20 MEALS FOR $25 || EXTREME BUDGET MEALS || CHEAP MEALS

[@allthingsmandy]

$25 Meal Plan and Shopping List: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSl-3OHFXr2O7fnqh0D_zVFixqoyF88CtK7DWMd3BobBXRC7l34jzkWgEqTiUpPPFo_tp4pWCYybDPV/pub

[@Abuelitahere]

Love your channel ! I found you not too long ago.

[@nancycarney]

If you cut the meaty back portion away from the thigh end, you can get an additional 2 meals out of the leg quarters. Boil them for chicken and rice or dumplings. Boil and de-bone for a chicken pot pie. So easy on the budget.

[@mommam.6101]

You've got really cute hair, it must be naturally curly and I am jealous. I know it has nothing to do with your budget meals, which I haven't even watched yet.

[@tinaingram885]

I found your channel today and subscribed. Great recipes. Thank you. 😊 I just realized you are in NC??? Your t-shirt lol. I'm in NC east of Charlotte one hour. Looking forward to more videos. 😀 God bless you all. I want to make the shepherds pie and serve with Tostidos chips as a dip. And a meal!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Yes I am! Thanks for subscribing!!

[@joycepedercini3841]

I think the Mexican shepherds pie would be really good with macaroni and cheese on top instead of mashed potatoes

[@allthingsmandy]

that's a great idea!!

[@mistyfiello5262]

I would cook my chicken and then remove it and cook my rice in the juice, but really you can’t go wrong however you make your chicken and rice. Looks delicious!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@marla1176]

Definitely going to make the Shepherd's Pie and soup. Probably the others as well. Looks delicious. Great job. 👍

[@allthingsmandy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LoriFalce]

With that leftover spinach and roasted red pepper, I'd make some really yummy grilled cheese. I know it's not in the budget, but I can usually dig up the bread and cheese in the fridge.

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!!

[@thomasinabrown314]

Everything looks good but the creamy soup was so delicious looking that I have to make that.

[@allthingsmandy]

It's so good!

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

You got a lot of grocery items for $25! That’s awesome!

[@allthingsmandy]

thanks for watching!

[@sw3et24x7]

I love making the chicken and rice bake. I use lemon pepper seasoning and add canned corn to it. And I dice the chicken up before I bake just so it's easier to portion out.

[@allthingsmandy]

That sounds great! Thanks for sharing!

[@treasurespastnpresen]

You could add some black beans and corn and a bit more seasoning to the shepherd's pie to stretch it more. Black beans would be good in the salsa chicken also.

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!

[@jgodwin717]

Great job. Amazing ideas!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you! 😊

[@marjimcmillan9265]

Would cook the chicken separately in the Instant Pot and leave in the skin. Nice done, you have some great chicken stock to use in other recipes - including the rice. Would cook the salsa with the rice and onion.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@catlover3550]

I love these type of videos I alos appreciate it when you taste them and let us know how the recipe turned out. Happy New Year Mandy!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Happy New Year!

[@cozycalicocrafts680]

We are following this meal plan this week. So excited! My 5-year-old watches your recipes with me. He gets so tickled at your reactions to the taste tests. This morning when he tasted his breakfast he got excited like you do. 😊

[@allthingsmandy]

That is awesome! I love it!

[@tinablair2206]

Amazing meals! Going to try the Shepard's Pie and that soup. The remaining ingredientss would be a great salad or omelet, too. The soup looked as though it was very hearty.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@kcdrapes]

The chicken skin when crisped up and mixed with old bread ends and seatings makes an awesome flavourful topping when your in a budget

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip!

[@ponycyndi1]

These all look amazing! And I just got a bag of the chicken quarters for $5.

[@allthingsmandy]

Amazing deal!

[@gingerhammond6446]

For the Salsa Chicken, I would definitely cook the rice separately...and some Parmesan cheese would be yummy in the soup...

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I wish Walmart in Canada had those bags of leg quarters. Can someone else in Canada tell me if we have them here and I just haven’t been able to find them? I know they won’t be as inexpensive as they are in the US but it would be great for meal planning. I almost never cook my rice in whatever dish I’m making. I have two exceptions which are very specific casseroles, but other than that I prefer to have my rice, and then put whatever I made on top of it.and I like extra sauce. 😁

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@elainenicholls7648]

I am from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 also. I have not seen Chicken sold like that either.

[@jgodwin717]

Rice takes much less time. Cooking the rice in the drippings/water. Add more water of course.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@SuperMomMac]

Your recipes are so fabulous Mandy! Thank you for sharing your expertise! Happy New Year!

[@allthingsmandy]

You are so encouraging!

[@amandamurray8224]

I love Mandy in the making her husband is so funny with the cream cheese fobia but eats it and loves it. I also enjoy your videos so a twist of the 2 are wonderful

[@allthingsmandy]

Yay! Thank you!

[@rhondahutt1143]

I just found these videos, I make veggie beef soup a lot. I've found Walmart's canned mixed veggies are cheaper and you get more than the frozen.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Happy New Year! I've enjoyed your recipes this year and I look forward to seeing what you bring to us in 2023!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@jamillaslife3696]

That taco shepherds pie looks awesome! ❤

[@emily--m]

Enjoy watching you. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes ❤️

[@allthingsmandy]

My pleasure 😊

[@sallygordin2869]

I love watching your videos!! Everything looks delicious. Blessings!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much!

[@richardselfridge2926]

Thank you for these great videos. Happy New Year😀

[@allthingsmandy]

Same to you!

[@ceceliawest5085]

Great recipes!! I think sometimes I forget how much you can do with leg quarters when you are doing budget meals and let's face it these days I think everyone is

[@allthingsmandy]

So true!

[@kathyscrazylife]

The Shepherds pie looks delicious!

[@allthingsmandy]

It was!

[@proudmammaof6148]

That shephards pie looks really good. I feel like a can of black beans and some corn might stretch it for additional servings. Also, I feel like it would be good with lentils in place of the ground beef. Thank you for doing these videos. Really helps with ideas to stretch the budget.

[@allthingsmandy]

Great ideas! You are so welcome!

[@mommam.6101]

I would cook the chicken for a while, and then I would add the rice to the pot later. But I'm not a very good cook so don't pay any attention to what I say. It's a textural thing, but I can't stand shredded meat. I always have to chop it.

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip!

[@elainenicholls7648]

I am with you. Don't like any shredded meats. Chopped is good for me also.

[@LindzandLife]

It's so nice to find a Budget challenge that includes meat. I'm in Ireland so prices are very different here. Really enjoyed your video can't wait to see more. Happy New year lovely Xx

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@vernabryant2894]

I love cooking chicken thighs and legs in the air fryer.

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!

[@diannalynnYT]

Made the southwestern shepherds pie this evening, big hit! Thank you.

[@allthingsmandy]

Fantastic! I am so happy!!

[@diannalynnYT]

@@allthingsmandy tomorrow I'm making it again but switching it up with chicken I have left over for cooking up some breasts for another meal.

[@countycalling]

With the Southwest shepherds pie you can use chicken in this, I use a white cheese and salsa verde with corn and black beans. It is delicious

[@allthingsmandy]

Ooh that sounds so good!

[@sugarloaf10]

I loved all of these thank you so much!! I’m definitely going to try those roasted red peppers and spinach in a soup that looks so delicious.

[@allthingsmandy]

You are so welcome!

[@Purple0fairy0bunny]

That is what i grew up calling shephards pie. Didnt realize it wasnt the normal one until i was an adult. Also great with biscuits or corn bread on top instead of mashed potatoes

[@allthingsmandy]

Ooh that sounds good!

[@allyrooh3628]

In the Southwest shepherd's pie, you could use cornbread instead of potatoes for about the same money too. Everything looks good!

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!

[@PinkTigger33]

Hi Mandy. For that salsa chicken, I would remove and debone the chicken and shred the meat first, then add it back to the pot with the rice and cook until the rice is done. That way, the rice can really absorb all those flavors. Your southwestern shepherd's pie looks great. That reminds me so much of tamale pie except it has a cornmeal masa topping instead. To further stretch that budget, I would only use half the cheese, skipping the layer beneath the potatoes leaving more cheese available for another dish later. If you use a sharp or extra sharp cheddar it yields more flavor, and you can get by using less cheese. I would also cut the meat down to a half pound and add in some chili beans or refried beans. Everything you've made looks tasty. Your family is blessed to have a good home cooked meals like these for dinner. Happy New Year!

[@allthingsmandy]

Awe! So sweet! Thank you!

[@SitchieSaves]

Happy New Year! I love your challenge videos!

[@allthingsmandy]

Happy new year!!

[@nicolebullock8704]

Am fixing these for next week am using turkey thanks

[@allthingsmandy]

Hope you enjoy!

[@JustinAndersonTV]

Just found your channel after searching for cheap meals and loved this video!!! You have a new subscriber 🤠🔥💜

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome to my youtube family!

[@sheliapeters2082]

Yum yum I am trying the Shepard's pie I have everything for that one and I have the stuff for chicken and rice . Thanks so much these are some good recipes . Keep them coming !!

[@allthingsmandy]

You are so welcome!

[@sheliapeters2082]

@@allthingsmandy Happy New years to you and your family as well !! May the new year hold a lot of blessings for everyone .

[@kelliking4449]

Great job Mandy! Happy new year🎊

[@allthingsmandy]

Happy new year!!

[@80skindagal]

The Shepard's pie looked delicious I've never made it before but I might just try this recipe. 🐷☺️

[@allthingsmandy]

You should!

[@JustinAndersonTV]

I’m trying Mandy’s Shepherds Pie from her charming reaction alone 💜🤠

[@nancycarney6886]

Rice separately. I buy those 10 lb leg quarters all the time. 5 meals for 3.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@erinstubbert6755]

New subbie! Great recipe’s thank you for sharing!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome!

[@karengilsdorf9753]

❤

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellemiller1027]

So I was wondering. I don’t have fresh spinach. Could I use frozen spinach in the chicken soup? All the recipes look delicious. I also like to watch Mindy in the Making. Thank you for the videos.

[@allthingsmandy]

Yes you can! Just defrost and squeeze as much of the liquid out of the spinach as possible!

[@susanprather5962]

The shephards pie looks good.

[@allthingsmandy]

It was so good!

[@kathyeichholz1516]

Just found your channel thank you love your receipes

[@allthingsmandy]

Welcome!!

[@lornareinhart2706]

I would also make the rice separate

[@allthingsmandy]

That's what I thought!

[@Roxy111166]

Happy New Year Mandy!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@samanthadodd8112]

Rice separate. I need to try the Shephard pie.

[@allthingsmandy]

So good!

[@GillianBudgets20203]

New subscriber from the UK. I found this video really useful as I'm doing a grocery challenge on my channel. So Im definitely gonna try the shepherd's pie... thank you

[@allthingsmandy]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to my youtube family!

[@carriemindplsable]

This is a great budget friendly meals video. The recipes all look like something my family would love!

[@allthingsmandy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@allthingsmandy]

I've done a ton of these types of videos! It's so fun to stretch yourself to see how many meals you can make!

[@carriemindplsable]

@@allthingsmandy I will go back through your playlist and check them out thanks

[@lorilxn1597]

Green pepper would be good in the chicken salsa

[@sherrylg2006]

All of these meals looked delicious!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@Lulubluz]

Looks delish!

[@nancypritchard4092]

Great video!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks!

[@sherylmanz7232]

Now that shepherd's pie, looks good . 😋😋😋 I don't like cooked peas , and most recipes for shepherd's pie have peas in it.

[@allthingsmandy]

So good!!

[@tangoandali6112]

Mandy in the making during the part of the Sheppard pie not cat meowing for cheese

[@allthingsmandy]

😋

[@lauracullison6894]

I wrote down the recipe for the Southwest shepherds pie. I look forward to trying it.

[@allthingsmandy]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@cherifoster1114]

To save time and dishes,I'd put it in the pot....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯

[@allthingsmandy]

That's right! Thanks for watching!

[@levellasmith9866]

🥰

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucilleyonce317]

Wow, you’re amazing.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks!

[@angelarothbauer8096]

I have made salsa chicken it is very tasty

[@allthingsmandy]

So good!

[@lorilxn1597]

I'd put black beans and corn in the shepherds pie

[@cherifoster1114]

Could you possibly do,for example how many meals per full week for x budget amount for a entire month? For instance 21 meals for $25 (roughly the EBT amount for a single person, depends on the individual situation,etc)....Also ways to finish things up as well....🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@allthingsmandy]

That's a great idea! I have shared several monthly grocery hauls where I do $25 a week. And I have several pantry clean out videos but this would be great to do as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@joycepedercini3841]

Is that brown rice in with your chicken and rice casserole

[@allthingsmandy]

yes..... the white rice that was substituted was less than I had planned for so I improvised...Walmart pickup subs....lol

[@leannahicks412]

I would cook the rice separately.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

Happy New Year everyone

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

@@allthingsmandy you are very welcome

[@bva2131]

Could you use boneless chicken breasts in these recipes and the cooking times be the same?

[@allthingsmandy]

If it boneless breasts that are fresh and not frozen I would cook chicken in half the time. The chicken and rice needs to cook 30 mins so that the rice is cooked through.

[@bva2131]

@@allthingsmandy gotcha! Thank you! And Happy New Year!!

[@misfit7610]

👍👍👍

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@marypeterson1053]

It looks so good.

[@allthingsmandy]

So good!

[@kayepperson189]

Why cut skin off doesn’t it add flavor?

[@jillgott6567]

Sorry not enough veggies in this haul for me.

[@lifeinthefastlane362]

I think you could save more money using real dishes instead of disposable. Great video!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!