$5 DINNERS | FIVE Quick Cheap Meal Ideas Made EASY! | $25 Grocery Budget | Julia Pacheco

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you for being here today! Click to join my email recipe club here: eepurl.com/huDf41 More five dollar dinners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnWXoKdrZbagg9E Here’s my kitchen items I love: amzn.to/3k4ZzaX

[@debbiec6216]

I have been going through your menus, I have to change my diet. Foods to Eat with Acid Reflux Diet. I have changed my diet several times, out of all this, having Low Stomach Acid, Erosion Esophagus and GERD, one of the worse changes I have ever done. The G.I. Specialists doesn't give the patient a guideline, to be honest, they throw the patient to the wolves. Everyday there's thousands of people who ends up with this, who's going through a lot, Mentally, Physically, Stress and Anxiety. They are in pain. *I don't wish this on anybody* You can be at any age.

[@aleydamariaholivarez2048]

Thank you 🙏

[@nataliepayne814]

This is great

[@justinetaylor8779]

Yes all this is great looks amazing but I can’t eat a lot of salt, no dairy and not much sauce. Once in awhile I can do sauces but not often. I have acid reflux which is terrible and if I eat certain things with too much salt I feel like I’m having a heart attack. It’s not just salt either. What about people like my dad that can’t have salt, dairy or gluten these videos would be great.

[@tara-nay]

I have been going through a depressive episode to the point that cooking seems like such a hurdle. Thank you for making cooking yummy, budget-friendly dinners so approachable!

[@mysteryworld8170]

Take vitamin D gets rid of depression. Take it faithfully. I hope everything gets better for you. 🙏

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I deal with depression too, and yep it is hard as heck to make oneself get up and eat something good for them. I finally turned on Food Network or a cooking video on my KZbin and pretended to be the chef! I would even talk out loud to an audience (my cats) or just out loud to nobody and would walk my make believe crew through the steps. By the end, I’d really get into the acting! Even when I took a first bite, I’d describe it to my “camera”. Then I’d get so into eating, I’d have no more talking but it would make me feel a whole lot better to eat and eat something good that I made myself! Hope this helps you too!!

[@jennifert2953]

I am 52. Mother of four and I have been there. Life is difficult. I would encourage you to walk. Everyday. Cold or not. It helped me so much. Light candles, turn in music while you cook. Read, drink tea, take a bath. Do the things that bring you joy, even if you’re faking it at the moment. Get up early. These things sound funny, but they work. Your comment touched me. You are worth feeling good. I wish you peace.

[@tenilleedwards7170]

@Flower GemsGirl Sounds like you should make videos and share on KZbin! Cooking has always gotten me out of a funk too!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so very sorry to hear that. I am happy to hear that these recipes seem manageable for you right now. I hope things turn around for you and I am so happy to have you as one of my supporters here😉💜💜

[@meganskeels4822]

I really love that you use affordable Walmart groceries because that’s what I have access to in my area. Thank you so much for all you do. Every time I am stuck and don’t feel like meal planning, I come to your channel to get inspired.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Megan! I really do appreciate that positive feedback. And thank you so much for your positive comment🙌🏼💜

[@sherrysawyer6819]

Julia, you are such a talented and kind woman. Thank you for sharing about when you and your husband struggled. Your recipes sound delicious. Blessings to you and your family❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, thank you so very much, Sherry 💜

[@ryanpatmiller]

you might be the most wholesome person I have ever seen online, keep up the good work!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it🙌🏼

[@sarahford1028]

We have been going through some financial difficulties lately. I have been following your channel for awhile and tried things here and there. I have an autistic daughter who is very picky about texture so it's hard to find new foods she'll try. The past couple months I have been making your recipes. You have allowed us to keep to our very small grocery budget and my daughter has found some new foods she loves. I am very grateful for you sharing your tips and recipes. God bless you and your family.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness, Sarah. That really does make my day to hear you say that my videos have helped you and your family. I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through financial difficulties right now, but I am happy to hear that your daughter enjoys some of these meals. I’m so happy that they have helped you! You are definitely an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for your friendship here and I hope some of these other recipes can help too! 💜💜

[@thekiahjane]

YAYYY ANOTHER ONE! My family’s been ADORING your other $5 recipes this week!! I’ll admit, it’s a bit more than $5 here in Canada, but still cheaper than usual and I couldn’t be happier 😍🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so very happy to hear that! So glad that everybody enjoys these recipes so much and they help with your budgeting needs. Thanks so very much for being one of my loyal Canadian viewers💜🙌🏼

[@erg9435]

I find that depending on your area its always hit and miss with pricing. Im lucky in the fact that aldi, kroger, and walmart are all on the same strip back to my house so i price match. Couponing helps also 😅

[@duaneowens7777]

great comment. Which part of cnada are you from. Heard groceries in canada are so expensive

[@specialtwice4975]

They are expensive. For a single person you could make it on $150 per month. BUT you would have to budget, budget, budget and eat meals like these constantly. $250 is a better budget for a single person. For a family of 4 (2 parents, 2 kids) you could maybe get by with $400 but again, you'll be extreme budgeting. I've heard families spend usually $600 to $800 per month on average, and that was for an ok budget. Not great, not amazing, just alright. Medium income type. Most expensive foods in Canada right now are cheese and meat. Cheese is anywhere from $5 to $12. (The ricotta cheese in her first recipe would be $8, the brick cheese would be $5). Meat is $10 to $25 each, depending where you live.

[@specialtwice4975]

Btw the sausage in her last recipe would be $7, the rice package $4.

[@danacobb2229]

Your budget friendly meals are saving us right now! I have a fam of 5 so I have to stretch/ increase some of your servings, but dang girl! You have some awesome recipes❣️

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m super happy to hear that you enjoy these recipes, dammit and are able to use them with your family. Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and I really do appreciate you being one of my supporters🙌🏼

[@danacobb2229]

@@JuliaPacheco well “dammit” 🤭I’m happy that I found you and your recipes! 🤣

[@internziko]

This woman is like a ray of sunshine. God bless her and her family.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much!😀

[@scarlettmontoya2849]

Julia, thank you so much for all of these budget friendly meatless recipes!!! I have been a vegetarian for quite a while now & I truly appreciate you.❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for your positive comment, Scarlett💜 i’m happy to hear that you enjoy these videos and that you’re able to use them. Have a great rest of your week!🙌🏼

[@heatherframpton9693]

Me also...very appreciative! ❤️😊🍽️

[@debbieflaherty1975]

From Food Stamps….to 668,000 subscribers. You have indeed been blessed. I’m so proud of you!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Absolutely, thank you so very much, Debbie. I really appreciate your support🙏💜

[@littleredcabininthewoods240]

Love all your recipes! I add spinach to a lentil soup/stew I make but a whole bag is too much, so I use the other half in my manicotti or stuffed shell cheese mixture. It bulks up the mixture and allows me to fill the shells fuller, thus giving me more servings at very little cost.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s a great idea! Thanks so very much for sharing that. Spinach can go a long way for sure. Hope you have a great rest your week🙌🏼

[@patricemoore2825]

Hi little Macie and Brinley 🥰🥰 I love when you take us along with you to the grocery store and show us the brand and the price . That helps us a lot more than you know. Especially people like me that’s on a budget. Thank you !!!! You’re the best 💜

[@donn6908]

For sure!❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much, Patrice. I appreciate your positive comment about the grocery store experience. I hope you enjoy these recipes and thanks so very much again for your positive feedback💜🙌🏼

[@janemoore4319]

I especially love your grocery store videos also. I'm not able to go in the store due to health issues, and I love to see the shelves, and see the brands and choices! I always liked to grocery shop, so I'm living vicariously through your kind, pleasant eyes. IT seems you sense what those of us with issues need, and enjoy. I appreciate you dear!

[@Desiareajohnson]

I have made a couple of your meals, and they were all great. I love that you don't add a ton of ingredients, making the meals affordable and easy to make. Can't wait to try some more.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Desiarea! I appreciate that feedback. I hope you enjoy these recipes. Have a wonderful rest of your week!💜💜

[@heathersmeather]

I think I’ve seen you use the diced tomatoes with add-ins, like Italian style, green peppers and celery, chili ready, etc. Sometimes I find two 14.5 oz cans of tomatoes with extras is cheaper than buying celery, onion, and seasonings. It’s also a quick shortcut to add extra flavor. 🙂

[@JuliaPacheco]

Yes! That is an excellent tip. That definitely does cut costs and adds a lot of flavor at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing that and thank you so much for watching🙌🏼

[@duaneowens7777]

great video. Which state are you from

[@slc1161]

I really appreciate how easy your recipes are. I am a retired nurse who had to retire because of chronic medical issues and chronic pain. I struggle to stand for long periods to prep a meal so I was eating a lot of prepared soups and cereal. Neither the greatest for sodium. Your meals are easy to make and most can be scaled down to 1 or 2 servings. And they taste good. If you have the space, it’s even more economical to stock up on canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chilies, and mushrooms when you find them n sale. Shelf life is really good.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for those great tips! You are so right. I am so sorry to hear that you suffer from such chronic pain. That sounds awful. I’m happy to hear that these recipes are easy for you to manage and I sure do appreciate having you here as one of my loyal subscribers💜🙌🏼

[@yeetasaurus9427]

Just stopped at the store after work to grab the pinto beans, enchilada sauce, and corn. I have the rest. Cooking in the oven right now!! Literally exactly what I'm looking for. Quick and yummy. Soccer season starts this week and dinner is always a challenge. Thank you!! ☺️ Can't wait to eat it. Smells delicious 😋

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so very happy to hear that you are able to use these recipes! I know that soccer season can be just crazy. I remember those days living at home! Ha ha. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@DuaneOwens-ii6rv]

Yes I agree. Which state are you from

[@PATTIC]

This video is sooo appreciated and helpful. Easy, budget- friendly vegetarian meals that my whole family can enjoy. So helpful to show your shopping for the ingredients. Thank you sooo much! 🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so happy to hear that! And I appreciate the positive feedback about this kind of video too. Hope you have a great rest of your week🙌🏼

[@donnavincent8630]

A GIANT THANK YOU AND HUG for these meal ideas! You are such a life saver Julia. Babies are beautiful!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Donna. You’re so very kind! And I’m so happy to hear that you’re so happy with these recipes this week. Thanks so much for that positive feedback🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@regionalskygirl]

This is the BEST (nearly) vegetarian inexpensive meals video on youtube!!! 😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! That is just awesome feedback. I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so very much and I hope you have a wonderful weekend💜💜

[@kayengland3240]

We love manicotti, but I never cook the noodles. They cook really well in the oven as long as they are covered in the sauce. It’s also easier to stuff if they are hard. I love all these recipes!!

[@mizzshelley8873]

I do the same thing.

[@brandikennymore1634]

I do the same. It's way easier to stuff and I can stuff more in them. They look better too.

[@patriciadurio562]

While I don't pre cook my shells I do let them sit in a bake dish of hot water for about 5 minutes prior to stuffing. I have also used a cup of beef broth in addition to any sauce I use to ensure it has enough liquid to cook the pasta through.(when I'm lazy and don't soak my pasta)

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing that tip! I sure do appreciate you sharing it here and thank you so very much for watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@shelleylee8774]

Another helpful video for ultra-budget dinners. I am glad you used so many protein-packed beans in these recipes and shared nutritional information. These recipes provide meatless options that don't sacrifice flavor or nutrition and stretch that budget further.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is awesome to hear! Thank you so very much for your positive feedback, Shelley💜💜I sure do appreciate it!

[@taishagooden2686]

You are such a blessing to so many people right now! Thank you for sharing these meals with us and helping us get our grocery budgets in line 🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

Sure do appreciate that, Taisha! You’re so kind and I’m so happy that these meals help you so much right now. Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate your positive feedback💜💜

[@sarahkapustic1881]

I always recommend your channel when people on other channels I watch are looking for quick, cheap, delicious, nutritious meals.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Sarah! I really appreciate you doing that and I am so happy to have you here💜💜

[@refrich2729]

Your videos help so much. Thanks for sharing these videos with us. I appreciate all that you do for the KZbin community ! P.S. Love how you show us you in store picking out the items, that truly helps even more to make these meals..

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I really do appreciate that positive feedback. It definitely does help me when I’m developing my videos. Thanks so very much again for watching and I hope you have a great week🙌🏼

[@mapletree8086]

Seeing her walk happily with baby and toddler in her arms made me so happy lol. Cute moment

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, thank you so very much! You’re so kind. I appreciate that positive comment🙌🏼

[@melanieshirkey5276]

Thank you Julia! You are amazing person on how you put together the ingredients for such a bargain and delicious dinner!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Melanie! I sure do appreciate your positive comments💜🙌🏼

[@Large011]

I made the enchilada casserole last week. It tasted much better than I expected. Last night for dinner, was the spinach and white bean soup. It was super easy and delicious as well. I have made other recipes of Julie's and was never disappointed. Thanks a bunch 💐 sweetie.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed both of those recipes! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about them. That soup sounds so good right about now! And it’s even hot outside. Ha ha! Hope you have a great rest of your week and thank you so very much for your positive feedback💛💛

[@BCGirl822]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for your hard work Julia! I appreciate the nutrition info you give as well.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Lisa! I sure do appreciate that. I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ImperfectlyhappytobemeMichelle]

The story about your family being soo happy about a meal makes me love you more. You really are a ray of sunshine and a blessing to us people that need help with ideas and cooking. 😊❤ That gives me a great idea use part lentils part sausage just a small amount 1/4 of the meat to stretch fir more meals just for flavoring. You always give me the best ideas!!!😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so very kind. Thank you so very much for your positive words and feedback. I really do appreciate that so much and I am so happy to have you here and your loyal support💜🙌🏼

[@nmnativenurse6965]

Thank you, Julia, for the awesome recipes! Definitely going to make most of these this week! I like to add a can of Rotel and a can of drained corn to my Red Beans & Rice. It stretches it further and really kicks up the flavor. Thank you for all that you do!

[@halls_tothe_wall62016]

I do the same thing!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

And thank you so very much! That is a wonderful tip. I bet that is a great addition! Thank you so much for sharing that and I thank you so very much for your positive comment🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Seabacon346]

I am so glad you have been blessed Julia. You truly deserve it! Thank you for making dinner easy and fun! ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for your kind words. I really appreciate that and I am happy to hear that you enjoy my recipes too🙌🏼

[@grannyrsh5553]

That manicotti looks easy and delicious! Adding the ingredients to my grocery delivery. Thanks Julia.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Sure hope you enjoy that recipe this week and thanks so very much for watching🙌🏼

[@pattipaquette1301]

I want to try this and add some spinach

[@hoodedvixen1]

It was good but I added too much filling in mine and ran out by the 6th shell 😭😂

[@donnamullins2089]

Looks delicious. Red beans and rice with sausage looks good. Little Macie looking sweet.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, thank you so very much, Donna! She is so sweet right now! I hope you enjoy that meal and thanks so much for watching🙌🏼

[@donnamullins2089]

@@JuliaPacheco I look forward to your videos. I share with my daughter or she watches and text me first. Take care.

[@KatIoannou]

Thank you for the great meal ideas! Love seeing your videos, Julia! I love how positive and loving this community is here also! Much love to you Julia and everyone ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate your kind words of support and yes! I have the best KZbin family ever🙌🏼🙌🏼💜💜

[@jerri117]

Everything looks delicious and with such minimal ingredients! I love it! I made a really delicious chicken 1 pot Friday night that was so easy, I had some leftover peas,so I made some egg noodles, shredded chicken I had on hand and put about half a cup of olive garden Italian dressing in and it was so good! I love putting leftover peas in a pasta salad and I just thought that sounded good and it was. My husband and son devoured it! Have a blessed week Julia! 💕

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness! That sounds amazing! Thanks so very much for sharing what you did with that recipe and I sure do appreciate you watching too! Have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness! That sounds amazing! Thanks so very much for sharing what you did with that recipe and I sure do appreciate you watching too! Have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

[@virginiabarrios1214]

Amazing! Thank you! Inflation is super high! I ordered every plate for 3 days but I'm definitely using your recipes in between!! BLESS YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR FAMILY !!

[@user-dz4ti7st3u]

Great ideas, Julia! I love the vegetarian recipes, and I really appreciate that all of these recipes will be easy and affordable to get on the table for my family.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much!🙌🏼

[@lauradennis6985]

I appreciate how refreshingly real you are. 😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure do appreciate that, Laura. Thank you so much for your kind words and I appreciate you watching💜💜

[@michellehorning2216]

Another great video of fabulous meal ideas, Julia! These all look absolutely delicious and at roughly $5/ meal, wow! I am a bean lover and seeing these ideas using beans is just what I needed for something new to try! Thank you so much! Macie is so sweet! Thank you for the little peeks of her; she is growing so fast! Praying you have a wonderful week! 😊🙏💕

[@JuliaPacheco]

She sure is growing way too fast, Michelle! She’s crawling everywhere and it’s just so fun right now. I hope you enjoy these recipes and I appreciate your positive feedback about them. Have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

[@kellyconover8936]

I love you. You make my day so much better. I love your little inspirational signs and your such a joy. Thanks.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh! That just makes me so very happy. Thank you so very much for that positive comment, Kelly and I sure do appreciate your support🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@angelacampana7058]

Good morning Julia, I hope you’re doing well today🙏 You shared so many inexpensive yet delicious looking meals I would be happy to enjoy, especially the manicotti, the lentil dish and the enchiladas bake🤤 everything has me wanting them all. TYFS and thank you for the recipe club link, I’m gonna join. You’re such a sweet soul and you share the best recipes with us, you’re such a blsssing🥰 Take good care and have a peaceful and blessed day/week, Happy Sunday Funday, enjoy♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness, Angela! You are so very kind. I sure hope you had a wonderful day and I sure do appreciate all of your positive feedback here. I hope you enjoy these recipes and I hope you have a wonderful week💜💜

[@melr6235]

The black bean casserole is my favorite! Super quick and easy and I love it!!

[@sarakate8946]

I made the black bean enchilada casserole yesterday for dinner and my husband and I loved it!! It’s delicious and we have so many leftovers! I ended up adding one onion and a can of chicken to it as well! Thank you for these inexpensive yet delicious recipes 😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome to hear, Sara! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about that recipe. So happy that you both enjoyed it so much too! Sure do appreciate your loyal support here💜🙌🏼

[@kristenduarte4661]

Thank you for sharing your personal story about struggling financially. Not enough people talk about being on assistance and really worrying about food security. Love your channel ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! it definitely wasn’t an easy time at all.🥴🥴 I sure do appreciate your positive comment!

[@bcrafty12]

I love your meals and I feel like even more can be saved by buying dry beans and making them up yourself. I look at how much you cook and I realize, we have 4 adults and I think it would be awesome to challenge myself to cooking some meals for us with just 5 dollars. Thank you

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much and you are exactly right! You definitely can save money by doing more from scratch. Thank you so much for watching and have a great rest of your week🙌🏼

[@marykelly914]

You are so sweet❤️ I grow up poor and I still love eating the foods my mom cooked.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Things that remind us of home. Thank you so much, Mary💜

[@CrystalLopezTx]

Love the manicotti bag hack! Smart! That bean mixture that you made for the enchilada casserole would be a great quesadilla filler too! Love the lentil recipe. Lentils are a great meat alternative!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Crystal! And you’re absolutely right. That would be really great as a quesadilla filler! I hope you enjoy the lentil recipes too. Have a great weekend💜🙌🏼

[@peaceofwestphila]

Your family is really lucky to have you

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much!🙌🏼

[@karenfraser6488]

thank you for these ideas. It's summer here in South Australia 41 42 / 43 52 Celsius ) this week so the soup one will wait until our winter

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Absolutely. I am not a fan of eating soup in the summer either. I hope you enjoy it this winter and have found some of my other recipes useful. Thank you so much for watching all the way from Australia 🇦🇺

[@beckymanders3875]

Your videos have helped me so much with the rising food prices!! I've tried quite a few of your recipes and have added a lot of them to our regular rotation. Thank you so much!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am really happy to hear that these videos have helped you and your family so much, Becky. Thank you so much for that positive feedback and I hope you enjoy these recipes as well. Thanks so much for watching!💜🙌🏼

[@ikeikerson7329]

Such a wonderful idea! I am very impressed with your meals. The manicotti and the enchiladas are my favorites. Keep em coming you rock. Keep wild bill well fed and raise those babies up right. I am proud of you Julia. Stay safe.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I can always count on you. I sure do appreciate your enthusiasm every week and your positive support🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@KeiferElliott]

I look forward to cooking so many of your recipes Julia! I love your energy and presence. The recipes are easy and delicious!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much again🙏🙌🏼

[@janeschmidt9611]

Julia, I made the black bean enchilada casserole recently and it was delicious! We aren’t a fan of black beans so I used pinto and I also added olives. I doubled the recipe to make one for dinner and one for the freezer. 🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

That does sound really good, Jane! I’m so happy to hear that you were able to make those adjustments and that you enjoyed that recipe so much. Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your support here💜🙌🏼

[@FredaStauffer]

Looks like a healthy menu for not much money. Have a blessed night.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Freda💜💜

[@wilsonwoman3]

Miss Pacheco if you could try cooking Lentil Burgers I think it would benefit a LOT of people; Lentils are. Great substitute for ground beef which is expensive!! Thank you so much for helping us all save our hard-earned money

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for your suggestion. I have made quite a few meals with lentils. Maybe my lentil sloppy Jo’s would be something that you would enjoy! If you go to my website juliapacheco.com you can find the recipes there. You can also go to google and type in my name, Julia Pacheco lentil meals and they should all pop up there as well. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼

[@stac1126]

I love your meal ideas. I really appreciate when you say the food has certain vitamins or protein, etc.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and I really do appreciate your positive comment💜

[@richiegrey5377]

Yes sweetheart the new mom you come by protein pasta. You have no meat. Protein pasta it will help!

[@user-dz4ti7st3u]

I made the lentil spaghetti for dinner tonight, and we all loved it, including my toddler. Thank you for a great recipe!

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is awesome to hear! Thanks so much for sharing your positive feedback and I’m so glad everybody enjoyed it🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@RobertJToledo]

I love this woman!!! 😅😅😅

[@KellyJelly9976]

Thank you so much for sharing this video and a little bit more about yourself, Julia! Thank you for the transparency for the time when you really needed these $5 meal ideas. A lot of us need them right now because, as you said, the price of food has skyrocketed. Thank you so much.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Kelly😉 I appreciate that. And I hope these recipes help! Thank you so much for watching and for your support!

[@donnawisner1481]

Thanks Julia. Your so good at sticking to a budget. I had to start a Julia's folder for all your recipes I've tried and to try. Thank you. Enjoy your Sunday.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Donna! I had to work so hard when we were first starting out to stay in a super tight budget. I sure do appreciate your positive, and I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@carolh8611]

Donna. Thanks for the idea of a folder. Definitely going to do this...

[@donnawisner1481]

@@carolh8611 oh Carol. You should see how many different folders I have. Categories for main dishes, desserts. Salads, appetizers. You get it. I'm a visual person so I print off recipes, then try them, make notes, then put in folders. I probably have way over a thousand recipes. I guess I'm a recipe freak. 😋

[@debc7341]

Thank you Julia for these budget friendly meals. I really need these now, and I know I’m not alone. You always give us the most bang for the buck and we appreciate you and your creativity. God bless you and your family🙏🏻💜😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Deb and I am so happy to hear you are able to use these recipes right now. Prices are crazy for sure🥴🥴I hope things get better for you soon🙏

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Julia and family pretty girls have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure hope you and your family are having a wonderful Sunday, Sherry💜🙏

[@sonyavincent7450]

Your such a good and humble cook! I've just made my way through your 50.dinners video it took me about 4 sittings! Now this one is great as well!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! You are so kind and I really do appreciate your positive feedback about that video, Sonya💜

[@tammifields4142]

You've done it again Julia....All of these meals look Very TASTY!😋 $25 well spent!😊😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Tammi!! You always are so supportive and I really do appreciate your positive comments and enthusiasm💜💜

[@shockleyeify]

You're such a fabulous resource during these times! I so love that you create dishes that aren't boring and that my kids will actually eat!

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome to hear, Elizabeth! Thanks so very much for sharing your positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that your family enjoys my meals! Have a wonderful weekend💜🙌🏼

[@naturalwitch1359]

Unfortunately all of those carbs would put me in the hospital as a diabetic

[@craglabrake6802]

Thank you so much Julia! My family and I always try to stretch the meals that we make and this is definitely helpful!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Good for you! And thank you so very much🙌🏼

[@melcha7352]

Hi from the Carolinas! Thanks for all the nice meals you share. I share with my sister,mom and brother. Wondering if you have more dessert ideas and any ideas for punch drinks for the summer coming or evening grilling idea meals for the summer as well. Happy Easter.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I bet it’s beautiful in the Carolinas right now! Thank you so very much for sharing my channel with your family. I really do appreciate that! I do have more dessert ideas. If you go to my website juliapacheco.com you can find them there. And I love to grill too in the summer! I sure do like that suggestion and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼🙌🏼 A very happy late Easter to you and your family too!

[@Glassgirl424]

You have been such a bright light to me lately. I love your recipes, and your voice and presentations. Your videos are short and to the point, but descriptive and detailed. Plus, you are gorgeous, and that quick glimpse of your sleeping little angel, oh my goodness she is precious! I just love you, and your videos. They bring me happiness. Thank you.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Mary, thank you so very much for your kind words and your positive comment. That really does make my day to hear that! I sure do appreciate that and thank you so much for watching and for your loyal support too💜💜

[@staind687]

I was fixing on going grocery shopping so perfect timing. Will be trying these recipes out, thanks!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and I’m happy to hear it came out before you hit the grocery store!🙌🏼

[@AmandaTexas]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I'm so glad you include lentils. They really are an amazing ingredient when on a budget. I remember when my ex-husband and I were struggling newlyweds, I would make meals with lentils, even a lentil loaf instead of meatloaf. I wish I could find that recipe now.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s a great tip, Amanda. And yes, I used lentils a lot when we were really struggling. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼

[@glendaharding4884]

You really are genius in the kitchen Julia

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Glenda! I sure do appreciate you and your friendship💜🙌🏼

[@timmydmbp]

Thank you so much for hosting the website with all your amazing recipes. I look forward to trying them all

[@JuliaPacheco]

And thank you so very much for your positive comment! I really appreciate that and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend🙌🏼

[@veronicacalloway2795]

Refreshing to see how you take so little and make so much! This reminds me of my childhood when my mom had to watch cost more! Everything looks amazing! Keep up the great videos!🎉

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Veronica! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback and thanks so much for watching🙌🏼

[@rossferguson5786]

Thank you for these great and mostly HEALTHY recipes. Can’t wait to make them for my family !

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so very welcome! I sure hope you enjoy the recipes and have a great rest of your week🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pattipaquette1301]

You never disappoint!!

[@susanhendrix8701]

Love the recipes. We're all struggling and your recipes help alot.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so very happy to hear that these recipes can help, Susan. I sure do appreciate you watching and I hope you have a great week💜

[@jperez8194]

Your Walmart has actual cashiers?? That is a win right there. Thank you for the meal ideas, the tips, and the advice. We all appreciate you

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! And yes! That is definitely a win at Walmart right now. I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼

[@keeshaanderson9963]

You have the BEST cookware! Thank you for sharing these meal ideas!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Keesha! I appreciate your positive feedback and I sure hope you enjoy these meals this week💜🙌🏼

[@melissajaaaay1915]

Thanks Julia for the inspiration. Love your recipes!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Melissa. I appreciate that positive comment and thanks so much for watching💜

[@stacyrussell460]

Yup, adding that enchilada casserole to my meal plan for sure. Might add some cooked white rice to bulk it up a bit. Thanks for the simple, reasonably priced & delicious ideas.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so happy to hear that this recipe is something that you can use, Stacy. And that’s a great idea! Adding rice would definitely make it a little more hearty. Thanks so much for watching and have a great week🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@almadinabenavides7673]

Julia you are amazing ❤️❤️❤️ You are just so real and relatable and I really enjoy your videos. You stay on our level with your budget friendly meals. My family makes lentils then in the last 10 minutes of cooking we add sauteed tomatoes, onion, a drained can of green Chiles and bacon. Let it simmer for 10 minutes then serve with fresh cilantro. It is so good. Hope you can give it a try

[@JuliaPacheco]

That sounds amazing! Thanks so very much for sharing that with me and I sure do appreciate your positive feedback about my recipes in my channel. I am happy to have you here and I hope you have a great week🙌🏼

[@tamarabauer604]

Bravo Julia. The salsa chicken over rice was a hit. Thank u so much! 0:43

[@JuliaPacheco]

Awesome, Tamara! Thanks for the positive feedback😊

[@leaterry1504]

Love the creative ideas using budget friendly ingredients. This is so helpful for so many of us!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback, Lea💜

[@carolynoquinn4573]

It's fun that you add in the shopping clips!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Carolyn🙌🏼

[@Pittykittymomma4ever]

These all look fantastic! And I love that you have so many meatless meals!!! Thank you!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you!! 😊

[@courtneysweat8213]

Thank you for sharing another video of delicious looking meals.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Courtney💜

[@prettycautiousme5527]

I'm vegan and your video popped up on my feed and I'm glad it did I can make some of your recipes so I'm here to stay thank you for sharing. ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for subscribing! I sure do appreciate that. And I do try to make something vegan in almost all of my videos. You can go to my website juliapacheco.com to find other meatless meals. Have a great rest of your day and welcome to my KZbin family🙌🏼

[@misscabana1234]

I love these ideas, wouldn’t change one thing. ❤ Best video/recipes you’ve made so far! 🎉

[@jacquelineross7231]

Thanks!

[@WilletteB]

Hello my sweet KZbin friend. ❤ This was an excellent variety of affordable meals. I'd be happy to add any of these to my meal plans. Hopefully one day I can binge watch all your videos I've missed. Blessings to you and your young family. 🤗

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Willette. Thanks so very much for your positive feedback and I hope you are able to binge watch my videos too! Ha ha. Thanks so very much for being one of my great KZbin friends💜💜

[@franksmom3192]

Love these budget friendly meals , I’m on a fixed income so these meals are not only delicious but cost effective for me

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m happy to hear that these recipes can help you and I hope that you enjoyed them🙌🏼 thank you so much for watching!!

[@clara-cookie119]

Lentils and zucchini with spaghetti sounds intriguing! I've been obsessed with lentils lately, so I might have to give this recipe a try. Thanks, Julia! I appreciate your insightful videos for those of us on a budget!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much! I hope you enjoy these recipes. And I agree, I love lentils! Have a great week🙌🏼

[@deletedaccount6475]

I would like to say that in another video you posted you said "look at the price per ounce" and you said it again in this video! I absolutely love this advice and it has helped me tremendously! Knowledge is wealth and you are rich!!! Thank you!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for that positive feedback. I’m so glad that that tip helped so much! I sure do thank you for watching and being one of my loyal subscribers🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jxsulliv]

Thanks for being open about when you were on food stamps! Your channel is so wonderful for so many reasons!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I appreciate that. Thanks so much for your kind words and I am so happy to have you as one of my loyal subscribers🙌🏼

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Way to go with these budget friendly meals!!they all look so good.much appreciated Julia ❤️ I hope you all have a wonderful day 💐😊👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗😋

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Melissa! I sure hope you had a wonderful day today💜🙌🏼

[@donn6908]

Thank you so much, Julia! These all look delicious! I could use the savings, for sure! Love you!❤️ Have a great week with your family!💞

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so happy to hear that! And I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼

[@renitawimberly740]

Love these 5 dollar recipes Julia thank you..

[@JuliaPacheco]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼