My daughter, who is away at college, called this morning to tell me you had a new video out. She and her roommates were headed to the grocery store and they make a LOT of your meals. As they are students on a budget, they were excited to see this today!
@jesusislord65452 жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is just awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing that with me. I sure do appreciate that. When my husband was still in college I did so many recipes like these because we really didn’t have any other choice🤷♀️ thank you so very much for sharing that !😀
@aurorasanchez79222 жыл бұрын
nice
@omnilich21562 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco I love your content, I live in Utah as well so when I discovered your channel I knew it would be getting a great deal for cooking and new recipes with a budget in mind. I have to take care of myself and my mother on 250$ of food stamps and with your help, it makes living much better with your advice. I do request a video of what to buy in a month and what not for a solid month. Again thanks again for your videos they are helping more than you could possibly imagine.
@maxhr17492 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! My son is on a budget at college so I’m going to tell him about these videos too. It was my first thought in fact.
@michelleogrady99652 жыл бұрын
Grocery list 😊: Eggs Grits Ground sausage Biscuits (7.5 oz) Cream of chicken (2) Veg medley (2) Can of chicken Pasta, 16 ounces (2) Hunts Pasta sauce Crushed tomatoes (28 oz.) Diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) Tomato paste Onion Mushrooms Bell pepper Potatoes (2) Lentils Frozen spinach
@annmarieknapp99422 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nancystaves53952 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I just took a pic on my phone so I have my grocery list handy!
@ikeikerson73292 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@ikeikerson73292 жыл бұрын
I expect to see tribute videos of Julia's shopping soon
@cd-zw2tt2 жыл бұрын
mama mia hunts pasta sauce mama mia
@kendraweiland92022 жыл бұрын
You are doing the lord's work! Especially in these times having cheap and filling meals is so incredibly important.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Kendra! That sure does mean a lot to me. I am so happy that I can help you so much! Thank you so very much for watching and for your kind words😉💜
@michaeldiehl24582 жыл бұрын
Amen
@macywood46192 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@brittneywhite-alvarado64782 жыл бұрын
Great comment 🙏🏽❤️
@Sisisiyoyoyoyo Жыл бұрын
No she isnt, shes not really cooking this with 22 dllrs
@danieljrhill11472 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found you. I’m living by myself and was tired of paying so much for microwave foods and fast food. You’re videos helped me getting into cooking for myself. I’m saving so much money and actually found a hobby because of these videos. Thank you so much for being awesome!!!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is just awesome! I am so very glad that I could help you learn to cook better. That really does make me feel good. What a nice compliment! Glad to hear you have a new hobby too🙌🏼🙌🏼
@a.katherinesuetterlin30282 жыл бұрын
Cooking for oneself in order to save money is a great goal, but so is cooking to get away from the processed stuff. I have expanded my comfort zone in a huge way because of the latter goal, and I am loving it, even with very little counter space. 😁
@christinalomeli31712 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, me too!!!
@marvin26788 ай бұрын
hows it going ?
@jerrylewis38065 ай бұрын
I'm in the same boat. I'm single and now getting into home cooking. I'm also a vegetarian so the meatless meals are great. All I do is half most of the recipes since it's only me. Recipes are simple to understand and to make. I
@christie7242 жыл бұрын
I am in my 50s and still have a few kids at home and I have to say I truly appreciate your videos. The step by step and the variety of ideas you bring each week. From crockpot meals, to premade meal prep breakfast ideas and all the in-between. Thank you so much for sharing like you do! ❤ much appreciated! God bless you and your young family 🙏
@personalemail21672 жыл бұрын
Time to kick those kids out of the nest! 😅.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Christie! That really does mean the world to me. That is just such a wonderful compliment. I sure do appreciate the positive feedback it really helps😉💜
@therpin2 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way! I’m 50 and have been cooking since I was 10 and still learn a ton from Julia!
@jennysandberg68742 жыл бұрын
I love this channel too. I'm 45 from the Netherlands and I use this channel as inspiration when I cook. I do love to cook.❤❤❤
@jesusislord65452 жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Jj
@melissaporter8852 жыл бұрын
As a cooker and lover of grits I recommend adding the salt to the boiling water before adding the grits. It's hard to get grits salted correctly if you add it after cooking. Glad to see you using them!
@smaguire83392 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's right👍
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much, Melissa! I sure do appreciate that tip for sure. I know so many of my viewers love grits, so I really do appreciate this comment. It helps me🙌🏼
@herculesrockefeller89692 жыл бұрын
Yes, like oatmeal, pasta or potatoes, it's not the same adding salt after cooking.
@JuliaCantley2 жыл бұрын
Yes! As an Alabama native we know our grits down here. Salt that water!!
@Helluvanails2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%.
@cumberlandquiltchic1 Жыл бұрын
I think frozen spinach is the best deal going! It takes a lot of fresh spinach cooked down or steamed, to create a bag. Fresh is wonderful for salads etc, but if you’re cooking with it, it’s a deal to get the frozen! Love your videos! So glad i found you!
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Frozen spinach is definitely a great way to go. Thank you so very much for subscribing, Sandra!💜💜
@MS-we9gn Жыл бұрын
Another tip: some grocery stores (like Wegman’s) sell frozen mushrooms for cheap! If you don’t think you’ll use an entire carton of mushrooms fast enough because you’re only cooking for 1, frozen is the way to go. Taste just as good as fresh mushrooms. I add them (and frozen bell peppers) to ramen, chow mein, pizza, pasta, etc
@JadeStrawberry2 жыл бұрын
Food prices are out of control. I hope everyone has been able to stock up the best you can. Blessings to you Julia and your family and too everyone here.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too, Jade. Thank you so very much for watching😀
@nicoleymacaroni2 жыл бұрын
Gardening is free , food is free from God
@madisonwillis95912 жыл бұрын
@@nicoleymacaroni I live in a hotel currently as I'm homeless and would live in an apartment if I didn't. Glad you can grow food for yourself. Not everyone can nor is it sustainable.
@StupidYoutubeHandleTM2 жыл бұрын
@@nicoleymacaroni yeah and some people don’t own land to garden on. Some people live in apartments. Disabled people can’t garden.
@hillerepera2 жыл бұрын
@@nicoleymacaroni it is not free, the seeds, dirt, fertilizer, water, gardening tools, gardening beds and omg the TIME and WORK is a lot. It is great but not a substitute
@ritzafrancois48632 жыл бұрын
Finally a low budget grocery haul and meal prep with lots of veggies and proteins!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for that positive feedback. I really do appreciate that! I hope you enjoy some of these recipes😉🙌🏼
@d-meth Жыл бұрын
Lots of veggies? I only see a green pepper and potato (that's only technically a veggie as it has about as much nutrition as pasta). Onion is more of a seasoning (although probably more nutritious than the potato). Tomato sauce is not a veggie either, not any more than ketchup or sweet relish are.
@elizabethmac147510 ай бұрын
@@d-meth Frozen spinach, diced tomatoes, and the canned veggie medley.
@d-meth10 ай бұрын
@@elizabethmac1475 that's not lots of veggies even if it all went in one meal
@rainriverton67794 ай бұрын
@@d-methGeez you just won’t stop until you prove your point will you 😂
@DC-jz7io2 жыл бұрын
I love all of the visual details you add in - the little plaques with inspiring sayings on them, the sweet cactus, the unique pots and pans and cutting boards, everything! Such a great reminder that a little bit of extra attention to one's environment makes a difference, and it's the care that counts, not the money spent!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much! I really do appreciate that positive feedback. I love all those little plaques for sure! Thanks so very much again for being one of my supporters. I sure do appreciate that!🙌🏼
@danab1722 жыл бұрын
This actually makes me want to cook. I love the low budget purpose and the healthiness.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Dana! I’m so happy to hear that and have a wonderful rest of your week😀
@ianbrie34163 ай бұрын
Same and I don't like to cook or know how very much. These videos are great. Prices are so crazy and my senior citizen mom lives with me. Now I know how to fill her belly cheap and healthy.
@PoojaPatel-it7dk2 жыл бұрын
As a college student with no clue how to cook and a tight budget, I am very thankful for your videos ❤️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! That is a very nice compliment. It sure is hard during those years for sure! I’m so glad that this video could help. Thanks so much for watching!😀
@alyssaa38032 жыл бұрын
Your $20 went a long long way! Thanks for showing how it can be done! ❤️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much Alyssa😀
@weirdmyst7963 Жыл бұрын
You made this southerner very happy!! That's a poor man's breakfast! It does big families wonders! I remember my grandma making it whenever the house got full, it unlocked so many memories, thank you🥺
@kikyouwuv11 ай бұрын
I Love how happy and excited you were to share all these recipes. Your attitude was very infectious. You were also very knowledgeable about the ingredients and their hardiness. Lots of appreciation for this video, you could tell you put a lot of effort into it including the editing.
@JuliaPacheco11 ай бұрын
Well thank you so very much! I really do appreciate your positive feedback and thank you so very much for your wonderful compliment too! I really do appreciate that so much. Have a great rest of your weekend and thank you so very much for your support🙌🏼🙌🏼
@SMiles.212 жыл бұрын
I REALLY want to try that chicken pot pie if I could just get my finicky, vegetable shy husband on board. 😭 I don't eat enough to make it just for me but it looks so good. Edit: Julia I wanted to let you know that I made this tonight. (I halfed the recipe because I was using a half a pack of chicken I had in the freezer.) It was amazing and picky husband approved! He asked for seconds. Thank you!!
@ladyayla12110 ай бұрын
Same on the vegetable shy man. Trying to budget for meals we can both eat since our pallets are on separate spectrums is hard.
@ashleycontreras88219 ай бұрын
@@ladyayla121try using an immersion blender to blend up veggies into soup or sauces
@YeshuaKingMessiah2 жыл бұрын
Mushrooms are a meaty substitute in texture but they are not high in protein. In that whole package there’s about 6g. That is less than 1 egg’s worth protein, divided among however many servings.
@Whats.ina-name2 жыл бұрын
You are Such a lifesaver! I’m a young house wife and this video helped get me out of such a tough time. God bless you and your family 🤍
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s just awesome! I am so very glad. That sure does mean a lot to me to hear that😉💜
@es56962 жыл бұрын
I just made scrambled eggs with water. They come out more fluffy & tender then with milk. I love grits & always have a box. Yummy simple recipes. Thanks Julia
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
You’re so very welcome! And yes! That water makes them extra fluffy. Milk makes them taste a little creamier. Thanks so much for watching and thanks so very much for being one of my supporters😉
@tinekedemol12692 жыл бұрын
here in Belgium we also have prices going up. I have picky eaters, meaby trying some of these recipes. I strech soup by adding more water and spices and replacing half of the ground meat in recipes for lentils. i'm looking forward to see the baby! ❤😊
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for Sharing that. I guess prices are going up all over the world. I sure do appreciate you watching all the way from Belgium😉💜
@anamolko6242 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco yes, it’s all over the world, this economical crisis. In Spain where my family lives too, and in Sweden where my best friend lives. These are sad times. Thank you for helping people.
@lauraharlow17492 жыл бұрын
Julia, you are a shopping GENIUS!!! Thank you so much for helping us THRIVE in these difficult times! GREAT examples of being creative while saving money AND still able to eat well! WELL DONE, LADY!!! WELL DONE!!! :)
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thank you so very much, Laura! I really do appreciate that positive feedback🙌🏼
@warfighterzas Жыл бұрын
For a man that is single and doesnt know how to grocery shop or cook you are a life saver lol. Thank you.
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much, Robert! I sure do appreciate that🙌🏼🙌🏼
@FionaChandoll2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate a woman who seasons her food.😋🙏
@naubaucat2 жыл бұрын
These are such awesome money saving meals. On my menu this week will be the pot pie, lentil soup, and grits casserole. Watching your video has really taught this Grand mom some new tricks. Thanks, and be blessed
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well that is just an awesome compliment for sure. Thank you so much and hope you enjoy these recipes!😀
@WilletteB2 жыл бұрын
Such a perfect video for many who struggle with food insecurity and only a set amount of money on hand. Thank you for another wonderful video. ❤️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much, Willette😀
@jessecruz9382 жыл бұрын
Julia, You are a God sent, every little recipe is a huge blessing us, thank you
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
I am so very glad! That really does make my day for sure. Thanks so much for watching and hope you enjoy some of these recipes😀
@carolwhisenhunt75042 жыл бұрын
These looked amazing. So hard to believe you made all that for $22. Love it!!! Be blessed.
@woolgathered2 жыл бұрын
This is a good one! I know you have done these before but they’re even more important now. Thank you as always for making such great videos.
@Heidi-Beth2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!❤ I was searching high and low for your crockpot mac and cheese and couldn't find it, looked up a few others..needless to say, it turned out not the best.😢
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! Yes, you are so right. Now more than ever we need to be budget conscious and figure out ways to watch our spending at the grocery store😉💜
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! I am so very sorry. I’m not sure why it didn’t turn out very well🤷♀️ I sure hope you have had success with some of my other recipes though. Thank you so very much for watching and have a wonderful rest of your week😀
@Heidi-Beth2 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco I didn't find yours and used another one i found. I wasn't meaning your recipe didn't turn out well. ❤
@alanalynk80672 жыл бұрын
I think Hunts is a very underrated spaghetti sauce! It’s better than some of the expensive brands in my opinion.
@misswaffles20112 жыл бұрын
Yup that’s what I buy and I add some seasonings
@AmysAttitude2 жыл бұрын
Agree! I've used it for years!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Alana! And I am so glad that it’s so affordable right now or at least less expensive. Thank you so very much for your comment! Have a wonderful rest of your week😀
@alanalynk80672 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco thank you! You have a wonderful week too 😊
@carmenn56092 жыл бұрын
Now I want to try the "Hunts" brand, I always gravitate to Prego, but the price point on this one sounds wonderful!
@hannahmay16912 жыл бұрын
I just made the soup recipe and oh my goodness!!!! Actually my new favorite soup and it’s so cheap and easy too! I added 1/2 box of pasta shells as well. Loved it!
@momrocks99712 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so creative and getting so many veggies in the budget. Love these ideas. Prices are outrageous right now, but these recipes look delicious. I have been wanting to learn some lentil recipes!
@lorid65442 жыл бұрын
Great idea for the grits & egg casserole. I'll be making it Easter morning for the singers & tech crew at my church. They have a sunrise service & then two more services later in the morning so they will be hungry in between services. Thanks.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, Lori! I sure hope they all enjoy it. It sure does go a long way that’s for sure. Thank you so very much for watching😀
@stacyrussell4602 жыл бұрын
I love your budget videos!! I always learn something new. Just because you're being thrifty doesn't mean you're skimping on flavor. These videos are so helpful.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Stacey for your positive feedback. I really do appreciate you watching and I’m so glad that these recipes sound good to you😀
@zachhill65392 жыл бұрын
Gotta say all of your dishware is so PRETTY. This video is a literal godsend. I'm not super experienced with cooking since I grew up with mostly take out and fast food, so finding recipes that fit my very small skillet is difficult sometimes. I'm so excited to try some of these
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
I sure do hope that these recipes can help you! I was not a good cook at all! You can do it! Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I sure hope you have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼
@zachhill65392 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco I actually tried the chicken pot pie from this video and it was really good! Hope your week is great too
@sanhere1 Жыл бұрын
I’m so thankful I found your channel. I’m on a really tight budget and with your videos I feel I can do this! I followed a video for this past week that was meals for the week for $10 and it was great. Oatmeal, breakfast tacos, pinto beans, fried rice, etc.
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope some of these meals help you with your meal planning😉💜💜
@norietabrogen573910 ай бұрын
Very inspiring vedios love love thank you so much❤️❤️ watching from Portland Maine USA 🇺🇸 originally from Philippines 🇵🇭
@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x2 жыл бұрын
I'll be moving into my first apartment soon and I'm literally glued to your budget meals....this will be such a great help for me thank you so much!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Congratulations to you on your very first apartment. I get that! I had absolutely nothing when I moved into my very first apartment. I learned how to cook and be very very frugal. Thank you so much for watching and I sure hope you can use some of these recipes😀😀
@jb6712 Жыл бұрын
Oh, dear! You could try using acetone to get yourself unstuck ("..."literally" glued 🙄), and then you could cook properly. Grammar matters.
@donn69082 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the money saving tips on groceries, and for the delicious recipes. Your recipes are always easy, which I LOVE. And they’re always very affordable, especially these in particular. Have a great week, Julia! ☀️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! I sure appreciate that😀
@RissaDean2 жыл бұрын
Let me just say, the chicken pot pie was sooo good!! I doubled the recipe for my family, my sisters family and my parents for Sunday dinner today and everyone loved it and went back for seconds! We paired it with rice and a salad! So good and didn’t even cost a lot to feed 9 people!! Thank you so much!!❤
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That is just awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know that. I sure do appreciate the positive feedback🙌🏼🙌🏼 so very happy that the recipe worked for you and your family was able to enjoy it💜💜
@Paula-h3b11 күн бұрын
I did the math on this list for today's groceries at Walmart and it is about $30 still attainable just letting others know. ❤ These videos are very helpful for someone like me who is on a fixed budget of $180 a month. Thank you so much for making them. God bless you ❤
@JuliaPacheco10 күн бұрын
I do appreciate you doing that comparison, Paula. Yes, prices have gone up so much and are they vary from area to area as well. Thank you so much and I really am happy to hear that these videos help you so much. You have a wonderful rest of your day and thank you so very much for your positive comment💜💜
@omaerin35292 жыл бұрын
Great recipes Julia. I'm so excited for you, your time is so close now. You look great and I hope you are getting some rest while you can and that your freezer is full. Stay well and safe. ❤
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You always are so kind and looking out for my well-being. Sure do appreciate you watching!😀
@elainerobertson7329 Жыл бұрын
It is hard cooking for one now and I appreciate your wonderful recipes. ❤️ your entire video including the scriptures! I'll never get tired of those. You're a wonderful inspiration to me! Thanks, Julie.
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much, Elaine! You are so awesome every week and I sure do appreciate you and your loyal support here💜🙌🏼
@jessicahowie47542 жыл бұрын
I have made the grits casserole multiple times. Never gets old. Now a staple in my meal rotation!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, Jessica!🙌🏼
@lorrainefloyd98452 жыл бұрын
Love this video! You are such a sweetheart and I enjoy watching you very much. A favorite of mine and my husbands is your taco crunch wrap! I feel this type of video is very helpful for anyone especially with increases in food prices. Please make more videos like this to help people with shopping and meal ideas. God Bless!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Lorraine for that positive comment about that crunch wrap. It is definitely so good, isn’t it? And I sure do appreciate your positive feedback about this video. Thanks so very much for watching and for being a loyal supporter of mine🙌🏼
@261COLLINS2 жыл бұрын
Grocery costs are outrageous!! Cannot wait to try all these recipes. Thank you for sharing these amazing ideas.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Barbara. I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and much agreed, prices have skyrocketed🥴🥴
@jackelynwolff60002 жыл бұрын
I found and subscribed to your channel a year ago because of one of your extreme grocery budget videos when my husband had lost his job and we had a little baby. So glad I did! I’ve tried many of your recipes since then🤍 but my husbands absolute favorite is the casserole that has the Doritos on top 😂
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you so very much Jacqueline. I sure do appreciate that positive feedback. I am so very glad that I could help you in that situation I sure hope things are going better now🙏😀 thanks so very much for being one of my loyal subscribers I sure appreciate it!
@manestage54032 жыл бұрын
That looks delicious! I love one-pot breakfasts. I do eggs, grits, and usually salmon or tuna just about every morning. Lots of proteins knock out the mid-day cravings and keep you full longer. And it's cheap.😉
@Snuzzled Жыл бұрын
Tip for the lentil soup! If you have it in your pantry, drizzle a little olive oil (or oil of choice) on top before digging in. Not only is it delicious, but a bit of healthy fat helps the body absorb the nutrients in veggies. All the other ingredients in the soup are very low in fat, so a little boost is helpful both for flavor and nutrition. :) I have some chili oil in my pantry that was very tasty on top, too!
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
That’s a wonderful tip! Thank you so very much for sharing that here and I sure do appreciate you watching too🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Snuzzled Жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco Thank you for the recipes! So far everything I've tried has been great and super easy!
@earlenebrown71812 жыл бұрын
We love Lentils and have made a soup similar to this and it is so good. And for the vegetable pasta I have done that also and added zucchini and summer squash to it and definitely can’t do without the mushrooms perfect. Enjoyed this video very much.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Those are all great suggestions for that pasta recipe. Thank you so much for that. And now that we are getting closer to summer, those vegetables are going to be a lot less expensive and super easy to get! Thank you so much for sharing that🙌🏼
@kathyahaines47492 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julia for these delicious budget friendly recipes. Wow you made 20 dollars seem like a fortune. Can’t wait to try these comforting meals. Making my shopping 🛒 list today lol thank you sweetie 🥰😇 be well
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much, Kathy! You’re always so kind😉💜
@nikky_54372 жыл бұрын
I usually don't cook, But lately I've been trying to do more things and open up a little more towards the kitchen. These videos help me a lot, since, although they are simple, they teach me to combine flavors and understand, No expensive ingredients are needed to make something delicious and also fast.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I am so very glad that you were feeling more comfortable in the kitchen. Thank you so very much for watching and have a wonderful rest of your week😀
@jacqiprice85742 жыл бұрын
Ms J. You have inspired me to cook. I have ADHD and did not like cooking. Thank You 🙏🏽
@peanutbutterpancakes72 жыл бұрын
Same LOL!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much, Jacqi😉🙌🏼 I sure do appreciate that positive feedback! I am so happy to hear that these videos make it seem easier! You’ve got this! Thank you so much for watching and I sure do appreciate your loyal support💜💜
@floBar516512 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Julia. I wish there was a way to have these without unprocessed food or even healthier versions that might be low carb,whole carb, sugar free, low sugar, etc.
@jessicaa.m.harper17272 жыл бұрын
Great meal ideas! Sometimes you just need something quick and easy. I think I'm going to challenge myself to budget down my grocery trips! Thanks for the inspo :)
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right, Jessica! Thank you so much for watching😉💜
@emilywilliams59602 жыл бұрын
Literally making the lentil soup loved the chicken pit pie dupe and looking forward to binging new recipe ideas from this channel. Thank you
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, Emily! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I appreciate your positive feedback here and have a great rest your week😉💜
@ezeatery2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! I’m constantly trying to teach my adult daughters how to cook on a budget and now I can show them this video as evidence ☺️ They don’t believe mom, so the verification is necessary. Thank you so much for posting these amazing recipes 🙌
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Of course they don’t believe mom😂 thank you so very much for sharing with them and I hope they enjoy my videos🙌🏼
@Sisisiyoyoyoyo Жыл бұрын
Its not that they dont believe you they are eighter lying or lazy or poorly educated
@stephaniepapaleo5212 жыл бұрын
Perfect for my work lunches and dinners! I’m getting a great amount of vegetables in that way. I love that pink 🌸 pot with lid, adorable! ❤️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Stephanie😀
@ghislenelegere40002 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for my weekly Walmart grocery order! Thanks for bringing us these!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy some of these recipes this week😀
@sw3et24x72 жыл бұрын
A few changes I would make is forgo the can chicken, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and cream of chicken and buy a roast chicken to shred and an additional can on the hunts sauce. That way you can make your own chicken broth and cream of chicken soup for the pot pie and you get the added spices from the hunts sauce for your pasta dish. And if you have any left over chicken and pasta, some soup with the broth. Wonderful ideas and a great use of your budget. I'm definitely going to try that Grits and eggs casserole.
@teece8012 жыл бұрын
Omg! My husband and I are both military so it’s been difficult to find quick and healthy meals that aren’t super expensive or time consuming! Love these and will be using these recipes!! Thank you! And you know how to season girl yesss!!!
@MrJpen822 жыл бұрын
All these meals look great! I'm definitely doing the chicken pot pie . . . you can't make it any easier! Thanks for everything Julia . . . you're a big help!👍😋💛
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! Sure hope you enjoy it, Joe
@lindawilson2902 жыл бұрын
This was a great video, Julia! I hope we see other budget challenges in the future. Also, I'd love to see your inventory of spices! Have a great week.
@CristinLive2 жыл бұрын
I would also enjoy a video on your spice inventory
@LexTrue19956 ай бұрын
My husband and I are on a STRICT budget in 2024, and I had about 25 bucks left for groceries to get us through a week until payday. This is exactly what I needed! Making the grits casserole now 😊
@JuliaPacheco6 ай бұрын
I am really so happy to hear that my ideas could help. Thank you so much for sharing that positive feedback and I sure do hope that you and your husband do well with your budget this year🙌🏼
@ameliasolis39812 жыл бұрын
I have 2 easy lunch options for that leftover pasta from the sausage pasta dish. I use leftover spaghetti or butter noodles or any pasta I make too much of. All you need is a tab of butter, a small drizzle of olive oil, splash of lemon juice (bottled), pepper, and some parmesan cheese- bonus if you have dried parsley. I already have these in the pantry or fridge. The other option is just adding Italian dressing and any extra veggies and cheese I have on hand for an easy cold pasta salad. From what you bought a little onion, and bell pepper is perfect.
@heatherframpton96932 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing how delicious meals can still be economical! 😁 Yes to pasta, lentils and potatoes, three great staples that can go a long way. 😁
@berylmadison23632 жыл бұрын
You did it again..delish meals at a low cost! Thank You Julia and I would say at the looks of things, your sweet baby girl will be on time!🥰Much love and prayers 🙏👩🦳💖
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much! Yes, I know that she is getting ready for sure. I know I am very ready! Ha ha😉
@SuperLovelessgirl2 жыл бұрын
These all look delicious, it's incredible what one can do with a small fund when they put their mind to it. 👏🏾🖤
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!
@xMrsGontierx2 жыл бұрын
This is SO creative. I'm astounded at the chicken pot pie, I'll be trying that soon! SO AFFORDABLE! Also I love your kitchen and all your equipment, it's so cozy
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Oh, Victoria, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I am so happy to hear that my channel helps you in someway. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend! Thank you so very much for watching and for your kind comment😉💜💜
@juleecox36062 жыл бұрын
Julia, Thank you for sharing these great budget friendly meals!! Hope you have a wonderful week.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Julee😉🙌🏼
@patricemoore28252 жыл бұрын
Hi Julia !!! Yessss grocery prices has went up. My local Walmart shelves are pretty much empty. Thank you so much for sharing another great video with us !!
@kimberleyjane23382 жыл бұрын
Walmart is just helping playing GOV to get you scared. Stop supporting them and COSTCO TOO.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Patrice!😀
@madisonwillis95912 жыл бұрын
Shelves are empty in a big part due to covid backing up shipments of things to the stores tbh. My store got a shipment in of Christmas stuff last month (March) off the truck that went straight to clearance lol
@patricemoore28252 жыл бұрын
@@madisonwillis9591 😂😂
@tynaedwards8452 Жыл бұрын
For a people retired and on social security these are so great. There is enough leftovers for more than a week for one or two people. And they are nutritious and filling.
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
I am so very happy to hear that you’re able to use these recipes and that you were able to make so many meals out of them for you both. Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and thanks so much for watching!😉🙌🏼🙌🏼
@janeprepper177 Жыл бұрын
Girlfriend you're "out here doing the most", and I ain't mad! Love these videos. They give me a ton of ideas. But mostly they let me know that shopping on an extreme budget is possible 💖
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much, Jane! I’m so happy to hear that these recipes help you. Being frugal and finding good deals is what it’s all about especially right now! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a great week💜💜
@mkong43212 жыл бұрын
That chicken pot pie looks so good!
@tammifields41422 жыл бұрын
Yessss it does!😋
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad! Sure hope you enjoy it. Have a wonderful rest of your week and thank you for watching😀
@re-00382 жыл бұрын
I’m loving these cheaper grocery/meal idea videos! Please do more. Even a $50 one would be good
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for the positive feedback! I sure do appreciate it🙌🏼
@savannahblackhawk-mccormic21402 жыл бұрын
I'm mom two children on low income and we deserve to eat healthy be happy on budget(we all do) no matter our income. thank you for everything
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thank you so much for watching and good for you doing the best job that you can🙌🏼🙌🏼
@SpookyBlueNStuff2 жыл бұрын
Luckily I am in a position where I don't need to budget my food like this but I still greatly enjoy and appreciate these videos. You are an incredibly cool and creative person, thank you for sharing your hard work with the world.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much! I really do appreciate that positive comment for sure. That’s so very kind! Thanks so much for watching😀
@hillcountryhands66042 жыл бұрын
So excited to watch this video! Thank you for sharing Julia!❤️
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your support! I sure hope you enjoy it. Thanks so much for watching🙌🏼🙌🏼
@hillcountryhands66042 жыл бұрын
@@JuliaPacheco loved it! It’s so helpful during these crazy price increases!
@melissamclaughlin43832 жыл бұрын
hello Julia 💖 you are so amazing.you're so right about the higher prices,it can be stressful when you're on a budget.i truly appreciate all of your lower budget meals,all healthy and delicious 👍 you help to make shopping so much less stressed going in with these wonderful recipes ❤️ thank you so much for sharing your recipes ❤️ hv a wonderful day family 💐 good wishes and God's blessings to you all 😇💖😇💚💛💛💛😊
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much Melissa! I sure do appreciate that positive comment for sure!! It’s a lot when people see the work that goes into these videos. Thanks so much for your support!🙌🏼
@Rpol_4045 ай бұрын
Lentils are a gift straight from God’s hand.
@alanbirkner19582 жыл бұрын
When cabbage is cheap, I make a thick spaghetti sauce with cabbage. When root vegetables are cheap, like turnips or parsnips, we fill up with them. I shop by what's on special. We eat very little beef and no pork. There are lots of shapes of pasta, and lots of kinds of beans. Tina, Al's wife
@TeachingTinyDisciples2 жыл бұрын
Great video! So many new ideas. I love adding a few of these “extreme budget” recipes into our weekly meal plans to keep our grocery bill low. Blessings ❤️
@dee_mcgee112 жыл бұрын
Love lentil soup. And yes to that cheesy grits casserole!
@annagarcia72282 жыл бұрын
It sounds weird but you can also use boxes pancake mix to top the pot pie. My husband's grandmother always made it like that and it's actually delicious and cheap too! Just mix the batter like normal and then bake it till its golden brown
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much for that great tip, Anna😉🙌🏼 I never thought of that before! Thank you so much for watching😀
@Idontwantahandlem2 жыл бұрын
Hi Julia! Thank you for the great recipes! My local market didn’t have any grits or ground sausage, so I substituted the grits for some quinoa I had already and I bought Braunschweiger because I thought it was ground sausage lol! Anyways, it still worked out and tastes great! Since I didn’t have a binding agent like grits, I scrambled my eggs 90% done and used them to hold everything together. I also made the chicken pot pie, but my market didn’t have any biscuits, so I used a can of croissants and unrolled them, then spread it over the filling! I love your channel so(x100) much! Congrats to you and your family on your newest addition! Many well wishes! ❤️❤️❤️
@aimee22342 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Julia! My parents are from WV & TN. I was raised with so much southern food but I've never had grits. They look so good. Going to try Hunt's 3 Cheese too. My son is a vegetarian so these meals are great. Have a blessed week! xoxo
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Aimee😀 hope you enjoy these recipes!
@catherinerosner9702 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of cooking! Easy, flavorful and you can do multiple recipes with those types of ingredients. I found a couple you did that are new to me and I'd like to try!
@nicolew1012 жыл бұрын
The key to budget friendly meals is simple ingredients. Shop the sales and get creative!! I fed a family for years on a very little budget. I have never had grits so maybe something I will be trying. Thanks Julia, I have loved your videos since you had about 20 thousand subs and wow look at you now!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your loyal support, Nicole! It sure does mean a lot to me to have my original subscribers and supporters still here with me. And I’m so very glad that you were able to create budget friendly meals for your family all those years! Way to go🙌🏼🙌🏼
@lgonzalesp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Never know when you may need it. I love how cheerful you are. Please don’t ever stop smiling!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thank you so very much for that kind comment. I really do appreciate that and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼
@CeciJo3092 жыл бұрын
As a teen moving out and adulting on my own for the first time this is such a life saver!
@TheRumbleBunny2 жыл бұрын
These are well thought out and interesting recipes for those of us trying to hold to a budget line. I especially like the use of lentils which are often overlooked.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for that positive feedback. I am sure happy to hear that this video was so helpful to you!😀
@carmenn56092 жыл бұрын
Look how you have grown! I remember when you had each time a trickle of followers and now look how you have grown! Thanks Julia!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much, Carmen! It is because of my loyal subscribers like you for sure. I sure do appreciate that!😀
@tammymyer53472 жыл бұрын
I think I probably would’ve taken all the biscuits and smash them all together and roll them out and lay them on top in a single layer for the chicken pot pie meal. 🙃 Your way is great too. You did a fantastic job creating healthy, flavorful, and easy budget meals! So different from all the other budget meals out there.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tammy😀
@Becca222232 жыл бұрын
The only change I would make is frozen mixed veggies for the pot pie, in place of the canned. They are .07 per ounce vs .04 per oz in canned, but you have to remember that you are paying for the liquid in the canned, so you actually get more veggies per ounce with frozen, and less salt and better nutrition.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
I do prefer frozen vegetables to canned vegetables for sure. Thank you so much for your suggestion and have a wonderful rest of your week!😀
@JaneH36752 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. .58 cents a can, $1.12 for frozen. Just trying to do the math for where I live.
@Becca222232 жыл бұрын
@@JaneH3675 but don't forget that 1 bag of frozen is usually the same amount of veggies as 2 cans, because there is no liquid in the frozen.
@GreatMindsSeekTruth2 жыл бұрын
@@Becca22223 Correct! 🙌🏼
@melanieroberts30572 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with the great ideas and recipes you have! I look forward to shopping and creating these meals on a budget. Thank you!
@Soulful_Chaos Жыл бұрын
You doing the LORD's work! My family's on the larger side, but these are still great low budget meals. Thank you! ☺
@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын
I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so very much for your kind words. I really do hope you and your family enjoy these meals💜💜
@kelliedurham60062 жыл бұрын
Im excited. I have thought about putting a recipe booklet together with simple recipes for when my youngest doin goes to college in couple of years.
@natalijaparadiso75662 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog ,great recipes Julia ,have a wonderful Sunday ❤
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much for your support Natalija. You’re always so positive!😀
@wxclim82 жыл бұрын
These are awesome. I'm excited to make the lentil soup, that looks delicious! Thanks as always, Julia!
@lizford40192 жыл бұрын
Me too, it looks so delicious.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
And thank you so very much for watching! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback and I hope you enjoy that lentil soup🙌🏼
@alondra07142 жыл бұрын
I'm a "single" 19 year old mommy-to-be ("single" because I live with the dad but we are not dating) and being 19 and pregnant doesn't bring much job offers to the table, so this will DEFINITELY help me out loads when I want to cook for myself, the dad, and my baby when he gets a little older and can eat more varieties of food. Planning for the future! 😂 Thank you for this video!
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well I am so very glad to hear that this video can help you so much. I sure hope things get a little easier for you sooner than later for sure! Thank you so much for your positive comment. I really do appreciate that! And congratulations on your pregnancy and your new little boy😉
@mustwereallydothis2 жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching her videos and shouldn't have trouble thinking of what to make for dinner any time soon. I have to say though, if I ever here someone say, "...of some..." again it will be too soon. It was a refreshing change from the, "go ahead and..." most KZbin cooks repeat adnausium.
@JuliaPacheco2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much for binge watching, Tara😂 I sure do appreciate that and hope you found some recipes that work for you and your family. Thanks so much again for watching😀
@mustwereallydothis2 жыл бұрын
@Julia Pacheco it would be a massive understatement to say I found "some recipes." There's so many I want to try; I could almost make a new one every day for a year and not run out. OMG! I finally had the occasion to use a semicolon. I'm well into my fifties, and that was seriously my very first.