I Made 13 Meals In Under 30 Minutes For 2 People On A $30 Budget | Delish

June set out to cook a whole week's worth of meals for two on a $30 budget. The catch? There was a 30-minute time constraint on every meal!
This week’s episode is all about time management. Ever felt like you just don't have the time to cook for your upcoming week? Well, we're hoping that maybe you can take some inspiration from June and her delicious creations!
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00-00:04:33 INTRO + HAUL
00:04:34-00:23:09 DAY ONE
00:23:10-00:33:49 DAY TWO
00:33:50-00:54:31 DAY THREE
00:54:32-01:14:28 DAY FOUR
01:14:29-01:35:16 DAY FIVE
01:35:17-01:35:59 OUTRO
CREDITS
HOST: June Xie
VIDEO DIRECTOR + PRODUCER: Julia Smith
PRODUCER: Marc Stauble
EDITOR: Zach Lennon-Simon
ART: Sarah Ceniceros
ANIMATION: Vineet Sawant
POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Philip Swift
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[@amyrosado2342]

My choice for a budget eats would be for june to visit a random home, and make mystery meals from their fridge. How awesome and inventive would that be.

[@dagmarbeeke6163]

That's actually a mega great idea

[@adrianaivancikova992]

OMG YES!! I would miss her kitchen setting, tho :D

[@stephanies.5994]

Love this!

[@tristamyers1910]

Amazing idea!

[@techplannerbabe]

Come to my home in NOLA 😊

[@ImLeoIsing]

Please don't stop making episodes of budget eats. That is the only thing I'm asking to this series and/or delish and/or June.

[@woooooooo9061]

I take it you’re a bot? 80 likes, no comments. Absolute nonsense. This channel is only about Tess, Julia and Chelsea.

[@ImLeoIsing]

@@woooooooo9061 wrong 😏

[@woooooooo9061]

@@ImLeoIsing yes of course you’re a bot or a Delish employee.

[@ImLeoIsing]

@@woooooooo9061 what's it about with you and bots? Lol I hope I can show you my hands or something. Have a nice day/night wherever you are

[@woooooooo9061]

@@ImLeoIsing I take it you’re the lassie in this vlog?

[@LaroseMatthew]

She's a comedian, a camera women, motivational speaker oh and cooks amazingly. June is one of the best things to happen to KZbin!

[@amandapeckyourfavoritereal8275]

June is life. So much joy in one person..

[@stevethea5250]

She's more than one woman

[@deerwan]

Sadly delish fired her

[@sarahbaddeley2100]

June: single handedly making me not afraid of messing up cooking. When I cooked before, I needed a recipe which I needed to follow religiously. June has taught me the fun in throwing things together and that even if it doesn't work, most things can be rescued. Low key life changing stuff.

[@sharondodge1743]

Seconded!

[@laurenjane10]

me too!

[@JasperisCasper]

its so helpful! once you experiment a bit you really learn what you like and dont like adding and how to modify things to your taste

[@Jane-pc2xr]

Same!

[@seekwisdom5102]

You are now free

[@VanillaNukaCola]

maybe it's just the chaotic energy in this episode, but the budget eats cooking style is like if you crossed a racoon with a michelin star chef, this is a compliment I swear :)

[@deaniebeanie4416]

This perfectly describes my life...

[@AlissaSss23]

A cute compliment

[@shevahauser1780]

now im picturing rocket racoon... but as remi

[@meiji4785]

Racacoonie?

[@shevahauser1780]

@@meiji4785 😂😂😂👨‍🍳🦝

[@debbied1141]

Thank you so much for choosing my suggestion from the previous video, this is exactly what I was looking for - I'm biased but this is one of my favorite Budget Eats episodes and I'm totally using the flavored rice meal prep next week. If you wanted to make this a series I know I wouldn't complain - vegetarian or vegan meal prep, meal prep on a bigger budget (still within a modest budget like $40-$50), gluten-free meal prep, all microwave meal prep, Asian-inspired meal prep, you get the idea.

[@katiadjaoued3709]

Asian inspired meal prep sounds like a great budget eats video

[@tinablow4]

There really was no meal prep majority of the video

[@tasneemshaikh4992]

I was so sure Delish would pick your idea for Budget eats when I read your comment! Yay!

[@kimberlykv4313]

I'm in!!

[@JasmineRachelle22]

I neeeed the gluten free one for my boyfriend with celiacs 😭

[@underground97]

Hearing June describe how time consuming and mentally taxing it is to create this series makes me feel a little guilty for enjoying it so much…is there a way this could be reworked to be easier on our star? Maybe another Aaron episode?

[@Tigerlilybitches]

yes, how can we give back to Queen of the Weird June?

[@ronka92]

I agree. I adore the series, but it seems like it takes so much out of our hero. There must be a way to make it easier on her. But it does really prove the point, the budgets can be so low because her labor costs are through the roof :(

[@bugbottle144]

Yeah I also noticed that 'all I want is an equitable workplace' sign on the fridge...haven't checked if it's in other videos so might be a coincidence but I hope June's getting all the rest and renumeration she deserves

[@omac3882]

Can she at least get a dishwasher..?

[@lutze5086]

Just get a camera operator and quit whinging

[@WhiteRaven696]

June should really consider making a Budget Eats cookbook with all of her favorite Budget Eats concoctions, honestly. And obviously sell it for $25 to keep the Budget theme intact.

[@margaretjames1579]

My N 5:46

[@foodkpop339]

I'm from the Caribbean, when peeling green banana, green plantains or any produce that stains your fingers, we use cooking oil to coat our palms and the knife that we're using. This helps to prevent staining.

[@jalifritz8033]

Thank you for the tip.

[@jasmin4493]

Thanks, didn't know that before !

[@Ry24fit]

The only food video on youtube that I'll spend 1.5 hours watching the entire thing! Very entertaining!

[@azianchick3529]

Exactly 👍👍. I watch the ads too lol (if they're interesting).

[@duchessbella4]

I love the long video, her energy and vibe makes it seem like 15 min vid.

[@emmayoung22]

I'm on my second watch now. Lol

[@RachelPallatin]

I didn’t even realize it was this long, because I just watch it in my free time throughout the day. I’m shook that it’s so long… I could watch it over and over!

[@chrisleegonzales9506]

yes!

[@JudithPhillips]

In the current cost of living crisis, June’s videos are invaluable aid and inspiration to help people learn that they can eat well and feed a family on a budget. Keep them coming!

[@FlickiChicki]

Unless you are like many in a food desert. This $30 would run $70 in my area.

[@seekwisdom5102]

Agree. She is very very creative and inspiring on how to use rice and beans, my absolute favorite food. If you buy/grow fresh herbs and dry them, it can make a whole world of difference.

[@owlislike]

I adore the realness of this show. Scorched wood cutting board? Have it and use it. Grating carrot stubs? Never do ( snack for me). 90 sqft kitchen with no hood vent in the summer? We sweat in small kitchen solidarity.

[@giselleduff1001]

All of these! Plus the fact that she is real about the fact that sometimes it's just darn boring and can feel like a chore, instead of smiling telling us what a breeze it is to meal prep.

[@himanginaik2682]

Finally someone announcing to world, that getting grease off plastic is hard, hate the plastic usage in weekly prep videos. S much environment risk and harder clean up.

[@leeslyrose]

I think dawn dish soap 10x platinum is the best to remove grease from plastic and all other dish ware

[@lilacfunk]

Yes but we can also just use glass meal prep containers.

[@vivianloney8826]

@@lilacfunk except for how expensive they are. Most my containers are reused plastic from groceries

[@maecarpenter6735]

Reuse glass jars.

[@___Somebody___]

@@maecarpenter6735 not practical to keep a meal in a jar

[@vadalia3860]

"Media, baby. Deception is in our genes." "Work-life balance is a myth" "I had too high of expectations... which is to say I had expectations at all" June is dropping TRUTH bombs this episode. Love it! And yay for Aaron cameo! And his Majesty of B.E. Fred!

[@briang3745]

We probably are eating microplastics Hahahahah

[@stevethea5250]

@@briang3745 why is work life a myth?

[@jessielamb6150]

I've been struggling with mental health, since I was in a motorcycle accident in March. I used to cook to cheer myself up, but couldn't use my hands for a while. When I'm feeling the absolute worst, I would watch June cook and plan what I would cook when I could. Now that I'm back on my feet, I listen to June while I cook in my own kitchen. Thankfully, my mental health is improving along with my physical ability. Thanks to June and the folks who produce Budget Eats! Y'all are wonderful.

[@cinemaocd1752]

I love how real budget eats is...your kitchen gets messy, it takes longer than you think and plating for aesthetics is annoying when it comes to washing the dishes. Never stop, June. This was great. The creativity was still off the charts. That corn/risotto pudding was like a poor man's version of a Milanese risotto that has saffron.

[@arthrodea]

The "risotto" actually reminded me more of a savory pork congee! It looked delicious.

[@blaugranamasha]

Honestly this is what meal prep means to me. Preping some ingridients, being creative and eating fresh food daily. I dont know anyone that would eat the same meal over and over through the whole week, plus the prepared meals get grosser as time passes! Also pro tip (maybe you’re already using it): when microwaving rice add a glas of water alongside the rice as some of the water will evaporate and keep your rice moist. Cant wait for your next video! 😃💖

[@legsnhipsnbawdy]

You can also put an ice cube on top! Save a dish.

[@EllieofAzeroth]

I never thought of adding a cup of water next to the rice! I always just added a splash to the rice itself. I'll definitely try that next time, thanks for the tip 😁

[@xingcat]

Just such a fun series. I really can't emphasize enough how much this has changed my approach to cooking. I have been able to stretch groceries, think outside of the regular meal box, and just embrace the weird when it comes to food.

[@anag9799]

I love love love June's honesty. There's enough "perfect" videos. But the reality is that cooking takes a toll. And that's ok. It's hard work! Her candid comments throughout the video make me love her (& Delish) even more.

[@shaymac23]

June is the best person I have found to watch on utube. I would follow her to other platforms if needed.

[@erinmorrissey2413]

I would love to see a Budget Eats devoted to "One Person Eating Through a Pound of Beans" just to see all the different things she can do!

[@rikkansi]

She has a chickpea video like that.

[@epanuoisarbre8784]

Yes! I'd love to use more beans, but the recepies seem so boring. It's just the same over and over.

[@SikfanKitchen]

Miss June’s budget eats so much! It doesn’t matter what she makes, I just love watching her process and her personality 😊

[@cc-sb1is]

YEP!

[@lisamcilvain4992]

Agree, some of these are just gross but she’s a star!

[@SikfanKitchen]

@@lisamcilvain4992 it's all perspective. Some things may be gross to you but amazing to another person and vice versa.

[@lisamcilvain4992]

@@SikfanKitchen your right👍🏻

[@TheHonorsKid]

I really love the way the ingredients get used up in the picture.

[@Tigerlilybitches]

yesss! would love for the cute illustrations to be on screen for 2seconds longer - so cute :)

[@suzannegreig3777]

Me too! It’s so satisfying for some reason.

[@robinholcombe4366]

“Spork Tender!” Probably one of my favorite June quotes of all time!

[@ashleybernstein7786]

Yo, Food 52, send June some of those fancy pots you sell. She deserves.

[@chereguevara4604]

How about a 40 dollar favourites feast episode, June gets to pick the things she likes most and has an extra ten bucks to splurge?

[@1tsjustjess]

Love this idea!

[@estherhastime777]

Yes! Especially since she's her own videographer lol they can spare an extra 10 (or 2)

[@kailiarcher]

WE LOVE JUNE!!! I love that June’s cooking isn’t necessarily focused on a recipe, but rather inspiring us to be creative and experimental!

[@rachelc586]

I was literally just thinking the same exact thing

[@ashleynoe5099]

I would love to see an episode where June buys ingredients and gives them to Julia, Chelsea, and Tess to see what they come up with Chopped style :)

[@idalaursen8935]

Tess unfortunately is no longer with Delish😔

[@gracemyer2148]

I love that the vibe during prep time is how we all really feel about meal prep instead of fake enthusiasm

[@katherinecollins6050]

This is my comfort series. I've watched every video at least 3 times.

[@courtneylangford1751]

I love falling asleep to budget eats then finishing it in the morning with my coffee. June's voice is so soothing 😌😴

[@idalaursen8935]

She is The only person in The world, including my husband and son, whom I can stand to listen to eat!

[@ellenseats3186]

Me too

[@d6187]

For me it’s antique roadshow.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

Would love to see a "budget eats - travel edition" where June creates a picnic basket one day (then hangs out at a park with Aaron) then maybe it's the perfect roadtrip snacks (and then Delish sends her and Aaron on a weekend away), then the perfect weekday hike mix.

[@carinataylor520]

June is litterally the only reason I watch this channel!

[@hannahbush9952]

Usually small kitchens depress me - but there is something so cozy and sweet about June in her little kitchen. I can imagine it is her safe space. :)

[@asterisky69]

I would love to see a budget eats where June uses British WW2 food rations and see how far she can stretch the ingredients or what inventive dishes she’ll make!

[@katiepurrry]

This is such a creative idea! I love it.

[@SingingSealRiana]

Love that!!!

[@jesss9471]

Hey June! Mashed plantains is a dish called mangu and it’s usually served with pickled onions and salami. So you did a kind of mangu/Mofongo mashup there. I dig it.

[@nathaliediaz6189]

It’s the starches of the plantains that oxidize and stain your fingers. I’m from D.R and sometimes I see some family members coat their hands with a bit of oil before peeling them. They have always told me that the starch will stain your clothes ( not sure how true this is tho )

[@antikathy]

Your spice cupboard overwhelms me, but it gave me a couple of ideas. How about a clean out the spice cupboard episode, finding ways to revitalize some of those tired spices we all seem to hoard. Or a how many spices can I buy and use and store properly for $30? You throw things in so confidently because you know what flavours will be emparted, I look at the saffron and juniper in my spice drawer and wonder why I have it. So yeah, a don't be afraid of your spice cupboard would be helpful. Much love

[@sj-el4lu]

YES THIS. As I watching, I would be like "oh yeah cumin and coriander that's cool, I'm tracking, wait what's hing? how does she come up with these spice mixtures???" It helped me realize that in cooking, the spices are very much like paints would be for an artist and I'm sure a lot of June's ideas for combinations come from intuition that's been ingrained by just cooking a lot and eating a lot, but I'd love to get a deep dive into it!

[@gabrielaquinones5143]

If u wash your hands with salt the “glue” of the plantain is going to disappear… also if u put the plantain in water (u can season the water so your plantains taste like something else) and keep it on the fridge is going to stay fresh and not brown and dry

[@michaelj9681]

The haul reveal is lowkey my favorite part.

[@meganallen6590]

It would be neat to have an episode with all the ways to make 1 item into multiple meals. Like sweet potatoes in every meal, but all different dishes.

[@oopsallbugs]

About To Eat does something similar! The host will work through like an absurdly big amount of one ingredient (like 20lbs of eggplant), using it in different ways

[@ivanamaryelle]

Budget eats is the best thing ever! But really its just June’s cooking that is the best 😍

[@MFV77]

And her personality!

[@amajeski27]

I saw that this video had dropped and was so happy. June is the only person I would watch hour-plus-long youtube videos of. :)

[@fionarama2665]

June including feeding her cat is just the most wholesome thing ever 🥲

[@estherhastime777]

You really did lots of Caribbean staple struggle/time-saving dishes just needed canned meats. I hope Delish pay's you extra for being a one woman show!

[@yuniitoda3144]

I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! I change my style of cooking because of you. I have almost no foodwaste anymore and the triple amount of fun! Love you

[@eddisianc8639]

Depression meals? For when the chronic pain/hopelessness is too much?

[@bbonkers]

"it's Media, Baby, Deception is in our Genes". Sincerity is refreshing.💖

[@mikejackson5333]

June is my only Delish watch. Budget Eats is phenomenal!

[@loveyourselfplease6842]

I took some inspiration from this show for our dinner last night. Had leftover carne asada beef so I threw some canned refried beans in a pan with the leftover carne asada cooking liquid, once they were smooth I threw in the carne asada that had tons of onion & cilantro of course. I took leftover corn tortillas & sprayed them with oil & put them under the broiler. Transfered the carne asada beans to a bowl with shredded cheese & mixed together added more cheese on top to melt with some diced tomatoes, green onion, avocado chunks & sour cream. The corn tortillas turned into perfect little tostada shells you could top or break into chips & basically make scoop nachos

[@eddisianc8639]

Proud of you! This is inventive!

[@violetrocks2934]

Wow! That sounds delicious!!

[@loveyourselfplease6842]

@@violetrocks2934 it was very yummy I highly recommend

[@maecarpenter6735]

Sounds yum!

[@Mindfulaffirmations369]

Different country themed budget eats! I really enjoyed the Lunar new year one.

[@agnieszkaklos9485]

Yes!!!

[@keaghanb]

Budget Eats: Grilled A summer staple for us is some type of grilled component or full meal to keep the heat of the oven and stove out of the house

[@KNPrince]

I just want to say thank you June... Many nights you have helped me get through some pretty serious depression.. Watching you helps take my mind off negative thoughts... Your voice is very soothing too. Keep up the great work!

[@cherieb5451]

Loved seeing Aaron again!! He’s the perfect yin to her yang.

[@elilivizfan]

im like half an hour in w no aaron in sight and was genuinely concerned id missed a breakup 😭

[@ShannelleArmstrongFowler]

@@elilivizfan me too!!

[@tiffanyx8577]

@@elilivizfan I thought they were broken up, “Thank you friend.” (Which is fine, it’s her life)

[@lindamon5101]

Nope.

[@heatherburrell8412]

Fight me…… you always make me smile…..life stops to watch June …..every time …… no joke life STOPS to watch June

[@christinapetty6516]

Great episode - as always. And Fred is looking amazing! His fur is so luscious and he’s holding some weight. I feel like you have turned his health around 180 deg from when you adopted him, June. Go Fred’s Mom!

[@EllieofAzeroth]

I can't believe people think the servings are usually too small. These are always reasonable helpings. Just because it's America doesn't mean we always have to gorge ourselves people 😭

[@Pigeonmanbaby]

The queen of cooking does it again! Im a student and would love to see an episode for hosting a party on a budget

[@rockpooladmirer]

one way to do so is potluck style, for food :)

[@psymompa]

🎉 I'm always up for a Budgets Eats with June.

[@J_Hun.]

This woman should’ve won a major award, a long time ago

[@carneson3996]

I love how down-to-earth she is, much more relatable than most influencers.

[@moonlit_maha]

The risotto actually looked so much like haleem hehe. Also, i didnt know instant pots could air fry! How about a week of air frying?

[@matheusteixeira1450]

Rice, beans and plantains sounds like my usual brazilian everyday meal.

[@sofialeon5547]

In CR its called Mancha, and it is part of a liquid that the plantain drips when being peeled, doing it under water will prevent that from happening.

[@Slapchop721]

My favorite Budget Eats so far- love the food prep vs. meal prep. I will be making a few of these (or variations with what is in my fridge/cupboard). Give June a raise- we need this kind of genius, especially in this economy.

[@TheHonorsKid]

Also june should go on Chopped, she would win every time.

[@garyolson1644]

Love it June. My recommendation for Budget Eats would be an episode where you feature Prepper Pantry food items. It has become such a trend and people are looking for creative ways to use their 'stockpiles'. You have already done such great variety with many of the staples so I think an all prepper pantry episode could be cool. Oats, Wheat, Rice, Beans, Honey, Canned Meats and Veggies, Dehydrated Foods, Freeze Dried Foods, Pressured Canned and Water Bath canned items, etc.

[@TheBLGL]

Hoarders are calling themselves “preppers” now? Lord help us all.

[@alijane6675]

I’d like to stay as far away from all things ‘prepper’ as humanly possible now that the pandemic is coming to an end, but that’s just me.

[@gypsylife7822]

Great idea! Everyone has some shelf stable foods to use up!

[@AnxiousGary]

Yeah I'd love to see an all shelf-stable episode.

[@nekolee6133]

I COMPLETELY agree with June - Lays Stax are Da Bomb! Their look, flavor, and texture outshine Pringles by LEAPS AND BOUNDS! A high five to you June, my Stax Sister!

[@esm1817]

June cooks like I do...clean out the fridge, toss a bunch of rice and beans in the bowl, and eat a happy, warm, cheesy bunch of mush. She spices it better and presents it better. And I love it.

[@juliamatlack9285]

I love June, how you use IDEAS for meals, not being super picky about the authenticity of the original foods. ❤❤❤❤. Real life is something we just have to do bcuz it’s not easy like “tv life” makes things out to be.

[@SocaMusicLova1]

I don't know the science behind the plantain oxidation on the hands but my St.Lucian granny always taught us to put oil on our hands prior so it doesn't stain our hands. It works

[@ningamrainam2961]

I want budget eats episode every week but it just makes me realize that it'd make June eat on budget the whole time 😅. Also I prefer the normal kinda budget eats where June's not on time restraints cuz she's more creative and calm. This episode was great but just too much of beans n rice.

[@FlickiChicki]

Beans and rice are a normal base meal for many people. I survived years on that.

[@lindamon5101]

Beans and rice fueled many a rEVOLution.

[@lorischutz4958]

They also allow for the larger serving size and kept food cost low which allowed for other ingredients.

[@missleb3537]

I LOVE LOVED THIS EPISODE!! I watch all June's lives and can't get enough of her but this episode she truly shines and found her stride. She is so entertaining and creative. Love you June🥰 and these rice recipes... yes pls!!

[@joannegiovanna]

Yaaaaaaaay you’re back! Genuinely the only person I’ll watch an hour and a half long video for!

[@jerim4543]

Hi June, your videos inspire me. I just spent the last two days prepping for next week's heatwave. Everyone's favorite store (Mango Rico) had two sleeves of garlic for $1 this week, so of course I bought two. Then my roomie bought two more! They were all in a use immediately state, so I now have two quarts of peeled garlic in my freezer. Wow did that take forever, but also fulfilling to have SO MUCH garlic ready to use. I wish I had thought to confit some. Next time. I hear you on the packaging issues. Those designers deserve a special place in the afterlife next to people who create kitchens for LeBron James when most women are 5"4'.

[@Urshloo]

These are my comfort videos, i rewatch them all the time waiting for the next one lmao. This one was ~chefs kiss~ thank you june

[@ladyg6654]

June is just the sweetest, genuine, most down to earth person I've seen cooking on KZbin. Watching this from the UK whilst I'm sick and this is cheering me up and giving me some inspiration. Thank you budget eats and June (and Fred and Aaron :))

[@Meleatswell]

Never have i seen june cooking that fast in my life , that's hilarious. Thank you for keeping it real, june ❤ we're all going tasmanian devil in the kitchen sometimes ..

[@leniposthorn6461]

I just love junes relationship to food! So much appreciation, knowledge and lots of looooveee! thanks for always inspiring ❤

[@MrRandyvan]

The firmness of the pressure-cooked bean is a real problem. I noticed the same problem in slow cookers as well. Lucky for me, I ran across an article addressing this issue, and for some reason (it has to do with the presence of steam) if you cover the surface of your beans with a sheet of aluminum foil, the beans will come out perfect.

[@MonkeyLuv127]

Great episode. Aaron was hilarious. Fred was adorable. The spinach dip would be great as a pasta sauce. The other dips seem like they'd be nice on a sandwich. June, you are amazing.

[@favouriteK]

One interesting trick I learned about onions is if you cut it and then put it in a bowl with water, it'll take the sting out. So like I'll cut it in half, put the cut half down in a bit of water, and let it sit. I usually go overnight, not sure the minimum length.... but when I pull it out and cut it, no crying! Works with every onion ever, promise :D

[@amybee509]

So, I saw those dips and thought, raw veggies would probably delicious dipped in those... and that dilly one, blend in some plain greek yogurt for a weird (but probably delicious) tzatziki that can go on everything

[@FloridaSalon]

I love you. I hope you never change. You are one of the best Chefs I've ever seen and still you are so down to earth. You deserve to be seen on every TV channel Nationwide. I hope I see you there talking and dressing just like you are in this video.

[@serinzevering7375]

June you are amazing, a kitchen genius, not afraid of the weird! It inspires me so much with my cooking! Your honesty about everything , including how you personally are doing is so refreshing.

[@fabienneapril3478]

So fun to watch! June mixes knowledge from various cuisines freely, which is liberating. About the spinach, once it starts to get a little iffy or right before, blanch it and keep it in the fridge to prepare other dishes with it, such as blended soups, gratins, vegetarian pâtés like a Marais Poitevin farci, etc.

[@VultusPersefone]

Rice and beans are the base of Brazilian food. We eat rice and beans everyday, sometimes twice a day. It's a staple food, eaten by the poor and the rich. But lately rice and beans prices are ABUSIVE. Brazil is suffering from one of the worst inflations in history. Some of us are not having access to eat the food we call "poverty food" here in Brazil, which is rice, beans and eggs. So I started following some Junes rules. I use bean broth a lot, use it yesterday to make my rice more rich. Also yesterday I was doing sweet potato grilled skin on my toast maker. I loved watching Budget Eats cause I like to use the ingredients to their full extend. Now I'm using June's techniques to survive. Life's hard, but thanks for your amazing work, June!

[@jamiejunkjournals9316]

So glad you acknowledge and are proud of the fact that YOU ARE A GENIUS because YOU REALLY, TRULY ARE!!

[@yashee2583]

I love watching June when I feel the need for my creative juices to flow.

[@kattetzlaff4051]

I just learned about an easier way to peel garlic when doing a while lot like this... nip the top and bottom of and microwave for 10seconds... it slides right out! For those of us without June's perseverance superpowers

[@songbirdetv]

omg thank you for sharing!

[@alijane6675]

If you trim the top and bottom the skin will slide away without microwaving.

[@kattetzlaff4051]

@@alijane6675 I have not found that with my garlic. I hate using the microwave and avoid it whenever possible so will usually opt for the crush.. but when peeling a few heads at a time the microwave technique makes all the difference

[@maecarpenter6735]

Put them all on a baking pan, smash with a skillet, separate out from peels.

[@tinashort9098]

I usually go for an hour in the instant pot with beans. Just so they get good and soft, especially if they haven’t been soaked. Love ya June ❤️

[@sweetsops..]

As a college student, I'd love an episode with only 1 stove burner (and a decent time limit, if possible). I know the food pantry video had similar restrictions, but it was with the food pantry ingredients which limits the options available.

[@fab9db]

seriously, whoever does the food illustrations: I love you.

[@katielarson8498]

June you told Aaron to get it right then called the stacks Pringles 😂 thanks for sharing your creativity, it inspires me to experiment

[@mariabou7178]

Spinach -rice (spanakorizo) along with cabbage-rice (lahanorizo) and leak-rice (prassorizo) are staples in the greek cuizine since they are so easy and cheap to prepare and with a piece of feta they're basically a complete meal! Loved this ep as always :)

[@vickiivins3288]

You have left the other meal preppers in your dust! This is what meal prep should be. And, Fred doesn’t need to audition, he’s def star material!

[@sm-ek1el]

I was having a bad day and then I saw you had posted this and now I feel inspired to cook for the first time in a while and I'm not so upset! I never make youtube comments, but I have to this time--you're one of my favorite people on here to watch and I wanted to say thank you for sharing your time with us, much appreciated!!

[@happyrunnergirl11]

Id love to see an air fryer episode!!

[@kellydenaples1832]

June, I love the short hair on you! And love budget eats, as always. You're the best

[@ShaStew69]

Hey June, I keep my salad greens in an air-tight container with a paper towel on the bottom and top. Check and change the towels when they become wet. This makes them last so much longer.

[@maecarpenter6735]

She did it with the dill. Those bags of greens are sometimes deceptively lulling us to think they'll stay fresh if kept in them.

[@beca9180]

Since I've met you , almost nothing go to waste. We eat totally from scratch: from peanut butter to our delicious chicken patty. No cans, no preservative, etc... Thanks june!