Dollar Tree $15 Christmas Dinner 🎄

[@midwestern925]

I've shopped Dollar Tree for years and eat like a champ with plenty of variety. Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄

[@contemplatingyourwig7591]

What are you prepping for if you don’t mind me asking ?

[@jenniferwimberly6435]

My teenaged daughter shared that a 60+ yo came to her job yesterday (a pricey fast food spot) and had to pay her $57 total using 3 different credit cards, and that she wouldn’t have more money until after the New Year. I was heartbroken- I wondered why dine out vs buy groceries. Maybe she can’t cook. Maybe she doesn’t know about food pantries. Maybe she’s not great with frugality. I just didn’t understand. I had to stop wondering and making judgmental assumptions, though, and just prayed for her. I told my daughter of your YT page, and reminded her of options when money is low. Maybe she could share with her other college friends and/or people who seem to be seeking a solution like your page. Your page, I believe, is so much more than just cooking and good deals. It really is a ministry of care, compassion, grace and empathy. Bless you. Sorry for the ridiculously long comment❤

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I love your long comment, no apologies needed! 💙💙💙

[@GratefulPhish]

These videos help as we only can really shop at Aldi and dollar tree. These videos have really helped

[@darcistephenson5359]

I am fortunate enough to have received a Christmas bonus at work so I'm taking my tiny family out to a very overpriced dinner tomorrow. I know it's wasteful as heck but most days I do what you do Lisa and you have helped me save so much I feel like we deserve it. Merry Xmas girl!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Sometimes splurging is so worth it! I hope you enjoy! 💙💙💙

[@darcistephenson5359]

@@ThatLisaDawn omg, you actually replied to my post! Thank you and I will definitely splurge. I work in the mental health field and give a ton of love to my peeps, time to do the same for me and family.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

If anyone deserves a treat now and then, everyone deserves it. It’s not wasteful if you immerse yourself in the experience and derive maximum pleasure from this moment of luxury. If you have to live off the memory of one luxury experience for many months, savour the experience and encode those memories!

[@Alwayslovinrlg]

Enjoy your dinner!

[@kimsmith819]

I hope you had a wonderful time. We deserve it once in a while. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@sammarkey672]

That veggie, sausage & cheese "cobbler" was a great idea! So was the dessert. 😊

[@ezbh810]

What’s a great idea for the dump cake. I don’t typically make them because the butter always leaves some raw cake mix. But I will definitely try this.

[@tynaedwards8452]

I really like that you used lots of veggies in your dishes. Potatoes, biscuits, and cake for dessert. No one would walk away hungry. Another great creative meal. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@ikeikerson7329]

Please keep doing these types of videos. You never know when someone is going to need this inspiration. Have a happy holiday.

[@countrygal3688]

I love how you make me think outside of the box in preparing food. Also, how to make a delicious meal with a few basic items.

[@thelonelyghosts9004]

I love hanging out on your channel! Wish you uploaded more often! The vibe here is so good

[@Kleefinland]

So happy youre feeling better! Don't stress about content, we're patient! 🥰

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for your well done and helpful videos. LOVE TO YOUR CAT!! 😻😻😻

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much! That's so generous of you. I'm always happy to see your name in my comments 💙💙💙 Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

@@ThatLisaDawn 💯❤️

[@hildahilpert5018]

Another great video.I love your cat. My cat looks just like him only a smaller version.Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to every one.

[@VL-gs2wr]

I think it was great how you morphed the canned nacho cheese into something that was more than just nacho cheese. Our Dollar Tree actually sells packets of Velveeta cheese sauce.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Since you had two vegetables already, I could see buying an additional sausage links and just making additional sausage and gravy without the addition of vegetables (it was a 3 pack of gravy after all) to pour over the biscuits. Or maybe buy an additional box potato to make a larger portion of the potatoes and just make more gravy without the additional sausage. So many ways to mix it up. Another great video , Lisa. Excellent.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Or maybe just a potato bake with three boxes of potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and cooked ground sausage topped with gravy (or just do two sausages and skip the gravy all together.) Skip the biscuits, Cheese and mixed veggies and buy the Cool Whip to go with the dessert. A little less variety, but virtually the same meal with more food and Cool Whip with dessert. Did I mention my Dollar Tree has Cool Whip?😅

[@mariabeverly443]

@ that Lisa Dawn I just want you to know that I'm really impressed with you!! 👍🏽 Young and smart you go girl!!

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

You did BRILLIANTLY well!

[@michelleapple1214]

You are helping a lot of people, very nice of you To take the time to shop and prepare nice meals for your family. I don't have food insecurity , I just like your personality and your creative ways of cooking

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

I just had a thought for someone without oil that wanted to duplicate the other ingredients. The fat rendered from the sausage could be used for the broccoli and cauliflower dishes! It would be so yummy! xo

[@brendaz9222]

Thank you Lisa, everything looks delicious! Your dinners are great for these times when food is so high priced! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@sammarkey672]

If I went to someone's house and they served me this for dinner I would not even think it was a budget meal. It's certainly not disappointing on any level!

[@celestecolton1638]

I actually just did a dump cake for Christmas, I didn’t even know what they were either, half a bag of frozen strawberries cut up, half a bag of frozen peaches cut up and put in the bottom of a baking dish, one box of cake mix, 2 cups of sprite and then bake, after it was all done, I took a little bit of powdered sugar and water and made a glaze and then topped with a little bit of cinnamon, absolutely delicious, love your channel, I love you, you have some really great ideas for budget friendly meals, I hope you had a very merry Christmas and have a happy new year

[@LindaFoyle]

Many years ago, I had a roommate who had expensive taste in Clothes, he would always cook from the dollar tree to compensate his grocery bill…it worked, and I was very impressed…lol…great job ❤

[@tokyorosa]

You're awesome. Approaching the subject of food insecurity with sensitivity is important, so thank you for addressing it in each of your videos that showcase meals on a limited budget.

[@WildOne71]

Hey Lisa try cutting n butter to the cake mix it makes a better crumble for the dump cake

[@gladysfenick993]

Looks like you made another satisfying meal for those that shop at dollar tree or similar places . You and your Family have a pleasant Holiday as in Merry Christmas .

[@closer2mod]

I really enjoy how you are a realistic home cook and make the most of the ingredients without being too fussy over perfection. Everything looked great :)

[@robertsherman7978]

You are a magician with these recipes you come up with! It truly restores my faith in humanity knowing there’s someone out there like you trying to help people. I’ve no doubt there are people struggling right now to put food on the table and they see your videos and have a solution. Thank you for making these and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!😀🎄🐕

[@GuardianAngelWatcher]

Necessity is the mother of invention! Great work coming up with creative and tasty dishes for cheap as you can get!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I want to say the important part first I know many parts of both of our countries are being walloped by an awful storm. Please stay safe and stay warm. Whatever holiday you are celebrating, I wish you blessings and joy! Lisa Dawn - You never cease to amaze me with your compassion and your creativity. Watching you make roasted cauliflower out of the frozen bag was inspiring. Even for me, and I hate cauliflower to the depths of my soul LOL.

[@gregzeigler3850]

Yes, it is very cold here in Ohio atm...

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Add MI to that list. Crazy cold winds here. Thankfully, it's not snowing heavily.

[@cindym7234]

Wow! Everything looks great! I never thought to add broccoli to boxed potatoes. I will be making that recipe along with the dump cake recipe next week. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love from Texas ❤

[@widowswatch6610]

The dump cake is cool..... I never knew how it was made....👍🎄

[@stacyrussell460]

Love love love how you always use basic ingredients, jazz them up & make something fantastic. Your channel is amazing!!

[@WildOne71]

Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL~~🎄🎄🎄❤️☮️❤️💖❤️☮️🎄🎄🎄

[@texasgoddess323]

I always melt the butter and pour it over the cake mix. Then I use a spatula to evenly smooth the butter over the cake mix.

[@craftingwithapurpose6479]

Anybody could make these dishes with your easy and clear directions. Very creative thinking. I also like your calm presentation style. Thank you for not adding in clips, yelling, trying to make jokes or all that other fluffy stuff. It is relaxing to watch your videos.

[@charismalorelye4516]

OMGAAAAA I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS! Lol. Had to comment and express my excitement and gratitude 🙏 before watching!!! Merry Xmas Lisa!

[@nicolegiorgio]

I have an old quick favorite. Bowtie pasta boil rinse set aside Brown hickory farms sage sausage with an onion drain if desired. Set aside Alfredo sauce jar of your preference Combine Bon appetit Nicole Giorgio from blackwood n.j.

[@carinapalafox1248]

Great video as always. I just have to say that pink on your hair looks fantastic! 😍 🥰❤

[@monnajvlogs]

Looks yummy! Thanks for the video, Lisa and happy holidays! 😘🎄🎄

[@Truckngirl]

Thank you for the season's wishes, same for you and yours! This was entertaining and informative. I wish you much YT success!

[@lb9031]

thanks, Lisa! You are so good at this😊👍

[@charitynordstrom5734]

Looks tasty. I'll definitely try the dump cake recipe

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

Unique foods like this that come from necessity, whether it's from available ingredients, budget etc., often become traditional family foods. My mom used to make what we called "Stuff" because it was just stuff that she had hanging around. The base was hamburger and frozen vegetables then she'd add other stuff like maybe tomatoes, potatoes, rice and sometimes cheese sauce, or brown gravy or sausage gravy or milk gravy and we'd have it over mashed potatoes or slices of white bread or rice. Whatever we had or could afford. Fast forward a few decades and I'm still making Stuff.

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

A bit of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg or ginger would be a nice addition to that cake mix for pairing with the apple pie filling.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

That's exactly what Andrew and I were talking about! We're thinking we'll make it when we have friends over in a few weeks 😀

[@ginasewsandgardens]

I hope you know you are a very talented young lady. I'm almost 67 years old and I find I get great ideas from watching your videos. I am very impressed with the Simplicity and the and the ease of the recipes that you make. It's almost like making something from nothing

[@karenjones1897]

really good meal on a budget without skimping. thanks for sharing. i have celiac so am always looking for recipes i can make subtle changes to and make them gluten free.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Lisa, you truly are the GOAT when it comes to Dollar Tree & and low-budget meals. Your creativity & willingness to experiment with your meals never ceases to amaze me. I also enjoy your videos & your easygoing, friendly personality. Well done on another amazing $15 Dollar Tree Christmas meal! Dollar Tree should sponsor you! Merry Christmas to you, Andrew, your mom & everyone else. 🎄🎅

[@racheladams5299]

I like adding a can of pineapple with the cherry pie filling. Sprinkle the dry cake mix on top then pour a cup of clear soda pop over the cobbler instead of butter or mix the pop with the cake mix like you did with the applesauce. Your entire meal looks amazingly delicious.

[@poopsiekins2732]

sounds yummy!

[@tyeserios1086]

Enjoy your videos. Looking forward to 2023. Happy holidays. Stay safe.

[@staceyqstacey2296]

Thank you for the great ideas! Everything looks delicious. Definitely need to make that cake!

[@heathereton5582]

I’m glad you’re feeling better. Love your tree. Merry Christmas!

[@zara6673]

That gravy looks positively decadent! I'm always so eager to see what you come up with next. Merry Christmas to you & your family. ☺

[@robinswan5831]

That was wonderful!!! So well done

[@pamwalker6284]

You really amaze me with the meals you come up with! I'm going to try making noodles, something I never would have tried without seeing one of your other posts. Thanks!

[@carolwoodward6141]

Thank you for your vids and recipes, Lisa Dawn. You have given me so much pleasure through the year. Merry Christmas.

[@aaronreason700]

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

Q Merry Christmas 🎄 The wonderful ♥️ things you share are an incredible blessing from you to us all! Q ❤️

[@yourfriendmandy5517]

I love your video, they are all full with great meal ideas which are awesome for just my hubby, and I.

[@Linda211]

I love these meals you put together and love the fact that you use so many vegetables which (in my opinion) really amps up the "healthiness" factor. I get so many great ideas from your videos. I was introduced to dump cakes when I lived in NY and watching you put one together brought back a flood of memories. I love that you used applesauce as a fat replacement, turning a very rich dessert into a healthier dessert option. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family! ♥

[@sarahkrick8667]

What you're doing is so important! Merry Christmas lisa!

[@raindriz2970]

Thank you for the video!! So glad you’re feeling better!!!! Happy Holidays! ❤❤

[@barbarawalker3366]

Happy Holidays ⛄ and Merry Christmas 🎄. Glad you are feeling better 😊. Thanks for Dollar Tree meal ideas🥦🍽.

[@tarheelhurricanegirl9991]

Another great Dollar Tree dinner....

[@poopsiekins2732]

gurrrrl, you just made FOUR scrumptious LARGE HolidayWorthy fun dishes for $15.00!! so impressive!

[@tstewartfan626]

That cheese came from where I live in Paris Texas!

[@osoniye4209]

That looks amazing and very creative! Merry Christmas!!

[@whitneytucker1224]

You take simple ingredients/items and turn them into this AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS Meal!! This is why I love your channel!! Every time I see “Lisa Dawn” in my notifications, I get so excited! 😂❤ Merry Christmas to you and your family Lisa! 🎄🎁🎅🏻

[@laurenvollmer7]

You basically made a beef pot pie, I usually use biscuits instead of pie crust for my pot pies. Looks good! Awesome video ! Clever ideas. I also tend to do the same thing - making a little turn into a lot. Merry Christmas !!

[@elizabethmay7262]

You are so inventive. Merry Christmas to you all. Hoping you have a wonderful time ☃️🎄🎅

[@noranalu5669]

I love all the dishes, thank you so much, and easy to make.

[@tokyorosa]

I always enjoy your videos! Merry Christmas!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much for your generosity! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and have a happy New Year! 💙💙💙

[@debramurphy4295]

Yum! Use chocolate cake and it would be my favorite cake.

[@patricksnow5954]

Loving all the back to back content!! Have a happy holiday ❤️

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you, I'm trying to get into a more consistent recording and publishing routine. Happy holidays to you as well! 💙

[@Narbyful]

I enjoy your videos for lots of reasons, but one of them is that we are now empty nesters and I'm readjusting to cooking/baking for just two again. As you are cooking for two, your recipes are perfect for us. I recently was introduced to that recipe for cherry dump cake, and it's dangerous! LOL The one I make has a layer of whipped cream cheese between the cherries and the cake. It's surprisingly delicious for how easy it is. I enjoyed your recipes in this video and will make them for us - thanks!

[@debbiec4224]

Wow! I loved that dessert. I also never thought to add broccoli to scalloped potatoes. What a great idea. I love your videos. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Looking forward to lots of inspiring videos!

[@anitafoss2133]

Thank you so much for another great video. I really enjoy all your videos and appreciate your realistic recipes, kitchen, dishes, etc. I'm very happy to see you putting out more content because you are such a joy to watch. Wishing you, Andrew and your mom a wonderful holiday season!

[@jray8553]

I dont comment a lot, and I just found you yesterday, but I have been watching several of your videos and just wanted to say I appreciate that you treat these videos with a different kind of respect than other content creators. As a person who, unfortunately, struggles financially... I dont know why it bothers me when these types of videos lack seasoning and things because it isn't something that the creator purchased for the sake of the video and so they make relatively bland meals because they didn't buy seasoning. To me, the assumption is that we are struggling so there is no way we have basic seasonings, oils, and other basic pantry staples. Im not saying my pantry is stocked, but I have oil and several seasonings options. It feels like salt in the wound when creators do that sort of thing. You might not be intentionally planning it that way, but it is something I really appreciate. In one other video you had, you bought chicken bouillon, which is brilliant. You can season, but didn't spend copious amounts of money for individual seasonings. I understand people probably create that way because they want to be safe and not assume people have a lot of spices, and I know there are people that dont, but as a poor person that likes to eat flavorful food, I appreciate your videos so much!

[@evaowens1400]

You are so clever in the kitchen!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

That all looked absolutely wonderful! I am sure I would have happily eaten all of that, even without financial issues. Thank you for the video! Have an amazing Christmas and a happy new year!

[@rainandthangz]

These have become my favorite & I look forward to your videos ! I hope you and your family have a very happy holiday !!! 💯 These videos are a blessing for some , many probably! & There are so many ways to budget save and still have tons of food & that's what you got going on 🥶🌲🎄⛄🎅🤶🦌 are you doing a video of your real Christmas dinner ? I'm hoping so LOL

[@clara-cookie119]

You are so creative! I enjoy your videos and I hope you have a merry Christmas.

[@Jean_in_Stillness]

Lisa, happy that you are feeling better in time for the holidays. Thank you for bringing the spirit of the season into our hearts (and bellies!) throughout the year. Joyful blessings to you, Andrew and your Mom 🤗

[@dianam9028]

Hello Lisa. Thank you for all of your helpful videos. Your Christmas tree is so pretty. 🎄🤗 Merry Christmas.

[@opalmoon2256]

W0W!!! That cake does look good, definitely going to make it!! Thank You for sharing it...Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mascha9266]

Love your videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@ronnipeters8453]

Merry Christmas! Love watching your videos

[@agirlfromnewyork2074]

Every thing you made looks yummy. Thanks 🙏👍 for always sharing . I appreciate seeing your videos . Merry Christmas 🎄⛄

[@jjc2323]

Amazing as usual! You are inspirational. And who knows - you may have just helped someone this holiday season with great ideas for $15. Merry Christmas.

[@deannealbrecht774]

I really love that you do these videos for those who may find it necessary to find optional stores.

[@shalenawright4173]

I usually make my hubby a dump cake every other week because they are so easy and he loves all the flavors I have tried so far, but I want to try the applesauce instead of butter and see what he thinks of that, thanks for that tip! Great video and good use of ingredients to make an affordable meal!

[@kaybee6050]

Well done! Merry Christmas from South Australia 🌲🌞

[@extendedpinky]

This was amazing. Love the ideas you give with simple ingredients. That biscuit pie looked good the cake everything looked delicious

[@n.f.6126]

Very impressive 👏

[@susanbryce6170]

I think you did a GREAT job on your dinner! The biscuit dish reminded me of shepard;s pie, yum. I liked that you spiffed up the scalloped potatoes with broccoli. Also, I love your improvised dump cake. I'm definitely gonna try to make all of these dishes! Thanks and Merry Christmas from Albmarle, NC!

[@carrieanthony5883]

I literally shop at the Dollar Tree every time I get my stamps I don't go out and spend a lot of money like other people do I buy a lot of their Frozen stuff like the potato Sticks cheese sticks macaroni bites pizzas I get macaroni and cheese I'll get just about everything there I love that store

[@sammarkey672]

Dont skip the cheese raviloi if they have them at your store. They are really good!

[@carrieanthony5883]

@@sammarkey672 I've not tried that thank you very much

[@elainenicholls7648]

I wish the dollar stores in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 where as good as the stores in the states. We don't get any frozen or refrigerator products.

[@carrieanthony5883]

@@elainenicholls7648 I'm sorry girl goes trust me it is a blessing here in Memphis

[@diversekakes]

I am very impressed! Good job ❤

[@JanieO123]

🤩Merry Christmas! 🎄✨🧡🙏

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Merry Christmas! 💙💙💙

[@adabrenston7925]

Merry Christmas. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@FairyRosee_]

You keep outdoing yourself! This looks sooo yummy! I haven't had cherry pie in years. I have been looking for a substitute for oil in cake mix so I'll have to try the applesauce trick!

[@sw3et24x7]

I LOVE apple dump cake! If you decide to make it maybe add some cinnamon to the cake mix? I bet that would be delicious!

[@laurawilson6389]

It all looked and sounded so good. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Thanks for the video.

[@LadyLakeMusic]

I use biscuit mix as a topping/crust over leftover chicken, mixed veg and canned cream soup. I roll out the biscuit dough and slice it like pizza to top the pie. We all love it ❤ love your videos!