45 Meals for $50 | Quick and EASY Recipes | A Budget Friendly Meal Plan | Turkey Recipes

[@debimorsette1685]

If you put your aromatics in the microwave for a few mins before putting into the turkey cavity, it gives off more flavor into the bird. I do the same thing when I roast a chicken. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@LauraLegge]

Oooh!! I’ll try that! Thank you so much for the tip! ☺️

[@JannieMette]

I do that too! ❤

[@armyofone3893]

Thanks for the tip!

[@trishwebb4024]

Your homemade cranberry sauce would have made a nice “jam” for either of your breakfast/turkey sandwiches!

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness! That’s absolutely brilliant!! I’ll have to try that

[@pkonieczny6623]

We use our potatoes for "corn" fritters. We always add the leftover corn and green onions for savory top with butter. Or sweet with just corn and maple syrup

[@LauraLegge]

@@pkonieczny6623 yum! I’ll have to try that next time! Thank you so much ☺️

[@elizabethmay7262]

You are the most inventive meal planners on a budget. Some others are very repetitive, so I don't get new ideas. Also, you add tons of veg and items like tofu. As a vegan, it's very helpful to see what you come up with. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your channel ❤

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️ I’m so glad you’re able to find some inspiration from the recipes!

[@rajimac]

I grew up only having what we called shepherds pie after Christmas . My mum made it with leftover turkey . I believed it was called shepherds pie because of the shepherds who visited the stable at Christmas. I was shocked to find out that it had nothing to do with Christmas ,when I was 18 I still love turkey Christmas shepherds pie

[@LauraLegge]

I just love that!! What a lovely memory ☺️

[@ej3016]

shepherd pie is Scot Irish with ground lamb but I love the idea of Christmas leftovers in Bethlehem 🤫😉

[@lisadawson2652]

Omg it’s that easy to make bread 🍞 wow 🤯 thanks for taking the time to make this video 👍🏾

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome! I hope you love it!

[@kellyschaefer5735]

I love your videos! I think your content is so helpful and valuable as we are all trying to stretch our grocery dollars. Thank you!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say! 😊

[@hello-vs4me]

Just made my first dinner. Rolls turned out great

[@LauraLegge]

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!

[@argeliaanchondo9907]

Wow I love all the recipes perfect inspiration for the holidays thank you so much for your hard work. Everything looks so yummy

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Trustbutverify2651]

Sour cream or some cream cheese are a great addition to mashed potatoes.

[@LauraLegge]

@@Trustbutverify2651 yum!! That sounds delicious

[@amanditabonita]

Wow! What an amazing variety of things to make with the Thanksgiving leftovers. Thanks for the ideas!

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome ☺️ I hope you enjoy the recipes! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@georgekessler3548]

Martha Stewart's pot pie crust is done in a food processor. It is only a top crust. It is really easy to do. It looks like you did just fine, though. :) -Kryste

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you! I’ll definitely have to check that one out! It sounds easy!

[@timeforme9080]

Impressive! I don't like turkey very much but I will try all these recipes with chicken instead. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome! I hope you love them! ☺️

[@eileenroberts1952]

That breakfast stuffing potato sandwich looks like it belongs in a restaurant for $ 20!!! Yum!!!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! ☺️ It was certainly fun to make!

[@lindadobranetski6302]

I make the same thing but I use all my leftover thanksgiving food. I put the turkey all the veggies in then cover with gravy then top with the mashed potatoes on top then top with cheese

[@LauraLegge]

@@lindadobranetski6302 yum!!

[@KateMoranHere]

So many yummy dishes, but you must have been ready for a long break from turkey and related sides after this week! :)

[@LauraLegge]

Yes absolutely! 😅 we were ready to mix things up after this week

[@trishwebb4024]

Couple of suggestions for consideration: adding a pinch of turmeric to your pot pie filling won’t make your dish seem so beige! And thyme adds good flavour too!

[@LauraLegge]

Yum!! Ok! I’ll give that a try! Thank you for the suggestion ☺️

[@emmsmom1848]

Yes I don’t make a chicken or turkey pot pie without a little thyme. Everything looked really good and really want to give that stuffing and potato pattie sandwich a try. Thanks for the great ideas 😊

[@LauraLegge]

@@emmsmom1848 I hope you love everything! ☺️

[@n.a.garciafamily]

You're such a gift! Do you think that round loaf would work well for a spinach artichoke dip bread bowl bake? Happy Thanksgiving!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! And it’s so funny you say that because that’s exactly what I’m going to do with one of the round loaves for Thanksgiving! I’m going to use it as a bowl for my spinach dip! ☺️ I think it’ll be perfect!

[@Ms_AP_]

I make a Spanish shredded chicken in my InstaPot. Add chicken, chicken broth and 1 can of Rotel w green chili's. Cook.until done, shred with 2 forks. Add a few tablespoons of sour cream and stir. Great for street tacos, taquitos, Mexi bowls, enchiladas, etc. Freezes well too!!!

[@LauraLegge]

Yum!! I do that with salsa! I’ll have to try that with Rotel next time. So fast and delicious! 😋

[@crystaldon4995]

I really love your videos! Ty so much! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you SO much! I appreciate that ☺️ Happy Thanksgiving too!

[@bethpowell6466]

I don’t use milk in my mashed potatoes, I keep about 3/4 cup potato water. I use as you do milk.

[@LauraLegge]

That’s brilliant! I need to try that. I love that it’s so budget friendly too!

[@hello-vs4me]

Ti use biscuits on top of pot pies

[@LauraLegge]

Yum!

[@amyclark9581]

My Aldi had vegetables for 49 cents as well , but a can of sweet peas was 95 cents

[@LauraLegge]

Oh wow! Thats interesting how different the prices are at each store. Hopefully they’ll bring the prices down on Wednesday for y’all!

[@carriecreates1207]

Your recipes look very tasty! I have picked a few to try. Thank you!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! I hope you love them! ☺️

[@hello-vs4me]

I made your dinner rolls turned out great made your bread turned out great made your biscuits today turned out great thanks so much❤😊

[@LauraLegge]

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!! ☺️

[@phyllisorr162]

❤I love ur vids ty 4shareing

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much and you’re welcome ☺️

[@carlarocheleau8388]

I love these recipes, especially the egg sandwiches, which I love to make! Great ideas ❤. Thank you so much!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you! I hope you love them! We LOVE breakfast sandwiches here! 😋

[@LisaRM72]

Amazing 💜

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you! ☺️

[@hello-vs4me]

I still have a 11 pound turkey in freezer for 1.29 at aldi last Nov 23

[@LauraLegge]

I love it! I have 2 in my freezer still 😅

[@nancycarney]

Can't wait to try the breakfast sandwich and the turkey shepherd pie. Yummy!

[@LauraLegge]

I can’t wait to hear how you liked the recipes! ☺️

[@arlenenipp5651]

Amazing job. Excellent leftover ideas

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@LisaRM72]

Ty for some really delicious looking meal ideas 💜

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@armyofone3893]

I love this channel. ❤

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much ☺️

[@mangopuppybaby]

You are a wizard! So impressive

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! ☺️

[@hello-vs4me]

Everything looks great thanks

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@ej3016]

the original shepherds pies were made with ground lamb - hence the recipe’s name - am a young senior and have only ever made my shepherds pies with medium ground beef (onion and niblets corn in meat mixture / smashed potatoes on top) - would imagine you could use ground Turkey - but not sure about the brown sauce and seasonings from “red meat” versions - did you get any other suggestions 🇨🇦🙏 am watching in July - our Thanksgiving is two months away - may have to do something with turkey thigh to satisfy cravings your video created 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@LauraLegge]

@@ej3016 oh interesting! I’ll have to try it out and see how it goes! ☺️

[@melslittleworld2]

I swear I already seen this one! Love your channel

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! I went shopping for this meal plan a little less than 2 weeks ago so you may have seen the shopping trip 😄

[@carriejones1433]

Hi Laura! I’m new to your channel and I really love it! You have a real talent for meal planning and your recipes look amazing!

[@LauraLegge]

@@carriejones1433 hey! Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say! 😄

[@johnnaluedecke]

Try the potatoes pancake with apple sauce yumm..... BTW it germany meal there lol❤😊

[@LauraLegge]

Yum!! I love that! I’m going to give that a try next time ☺️

[@annethompson2212]

wonderful video 😊

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@KarenBowers4]

I'm I doing something wrong when I try to make a pot pie with potatoes to freeze it never turns out. The potatoes always have a funny texture. My granny made potato pancakes all the time I loved them as a kid and don't laugh but I'd dip them in ketchup. Happy Thanksgiving

[@LauraLegge]

Try using gold potatoes instead! I feel like they hold up better for freezing. ☺️ I bet my kids would love them with ketchup! That actually sounds good haha. Kind of like a giant French fry 😄

[@hello-vs4me]

Great video love all your videos thanks ❤😊

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️

[@annmich4593]

❤

[@LauraLegge]

😄

[@tenlamps6183]

I use my electric mixer to mash the potatoes

[@LauraLegge]

That’s a great tip! Thank you ☺️

[@gingerphillips1194]

How much flour do you use for the 2 loafs? I want to try making this!

[@LauraLegge]

I have the recipe in the blog post for you ☺️ I use 425 grams of flour per loaf and it comes out beautifully! I also just eyeball the honey, so it may be more than a teaspoon

[@gingerphillips1194]

@@LauraLegge thank you so much

[@LauraLegge]

@@gingerphillips1194 you’re welcome!

[@hello-vs4me]

My aldi butter is 1.90

[@LauraLegge]

Wow! Thats an incredible deal!

[@darcyrobb3692]

You very often buy yeast , would it not be cheaper to buy a lg pkg?

[@LauraLegge]

It definitely would! Since I’m usually doing these meal plans to show almost everything I purchase except for spices most the time, I try to just include it in the shopping trip. It would definitely be more cost effective to buy a large package if making bread all the time ☺️

[@dnadusha]

I thought about this too! But I think separate packages are way more beginner friendly as well as tight budget friendly for the short term ❤

[@crus5112]

Is this 45 meals for a family for an individual, like 45 servings?

[@LauraLegge]

It’s 45 servings 😄

[@hello-vs4me]

Grocery outlet has 5 pounds of carrots for 3.99

[@LauraLegge]

Nice!

[@hmsmile1225]

😊💚💚💚😊

[@LauraLegge]

😄

[@hello-vs4me]

Ee just live turkey sandwiches

[@LauraLegge]

Yum!!

[@ChantelMesh]

Man, 12 eggs in my area start are nearly $5.

[@LauraLegge]

Oh wow! 😰

[@VashtiWood]

Oh... 45 serves not 45 meals. 🥰

[@LauraLegge]

Yes ☺️

[@JustMeeee2]

❤

[@LauraLegge]

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