Dollar Tree Christmas Dinner! (No Oven Needed!)

[@DollarTreeDinners]

What would you choose for your additional 3 ingredients and how would you use them?

[@ladyluckslots1489]

I would a veggie maybe green beans and then the French onions, maybe the peppers blend then use those to make a green bean casserole. Omg Lisa Dawns food looked amazing!!

[@cheryl6716]

I would buy a bag of Great Northern Beans or Pinto Beans to make a pot of Beans, a bag of Frozen Broccoli and a pouch of Velveeta Sauce to put on top of the cooked Broccoli.

[@sallyjean1472]

My extra three --- I'd buy a bag of frozen peas since I love peas as a side with potatoe dishes. I'd also buy a can of the yams. And, I'd buy some coffee to serve with the desert. Love your new home. I lived in the Pacific Northwet for nearly 20 years and loved it. I hope you love it as much as I did. Just get some good rain gear for you and the pups.

[@janiehowington7622]

I think I would choose a green vegetable that fit in the budget, and also, a little cheese for the potatoes, even if I had to buy some tiny individual cubes or slices and just sprinkle it on top of the potatoes. You always amaze me how you can do so much with so little. Have a cozy, cheery Merry Christmas and Happy 2025!

[@barbfrontczak1791]

@@janiehowington7622 my extra would be a pouch of mashed potatoes 🥔, canned green beans and frozen broccoli 🥦🤤😋! I just love mashed potatoes 🥔 and green 💚 veggies 😁!

[@vjinca]

I'm so glad you referenced That Lisa Dawn as the 2 of you are my ABSOLUTE favorite content creators! I hope you and Michael have a very Merry Christmas!

[@wendyboglarsky9309]

I like your channel better than Lisa dawn

[@daisyd90]

I love both channels too!

[@daisyd90]

I love both channels too!

[@KrissyKremes4u]

I agree!

[@CaliMishell]

And Southern Frugal Mama! They are all tied for 1st in my heart!

[@wf3582]

You're amazing - you're dealing with a huge move and new home, yet you found time to create a meal and upload a video. This subscriber certainly appreciates your dedication. How does your new Dollar Tree measure up? More importantly, how are River and Loki adapting to their new home? Also, it's awesome that you gave a shoutout to Lisa Dawn...that's a sign of a good person. Thank you for being so sincere. Merry and happy! All the best in 2025!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

New Dollar Tree(s) are decent! the one nearest me when I checked it out was picked clean. I had to shop at a further one for this dinner. Loki & River are liking their new home, we've got 2 small deer friends that stop by almost everyday. They make me happy to see them. I want to get them some apples the next time I'm out and about

[@kelley5796]

@@DollarTreeDinners Be careful about feeding the deer. It could be illegal and it also causes disease for them amongst many other bad things. I love animals, too and was going to feed deer here in Oregon and found out it's not a good idea. You can research it.

[@---ju4ex]

Rebecca, you are my comfort channel! You have such a gentle and sweet demeanour, and it’s so easy to see your golden heart shine through! ❤

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

The new kitchen looks great on you!♥

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

I ❤ your name😊

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

@@DebbieandEddieBFF Thanks!😁

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I'm settling in nicely! there's a lot to get used to up here. I am still finding my new routine

[@mamadeb1963]

The new kitchen is beautiful, and that's a delicious-looking and accessible meal, not just for Christmas but honestly, just for anytime someone needs something special (birthday, anniversary, date night). After all, people need to budget in joy as well.

[@SmithyPL]

We have a tradition in Poland called "Wigilia" (Christmas Eve) where we prepare "12 dishes" for every participant to try. Old Polish beliefs said that it was made to celebrate 12 Apostles, and you need to try all of them to prevent yourself from famine next year. Sometimes while watching your videos I wonder how they would be made using products available in Europe to have a "budget Christmas Eve supper" . There would be fishes, soups, sometimes pierogi and other things to replace. Easiest to replace would be Kutia as it's just a mix of grains/nuts/honey/poppy seed mass/raisins etc. We have some differences here but some things are similar too. I think things from this video here would be available.

[@amyh1356]

Thank you for this 🇵🇱

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I've had a lot of people tell me about 7 fishes but I've never heard of Wigilia, that's such a neat tradition. I'll definitely look into it! I always mean to try more international holiday recipes but when December rolls around I always have less time than I anticipate lol I'm going to prioritize it next year

[@sueallen319]

Wesolych Swiat!!!! We loved Wigilia when we lived in Poland!! Creating a 12 dishes from Dollar Tree or similar low cost ingredients would be a unique "new" tradition!

[@SmithyPL]

@@sueallen319 We prepare for our Wigilia tomorrow. We will have some fish, pierogi, barszcz (betroot soup) , kutia (wrote about it before) and other things ;) Not as much as in years before though ;) And ofc you need to wait until there's 1st star on the sky to begin feasting ;) Our wigilia is without meat, but i plan to include it in future, as times change.

[@Terrelli9]

I love these holiday meals you do! I’m usually by myself on New Year’s Eve these days, and I’m limited as far as cooking methods (stovetop and microwave) so this is more than likely going to come in handy for dinner on the day. Thanks!

[@angelaschaefer5883]

What an adorable cat.

[@littleangel6814]

Ginger snap Trifle 2:07 and 8:23 Crackers and rasperry cream cheese appetizer 6:47 Ham and potatoes au gratin 10:34

[@kellyannerose1048]

This channel is DEFINITELY your calling! Your helping so many people! Merry Christmas 😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thanks so much, Merry Christmas to you too!

[@cziegle3794]

​​@@DollarTreeDinners Have you gotten any mail forwarded yet? I'm hoping so badly that the recipe i sent you actually gets there.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

@@cziegle3794 Hey friend! I haven't checked, I went to go sign up for a PO box and needed some documents I didn't have. I completely forgot to check my personal mail ;)

[@cziegle3794]

@DollarTreeDinners Ty. Whenever you do get your mail, I hope you'll be able to make it *someday. One thing I should've added to the recipe - and if needed I'll just email you the recipe instead - is that the cookies are VERY SWEET. I made them for my grandparents once and my grandmother said that her heart was racing while she lay in bed that night.

[@LovelyMrsLong]

I'm glad your back!! Not everyone is creative about food people have a very hard time thinking outside the box.And I especially love it when you use items in a different way

[@thesearedaydreams6854]

Always appreciate a new take on a holiday meal from you, Rebecca! Love that you gave a shout out to Lisa, too - she’s another sweet soul! Happy holidays, everyone.

[@RevBTB]

this was a great one for those needing the stovetop only version. Happy holidays

[@blueeyedlady7061]

Yes I agree with you.💯 I know someone who doesn’t have a working stove so I could share these recipes with her.😊 happy holidays to you🎄⛄️❄️

[@dorischaron1887]

Yes ginger snaps are such an old fashioned cookie and I Love them..

[@rayrayravenclaw4385]

Same a good gingersnap is the best

[@angelaschaefer5883]

So do I.

[@poketographyyy]

The new kitchen looks great! Looks like you're settling in and getting used to the new location. Washington and the PNW are beautiful! Enjoy the time and scenery there. Also, thank you so much for sharing a budget meal that doesn't require an oven. So many people are struggling right now with groceries and utilities and knowing how to prepare a special meal without needing to have the most 'gourmet' ingredients and without major appliances is so helpful. Once again, your thoughtfulness about accessibility (physical and otherwise) shines through. 🙏 Hope you and your family/friends have a marvelous Holidays--whichever one you celebrate. We're so grateful for your hard work and dedication!❤

[@jackiedungan]

I think this is a great meal especially for people who are working and by themselves for the rest of the day. You don’t have to put too much work in and it feels more holidayish.

[@RebekahAmberClark]

I love how you take people's life circumstances into account when making these videos, like thinking about how someone might have a burner but not an oven.

[@jampsonn1826]

I think this is such a nice holiday meal that's accessible - the holidays can be hugely exhausting for many reasons, so something that feels special without having to plan a huge menu and find time to cook it all is a win in my book!

[@lizpimentel2566]

I love this new kitchen! The food looks great, and this was such a creative dinner with no oven needed. A great side would be some frozen or canned green beans. Green Giant has frozen green beans with almonds that would be easy to cook up on the stove with some butter, salt, and pepper.

[@realong2506]

You can also whip cold Evaperated milk to make a coolwhip like topping.

[@patjones5723]

I didn't know that 😳 Ty 😊

[@Manidroi]

Could also whip canned coconut coconut cream

[@delledonne1]

I often use those potatoes for an easy one pot dinner, by adding diced ham and green beans. I'm definitely trying the ginger snap trifle. Great ideas!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love those potatoes, they are so versatile!

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I never thought that. Thank you and Rebecca so much.

[@Tbird1549]

I love this no oven option! New kitchen looks amazing! Merry Christmas!

[@Jennifer_Layne]

As a Northern Virginia girl, I was extremely sad hearing that’s where you and Michael moved from. However I truly enjoyed living vicariously through you on the road trip. Dinner looks amazing, however my mouth was watering looking at that dessert, lol. Wishing you and Michael the happiest of holidays. See you in the next one. Happy Holidays to all in the comments.

[@cmisis14]

Boxed potatoes au gratin has always been one of my favorite nostalgic side dishes, but somehow, I've never thought to make it on the stovetop. That's genius! ❤

[@srad-oq7cb]

This was great! To save even more $ use the raspberry jam in the trifle...mo brown sugar needed ❤ Merry Christmas Rebecca 😊

[@BigMama2022]

Oh, how l wish these marvelous ideas had been around when l was a young military wife. I will share your site with my daughter, who can share w/her young Soldiers and their families. You rock, lady, thank you so much for all you do!❤

[@kaycoleman2063]

Videos like this are a blessing to those who have limited funds, maybe no oven available, etc. That trifle dessert is something I will definitely try for a New Year’s Day dessert next week.

[@carrie9716]

For a few months when I was a kid our oven was broken and everything was stovetop or microwave until it could be fixed. Having no oven is definitely a reality for a lot of families. I appreciate your videos a lot for their creativity. I’m working on my cooking skills as a college student but I admit I am not very good yet!

[@arashiuchiha1591]

Watching more of her videos, you'll be a pro in no time hon. I guarantee, you'll get it. :) When I was in my early 20's I could only make knorr pasta packs comfortably, now i'm doing all the holiday cooking. It takes time. Luckily, since you can't avoid feeding yourself, you'll get tons of time to practice. Here's something I do to make packet gravy taste better: Saute some onions until their brown and delicious in butter or margerine. Put in your pack of gravy mix and a TINY bit of liquid, cooking the mix into the onions like a roux almost. Add warmed water or broth and some margerine/butter that's been melted together with your liquid similar to stovetop dressing to the onion/gravy mix and stir, stir stir while cooking! Instant ELEVATED gravy

[@ely3693]

your kitchen looks so pretty!, im glad you got there safe and the dinner looks so good as well! 😋

[@zonacrs]

You're creativity never ceases to amaze me. I would probably do green beans on the side or mixed in with the potatoes, but that's just me. You left some wiggle room for personalization. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@stone.durfey5862]

Everything looks yummy as is. That little extra would make a nice little cheese board. I love gingersnaps. Used to make homemade for my dad and a brother-in-law for Christmas. The other brother-in-law got a loaf of homemade white bread, his request. The rest of the family 6 dozen homemade Christmas cookies. Six different types of cookies. And 2 pounds of homemade fudge. Alot of work but tons of love.

[@patjones5723]

Are you looking for a "New" addition to your family??? 🤗 Here I am 😂😂😂

[@taraedwards1892]

I would eat that whole meal any day of the week. I don't even have to have the ham, and make it a no meat Monday meal plan. I love scalloped/au gratin potatoes. The texture is so amazing. Ty for sharing these. I love your new home, it's absolutely beautiful!! I'm glad to see you smile do much, happiness looks beautiful on you. Merry Christmas, and may God bless 💙💙

[@texasstardust6010]

...That kitchen looks so nice ! I hope you enjoy your new residence and thank you for taking the time to provide a Christmas Meal on a Budget. I like the concept of your doing this on the Stove top, and also for referring Lisa Dawn, I watch her Channel as well. 🙂 I was thinking that using some extra grated cheese, on top of tge Ham and Potatoes dish,then toast up some bread crumbs in butter in a skillet ,add those on top to sort of " mimic " a topping done in the oven. I've done this and it actually works, if you do toast them in a skillet. The Trifle loons great,I definitely agree that whipped cream would add that " little extra ". Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas and many Blessings as well. ✨️🙌🏻🎄🍽

[@monicadecker185]

So glad you made it to your new home in Washington! Happy shopping at the new stores you have available to you!

[@catherineglasow1957]

Look at you Rebecca in your beautiful kitchen! I am so glad you did this video for us,thank you.Merry Christmas to you all.❤❤❤❤

[@mcimon91]

Wow! The new kitchen is great! Happy Holidays and hope you're settling in well!!👍👍💚

[@hiamanda]

Excellent! Everything looks so yummy. Congrats on the move and I hope you have a lovely holiday ❤

[@StitchingK]

Super creative! Love that you left budget room for a vegetable. Agree with the suggestion of using the preserves in the trifle to simplify further. Personally I like raspberry and ginger. But if they have peach or apricot, I think that would be delicious. Would even go with caramel, so could be an additional flavour in the trifle.

[@heatherganey9527]

With the new kitchen overhead angles that seem to be higher up, consider an apron with dollar tree dinners on it. If anyone “borrows” your content, or if someone sees a short they can easily see where to reference the original content.

[@laris2328]

I'm glad that you're doing well in your new home. If you're going to use cheese on top of the taters, just sprinkle it on top as soon as you take it off the heat. Then put the lid on immediately. It'll melt beautifully.

[@patricial8255]

Great job on the Christmas dinner! Maybe some pepper flakes in the dip would work. I think you could call it a pantry dried spice. Thanks for all you do. Happy holiday.

[@sharonhart3735]

Congratulations on your new kitchen. Great budget friendly Christmas meal glad you made it to your destination. 🎄

[@KJDogluv]

These ginger snaps are excellent, and the dt jam is great too

[@barbfrontczak1791]

Green Beans as a veggie would work also. Yummy yummy 🤤😋!

[@destinedtoreign]

💖🎉 You look so cute in your new kitchen, Rebecca!!! 🎉💖

[@barbfrontczak1791]

I love how you help people living on a budget.

[@donnapaulson8701]

Love the new kitchen. You are a smart lady when you can stretch a dollar on food like you do. Love watching you do that. Merry Christmas.

[@tarheelhurricanegirl9991]

Very exciting! Glad you made it safe and sound and are posting a new holiday meal.

[@KennyAllen1983]

Thank you for shouting out Lisa. She's the OG. She truly deserves so much credit. Lisa has shown me the way.

[@hannahwhitson7130]

Love the new kitchen cannot wait to see a lot more

[@melissaadams8902]

Missed you, Rebecca! Happy to have you back, Merry Christmas ❤🎄

[@Rabies-gx5hy]

If you can’t find jalapeños or don’t have access to a grocery store, you can sprinkle on hot pepper flakes from dollar tree. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@patjones5723]

Exactly what I said 😂 😊

[@Rabies-gx5hy]

@ Great minds 😁 Happy holidays!

[@sueholdener4135]

What a pretty kitchen- I hope Washington is treating you well. Love seeing that people are making videos about you, acknowledging your practical and sensitive approach.💜

[@deloreshanson3970]

You are amazing!!! If you didn’t see it, I actually saw a video where the gentleman was referencing your videos. He appreciated your menus and ideas of delish meals on a budget. Congrats on your new home. Looking forward to future videos. I’m guessing you have Dollar Trees there?! Woohoo 🎉 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@junejune1031]

Great ideas. Beautiful kitchen!

[@AceTheWolf614]

The kitchen looks quite amazing and Happy Holiday's

[@paigeholland8061]

I have approximately 20 people over every Sunday after church. Thank you so much for helping with ideas for what to serve! I think I’ll multiply your recipes and serve this meal to my guests next week! 👏

[@Jason_Wi]

Your new kitchen looks so good!! It’s so bright and open yet still super homey! I hope none of your personal items broke during the move. Can’t wait to see what you’ll create there!:). The potato and ham dish you’ve made looked so good and it’s super creative. Definitely a great way to have all the typical flavours and components of a more elaborate dinner but it’s conveniently all in one pot. I’d personally would just steam some green beans and have them as a simple side to balance out the heaviness of the potato and ham dish. The desert looks super tasty too. Great job! It’s crazy what you’re able to do with that limited money and you’re able to make it look way more pricey than it was.

[@WorldOfWonder66]

You're so awesome to be able to pull this together after such a long drive to your new home. I wish you both the very best life has for you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's ❤🎄❤

[@xingcat]

I love That Lisa Dawn, as well! I think it's great that you included a dinner you can make entirely on the stovetop, since people's kitchen circumstances can vary so much. Happy holidays, and here's to hoping your new year in your new digs brings you joy!

[@rubyjackson5630]

Merry Christmas to you and yours, as well as everyone in comments!! Everything looks great. I pray that all of you will be truly Blessed this Holiday season!! Love to All. 🎄☃️❄️🌲☕️

[@araceli2827]

Some other channel recomended you. I don't have Dollar Tree on my country but looking at future, I'll never know if I will need your recipes but if I need them, at least I know. You are doing a great job helping people to not be stressed with groceries or dinner in this special occasions

[@klbriceno1]

yay! first cooking video in the new place! loved it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@The3GMom]

The trifle looks delicious. Great ideas

[@LiveCheapTravelOften]

You included a couple of my favorite money saving tips- making simple swaps (milk in place of cream) and using your cooking method to make cheap food taste better.

[@nikkiskaleidoscope3053]

I’m so happy for you on the move!! The background looks beautiful ☺️

[@cindyclark9145]

What a beautiful new kitchen you have! Thank you for sharing such good meal ideas! Merry Christmas to you and your honey! 🌲🌲🌲

[@AuLily1]

Glad to have you back . The new place, though temporary, is lovely. Wishing you and yours a warm and cozy Christmas and splendid New Year.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄

[@DonnelleGriffin]

Glad to see you are settled into your new place and already putting up a new video. I enjoyed this one!

[@KateDosterVideos]

I love that you always put different challenges into your dinners bc you’re aware not everyone has a full kitchen.

[@reneeread1301]

This may be the BEST Christmas dinner! Love the new kitchen! So proud of the work you do!

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

My favorite part is always the desserts you come up with! Looks so good

[@KJDogluv]

Yay! Caught the first one in your new house within 5 minutes ! 🎉

[@purplebutterfly4756]

Happy Holiday's. Glad to see you in your new kitchen it looks nice.

[@jami29841]

The new kitchen is beautiful 😍 Merry Christmas Rebecca ❤🎉🌲☃️

[@blueeyedlady7061]

The new kitchen looks fabulous😊 I think you did an amazing dollar tree Christmas dinner. The gingerbread trifle looks delicious. Now, With the rest of the money, I would’ve got a can of French style green beans and a bottle of fruit punch. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Wishing you a blessed day🙏❤️🎄🎁⛄️❄️

[@Sandra-ej2gd]

Love the potato dish, can’t wait to try it! Happy Holidays!!🌲

[@tammifields4142]

Yummy 😋 meal idea!! Thanks for sharing,Happy Holidays!🎄

[@Arizonagirl1981]

Another great meal!❤ Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!💚🎄❤️

[@susanpridmore7798]

You got new cookware, it is nice. Enjoy your new adventure.

[@robylove9190]

Merry Christmas to you, Michael, River and Loki ❤️

[@crh.hedgehogs]

I LOVE your new kitchen! Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🎁

[@cj4310]

Love your new house! Great kitchen. Thank you for your great holiday meal!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!🎄🎄🧑‍🎄

[@katmanning]

Great job! Looks good. I lived in an apartment with no stove at all. Had a double hotplate and toaster oven. I cooked alot.

[@tammylee421]

The new kitchen looks so nice

[@valcat6373]

Love the views from the kitchen. Watched ur road trip video to New house. Such a great trip and then the reward to a new home for your little family. Great video. With oven space occupied, these are great ideas too.

[@NoTanDiarioChronicles]

I have an aunt who only has a two burner cook top. These are fantastic ideas!

[@bettymadden3615]

I enjoyed the video as I always do! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@celtzen]

New kitchen is gorgeous! Hope you are settling in well to your new home. Happy Christmas!

[@jayjayelle]

YAYYY NEW KITCHEN!!! it looks amazing ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@norahdelagarza775]

Hello Rebecca!! Love your kitchen! Can hardly wait to see what you do with the space! I have made the truffle dessert with vanilla waffers, but I love the ginger snaps from Dollar Tree! I can't wait to make it with ginger snaps! Thank you for thinking of people who don't have an oven. That was very considerate for you to think of the less fortunate. Love love love you! 💋

[@SauerPatchGardening]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do it in the middle of unpacking and trying to get organized in a new kitchen! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@KJDogluv]

Yay for the @thatlisadawn shoutout! Love her. Been watching both of you since covid in 2019 or so. Love you both so much!!

[@Michelle-i8s7j]

Love the new kitchen! Merry Christmas 🎄🥰

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

[@pigoff123]

I have always spent holidays alone. Just TV dinner for me and one for the dogs. Now that my brothers moved in I have to cook and the peace is gone.😅

[@lots2learn373]

Welcome Home 🏡 ~ thank you for the easy, delish, and affordable recipes. Wishing you good health and an abundance of God's blessings.

[@lindanelson4526]

I love the DT gingersnaps. Using them in the trifle is such a good idea. I wondered if any of your subscribers have had a problem with pudding not setting up if they use DT almond milk? I make rice pudding using the pudding mix, cooked rice, raisins and a tub of whipped topping. It is always thinner than I would like, even when I reduce the milk.

[@stefaniedecoster2772]

Maybe you can try adding some corn starch or another thickener?

[@HeidiFritz-h2v]

Something in instant pudding is activated by something in dairy milk but I have had pretty good look with soymilk (I maybe use 3/4 the amount of soymilk as what the box calls for), although they don't sell that at Dollar Tree. Any kind of liquid should work fine with the cook n serve pudding though because it just uses cornstarch.

[@Karenm1969]

Loved your travel to Washington videos; too bad about the weather in California; was hoping for a nice up the coast trip video! Are you liking your new kitchen ?? Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and Michael.

[@GrubbsandWyrm]

I love that you consider the limitations people might face when cooking. I spent a couple years with a broken oven and just a stove top, and this kind of teaching is great. It's also good to avoid heating up the house. In texas that's still a consideration in December sometimes lol

[@vbroadwater3745]

I love your kitchen❣️I love how open it is! I hope you and your husband has a very Merry Christmas!