EATING FOR $1 A DAY in 2024 | EMERGENCY BUDGET MEALS

[@tmdavidson1478]

Your videos are always such a launching point for me. I live in Canada, and our food prices are higher. In addition, I have numerous food allergies--it's a real challenge to economize and still eat nutrious and enjoyable foods. But you always inspire me. ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad 😁 Thanks for letting me know 💜

[@martahagenhoyer9165]

When you had 6 cents leftover I thought of the time you went into a store and bought two string beans!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I thought of that too! 😂 I probably could have gotten something with the extra .05

[@lindabader3857]

Me too

[@Lovethebirds2024]

I had the same thought!🥰

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

My favorite episode 😊

[@mustwereallydothis]

Lol! I remember that. I admired her for that so very much

[@christyallen1031]

These frugal videos are my favorite..you can really stretch a dollar!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@Ofdoom5159]

I am a big fan of your channel, also of Dollar Tree Dinners and Frugal Fit Mom!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much!

[@shiannhadley2843]

Me too!!!!

[@ashesfall4]

same!

[@amandarich-hf3hz]

southern frugal mama too. Plus Mexican cooing on a Budget

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@amandarich-hf3hz love Southern Frugal Momma

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

Someone may have mentioned this already but if you make the chickpeas first then you can use the aquafaba for your French Toast and save your egg (or replace it all together). 😊

[@patpeters6331]

Suggestion for the parsley stems. Chop them small and freeze them then add them to broth soups. Gives the soup added vitamins and color. 😋 Freezing veggies that are starting to go bad is a great way to extend their life. I have bought coleslaw mix that was reduced and blanched it then froze it for use later in soups and stir frys.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm going to do that in just a few minutes. 😂 Filming now!

[@sebastiansexzombie]

I also love using celery leaves for freshness. And they're lovely as a garnish

[@micahmiller5923]

Suggestion to stretch the eggs: make pancakes with one egg, the flour, and baking powder. It could stretch one egg for 2 days. And, you can make an apple cinnamon syrup with the core and skin of the apple, water, sugar, and cinnamon.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I just finished doing that for part 2. 😂 We are thinking alike. It was the only way I could figure to make that egg stretch. Either that or waffles.

[@ArdentMichelle]

and they were delicious! I love Granny Smith apples like this!

[@kerryrowles5217]

Another egg stretcher that my grandmother who lived through the Great Depression taught me, separate the egg white from the yolk, beat the white until frothy and soft peaks have formed. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolk with a couple of teaspoons of milk (or water) and a tablespoon of flour (soy flour if you have it). Combine the two and mix them into the other ingredients to make a pancake or cake batter.

[@8lovelynites]

Great ideas!

[@Purple0fairy0bunny]

Off topic but would love to see you make a series of how to videos. Such as different ways to make beans, rice, lentils etc. I love to meal prep in bulk and freeze for later meals and you always have such great ideas. Could even take the videos you have and compile them into longer videos of all black, pinto etc beans, then red lentils, chickpeas, etc. So that those of us that know a basic ingredient we need to make can go to find different recipes for it. As we all know they can get repeative quickly but love your spins on them as they are different than my go tos but have always been a hit with my family. Currently making black beans for the week we will have enchiladas, tostadas, and nachos then at least 2 bags go into the freezer for quick meals. This allows me to have easy meals when I dont have time to cook a full meal. Can throw anything in the instant pot fully cooked but frozen for 5-10 min and it will defrost and heat up.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Love this idea! 😁

[@mightymommom5888]

I do the same thing you do, bulk cook. I take Michelle’s ideas and expand them. When I am at the end of my money I enjoy making her recipes.

[@TXPrincessPaula]

Michelle: "I am not willing to give up an egg!" If I'm ever in a pickle, I want YOU to be my negotiator! LOL Thanks for another great video.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the complement and also for watching my video! 💜

[@chellesoup]

My comfort channel every Sunday! You start a new week off great with your sweet voice and brilliant ideas. ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad I can help you get your week started off right! 💜

[@ccjdis]

I enjoy how you add a teensy bit of something to enhance the dish.

[@ArdentMichelle]

You realize how important just a touch of something is when you are on a super tight budget!

[@diannthomas7849]

You are amazing Michelle! I honestly cant believe what you were able to create with $7.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 😁

[@MelP-o9f]

The brown skins from the onion are high in quercetin and make an excellent broth. I think emergency meal plans are my favorite in your channel. Our emergency meals always include onions, potatoes, carrots, beans, rice, apples, cabbage, eggs and garlic. It's a great way to stretch our budget and still get good nutrition.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Oh yes good point! 👍...I think I'll use the onions to help make a broth for my soup!

[@Lovethebirds2024]

I’m inspired to roast some peelings tomorrow and make vegetable broth😊

[@estherhurst4741]

Great video, as always! You really know how to stretch a dollar, Michelle! I’m in the process of making a huge pot of vegetable soup! I love bringing soup and something small like half sandwich or a small salad for lunch at work!! Blessings, my friend! 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

thank you thank you thank you 💜 that's so nice of you! 🤗 I appreciate the support! Me too on the soup... It's one of my favorite things to take to work.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Have a great week.

[@Kasey3of5]

I ❤ your videos! I can't budget grocery shop or cook to save my life but I just love watching you do it 🤩

[@ArdentMichelle]

this made me laugh 😂 Glad you enjoy my video! and thank you for watching!💜

[@michellehunter1642]

Also, you are a genius who should teach high school students life skills

[@ArdentMichelle]

💜 thanks so much!

[@charlottetooth1457]

Parsley is really high in iron as well! The stems have huge amounts of flavour - I save them and use them in my broth. But in your case, I would probably puree them with some oil to make a herb oil that I can use to both garnish my food and add extra flavour. Just drizzle it over at the end. The parsley oil would also be good in your salad dressing. The reason your bread rose unevenly is probably due to uneven heat distribution in your oven - one part was hotter than the other, and the bread set & formed a crust so it could only rise on the other side. It is no biggie, it will taste the same, it just might not be quite as pretty And thankyou for talking about Koshari - I am going to make that this week for some dinners because it sounds wonderful. I have found a recipe and printed it out.

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're giving me more great ideas! 😁 I originally followed the Kosher recipe from the Mediterranean Dish. It was very good! Next time, I'm going to fry the macaroni to give the dish an added chewy texture. It's a very filling dish. Just make sure you love the sauce that you drizzle over the top and make lots of the fried onions.

[@charlottetooth1457]

@@ArdentMichelle The herb oils are fancy "cheffy" stuff, but really there is no reason we can't make them too... And really, it saves food waste - they don't keep very long in the fridge - about a week, maybe two, but they taste so good that you want to use them anyway, so they get used up fast. Try it with cilantro if you have any - it is the best way to make cilantro last a week! That stuff goes wilty and bad before you look at it, but the oil lasts longer.

[@maryl234]

high in pesticides, too. Cut the other expenses and buy organic - unless you want cancer later

[@LindaC616]

Red beans and rice salad: 2 cans red beans, drained. About 4 cups cooked rice. 3 stalks celery, 1 small onion, 1C chopped pepper (orange, red or yellow look best, green looks like Xmas😅), dressing of vinegar/oil/garlic, etc. Makes 8 v large servings

[@ArdentMichelle]

sounds delicious! I actually have a French recipe for a salad that I've been wanting to try.

[@lauraweiss7875]

The key to budget cooking is building up a pantry a little bit over time. That’s where economy of scale and, ultimately, food diversity comes from.

[@canine6023]

Everything you make turns out sooo good. You're very creative and a natural chef. Hubby and I love you. Thankyou so much.

[@ArdentMichelle]

awe...thanks so much! I've become a better cook, just cooking for you guys! 😁

[@Patricia-nq8lo]

You and your channel have a calming effect on me. Your content is amazing. You are a true "creator." I find myself humming your theme song at various times throughout the day. And if I were to learn that you were doing the vocals on the track, it would be the icing on the cake! I have learned and continue to learn many things from you. Thank You!

[@ArdentMichelle]

awe....thanks so much for this very sweet message 💜 I'm grateful that my video is a calming space for you. 😁 I love that song too! It's so uplifing to me.

[@impish22]

you never cease to suprise and amaze me with your great ideas !!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@kerryrowles5217]

Your ingenuity never ceases to AMAZE me. Thank you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank YOU for watching! 💜

[@irenez7439]

For breakfast you can cut a piece of bread toast it and and add butter, cinnamon and sugar to make cinnamom bread. this is one of my favorite breackfasts.

[@ArdentMichelle]

great idea! 👍

[@tabiwatermelon961]

Another idea, which I’ve been loving: Tofu scramble on homemade toast (ideally, skip the toaster; instead, fry the toast in a pan with a little butter or oil, and sprinkle with salt). This is becoming a favorite of mine! Lentil or chickpea “hummus”: garlic, lemon, lots of cumin, salt, water, oil. I do it in a blender. Spread on homemade toast. Toast with “Noochy” greens: plain spinach (I buy a big bag from Aldi), tossed with salt, nutritional yeast, and a tiny drizzle of oil. Serve on top, or next to, homemade (pan-fried) toast. Even better with a drippy-yolk fried egg on top! I want to try just caramelized onions over buttered bread, now that eggs are so expensive; but I feel that I’ll be hurting for protein, so I’ll probably involve hummus or tofu somehow. If you ever see coconut milk on sale for around a dollar or less, you can use that combined with canned tomato purée, spices, and oil, to make a dish very similar to an Indian dish, called butter chicken. It’s usually served with chicken in it, of course. But the sauce is delicious with chickpeas, over rice. We love it with homemade naan too, but it’s so rich and flavorful you really don’t need much else to go with it. Also, something for you to maybe look into on your own. I’ve gotten into homemade milk kefir, on the last few months, and I am really impressed by how cost-effective it is. I had a friend who gave me kefir grains (there are giveaway groups for them on Facebook too). To make kefir, all I have to do is put a teaspoon of the kefir grains into a glass jar, and pour 2-4 cups of milk over them. I screw a plastic lid on the jar and put it in a cabinet. It can ferment for about 24 hours. It turns into a creamy, yogurt-flavored drink that’s full of prebiotics and protein-but very little lactose, because that’s what the kefir grains eat from the milk. I unscrew the lid after 24 hours, use a spoon to fish out the lump of “grains”, and pour the creamy kefir into a container for the fridge. Then I put the teaspoon of grains back into the glass jar, add more milk (as much or as little as you want for next time), screw the lid back on, and put back in the cabinet. I drink this with a little drop of blueberry extract and sweetener of choice, mixed in. I like to have it for breakfast, either from a cup, or in a bowl sprinkled with homemade granola (oats, cinnamon, oil, sweetener of choice). A single gallon of milk easily lasts a week of breakfasts for multiple people, making this. My daughter loves it too, and it helps her digestive system. Love your videos! Your content is a Sunday highlight ♥️

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas! Eating a tofu scramble is probably my favorite breakfast, because my body prefers a high protein breakfast....and I love lots of fresh vegetables. I haven't tried nooch on just greens yet. Thanks for the suggestion. The kefir sounds interesting! 🤔 I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos! 💜 Thanks so much for watching!

[@tereclemmer7923]

WOW! As always, great tasty ideas for a super tight budget. Thanks 👍🏻

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome! 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@lisablack9634]

I love your ideas. Thanks a million for your suggestions.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad you enjoyed my video! 😁

[@LAactor]

This is the winning formula. Rule games. You have no idea how many people out there have to live like this. No wonder it's gotten so many views! My favorite channel who does it is Atomic shrimp. He has a similar filming style except you get to see never his full face but glimpses of him eating. I like this better actually.

[@LAactor]

Because it should be about the food and not the content provider

[@LAactor]

It's so helpful to see the prices! Everything adds up so fast!! Remember when Dollar Tree became almost Dolla Tree Fiddy? That extra 35 cents adds up and when buying multiple items you think it's wrong at first, but now you have to budget for every three items it's like they stole an extra item added in but you don't get anything for it

[@ArdentMichelle]

it really does add up!

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Hi Michelle, You did great! That bread looks yummy! I was recently told tah if you add garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken bouillon to your water before you add the pasta (and turmeric for color) that the flavors are absorbed by the pasta and bring it to the next level. I haven't tried this yet, but I want to. I eagerly await next week's edition.

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh yes, great tips for the pasta water 👍

[@Purple0fairy0bunny]

Love these videos!!! ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you like them! 😁

[@Ildikoprepperkitchen]

So much creativity in one video. Thank you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@pek5117]

Yay. Been waiting for another of these.

[@ArdentMichelle]

They are very time consuming so unfortunately this will have to be a 2 part video. Glad you like these!

[@pek5117]

@ArdentMichelle yep I get that. Plus I know with new job it's been harder to make vids. Dw I'll still watch.

[@jonicabeird4657]

Such great ideas!! As always, I was so excited to see a new video this morning!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😁💜

[@DeterminedDIYer]

Slice bread and then put it in the freezer. the fridge just dries it out. it thaws out really fast and is still moist.

[@ArdentMichelle]

that's true 👍 I do freeze a lot of my bread.

[@libbylandscape3560]

I was going to say this, glad you did. :)

[@justin5045]

great ideas thanks michelle

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@happygardener28]

When I am flush with extra in my grocery budget I plan a hard stock up on sales for my dry pantry. Oats, all types of beans, pasta, basic spices and a few favorite blends, salt, rice barley and dry soup mixes (preferably Bear Creek so I can scoop out enough for one serving and jar the rest), tuna, and occasionally packages of noodle or rice sides. Your meal ideas help me round out the rest for any months with lean budgets.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I do the same. I've been realizing lately, that I only need to stock a small amount of items. Some of the items I've stocked I'm quite slow to use. Glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@rutananivadekar7696]

I appreciate all of your research and prep and creativity. You do such a great job!

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@rutananivadekar7696 thanks so much

[@LAactor]

Turmeric for color but also antiseptic, anti inflammatory and detoxification

[@thegigiollieshow8768]

Great video Michelle you came up with so many amazing ideas on a dollar budget and I cannot get over the onion you got for a few cents great big hug 🖤

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@thegigiollieshow8768 thank you for watching!

[@codymartin6117]

Fantastic video 🌟 You are a great teacher showing people with very little you can do so much❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

I appreciate that 💜

[@Lovethebirds2024]

She has always inspired me to be frugal in everything I do. 😊

[@reniedavisson8532]

Michelle! I love how you do all of this and make it look so appetizing! YOU are to be my favorite food channel

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@reniedavisson8532 thanks so much 💜

[@sealfan1000]

Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you for this.

[@ArdentMichelle]

It's my pleasure 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@fpassow1]

I love how healthy these dishes are.

[@ArdentMichelle]

thank you 😁

[@patpeters6331]

Oh my, that bread and the French toast looks tasty. 😋🍞 I am going to have to try them.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad it looks good to you!

[@margerose8975]

It’s very interesting when you brainstorm meal ideas w the ingredients. Or tell us your thoughts while shopping and cooking. Your commentary is where I learn a lot about cooking and shopping. Thank you for the helpful details! (PS- I often add a little apple to stir frys, makes them unusual and yummy.)

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the feedback. It's helpful for me 💜

[@ArdentMichelle]

and yes, it's so surprising what you can discover.

[@kathygregg3460]

Amazing!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I have been caught out with different cup sizes! British cup sizes are, I am told, also different. That is why I favour using weights. We can all immediately see the difference between KG/MLs and oz/pints! Thank you for the video!

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh my gosh! 😂 ANOTHER cup size? Weights do solve that problem. I just need to replace the battery in my little scale. 😂

[@tonette6592]

Nice, Micheele! The pasta, flour, rice or corn with the chickpeas or lentils, will be a complete protein, with all the amino acids of meat or eggs. Check the price of quinoa and buckwheat in bulk, both of which are complete protein. I like cooked chickpeas fried or baked with herbs. If you bake them dry enough, you can use them as a gluten-free or protein-packed substitute for breadcrumbs. If someone had dry milk at a staple, a tablespoonful would add to the bread batter. You bagged the bread when it was still hot. I saw trouble coming right away.

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh interesting! 🤔 I hadn't thought of using chickpeas for breadcrumbs. Great idea! 👍

[@LeeanFedschald]

Thank you❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome 😊 Thank YOU for watching!

[@kandycebeeks7056]

This was great. I subscribed and now want to try these recipes you did. Thank you for sharing this

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yay! 🥳🎉 Welcome to my channel! Thanks for watching!

[@maryegerton6848]

Excellent as always ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you liked it! 💜

[@laralovesviolins6510]

That's a lot of baking powder! I've used this Irish Soda Bread recipe: 2 C. white flour, 1 3/4 C. whole meal flour, 2-3 Tbsp. extra flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 C. buttermilk (or milk with lemon added). Preheat oven to 430 degrees F, line loaf pan with parchment paper, knead on floured surface no more than 8 times, bake 20 minutes, then turn temperature down to 390 degrees F and bake for 20 more minutes.

[@laralovesviolins6510]

I used this recipe with only white flour and it was good.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CFord-wu3in]

Great video! Thanks!

[@ArdentMichelle]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@LittleJoey-ig4ys]

Such great ideas!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 😁

[@allyrooh3628]

I was so excited when the notification popped up for this video! I enjoy all of your content, but budget videos are my favorite. Is this your first budget challenge without a tomato! Also, I have found using an electric knife to slice homemade bread seems to work better when you want thinner slices. Less friction, slices stay together better. Kinda crazy to think you could almost gotten another small onion with your 5c. Already excited for next week. You make budget food beautiful. Have a great week!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I think it is my first without a tomato 😂 I like these budget videos too. I'm glad you enjoy them also! Great tip on the electric knife. I do feel like I should have gone back in the store to spend the other .05. I'm sure I could've gotten something else. Thanks so much for the kind words. 💜 See you Sunday!

[@LAactor]

I had a flashback recently about a broken egg incident. I was minding my own business and checking egg cartons because he had marked down the ones with broken contents. I was making sure to check that they just had one broken and was looking at the other ones for possible close to breaking ones from any impact that they could have taken. The worker offended that I was looking questioned my motives and said out loud as if to humiliate me that they all have broken ones. When I told him that he quieted and backed down. It's interesting that you put that in because we all go through that and it feels triggering even more now since they're trying to prove us out of healthy natural whole foods

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@LAactor I always check. I got lucky on this one. They were almost sold out of the mini cartons.

[@tamaraluceolsen8556]

I’ve not tried this, but in your bread, using water instead of milk, what about adding a few packets of coffee creamer? Seems most of us have those lying around or can pick them up here and there. I think it would really help replace the flavor and mouthfeel of milk. Your addition of extra fat was great, but creamer is “free” and would add more depth, I think.

[@ArdentMichelle]

love this idea 👍

[@irmapatino167]

Great video!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you liked it! 😁

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Another great, creative, colorful, interesting video! I don’t know if everyone knows that lentils & rice make a complete protein! I look forward to seeing these on Sunday! Have a fun week!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for watching! 😁 See you next week!

[@christinejunk8184]

Great video! Never heard of Egyptian Koshari before but it looks like comfort food of all types mixed together so I can only imagine it's delicious!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Check out the recipe from The Mediterranean Dish. That was where I got the original recipe from. I think it was a couple years ago that I first made it. Next time, I'll make more onions, and fry the macaroni until it's chewy to add more texture to the dish.

[@thelegion_within]

that bread recipe was really interesting!

[@Lovethebirds2024]

Love how the bread turned out!😋

[@Suzy12678]

Love your videos always. I love recipetin eats as well! Great job as always

[@ArdentMichelle]

I appreciate you watching! 😊

[@LindaC616]

I thought for sure that you were going to discover that recipe was for two loaves of bread. I was wrong! I don't usually eat white flour, but I'm considering making this because it did indeed look like it toasted up so nicely, even on the first day when you thought it didn't

[@ArdentMichelle]

Maybe I could have gotten 2 smaller loaves out of it. I think it turned out really good though.

[@LindaC616]

@@ArdentMichelle it looked amazing! I might try it with 1/2 whole wheat!

[@Chachies0392]

That bread looks delicious!

[@ArdentMichelle]

It was 👍

[@LisaHenderson-gy8lq]

It's truly amazing what you can come up with for a dollar! Since Dollar Tree has gone to $1.25, maybe you should work off of that. I also feel like wholesome choice should sponsor you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 😁

[@tabiwatermelon961]

I’m so proud of you for making bread! At first I thought you were going to make tortillas, when I saw all that flour. Loved this video! There are always people around who are willing to share sourdough starter (for free), but it seems more intimidating to many than yeast bread does. My sourdough starter lives in the fridge until the day before I make bread 🥰♥️

[@ArdentMichelle]

It was definitely a step outside my comfort zone 😂 Perhaps it will give me the courage to tackle sourdough. 😂

[@vinnydabarber]

You made that bread look really yummy! ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you think so. I was surprised I liked it that much. I've been avoiding baking white bread for years. 😂

[@seaotter1975]

You can make banana bread with no eggs, bananas make good egg replacers in some recipes. Mayo actually makes a great egg substitute in banana bread and zucchini bread. I have a banana bread recipe, I use mayo, and it works well. All mayo really is eggs and oil. My mom used to make a cake she just called mayonnaise cake. This was a cake made during the great depression. With flour, sugar, mayo, water, cocoa powder, salt, and I think baking powder? You don't taste the mayo in any of these recipes. Moms mayonnaise cake was a nice treat when you grew up as poor as we were. It didn't have frosting, but it didn't need it. You'll be surprised at how moist the mayonnaise cake, banana bread, and zucchini breads are using mayo instead of eggs. Pinterest has a lot of these recipes. 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@seaotter1975 thanks for sharing this info

[@gaildawson5464]

I'm looking forward to trying that bread. I do have a bread machine and have had excellent results from the Bread Dad site. I slice the bread (when cool) and keep out 3 slices in a plastic bag on the counter for up to 3 days. The rest I freeze (double bagged in store bread bags) and take out a slice or two when needed: it keeps well and toasts up nicely.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Great tip. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the bread turned out. It was dense, but superior for certain uses, like grilled sandwiches.

[@lindabader3857]

Save all veggie scraps to make a homemade veggie broth. It’s wonderful

[@sennahusk3407]

That's a good idea. Do you have a regular recipe for your veggie broth you could share?

[@lindabader3857]

@@sennahusk3407 I usually add just minced garlic, garlic & onion powder. Water covering the scraps. I usually wait till my gallon freezer bag is full. It goes all in my instant pot on slow cooking. When done it’s done I use a colander to drain the scraps from the broth. You can add other seasonings including salt. However I like to do a no salt because it varies on the recipe I add it too & I do have a pre diabetic in my household. So that helps a lot. Hope that helps you. I add the scraps to my compost pile to help my plants in the future.

[@ArdentMichelle]

true 👍

[@michellehunter1642]

For .05 you might get a jalapeno for seasoning.

[@ArdentMichelle]

true 👍

[@martinemjt]

ive noticed no one buys bones to make broth. butchers sell them for really cheap or in some cases gives them. the stems can be frozen to use when you make broth.

[@ArdentMichelle]

great tip 👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@Joanna-A7227]

You could have ground flax seeds and use that instead of eggs.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Unfortunately, I wouldn't have been able to fit flax seeds in the budget...but great idea! 👍

[@beckyw9000]

Another amazing video! I kept chanting “go, baby onion, go”. To me it is like a sub for bacon bits. Onions are so great.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yes I so agree! and I feel like I didn't do them justice. I was thinking about making onion rings too! I just ran out of time!

[@htas6888]

Seems prices are really good for fresh Fall produce :) Back when I was a child, growing up in Istanbul, my parents used to buy new crop onions and potatoes in the Fall for a whole year's supply. Because, shortly after that prices would start going up. Of course, they have to be stored right or they go bad. I love your market visits, and love your market bag too :) another great inspirational video, I can't wait to see part two. One suggestion, I read somewhere that enriched rice should not be washed as the added vitamin and minerals wash off. Cast iron pan adds iron to the cooked food :) A big thank you once again.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hello 😁 yes, it's true that rice has added vitamins sprayed on, but rinsing helps to make sure it's clean (rice is highly susceptible to little critters 🤮) also it provides a superior texture. Otherwise it is quite gooey and not something I enjoy eating. Glad you enjoyed my video! 😁

[@momof2momof2]

The bread is one huge biscuit. I think that is a wonderful idea ! You always do such a great job on these challenges. 🥰👻🎃🍃🍂🍁

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@karenmbbaxter]

I am Australian and I too had no idea The U.S. and Australia had different measurements for a cup size......I hadn't even heard of this bread. Thanks so much for the recipe.

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome. Check out my new video for more uses for that bread. There are definitely some things that are better, made with such a dense bread.

[@thumpzH]

I love adding an apple or even only part of one to pancakes. I like my apple to still have a good bite to them so they only cook while I'm making the pancake.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I think having a little bite to them might be best too!

[@reginacheesbro8209]

When you were at Walmart and the guy standing at the door that is what I do for work. I also check receipts..

[@ArdentMichelle]

I guess Walmart is a place that a lot of people steal from. It's getting bad because almost all of our local cosmetics area is under lock and key now.

[@donnabarton6419]

I recently was advised by my doctor to avoid eggs (digestive issues). I've found that chickpea flour, also called besan, from the Indian grocery, makes a good binder in baked goods like banana bread. 1T besan plus 2T water = 1 egg. Soy flour also works, or if I don't have either, then I just leave out the egg and add water and fat to equal one egg, and the banana bread holds together just fine.

[@ArdentMichelle]

thanks for sharing this. I've been eyeing the chickpea flour at my local market.

[@celiaapple5317]

parsley and an apple! can't wait to see what you do with these!

[@intuitivegina]

Wow that bread looks beautiful

[@ArdentMichelle]

thanks! 😁

[@debhenry8159]

Great video, As always. Thank you. I’m a Pa gal living in Oz for about 22 yrs and I never heard the cup is not the same in US and Oz! Interesting.

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@debhenry8159 I thought that was odd. I think I read that the tablespoon measurement is different also.

[@cristea9429]

I love lentils mujadara (pronounced ma-sue-drah); I eat my recipe with caramelized onions. A similar Italian dish is with lentils and pasta. It’s food I crave!

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@cristea9429 thanks for helping me with the pronunciation of that. 😊

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

Hello 👩‍🍳 Michelle 💟 where to begin. OH ! There’s more to come next week. Everything was wonderful. Bread looked delicious and I think a score down the middle might help. I like fruit in my salad. Grapes 🍇 are good too. I never thought to put flour in the French toast. I like my French Toast Custardy. Baked in the oven can be nice too. Thanks again for teaching me some new ideas. I had company today. We had chow mein Fall River style with my family, then we went to the beach and had ice cream. I think I will go bake an apple. 🍎 see you next week 🩵

[@ArdentMichelle]

I think you're right about scoring the bread. Tell me about the chow mein? What is Fall River style?

[@Savage11-b7e]

Thanks for tip about the apples now I have several recipes and I have 6 lbs of banana pudding to use up in 4 days.

[@ArdentMichelle]

welcome 😁

[@mustwereallydothis]

I recently tried a meal kit that included apples in with the Brussels sprout dish. I almost left them out because I couldn't imagine them tasing good, but I decided that if I was going to pay for a chef to craft my dinner, I had best follow their instructions. I was beyond shocked at how good they tasted. I may never make Brussels sprouts any other way.

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@mustwereallydothis it’s always surprising what tastes good together

[@ginas.6656]

Did i miss what you did with that delicious gravy you made?? I love these simple nutritional n healthy meals n cheap i make all the time! Thanks for sharing!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I think you did miss it. I poured the onion gravy over rice with the sautéed onions and some lentils. I also poured some of the gravy over a piece of toast and ate along with it. Glad you enjoyed my video 😁

[@lenoraw1098]

Thank you from Oklahoma! ♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for watching! 💜

[@lieslschick3259]

I'm not a fan of chickpeas, but that sandwich at the end looked so tasty!! That golden brown color of the fried bread- wow!

[@ArdentMichelle]

my oldest son Justin doesn't like them either but I had him try a bite of the sandwich and he admitted that it was delicious! 😂

[@BobbieNatividad]

If you have garlic you can make garlic fried rice

[@Lovethebirds2024]

Garlic is good on so many things. Because I don’t like mincing garlic, I get a pound bag, peel and process in a blender with some oil. In the frig, this stays good up to four years. 😉

[@ArdentMichelle]

good point 👍

[@ArdentMichelle]

another GREAT tip!

[@BobbieNatividad]

@@ArdentMichelle thank you

[@stanwolenski9541]

The difference between the Australian cup and a U.S. cup is slightly more than 2 teaspoons the Australian cup being greater.

[@chasz-gc8cl]

Very good❤ ye

[@mustwereallydothis]

You can make crispy and tasty fried onions with the ingredients you had available. You just need to make a small amount of medium thick batter from flour, seasonings of your choice, and water. Then, dredge the onion rings in flour, dip them in the batter, and follow up with a coating of seasoned flour. You can avoid wasting any flour by dicing a bit of the onion and stirring them into the batter. Then, just fry spoonfuls of the mixture in some oil. If you have access to baking powder, you could add a bit to the batter, and they would probably turn out even better.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I thought about making onion rings but I didn't want to use the egg.

[@mustwereallydothis]

@@ArdentMichelle You can use a flour and water batter in place of an egg.

[@mustwereallydothis]

Make it roughly the thickness of pancake batter

[@beth8194]

The pasta cooking water would have gone great in that gravy :) Love the recipes, thank you!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

true 👍

[@nancynewman6592]

The parsley was a great idea!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I liked how I was able to use it with almost every meal too!

[@happygardener28]

There are a few ways to collect wild yeast, but a sour dough starter is a little tough to maintain if you don't bake a lot. I do find that the packets of dry yeast will last years in the freezer when you can get them on sale.

[@ArdentMichelle]

that's why I've been avoiding sourdough. 😞

[@hello-vs4me]

You can always use apple sause in place of egg

[@ArdentMichelle]

true, I guess I could have used the apple to make applesauce.