$5 DINNERS | FIVE Quick & Easy Cheap Meal Ideas | Julia Pacheco

TASTY & CHEAP EASY DINNER IDEAS | QUICK SIMPLE WEEKNIGHT MEALS | WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Cooking from home doesn't have to cost a ton and I am a huge fan of making nutritious and delicious dinners for the lowest amount of money possible. Here are five tasty $5 dinner ideas that I truly think you will love that will help keep that grocery budget down a bit that you can feel good about eating!! As always, I encourage you to adapt these meals to fit your specific needs! I hope you find a recipe you'll want to make again and again. I'm grateful for all the support 💚
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[@JuliaPacheco]

Here’s another budget dinners video and a grocery list from today’s video! Thanks for watching 💗 Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6kiaZjqttloc0 Veggie quiche: Bell Pepper 1/2 Yellow Onion Eggs 1 Pie Crust Veggie Pot Pie: 1/2 Yellow Onion 1 Pie Crust Mushrooms Mixed frozen Veggies Cream Of Mushroom Sausage Tomato Pasta: 1/2 Lb Sausage Diced Tomatoes Mac & Cheese Lentil Sloppy Joe’s: Hamburger Buns Lentils 1/2 Yellow Onion Tomato Sauce Tacos: Taco Shells Refried Beans 1/2 Lb Turkey 1/2 Yellow Onion

[@PWhitt]

You are an amazing woman! I always love seeing peeks of your beautiful children. These recipes look delicious... as always😄 Thank you and God Bless your family!

[@DianeC.]

I like that you put the ingredients here for us!!!

[@carrielynn1978]

Awesome!!! Thank you Julia!

[@pooperdave]

Inflation is killing many folks. But hey hey look at you with your $5 recipes. I hope you realize that a lot of us here that watch your videos are actually grateful for videos like this. I know I am. I’m also grateful that all your recipes are served up with the brightest, beautiful smile on KZbin. You put out such a positive vibe that I’m content after watching your videos and possibly others also. So if someone is feeling blue that would mean the cure is watching your videos. That’s going to be my prescription. Great work and thank you once again.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is so very kind! And I sure do appreciate your positive feedback. Thank you so very much for watching😀

[@darcistephenson5359]

@@JuliaPacheco, I grew up on tacos like that. My parents moved from San Diego in the early 70s to Oregon and my friends all considered it " classic Mexican " food. My favorite go-to, even though I love the real deal. Thank you!

[@kirkwood512]

Great ideas. Found you by accident. Thanks for your positive vibe!

[@Sasha-hi5mt]

She is just doing it to get views. Look at her kitchen… does it look like she needs 5$meals?

[@pooperdave]

@@Sasha-hi5mt I’m guessing you are probably right. She knows times are tough these days. Maybe not for her I agree. Food prices are stupid high. She helps people out. I appreciate the recipes. How bout you Sasha?

[@elizabethm5422]

The quiche and pot pie is a great way to use leftover veggies for a no waste kitchen. Love the lentil ideas!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

You could also use 1/2 your lentils and 1/2 your ground turkey for each of your sloppy joe and taco recipes.

[@The_Timinator]

I've found that Cooked Beans, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Butter Beans, Lima etc. have a weird soggy texture like, imagine mashed potatoes in a Quiche', NOT very good... I know I tried, the leftover Beans in a Quiche are DISGUSTING. and I made the Black Eyed Peas with Bacon the day before, that texture made me spit out the Quiche and there was barely 5 spoonful's of beans in the Quiche, you'd be better off making Refried Beans for a Burrito with the leftover Beans. Broccoli, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Onions, Corn, Spinach, Peppers, work the best for a Quiche'. A Quiche' cooks in about 40 minutes, so everything you add to it needs to cook in LESS time, the last 15 minutes of cook time is the Rise from the Milk and Eggs, if you have something that's NOT cooked in 30 minutes, your ingredient probably won't be cooked either.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@The_Timinator I think you misread my comment. The bean substitute/combo was for the meat dishes, not the quiche dish.

[@The_Timinator]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 Actually I was replying to the First Comment by Elisabeth, if I was replying to your Comment my Reply would start with @Yvonne < in Blue like your comment to me was... anyway I was just sharing some info for people that think they might try Beans in a Quiche' 😁

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@The_Timinator true, but I did mention beans after all, so I questioned it. I agree it does not sound as if beans would work in a quiche. That is a very sound share, and good to know definitely, as the more I use beans, the more I wonder where and how they can be used.

[@suebowker7037]

Love it when you take us to the store with you and actually show which items are the better buy. I shop at Walmart too so this was especially good. Thanks Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Sue for that positive feedback. I really appreciate hearing that. Have a great rest of your week and thank you so much for being one of my loyal subscribers🙌🏼💜

[@JabberJawz.]

That precious baby sleeping while Mommy cooks dinner--🥰🤗😴

[@juliescheidler7763]

Julia, you did such a good job with a variety of recipes staying on budget. You're showing people they can still eat well while watching their pennies!😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Julie for that positive feedback. I really do appreciate that! Thanks so very much again! Have a great rest of your week and thanks for watching🙌🏼💜

[@angiehayes775]

We did vegetable pot pie and I repeat what my husband said, "whatever you did, you can do it again!" That was awesome! We added smoked hamburger because we had it on hand and needed to use it. But wow, girl, so good. This was another one of those recipes that intimated me! I overcame, thanks for helping!!!👍🤗

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Angie for that positive feedback about that recipe! I am so very happy to hear that your husband enjoyed it so much too. Thanks so very much for watching and I really do appreciate your support😉💜💜

[@ndiaz0028]

I have so much respect for you and the hard work you put in for us to benefit from your uploads. Thank you for making this channel what it is! You've literally outdone yourself again!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Norma! I really do appreciate that. It really does make my day! Thanks so much for sharing that and thank you so very much for watching😉💜💜

[@toastedmarshmallowkitchen7911]

Every Sunday your videos are the first thing I watch in the morning! Always look forward to it

[@tammifields4142]

❤️❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh!! Thank you so very much. That really makes my day! I am so happy to hear that and I sure do appreciate you being one of my loyal subscribers💜💜

[@pinkywilliams8063]

YUM!!!! I can remember buying Kraft Mac & cheese for 15 cent a box back in the day like 1980... hehehe Thanks Julia for the great meals and you make them look so easy... Love & Peace

[@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo]

It's like we're all in a pinch & crappy situation. Biden better pull thru for all of us bc he has us over here hurting. We're a family of 7 (5 kids all 14-20) so my babies have appetites BIG ones too lol. But they'll NEVER go w/out as long as mommy is around -but he needs to pull thru for ALL of us.... this mess AINT working.... I remember when gas "was" better affordable and so was EVERYTHING else now it's like ehhhh.... I'm about to go buy some chickens and goats & moo cows for us lol.... gotta do something....

[@JuliaPacheco]

Wow! That is crazy! Thanks so much for watching and I sure hope you enjoy some of these recipes😉💜

[@Elizabeth-ze4ch]

Thank you for More Delish sounding meals! I share your channel with my daughter & grandkids, my grandson Knows your name!!! I ADORED seeing your Beautiful sleeping Baby's Face!!! You brighten my day!💞 Keep Well, until next video💞

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness Elizabeth! That is so funny. I’m so happy to hear that your grandson knows my name😂🙌🏼 thank you so much for your positive comment and I sure do appreciate your kind words about Macy. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful week💜💜

[@shannonleta]

I make lentil meals all the time! It's such a great way to bulk up a small amount of meat or substitute the meat altogether. Lentil Salisbury steaks are soooo good & so are spiced lentil potato tacos/tostadas Another pro tip: when boiling the lentils, I like to add a bay leaf & a dried chipotle and/or arbol chile to give it extra flavor

[@JuliaPacheco]

Wow! Thank you so very much for that great suggestion! I really do appreciate those tips. Thank you so much for watching, Shannon😉🙌🏼

[@omaerin3529]

Hi Julia, very budget friendly recipes. I hope the prices don't keep climbing. Nice to see the girls shopping and helping out in the kitchen, well sleeping in the kitchen so mama can get her dinner done. I can't believe she can sleep while you're doing all that. I was afraid her little head was going to wind up in the frying pan. lol I know you wouldn't let that happen. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe. ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

She is pretty laid-back for sure! Ha ha. And I sure hope the prices do not keep climbing up either. It is getting crazy out there and so difficult to come up with budget friendly meals for families. We are all struggling right now for sure! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes💜💜

[@sundaysmoker8504]

Thanks for sharing your budget friendly meals. Prices are so high every where. I loved seeing your sweet baby sleeping while you are cooking it made me smile ❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I hope you can use some of these recipes and I appreciate your kind words about my baby girl😉

[@YouAreRight29]

Goodness Julia 💗 you’ve outdone yourself again! These look so yummy!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Yolanda!💜

[@denicesanders4586]

I really appreciated the shopping segment. I no longer am able to do the grocery shopping, therefore, your info about yellow vs white onions and the peppers give me the opportunity to tell my husband how to shop smarter. I love being so clever. The quiche and the pot pies are big winners. Thank you Julia, your always keeping our budgets and meal ideas in the forefront. Macy was so sweet napping away while Momma was cooking.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Denice for that positive feedback. That really does help me too! I am happy to hear that the shopping segment of the video helps so very much. And thank you so much for your kind words about Macie💜 I sure do appreciate you watching!

[@whitsworld2016]

I love the little vignettes you create with the little Wood signs behind the stove 😊they make me happy to read the cute phrases. Great job on the recipes!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback about my plaques that I use in my videos, Whitney. They remind me of Home! I sure do appreciate you watching and thanks so much for your support💜💜

[@agirly1503]

You shine brightest ✨️ when you do budget meals! Thanks! Love ❤️ the meatless meals 😋

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much! That is wonderful feedback. I love doing budget meals! I had to work so hard when my husband was in school just to survive, I had to come up with some crazy dinner solutions🥴😂

[@loislemkay5328]

I enjoy seeing and reading all the signs around your kitchen Julia. They are very inspiring. Thank you. ❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh! Thank you so very much, Lois. I grew up with signs like these in my parents’ home and they make me feel good😉 thank you so very much for your positive feedback and I sure do appreciate you watching!

[@Thatskatermetalgirl]

Wuuu! Omg.. the baby in the beginning, doing 🤘🏻🤘🏻 was the cutest.😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! And thanks so much for watching😉🙌🏼

[@eunicel5964]

I don't know where you come up with your recipes but they are always original and every one I have tried has been wonderful. Thank you again

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Eunice. You’re so very kind!💜

[@Kim-Unearthed]

It's always such a joy to see you and your girls in your videos! Love that we get to see your beautiful face more in this one, Julia! These were all such great ideas and I'm definitely giving them a try! Feeding my family of 4 has been costing us upwards of $250 - $300 WEEKLY! And we don't eat fancy food, either, I cook a lot of chicken and ground beef meals! How are people surviving out there?! It's unreal and something has to be done!

[@shayshaymann113]

I know right! Feeding my 14yr old daughter and I costs me about $550 for the month! We always eat at home. I don’t remember the last time her and I went out to eat at a restaurant!

[@Kim-Unearthed]

@@shayshaymann113 same here!! We don't do fast food or restaurants, everything is home cooked and we even stay away from most junk foods from the store! The fact that it's supposed to be cheaper to cook at home makes my stomach cringe thinking how much it's costing the people now who aren't able to spend the time making their own meals. I am honestly fearing we're entering another Depression. We're even getting prepared in case our older daughters need to return back home and we all will have to live under the same roof again and pool our money as a family just in case it becomes impossible for everyone to live on their own. I feel that's going to be a reality in many families soon. So heartbreaking 💔

[@Yesica1993]

@@Kim-Unearthed This regime is destroying our country on purpose. Unfortunately, it's going to get a lot worse.

[@Kim-Unearthed]

@@Yesica1993 I am in total agreement and unfortunately I feel it's going to get much worse as well. I just keep praying for a silver lining!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am sure it costs every bit of that right now, Kim to feed your family. I don’t know how people are doing it! It is very difficult right now for sure. I sure hope some of these recipes help and I sure do appreciate you watching! Have a great rest of your week💜🙌🏼

[@dianebaker5243]

The quiche and the vegetable pie. Look yummy 😋

[@dominiquegurule6710]

Love all of you videos so much! My heart when your little baby peaks into frame ❤ snoozing away with mama🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

She is just such a laid-back little girl. Thank you so much for your nice compliment and I sure do appreciate you watching💜

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

5 dinner meals :D *Slams guitar in the floor cutely* 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@michelleeliseharding]

Absolutely love that vegetable quiche. I actually prefer water in my eggs over milk because it steams them from the inside and makes them super fluffy -- and it is budget friendly! Thank you for all these great recipes!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Yes, water definitely makes eggs fluffier. Milk makes them creamier. That is a great way to make quiche too! Thank you so very much for watching🙌🏼

[@patpowles2129]

These look delicious. I love your salt and pepper shakers.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Well thank you so very much! I have them linked in my description box if you’re interested. My other one broke and I decided to get something fun! Thanks so much again and I hope you have a great rest of your week💜💜

[@shannonpichotta4834]

Everything looked delicious and so easy especially the Pot Pie. I loved seeing Macie sleeping like an angel and Brinley smiling and shopping with Mom. Thank you Julia for another great video and look forward to the next one.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Shannon! Thank you so much for your kind words and support😉💜

[@RichMurrayGranite]

I love how you don’t mess around with the seasoning. Heavy seasoning is the way to go! That stuff all looks awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for the positive feedback! I appreciate that🙌🏼

[@ganstagranny312]

The meals all look great. veggie pot pie looks yummy. I have a canned chicken , I would drain & add to it!.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Absolutely! That would be a great idea, Elaine💜

[@GoldenSparrow31]

Looks great! So excited to try these. I had an extended family dinner (grandparents etc.) I used one of your one pot dinners and doubled it. Everyone loved it! Your meals are seriously great.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is awesome! I’m so happy to hear that your grandparents enjoyed this meal too. That is a win-win! Thank you so much for sharing that and have a great rest your week🙌🏼💜

[@sherrymckibbon5265]

Can't wait to try. You always have something new, quick and easy. Your a blessing sugar.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Sherry😉💜 that is so very kind!

[@lucyjosie]

Your snoozing baby is cracking me up! Always good to get your littles used to sleeping in any situation! I think I’ll try the quiche this week!

[@JuliaPacheco]

She is so funny! So very laid-back. Thank you so very much for watching and I hope you enjoy these recipes💜💜

[@shaunapapa8564]

These are so helpful. I had never thought about using lentils that way. I am definitely going to try it. I am always ready to try any new taco recipe. Thanks so much for your amazing recipes. You help me so much!!❤️

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

If you'd like to ease into the lentils with your recipes, you could split out the ground turkey and lentils in the sloppy joes and your tacos using 1/2 your lentils/ 1/2 your ground turkey for each.

[@shaunapapa8564]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 that's a great idea Yvonne!! Thanks so much. I have only had lentils in a soup. I liked it, but what a great idea just in case. The hubby would probably prefer it too. Thanks again!❤️

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@shaunapapa8564 It's like chili. Now my family will eat a bean chili, but they rally enjoy meat and bean chili even if it has extra beans and less meat.

[@shaunapapa8564]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 such a great example. I really appreciate the suggestion because knowing my husband, if I had presented the tacos or sandwiches without at least a little meat, he probably would not have been a fan. Even when I make a veggie meal I typically have to add a piece of meat to his plate to keep him happy. He was raised a meat and potatoes boy and old habits die hard.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome, Shauna! Thanks so much for your positive feedback and I sure hope you enjoy these tacos. I could eat tacos any day of the week! Thanks so much for watching💜💜

[@livinwright2788]

I just placed a grocery order from Wal-Mart. What used to cost me $150 cost me well over $200. 🥺 Thanks for adding budget meals to your page 💓

[@JuliaPacheco]

Outrageous for sure! I know exactly what you mean right now. Thank you so much for your comment and I sure hope some of these recipes help you with your budget. Thanks so very much for watching and have a great rest of your week🙌🏼💜

[@audreyrobles1505]

I appreciate your lovely recipes, but I do also appreciate your motivational signs. They make me feel happy when I see them. Thank you Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh! That makes me so happy to hear that, Audrey😉💜

[@martiseelye6443]

Oooooh, lentil sloppy Joe's! That sounds so good! All the dishes looked really yummy. Thanks, Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! I sure hope you enjoy them and thank you so very much for watching🙌🏼

[@TheVirggirl]

Yummmmmmmm! This is perfect. Jotted down all the deets for meal planning this week. ❤️you Julia. You’re so sweet and spunky

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome, Virginia! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes this week and thanks for your positive comment💜💜

[@kathymackenzie6763]

I have been looking for a new idea for breakfast for my husband . Love the quiche idea . Going to also make the macaroni dish in the sly for a busy night meal he will never know how easy it was . Great ideas as always. Love & prayers ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! I hope you both enjoy that macaroni dish, Kathy! And yes! That quiche is awesome and would be great for breakfast. Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your positive feedback🙌🏼💜

[@pennybrooks9038]

The baby is getting big. Blessings to you and your family ❤️

[@kathyknier5762]

I have been watching your videos for a while now and I am so impressed with how you just combine different foods to make such good meals. I am not that clever and appreciated your help. I also love your cute little assistant. Thank you!!

[@aimee2234]

Thanks, Julia! Macie was a big help... Everything looks delicious and at $5 each meal a great bargain. Have a blessed day! xoxo

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! She sure was, Aimee😉🙌🏼

[@marysusa6985]

OMG, just love those cute salt and pepper shakers. Going to clean out my freezer and use what i have to make veggie quiche! Love your recipes and your channel!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well that is just awesome, Mary! Sure hope you find some great things in your freezer to add to this quiche. And thanks so much for your positive feedback about the salt and pepper shaker. I thought they were super fun. They’re linked in my description box if you’re interested! Have a great rest of your week🙌🏼💜

[@stuartpierce121]

How helpful you are Julia! Thanks so much Jennifer 🤗🌼🌸

[@allie4388]

When I make something new that they like, my kids say, "Mama, is this a Julia recipe?" 🥰

[@illflyaway38]

How adorable!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ohhhhh!!! That is the sweetest thing ever. Thank you so very much for your kind comment and I’m so happy to hear that they enjoy my recipes. Thanks for your positive support and have a great rest of your week💜💜

[@angiehayes775]

Oh my goodness those salt and pepper shakers are epic!! I so want to try out this pot pie recipe! That looks so like a fall-like warmth dinner!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Angie! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and I love those salt and pepper shakers too. They’re linked in my description box if you’re interested! Ha ha. I just thought they were so fun. Thanks so much for watching😉🙌🏼

[@patriciaschneider6058]

Fantastic video ❣ We need all the help we can get for budget friendly meals (and yummy 😋) these days. Thank you! BTW... you have a adorable family 🤗 💝 I hope you have a wonderful week.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Patricia! You’re so kind and I sure hope you can use these recipes and that they help you and your family out. Thank you so much again for watching and have a great week💜💜

[@Katz1950]

I make quiches a lot using leftover veggies of all kinds and any meats too. Top with sour cream, fresh tomato, avocado, salsa…whatever I have. 🦋

[@JuliaPacheco]

Yum! Thanks so much for sharing that and I sure do appreciate you watching😉🙌🏼

[@houseofhappiness4987]

I love these ideas! I can't wait to try a few this week. With returning to work and the kid's returning to school it will make supper easy this week.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s just awesome! I sure hope they can help. Thanks so much for watching and have a great week💜

[@florence775]

You might want to start getting some things at a Dollar General or Dollar Tree. We have those here in So. Arkansas. I save some money that way now.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so right, Florence. That is another great place to find good discounted items. Thank you so much for sharing that and I appreciate you watching all the way from southern Arkansas😉🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@scottwhite1706]

Great meals Julie! The lentil sandwiches looked good and I've never thought to add refried beans in with my meat. Sure makes the filling stretch a lot farther! Love your videos! Mary Kay

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Mary Kay🙌🏼💜

[@stellamata2481]

Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes. Your baby is so adorable

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks so very much, Stella😉💜💜

[@susanprather5962]

Everything looks good. Especially the tacos. 👍🌮

[@lindabarrett5631]

I love the simplicity of your recipes and the easy way you show how they are cooked. I can actually follow your instructions. Thank you!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for that wonderful feedback, Linda. I sure do like to hear the comments like these. They definitely help me with my channel! Thank you so much and I hope you have a great rest of your week😉💜

[@michelleduff6085]

I purchased the meat masher and I LOVE it! I’m getting older and browning meats has been aggravating my arthritis. The meat masher saved me!!! Thank you for the link

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so very happy to hear that, Michelle! I’m sure happy to hear that this helps with your arthritis too. It definitely makes things easier. Thanks so very much for your loyal support and positive feedback💜💜

[@monicabermea7652]

I look forward early Sunday mornings! 💗💗💗

[@tammifields4142]

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[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh! Thank you so very much, Monica. I really appreciate that. Thanks so much for sharing that with me💜💜

[@monicabermea7652]

@@JuliaPacheco 💜 I'm very sure I'm not the only one!

[@cathunter3042]

The sausage tomato pasta looks interesting with the cheese mix. I'm going to try it tomorrow because I have all ingredients on hand. Thank you!

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! I sure hope you enjoy it😉🙌🏼

[@lylawaters6345]

Ms. Pacheco, please consider using a spatula or scraper on your cans. There was I guess 1 more tacos worth of refreids in that can. Just something my Dad taught me (I am in my late 40's and lived through the last major recession in the early 80's). Your recipes are very welcome at this time and are a reminder of the days when everyone ate leftovers and used everything they had access to. Thanks.

[@emmuhhhh]

Thank you or this! I never learned how to cook and feel overwhelmed when I go to grocery stores, this is soooo helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Emma! I sure do appreciate the positive feedback and I’m so happy to hear that this video helped. Thanks so much for watching!😉💜💜

[@tishyj53]

I appreciate all you do!! I'm going to try adding lentils to my sloppy Joes to stretch out my hamburger. Really hoping my picky eater likes it. Can't wait to try the quiche recipe too.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I need to make these stat! Thanks Julia 😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! Sure hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼

[@99Dragonheartz99]

Thank you so much Julia! You are always trying to help everyone. You are a treasure!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Debbie💜💜

[@saratoner1521]

Inflation is crazy these days. Specially when you have 2 teenagers that are very picky eaters and eat different things. Thank you for great recipes. I have my girls pick meals from your videos each week.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure hope your girls enjoy these recipes!! And I hope these recipes help you with budgeting. Thank you so very much for watching and I appreciate you💜

[@dawnb5617]

Hiii Julia!! Those adorable sisters got a little camera time today. ❤️❤️. You really went for it in this vid! All amazing meals!!! I love the lentil bean sloppy joe idea. I’ve never threw my tacos in the oven and baked them! They need to add more days in the week so I can try everything! 😂

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Well thank you so very much, Dawn. I sure do appreciate your positive comment and thank you again so very much💜💜

[@heidigartman6089]

These recipe's are great! Have you or do you ever stalk up on budget friendly item's for your pantry? I'd love to see a shop with me on how to stalk your pantry on budget friendly item's. Here in Montana we are heading into fall and I'm thinking of stalking up for winter 🤔 😏

[@OrlaQuirk]

I recommend chatting with the employees, especially supervisors, at your local grocery stores. Ask them when they have big sales, and if they have any sales on particular things at particular times. I don't know if it's because we live in an area (Michigan) that has a lot of produce grown and canned here, but a couple of our local small grocery chains have big canned good sales every autumn. So every autumn I pick up literally cases of the items that are on sale that we use. So when I'm making something, if I need vegetables, I can always go down to the basement for a can of green beans, corn, or tomatoes. When I make a big pot pie, I almost always add a can or two of bargain veg. Adding two cans of vegetables adds another serving to the big pot pie or stew.

[@heidigartman6089]

@@OrlaQuirk we use to have case sales here before COVID-19 hit, haven't had any since then. I already have a pantry going, I buy the markdown meat at all of my local grocery stores and I always shop the ads, plus I use apps like Ibotta, and Fetch rewards to earn money back. I think it would be nice to see a stock up video since we are all living with the increased economy, but maybe thats just me.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Absolutely a great idea, Heidi. This is the time to stock up on those kinds of foods that you need. Thank you so much for your suggestion and I sure do appreciate you watching and being one of my loyal subscribers from Montana😉💜💜

[@analukic5782]

I like how you modified some of your recipes and we can use beans, Lentils, or different meats love your recipes!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Ana💜

[@brittany3690]

Thanks for helping all of us serve affordable delicious dinners ❤️ I share your channel all the time with people to help them with affordable meals. You’re the best!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for that, Brittany! That means so much to me. Every little bit helps here! Thanks so much for watching and for your support😉💜💜

[@angelaschultzschultz8246]

OMG Julia 😲 😋 Everything looks DELISH 😍 😋 😋 Definitely WINNER DINNER 'S OR BRUNCH, 😋 LOVE YOU ❤ AND YOUR CHANNEL 🙌 THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😋 TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 👪 🙌 🙏

[@JuliaPacheco]

Wow! Thank you so very much, Angela! I sure do appreciate your kind words and positive feedback💜🙌🏼that means a lot to me! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@sherryliberto6749]

Love these recipes. Thanks for sharing. Have a super fantastic day Sherry 💗

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I hope you have a super fantastic day as well. I sure do appreciate that, Sherry💜

[@freshstartgreencleaning]

This is my new favourite channel! Thank you for all the great ideas. This is like the 4th video I've watched in a row. All looks so good!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Emilie💜💜 that is so very kind! What an awesome compliment. Thank you so very much for making me your favorite! I sure do appreciate your positive support and welcome to my KZbin family!!

[@audreymaqks]

Thanks so much. Loved them all and will definitely be saving these. Your the best. Appreciate getting a glimpse of your adorable little girls.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Audrey. I sure hope you enjoy the recipes and thanks so much for your kind words about my girls😉💜💜

[@randijohnson3806]

Lentils could be used for the tacos too!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing that, Randi! And thank you so much for watching

[@rosew.1728]

I just recently discovered and subscribed to your channel and its quickly becoming my favorite. Thank you for sharing with us. All of these recipes look yummy and I already have the majority of the ingredients on hand. I’m excited to try them. God’s blessings to you and your family.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for subscribing, Rose! I sure do appreciate that. I am so happy to hear that you enjoy my videos. I hope some of these recipes are useful to you as well! Welcome to my KZbin family😉💜💜

[@lisad8388]

What a great idea for lentils!

[@trumpgirl9291]

Keep these videos coming!🙏🏻. You are a wonderful person❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much! I sure appreciate that and I always appreciate your positive words😉💜💜

[@kathyahaines4749]

Thank you Julia for these budget friendly meals. Food prices are thru the roof here in NJ !! These recipe’s look so good the Mac and cheese pasta dish is genius. I always have a box on hand the tacos 🌮 I will definitely be trying. So nice to see the girls !! Oxox can’t wait to try these 💕💜💜💜💜 have a great week

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Kathy! I hope you enjoy this recipe and I’m so sorry to hear that prices are so high there in New Jersey too. It definitely is affecting us all right now. Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate your positive words💜🙌🏼

[@annapower9799]

Love these budget friendly ideas Julia. You’re a master!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Anna! I hope you enjoy the recipes and that they help you with your budget😉🙌🏼

[@LaRizzle516]

THANK YOU for these videos! These higher grocery prices are quite painful these days. Every video you’ve ever made, I’m a huge fan and appreciate you and your hard work so very much! I love your floral sprays you have around your little signs on the counter too! Cutest little touches 😍❤️💐

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Laura! I sure do appreciate your kind words and positive support here for my videos. That really does mean the world to me! Thank you so very much again for watching and thanks so much for being a loyal subscriber💜💜

[@peggyjohnson9837]

I just love these budget meals,they look so delicious ! I'm in Utah also😊 Your sweet little daughters are just adorable!!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Peggy! Maybe I will meet you someday. Thanks so much for your kind comment about my girls! Have a wonderful weekend💜💜

[@anitas5817]

Everything looks delicious Julia!! I would definitely soften those onion and green peppers in a skillet first - they won’t cook through in the quiche. Unless you like them a bit crunchy.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is great feedback! Thank you so much for sharing that and have a great rest of your week, Anita😉🙌🏼

[@renitawimberly740]

Julia your are absolutely amazing these recipes as usual are wonderful.loved all of them definitely going to try these .The lentils looked good im going to make that for sure.thank you so much for sharing.

[@JuliaPacheco]

And thank you so very much for your positive comment, Renita! I sure hope you enjoy the lentil recipe and I sure do appreciate your kind words💜

[@rosej9686]

This video was so inspirational for all of us who are watching our pennies these days (and who isn't?) Great job, Julia! Blessings! ❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Rose💜💜

[@beth7675]

THANK YOU for including the shopping list! Most helpful

[@JuliaPacheco]

And thank you so very much for your positive comment, Beth🙌🏼💜

[@rosedolch8637]

Your Walmart groceries are about 15 cents cheaper than ours here in the Buffalo area..The tacos mixed with beans sounds good to me.. Some folks dont seem to care about this inflation but I know my family sure is feeling it and I want to say THANK YOU for trying to help us out!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Rose for your positive comment. I really do appreciate that! I’m happy to hear that these recipes help and I sure do hope you have a great weekend!🙌🏼💜

[@debbiericker8223]

These are inspiring recipes. Great Value eggs at the Walmarts in my area (NE Florida) are $3.35 a dozen now. Ugh! I remember paying $.99 a couple of years ago and being annoyed when they went up to $1.29. Oh, the good old days.

[@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo]

In N.C. the 60 CT egg from WM are 15.62 they was just legit $8 like wth.... idk why they went down on gas just to raise everything else. Our diesel fuel here is 4.99 and reg gas 3.64 (lower than has been In a long time tho)!

[@jujube2407]

@@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo I'm in upstate ny...gas is still over 4.00 here and that y0 count is about 23.00 at my walmart :( yuck

[@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo]

@@jujube2407 ain't that nuts? Omg and it's only going to go up! Biden better do some thinking fast bc we're all in a jam and it's NOT fair. I have 5 kids (a fam of 7) it's friggin hard!

[@jujube2407]

@@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo I try to keep politics out of my posts...to decisive regardless of whatever side any one is on! Lol but I totally understand your sentiment ❤️

[@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo]

@@jujube2407 this true, but I do believe to each their own ur entitled to ur beliefs & what/who u stand for- but he has to help us Americans out bc it hurt each & every one of us. I'm NOT Ballin, and alot of us aren't either- poor Ole ppl on disability didn't get their increase (I believe they really deserve it)!

[@anon877]

Rice and beans is all you need. Cheap, easy too cook, and delicious

[@dmmrad54]

Great recipes. People need this today. Groceries are so high. Love your videos.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Darlene😉💜

[@GreatLakesGirl247]

What would I do without you Julia? I just made your chicken flauta/taquito recipe. It was a hit

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well that is just awesome, Amy! Thank you so very much for sharing that with me and I’m so happy to hear that. Have a great rest of your week and thanks so much for watching🙌🏼💜

[@annem.3793]

Julia, thank you for the amazing budget friendly ideas and can not wait to try them. Looks very simple and easy to make! ❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Anne💜

[@cheriblossom3777]

Wonderful budget recipes!!! I’m gonna try them all. Thank you so so much 🌷🌷🌷

[@tammifields4142]

Thank you Julia for sharing these Inexpensive DELICIOUS meal ideas!😋😋 I ALWAYS enjoy your videos and the girls are Simply Adorable!💕😍💕

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Tammi! You are always so kind and positive. I really do appreciate that and appreciate your loyal support🙌🏼💜💜💜

[@tammifields4142]

@@JuliaPacheco it's my pleasure Sweetheart!!😊💖🤗

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

I love your channel so much! Very fun and great recipes. 🤗 For me, on the mushrooms: I would spend the extra 11¢ and get the sliced because the non-sliced takes a lot more time and water to rinse and remove the stems. That's just me, tho... LOL

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Absolutely! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback about my channel, Kathryn. And thank you so very much for watching

[@melissamarini1491]

First the grab n' go dinners, now these: such wonderful ideas! As always, thank you for sharing!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback, Melissa!😉🙌🏼

[@Thelilmissbz]

Thank you im living for these! You’re such a blessing Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure hope you enjoy them, Brittany! And I appreciate your positive comment😉🙌🏼

[@Rhynae18]

Great video Julia! Loved the pot pie recipe! Could you maybe do a budget friendly low-calorie dinner video sometime? I know I would love to see it! :) Question for anyone watching: do lentils have a crunchy texture? I'm trying to get my husband to eat a little healthier and was wondering if I could add some of this to ground beef without him noticing! Lol

[@jujube2407]

No they don't crunch...but the "green lentils" will hold there shape and work well for ground beef sub... I make my girls "sloppy lennys" instead of sloppy Joe's during lent. Only one of my 3 kids has actually questioned if it was meat over the years! I reply with does it tasteike meat? Is it good? Does it matter? Lol ( so it's not quite a lie) and they like them

[@michellehasty1038]

I would have to sneak in the lentils on my husband too. He's so picky. They aren't crunchy at all. When cooked, they will be tender. Similar to cooked beans except lentils are much smaller. I hope you are able to hide them in your recipe!

[@jujube2407]

@@michellehasty1038 the green lentil( cost a little more) but mash a few of them and they all stick together and looks alot more ground beef like in color too! I cheat and just use a can of store brand manwich sauce most of the time...it's very strong flavor over powers anything else! Lol

[@Rhynae18]

@@michellehasty1038 my husband is also extremely picky, and a big "meat" guy. I think I'm going to try and add a little at a time and see what happens! Lol thanks!

[@Rhynae18]

@@jujube2407 that's such a great idea adding them to manwich!

[@roryanderson6409]

While making the sausage pasta, head of baby flavoring is optional. Julia forgot to mention this. Mine are aged 20 years and dont enjoy being poked with a fork.

[@a.c.9993]

Weirdo

[@dee_mcgee11]

Yes I was judging that sausage and tomato pasta and I say it's a 10 out of 10!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Well thank you so very much for that high rating. I really do appreciate it! Thank you so much for watching💜

[@janedavis8690]

OH YUM !!!! Julia , you are so right, prices are getting rediculous for food. These recipes will sure come in handy. Thank you so much. Hug those precious babies of yours for me. God Bless ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, thank you so very much, Jane! I sure will. They’re definitely had a fun age right now! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and thanks so very much for watching💜💜

[@ZepFloydstonesfan]

I'm inspired! Thank you, Julia! 😋

[@juliecrawford8857]

Everything looks so good 👍 and I love your salt and pepper shakers