Poor Man's Recipes | What to Eat When You're Poor

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In this video I'll show you some poor man's meals. If you're wondering what to eat when you're poor or just bring frugal, these recipes are for you. You can save money on food by making simple ingredient swaps. You will save lots of money by eating these poor man's recipes. I include a cheap lasagna recipe, beef stroganoff and chicken salad. Two of these are great recipes to use ground turkey.
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@kathyscrazylife 2 года назад

You can use ground turkey when it’s cheaper, put a spoonful of beef bouillon in it and it tastes like ground beef in a casserole.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Ohhh so smart!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

I switched to ground turkey at start of pandemic and do the same thing.

@oppaloopabetty551 2 года назад

Just add Montreal steak seasoning to the ground turkey cant taste the difference

@Hasenkind1 2 года назад

ground turkeys is sooo expensive where i live (germany)

@krissiausomemom 2 года назад

Great tip definitely gonna try that.

@nicolehubbard3536 2 года назад

When I was a kid, we would spend a weekend at my grandparents' and come home and ask our mom to cook something my grandma had made. My mom: "That's poor food; I'm not cooking that!" She grew up with those recipes and got sick of them, but we thought they were delish. 😄 Nothing more satisfying than making cheap food that's super yummy.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

🤣 that’s too funny!

@anitamartin9168 2 года назад

Yummy

@eleenprosser1577 2 года назад

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@broodieivie207 Год назад

I would rather eat food made with air and love, a.k.a. your grandmother's food. (Also known as using what you have and being creative.)

@heyokaempath5802 Год назад

My mom was the same way! "No! Fried cabbage and cooked beans and cornbread is poor people food!" "Mom! We ARE poor people!" "We don't have to EAT like we are!" Ugh.

@DiscoCatsMeow Год назад

As a single mom who's ex decided that building a new house was more important than paying child support- things are very tight. Tonight I did something that my granny used to do if extra people showed up for supper. I got a 2lb pkg of ground pork on markdown for $4.30. I added 2eggs, about 10oz of bread torn up,( I make bread so about 1/3 of a loaf) beef bouillon, and a 1/2c of water to make it come together to ( Salt, pepper, garlic) knead it well and make patties. I weighed it. My 2lbs turned into 3. I made 12- 4oz patties, baked them at 350 until done. Cooled, then froze them. My son likes to bake veggies in the toaster oven, now he can put a pattie with it. It really does make meat go farther and it's good.

@broodieivie207 Год назад

That sounds very Frugal but being a type ii it would make me sick. I bet it is good though

@rachelhero3413 2 года назад

One of my favorite poor man’s dishes is haluski. Egg Noodles, cabbage, onions and some bacon. Super yummy.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

That sounds great!

@poopsiekins2732 2 года назад

it IS great! i have it with two thick slices of garlic or garlic cheese toast. ^

@amysmith1313 2 года назад

Mine too easy to make!!!, my slovakian granny made it a lot my comfort food

@peajay3557 2 года назад

@@amysmith1313 same here! 😁

@Nogames2281 2 года назад

Yes i make this alot..also my husband like egg noodles, butter ,and cottage cheese all mixed together..(not my fave but he eats it up👍🏻)

@jamesprior2496 2 года назад

How about the inexpensive Irish 7 course dinner? (A 6-pack of beer and a boiled potato.)

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@maggiesmith856 2 года назад

I thought it was six potatoes and a bottle of whiskey.

@jamesprior2496 2 года назад

@@maggiesmith856 Yes, that's another one!

@kittyfarmer9567 Год назад

Haha forgot about that one!

@aj3428 Год назад

I've always used cottage cheese because I find ricotta can taste grainy. I pulse the cottage cheese in my blender or food processor to make it a creamier consistency and mix in parmesan before adding to the pasta. Works great.

@shananalexander9789 Год назад

@AJ. I do the same thing I don’t like ricotta. Also I have used cottage cheese and put it in the blender and made it creamy, and used the ranch dip. No one knows it’s not sour cream. Less calories. It’s just as delicious.

@carladaniels7910 11 месяцев назад

Getting back to cooking, so cheaper, even the Donald prices are so high, all fast food is crazy high. Take 30min cook at home, better for family. Do crockpot dishes, ready when u get home...

@LifePrepared 2 года назад

Ground beef in my area is $6+ per pound. One way I save is you use 3/4 of a pound in recipes and save the other 1/4. Every 3 meals you get the 4th "free". No one notices the 4oz less meat especially if you add a few vegetables. Also subbing the roll of breakfast sausage is $3.28 a pound.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

100% agree, great idea!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

You could also try a 50/50 ratio of ground turkey and ground beef. Walmart has increased their Festive roll recently, but it's still only $2.20 a pound. That would make the "mixture" $4.10+ a pound.

@Hasenkind1 2 года назад

ja here too, i´m from germany 5-7€ per pound. I eat less meat but even that little bit is so expensive NOW that you no longer know what to do....and they said the prices will probably go up 1-2 more times this year

@YouSUBSCRIBE739 2 года назад

I usually use half grnd beef/half BE sausage in my meals most of time😉

@deannealbrecht774 2 года назад

I buy ground turkey and add sausage seasoning like sage, red pepper and fennel to make my own sausage. It's much cheaper.

@momstermom2939 2 года назад

What to eat when you’re poor….we will all be needing these recipes soon!

@donnadkshad6213 2 года назад

Oh and a cheap sub for chicken or tuna salad is garbanzo beans. Super cheap and very filling. I use Tofu for egg salad. I love doing budget challenges.

@davidblue7703 Год назад

Hello 👋, how are you doing today; hope your day went well and it was a wonderful & blessed 😇 day for u Donna?

@kerry5188 Год назад

We all need this right now. Prices are skyrocketing worldwide. Thanks looking forward to your recipes. New subscriber.

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

I’m so glad you’re here! I’m trying to do my part to help!

@johnhazlett3711 2 года назад

Not commonly used in poor man's meals, but lentils are a good thing too. When you pair beans or lentils with pasta or rice, you have more of a complete protein. That way if you have to cut down a on meat, you can still get enough protein.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Agree! Lentils are a fantastic swap or add!

@brendamiranda3732 2 года назад

Maria! Super talented to peel those eggs with one hand! The powers of a mom! Lol

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

🤣 yes, love the mom power!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

I was blown away.

@naahmagolden3953 2 года назад

How do you boil them so they peel like that??

@laurenwhite4333 Год назад

@@naahmagolden3953 I don't know what Maria does but I steam mine and they come off just like that

@grammieb6294 2 года назад

A meal that we had often growing up....cut up hotdogs, brown them in a skillet, then simmer in bbq sauce. Serve over mashed taters, and sweet peas or corn on the side, and biscuits or cornbread.

@deborahlynhetherly934 2 года назад

Yum! I do chop hotdogs, brown them, serve with any flavor baked beans

@jeannehunter5344 2 года назад

Sliced wieners in a white/cheese sauce are also yum.

@Vida2u 2 года назад

@@deborahlynhetherly934 Beanies & Weinies, a winning combination 👍

@r.d.durfey5862 2 года назад

Beans and Hamburg with a little brown sugar...over mashed potatoes.

@shyrellet7252 Год назад

I made white gravy, cut up hotdogs to put in it, simmer. You will be amazed how good it tastes

@nicolew101 2 года назад

Great meal ideas! Back in my really poor days I would make "Mom Specials" basically throwing anything I had on hand together for dinner. My family was always asking what the meal was called and that is why I made up the name "Mom Specials"

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Omg I love that!!!

@ladywytch129 Год назад

My mom did not appreciate us calling the meal "Layered Leftovers."😂

@broodieivie207 Год назад

Gelatinous mass.

@vrkid4941 2 года назад

My mom got the tip for the saltines in chicken salad years ago from Rachel Ray...she said it makes it smoother to spread for sandwiches. Been doing this for about 10+ years love it

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Oh so interesting! I’d never heard of it!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

Such an interesting concept. I can't wait to try it. Hey, it works for meatloaf so why not chicken?

@rosaliefrancis8949 2 года назад

@@MealsWithMaria lo

@kelleycowan6652 Год назад

I found the saltines very surprising! I'm going to have to try it!!

@llovebleach6530 6 месяцев назад

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 I'm gluten intolerant so oatmeal in meatloaf is my go-to. Not sure if it would be worth it cost wise to substitute with gf crackers as they aren't cheap!

@jessicasarmy8896 Год назад

With nine people, seven were children, in our family and living on one pay check made my mom an economical cook in so many ways. Sundays were a meat night. If we had a ham, dad was cutting off any extra meat on that bone for a 'breakfast for supper' meal on Monday. The bone then was saved for a soup. One of the meals mom made was a favorite of dad's. We called it Yankee Dish. You start with mashed potatoes, a pound or two of hamburger mixed with beef gravy. You place a scoop of mashed potatoes on your plate and pour the hamburger/gravy mixture over the mashed. You could have canned corn or some other veg but usually this is all we had, the meat and potatoes. We had lots of meatless supper so there was a lot of spaghetti. Mom could but didn't always make a home made sauce but we scoffed that up. Every Friday mom made a one-pot-meal she called Goulash. It was never the same and we loved it so much. She put whatever she had in the fridge in a chicken or beef stock and tasted as she cooked to add whatever seasonings she felt the pot needed. Nothing went to waste.

@mariacullati2371 Год назад

I use one cream of mushroom soup can for my beef stroganoff and it's OK with or without additional mushrooms. I keep scallions growing in my kitchen (never have to buy onions again). Thank you for these great ideas.

@JewelBlueIbanez 2 года назад

With chicken salad, I use the chicken scraps that are left on the bones after I boil the carcasses for stock. During turkey season, you can use the turkey scraps from the carcass after making turkey stock. You may have to add salt, but it’s a great way to use up chicken scraps that would otherwise be thrown out with the bones.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

100% agree! Great way to use everything.

@kenyonbissett3512 2 года назад

People throw it out? My mom picked the carcass clean. My dad was in charge of cooking the carcass into a soup, he looked for any small loose bones or cartilage, then added macaroni or egg noodles and that was dinner, then lunch, then snack for several days. With 4 hungry kids, it never made it to the freezer. Later, when we were gone, they froze some of it for later.

@hopetondelli5146 2 года назад

and give the gristle and skin and bone ends to the dog along with a spoon of water you use to rinse out the pot

@elioraimmanuel Год назад

I made a Poor Man’s Beef Stew for my family the other night. We ate hearty amounts and had enough for two meals for our large-ish family. I added biscuits (regular and keto cheddar bay,) a salad and we had a feast! The whole family loved it.

@mylifemadesimple2686 2 года назад

I am a mom of 5 and I can use these recipes for my children. Thank you so much

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

That’s awesome!

@carolsaylor6151 2 года назад

First time watcher! I love your personality and demeanor - very nice, very helpful, very humble. Thank you for sharing!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Aw thank you! I have plenty more videos I hope you like them too 🥰🥰

@paulacostello6912 2 года назад

Wow, kudos on managing to peel eggs with one hand -- very impressive! As for the faux lasagna, you just can't go wrong mixing pasta, a tomato element and cheese. Who doesn't love it? Great video. Thanks! :)

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

So true on the pasta!

@constitutionalrepublic1966 2 года назад

@@MealsWithMaria Noodles are all the same, it’s just the shape that makes it unique. I started subbing noodles for my lasagna several years ago, because I wanted an easier way to portion control. It’s easier to scoop up smaller noodle lasagna, and have plenty of leftovers. If you are making plan ahead freezer meals, this is perfect.

@kathrynwitte3398 2 года назад

Love it but can’t eat it due to the high salt/sodium content, which worsens high blood pressure, increases risk for heart disease and stroke- the top two causes of death for Americans. People are always surprised when those things happen to them and their families. Is it any wonder poor people died earlier?

@kerim.peardon5551 2 года назад

Mentioning ricotta cheese reminded me of something I haven't had in years. My late husband had a recipe for diabetic "ice cream" using ricotta cheese. You just put a serving of the ricotta in a bowl, added the sweetener of your choice, and a few drops of some flavoring. Our favorite was vanilla and almond flavoring and we usually also tossed in some sliced almonds and/or raisins. It was actually a great substitute for ice cream and perfect for a diabetic because you could make it with artificial sweetener.

@broodieivie207 Год назад

interesting. great for keto too.

@WorldOfWonder66 Год назад

I have done the chicken salad with canned chicken leaving the water from the can in the salad with the crackers. You can cut down the mayo that way. I have also done this many times with tuna. You can do the stroganoff with cream of mushroom soup and a package of brown gravy or onion soup. It turns out really good.

@venge6093 2 года назад

Of all the cooking vids I've watched on here you are the best one I've found, no messing about with the food just honest food, well done!

@joeybaby. 2 года назад

I loved the title of your channel 😊 These recipes sound and look great ! I will look for more (recipes ) due to everything being soooo.. expensive , it's frightening . I'm sharing this with my young friends with family's They are scrimping and attempting to save where they can. These recipes are great please keep them up. Thank you.

@debbiechaney6607 2 года назад

Oh my goodness....looks absolutely delicious!!

@missincognito452 Год назад

I recently made something I think was super cheap and easy. My kids loved it. One small yellow onion sliced, 4 golden potatoes sliced, one beef sausage, sliced. Toss the onion and potatoes in a little olive oil, salt, pepper and smoked paprika to taste. Throw it all in a skillet and cook it till the potatoes are tender. Makes great leftovers that you can eat in a tortilla as a breakfast burrito the next day.

@tannaphillips6840 2 года назад

Your one handed egg peeling ability is AMAZING!!! Great video!!!!

@cindym3340 2 года назад

Just came across your channel and now I’m hooked. Thank you for all the budget friendly recipes.👏😘

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

I’m so glad you’re here and enjoying 🥰🥰

@lydialangfordjoiner765 2 года назад

Very well done! Thank you for sharing!

@dianatennant4346 2 года назад

Enjoyed all of these this is the kind a recipe I like right now I'm serving meals to six adult family eaters and I felt like I already cooked frugally but I can find out different ideas and different recipes from other people and be able to extend the menu a long way

@kittyfarmer9567 Год назад

Love your channel! Great recipes

@MariaVargas-ed4xt 2 года назад

Yay!! Another video from Maria!!💜🥰😍

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

🥰🥰🥰

@seekingserenitydaily 2 года назад

All of these sound yummy! I'll be trying them out for sure!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yay!

@toneone1134 Год назад

Love it. More recipes from our past to teach us to survive better in difficult times. Live free!!!

@paulaflatt2936 2 года назад

Thank you Maria! Great ideas and video. I will for sure be putting saltines in my chicken salad and may try it with tuna salad:)

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yes! I don’t know why I didn’t even think of tuna salad!

@billieflowers1 2 года назад

Thank you sooooo much. That helped with what I'm cooking tonight

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yay! I’m so glad!

@evelyngarcia8015 2 года назад

Loving your videos I made your black bean soup the other day any my picky 14 year old loved it !!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

That is so awesome!!

@conniesanchez9114 Год назад

You can also add a touch of vinegar to your ground turkey it does something that makes it taste more beefy. I love your ideas for families eating on a budget “being frugal “ not cheap keep it up Maria!

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

👍🏼👍🏼 great idea! So glad the ideas are helpful!

@angelafowler508 Год назад

Thanks for these ideas. I will definitely use them.

@joanhenschel3511 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. We're not well off at all, so these recipes will help me

@dougjackson9703 2 года назад

Love this .... tysm....my favorite video to watch when posted....Rosanne

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Aw thank you! I’m so glad you like them!

@cynthiasmith9101 2 года назад

That's a mom... multitasking is a must for being a mom! Awesome job!😎😎

@sixfigurebookkeeper7588 Год назад

You are a master at suggesting substitutes! Well done! One of my biggest struggles is knowing how to substitute ingredients which then prevents me from making a recipe and risking a flop. Thank you for all of those substitution tips you shared - they were incredibly helpful!

@LalaCats3 2 года назад

Very practical and tasty-looking ideas! Thanks.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀 you’re welcome!

@catinaray4013 Год назад

OMG! I made the lasagna and my picky husband loved it. So, did I. Thank you. Used everything I had. I make my own tomato sauce. It's my pantry staple.

@kjesion 2 года назад

I am going to try the beef stroganoff and lasagna recipe this week. Thanks for sharing!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yay! Enjoy!

@Melodee1316 Год назад

I’m new to this channel! I love the inexpensive ingredients! I’d like to share a poor mans meal. Fry 3 bell peppers ( I like to use yellow, red, and orange peppers ). When tender add 4 beaten eggs. That’s all! My son loves this meal, and he wouldn’t eat peppers before. Hope you try it!

@debras3806 Год назад

That sounds good but man in my area colored bell peppers are a luxury item!

@dw3992 Год назад

My fam loves eggs, potatoes, onions & bell peppers for a meal. Delicious, affordable & healthy.

@JuliaCantley Год назад

We’re definitely feeling poor right now. I’ve been making poor man’s steaks and they are sooo good.

@lindabonomi7274 2 года назад

Maria, L love your videos, you're smart, informative, cheerful, and matter-of-fact...delicious recipes!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀😀 thank you! Glad you enjoy them!

@Angel12199 2 года назад

Something you might consider is Dollar Tree sells 2 clear plastic cutting board sheets for $1.25. I snipped the corners off one & only use that cutting board sheet for meats. I use the other sheet for all other necessary chopping. A) If you use a cutting board sheet, you simply pick up the sheet and pour your ingredients into whatever vessel (pot/pan/bowl etc) you're using. Its cleaner & more efficient cuz you get ALL of what you've chopped into the bowl. B) Wood cutting boards are beautiful but they can hold bacteria. You've got babies & I don't want you or anyone in your family to get sick. I've been cooking for over 50years & no one has ever gotten food poisoning from my food. #grandmalove I always enjoy your videos. God bless you dear & your family.🙏❤🙏

@christeenprice5637 2 года назад

Awesome recipes,ideas, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀 you’re welcome!

@brontebenoit6181 Год назад

Three wonderful recipes! I can’t wait to try the Poor Man’s Chicken Salad! You provide the best content and substitutions for every conceivable pop up situation. I’m loving it! 😋😋😋

@andielliott6371 2 года назад

I like the way you use it right out of the container...no need to dirty extra dishes!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😅 gotta cut the dishes where I can!!

@carrolynschollianostuni1173 Год назад

Love you recipes. Thank you for sharing.

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

You’re welcome!

@mariecarty2422 2 года назад

Love these videos. 😀😀😀 Thank you so much for sharing! Yes all meats becoming super expensive here in MA.

@heikeheart868 Год назад

Thanks for these amazing recipes! in a pinch I have used ketchup in place of tomato paste ;) I really appreciate these budget videos, they're a literal life saver :)

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

So glad you like them! I agree, ketchup is just fine!

@catherinecurtis2865 Год назад

Maria, great advice at a time that we all need it. I have been working on this concept for some time and discovered THE FREEZER! What it can and cannot do (foods which do not freeze well and those that do), and it is amazing. I figured out over the years of my husband and I working full-time, and often over-time, what can be done in advance and frozen, and the fresh part of the meal can be done in a few minutes before serving. An example of this is any kind of Chicken or Beef stir-fry. The meat and sauce part is the most difficult part and can be frozen (just add a bit of extra liquid as it reduces with freezing. I use Zip-Loc Freezer Bags which I label with the meal and the date frozen and keep a hand-written log of the meals and dates so that they do not exceed their time limit. The rice, noodles, potatoes and any fresh vegetables/salads can be prepared just before serving. I have many recipes: Roast beef or chicken, Goulash, Spanish Chicken, Meatloaf... the ideas are endless. Any extra roasted or barbequed meat can be portioned and identified for Lunch - sandwiches, salads, etc. The point is that when you go to the trouble to cook you should make it count for meals in the future - you are doing the work anyways. If you have a stash of easily usable meals you will spend less and eat healthier and not have to resort to expensive an unhealthy packaged foods.

@mestrada42 Год назад

just came across your channel. I am trying my hand at substituting ingredients. the more videos I watch the more possibilities I can see that would be just fine. Normally if I need to make dinner and I don't have an ingredient or 2 I go onto the next recipe. I now look at the ingredient and say is there something I have that would work just as well or research online to make such as (buttermilk). Love that you mention you could use this or this or this and it still comes out delicious. Helps me to think outside the box.

@daniellevardeman1548 2 года назад

Glad I saw your video. The cheaper lasagna looks so good and easy to make!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀 too easy not to try!

@cheree1984 2 года назад

Love all your videos 💕 Great ideas to use less and still eat well!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Thank you? So glad you like it!

@peajay3557 2 года назад

Just found you & subscribed! Great video!👍 Would love to see more cheap meals w/ less carbs. Maybe one pot meals! You are a wonderful teacher, I enjoyed your presentation. 😊

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

I’m so glad you’re here!! My video from today was lower carb 😀ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-og9JMlzDfCI.html

@cathyfeigert5660 2 года назад

These all look delicious!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Thank you!

@chelseasummers2365 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing, such a great and inexpensive meal ideas. One thing I would suggest though is if you have a leftover sweet potato or spinach in the refrigerator to incorporate that into the lasagna. I would first slice the sweet potato and roast it in the oven and then I would use that as a not an additional layer in the lasagna along with the spinach and then the other ingredients that you showed.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yum! Great idea!

@1CurlyB 2 года назад

With your lasagna......I just made a "lasagna" with frozen ravioli (walmart - $4.98, for the family size). The ravioli already comes stuffed with ricotta and other cheeses, so no need to buy those cheeses (or substitutes). I only used about 1/4 of the bag. Just an idea......

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

I have raviolis in the freezer and was thinking of doing just that! Thanks for the extra push!

@ourfamilysvarietyshow 2 года назад

that's a good idea I'm going to have to try it

@shettikkawoods 2 года назад

Yummy 😋🌻🤗 blessings and thank you ❤️🌻🦋🌺🌹🥰,in these frugal times.... quite useful. And,appreciative 🤗

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀 so glad you like the recipes!

@pteddie6965 Год назад

I loved the chicken salad recipe. I can't eat the saltines, but I think that I will make this for my wife and granddaughter. They will love it. You're a joy to watch. Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas.

@renewalof48 Год назад

I have been following you for a while on TV. Finally used my laptop to say you are amazing.

@linnetfurze6271 2 года назад

Hi there I am from UK and love new meal ideas. Thank you for the ideas food looks lovely . L

@rondamcfalls7696 2 года назад

The saltines in the chicken salad makes good sense to me (don't know why I haven't thought of it before) because I love to put chicken or egg salad on saltines to eat them.

@poopsiekins2732 2 года назад

youre absolutely right!

@momentsformoms9467 2 года назад

These look great. With chicken sandwiches I just use canned chicken. My family used celery and grape halves-my preference,my sons other grandparents use celery & onion:he prefers it that way. Also with avocado mayonnaise which surprised me but that’s what I was told so works for me. 🙂

@Rhansplants Год назад

You share really great recipes I've never seen before! I'm a new subscriber. 💕

@fortheearth Год назад

Great ideas. Thank you!

@sarahstrong7174 2 года назад

Thsnkyou for sharing.

@shaunah.creations9233 2 года назад

Hi, I’m new. Your video randomly popped up in my homepage. I liked all of your tips and simple meals in this video! Thank you ☺️

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

I’m so glad you’re here Shauna!! 😀🥰

@victoriaLL345 Год назад

Great ideas and substitutes.

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

Thank you ❤️

@sherrymanuel9 2 года назад

Love more poor man meals, Sherry from Arizona

@marjoriebouwens6000 2 года назад

I made 'lasagna' like that last week. I had some ricotta that I had to use so I made it with a half pound of sausage and she'll macaroni because that's what I had. We all loved it. We called it unassembled lasagna because it was like everything ended up mixed together when we ate it. I'll try the other recipes too. Thank you.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yum! Great work!

@stellak8730 Год назад

You should call it deconstructed lasagna to make it sound really fancy. "Tonight we'll be having a deconstructed sausage lasagna made with shell pasta and ricotta"

@michellehorn4764 Год назад

I just hit the subscribe button, and the thing that made me do it was seeing you peel those boiled eggs one-handed! I am in awe!

@MealsWithMaria Год назад

😀 so glad you’re here! Plenty more one handed cooking where that came from 😅

@maryjones7851 2 года назад

I loved these recipes. More please

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yes! In the next month there will be another!

@ginasmith9489 Год назад

Amazing budget meals !!! 💕

@cherbear1996 2 года назад

We ate lazy man's lasagna which was also similar to goulash..mom was great at soups n gram was great at baking esp pies..beans, celery, onions, flour can feed you well..n quite affordable..first time watcher..I'm really enjoying ya so I subbed..thanks..on ssdi..def limited on food costs..we have a great food bank by me..feel blessed..thank you✌💜😊

@hello-vs4me 2 года назад

Making these today thanks love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yay!

@miriamgomez275 2 года назад

So good recipes, God 🙏🙏 Bless for sharing this recipe. They are very helpful to be able some money.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀 glad to share!

@hello-vs4me 2 года назад

Make more of these thanks 😊

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

😀😀👍🏼

@teeadvocate 2 года назад

I love how appetizing your food looks. I am vegetarian and got some packages of ground veggie meat for a 1.39 so I'm making that pasta dish asap. Thanks Maria!😍

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Perfect!!!

@susanmetz9892 Год назад

Why do vegetarians always have to tell you their vegetarians. I can honestly say that I’ve never heard a meat eater say “ I’m a carnivore”.

@shellyturner2766 2 года назад

Great examples; I like how this stirred up additional tips and memories from viewers. One of our favorite "poor man" recipes is poor man's burrito bowls. I put it on the menu plan as our "arrive home" dinner when we go out of town, because I don't have to thaw out any meat.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

That’s a great meal! I love that too! I was thinking of doing a video from viewer recipes in the comments 😃

@darcistephenson5359 2 года назад

Explain please??

@sherrylewis9327 2 года назад

Ohhh I hadn't heard of these. Did a search and now have a "starter" recipe pinned, this looks great, thank you!

@RevBTB 2 года назад

i do a similar thing, as the lasagna & i call it a roll over dinner - I double batch some American Chop Suey for one nights supper and the next night, ill even maybe add some pepperonis or some left over sausage but use the leftover suey as my noodle layer, and just insert the cheese layer.. super easy

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

Yum! What a fabulous idea!!

@leeannstearns9923 2 года назад

Yum, awesome suggestions. 😋👍

@dangergirl7960 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks!

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@deannalarsen7161 2 года назад

Chopped onions and/or chopped celery would be great in the chicken salad, too. You could use relish or olives instead of pickles. We should always be creative with our ingredients that we have on hand in order to save money. Also, I love grating a clove of fresh garlic in salads like that. Delicious! Thanks so much for this! I just subscribed.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

I’m so glad you’re here and thank you for the great ideas!!

@robinpatrick6675 Год назад

Could you use canned Tuna subbed for the chicken?

@deannalarsen7161 Год назад

@@robinpatrick6675 Yes! That would be perfect.

@kelliejackson1191 2 года назад

I came over from Tiffany's channel. I enjoyed your video and subscribed 🎉

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

So wonderful!! I’m so glad you’re here!!!

@ramonanivens5256 2 года назад

Nothing is cheap any more..do enjoy watching your channel

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

I've always loved the combination of both chicken and egg in a salad.

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

It’s great!

@hello-vs4me Год назад

Love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊 😘

@karenquick8737 2 года назад

I'll have to start putting in the Worcestershire sauce into my ground beef stroganoff, to get that extra flavor. All your dishes looked so frugal and yummy! Paula Deen makes a saltine cracker salad too. It really blows my mind. I can't remember if it has chicken in it or not, but it's a real Southern thing! 😊

@MealsWithMaria 2 года назад

At southern! Makes sense. The Worcestershire adds a lot!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 года назад

Holy Toledo I just looked it up... Soda Cracker Salad/Georgia Salad.... it's literally a salad made with a sleeve of crackers, with only the added protein of a boiled egg. Outstanding! I have to try!

@garygates7111 2 года назад

Sometimes l put a tad of liquid smoke in my red meats.....so yummy

@alissagonzales735 2 года назад

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 yes I had it the first time I went south. I really liked it. Different but good.

@christinearrand8208 2 года назад

You can stretch the ground meats by adding mashed beans pinto/black/canneli I've even subbed with butter beans! Up to about 50/50 meat to bean ratio - tho I usually stick closer to 60meat/40bean Another good tip is buy larger quantities/ wait for markdowns so the meat is discounted and pre-portion 12oz servings into freezer/ziplock bags roll it nice & flat/air squished out as soon as you get it home. freeze it flat for maximum storage space and quick EASY thawing.(take a quart Ziploc with 12oz flattened meat divide into 4 indented sections [ + ] it makes for perfect sized slider patties )