyed it so much💜

@rochelleb973 2 месяца назад

I cant digest beef, so a trick i do with ground turkey, is sprinkle a bit of powdered beef bouillon in it. Just enough to give a beef taste, but not enough to be salty 🙂

@JuliaPacheco 2 месяца назад

That is a great tip! What a good idea🙌🏼🙌🏼

@DeeEll86442 3 месяца назад

I noticed that you didn’t use mushrooms in many dishes but they are very good for you and can be used as a meat substitute in many dishes. Also, a problem with making meals affordable can be the cost of extra things like spices, oils, condiments. I realize you don’t use much of it but some spices can be as much as the whole meal you’re cooking. I know that many stores have a $1 spice area but I’ve tested the $1 dried spices compared to the ones costing $4-$7 and there is a big difference in flavor. Fresh spices are even better and I’ve found that growing my own in a little window box is very affordable. Spices like basil and rosemary do well. Another trick I found that helps cut costs is using Italian sausage in dishes. It usually has some many spices in it already that in helps flavor the dish without adding extra spices. I hope this helps 😊 Lentils are very underrated. I have a fantastic lentil bean & cheese dip recipe that is affordable and so good. If anyone is interested in the recipe let me know and I’ll add it to my comment.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

All of your comments and tips definitely do help, Dee🙌🏼 thank you so much for sharing them. And yes, I do use a lot of seasoning in most of my recipes. Growing something fresh is just a complete game changer. I do like to freeze my basil in ice cube trays with olive oil and use it that way. Thank you so very much for your great support here and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼🙌🏼

@caronstout354 6 дней назад

Store-brand "pieces and stems" cans of mushrooms are just as tasty and cheaper than the cans of sliced 🍄s...

@Mrsg123 3 месяца назад

One of my favorite casserole recipes - sooo good: 1 lb fully cooked bratwurst or Polish sausage, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled, and cubed 1 (16-oz) can cut green beans, drained 1 (10 ¾-oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) ½ cup onion, chopped In a 3-quart casserole, stir together the sausage, potatoes, green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and onion. Bake, covered, in a 350 oven about 45 minutes or till heated through.

@Mrsg123 3 месяца назад

Of course all the amounts are to taste, so to make it a little cheaper you can use less sausage and add an extra potato, or use more or less onion or cheese!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That sounds so good! Thank you so very much for sharing your great recipe and I appreciate you watching too💜💜

@Patti-1962 4 месяца назад

We buy bags of dried white beans and cook them with chopped ham and water. I mash part of the beans to thicken the soup and it is delicious (We buy our ham from Costco because it is nitrate free and doesn't have chemical preservatives.) We also have started buying chicken drumsticks. They are absolutely delicious cooked in the air fryer. We marinate them in coconut aminos, honey and garlic!

@misslady3456 4 месяца назад

I too found an amazing fried drumstick recipe for my air fryer. I couldn't believe I made it. Simple and very inexpensive for the drumsticks!

@Patti-1962 4 месяца назад

@@misslady3456 YUM! What coating did you use? We are empty nesters, so we freeze the drumsticks after cooking to pull out for a quick dinner!

@misslady3456 4 месяца назад

I will see if I can find it. Super simple and I'm still in shock I made them, they tasted amazing and were made in my air fryer!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Wow! That sounds so delicious right about now, Patti. Thank you so very much for sharing that great tip.💜💜

@Mike-bf9sm 3 месяца назад

mRNA has been added to pigs and sold to consumers as pork since 2018. As of 2023, our beef now has mRNA in it. All with no consumer warning food label. They figured out how to grow vegetables with mRNA injected into them but these are not yet approved for consumer consumption yet. Pork and Beef injected with mRNA are approved for human consumption You will eat your mRNA. mRNA may not be a chemical preservative - but it is worse.

@jeaniedelaney4711 4 месяца назад

Thank you for including so many gluten free recipes as well as recipes that can be easily modified to be gluten free. I’m going to try making the breakfast casserole using diced gluten free bread as a base instead of crescent roll dough and see how it turns out. I think it’s going to be great! ❤

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so very welcome and thank you so much for sharing your positive support about that. I am often asked about gluten-free recipes and I am so happy to hear that so many of these recipes are adaptable. You have a great week and thank you so much for watching💜💜💜

@GalaxyElfJess 4 месяца назад

I'm so so happy you made this video! I just had a major surgery so with the medical bills and going through recovery, I was going through a bunch of your cheap meal ideas videos to meal plan this week. This was seriously perfect timing and I already have a ton of these ingredients on hand. Definitely making the tamale casserole tonight! Thank you for all you do to help us!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I really do hope that you will enjoy these recipes and that they will help you heal. I hope you have a successful surgery and thank you so very much for your positive comment💜💜

@jenniferghent532 4 месяца назад

I really love how simply these meals come together. It's affordable and delicious. Thank you for putting it up and I can't wait to get your book.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I am so very happy to hear that, Jennifer! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback here and hope you enjoy them🙌🏼

@sharonaherne4734 28 дней назад

I appreciate the enormous effort that went into making this episode . Unbelievable. Well done 👏

@JuliaPacheco 28 дней назад

Oh, Sharon! Thank you so much. That means so much to me.💜😉

@idareandevers4059 3 месяца назад

Julia you have made my day with 25 meals I need to get/cook/freeze/ for meal for a day.🙏

@kjazzingilbert 4 месяца назад

SO many great ideas in this video that I had to save it in my Favorites for later reference. This video, along with your cookbook, I feel like I will never run out of recipes! TY

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I’m so very happy to hear that this video may help! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. And I’m so glad you’re enjoying my cookbook! Thank you so much💜💜

@MattPowers209 4 месяца назад

We been trying everything in the book trying out new recipes we loving most everything! So glad to have gotten an early signed copy 👩‍🍳

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for ordering and I appreciate you so very much. I am truly happy that you enjoy my cookbook so much💜🙌🏼

@heatherframpton9693 3 месяца назад

Always appreciated, Julia! Thanks for these shared & saved recipes! May you & your sweet family have a blessed week! 😊❤

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much, Heather. I appreciate your kind words of support and I hope you and your family have a wonderful week as well💜💜🙏

@Gaby74237 3 месяца назад

It’s great that the budget is your concern in these hard times and you still managed to throw in a few nutrients🎉

@wendysstitching4849 4 месяца назад

Love your cookbook! Everything I have made from it has been a huge hit! Your recipes are delicious and uses ingredients that are common and easy to find 😊

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for ordering my cookbook, Wendy. I appreciate you doing that so much💜 and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy my meals!

@Onlyputjalen 4 месяца назад

I love your cookbook! I received mine last week. 🙂

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback💜

@Noyourplace310 4 месяца назад

I really enjoy every single one of your videos..i really love how realistic you are about sharing your life and not forgetting we're you came from that's very important..you are a inspiration of life can change for the best..good luck 🤞 in everything you set out to do in your life..you and you're beautiful family enjoy the rest of yall weekend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much for that beautiful compliment. That means so much to me! I’m happy to hear that some of these recipes seem like something you would try and I sure hope you have a great rest of your week. Thank you so much for your support💜💜

@ronman33 4 месяца назад

Another great video full of awesome ideas. These recipes are not just good for a budget, but also lots of ideas on what to do with the odd boxes and cans that accumulate in your cupboard over time.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

This is so very true! And thank you so very much for your positive feedback. I appreciate that🙌🏼🙌🏼

@claytonbrown4760 4 месяца назад

Thank you Julia for the affordable and delicious meals. God Bless you and your family 🙏

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

And thank you so very much for your positive comment🙌🏼

@laloralewis3726 4 месяца назад

Hi Julia Thanks so much for sharing and giving me more great recipes to share with my family and friends 😊❤️👍

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome! I sure do appreciate you and your wonderful support, Lalora💜💜💜

@whatshername369 3 месяца назад

I really love and appreciate your channel. You are such a wonderful mentor available to help instruct people who may not have a parent or other family to teach them. Gosh! You cover nutrition, budgeting and feeding yourself and your family: One of the basic necessities of life.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well I appreciate that so very much. That is such wonderful feedback and I am really so happy to have you here! Thanks so much for sharing that with me and I sure do appreciate your love and support💜💜

@beckywhinery4652 4 месяца назад

The recipes are amazing and quick! I've learned a bunch and really appreciate the calming tone of the channel. Thank you!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I am so very happy to hear that, Becky! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about me and my channel. It helps me so much. and I am so very happy to hear that my recipes help you so much🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@ionafisher3730 4 месяца назад

Hello Julia wow thank you so much❤❤❤

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome💜🙌🏼

@Sonny190 4 месяца назад

Love it! Everything looks so delicious 🙌Always have the best ideas for meals!!!❤❤❤

@JuliaPacheco 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much! 😊. I sure do appreciate that, Lauren!

@bernadettechute7998 4 месяца назад

Like the pizza idea! So cute to see you with your kids in the grocery store 😀 I also love all your cute plaques with sayings. I love that you started adding nutritional information about the healthy ingredients!!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for all of that positive feedback, Bernadette. It definitely does help me as I create my videos. Those little plaques help me too during the day. I hope you have a great week!💜💜

@vickywray7285 4 месяца назад

Wow! Is all I can say Julia! Amazing job done to be so budget conscious of people’s needs. A little bit of something for most every taste.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much, Vicky💜

@user-xx6hs2qv3s 4 месяца назад

Love to see a Q&A with hubby. And the kids.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for that great suggestion! I’d be so scared to think what Brinley would say.🤣🤣🤣

@blancahull7085 3 месяца назад

Great ideas! If you cook your own beans/veggies and can/freeze them you can save a ton of money! Always enjoy your recipes!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

A great point, Blanca! Thank you so much for sharing that with me here. And you have a great rest of your week💜💜

@katieb.9174 Месяц назад

So glad i found this video. My husband just got laid off from his job so these meals are great. Thank you. Will be subscribing to channel.

@JuliaPacheco 29 дней назад

I’m so happy to have you here as one of my newest subscribers, Katie💜and I really so hope that these ideas help. I’m so sorry to hear that your husband just got laid off. That is so difficult! Thank you so very much for subscribing and welcome to my RU-vid family😊

@katieb.9174 29 дней назад

@@JuliaPacheco thank you!

@ryannparker477 3 месяца назад

Julia, your energy is just awesome! Love watching your videos!!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much!!🙌🏼🙌🏼

@laurabaca9683 4 месяца назад

I always wondered about adding a little water to the jars. You answered my question. I do that and then clean the jars for other things.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Very true! It is really a great way to get all of the sauce out and not be super wasteful🙌🏼

@Faith-in-him 3 месяца назад

I too have always done this. Works great! 🤗

@kathmann7402 3 месяца назад

I like that you show yourself shopping at Walmart. I find my Walmart so big and overwhelming. I need a map! 😂

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That is so very true! It is so big and definitely exhausting if you forget some thing from the other side of the store🤣

@renaparker4579 3 месяца назад

Julia, you've done it again. I love all of these recipes. Thank you so much!.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! And thank you so very much🙌🏼

@bananablisss 3 месяца назад

God bless this woman. She’s been feeding me during my broke times and she’s been feeding me during my depression times. I genuinely have relied on these recipes for years.

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my goodness. I am really happy to hear that my recipes have helped you in someway. I am so very sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling so much financially. Please know how much your support means to me! I really do appreciate our RU-vid friendship here and I’m so happy to have you as one of my viewers🙌🏼

@RachelRocksDisney 4 месяца назад

This is what I needed for the week!!! Thank you Julie for making these $5 meal videos...this week is gonna be a tight one for us but with these meals....I can make the budget work!!! ❤

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

I really do hope that these ideas help you then, Rachel. I’m sorry to hear times are tough for you right now, but I appreciate your positive support and hope you enjoy💜

@sarah-bx6ug 3 месяца назад

We are literally skipping meals now so our teens can eat. When will this end? Thanks for posting these great ideas❤

@catherinegraham44 3 месяца назад

I hope things get better for you soon.

@sarah-bx6ug 3 месяца назад

@@catherinegraham44 thank you so much! I’m praying for everyone ❤️

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Oh my! That is no good at all. I am so very sorry to hear that. I hope that some of these ideas help and thank you so very much for watching🙏

@sherrymckee130 Месяц назад

That is so sad 🙏🙏🙏

@ggasco1254 3 месяца назад

You're awesome Julia, God bless you and your lovely family!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate that😊

@babybbbb 4 месяца назад

I’m so excited for this video. Thank you for posting it!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! And I’m so happy to hear that you will enjoy these recipes🙌🏼

@huitrecouture Месяц назад

Really amazing. And I love the format showing each item as you shop and prepare instead of dumping out 25 meals worth of ingredients all over the place.

@JuliaPacheco Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😊. That definitely helps me as I prepare my content!

@natalijaparadiso7566 4 месяца назад

Good morning Julia, these are so awesome and cost friendly , I always look for deals myself. Thank you for sharing this ... Have a wonderful Sunday Julia and family ❤

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! and I love looking for good deals. It’s a great way to make your dollar stretch, Natalija. Thanks so very much for your great support every week💜💜

@LinzyW-oo6eq 3 месяца назад

Julia, always, love your videos! You explain everything well, and they have such a good flow. I will definitely be making quite a few of these dishes! Keep up the great work!😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much! And I’m so happy to have you here, Linzy💜 I appreciate your positive feedback and so happy you enjoy my meals!!

@melissarebecca8 4 месяца назад

What's up with Walmart and pasta? I live clear on the other side of the US, in Georgia, and our pasta aisle has been wiped out like that for the past few weeks! I really love the videos where you take us shopping. Thank you, Julia!

@susantaulli6580 4 месяца назад

Same in New Orleans

@sonyafox3271 4 месяца назад

Just because, she shops at Walmart that doesn’t mean she works for Walmart, therefore, why would she know? Lol, common sense!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That is crazy! We had the same thing going on here for so long and I just couldn’t figure it out either. Every time I would go it would seem like it had been wiped out 🤷‍♀️ obviously some supply chain issue I guess! Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

@jenniferhansen3622 4 месяца назад

I love that you compiled a bunch of your budget-friendly meals, from previous videos, into this new video. A few of them I have been making for a while now and they're really good. And now I have more to try. Thank you again. 😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! I really do appreciate the positive feedback. It helps so much, Jennifer🙌🏼🙌🏼

@bornontherimofchaos 3 месяца назад

I'm always looking for good tasting budget friendly meals. Ms. Julia, you always come through and I am never disappointed. Thank you for these yummy recipes 😊

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome and thank you so very much for your loyal support here. I sure do appreciate that! You have a great week and I hope you enjoy🙌🏼🙌🏼

@seanoro1047 3 месяца назад

Wow cheap and simple. What a refreshing change from so many complicated or expensive recipes. Thank you for sharing

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well thank you so very much! I really do appreciate the positive comment. I really do hope you enjoy these recipes💜💜

@louykins 3 месяца назад

There’s no “t” in cannellini 😊

@DebfromVa 3 месяца назад

5.00 per meal

@jaromirjagr5316 3 месяца назад

Ur so sweet and kind you truly make the world a better place by just simply being you, i mean that respectfully 🙏

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Well I sure do appreciate that. Thank you so much. Your kind words mean so much to me! You have a wonderful rest of your weekend and I appreciate your great support here🙌🏼

@joanmarie2200 4 месяца назад

These recipes are gonna help alot with our budget. Thank you

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! and thank you so very much for your positive comment, Joan💜🙌🏼

@RitaMarkham-rq6oi 3 месяца назад

There's NO WAY you bought all the food in that picture for $5.00!!!!

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

Sorry about that! It was $5 per meal. Thank you for watching 💜

@nelliep1530 3 месяца назад

The empty shelves are alarming 😮

@jennifercraven9038 3 месяца назад

I’m try every one of them. I can’t wait, they all look so good!!! Thanks for sharing

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

That’s wonderful! I really do hope you enjoy these recipes, Jennifer and you have a great rest of your week💜🙌🏼💜

@Drewbe821 4 месяца назад

These look amazing, Julie! Thank you for sharing this.👍

@JuliaPacheco 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! I sure hope that these help and thank you so much🙌🏼🙌🏼

@randaray24 4 месяца назад

What in the world? Our Walmart has 18 eggs for $2.76. Was this recorded a while back maybe?

@robinholbrook8296 4 месяца назад

$3.43 here for 18 eggs here in SE Kentucky

@madamem7856 4 месяца назад

In Canada at Walmart the store brand of a dozen eggs are around $4.50.

@lindsayb1329 4 месяца назад

Could this be a repeat video? I was thinking the same

@bibliophilelady6106 4 месяца назад

I just checked my Kroger app. It.s currently $2.19 for 18 eggs in the Detroit suburbs.

@fancygirl822 4 месяца назад

Just bought 18eggs in Texas Walmart $3.18 the price has dropped they were $4. So don't believe repeat video the prices go up and down every week here, I spent $9.00 just for vegetable oil and don't even get me started on a bag of sugar lol groceries have quadrupled.

@debbymccormack6525 4 месяца назад

I actually think the title should read 25 meals for 5 dollars EACH. The way its written is saying you can make 25 meals for 5 dollars and that's not the case, lol

@l.a.s.3374 3 месяца назад

Shut up

@anthonys5568 4 дня назад

Thank you Ma'am for the very nice recipes.

@JuliaPacheco 3 дня назад

You are so very welcome! Thank you so much😊

@uncleswing4046 11 дней назад

This video is just what I needed. Thank you.

@JuliaPacheco 10 дней назад

Thank you so very much!😊

@christawright2685 3 месяца назад

Yes these are cheap meals, no none of them are healthy, full of processed ingredients. Packaged ramen is one of the worse things you can eat. I know you are just trying to be helpful during these financially difficult times but there are so many delicious truly healthy alternatives, most are not convient but can be homemade.

@darlenecareri4520 2 месяца назад

I TOTALLY get having to eat what you can afford if finances are a big challenge…..HOWEVER, most (if not all) of these products are low quality, have GMOs, and will be detrimental to your health over time. So when possible, I would try to purchase better quality products….anything is better than nothing. I know when it comes down to whether you’re gonna go hungry or eat low quality foods….you do what you have to do…just sucks that the affordable foods are usually the most toxic for us 😣😠