CHEAP Meals When You Have No Time! BETTER Than Take Out!

[@robinricart3155]

My kids always loved when I mixed the shredded carrots and canned pineapple in orange jello as an school snack

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I’ve never heard of that!!!

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

Thank you for sharing with us yet again. Your humanity shines through and what you find “comedic” is why I enjoy your content so very much. REAL LIFE is messy, complicated, and you find joy in the lessons learned. I cherish your posts!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You’re so sweet. Thank you 😍😍😍

[@sarahconnor64]

I like to add baked beans to my bbq potatoes. It adds more fiber, protein, and a lovely creaminess!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Oooooooohhhhhh. That sounds so good! I’ll have to try it!

[@Becca-oi1hq]

I love your videos thank you! You are such a good person, it’s nice to have wholesome content on KZbin. Some people really have special gifts and you are one of them! You are always radiant and that’s a quality not many people have these days!❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

How sweet. I’m sure I don’t deserve those words but they made me feel good. Thank you!

[@yvettegerry9862]

I haven’t made carrot salad in years it looks great ! Th@nk you ! 🌸🦋🌸

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

It was yummy!! Enjoy!

[@telmrtdl]

We love you too, Lori! I am in a busy season of life with end of year activities plus we are moving into our new house. Our meal plan tonight is sloppy joes. I have chicken for the crock pot. I am cooking it overnight to make quick chicken pot pie and chicken tacos this week. It makes the week so much better when I plan ahead.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Congrats on your new house!!! How exciting! I know it’s a lot of work. You’re doing great having a plan! ❤️❤️

[@rhondabarnes1702]

Everything looked delicious. Thank you for sharing. God bless. 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you so much!

[@allyrooh3628]

Pressure canned homemade beef/veggie soup or chili is our go to. I also have canned hamburger that makes spaghetti or taco soup so quickly. Our super fast meal- hot dogs sliced & browned, add that to baked beans with a touch of brown sugar. Great lunch

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

❤️❤️❤️

[@frugalcreativeliving]

I love that you included the grilled sandwich flip fail! It reminds us all that perfection is not a requirement of good cooking!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ha! Well. I make a lot of oopsies around here 😂

[@muwgrad1987]

Thank you for another great video. I started keeping a white board list of possible dinners in my kitchen about a year ago, and it has really made a difference in reducing takeout. Now it's a once-in-a-while treat, not even weekly or monthly! I am looking forward to making some carrot salad this weekend!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

What a good idea!

[@annieoeth5617]

It started as a way to keep track of frozen leftovers. I’m an empty nester so I often freeze half a recipe for later. This way I know what’s in the freezer!

[@gaynellparker3505]

Everything looked great!❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks!

[@tammifields4142]

Really Enjoyed the video!😋😋 Just subscribed....Thanks for your tips and Yummy ideas!💞

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you!!

[@gensguineas]

that carrot and raisin salad looks so tasty!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I loved it!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

The small than your pinkie carrot can be three things that I can think of, off the top of my head- 1. It might be the variety. I had some carrots that were naturally smaller and I grew them in pots. 2. Carrots, I believe, need well aerated soil. And 3. You Might be harvesting them too soon. Good luck with this year’s harvest! Go to soup recipes: chicken noodle, mushroom, pasta e fagioli kale and white bean and roasted cauliflower. I also like hand kneading my bread. I feel more connected to the food. Great recipes, Lori! 💖

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks! I’ll try to remember. Although I have almost accepted to the fact that I can’t garden like a lot of folks. Maybe this will be my year 😂

[@lisaremy4817]

Good recipe ideas Lori. I really enjoy your videos. ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you!!!!

[@susans9491]

Your home made bread looked delicious! Our boys are away at school so for now there are just two of us and I just made beer bread (we had a tenant move out of one of our rentals and leave behind cases of beer, I’m trying to find ways to use it up!) so I’ll have to wait a couple of days. I’ve shied away from bread making because in the past my breads have been pretty heavy and dense, but this looks do-able! I’m also going to get brave and try carrot raisin salad. I don’t recall ever eating it but we do love carrots so it’s worth a try! I just love the homey chat and the honesty of your channel. Thank you so much for all you do!❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Let me know how it turns out! Thanks for the encouraging words ❤️❤️

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Beer cheese soup ❤

[@susans9491]

@@n.a.garciafamily great idea!

[@ivonneperez88]

I am curious about the carrot salad!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You’ll love it!!!!!

[@lanadixon1822]

We keep pressure canned beef, chicken and pork on the pantry shelf. It is so easy to pull together a meal in no time when we can just open a jar of meat. I keep a canister of Pioneer brown gravy mix on hand and some of that with a jar of beef shredded into it over potatoes, noodles of rice is very quick and delicious. The pork gets shredded with BBQ sauce for a quick meal. The chicken can be easily used for casseroles or soup or chicken salad in no time.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Great tips!!

[@angelanderson4378]

I love carrot slaw (no raisins as I am not a fan)! My grandma used to make it and so I love it even more because it makes me think of her. ❤ I love to have quesadillas or a clean out the fridge soup in a pinch when I don’t feel like cooking. Or a pasta dish with my home canned Italian sausage crumbles. So fast, more economical and definitely more satisfying than fast food! Also this is a trick I have been doing recently and it makes pasta nights even easier: I get a couple of loaves of Italian bread and slice it up, then I make a garlic butter and spread it on each slice, stack it all back together and put it back in the bag and freeze it. Then that is one less thing I have to do at dinner time, I just take out the amount I need, broil it and viola! Garlic toast!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

What a great idea!!!!!!! I may have to share that in a future video!

[@josephhoag2366]

Thanks for the bread recipe. It looks like it makes a good sandwich loaf....Carla H.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Hope it turns out for you!

[@cynthiamccoy845]

It's just me I have to cook, and The bbq chicken potato is one I want to try. Thanks. I am also challenged at times flipping a sandwich lol

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Glad I’m not alone 😂

[@sherrigrubbs1116]

What is the music you used at the beginning of this video? Love it! Also really appreciate all your ideas presented on the alternatives to fast food!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Let me check my computer and I’ll get back with you….

[@rachelfrost]

Stir fry is really quick. I cut pork or chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir-fry it in my wok. I add a bag of frozen stir fry veggies and homemade stir fry sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, crushed red pepper, garlic, brown sugar, and cornstarch). I serve it over rice. I use brown rice, and this all comes together in just over 30 minutes. Homemade spaghetti sauce also comes together in less than 30 minutes, and pasta doesn't take long to cook.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Yum!

[@amanditabonita]

I made smash burgers at home the other day. Sop easy and delicious. I used ground beef from aldi. I think it was less than 9 dollars to feed my family of 3 including meat, bun, and cheese.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Wow! That sounds great

[@ka6148]

I don't fast food ever Even under pressure(been gardening all day, cutting, bucking or stacking wood) We rely on big batches home grown greens, veg salad, quinoa salad, and home grown burgers, steak, chops We don't do chicken in summer normally Alot of sourdough bread cruises though the house during the summer.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Good for you!!

[@btolson66]

What kind of food processor do you use for the carrots?? I love shredded carrots ❤ and am frustrated by using a box grater. Absolutely love making leftovers mashed potato soup for a quick dinner or lunch. Sometimes turn it into broccoli cheddar if I have stuff

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I have a kitchen aid food processor. It works great and I got it at the thrift store. I am seeing a lot there lately. Also, the shredder attachment for the kitchen aid works really good. I think I linked that in the description.

[@brendaowens2466]

I would put some pineapple in my carrot salad.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That sounds really good!

[@jillgott6567]

You have 2 adults , 2 teens and a young child why not share the cooking duties ? Would your husband be willing to take on a weekend meal with help from your little guy ? Cheeseburgers cooked on a grill or in a grill pan, 2 bagged salads, and a side of an apple or orange. Your daughter's could each plan a simple meal and work together to cook it. A goal would be them .asking dinner for the family once a week. A. Making Bean Burgers adding in minced onion, and peppers can be frozen until they are needed. Just pull them out of the freezer and heat. B. Roasted Carrots are easy to make. Peel, wash, place in a bowl with seasonings and oil then place on a cookie sheet or oven safe fry pan and cook around 20-25 minutes at 350. Turning them once. While cooking cut up a Cucumber and Tomatos for a quick side.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That’s so funny you say that because I just talked to Kelsey about taking over some of the meal duties for the summer. They both enjoy cooking and do cook on a regular basis ❤️

[@karenwilder823]

Your biggest baked potato had green skin. Best not to use these for baked potatoes. This can cause gastrointestinal problems. Some experts recommend not eating the potato at all even if you peel it. I still use it and have not noticed us getting sick from a peeled green potato. Just thought it might be helpful to bring this to your attention. I will definitely try your BBQ potato meal.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

thank you! I didn’t see the green! 😬😬😬 I try to avoid them but I didn’t even notice!

[@ka6148]

Don't you have a cow ? Make that sour cream girl!!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I have tried and it keeps turning out gross. I guess I need a new method. So teach me how!

[@ka6148]

@@homemadesimplewithlori I bring our heavy cream to 86° then add 1/8tsp mesophelic starter let set 30 seconds, stir, pour into jar, seal jar set in cooler fill cooler with warm water to 2" up jars, close cooler allow to set 12-36 hrs

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ok! I need to get me the starter. Someone said you could use commercial sour cream but it just didn’t do right.

[@ka6148]

@@homemadesimplewithlori I have heard you can also use sour cream, greek yogurt, and clabber culture

[@madelineeverritt8874]

My husband likes putting pineapple in his carrot salad. Interesting! I dont like pineapple.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Oooooooh. That sounds yummy! I love pineapple, too!