Once a Month Shopping for a Large Family | Planning Phase for Stocking up on a Budget

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Hello friends, my name is Christine, and welcome to Frugal Fit Mom! Today we are planning for our once a month stock up grocery haul we will attempt in a couple days. Of course, we will be stocking up on a budget and trying to be safe during this pandemic.
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@badesjarlais 4 года назад

I like merlot for cooking. I recommend buying the 4pk mini bottles. I don’t drink wine that often so if I open a big bottle it just goes to waste. Sutter home is perfectly fine for cooking. Good luck!

@LynneGirl26 4 года назад

Same. I freeze any leftovers in an ice cube tray.

@mabel8631 4 года назад

wine you can put in fridge and use it as cooking wine. It never goes bad if you use it that way. It is VERY good in beef/dark meat stews too.

@shellyturner2766 4 года назад

Or cabernet sauvignon ... freeze leftovers in small jars.

@andiemac0 4 года назад

Your suggestion about the mini bottles is amazing! No leftovers to fret about the waste. I generally go with Cabernet, and wine snobs will freak, but I go Sutter Home as well as I don't plan on drinking it anyway.

@nicolemmetzger 4 года назад

I use the mini bottles as well! Cabernet works great also!

@landerbari6386 4 года назад

I love my paper and pen list. This way I can check them off. There is something so satisfying to do that. I also use it to keep a running total

@vsgabr 4 года назад

"because i like the color of my clothes to be black like my soul" and then proceeds to talk about the floral patterns

@shellyfahren1936 4 года назад

LOL!

@cavhoki 4 года назад

omg you are so bad

@sonyavincent7450 3 года назад

She said, it's all business in the front, it's all party in the back.

@christinamariemoney 4 года назад

Christine is such an inspiration of mine when it comes to RU-vid! ❤️ Seeing her hit 125K was incredible considering when I first subscribed she was only at 60K! I admire her hard work so much and can only hope to be as successful as she is some day!

@annjohnson543 4 года назад

My two favorite lines from this video: "Black like my soul" Ha ha ha ha ha. and " It's my mullett shirt. Business in the front, party in the back!" ha ha ha. I'll be laughing at these all dang day.

@shellyfahren1936 4 года назад

Same! lol!

@madelynbowman8545 4 года назад

Literally the only time I buy dry red wine is for cooking with. I like to buy the little 4 packs so I'm not wasting a whole bottle cause I won't drink it. Dry reds would be like Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, or Merlot. Those are the ones I have noticed usually come in the 4 packs. Pretty much any red wine is going to be dry unless it says sweet on it. Red Moscato or Roscato will be very sweet and delicious to drink! I typically buy Yellow Tail as its an affordable decent wine. Good luck, hope you enjoy your roast! 😊🤤

@RobinFlysHigh 4 года назад

4:09 "I have a potato wearhouse" totally a normal thing to say lmao

@pgfarber6576 4 года назад

When in Idaho, you don't buy Idahoans. But, I thought there would be a deeper discount on potatoes. 3lbs for $1.49 is my "must buy" price.

@Goldiebear63 4 года назад

RobinFlysHigh I didn’t know potato warehouse’s exist 😀

@snemetz6008 4 года назад

Agreed... where I live I pay $6 for a 10lb bag... totally need potatoes to fill up the kiddos...

@AngelaMastrodonato 4 года назад

I prefer to keep my grocery list on my app because I keep my meal plan on it. However, one of the precautions, as I recently learned, is to avoid touching your phone at the grocery store. So perhaps a paper list is more sanitary at the store.

@megans.5618 4 года назад

Did you remember to get more chocolate chips? I don’t think I heard you say that one

@suzmj2 4 года назад

Impulse buy??

@andiemac0 4 года назад

Somehow I don't think she will "forget" lol

@sarahjo6807 4 года назад

🤣

@BEatsAlot 4 года назад

Just wait till she can get them on sale for 49 cents again

@jeancox8013 4 года назад

Beef bourguignon uses Pinot noir so that’s what I would use. Dry wine is essentially a non sweet wine.

@jericalaflaka6404 4 года назад

I'm 31 but you give me ideas and help me to be a more adultier adult. Thank you 🙂🙌

@gdsgrl4468 4 года назад

I love your”Welcome to my corner” comment. It made me laugh out loud...probably because I am an introverted extrovert and I find little corners of my house to be alone and read or something. Anyway, I love your videos, I love your sense of humor...they really make my day🤗💕😁

@pamgroom7117 4 года назад

Christine...I'd love a video on how to make produce staples last longer. For example, do you keep certain veggies in the fridge...Lemons, limes, tomatoes, onions, avocados. Do you keep your potatoes in the basement? etc. Potatoes separate from onions, etc.

@heatherthomas7821 4 года назад

Yes! I need a guide to keep on my fridge!

@gelweeks3318 4 года назад

Pam Groom yes !!!!!

@adriennetucker5584 4 года назад

Sutter Home is a good brand of wine. DO NOT buy wine labeled “cooking wine”, but regular wine. There is a huge difference in flavor and how it cooks!

@buckeyethor 4 года назад

I always use orzo when I make chicken soup. It fits on the spoon! So much less mess!

@dawncatalano7443 4 года назад

I use merlot when I make my roasts. It is easy to find, not too pricey, and to me, does really nicely with beef.

@danielleonfirehernandez5150 4 года назад

YES YES YES on the fresh garlic!!!! I do have garlic power, but have never bought the chopped garlic in the jar. I guess I'm proud of that now, lol.

@lienepoetje 4 года назад

Do you have a "pantry staples" video? I'd like to start my own basic pantry

@BackroadMoney 4 года назад

Great idea! I need that also

@topherjoe1 4 года назад

Just google pantry staples and you will get tons of lists. They have pantry lists that fit your type of diet (standard american, low carb, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean etc.) If you are on a budget you can get many of the basics at the dollar store, they have their own brand and they are good! Shop the store for as many of the basics on your list you can find and then proceed to an aldi's, grocery outlet or walmarts. It will keep your initial cost down and then you can purchase larger sized items one at a time each following week. Good luck!

@mommaneedshelp6741 4 года назад

With regards to garlic, we get whole cloves and peel them. We do it in bulk so that we can put them in the food processor for "minced" garlic. So much better than store bought minced garlic

@bekegibson9603 4 года назад

Once you mince the garlic, how do you store it? In oil or just the garlic juice?

@mommaneedshelp6741 4 года назад

@@bekegibson9603 in olive oil in the fridge

@clairemc1903 4 года назад

Remember to stock up on your chocolate chips lol (you were running low on then in one of your videos last week). I’m not a wine drinker or and alcohol drinker but I’ve always been told that you should use a wine that you would drink I.e. a crap wine is still gonna be crap when you use it for cooking, not sure if that will help xx

@stephikarolyi8706 4 года назад

Using GRAPE JUICE instead of wine is much tastier. I use red or white grape juice depending on the wine the recipe calls for. Add a splash of vinegar to the juice to make it emulate that "dry" aspect. Although, vinegar is not really necessary to get great results. I actually like it better because I don't like the taste of wine and you would never know a recipe was swapped with grape juice.

@elisendap.h.f.984 4 года назад

If you could taste wine after it was cooked you either used too much or it was something way too expensive to use on cooking! I don't drink any alcohol myself, but a very small glass of wine gives a lot of flavour to a lot of dishes.

@stephikarolyi8706 4 года назад

@@elisendap.h.f.984 I thought so too when I'd try to cook with wine. I surely thought I was making a mistake somewhere but I just couldn't enjoy the taste of food with wine no matter how diligent I was about amount and quality. The grape juice swap ended up being a moment of serendipity when we were all out of white wine but had white grape juice my monkey brain thought, "Eh, close enough" and it worked! I don't drink wine and having a bottle collecting dust for an occasional recipe bothers me, personally. If I buy grape juice I can give it to my kids or enjoy it by itself. More bang for my buck and for me that's always a good thing.

@yomeamo3886 4 года назад

Christine! You have created a MONSTER! I made your banana bread recipe last night and it was amazing. I’m still shocked for it to have been so simple it’s the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried. Even my mom and mother in law enjoyed it and let me tell you, they are not easy to please lol

@FrugalFitMom 4 года назад

So glad!

@littlequiverhomestead 4 года назад

I substitute beef broth or grape juice for red whine; chicken stock, white grape juice, or peach juice for white wine. We don’t do alcohol of any sort, so these were necessary replacements.

@rebacarmack8335 2 года назад

You so right about the fresh garlic! Game changer

@billkelly3679 3 года назад

Good dry red wine for cooking is a cabernet sauvignon. Cheap is fine. You're cooking with it. Your average six dollar a bottle screwtop (I mean, you can screw the top off without resorting to a corkscrew) wine from Costco is fine. Have the rest with some walnuts and cheese. Note: I've been watching your videos for about a month and a half, but this is the first time I've commented. Thanks, Christine!

@victoriaLL345 4 года назад

I love paper and pens. Can't replace it either.

@nathalieleblanc8536 4 года назад

A good rule of thumb is a good wine to cook with is a wine that is good to drink. But since you don't drink,I would suggest to go to the liquor store and ask what dry red wine would go good to cook with beef roast. They're usually pretty good at picking a good one.

@louisedillon2413 4 года назад

Taco Soup from She’s In Her Apron. Love this soup and it is so easy.

@ikaskadai8411 4 года назад

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@tonia.5861 4 года назад

Robert Mondovi Cabernet Sauvignon is a decent brand of wine to cook with and us affordable. We don’t really drink wine and I refuse to spend $15 or more on something we aren’t really going to use. Just a side note: if you don’t drink and the wine not used in cooking will go to waste, there are some alternatives that work well. Add a splash of red wine vinegar to pomegranate or cranberry juice to make up the amount of wine the recipe calls for. Or simply add more stock and a splash of red wine vinegar.

@HollyRamblesOn 4 года назад

For longevity, I would try a fortified wine like Marsala. Since you don't drink the wine, this kind of wine will keep much longer in the pantry. If you need white wine, try white dry vermouth. As someone else has mentioned, you can always get half size bottles of wine as well. Any dry wine usually works, just make sure it is not sweet. There would be a sweetness label on each wine in the store as a guide.

@ourgreatlittlelife-alexand7993 4 года назад

I’ve always heard, don’t cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink. So even if you’re not a big wine fan (I’m not), make sure it’s something at least decent. Even like a $10 wine would make a big difference over, say, cooking wine.

@rachelrae2371 4 года назад

Love making my list with pen and paper so I can add while at the store and check off what I get and it's just satisfying to actually check things off by hand not on a phone!!!

@amandaburger2506 4 года назад

For red wine go for a cabernet sav, merlot, or malbec. Don't go for the cheapest wine, but you don't have to spend a ton on it. If you have lots left over and don't enjoy drinking it freeze in in cubes to add to dishes. It's great in tomato sauces, stews, etc.

@MissFletcherin 4 года назад

Can you do a video on various ways to prepare cabbage? Maybe sautéed, a soup, etc. I’d love some ideas and tips to up my cabbage game! Thanks for making great videos. 💕

@hollybowen4463 4 года назад

I’ve noticed several folks have suggested cooking wine. It really is not a good idea. They usually use low quality wines. And it also usually has salt added. So if you do get it , then cut back on the salt in the recipe!!!! However, you can probably get an inexpensive, but well-known brand of red table wine which is a huge step up. Something like Gallo or Livingston Cellars - labeled ‘table red’ or ‘red blend’ for a reasonable price. Most reds are relatively dry. And a bottle with a screw cap is probably just fine and a good idea if you don’t have a opener for corked wine. I have to say the idea of a 4pk of individual bottles is a smart idea if you don’t expect to cook with wine often. An open bottle of wine will eventually turn to vinegar, so if you won’t finish it off in a month or so then certainly go with the 4pk!!!

@lindaclark4997 4 года назад

Rule of thumb for wine to cook with is use one you like to drink. If you don't drink wine, leave it out. Michael Symon has been doing a cooking show on facebook live every day since quarantine started and he has a list of substitutions you can use if you don't have an ingredient. He posts the recipe the day before along with the substitution list on his facebook page.

@russemerson1358 4 года назад

Being on an SSBN Sub for three months at a time, you start dreaming of salads and all the fresh greens and tomatoes. Real milk too! As soon as we pulled in I’d head to a place with a salad bar, extra points if it had fresh fruits too!

@lorilafler1282 4 года назад

In the words of Julia child a good merlot will be wonderful. I agree a plan with pen and paper works great .stay safe all of you.

@soleary5555 4 года назад

Any cab, zinfandel or grenache will work as a dry red wine. No need to go high dollar for something you are cooking with, but then again should be something you would be OK to drink as well. When I cook with wine I go with something ubiquitous at grocery stores like Decoy cabernet.

@amcf7160 4 года назад

Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. It doesn't need to be expensive but don't go for the cheap stuff. Always cook with what you would drink, the flavour will be so good! A lot of good Pinot's from California which are affordable.

@findingaway5512 4 года назад

"Black like my soul.... I like them to match." 😂😂😂😂 I wear only black. 😉

@karmagirl314 4 года назад

If you don't know wines, and you only buy for cooking, buy the mini bottles or small carton (whatever individual servings your store has, any red in those will work.

@sarab9385 4 года назад

You have an absolute skill for making videos of just you talking that are actually interesting to watch! You’re also a riot. If you ever thought about doing a podcast, I’d listen. Also, in your haul video, I’d love to see your take on shopping during the pandemic! I live in the DC metro area and we are now required to wear a mask when shopping (although I did it before by my own choice) and I do a whole wipe down thing with my groceries when I get home. Seems crazy but I’m also buying for other high risk households so better safe than sorry, right?

@ajbcreationsmt 4 года назад

I am definitely trying out that Creamy Cheddar Broccoli soup, thanks for sharing! I haven't seen the inside of a store for 4.5 weeks due to Smith's curbside pick up. However, my mom's 70th birthday is this Saturday and I am planning on making her dinner and a cake and taking it to her house to eat outside on her deck (social distancing ofc!) so I'll be braving it on Thursday. When I am cooking with wine I have the same issues, because I do not drink. I usually just buy the small 500ml cardboard type of containers that have a screw on cap, and Cabernet Sauvignon (sp?) is what I get for a dry red. Good luck at the store!

@monicaphillips1567 4 года назад

You have probably already bought it by now but as a rule of thumb for cooking with red wine, I always use Italian. For some reason, I have found it stands up very well to long, slow cooking and gives the dish a really nice full body taste. I have tried Californian, South African, Spanish, Portuguese, you name it and I always go back to an Italian merlot. Tenderizes and adds beautiful full flavour to even the cheapest roast.

@FrugalFitMom 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@tnfc1901 4 года назад

That’s amazing that you just ate what you had for a month and made sure you are healthy and not gonna get anyone sick.

@IloveLunches 4 года назад

I love that business in the front and party in the back😃😃🤣😂

@jpaulswan 4 года назад

I am so with you on writing out paper lists~ I (robin) love them! But my husband (jon) instituted an app for grocery lists. Sad panda, it's just not the same. BUT he does the shopping now so I can't really be mad at em ;)

@mzabs1871 4 года назад

I just went to the store. I've been going once a week. My area is so depressing. I live in Jersey in a very dense area. We have a Walmart, shop rire and stop n shop. Stop n shop is my favorite store. It hasnt been fully stocked since right before our lockdown so over a month now. The usual are gone like tp and paper towels, alcohol and hand sanitizer. Very little though of pasta, sauce, dish detergent, laundry detergent, canned veggies, mac n cheese, rice beans, romaine, bananas, cucumbers, the list goes on and on. It makes panic shop even if when I'm home I dont feel the need to panic shop. And the prices are so ridiculous now. I'm ready to take a drive out west to go food shopping where apparently the stores are better stocked. Good luck when you go. I'm interested to see what your stores have.

@elisendap.h.f.984 4 года назад

Hi, someone from spain here! He had a lot of panic buying a month and a half ago, but I must tell you, EVERYTHING was stocked in a few days - weeks. Don't feel like you have to panic shop! If you have the option to get local products that is more likely to be stocked! Good luck and stay calm.

@letrice2892 4 года назад

I agree with u im in nyc and the first month of the crisis wasnt bad shopping wise but now iam starting to see markets shelves becoming bare i try not to worry too much bcuz i also see restocking but their not putting alot out so ppl will limit their purchases i usually shop with a list but now i cant bcuz alot of items arent on shelves so i just make meals as i shop and am thankful that i can afford to still grocery shop bcuz i know there are ppl who have resorted to food banks and pantries just to feed their families

@PandaBear62573 4 года назад

I'm in NYC, Staten Island, and about a month ago everyone was panic shopping and the stop and shop near me was practically empty. They've restocked on almost everything except paper goods, all cleaning items including dish soap, hand sanitizer, hand soap, and feminine hygiene products (although the CVS near us is fully stocked with feminine hygiene products).

@mzabs1871 4 года назад

@@PandaBear62573 I'm over the bridge in Bayonne. My Stop n Shop is so empty it is worse than when Sandy hit. It's making me panic. Walmart lines and Shop Rite lines give me anxiety.

@elainex5666 4 года назад

They have dry cooking red wine over with the vinegars usually

@mommawendyskitchen6881 4 года назад

I don’t drink wine either. But I do cook with it every now and again. I have found that cooking wine just doesn’t do the same thing. I just buy the cheapest red wine I can find usually. And everything I have cooked with it has turned out pretty darn good. By the way, I love your channel! I found you back in January after your extreme meal video that got over a million views. Keep doing what you do, and stay healthy in these crazy times we live in! 😂😁

@carlabales5187 4 года назад

You can usually buy just cooking wines over by the fancy vinegars and such. They work really well.

@suzmj2 4 года назад

Cooking wine has added salt, so if you choose to use it, adjust the salt in your recipe.

@RoseGro17 4 года назад

You are hilarious. Everyone needs a friend like you in their life! The stores around me in Wisconsin are awesome, I feel lucky. They still have limits on some stuff, but it is fully stocked (except for disinfectant products of course). I go to a grocery store called woodmans but I believe walmart and meijer are just as good, but I'm not going in them due to them limiting how many people can be in the store.

@keepsake101 4 года назад

I would say 10 dollars will get you a dry red I just asked the person at the store what is a decent cheap one and has never failed me

@DanielBurns11 4 года назад

You're preaching to the choir with the fresh garlic! Anytime I see anyone use that jarred stuff (I refuse to call it 'garlic') I cannot contain my fresh garlic ran, it's like night and day.

@anpe4970 4 года назад

I also have a produce list longer or as long as all other items. I usually do 1 cooked veg and 1 fresh veg with dinner so we use a lot of veg!

@vlmellody51 4 года назад

I use Black box red blend. It tastes really good and because it's hermetically sealed; I can keep it in my pantry and it keeps fresh for months!

@allisonsigler8051 4 года назад

Any merlot or dark red blend could work for the roast. The alcohol will cook out and the flavor will remain, so you want something to hold up. I personally enjoy Angeline vineyards or Michael David's Freakshow. Those tend to have some good fruit flavors in the reds and I like the cab with a steak. The wine isn't "fruity", but you can taste dark berries in the wine.

@deborahsantos6849 4 года назад

Wine will keep well in the fridge for a while, and if you’re just using it to cook, I would get the cheapest merlot you can find ($3-5) and just make another meal with the rest of the wine in the next month or so!

@marieparks5674 4 года назад

I don’t know when stockpiling became a dirty word, but everyone needs one to prevent all the panic buying. I love making lists on paper, and I love lists

@maryannanderson7517 4 года назад

As I listen to her compile her list I think she has got to be the world's greatest optimist. I shopped 4 days ago and there were a LOT of things I was not able to get. I am very eager to see how many of the things on her list she is actually able to find. If she gets it all or even almost all of it, I probably need to try again because that will mean that in the last four days things have changed a lot in the stores. I do NOT think there is a genuine shortage of ANYTHING...not even toilet paper. I think there is just a serious case of hoarding. I saw a picture of a woman putting what looked like around a hundred rolls of toilet paper in her car; therefore, I was not surprised when I tried to order my usual amount from Amazon and was told there were ZERO rolls available. I think perhaps the word "stockpiling" became a dirty word when people saw the two guys who emptied the shelves in stores for miles around and even emptied Amazon of ALL their bottles of hand sanitizer hoping to resell them on Amazon and make a mint. Sadly (for them) Amazon saw what they had done and refused to allow them to sell on Amazon so they were stuck with SEVEN THOUSAND bottles of hand sanitizer! The state Attorney General I believe is pressing charges against them because they reportedly sold one bottle of sanitizer for $70 which is against the state's anti-price gouging laws. I too love lists. I find if I have a to-do list I am much more productive. There's just something about seeing it written down right there in front of you. (Maybe that's why God had Moses write the Ten Commandments on that tablet instead of just telling him what to tell the people.) But here's how strange I am. I have been known to be making out my to-do list and think of something I have already done and add it to the list just so I can check that it has been done. Now is that weird or what? BTW, to those who don't believe in God and object to my reference to God and Moses and the Ten Commandments I won't try to change your mind and I hope you won't try to change mine. I could be wrong and if I am, when I die I will never know the difference but for those who do not believe in God, if they are wrong, when they die, unfortunately they will know they were wrong.

@kiki4795 4 года назад

You can peel and either freeze your fresh garlic cloves or pop them into a jar of olive oil in the fridge and once you've used the cloves up you will have super yummy garlic olive oil to use as a base for salad dressing or any meal you would normally saute garlic in.

@familypryorities5977 4 года назад

Girl wear a mask! It is crazy out there. Stay safe.

@ashalacarte 4 года назад

And then the shelter in place was extended. I hope you felt comfortable enough to still shop. I am pretty sure in February when I had pneumonia I really had the coronavirus, as I am sure many other did too, so theres my thoughts. I have been loving all your frugal meals though!

@FrugalFitMom 4 года назад

I am still going to shop, our area hasn't had one new case in over a week.

@penguinp2326 4 года назад

If you don’t drink and don’t like the flavor of wine I suggest you substitute with beef broth. The flavor of the wine or any alcohol concentrates when cooking and it is always recommended to get something you enjoy the flavor of. I don’t drink and hate the flavor of wine. I tried to use it once and for me it overpowered the dish.

@donnanorris2939 4 года назад

Two of my favorite things to keep in the pantry are (about 15 oz?) cans of Swanson chicken breast meat (which is found next to the canned tuna!), and cans of white potatoes, and they come as: whole, diced, or sliced. Also, having several cans of cream of chicken soup on hand helps so I don’t have to have cream on hand (to make creamy gravy’s) which, fresh cream eventually goes bad.

@bridgetbhreathnach 4 года назад

Love this, thanks!

@sherlynpatterson4304 4 года назад

If you are not use to cooking with wine use a little less than the recipe calls for. Example if it calls for a cup use only a half cup. If you like the sauce next time add the full amount. Wine can over power a sauce real easily.

@judywebb2620 4 года назад

Dry red wine would be a cabernet sauvignon or merlot, zinfandel, or a red blend as examples. These are full-bodied, not sweet. You can find a decent bottle under ten bucks. Hogue Cellars is reasonably priced, maybe Chateau St. Michelle. There's probably some Idaho reds in your store you could try, too. Don't be afraid to ask the wine guy for a recommendation!

@shell4285 4 года назад

Laura in the Kichen Light Broccoli Soup is the best! I like it because it’s not overloaded with too much cream, but it’s super tasty. Of course I modify it a bit for our tastes. But I really recommend you try it.

@nataliep9644 4 года назад

I know you said you dont drink wine, but a general rule of thumb is dont cook with wine you wouldn't drink. So typically if it's labeled as "cooking wine" dont bother; get a bottle from the shelves of wine meant to be drank. Hope that's a good start!

@mollyk.4031 4 года назад

The rule for cooking with wine is if it's not good enough to drink, it's not good enough to cook with since cooking intensifies the flavor. So don't buy the cheapest (bottom shelf) and definitely do not buy "cooking wine". When cooking (or drinking) with red wine, I prefer Pinot Noir or Merlot. Sutter Home sells little 4 packs, each bottle is a bit over 6 ounces. They have twist off caps so you don't need to worry about opening with a corkscrew.

@Tgigs-gu2wf 4 года назад

I would love to see a video about how to know when food is actually bad. You’re always making such great use of things I would have thrown out. Thank you so much!!

@kmmiller05 4 года назад

Since you're just cooking with the wine, I'd get cheapest. Also, the dry red wines are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and zinfandel! So, you can use any of those I think.

@christyheal8077 4 года назад

Actually get a moderate price wine. Quality does impact on the flavour when cooking. Learned that on the cooking shows on Food TV.

@gh-terri5707 4 года назад

You should never cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink. It makes a big difference. You don’t have to do the most expensive but if it isn’t good enough to drink, do not cook with it either.

@lavendarcrash2941 4 года назад

Rex-Goliath with the rooster on the label is a reliable brand. Winking Owl is really good for the price if you go to Aldi. Tempranillo and Malbec are both delicious varieties of red wine and bonus: you can combine the extra with fruit and a little juice for sangria if you don't think you'll cook with it again anytime soon. If you go with a local wine, avoid Syrah as it can have a powerful flavor and is better for drinking. Merlot or Cab would both be ok though.

@CardsbyMaaike 4 года назад

the best bits about chard is the stem, i like to saute them with an onion and garlic in oil, then add white wine to soften and serve with parmesan cheese, no bitterness ;-)

@FrugalFitMom 4 года назад

Great tip!

@sharriw2743 4 года назад

Paper list for the time being for sure. In Canada there are toilet paper and yeast shortages everywhere. We have alot of the fresh fruits veggies (funny) but are limited in Dairy and meat items. Have a meal plan but be flexible and you'll do fine.

@rebeccamcdonald6161 4 года назад

A Cabernet or Pinot Noir are going to be your drier easiest to find wines for cooking, they are both pretty even keeled and not sweet. But if you have some sweet notes running through your recipe a merlot may be nice. It is not as dry as the first to but the flavor profile would work nicely if your recipe already has some sweeter notes.

@amandazielinski3247 4 года назад

A Cabernet is usually dry (my wine of choice) and I usually just use a cheaper wine to cook with

@poppythrift22 4 года назад

Video on cooking cabbage please!

@harley69210 4 года назад

cabernet sauvignon is your best bet for pot roast, in my humble opinion; nice and dry to stand up to the richness of a roast. other common options tend to be a on the fruitier side, which isn't bad, but not my preference. you just gotta experiment now and again.

@suzmj2 4 года назад

In my area (Nashville, TN) I've had to go to farm stores and smaller markets to get most of what I need. Kroger and Walmart are so crowded, and I want to stay away from crowds as much as possible.

@tamieatkins7930 4 года назад

You can use pomegranate juice in place of red wine.

@roslinney4285 4 года назад

As long as the wine is dry. Don’t use the cheapest wine not good but a mis point and definitely don’t by cooking wine. I would use a Pinot noir a Cabernet Sauvignon a merlot. Anynof those would be fine. Good luck

@josieschmo4172 4 года назад

On the cooking wine. .. if you don't drink wine anything cheap will do, IMHO. We have heating pads on the arms of the sofas (beneath pretty blankets) to get toasty while reading or watching movies.

@cookshackcuisinista 4 года назад

2.99 merlot from Walmart works fine.... You can store the leftover in a jar in the fridge or freeze it!

@myenchantedlife5262 4 года назад

Wine for cooking I just buy at a low price point. I like to always have a dry sherry in the fridge, just adds a nice flavor

@helenbrowne8143 4 года назад

If you can get a clean skin that’s a few dollars a bottle and it’s just a “ dry red blend” that should be fine for cooking. I keep red bottles in the cupboard for a few months after opening. They should be fine as long as they’re fairly cool. If you find you like cooking with wine I would recommend upgrading to a cask which will be bigger but more economical and keeps far longer.

@tracymclaughlinholmes677 4 года назад

I just pick a cheap Merlot and it always turns out fine. Being Irish I make bangers and mash quite often, I like drinking Inferno (dry red Merlot verity) so I use that a lot.

@allisonhirschmann 4 года назад

I love your videos Christine! You have amazing energy and are very inspiring with meal ideas...thank you!

@amy1151 4 года назад

My kiddos were super excited that you shouted us out last night. They were so surprised that a celebrity read my comment. Also love this video idea for motivation and inspiration. Have a great day!!

@brittanypirl7865 4 года назад

Cooking wine or a merlot should do the trick. Just stick with a medium type of price point from what you see there. Chances are good you’re not using the whole bottle so if there are smaller options I’d go that route. My younger sister is a big red wine fan (I’m a white wine gal myself) and she likes yellowtail (the brand) for her merlot and Cabernet choices

@christinamccrary2193 4 года назад

I agree with Behany Desjarlais. The small 4 pack mini bottles is the way to go since you don't drink wine. Normally I would say it should be something you like to drink. Cheap is ok but not too cheap!

@desireebailey8195 4 года назад

You can get a good wine under $7 get the mini bottles since you dont drink it, it will last longer. Go to a liquor store they are pretty knowledgeable & can help

@mrs_dragonclaw 4 года назад

I love The Home Cook. We went through it for our Cookbook Book Club at the library and I ended up buying it. I enjoy making the Lemon Chicken recipe in the book using my air fryer instead of deep frying it. Super delicious!

@Stevie37 4 года назад

We also don't drink wine, but we do cook with it! For dry red wines, either a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon should work out great. No need to buy anything fancy, I've cooked with $10 bottles of wine many times and everything turns out just fine. If you ever have a recipe call for a dry WHITE wine, Sauvignon Blanc tends to cook down into the "cleanest" taste in dishes, in my experience. I do strongly recommend steering away from anything actually labeled as cooking wine. They're full of salt and low quality ingredients and taste horrible.

@ew6458 4 года назад

Most wine recipes you can substitute with broth. 😊 I don't know wine so I just do beef broth for red or chicken broth for white

@butterflyinflight85 4 года назад

Broccoli cheese soup is easy. The Key is just a really good broth or stock. Since you make your own I'm sure you'll be golden. I personally just do, onion, garlic, broc, the veg stock from walmart (the cheap one) a few potatos, a little half and half and then whatever cheese I have on hand. Preferably tillamook white cheddar but colby jack is good too. Hand shredded is better so it doesn't have the starch on it but no big deal either way. When I make it I make a HUGE pot! lol

@lvwest8092 4 года назад

If its too peoplely when you go out, just grab the essentials and go back when it isnt so peoplely. From a loving supporter of your channel who was being socially distant for decades before she knew what it was called😂 Your shelf stable items you want it may be worth shopping online to see if you can get those shipped. I have notice they are stocking back online. I was even able to snag a pack of paper towels from walmart online yesterday. A Walmart app hack is search for your items on the Walmart app with your store selected and it will tell you if its in stock and what aisle. You can also scan your receipts and it will save for your purchase history and you can make a list from that and even the aisles on your paper list. Just dont leave the paper list at home like I do.

@amberthoennes5735 4 года назад

Professional chef here: merlot or a “red blend” will both be ideal for multiple types of recipe. I recommend getting half sized bottles of they are available or a pack of the mini bottles if you’re not planning on drinking it. If I’m buying a whole bottle for cooking I go for a $10 ish bottle. Doesn’t need to be expensive for cooking!

@sarahjo6807 4 года назад

I keep a burgundy wine on hand for most roasts and tomato based sauces.