Cheap Meals For Tight Budgets | No Garbage

[@holmes12001]

Your hubby is adorable....you can tell he has a good heart..you are blessed..

[@dennism5565]

I have to admit...I do not pay much attention to what you talk about but I thoroughly enjoy the great chemistry you two share. You two were definitely meant to be a team...it is something more couples need to strive for. Thanks for your refreshing outlook on life.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Dennis M Thanks D ;)

[@frugalchiclife4588]

I just started one month grocery shopping and I absolutely love it! I previously did once a week but with a newborn now I had to simplify. Thanks for giving me some inspiration and new meal ideas!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Thank you for saying so ;)

[@wahinepaddler4]

you should do a big family homestead cook book

[@usakiwi5222]

+Leona Rodriguez Totally agree - I would buy one!!!

[@jodibradley6035]

yesss

[@amybriggs9032]

Yes! Please!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

You are so right about planning meals.We also only go to the store to buy groceries once a month.We depend mostly on what we raise here on the homestead.Those were some good tasting meals sound like.

[@missusbeverlin8458]

You two absolutely tickle me. I love how you are constantly giggling at each other. I've watched many of your videos and look forward to more. Thank you for all your advice and tips.

[@rhondalamastus8001]

Hi Brad, o have a recipe for dirty rice. It makes a ton and is so tasty. 1 pound breakfast sausage I cup rice 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 onion 4 or 5 cloves garlic pressed 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Salt to taste. Cook rice seoerate I cup rice 2 cups water. Then cook in skillet sausage with all the vegetables. Then combine with rice. Done. Serve with salad and artisan bread. Enjoy.

[@shondiaevans12]

We love your family and watch you daily. Thanks for sharing your victories and challenges. We are praying for your family in general and for Grace specifically! Bless you all.

[@tericandeloro4082]

This video is just plain amazing!! If there was ever something that was meant to encourage, this is it! And how simple can it get too! I feel blessed to have come to “know” this family! They are an inspiration for sure!! Thank youb BIG FAMILY HOMESTEAD. 😊🙋🏻‍♀️😘❤️

[@meghanwilliams4316]

Chicken stir fry is a great option for low budget. Ours is fairly basic with chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, peppers and broccoli. Add in some soy sauce and thicken with a corn starch slurry at the end. Served over rice! Eat it in the summer and you can add sugar peas and zucchini straight from the garden without adding cost. The chicken stretches great in this recipe to keep cost down! Thanks for the recipe ideas!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

That sounds GREAT, when is dinner?

[@Mama2MissMiley]

One day I didn't have enough peppers to make stuffed peppers, so I decided to make a Stuffed Pepper Casserole. I used a lb. of ground turkey, 1 onion, about 2-3 cups of brown rice, and 3-4 poblano peppers (my family prefers these over bell peppers). Brown the meat with onions and poblano peppers, add in seasonings (garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper). Mix in rice and place in a casserole dish and top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted. its really good and really stretches to feed my family with leftovers!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Sounds great, very similar to out "unstuffed" cabbage casserole, but sub peppers for cabbage ;)

[@kimwilliams1284]

Just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I also have 7 children and also feed myself as well as my husband and father in law every day. One thing I grew up on was country hash Fry cubed potatoes in bacon grease with onion and garlic, add green pepper and any seasoning you like we did salt pepper and worcestershire. Add what ever meat you have on hand, bacon sausage or ham When everything is hot through, you scramble your eggs right in with everything else. Serve it with homemade toasted bread with homemade strawberry jam. Delicious and can stretch to feed as many people as you need it to

[@candyhill88]

When I prep stuff to freeze. I put it in ice cube trays then when they are frozen I pop them in a bag. For example I chop up kale real fine so I can sneak it in food. I put it in the trays then put melted coconut oil in with it. It keeps it together. I do the same with green onions. I also juice lemons and oranges when I have a lot or I know they are going to go bad soon, then pour it in the ice cube trays.

[@mamalv1]

No or very little processed foods to add........LOVE YOU GUYS ! Thank you so much

[@shannanutt8136]

We made the Creamy Pork Hunters meal for dinner tonight and it is so good. I also have a large family and this is perfect. The best part is my 14yr old cooked it. I guided him through the steps and he did amazing! Thank you for the recipe ideas because any where we can save with this large bunch is a true blessing. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Shanna Nutt Thank you!

[@LivingOnADime]

One tip about salt. Most people and recipes use too little salt. If a recipe tastes "off" you need to add more salt. American's have become afraid of using salt and it's making everything taste bad!

[@dougandlisabeck5774]

You said it! - Lisa

[@thedomestikatedegg7378]

I think it is because of the prepared food phenomenon... most contain a lot of salt, but it isn't sea salt containing minerals, it is usually Morton's or some other kind of brand that strips all of the natural minerals out (I think they can sell those minerals to other companies?) and you are left with pure salt, which is hard on the body. So the general paradigm in the US is that salt is bad for you, but I believe if you use sea salt, complete with all of the 60+ trace minerals contained therein, you will not incur negative health results. I put a little sea salt in my water bottle in the morning to grab those minerals that we no longer get from food. It has all of those electrolytes that your body needs, without having to drink Gatoraide, which is basically crap sugar.

[@Annfam5]

Yes. And they substitute salt with Pepper and hot sauces. The true flavor if food is lost. This goes for restaurans especially. You order a meal for 10.00 let's say. The restaurant gets a very cheap cut of meat something that my dog would get sick on. They douce it with Pepper, Siracha, other hot sauces. Marinate them in that add a little lemon juice to help break down the fibers in the cheap cut if meat. Cook it up and restaurans make a mint. You are paying for inferior meat hidden by pepper, Siracha or ithwr very hot spices. Yes,I know that it is a tradition in a lot of countries but let's think about it. Those places had inferior cuts of meat. They had to use what was available to them. How did they cover up the flavor or texture, add hot spices. Salt enhances flavor, pepper and hot sauces hide flavor or alter it completely. Just some food for thought.

[@mihad2367]

Living On A Dime unless you're using quality salt like Pink Himalayan salt, adding more salt to meals is seriously unhealthy. A diet high in sodium is just a no no. Herbs and spices can add plenty of flavour without the health implications.

[@rough-hewnhomestead4751]

Here's one of our frugal family faves: Chicken Tortilla Soup--When I have leftover chicken, I shred it and put in a Crock Pot...add a large jar of salsa (extra points if you've got your own canned ;) )...a can (or home canned jar) of beans (chili/pinto/great northern, etc.) and, if I'm feeling generous, a cup or so of frozen corn kernels. Add your favorite seasonings like cumin, paprika, a bit of salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, etc. Cook on low for a few hours or on high for a shorter amount of time. You may like a bit of shredded cheese, jalapenos, crushed tortilla chips, or sour cream on each serving. Serve with corn bread or grilled cheese. Mmmmmm--we like this especially in winter.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Sounds a lot like our tortilla soup YUM

[@TheVixthemom]

Bring these back!! I miss these! Before thrive days.

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

We've been cooking a lot of the items you talked about and we love them!!! Thank you!!

[@GaGaCrazy333]

my mom does this thing she calls hobo stew, its two cans of black beans drained, two cans of corn drained, one can of green chilies, two cans of stewed tomatoes, one lb of ground turkey and one packet of taco seasoning. brown the turkey with the taco sauce, add everything thing else, and let stew until desired thickness

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Hobo or not, that sounds TASTY! Thanks for sharing!

[@simplylivinghomestead8282]

When we do sausage gravy, sometimes we will have it over fried potatoes instead of biscuits, if our potatoes are starting to go soft. We love it. Definitely going to your site and copying the recipes! Thanks for sharing!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Janice Hartenhoff That sounds really good, I'll be trying that soon!

[@lochness3224]

+Janice Hartenhoff that sounds heavenly

[@onajourneylife2242]

Hi just curious if you are small portion eaters? I barely have leftovers when I make a pound of pasta for 4 people... Lol. My kids love a recipe in the crockpot with chicken thighs 1 tsp each onion powder garlic powder basil parsley and salt and 1-2 tsp pepper and one can chicken broth. Cook on high 4 hours and shred then add 1 block cream cheese 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 c Parmesan cheese and cook on low for an hour to combine. I serve over rice. God Bless!

[@mainlobster101]

+Onajourney Life I wondered the same thing. We have 3 kids and 1 pound of pasta is just enough for us with maybe a tiny portion leftover..

[@Makeupjunki76]

That sounds so good. Tfs!

[@yvonnejohnson2109]

I have two recipes I think are low cost. 1st is chicken and corn soup and the 2nd is chicken pot pie (this is not done in a pie pan) When I make these I will cook up a whole chicken and use the water that the chicken was cooked in. To make the chicken and corn soup you need some chicken, I don't have a set amount that I put in, just go by how ever much you want. 1 hard boiled egg and a large bag of corn( or two small bags of freeze corn) you can use fresh corn to. You would need to take it off the cob. If using a whole chicken cook in a large pot cover with water for 2 to 3 hours with salt and peeper. Cover the pot to cook. Once it starts to boil turn down and simmer. Take chicken out after cooking and set aside. Add 1 medium onion diced up to broth and corn. Cook together for 1 hour. Put pieces of chicken in the broth. Add 1 hard boiled egg cut up. Next you want to make rivals. To make rivals you need 1 cup of flour and 1 egg. mix together until pea size balls of dough form. Get broth to a really hard boil and add handful of rivals at a time and stir good before adding more. Cook at a hard boil for 10 min. Then enjoy. The chicken pot pie is 6 to 7 cups of broth, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs and some shedder chicken. First you want to mix the flour, salt together. Put the two eggs in a measuring cup and beat. Then add water until it reaches 1 cup. Pour into flour and salt mixture. mix until forms into a dough. On a while flour surface( you will use a lot of flour, so it doesn't not stick to counter. Then you roll the dough out to about 1/4 in thick. cut the dough with a knife ( I use a pizza cutter) to form dough squares about 1 1/2" to 2". If to big will take longer time to cook. I put my dough squares on a cookie sheet cover with wax paper. put dough single levels on cookie sheet and cover with flour. I do this until you cant see the dough squares. Let set at least 2 hours to air dry. You can make the dough squares the day before. To make bring the broth to a hard boil and add dough squares one at a time. After you put in each piece push down and away from were you are adding more pieces. Cook for at least an hour. ( It takes longer for me to cook the dough pieces I live at high altitude.) It can take longer then an hour. Take a piece out and taste to see if done. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste. While dough is cooking. After dough is cooked add the shedder pieces of chicken and cook until chicken is warm. you can put on plate or in a bowl eat pot pie. You can use beef and beef broth in place of chicken. We are a family of 6, this gives us at least to meals on both the chicken and corn soup and chicken pot pie. You can freeze the leftover chicken and corn soup.

[@trose721]

My husband makes what he calls stuffed baked spaghetti. It's 1 box of spaghetti(or pasta of your choice) Cooked. Approx 28 ounces of your favorite sauce. Stir the sauce and pasta together place half the spaghetti in the bottom of a greased baking dish. in the center add 2 cup mozzarella cheese and your choice of small cooked meatballs, chicken or sausage cover with remaining pasta sprinkle the top with some extra cheese bake 35 minutes covered in a 350-degree oven uncover for 5 additional minutes to brown top sooooooooooo yummy and feeds a lot of hungry mouths

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+trose721 Sounds like a winner to me ;)

[@cngaedk]

Recently I threw a birthday party for my littlest, I wanted to feed everybody dinner but had very little money. I made meatball subs with chips. Bout frozen meatballs, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot dog buns, and chips. I fed about 25 people for around $15! It was great and everybody loved it! Also easy since I just cooked the meatballs and sauce in the crockpot all day.

[@cngaedk]

I also had tons of leftovers. About 2 meals worth.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

It is pretty amazing how cheaply you can feed a big crew when you put your mind to it ;)

[@GidgetSwim72]

Awesome job!!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

We make a large stock pot full of chili (we do non meat) which I freeze in quart containers. The chili is used for spaghetti sauce, taco filling, chili cheese fries, burritos, sloppy Joe's, chili mac and cheese meals.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Beth Grant-DeRoos Sounds delightful!

[@itsjustmetamz3102]

Sounds great Beth can I ask do you add anything else to it when you make different dishes with it or just use it as is when thawed?

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Tammz K When we heat the thawed chili for spaghetti we simply make the pasta as normal. For tacos its the filling and we add the tomato, green diced onion cheese etc like one would do when putting a taco together. For sloppy joes its the sloppy joe between the buns. Same with chili mac and cheese, simply cook the elbow noodles add the chili favorite shredded cheese et.

[@itsjustmetamz3102]

+Beth Grant-DeRoos sounds yummy thanks for sharing

[@clkingtx]

Chicken and dumplings are a favorite cheap easy meal around here. I do use a couple of things y'all probably wouldn't-chicken bullion, and peppered gravy mix. BUT, a very good and almost as easy recipe would be: In the morning, put thawed chicken thighs in crockpot with a generous amount of water or broth. Add salt, thyme, sage and pepper, and cook on high till chicken is falling off the bone. Take chicken out, debone and return only meat chunks to crockpot. Make recipe of homemade biscuits, and cut small(1 inch pieces) with a pizza cutter. Place the dough pieces into simmering crockpot water, and put lid on. Let it simmer till you are ready. Add cream to each bowl when serving, and adjust seasonings to taste.

[@msdeval520]

Love ALL your vids but this was fun and informative, coming from a frugal foodie! Would love to see more! And your cookbook binder looks just like mine, fat and full! Tho I only could for two now, it's great to find some awesome recipes that make a bunch for throwing the extra in the freezer for quick meals or when the gang stops by. Thanks for sharing!! :)

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+msdeval520 Glad that you liked it, we'll try to add more ;)

[@TheTessabw]

I love this, it's easy Paprika chicken 500g chicken thighs (cheaper than breasts) Two large onions Three cans of tomatoes 300g mushrooms Two tablespoons paprika Chicken stock cubes dissolved in a little hot water Then you brown the chicken and onions, add mushrooms, tomatoes, stock cubes, paprika, salt to taste. Simmer until everything is cooked, and tomato sauce has thickened a little, then serve over rice with a dollop of sour cream

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+tessa watson Perfect Tessa ;)

[@llloard]

I am really enjoying your videos. I really enjoy large family recipes because my husband have a huge amount of medical debt. Since it's just the two of us, the large family recipes allow us left overs for a couple days it's awesome and of course saving money from the grocery store. I shop at Grocery Outlet and Wal-Mart online and we save a lot of money. I'm going to check out this playlist. And I should mention we are mostly vegetarian so we really save.

[@pennyann333]

A great tasting low cost meal: 1 lb bacon, 1 onion, fried together, add 8 cups cooked rice, 1 can water chestnuts, add soy sauce, salt & pepper. Then top with fresh green onions.

[@wakeupnow2996]

Yum!

[@wendyslaby3373]

Thank you for real ideas. Long story short, we have food allergies in our household so the garbage in a box is really a bad thing. I cook from scratch all the time. It really is safer, healthier and more cost effective in the long run. I am known for turning leftovers into something new. I Like to get large roast and cook them and then do; roast with potatoes and veggies one night, pulled pork, or beef tacos the next night (depending on what kind of meat it is), or just a stir-fry with veggies and rice. Our household population is only two people but other small families might like the ideas.

[@MagnoliaWhisper]

I like the udon noodles with the vegetables you described, then to make it a meal instead of a side dish. Shred chicken breast (one breast will feed the whole family for this recipe-yes family of 9 or 10). Add peanut butter (this is going to help the chicken spread further, as it's protein and fat and so filling). Soy sauce. A little brown sugar. If you have sesame oil that's great too. If you don't no big deal. And a few scrambled eggs. I like at least one scrambled egg per every 2 people. (again protein/fat in eggs will help you use less actual chicken), I add a little soy sauce, and sesame oil to the eggs when I scramble them. I would also use 2 packages of the udon noodles like you said for a main dish. You can top with a little chili pepper if you like.. if not leave it out.

[@debbienorman9938]

Thank you!!! You guys are the best!! We love watching your sweet family. I will try all of your recipes:)

[@connied5858]

Amazing! Thank you for your videos. I have a recipe for you, I made this when my kids (4) were little. 1 pound hamburger 1 onion 2 packages Romain noodles 1 can of my home canned mix vegetables spices...your fav it changes every time I make it. Brown the hamburger and onion together and drain. Cook Romain noodles add any spices. Put all together and add mix vegetable and pow meal to feed 6. First time I made this my youngest asked what it was and of course the oldest had to try and gross him out and he called it Charzard after the pokemon. So this is cooked Charzard.

[@LibbyOnTheLabel.]

Thank you for all the budget videos. My family is growing and I love to add cost effective meals to my recipe book

[@kozykitchen4232]

Kozy Kitchen here....... Love this video!...heading to your playlist! Subscribing!

[@lemoncrinckles]

Really enjoying watching this at the end of a work day. Brad's remark, "Poof, it's done!" really struck my funny bone. Thanks guys. (:

[@Creative2xmom]

I'm totally checking out that recipe link. We live in California so our prices are higher, but all these are still economical. And we try super hard not to eat processed so this is perfect.

[@Cozy_queen19]

I'm making the change from boxed sides and processed foods to more healthy stuff, cooking from scratch. I love your recepies! I just subscribed as well. Could I use some of them on my channel?

[@karinecarde1254]

Thank you so much! You guys are too funny 😆😁. Liked & Subscribed!

[@cntrshot1]

we do a taco pie. 1#meat/1can of beans either refried or pinto/taco seasoning and biscuits. mash biscuits in bottom of baking dish to make the crust . in ur skillet brown meat with onion and peppers or use some salsa we always have home made.drain off any grease put back in skillet add beans and seasoning to meat pour this mix over the uncooked biscuits top with cheese bake and top with sourcream and more salsa

[@sandlappersue01]

I always enjoy your videos on cheap meals. God bless!

[@kellylynch3775]

We really loved the sausage noodle casserole. I need to start a recipe book like yours. It is so smart and handy! Blessings.

[@kieran161616]

a tip for the red beans and rice if you add a sliced chorizo its way better although with 9 people u might want to add 2

[@edkemper4385]

Wish I could find these recipes. Subscribed and went to your site. Couldn't find them. Wonderful couple.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

They are in the videos. you just have to pause the video ;)

[@1946pepper]

during the Holidays I buy many Turkeys while on sale 59 cents a pound, in November I bought 8, fortunately I have a deep freezer, always have turkey for company, lunches and dinner

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

That's a great deal!

[@BreakAwayHomesteader]

So, we enjoy almost weekly Barbecue Sheppard's Pie.. Simple and easy with leftovers for my wife and I to take to work the next day. It's super simple and tastes awesome! 1lb ground meat (your choice, we've tried this with ground beef/chicken/pork/rabbit - it's all good). Mashed potatoes (made with real potatoes - It's so much better/tastier than flaked boxed garbage) - the amount depends on how far you want to stretch it (for a family of three we use around 6 potatoes). Veg - Either canned corn or peas (or both!) - again the amount is for how far you want to stretch it. Preferred BBQ Sauce (we use Kraft, because it has no corn syrup in it) - Amount will vary. Cheddar Cheese - amount to your preference. So, cook meat, drain, then add can corn/peas and enough BBQ sauce for your preference to cover the bottom of your bread loaf pan / 9x9 / or full blown 9x16 (the larger the pan, the more corn/peas/BBQ sauce you'll need to put in it. You want the mix to look kind of like sloppy joe/manwich thickness. Make your mash at the same time. Boil potatoes until done. Mash (add your preferential seasonings - I prefer ranch dressing) - Again make as much as you need to cover the bottom layer on the pan at least 1 inch. Cheese - you can do this two different ways - Before or After Baking. Before - if you have sliced cheese it will be layed out under the potato layer. Or After which is a part of description below. first BBQ/Veg layer will be added to the bottom of the pan, then the potato layer. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350. Open the oven and cover with a layer of shredded cheddar. Return to oven for 10 more minutes. Pull from oven and serve. Sounds lame, but it's a great meal. Respectfully, BreakAwayHomesteader

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+BreakAway Homesteader I love the idea, now I'll have to figure this out from scratch, we are even making our own cheese these days! ;)

[@sharedhomestead5754]

Krista you look fabulous today. great video.

[@jan-roarbernhardsen7626]

A lot of tasty recepies. And soo smart to save a lot of money, but still eat good and tastefull food. Thanks

[@smitty9306]

The creamy Pasta, sausage, and tomato pasta is awesome. It is one of our favorites. In fact I am making it tonight.

[@MyKitchenCorner]

CHRISTA, I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH....... MY HUSBAND WILL ONLY EAT MEXICAN FOOD, AND DISHES HIS MOTHER COOKED, BUT IF I AM MAD I'LL COOK NON MEXICAN DISHES, I WILL CHECH OUT YOUR PLAYLIST....... YOU AND YOUR HUBBY WERE FUN TO WATCH.... NEW SUBBIE HERE......

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Thanks Corner, we really appreciate it!

[@essemsween818]

I LOVE the fact that your recipes are not - "add a can of ..." then "a box of..." and WHAT is the US fascination with ' Campbell's Cream of Chicken/Mushroom/Celery?' I reckon the company would collapse if you all stopped buying those three cans. lol

[@traceyzvirblis4909]

Essem Sween I agree! I tried a recipe once asking for a can of cream soup & no one in my family could eat it, it was incredibly bland & such a let down after taking the time cooking it, not to mention I was very upset at the cost I'd wasted! The cans of cream soup here in Queensland Australia are over $2 a can....definitely not frugal for one ingredient.

[@essemsween818]

Tracey Zvirblis It's very expensive here too Tracey and it's MADE HERE so no import tax to drive up the price. I don't buy it because if I'm going to open a tin of soup, I want quick & easy & already made. Open - Tip into bowl - Nuke in microwave - eat!! Lol No filling up & scraping out tins of gloop !

[@DVHomestead]

I made homemade pizza last night- I took string cheese and put it in the crust! I made homemade stuffed crust pizza and it was delicious! now that you guys are making your own mozzarella, you may want to try that!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+DV Homestead We did, it's not perfect yet, be we are getting closer with every try ;)

[@DVHomestead]

+Big Family Homestead very nice!

[@paulabrogan707]

1lb sausage or ground meat of choice 2bags frozen mixed vegies garlic salt pepper and your sazon lb spaghetti or pasta of choice cook all mix together i add a can of diced tomatoes to mine feeds army for about 5 bucks no nasty stuff in it simple cheap easy and quick

[@arlh2309]

I enjoy your videos. I don't have kids yet, but I do like to meal plan. thanks! 👍

[@saraceballos3935]

They all sound good. Will have to try them all. Thanks.

[@329crys]

I always love your vidoes but these types are really very helpful..thank you both so much for taking your time to help us along and educate those of us making ends meet it really is so appreciated..you guys are awesome!!!! God belss!!!!!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Crystal Wengenroth (stayathomemomma) Thank you for your kind comment ;)

[@amyq992]

One thing we like is Beefaroni Wish I could take credit but it's from Galonamission.com. 1 lb of hamburger 1 lb of macaroni tomato paste, tomato sauce basil, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley.

[@TheLutzFamily1]

You guys are such foodies. Love it! Also, watching some of these videos from you and others I realize how much my husband and I really overeat (mostly him LOL).

[@TheFrugalArtist1]

You need to see your ideas...or a cookbook..along with a meal planning inserts...along with tips etc.

[@mcastillo1608]

I just found your channel! I've watched several of your videos and love them. You guys are AWESOME!! I'm glad you mentioned sazon and sofrito...being Puerto Rican, all the food my mom cooks has sofrito and sazon (LOVE). I just made a sazon this morning without the MSG! God Bless you and your family.

[@CleoSerene]

I have the same recipe system! I try the recipe as written the first time then I make adjustments and write it on the recipe. Love this video and the recipes.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+CleoSerene That's how we roll too ;)

[@karend435]

Y'all need to make a cookbook and would love to see more about meal planning and shopping

[@annahimes830]

I love the idea of a recipe book. this is a great idea.

[@OurLifeinLouisianaLovingit]

Thanks I love getting dinner ideas from you

[@cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269]

I am curious about the glass you were sipping from. I need to fix one up for myself to avoid using plastic water bottles, but enclosed so my furry critters don't think it is their water bowl. BTW, I'm here because of Bill and Elizabeth, Tinyhouse Prepper. I can't wait to try some of the recipes you have suggested. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks so much. This is right up my alley!

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Comal, just a regular walmart cheapie glass... nothing fancy ;)

[@cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269]

Ok. I'll look for one! Thanks!

[@pattimincher4201]

I really try to avoid pasta , cream sauces , and starch vegetables from our diet. I will have to check out your recipes further to see if anything fits for me.. I try to serve at least 50% of our meal as a fresh vegetable depending what is in season or what I have in the canning closet.

[@withlovepixie1482]

patti mincher I imagine that's insanely expensive for a large family.

[@mimad57]

@@withlovepixie1482 treating lifestyle related diseases is more expensive than eating healthy.

[@debora3377]

This is perfect, I love frugal recipes. Thank You.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+debora mitchell Thanks Deb ;)

[@MetalScrappinChick]

I just discovered your channel when searching up meal planning. Could you tell me please if you've ever done a video of your recipe binder, like a walk through of the different sections and maybe your favorite recipes? I'm trying to put together my own binder, but I'm so indecisive as to what categories I want to use.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Sounds like a plan, thanks for the suggestion ;)

[@followerofchrist5800]

Y’all had me at sofrito and Sazon! As a Puerto Rican/Cuban I use this as a base in a lot of the recipes I make.

[@kerkis7669]

I made my own cook book using a 3 ring binder and the clear plastic sleeves it's not as big as urs but is a work in progress about 20 pgs with 2-4 recipes in it

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Clifford Roy Gotta start somewhere right bro?

[@annkruml]

great video. your cookbook looks like mine even the tab named. I had to start dividing them into different binders. lol the recipes you called out I have also except the dry mixes you were talking about. do you have a video on those? I didn't think how much I was saving too by making things from scratch until you broke it down. do you guys have a recipe for canned BBQ sauce? that's more savings too. I canned 8 pints a couple months ago. or maybe making homemade noodles are good too.thanks for sharing.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+annette rumley No, but that would be a good recipe to have on hand ;)

[@cindyc.1572]

Great ideas!!!!

[@ellenfisher6341]

I love left over sausage gravy over fresh slices or chunks of fresh tomatoes!

[@sasje25021976]

also.. pan fry some cut up sun dried tomatoes in olive oil with garlic onions fresh ground pepper... dress cooked pasta with it.. serve with fresh cut basil and side salad.... go fancy and add (can of) tuna while pan frying

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Saskia G Sounds delicious!

[@wakeupnow2996]

OH WOW! Sounds amazing!

[@ukeelady]

Have you published a cookbook or ilk? New subscriber here- I'll check your playlist! ✌

[@sasje25021976]

I used to make a pasta dish when on very low income.. it's NOT a looker.. but pan fry mushrooms, onions and garlic.... add chopped tomatoes... .. add cream cheese till it melts... garnish with fresh cut parsley/chives/whatever suits you and eat with cooked pasta... .. my kid didn't like mushrooms.. so I just chopped them very fine.. he didn't notice :-) because of the tomatoes it turns .. pinkish.. again.. not a looker.. but still yum

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Saskia G That does sound really good, thanks for the share ;)

[@JenninKanata]

can you take same pictures of the finished recipe and how much you feed your family as my family of 4 eats 750-900g of pasta for spaghetti etc with leftovers sometimes ( we serve salad with spaghetti and sometimes bread). a 500g pkg isn't enough and some of our pkgs are 900 or 750 when I use the 900 one I purposely cook it to have planned leftovers for lunches etc.

[@Vintagebeliever]

Great ideas... even for empty nesters on a budget! :)

[@lilac2484]

Do you have a video about the udon noodles. Sounds great, also did you use sesame seeds or oil. Thanks great videos.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

No video yet, but we LOVE them ;)

[@vickywoodanhorses4257]

I have a 3 ingredient recipe that is cheap and goes far. Hamburger, macaroni, and cream of mushroom soup or you could probably use your soup starters. That is the base you can add what you want like onions, garlic, what ever.

[@pattycake5643]

hamburger pork & beans bbq sauce and wala. yummie with corn bread. can add peppers vegtables whatever is good with bbq sauce on it

[@pattycake5643]

are pork&beans considered a nasty? I do get the vegetarian kind. cuz my husbands allergic to pork. I do know that and bbq sauce has loads of sugar but there is a way to make them from scratch I'm sure

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Not here... everyone I know loves them...

[@Jaydit7]

Speaking of Hamburger Helper..i found this article from "Chickens in the Road", and haven't bought a boxed mix, since: chickensintheroad.com/farm-bell-recipes/homemade-hamburger-helper/ chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-hamburger-helper/ the second link goes into more detail. I live alone and keep track of my pantry and fridge...plan my meals for the week. I go to the store once a week, just to get out of the house! I love your videos, and your positive attitude....

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Very cool, thanks for sharing Judith!

[@Jaydit7]

You are very welcome!!

[@amyashcraft98]

I have made the soup it is so good. Thanks for the recipe.

[@crazyldy002]

It is called SOS the sausage and gravy over biscuits but you can also use beef burger instead of pork . just a thought is all :-)

[@draco3113]

what do you guys feed your chickens? we have 25 chickens for eggs and end up spending more money on their feed than what free range eggs are worth.

[@Sonny0276]

great video. thanks for posting.

[@agentaemme]

I would love to copy so many of your recipes and make my life a whole lot easier... BUT with my having celiacs and my daughter being allergic to dairy... it makes it hard to do the whole cheap and easy route sometimes.

[@LadyJennivieve]

Macaroni and bacon bake (I'm Australian, so measurements are metric...1 tbsp=20ml, 1 cup=250ml) 350g macaroni, cooked 2 leeks, chopped 6 rashers shortcut bacon 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 1/2 cups milk 100g cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 20g grated Parmesan cheese 20g breadcrumbs Pinch of cayenne pepper Serves 6 Preheat oven to 180° C. Sauté leeks, bacon and butter until the leeks soften. Stir in the flour. Take of the heat and slowly (to avoid lumps) stir in the milk. Put back on the heat and bring to the boil. Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream and turn off the heat once melted. Put macaroni in an oven proof dish of an appropriate size. Pour the source over (you can stir the two together if you wish). Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper and sprinkle over. Bake for 30-40 minutes. This cooked recipe is also suitable for the freezer.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+LadyJennivieve That sounds amazing, I'll have to give it a try!

[@LadyJennivieve]

+Big Family Homestead looks like I missed out a few chopping and grating instructions, but I'm sure you can figure it out ;)

[@melindalloyd3805]

I don’t know if your see this where do I find this recipes some sound really good

[@BreakAwayHomesteader]

Ranch Potatoes - Make mashed potatoes as you normally would. Instead of adding any seasonings/butter/milk, add a bottle of ranch... It's the only way we eat mashed potatoes any more. Respectfully, BreakAwayHomesteader

[@dollyperry540]

I loved the dinner ideas. I grew up in a large family and have had similar meals to those you recommend. However I'm hoping you serve more veggies than you talked about...So I'd love to know how you deal with having green veggies for the non-growing season. :)

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Dolly Perry We do, we grow a lot here... fresh baked bread nearly every day too ;)

[@smcarney]

Looks just like my recipe book!! 3" wide binder...

[@deepowell1167]

Are those recipes something that you could share so we can print them?

[@hart796]

Great recipes! You should make an electronic Cookbook e-book.....I would buy it

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Roger Hart Thanks Bro! Maybe if we think we have enough good ideas to justify a good deal ;)

[@tinacrapson5640]

What is that background music? Is it from Sleepless in Seattle? I liked it so much, I must admit, I got distracted from your conversation.... had to rewatch :)

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

+Tina Crapson Funny, I don't know- It's a production library song that can be used legally without paying additional royalties, I got it from a company called "Digital Juice"... I THINK it's called "Sunny". ;)

[@blondizsmilz]

If you made a cookbook, I would buy it!!!! :)

[@frugalnanny]

I have done some of these things for most of my (Southern) life, however I am gluten intolerant and thank God I now know that after years of being sick. what do you offer for someone like me?

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Sorry Nanny, don't know much about gluten free. It's funny though, I know that the commercial food system kills pretty much all of the nutrition in most store bought food as a trade off for shelf-stable and predictable behavior, most of the friends that we have that say they are lactose intolerant can (and love) our raw unprocessed milk without any digestive issues... I wonder if it's because all of the enzymes and "stuff "that makes food good for our bodies is killed out of it by big food producers???? Just thinking...

[@frugalnanny]

I agree with all you say and live a very, very whole foods living foods, fresh foods life style. I make lacto fermented foods for the enzymes we need. I am working on a garden even as we speak. thanks a lot for the videos they are very up beat.

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Thank you Nanny, glad to hear the garden is in full swing!

[@Amandafromappalachia]

I was spending about $600 a month on groceries for my family of 3. I was making things like ratatouille, chicken Parm, etc. things that were not cheap! Now fast forward a year after being angry that No one really ever ate - i make simple, cheap but healthy dinners cut my bill in half and everyone eats. Imagine that!!