BUDGET MEAL IDEAS ~ 4 CHEAP FAMILY DINNERS #1

[@jackieblakemore56]

You are a very good cook!! Thanks so much for sharing all your recipes and information!! Xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you 😊

[@frankelly9773]

Very interesting Victoria, some cheap and easy recipes to follow. Thank you. Love from Franx

[@jeanwalker3752]

What a great video Vicky, such appealing meals, quick and easy to make and clear instructions. Keep these videos coming. Xxxx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you! I will do!! Xx

[@sheilathomas8528]

Loved the budget meals, more please. Thanks for sharing.

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Ah thank you! I enjoyed filming it too 🥰

[@deeferry6520]

Great budget meals Vicky, especially that smoked mackerel risotto. That bacon would be great with beans n sausages. 1 or 2 cans baked beans, however much sliced smoked sausage or hot dog sausage and that cooked crispy bacon, cook it altogether in one saucepan and serve with either toast for lunch of mashed potatoes for tea (great meal for the camper van). Can't wait for the next episode, thanks for sharing x

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Oh I love that idea, cheesy mashed potatoes and baked beans is honestly my last meal request 😂 it’s the ultimate comfort food 🍲

[@rachelwhite4320]

Really enjoyed this, doing all of the dishes for definite 👍🏼 xx

[@gillianrobinson9082]

Great vlog you made it all look so easy going to do the risotto I always do mine on the hob but you have to stand there and add the water.❤️

[@Victoria_Foulger]

I can’t be bothered with all that, it tastes just as good in my opinion 🤪

[@locket5312]

Great ideas! I’m here, a-few months later,because I heard so much about the 75p bacon and have to say-I’m as impressed as you sounded 😊

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Haha 😂 I did go on about it a bit didn’t I? It’s very handy though 😄

[@joanmckee3906]

Well you hit the nail on the head with those delish meals Victoria. People are feeling the pinch. Veg Frittata is what I made today in my frying pan using up 3 Rashers and all the veg I had in the fridge. Ideal with salad and brown soda bread. Jx

[@happyJan2516]

Just found your channel, love your videos and recipes, have subscribed 😍🤗😉xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you! So glad you are sticking around 🥰

[@MumandDadto10]

Brilliant as always xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you!! Xx

[@wendydavidson5191]

Those were great meal ideas thankyou loved the dogs snoring 🤣🤣xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

She’s so loud 🙈

[@nancyculp6968]

The water comes out from not have enough space for the meat to crisp up, from over crowding the pan. The fat you cut off would have added more flavor. You can always drain the bacon after it is crisp. If you add it to your baked beans with some diced green bell pepper, onion that has been sautéed in the drippings then add in the cooked bacon along with some brown sugar, dab of mustard, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce will yield a delicious product to be served along chicken, fish, pork or beef. If you use a baking potato, like a russet ( couldn’t tell if that is what you used from lighting), the best way to get that wonderful crisp texture on outside and fluffy inside is to gently poke the potatoes with the point of a knife, all over, then rub the potatoes with some oil all over…then sprinkle with some salt. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for around an hour. Same amount of time needed to bake your baked beans. Put a small pork roast( that has been seasoned and browned) in a slow cooker with a cubed onion, a 12 oz can of soda ( preferably coke or root beer), and a bottle of barbecue sauce. Cook on low for 4-6 hrs. You want it to fall apart. Pull the meat apart, then add some more of your favorite barbecue sauce and serve on hamburger buns. Most or all lot of Americans like a coleslaw on the sandwich. Also, you can make the twice baked potatoes up before baking and place on a cookie sheet and freeze individually for when you want/ need one and there isn’t time to make them. If you want to stretch your potatoes even further make the twice baked filling and place in a freezer/ oven proof baking disk and dollop with some pats of butter. Cover tightly with foil and freeze. Pull out night before and defrost in fridge then bake in 350 degree oven until hot and slightly browned. You can always sprinkle with some cheese on top if you want. Take the potato skins and cut into thirds and freeze individually. Place in a freezer bag for when you have enough to make potato skins topped with cheddar cheese, green onions and crispy cooked bacon. Serve with sour cream for those that like it. Just some extra ways to stretch your products…plus, baked beans or any cooked beans can be frozen and brought out when needed. Hope this helps someone.

[@joe5387]

Always wanted to do a carbonara but it always seems complicated. You made this look so easy, will definitely be giving it a go!

[@Victoria_Foulger]

It literally takes 10 minutes, such a great recipe if you’re pushed for time xx

[@jankitteringham8483]

You’ve done a great job Vicky. Well done. 🥰🇬🇧💐

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@carolscammell3592]

Lovely meals ideas there Vicky I will try some of those recipes and cheap well done for sharing this video take care xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you, take care too 💖

[@francisraffle2948]

Loved al your meals my favorite at the moment is cheesy mash I've got done chicken left over from yesterday's Sunday dinner I'm going to make some curry and add the chicken easy tea the is only me who eats bacon so icould get cooking bacon use a bit and freeze the rest or cook if all and freeze it in portions I love your meal suggestions thank you Victoria xxxlove fran xxxx

[@deborawhittle9075]

Will definitely do mackerel risotto. One cheap meal which is one of our favourites, it's vegan from happy pear Christmas Wellington. Ingredients puff pastry,filling cous cous grated carrots, parsnips, onion and nuts condiments soy sauce veg stock herbs thyme and sage,looking up on you tube, will serve 5. Another great vlog.

[@ireneconnor1380]

Loved this thank you. X

[@juliespencer1164]

great meal ideas on a budget, they look amazing. xxx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you ☺️ xx

[@GETTKRISSED]

all looked amazing, I got some mackerel in the freezer so will definitely give that a go x

[@Victoria_Foulger]

That’s always a bonus when you already have the ingredients in! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@janoakley]

I buy frozen seafood and add that to a carbonara. Absolutely delicious!

[@cheryltom]

Your carb looked brill and no cream as it should be! I’m British but brought up in Italy . Just to let your viewers know that pancetta can be swapped out for mushrooms . Love your vlogs.🍝🍷

[@Victoria_Foulger]

I didn’t know that! My mum doesn’t eat meat so I’m going to make this for her with mushrooms 🍄 thank you 😊

[@Sazzy1985]

Always loved your channel & content Vicky very relatable & achievable, you always do good recipes & meals & admire you don't have many take aways, ive started eating so much more healthily following your channel so thankyou & your salad dishes in particular are lovely & never boring. X

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me! I’m glad you enjoy the videos 💗

[@jenniferclarke3622]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@josmith4173]

A variation on the stuffed spuds is like a gratin - layer raw spud slices, bacon and onion like a lasagne and then cover with a cheese sauce - cook covered for around an hour at 200 degrees - soooo good -?im going to look into they bacon 👍

[@Victoria_Foulger]

That’s called something isn’t it? I’m sure my mum used to make it, I’ll have to ask her x

[@josmith4173]

@@Victoria_Foulger is it? Let me know xx

[@laurietuzzato5501]

Good job. A tip, after removing the potatoes from the microwave oven either place a bowl upside down making sure potatoes are completely under the bowl. This will finish cooking the potatoes. Oh,could you cook the bacon in the air fryer? You can tell you put a great deal of thought and time producing the video. You go Girl 🤩👍🏻😉

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks for that tip!! I’ve cooked potatoes in the microwave for ever and never thought of that!! 💗

[@nataliekerr1136]

A little dash of bbq sauce cooked under the cheese on top on the potatoes skins is yummy too! Xx

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Oh definitely trying that one, thanks!!

[@staceywilliams4747]

Hi lovely meals I will be trying some of these take care 🙂

[@Victoria_Foulger]

That’s good to hear! Thank you xx

[@helenuk9582]

I always look forward to your delicious meal ideas Vicky, now I have another one for my recipe playlist, thank you! 👏🏻☺️

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you! So pleased to hear that 🥰

[@sheenamaclean8324]

Just made the risotto tonight (eating it as we speak), very good but a bit salty for me with salted mackerel şalted butter and cheese and salty stock so I would recommend low salt stock cubes,still delicious and tons of it!

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Glad you enjoyed it! I should have clarified to use unsalted butter 🙊 but I agree it definitely down need any additional seasoning. You could always use half the amount of stock cube to water to dilute it a little xx

[@sheenamaclean8324]

@@Victoria_Foulger I will do that next time, every day's s school day, lol.

[@katedixonford684]

Love this Vicky! 😍😍😍

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you!! 💖

[@kirstiemochrie3123]

Some great ideas Vicky

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks Kirstie 💝

[@bridgetsalter265]

Hi Victoria, just wanted to say full marks for these constructive, informative vlogs. As if you didn't have enough to do !!!😄 Enjoy your camping sunny days ,and all that goes with it . Be well you lovely lot 💟👍

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you, I’m so glad people are finding them useful 🥰

[@stormstorm4407]

The risotto sounds lovely, mackeral isn't something I usually eat but think I will give this a go. Aldi does a packet of grated hard cheese for 99p. There's lots of nice mackeral recipes on the John West website Victoria.🙂

[@janicerowlands5673]

Will definitely try the mackerel risotto. Love risotto but hate having to stand and add liquid so will give this a go. Thank you.

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Nobody has time for that 😂 easy all the way for me xx

[@janicerowlands5673]

@@Victoria_Foulger I passed this tip to my sister-in-law who told me she makes hers this way as does Mary Berry. Well I never knew

[@Bennett9011]

I don't even have a family to cook for - just me and I'm struggling with the prices to feed myself but these videos are fab!!

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks so much, I will make more 👍

[@gaynorprior344]

I absolutely loved these meals asked my partner because he's so fussy but yes he agreed so thanks 😊

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Always good when you can get the other half on board 😂

[@zenalapthorn2251]

Hi I’m not a fan of mackerel, what could I replace it with

[@deeferry6520]

Just try chicken and change the veggie stock for chicken stock

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Chicken is a good idea, you could also use bacon or sausage. Anything you like really, it’s good either way x

[@juliethompson5301]

Great recipes Vicky 😁 nutritious and delicious 😋 that risotto looks scrumptious .will be cooking it for sure .I would never have thought of doing risotto in the oven 🙂never apologize for the dogs their adorable ❤️

[@Victoria_Foulger]

It’s just so much less hassle and unless you are a Michelin star ⭐️ chef then I think it tastes just as good 😊

[@mohammedarfan5499]

Wow nice vlog Vikki

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you 😊

[@louisechapman4009]

The risotto looks great.

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thank you, so easy too 🥰

[@beckiiee3610]

I'm going to have try some of these they look so so good! With the bacon to slice it, I use scissors not sure if that would be any quicker? :)

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Yes definitely 😂😂 why didn’t I think of that!

[@beckiiee3610]

@@Victoria_Foulger Haha I use scissors for so much, chicken, pizza, so many different things haha

[@lisarobinson4066]

Your videos are amazing

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Aw thanks lovely 🥰

[@elizabethalexandraroberts9550]

Lovely jubbly ❤

[@carolmorgan8569]

Excellent!

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Thanks so much 💖

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

Can you please let me know where to buy that salt holder you have ?

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Hi, there should be a link in the description box but it was from Amazon x

[@tanyarosser3083]

Add half a block of cream cheese and 100ml of chicken stock to that carbonara and its the best lol and mushrooms and onions if you have them takes it to another level of delicious 😋 x

[@tanyarosser3083]

A cheap meal we had when we was a kid (that I didn't realise was cheap then!!) Was bacon, tin of vegetable soup, pasta and grated cheese. So yummy and filling x

[@Victoria_Foulger]

That soup sounds like something I’d love to try, maybe with a big chunk of warm bread 🥖

[@nicolamcauley330]

You need to be on Eat well for Less lol 😂 but not as someone needing help one of the Presenters giving the help I’m literally gonna try all of these recipes they look so good 😊

[@Victoria_Foulger]

Aw thank you 😊 it’s funny as I have been asked to go on a couple of similar programs (not as a presenter!!) but I’m way too shy 🙈 😂😂

[@nicolamcauley330]

@@Victoria_Foulger I absolutely Love your channel your meals are never boring because you tend to well I tend to stick to the same meals and then get bored so your channel has some great ideas and recipes and best of all not too hard to follow where you have to do a million things at once lol 😂 and then get lost in what you’re doing

[@serenatomlins16]

Can you make more budget meals please.

[@nicolamcauley330]

I’m sure you made a coconut pasta dish on one of the videos I’ve watched but now I can’t find it 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Victoria_Foulger]

I’m wracking my brains but can only think of a coconut chicken dish that I served with mashed potatoes. Think it was a copy cat Cheesecake Factory recipe, could that be the one?

[@nicolamcauley330]

@@Victoria_Foulger yep that’s the one it had chicken in it as well I can’t find the video of it

[@Victoria_Foulger]

CHEESECAKE FACTORY COCONUT LIME CHICKEN RECIPE & AN ANNOUNCEMENT! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3uZk2qCfc2ZrMk this one?

[@nicolamcauley330]

@@Victoria_Foulger Thank you yeah it was this one

[@Stitchgirl2002]

Hi 👋 Victoria Steve Oscar Bailey Jake Siren 🚨 Hobbs the dogs 🐶 too awesome 🤩 video as always over baked risotto smoked mackerel 🐠 Parmesan cheese 🧀 risotto rice 🌾 leeks vegetable 🌽 stock cubes garlic 🧄 granules lemon 🍋 juice 🧃 parsley 🌿 salt 🧂 and pepper 🫑 it smells good and looks wonderful chicken 🐓 nuggets egg 🥚 noodles 🍜 broccoli 🥦 mayflower curry 🍛 sauce mix

[@Emma050993]

For anyone trying to stick to a budget at the moment I would recommend trying out some meat free recipes. Anything made with lentils or beans as your main protein source is so cheap! Definitely have a search on Pinterest if you're struggling for veggie ideas x

[@gabjones476]

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[@normaryan7717]

It is so much better to cook the risotto in the oven. I'll never do it on the hob again.

[@mohammedarfan5499]

Wow nice vlog Vikki