A Second Dinner Fail | Eating for $5 a Day | Day 6 | What I Ate Today

[@ellis7796]

I really enjoy the realness you show on this channel. You don't edit out the "fails" or try to add a rose-tinted filter to it. As someone who grew up food insecure, it sometimes bothers me when rich influencers show off how "easy" and "simple" it is to cook on a tight budget. But your channel isnt like that. You keep it real, and that shows so much respect to those of us who live like this daily. Thank you, genuinely

[@jennthibault4883]

❤ Never could have said it better.

[@BethBlack-q7p]

Please shut up Cook

[@rebeccakaulbach9322]

Your honesty is so refreshing. I can't always feed my family. But you have helped me make my kids think they eat like kings. You have wiped tears out of my eyes without even knowing it. Thank you for your heart and soul.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Rebecca, what an incredibly kind and heartfelt comment

[@paulgeary6511]

#SAME FOR ME; I GREW UP NOTHING BUT POOR & CAME FROM MONEY. MY GRANDFATHER LEFT MY MOM & ALL HIS KIDS OUT OF HIS WILL*; I CANT EXPRESS HOW POOR WE WERE & HADTO WALK ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE TOWN FOR CHURCH LUNCH & SUPPERS*; & I BROKE MY FEMUR IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT SO I WAS STUCK IN A WHEEL CHAIRS FOR YEAR+ TO COME & LEARN HOW TO WALK ALL OVER AGAIN 😢😢😢😢😢 #I JUST WAS SO SOULFULLY HURT & ILTHE TRAUMA FOLLOWED ME FOR YEARS... EVEN IN MY 30'S*. TO ME; SHE SEEMS LIKE AN ANGEL TO ME*; & I JUST* FOUND HER! #&IVE BEEN IN ALOT OF HELL THESE PASSED 10 YEARS; & AM SOOO THANKFUL I FOUND HER*. 😢🌹💜😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@jaimestoneberger415]

Can I just say- the fact that you are using leftovers and reducing waste... thanks. That's where I struggle. I appreciate the creativity (and struggle). Your content is real, honest and open. Keep it coming, I'm loving it ❤❤ As far as a lunch or breakfast: you could poach an egg over a toast that's topped with some of the chopped deli meat. Just an idea 😊

[@sonyafox3271]

Sometimes people don’t have time to cook a poached egg, not everyone has a egg poacher and, has to do it the old fashioned way and, it does require a bit of time to bring the water up to a boil and then, to be able to do it the right way.

[@jaimestoneberger415]

@@sonyafox3271 true...but you can poach ahead and reheat in water. Just a suggestion!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@sonyafox3271 I have a nice egg poacher pan but stopped using it because it’s simply doesn’t make eggs as great as poaching at the old fashion way in water. I also learned recently that using an egg poacher pan doesn’t really make poached eggs - it makes coddled eggs. There’s a difference! Also, boiling water and waiting 3 minutes for the egg to poach with the heat turned off really isn’t time consuming lol. It’s cleaning the dishes that annoys me.

[@TBIJourney]

Ok lets look at this for just one moment. You said the pasta dinner was a failure. Ok so it wasnt a banger dinner. However to a college student or a struggling mother this dinner could mean the world to them! You said it in the last video that the food will become more creative and more interesting. Im here for it. Your still helping and I'm sure I can speak for the vast majority of us when I say: its what we are here for! Keep it up! 👍😁

[@j4d7s8]

Cooking is all about trial and error. You still learn from it! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@pvkat1982]

Just wanted to say thank you for all the time and effort you put into this channel. I recently moved out on my own and have struggled with my grocery budget and meal planning. However, this last month has gone by a little easier because I've been following a lot of your recipes. Oftentimes I end up having to shop elsewhere due to my DT not carrying a lot of the same grocery items but I'm thankfully still able to stay in my budget. I look forward to seeing what's to come from you.

[@lambulance]

I want to echo this comment and say thank you for the time and work you put into the videos!!

[@SusanP674]

Hey, they can't all be peanut butter oatmeal bars! I appreciate that you're very real about the meals that you make 😃

[@georgianarundgren2385]

It's not as budget friendly and not at Dollar Tree, but I love Petite Frozen Peas. The bag goes a long way over many meals and you don't have to worry about them going bad in the fridge since you can grab small amounts when they are frozen. Sweet and tender and bright green. This is more for you since I don't think they have them at the dollar stores. 🙂

[@sarahsimons3035]

You seem discouraged, don't be! You produce so much content and you are so creative and innovative. Even when you cook "normal", there will be fails!

[@rachelhero3413]

So really those instances you call “fails” are learning and teaching experiences. It’s not a fail at all. I really appreciate you doing these videos to give us ideas to work with. One of the hardest things I do as an adult feeding a family of 3,on a tight budget, is coming up with ideas. You help me every time you post. From new ideas to jogging old memories.. they all help!

[@chelleliz9348]

I love that you include the meals that don't turn out so great lol It's happened to all of us! Keep your head up! You're knowledgeable, creative, and have a good heart ☺️

[@jalahill3518]

Sometimes you win at a recipe & sometimes you don’t! I’ve done it 100’s of times! Still LOVE your food ideas! Keep up the amazing work 😊

[@kristinebautz1859]

One time I made a recipe where it was chicken, pasta, bacon and some other ingredients and the recipe called for a whole bottle of Cesar dressing. I did so and oh my goodness, while it wasnt bad, I wished I taste tested before I put the whole bottle of dressing in. That's how I learned to taste test as we go in cooking. We live, we learn. I love your videos. They are so relaxing. They are like comfort food lol

[@Galllaxy96]

Definitely dont beat yourself up over the pasta salad!! We all been there and ive even gone to bed hungry because i made something i didnt like & didn't want to eat, but you managed to avoid that and i consider that a success

[@cheryljohnson7838]

Appreciate your honesty. You have so few fails. Don't be too hard on yourself.

[@kaylak9217]

Girl I thought you were going to start crying, then I almost did because you seemed really sad about the dinner 😂😂

[@tcctocrazytccarson7309]

I just found you about a week or so ago. I love how you brake down the items you purchase and use in different ways, such as the soup and the mac & cheese. Your providing a real service to cooking for one and thinking outside the box. I have felt your pain of a fail. If it had only been an issue of the sauce on you pasta salad, I have been known to put half or all the salad (or whatever I'm working with) in a strainer and rinsing the sauce off and trying again. Hindsight is always 20/20, but you could have maybe rinsed it off and mixed some of your broccoli soup with some water in and cooked it in a pan or baked it until the noodles finished cooking. Plus, you were tired. Keep up the excellent work, you are valued and exceptional! Oh, and I just subscribed

[@DuchessOfQuilt]

An excellent idea!

[@daniellejameson1401]

I love the realness you kept in this video. You're a true person. 😊 I've really been enjoying your channel, and especially these types of series. P.s.: I'm a certified baker for my local Panera Bread 🤭😉

[@lisamiller1596]

I made the chicken pot pie, it was delicious!! Hubby had 3 servings. Thank you for your great ideas!! Anything we can save from our food budget helps us pay down our debt❤

[@matachresis]

This is kind of heartbreaking at the end. It’s ok! You’re a great cook and very creative; we know the feeling, sometimes the dish just isn’t quite there. Mail me the pasta salad, I’ll finish it. 👍🏻❤️

[@hoosiergirl1]

I'm with you when it comes to peas. I have NEVER liked canned peas. I find the taste and texture repulsive. Frozen are entirely different. They are so much better! - Love all your ideas, even the "fails". I like that you keep it real cause it happens to all of us. Thanks for all your effort!

[@sonyafox3271]

Exactly we were just talking about this very thing yesterday with a few of my neighbors! Canned peas are so off putting and, pungent, it’s that canned liquid, they sit in or something! I eat peas in very few dishes and, I strongly agree that frozen peas are the best!

[@PocatelloPerson]

I don't like any peas, so I try to just steer clear of them.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Well done. Not a failure just lessons learned. I enjoy all of your content.

[@Avacadoloco]

I do love seeing the success dishes a lot but seeing the not so good outcomes are great too. Seeing what doesnt work and seeing what to try and avoid ect. is good info. i was surprised at how big those peas were, i usually see peas looking smaller, i wonder if the size is whats making them a bit less palletable. Great video!!

[@casrulz1610]

Every failure is still a success, just with a different name (a learning curve!) We all learn through mistakes and failures, and we never know without trying. As someone who is 20/10 times afraid of trying, thank you for still trying and for posting these videos

[@ronagreenfield9545]

In my opinion, canned peas make just about anything unpalatable. No regrets! As the saying goes, "We learn more from our failures than our successes". 🤗

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Definitely skipping the canned peas in the future haha

[@englishatheart]

I don't know what you all are on about. I love canned peas in stuff like macaroni and cheese. I much prefer canned to frozen since frozen peas have a tougher texture that I'm not fond of. Heck, I'll sit and eat spoonfuls of canned peas. 🤷

[@LulaMae21]

​@@englishatheartIt's okay if someone doesn't like canned peas lol. I do, but I can see how someone wouldn't. My favorite peas are fresh from the garden. Yum!

[@wendybird5104]

Keep your head high, you are going great, we like watching you,be you. Nobody is perfect, but we can learn by our mistakes. Thank you for taking the time to share all of your thoughts,reasoning, and recipes 😊

[@nancyrahif8442]

My heart goes out to people on a budget in the US. I live in England but my brother and father both live in the US. The last time I visited them was before Covid hit and I remember how food had always been the cheapest thing whenever I was there but the prices they’re telling me now make me sick to my stomach because it wasn’t like that before and watching these videos especially make me realise the level of suffering that some individuals and families are facing there. £35 here in England (I’m defo not in London) have the same value as $35. I know the conversion rate is different but the value is the same but very honestly I’d buy a lot more here for £35 if I’m shopping just for one week. We’re also having a cost of living crisis here but I have to admit it’s nowhere near what’s going on in the States. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes ❤.

[@lilithlove7]

I’m glad you also show us what doesn’t work so we learn as well

[@bonniepalmatier4664]

I would choose frozen peas every time. I'm glad you try different combinations of the food you purchased for $35. It isn't easy especially the last 2 days and deciding how to use what's left. You are really doing a good job and you know we will probably choose to do our own versions anyway. I like a simple pasta salad with mayo, in egg, and peas. A little green onion to top it. Thank you!

[@stacel1972]

You are not a failure. We all make a meal that is not a win. You are using limited ingredients and trying to change things up for us. Thank you for this content.

[@wendoxia]

There’s a world of difference between frozen peas and canned peas that I was a Pea hater till I discovered frozen peas, made a pea salad, and now I am a convert to the frozen Pea.. I know it’s not a dollar tree thing but it’s a world of difference.. I’m with you, canned Peas are disgusting!

[@sonyafox3271]

Yep, I had this conversation with a few of my neighbors yesterday, I told them the exact same thing! My mom used to take can peas growing up and, she would cream them, still you can’t cover up that can pea oder! 🤮😂

[@roaringturtle8181]

Hey you won't know if you don't try! Your track record of deliciousness is pretty amazing. I look forward to your videos. Thanks for letting us learn along with you. ✌🏼💜🍲

[@angelflorczyk9428]

Canned peas to me are yuck. Try frozen peas so much better. Thank u for these videos!! Love creative ideas!

[@ronagreenfield9545]

Totally agree re: canned versus frozen peas! 😅

[@zoieangel1234]

I was going to say this too. As a kid I hated peas..they were always canned. Try frozen, I LOVE peas now, especially in Mac and cheese or macaroni salad.😁love your videos. Side note, my ex is a comic book artist so I’ve been to a few cons as well.

[@jrubybowman]

Hi Rebecca! Welcome back. Failures are a part of life - it's how we learn! Love your videos.

[@janetreyes2777]

Thank you for your honesty and being real!! We learn from our mistakes and realize that things don’t always turn out and ITS OK because that’s life😂😂

[@dennisfrench8225]

Hey girl you ain’t scared to try things and that is what keeps me comming back I do a lot of you meals so please don’t stop you help a lot of people love it!!!!!

[@EFergDindrane]

I'm really loving this series, and it got me to subscribe. Sometimes, we need warnings about what we should watch out for, but also the intense creativity you show is inspiring. We CAN do this, even if we're broke. We CAN feed and satisfy the people we love! Don't make perfect the enemy of good.

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

I accidentally just commented to myself 😂try using those peas up with carrots diced up in a meatloaf, gently fold them in the meat before baking dish…there are no failures just things we don’t care for or like, as long as you’re cooking, it’s the fun of new ideas, whether they turn out or not, you took a chance. I think the Mac & cheese Mac salad might work better if you make the Mac & cheese the usual way, let it chill in fridge or freezer for about 15 mins then fold in ham, broccoli, eggs and try half mayo/mustard with just a tint dab of sour cream not full sour cream and chill it again in fridge for about 5-7 mins. That’s how I have done it and it’s ok, it hits the spot for a cold salad

[@hawnair6624]

Thank you for the TRIES, lol! You are so delightful to watch and listen to! Giving me many ideas…and I’ll probably have fails too, lol!

[@momof2momof2]

Turn your macaroni salad into a hot casserole with cheese if you have it, and some kind of topping , maybe crushed chips or crushed crackers mixed with butter or oil or other kind of oil bacon grease etc. The macaroni would cook further, especially if you can add some kind of broth, soup or gravy. I can't stand canned peas, but I love fresh or frozen petite peas. You do such a wonderful job on everything. You are a great service to the You Tube community. Thanks for sharing 🥰🪷🌺🌸🌼💗✝💖🇺🇲

[@didikartopili]

Thanks for being real about trying something new and it not working out. We've all been there and its especially hard to not stress about it when the budget is tight.

[@melindastookey3831]

Few tips I've learned: To sharpen my big knives run the blade over the bottom of a coffee mug doing so at an angle For cutting boards that move: damp cloth under board keeps it from moving Love your videos

[@janmclain6301]

Thank you so much for all of your effort to create affordable meals for everyone!

[@kaelynnmartin6521]

You’re willing to try. Taste is subjective. I HATE peas so I’m with you! Keep going!!

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I'm sorry you are having a rough time with recipes. We live and learn. I'm proud of you because you are trying. Keep up the good work. I love watching your videos. You deserve to go out and enjoy a great dinner that's made for you after all this hard work this week 🙂

[@kehlarr5525]

When I was a kid, I HATED peas but I was only ever served canned peas. As an adult, I discovered frozen peas and loved them. You can cook them as firm or soft as you like. Now I will eat both canned or frozen.

[@janita7014]

I feel the same sometimes. I love to cook, but have a difficult time getting into the zone at times. I love that you are adventurous and honest about what you try.

[@janicevue1450]

You are far from a failure! This experience is a learning curve of what will work and what will not. Maybe its a challenge to do another vrocery budget week but with changing up the items. You rock and Inlove your videos.

[@lovetolaugh1956]

Part of cooking is sometimes trying something & it doesn’t taste good. The only way you know if you will like it is to make it. You didn’t fail, you gave it a go & didn’t like it. No harm no foul. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Keep trying new things.

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I have really enjoyed the way that you put these videos together. I know it’s a ton of extra work for you but selfishly having a new video to look forward to every day has been fun. I bought some of those dried potatoes at Costco and to be honest I was completely clueless on what I could make with them. Since I live alone that small hash brown casserole you made is definitely going on the need to make this list. ❤

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

Love watching how you mix and match ingredients. It is teaching me to be creative with food I have.

[@treatsntrinkets]

If you have peas left, maybe try roasting them in the air fryer or oven so they get crunchy and use them for texture in other dishes. I hate the texture of canned peas, but I don't mind firm or crunchy

[@somethingoldsomethingnew2199]

I have never liked peas either and like you, I have tried several times. I do like pea pods though, which I find strange. Please don't worry, all of us have made meals before that just don't work and that's ok. You are showing us real life and these types of things is how we learn. Please always be yourself, it's what we love about you!

[@darlenebenoit2073]

ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS. YOU INSPIRE ME TO BE MORE CREATIVE WITH THE ITEMS I HAVE ON HAND.

[@pattiehartmann1754]

Peas have never been my fav either except when a friend grew them ..a totally different, good taste. Thanks for doing these videos, I appreciate you!

[@jerrieanderson2245]

You put so much love and effort in creating these meals, thank you! Do I ever make a meal that I just don’t want to eat, yes. Some days nothing hits the taste buds and it’s all just yuck. But you make do many winning meals that it’s okay if something just doesn’t do it for you, but someone else may take the idea and run with it because you gave it a try. 🤗

[@robetpeery9084]

Sorry you feel that you failed to me it was a beautiful video . We all have ups and downs that what makes us real and i love that beautiful realistic concept of your channel truly it's real life no cut outs or filters it's always good to see and beautiful. Thanks for that Rebecca great job

[@makingd.o.123]

I like that you are not afraid to show your failures

[@heatherjohnson3063]

Made the broccoli soup and paired with salad for me & daughter tonight. Not a drop left! Yummy.

[@debbiewilson2247]

I love your videos & enjoy watching you make different things!! You seem to be laid back & relaxed & that makes you very pleasant!! Hope this week will be a nice one for you!! Can't wait for the next video!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

thank you Debbie! I'm glad you like them! :)

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

It seems like they changed the type of peas that are sold in the USA about twenty years ago. The fresh sweet peas that would always taste like English peas used for canning and freezing all taste like Le Suer brand of peas cooked or uncooked. You are not alone when it comes to disliking the current options of peas marketed in the USA.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I also use leftovers and I repurpose into something different as you often do. I love your videos I just recently discovered you a couple weeks ago. You are really amazing and give me great ideas.

[@ikeikerson7329]

I always enjoy your content. Try to not get down on yourself if your dish doesn't go as planned perhaps make it again with changes and it will be better I would watch that video. Keep at it you can do it I believe in you and thank you for this type of content you never know when someone is going to need it.

[@Tamara_D]

Maybe the same ingredients using the cheese packet and sour cream mightve worked better. Is it possible to make a pesto type sauce using the peas? You're doing great! You can do it 💪 ✨️

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 50 and top 321 comments and likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Thanks for making this video.

[@bettyjoelauper]

I'm a new sub and appreciate all the creativity and thought u put into each meal. Truly helpful.

[@erikaleaday]

THANK YOU DTDs!!! saw your tiktok today and it’s really annoying that people don’t see the good ur trying to do

[@maymorning8504]

I find frozen peas fried up in a pan with some butter or bacon fat infinitely better than any form of canned pea if you’re looking for a way to incorporate peas into your diet and haven’t yet tried!

[@raelenelabby6407]

Not everything is going to be a win. I still think that these dinners are some fabulous idea. Especially for people on a budget or people like myself who just don't want to deal with the big grocery store. It's not my favorite thing to do. But these videos do make me want to go to Dollar tree and whip up some chili hash brown casserole. That does look very good

[@daryldettmer9160]

I dont like peas a whole lot either but if you try petite sweet peas from the frozen aisle you may have a better experience eating them .. I could tell you were using canned peas just by the color of them ...

[@kathleenritter4532]

Love how you keep things real. Life is life and we roll with it, right? I do the same thing with spaghetti that you did with the potato casserole. Add some cheese to the spaghetti then fry it. SO good!!

[@kathear15]

Aw, honey. Don't worry about the miss-step. If you don't like peas, don't get them, I promise we won't be mad at you. We don't really eat peas at our house either, we always get corn and green beans. The soup is a great idea, it looks so filling. 💛

[@chrisjahnke2439]

I love your regular videos and the blog style videos. Keep up the great work Rebecca!

[@lauraspicks7114]

Thank you for trying and the effort! Even if a meal or two doesn't come out the best,you tried your best.We all have made those kind of meals, I know I certainly have.It's good to experiment, otherwise how do you know if you have a masterpiece or not.Cheer up!Your meals I have watched are inspiring, so give yourself a break !😀😀🌹A smile and flower for you .Have a great day !

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You are so welcome! and thank you as well!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The occasional dud is inevitable. Even skilled chefs don't always get things the way they want them! Thank you for the video!

[@nicolearntz7809]

I am not a fan of peas. Especially canned peas. I have tried frozen peas. WHOLE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. Walmart offers a 12 Oz bag for just under $1. Maybe after some time not using canned peas, give them a try. PS don’t over cook the frozen ones. I typically add them to a dish - fried rice, one pan pasta dish, etc - at the very end to just warm the peas through. This way I’ve come to enjoy peas. Once you go fresh or frozen, it’s hard to go back to canned. Thank you for all of your content! I love getting creative ideas from your creations! ❤

[@victoriacross7090]

You looking sad broke my heart! Failures aren’t the most efficient way to learn but they sure are the most concrete lol. F*#% canned peas!!😅

[@madamem7856]

I like that you try new things to see if you can use up ingredients and not waste. I do the same. Sometimes my recipes are successful sometimes not- lol! 😁

[@ApohMay]

Ugh, I feel ya on the peas! I've never liked them, and I've tried as an adult to test them out again (I've changed my mind on tomato soup compared to when I was young, only to become allergic to tomato lol). But I just can't with peas, I don't like their taste or texture. 🤢 I hated them so bad growing up, and my mother knew it and still tried to make me eat them. When I was quite young, she wouldn't let me play on our enclosed porch after dinner with my brother and neighbor boy unless I ate those dreaded peas. Since she couldn't see me where she was sitting, I shoved them into the little front pocket of my overalls, eatting a few because she looked in AND smelled my mouth when done to see if I actually ate any. She finally let me out to play, and I opened the porch door and flung the little green boogers out into the yard. LOL

[@Thisisit120]

Panera’s broccoli and cheese soup is my favorite also. I’m gonna have to try this to see how close you got lol

[@aikanae1]

I learn just as much from your fails. I think everyone has something they don't like. There's a lot of different recipes for "mushy peas" however, the original recipe used old peas that are harder than sweet new peas - they soften them by soaking in a little baking soda before frying and mashing. IMO cheap canned/frozen peas are older peas. I have to add onion and garlic to peas. Then I like them. Mash, mixed with a can of diced potatoes, a little shredded carrot and ham (spam, etc) maybe some broth if needed = soup. There's a recipe for tearing up bread, adding water to make a batter for pancakes. I've thought about doing something similar and bake for a cracker? I have no idea if it'd work.

[@happychappyvanlife]

You’re so real!!!!! Thats why I’m a fan 😊 you’re so creative but when it doesn’t work you don’t hide it and that’s awesome 👏 random but, with the pasta dish you made, if you didn’t toss it out, maybe could you could bake it instead? It might change it altogether 🤷‍♀️ aside from the egg in my opinion, with a little cheese and some of your onion, all the fixings are there for it to be a tasty hot dinner 🥘

[@katherinehorton664]

Ya win some ya lose some!! Thanks for your honesty.

[@TT-de7wb]

I was always the same about peas - I could'nt eat them. That is, until I tried frozen peas. The texture is totally different and they inpart a slight sweetness to the dishes. Give them a try and I hope it helps!

[@vbella39]

About peas: my daughter has always hated peas. But she loves my creamed tuna on toast. Just a white sauce, can of drained tuna, some peas, canned or frozen. Whatever I have on had. I add onion, garlic powder & celery salt to taste. Poor over toast. Years ago, when she was quite young, she asked me to please leave out the peas. I said ok, but I promise it won’t taste the same. Needless to say, she made me add the peas, she hated it without them! 😂This meal is a family favorite and made at least a couple times a month. Not because it is an economical meal, because everyone loves it, including my grandsons and very simple to make!

[@mcclungsonwhite7377]

Yay!! I was one of the ones that suggested pasta salad! Glad it made it into the series and it was helpful to you!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you for suggesting it! I’m sorry it didn’t work out as well as I had hoped this go around! It was a wonderful idea ❤️

[@mcclungsonwhite7377]

@@DollarTreeDinnersI was just coming back to respond to my own comment after I finished the video 😅 sorry it didn’t work out!!

[@MaxsMom-bv6hf]

Next time try frozen peas as there is a world of difference between the two.

[@parisgreen4600]

Yes, I got some inexpensive 'Food Club' frozen peas at the supermarket because they were on sale, and they were actually good, I'll get them again.

[@allyrooh3628]

I like that you keep the fails in the videos. Some creators edit the fails out. We ALL have fails in the kitchen. If there's anything I've tried to teach my children, it's to experiment in the kitchen. If you don't like it, you can try something different the next time A for effort! I like this format. I watch these to relax and speed cooking/learning is not my thing. Looking forward to the next one!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so glad you are enjoying them Ally! It makes me happy that my channel can be genuine, even when things don't work out

[@Tia-vj9ox]

I am seeing this super late. As for peas, if yer not a fan, Don’t eat canned. They are the worst! A roommate converted me to pes but serving LeSeur peas in butter sauce lol. Green Giant knew how to tempt me. Btw, your tips and ideas are brilliant❤

[@michellecooksinthe920]

My secret ingredient in my beer cheese soup is...a bit of Dijon mustard 😊

[@cindysieske]

Hallo uit Nederland ❤ I enjoy this concept so much 💖

[@DuchessOfQuilt]

Can’t blame you for not liking the canned peas. I like peas but they need to be from fresh or frozen and only cooked a few minutes so they are still a bright green color. If they get overcooked and turn that olive drab color, they’re not as good, in my opinion.

[@cynthiablackwell5700]

I`m not a fan of can peas but love frozen peas.

[@MariaCruz-hj8ru]

Hi I love your videos and I also was wondering where you bought your polkadot casserole dish thank you

[@1lmp1]

I love to cook and have been told I am a good cook. But at times, since I live mostly alone, I do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I make an easy fast soup that will give me multiple portions. I cook regular white rice, but when cooking it, I add to it a chopped onion and a couple of garlic cloves. When the rice is nearly ready I add to that a whole can of corn with the liquid, can of peas with the liguid, can of black beans or navy beans, a can of stewed tomatoes that have also garlic, add dry hearbs and let it cook till heated through and the rice is soft. The flavor can easily be altered by using oregano and some Mexican style hot sauce, serving with tortilla chips cracked on top. Alternately, I add italian spice mix and serve with grilled cheese sandwich with Parmesano. The liquids of canned vegetables have salt, but they are much more flavorful than plain water. There is no need to add more salt, just pepper and whatever herbs. Instead of rice, I use at times pasta, just any pasta works, but the smaller size is better in soups. If i have only spaghetti at home, I cut it in my hands to about 2 inch pieces. I make sure I have always canned vegetables as a backup. And we here in the Houston area must always be prepared for hurricanes or severe subtrobical storms, causing bad flooding, especially during El Nino years. Then, after the hurricane season is over, during the winter, the unused cans must be used, so I make quickie soups.

[@julieanneprice6033]

I like seeing you on the daily

[@tinashort9098]

When I was growing up and coming home from school bout to starve, I’d open a can of green peas and heat them up with butter salt and pepper and dip loaf bread in them and chow down 😂😂. I still eat them like that❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That's a great idea! I need to figure out a way to use them, maybe one day I’ll find a way that I enjoy them

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

⁠throw the peas with some diced up carrots and onions into a meatloaf as your mixing it, gently add them in so they don’t mush then bake meatloaf! That’s not a budget dinner but just a way to use up veggies @@DollarTreeDinners

[@spaghetticat5749]

I love the blog style!!

[@sandraadkins6933]

I wonder if you had a bit of ranch dressing to put in the pasta salad bowl if it would taste any better and thereby be able to salvage the food and not throw it out..also maybe a bit of crushed up potato chips added to it.

[@TacoCat_Molly]

i always try and keep it cheap but i always gotta add something extra to every meal