$3 Dinner for a Family of 4 || AI Chooses our Dinner || Extreme Budget

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If you're on a budget and want to eat healthy, then you need to check out these meal ideas! Can you eat for dinner for under $3 in 2025? Let's check out the grocery store and find out!
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[@jacquelyngardner4932]

Thank you for sharing and making this amazing dish. I got a notebook for recipes like this. I am saving budget meals and depression era meals. I want to be familiar with budget friendly meals so if times are tough or get tough I am more prepared. Just another. Thing to prep for.

[@number1grandma1]

Yep, it’s good. My husband makes this. He adds capers and cherry tomatoes or a cut up tomato.

[@earlenebrown7181]

I make something similar I take just a few cherry tomatoes and some spinach and cook it with the olive oil and garlic. Yes I would love to see what other ideas it will come up for you that would be fun.😊

[@allthingsmandy]

I’ll have to try that!

[@lucyphenicie5236]

Yes, try so some of AI offers. This Looked so simple a d tasty. Thanks😊

[@allyrooh3628]

I was actually making this when I came across your video. The only thing I do is I sauté down cherry tomatoes with the garlic and a touch of onion. Very simple meal but tasty. More of these please!😊

[@allthingsmandy]

That's a great twist! I'll have to try that.

[@hello-vs4me]

We are stocked up and cooking off stock pile for months ❤

[@debbietaylor4117]

Looks like a must try

[@susanmolnar9606]

The pasta dish is great and I’ve been making it forever. Sometimes if I have stray veggies I throw them in. Can’t have pepper flakes (Dr orders) so I might put Italian seasoning. This one of those free for all recipes! Thx Mandy. ❣️

[@rayshelld791]

As an italian....👎 however if you throw in some marzano tomatos, olives, perhaps some capers, or spinach, you may have something.

[@nancycarney]

Well done! I hear ya! We get in a "making meals rut". I also went through financial crisis a year ago where I only had about $40 weekly for groceries for 3. I did tons of research and we never knew they were cheap meals. Some of those weeks were only $30. Now I know I do not have to spend $130 a week. I also had extra stuff in my pantry that needed to be used up. I lasted 6 months. Praise God.

[@Ladythyme]

Great idea…I make similar all of the time…. I add lemon zest/ juice & cheese as well sometimes at the end …yum!

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

More please

[@shirleystrong2122]

Hi Mandy, Im half italian and my family always makes this,but we also add green olives cut in half, it is delicious and cheap!

[@jeannebruner9242]

I make aglio e olio often. It's one of my favorite pasta dishes. My husband, on the other hand, calls it naked bland pasta. He loves his bolognese.😂

[@allthingsmandy]

That’s hilarious!

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

As a Vegan it’s one of my favorite dishes! I sprinkle my version of “parm” (ground almonds and nutritional yeast) on top too. For an extra dollar throw in a bag of broccoli .

[@allthingsmandy]

I'll have to try that!

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

@ Thank you for posting videos Mandy. It’s been a real joy seeing you flourish the last year +.

[@amandagarthe6416]

Oh I LOVE garlic. That would be perfect with garlic bread!! I sometimes just toast a slice of sandwich bread and add some butter and garlic powder *chef’s kiss!!! Thanks for another great easy recipe!!

[@stephaniedry4687]

Looks so yummy. I have to try.

[@tammymagers9801]

Looks very good😊

[@DarlenePinkston]

Looks delicious 🤤

[@samanthadodd8112]

Im going to try this. Im out of olive oilnow, but will get some

[@colleencross6974]

This is a cool idea, Mandy. I enjoyed following along as you cook. You could also build on the recipes (maybe) by refining the original instructions as you go: “make it spicier,” “add a protein,” etc. I do like the idea of feeding AI your ingredients and asking it to create recipes. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for the idea! I'll have to try that.

[@carlalyon5044]

Yes! More please!

[@sharonhart3735]

I would sprinkle Parmigiano cheese on it along with the other ingredients.And some hard crusted bread a meal.

[@sallygordin2869]

Great idea. Tfs Blessings friend 😊

[@ireneroy8820]

I make the butter garlic spaghetti 🍝 Similar to this

[@robertabrien845]

Love this idea

[@evelyngarcia8015]

Love it i would to see more

[@Simplylivinglifethebestican]

Here’s what AI picked for me. Some good ideas Here are a few meal ideas you can prepare for around $5: 1. **Vegetable Stir-Fry**: Use a mix of frozen or fresh vegetables, soy sauce, and serve it over rice or noodles. You can add an egg for extra protein. 2. **Bean and Cheese Quesadillas**: Fill tortillas with canned beans and cheese, then grill until crispy. Serve with salsa or sour cream on the side. 3. **Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil**: Cook pasta and toss it with sautéed garlic in olive oil, and add a sprinkle of chili flakes and Parmesan cheese. 4. **Egg Fried Rice**: Use leftover rice, scramble some eggs, and toss in vegetables and soy sauce for flavor. 5. **Lentil Soup**: Make a simple soup using lentils, diced tomatoes, and any vegetables you have on hand. Season with herbs and spices. These meals are not only budget-friendly but also quick to prepare!

[@claramccarthy5991]

Love the AI idea for a series. This looks delicious

[@abcjerilee]

This simple dish is on of my favs!

[@TransformInProgress]

Hi Mandy! - You make such great budget friendly recipes 😋. Seems very yummy, but needs some protein. ❤❤❤

[@allthingsmandy]

You’re right, a little protein would make it a complete meal!

[@HeyItsJamiLee]

I love aglio e olio. It's a really popular dish in Italy, simple ingredients but so good and easy to make. The black bean tacos that were suggested sound good too!

[@cherylbond1556]

I love this! Perhaps a squeeze of fresh lemon would add even more yumminess! 😋😋😋😋😋

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

I have my own food and clothing ministry and I ask Chat GPT to do a grocery hall for me on a certain budget shopping at my local stores. It's a game-changer for sure. It is a starting point and then I am able to adjust.

[@dakotacoren6936]

It looks so good and so easy! Thank you!

[@allthingsmandy]

You're welcome! 😊

[@teresanemecek7330]

good idea

[@brendadonovan5952]

Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing

[@Judi-lm2fj]

Great video

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I'm not big on the red pepper flakes, I like to add some lemon rind and juice with the parm. My mom has made this for years (according to the actual recipe), but many in the family feels she adds too much oil, so they don't like it, lol. Easy enough to add a vegetable or a side salad to this easy meal.

[@KarenBowers4]

Looks great add broccoli and I'm having it. I do love the idea of getting recipes from ChatGPT. Your hair in the car shots was so cute.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@pattidib7976]

I liked this! We are going to need breakfast ideas that don't include eggs!

[@WhitneyAllgood]

You look so pretty ! Love your hair

[@allthingsmandy]

Aw, thank you! 😊

[@Pmckay04]

🤗

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

One of my I don't care favorites is butter noodles but I need to try this! Def more flavor I am sure

[@allthingsmandy]

You'll have to let me know what you think!

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

@@allthingsmandy I have all the ingredients and may just do that tomorrow!

[@sharonhall2277]

I got to have a veggie with it

[@markitaskelton8729]

🖐

[@Lisa-vh1hx]

Hi, I am from Australia and was curious why your salary is not paid on a regular basis as our state and federal employee get paid every fortnight all year.

[@allthingsmandy]

We get paid the last working day of each month. With the Holiday- we end school around Dec 17 so paid then. Not paid again until last working day of Jan which is 31.

[@Lisa-vh1hx]

@, wow that makes life difficult . Thanks for sharing 😀🙏☀️

[@kimandgreg4404]

My husband made this recently with Ramen.

[@allthingsmandy]

Ramen is a great budget-friendly option!

[@christieflesch3750]

Yeah, most people are gonna have the pepper flakes if they get to go pizza

[@tammymagers9801]

I thought there was cheese also.

[@laurac5451]

chat ai have to keep telling it a\to half the price

[@abou8963]

Wholesome food? Add an egg. Add some veggies.

[@SharonGoewert]

Myself

[@tammymagers9801]

Nevermind. You said it later.

[@nancyjohnson8913]

More please