Don't Know What to Cook? There might be some amazing and easy recipes in your pantry!

[@rosethompson9449]

You are my lifesaver. I am old and handicapped. The shortened, but healthy, meals you make are so easy for me to do, because they do not involve standing a great amount of time. Thank you.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

that makes me so happy to hear, I hope you got some ideas!

[@lindajones200]

Outstanding ideas. So happy that you tried them first because I probably would not see them or not be impressed with them. Also very impressed that everything is not a taco or burrito or even hot and spicy.i do not do heat and occasionally I like Mexican TX food but not all of the time. Make your Cookbook I use to have a book of recipes that I received from friends. Funny the occasion that I ate it came right back so I go a twofer. The Cookbook is priceless. You do not have to remember so much when you get old. 😅

[@Donaleigh222]

@@DollarTreeDinners Can you make some Dutch Babies?

[@VictoriaEMeredith]

When I was younger, my mother had a whole cookbook full of “back of the box” recipes, and I can’t remember making a single failure from that book. Love those kinds of recipes for that little something different.

[@ShanecaRene]

I love this channel..she helps so many people eat a decent meal on a tight budget..thanks so much for all your hard work Rebecca 💛

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thanks so much!!

[@西園寺佳奈]

Shes amazing.

[@cynthiagriffy9206]

Agree. Times are so rough this helps

[@DavisRoss-n9j]

​@@cynthiagriffy9206they most definitely are .

[@CatsPajamas23]

I agree.

[@lesliebooth2833]

I am tickled to have found your channel a couple days ago, and admit I have kind of binge-watched you since! I’m a retired teacher living alone so I have a retirement, not quite poverty level, but I seriously don’t have an extravagant grocery budget once all my bills come off the top. Really, what you do is JUST what I need, ideas to stretch that grocery budget, but that aren’t yucky, and your recipes look actually good, and by the look on your face, QUITE good!!! Like you said, we who struggle don’t have the budget to experiment and LOSE! I appreciate you!

[@dryellowkate]

I just found her too and am also binge watching 😊

[@gschneider225]

To make a chocolate cake look fancy, my Mom would take a paper doily, place it on top of the chocolate cake and then sift confectioners sugar on top. After removing the doily there would be a pretty lacey pattern on the cake. 😊

[@dawnpatriot6248]

I bet that was super cute!

[@3dogmom]

My g'ma did this too 😢

[@gfp46]

My mom did this too…I’m 78 now and mom is in heaven❤

[@tracyarmstrong4714]

When you took a bite of that cake, you went into another dimension 😂 I could tell instantly that it was the best thing you've ever tasted. So now... I am also making this cake. Today.

[@donnawestbrook8992]

I bet this would be great as a muffin or iced cupcake.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Absolutely waiting to see how you liked the cake 🥰🥰

[@Robbenl1]

Just another great video, besides helping us so much with affordable, easy and delicious meals, you are absolutely adorable, obviously, such a nice, caring person Michael's a lucky guy!! Would be fun to see him sometimes taste- testing some of these great meals you make on a budget, or making one of his favorite meals with you, if that's something he feels comfortable with, the camera is not for everyone, you are a natural at it, such a great job, easy to see you really enjoying doing this, lucky us!!. Thank you!

[@matxalenc8410]

Yeah. Her eyes glazed over and everything.😂 If traveling to another dimension while eating cake isn't a good endorsement for a recipe, I don't know what is!

[@keyweststarr]

I am going to make all those ,they look so easy and yummy

[@PatriciaHawley-v1v]

Love your cooking! Instead of dusting the cake pan with flour, use cocoa. No more white marring the cake.

[@Cheryl_in_TX]

Super idea!

[@amandaribofpalmetto]

I use sugar instead of flour. If flour or baking cocoa are on the side of the cake, that's not tasty IMHO. If you use either granulated sugar or powder sugar it works the same as flour and if it doesn't dissolve into the batter, it's tasty 😋

[@kimsmith819]

Great idea. Thank you for your comment

[@collettewhosthatgirl1330]

Good idea for ppl who are worried about that! Personally I would pbly sprinkle the powdered sugar on it like she did, so the white from the flour wouldn't matter too me😊❤

[@katherinestojanovski6734]

I happened to have all the ingredients for the Knorr quick lasagna, so I made it according to your adjustments. We just finished it and it have to say it was quite tasty, easy and fast! Give it a try everyone! Thanks for sharing another fun video!❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

so glad you tried it!

[@jenniferwilliams545]

I am going to try it, next week, unless I get to store before then as I've been sick.

[@sheilabaker2163]

Wow! I am binge watching after stumbling onto this site last night. Your gentle spirit makes it so relaxing and fun to watch you in the kitchen. The recipes are simple, delicious and affordable. 10 out of 10!!!❤

[@malkkum]

“This cake makes me wish I had friends.” Feels like a great endorsement of cake. 😂 All these recipes look great and I’m excited to try the lasagna and cake later this week.

[@dennisfrench8225]

Over 65 yrs old and you are teaching this old boy new tricks now that I cook for my house making life easier on my end and new things also love sent yur way!!!!! From Ohio

[@Aelffwynn]

Budget/no fridge tip for anyone who is not opposed to soy: instead of (or in addition to) ground meat, use textured vegetable protein (TVP). It's much cheaper than meat, has a good amount of protein, comes dried (so no fridge/freezer needed), and has a long shelf life. To use, just add boiling water (I add bouillion to flavor it) and then add it in to your recipe like you would ground meat. It works great for pasta, tacos, sausage dishes, etc. I've served it to a lot of people who love meat, and they can't tell the difference, especially with a lasagna or spaghetti bolognese.

[@brittanylavoiephotography1450]

I can not find tvp cheaper than a pound of meat near me in oklahoma. Any suggestions?

[@brittanypiercey6370]

@@brittanylavoiephotography1450 just to be sure, tvp is dried and will be much heavier when prepared, in case you werent factoring that into the price vs ground meat

[@caristewart481]

​@brittanylavoiephotography1450 Try canned lentils. I use the great value organic canned lentils ($1.69). I mix in a full can to 1lb of ground beef for things like tacos (you truly don't notice it at all), spaghetti sauce, burgers. They don't have much flavor but it stretches meat and takes on the flavor if you leave the fat drippings in there. A 1:1 ratio is what we like best here but play around with it! Even my kids will gladly eat lentil tacos with no meat in there at all. Just make sure you rinse them well before adding in. Shake off excess water

[@Maudpie666]

@@brittanylavoiephotography1450 it’s only $4 for a big bag in every Mexican store

[@jenscheese4510]

If​@@brittanylavoiephotography1450 if you live near winco I think they have in bulk there

[@BerryBerry1465]

Finally. Somebody else other than me using a gravy packet into soup! I've been doing this for years. I also add Brown gravy mix in beef stew. Once, I used a mushroom gravy mix in a vegetable soup. Loved it❤

[@dryellowkate]

Great idea!

[@lenalyles2712]

I used to make a breakfast casserole or what our kids called leftover casserole. Diced potatoes, onions any leftover grilled meat, mushrooms, diced tomatoes or pico de gio, leftover grilled veggies, cheese, eggs. Great with toast, biscuits and tortillas.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Sounds great! I love a good breakfast casserole and the best part is usually you can prep them the night before and bake in the morning

[@charitycaldwell7750]

I do this too but just make it into a "scramble" or "hash"

[@jhko5439]

i don’t ever go to dollar trees but i love your videos. your soothing voice, warm personality, etc is enough to make me watch. now i feel like going to dollar tree

[@ThatgirlNic217]

You def should!

[@kentuckygirl8282]

Gurl! You are a budget meal GENIUS! Your content is so awesome and SO NEEDED right now! I just found you about a week ago and I've been binging 😂 Thank you for what you do!

[@carlys.3858]

Me too! Found her two weeks ago and it's my new source of entertainment 😊

[@spoopygemini]

same here! i found her a week or so ago and i love watching the different recipes. i never knew Dollar Tree had so much to offer for food!

[@melissaann79]

I found her today 12/7/23 and binged all night 😂

[@dryellowkate]

Me too! 😂😂

[@wild_radish]

I can tell you have a lot of experience as a home cook and you also have a good instinct for it. And your vibe is very approachable too. I really appreciate that!

[@mordeys]

For ppl living in "food deserts " ..meaning not enough food stores.. most have dollar type stores: family dollar, dollar general, dollar tree and the regional market ones. Most have the same type of foods. So this type of channel and way of cooking is so helpful to them.

[@rangerannie5636]

Great start to a new series, Rebecca!! I love your conversational style... You make your viewers feel like a friend hanging out in your kitchen! ❤ Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@PeggyParrish-sg1eu]

This has been the best video idea!! I think we've all looked at the back of packets and cans and wondered if those recipes were actually any good or not!!! Would love to see more of these!!!❤❤❤

[@shawneewalker560]

Tell me why I got so emotional you trying the cake and just absolutely loving how amazing you did. You've come so far and I thought the dollar tree meals were my favorite but trying new recipes on the back of food products is definitely my favorite now! You're so inspiring and you help this single mama of 2 make quick and easy meals! I can not wait to try all of these recipes thanks to you ❤

[@missmopo]

Love your channel. You’re such a good soul! Not everyone understands the circumstances people may live in, and if they do they’re judgmental. But you are accepting and helpful. Thank you for your solidarity!

[@shelzp7272]

I used to work for a major food manufacturer and they had an ENTIRE floor full of employees who came up with new products along with recipes to use the products in. At the time, we called them ‘Home Economists’ because that was what they had their college degrees in, I’m not sure if there is a new designation for that job. It was fun, when they wanted opinions they’d automatically ring every department with an automated message that said ‘Taste Test on the Eight Floor’ and you’d hear the elevator start going off with ding ding ding… It was so long ago that we had an actual elevator operator. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dryellowkate]

This sounds like so much fun!

[@chelseasidwell2844]

I'm telling you: I love this format. It's like a food channel network show!

[@squisitissima2810]

Hi Rebecca! I love your channel. Dollar General is by far the closet store to me, but it is limited in terms of ingredients. Since those biscuit bombs turned out so well, I'd love to see a dedicated video to meals made with convenience doughs like biscuit and crescent. I know you would come up with the best ideas.

[@angelstellrecht]

I absolutely LOVE your face when you bite into a new recipe that you love! I don't even need to wait for the review; I already know that I need to make it, too. The lasagna and chocolate cake faces you made were epic, hahaha! Another home run video 🥰

[@keekeejenkins6162]

​@J0EBIDEN_DADDYyeah, with Cornpop!

[@happychappy4life]

I don’t know why but the look on your face with the cake brought tears to my eyes 🍰😊 you just looked so happy!!! Well done on today’s video 👏

[@TheWayISewIt]

I made the cake with homemade leftover cranberry relish and gluten-free flour. So good and definitely a keeper! This morning it had more of a consistency of fudge because we refrigerated it overnight, but that's fine, too. Thanks for the recipe!

[@bridgeotto3320]

Ever since seeing this video 3 months ago, the last minute lasagna has become a favorite in our house. My fiance and I make it often. Thank you for all your videos!

[@ginaaragon5779]

Every single recipe you made today was seriously awesome. I too have clipped recipes from cans, packaging, and other places and use them. The lasagne was an unexpected nice surprise. Can't wait to make all of your recipes, especially that cake! 😋 ❤

[@sreginkc]

I really like your idea of doubling and then freezing the breakfast sandwiches. Thanks for the video!

[@lori1246]

This is such a unique little niche of videos. I admit I read the names of recipes on packages and think it sounds so good, but that's where it ends. You have inspired me to try a recipe. Thank you! Love your channel.

[@db5960]

Best cooking channel! She is so real and down to earth

[@simplyidaho6682]

I just ran to store to buy all the ingredients to make ALL these recipes! Got home and made that lasagna and let. Me. Tell. You…… AMAZING!! My hubby was blown away! Thank you for sharing these recipes 😊 Update: made all the recipes and they are great with the exception of the cake. It tastes good but not a good texture for me. Fun to make anyway!

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

It’s so nice to hear someone say that a cake doesn’t need frosting. The frosting is the biggest reason I don’t like cake.

[@cindymichaud7111]

Rebecca, Your face says it all! When you like something your expression is delightful! As for the Broccoli Cheese soup, I definitely start with a bullion cube/chicken base for the broth. Also, I would break up the broccoli and possibly add some instant potato flakes or leftover potato, etc. to enhance the viscosity of the soup, and adding the cheese at the last possible moment is best. A good broccoli cheese soup is a gift! I have used xanthan gum to thicken when I'm "keto", but it's not nearly as good as the potato. I can hardly wait to try the cranberry cake, but I've got to find a keto method, but I definitely have an idea (coconut flour)! Take care and have a blessed day 💖✝

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That cranberry cake was giving me an existential crisis 😂😂 I want to make it again I wish I had somewhere to bring it

[@donnawestbrook8992]

​@@DollarTreeDinnerswould you feel better about making it into cupcakes and freezing as "meal prep", so you have a treat when you feel like one?

[@jdmaine919]

Such a great idea for a video series! Now I know what to do with the can of cranberry sauce I forgot to serve on Thanksgiving!

[@CathyH-xd7xb]

If no one has told you today, you are awesome!!! Love all of the recipe ideas. I am definitely trying that lasagna. Great job, Rebecca!!!

[@five_pennies]

The way you didn't even say anything after you tried the cake, just immediately went in for the second bite made me laugh. I love these longer videos too!

[@caspernovelli3568]

Rebecca and her cooking videos are a godsend for a single male on a fixed income

[@donnadequire-rios3531]

Seeing you so happy after trying each item you cooked was nice. It was apparent you truly enjoyed the tasting of each item. I absolutely cannot wait to try all of these myself. Thanks for sharing and for all the hard work you put in to get your videos out to us.

[@pammanners2250]

A video of yours just popped up into my feed one day, and I am SO glad and grateful it did. You are a joy and a delight to watch!! I’m 67, retired and on a fixed income. My daughter is 27 and a single mom. Grocery bills have become ridiculous, so these recipes are life savers! I especially loved this one. Thanks for providing such a wonderful service to everyone. I also love what you do to help out that elderly woman and her son. May your kindness and selflessness come back to you a hundredfold, darlin’! 🥹🩷

[@peggywilkins1358]

Thank you for being so honest about your dishes! It's hard to watch most of these food channels because "everything" they cook is sooooo amazing and you are following their recipes. I just subscribed.

[@srad-oq7cb]

Bravo Rebecca. I have watched your channel using Dollar Tree items and have admired your resourcefulness and compassion for those on tight budgets. I decided to try the last minute lasagna and was so happy with how it turned out. I did add about 1/2 cup of spinach to the noodles , Florentine style. I am definitely going to try the chocolate cranberry cake. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

❤ I love your channel. Your 'can-do' spirit and your 'being real' are great. Some orher frugality channels don't seem genuine. I can't watch them. One request please do pantry and freezer meals thank you. 😊

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

Yay obscure meals!! 🎉 You know what’s crazy?? I brought a packet of that country gravy to work today and a package of the buddig beef and bread (we only have a microwave) so I was thinking “I bet Rebecca would approve of my budget lunch/dinner today”! And then you posted!!😂❤

[@marie-andreec5164]

The breakfast pastries look amazing! They could even be made more savory for lunch or easy dinners, like fancy calzones or samosas. You could fill them with almost anything!

[@ElPar01]

I asked my husband to make the biscuit recipe for my birthday breakfast! Oh my!!! DELICIOUS!!! Thank you!!!

[@sw3et24x7]

I just used the knorr broccoli rice and cheese this past week for Thanksgiving. I added more broccoli to the mix and upped the liquid a bit bc I decided to bake it. It was an experiment but it turned out well. I'm guessing most of the recipes on the back of some packages are from people who experimented and left feedback with the company. Great video! I'll have to try the cake since I didn't use my cranberry sauce this past week.

[@Avaxxxx.]

Oh My Goodness❣️❣️ You are so sweet, kind and so thoughtful to your viewers and subscribers!!! God bless you for all the energy, effort and time you take to offer these wonderful gifts to others who really need them! I appreciate you so much and have enjoyed watching since coming across your channel❣️Much love and support to you….. Your friend in CA! 😊❤😊

[@danadyd59]

Really love this one! I've always wondered about that broccoli soup recipe. Going to try it. The cranberry cake, and the lasagna both looked delicious! Thanks for taking one for the team!

[@gbii2612]

this was fun to watch, dont worry about the mic, life happens! it actually makes you come across as "real" and not scripted! i want to try thhe lasagna now!

[@stacyrussell460]

We need more videos like this! Easy, simply explained & honest opinions! Thank you.

[@snapcrackleangela]

binge-watching your channel has been an absolute delight! i love your realistic approach to everyday cooking. i'm not on that tight of a budget anymore, but i still appreciate all of the considerations that you give to those that are. you're just so positive and refreshing! keep being you! i look forward to your future

[@jackieeljabbour5870]

I love your channel. You are a life-saver . With a limited budget, these recepys are great. I always have company on the weekends. My kids, their friends. They always want lasagna and cake. Thank you for everything you do.

[@Jenntully]

I'm definitely trying the lasagna. The cake, I wouldn't make a frosting for it, I'd make ganache, it'd be the perfect use of that leftover dark chocolate.

[@bethannieblumberg8317]

Omg I've never heard your accent until you started making the country gravy, and all of a sudden, your lil southern twang came out! How cute 😂❤

[@sarahmichelle787]

We do stuffed sausage gravy biscuits. Make and mix the packet gravy with the crumbled sausage then divide it in mini muffin tins and freeze once they're frozen stuff them in the biscuits like you did here and bake. They are so good and the best on the go biscuits and gravy lol

[@laurafisher6531]

Can’t wait for episode 2 of this obscure packaging recipe’s. I love your channel so much 😊

[@Trjlal]

Something magical happens when you mix Alfredo sauce with marinara! Yum!

[@jennifergomez8168]

I want to thank you again for your videos that help us that are limited to a microwave, air fryer, electric skillet, but no stove . God bless you always.

[@IamTMichelle1]

OOh I'm so excited! LOL I NEVER pay attention to the recipes on packaging. Maybe i should start! Great video!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You definitely should! They are easy and quick most of the time

[@MarciaMartin-t9p]

I have made so many of your recipes, which have been soooo helpful for a family of 2 adults on a $45 dollar a week grocery budget. This video was so fun, I ran to the store to buy the ingredients for the easy lasagna. I thought I might add 5 tablesppons of cottage cheese to the last layer because I have a little left in the container and It will give it a little ricotta like texture. Thank you for these!

[@LynneGirl26]

I always use cottage cheese in my lasagna. We like the texture better, especially if you make ahead and freeze pans for future dinners. I find that ricotta lasagnas can sometimes get weird when baked from frozen.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Many fine recipes have come from the back of the package! Another great thing about these ingredients is they have a longer shelf-life than fresh items. As I eat smaller portions, I find that refrigerator management is becoming difficult. I would TRY the fudgy cake with whole canned cranberries: the fruit bites would contrast with the chocolate bites.

[@debbieritter1096]

Fun to watch- would enjoy seeing even more "on the back of the package " recipes in the future!

[@tabby1848]

There is a whole cookbook of back of the box recipes. It's nice because many of them aren't listed on the boxes anymore. Great video. Imgoing to try them all! Plus, they don't make a ton since i only cook for two.

[@rangerannie5636]

Are you talking about "Recipes From Cans, Bottles and Jars"? I think it's from the 70's or 80's... It's a great little cookbook! 😊

[@johannasmith3081]

I'm so glad you did the broccoli and cheese soup recipe. I've seen it and been wondering, thank you.

[@vixinya]

I wish I could be that friend you brought a cake over to! ❤ Fantastic video, good to hear this brought you some inspiration.

[@lorilxn1597]

Audio worked just fine throughout the whole video 😊

[@worldofthesupernatural]

Love this. I also recommend trying some individual savory cheesecakes for breakfast. Sort of like quiche but also different. There is one online for Santa Fe cheesecake that’s really delicious and I think Dollar Tree would have most of the ingredients ❤

[@Bitbit3427]

I am so glad I found your channel. I have such a hard time finding meals to make for just one person and now I know where to come. I can make two weeks worth of meals and swap it up and put a salad with it. You made me so happy, I’m not fond of cooking. I was but now that I’m single I’m not it’s hard to cook for one. This is easy thank you so much.❤❤❤

[@ireneboyle3830]

I am going to try these recipes. I have tried the Wendy's chili recipe and really enjoyed it!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Love that chili recipe!

[@veronicaletmeaskyousomethi8457]

I love that you use the word, béchamel sauce! I love it

[@peacefulinspirations7312]

Good recipes. For the cake you could mix with a mixer to incorporate the jelly better.

[@anniegold7763]

Girl I love Panera's broccoli cheddar soup. I might just need to try the gravy one you made I'm not expecting it to be Panera's but it looked really good. Also thinking I will have to try all the other recipes from today's video as well. It's awesome that they all turned out to be so good. Can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for sharing them. 😊

[@mrsrobinson2364]

One of your best videos! 🤤 I now want to try all of these recipes. Also, love your fun idea of starting a recipe book and making little notes in it. Good job on this one, girl! 🏆

[@celestecolton1638]

Oh my goodness gracious, just the look on your face when you are tasting these different recipes says it all, you don’t even have to tell us that you liked it because we can just know, looking forward to trying all of these very soon, your videos are great, I love watching them and getting some Awesome ideas for every meal in the day and then some

[@robinsnell7249]

These all looked so delicious! Will be trying them for sure!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Please do!

[@reniedavisson8532]

I could eat breakfast food 3 times a day! Love the biscuit idea with a little gravy

[@dwynn57]

hey! the labels on the back of cans and boxes were how my sister and I learned how to cook! you do have to tweek sometimes because of what you like as to seasonings. the lasagna looked so good! I made one a few months back and my husband was not a fan, but I have noticed that alot of the italian restaurants have this type of item on their menu! thanks so much for sharing and I will definitely be trying at least a couple of these recipes! xoxo

[@jaynebirkholz1596]

Your enthusiasm is so refreshing!

[@vanessamendoza5948]

Mexican breakfast: huevos rancheros Chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeño fry in some oil to make a sauce you can add a little water season w bouillon and let it simmer . Fry two eggs sunny side up . Fry corn tortilla . Place egg on top of tortilla and top w the salsa . You can have it w a side of refried beans 🫘 love that and super cheap

[@allyrooh3628]

Okay, you really need one of those meat masher things that has the 4 prongs! Your bendy spatula 😳🤣. I’ve been making those biscuit bombs a long time. They are excellent for a group breakfast too! Super video!

[@debbieforseth254]

That is what I use as a meat masher too!

[@allyrooh3628]

@@debbieforseth254 it’s definitely the one kitchen tool that I didn’t know I needed and can’t live without now!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I think about that everytime but I never think of grabbing one when I go to dollar tree 😂

[@afurrything]

Came to the comments to say the same thing!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Update, went to dollar tree today and still forgot to check for one 😂😂😂

[@jeanmorin8340]

I have kept all the recipes and I cannot wait to make these. Thank you. You should keep these recipes along with your comments and make your own book. I would certainly purchase it❤

[@amandahamilton8342]

Interesting. Manufacturer recipes tend to be hit or miss. Glad these all worked. They look amazing. I'm definitely going to have to try that cake. Might do a test run for the office before making it for the people I like. 😂

[@jenniferl6553]

the last sentence of your comment cracked me up 🤣

[@monteeposey4255]

I absolutely love what you’re doing with your channel! I agree, you have helped so many people that are on tight budgets. Oh by the way, your sound is fine on my end and I think I’m going to try that lasagna! Keep doing what you’re doing. Excellent work. Watching you from Bradenton Florida 😋😋😋😋

[@kimberlya9699]

Love your channel. I'm trying everyone of the recipes except the soup. You hair and makeup look amazing. The eyeshadow makes your eyes pop!!❤❤

[@lauramaldonado5591]

I love all your videos and this one is fantastic All the recipes look and sound delicious ❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@philaphobic]

A little carrot (if you have some withering in your crisper like I always do) would a great addition to that broccoli soup. Or peppers (hot or sweet)

[@MamaStyles]

Here’s the secret to a good broccoli soup ( I would consider myself expert level chef ) Most creamy soups are either potages ( where it is blended ) or chunky like this.But the potage base is what most commercial soups are based on.First use a broth or boullion…vegetable or chicken (I tend to use both). Add a small amount of diced potatoes(they will disintegrate and thicken the soup) with very finely chopped shallots versus onions (cooking onions are too overpowering )your dairy base and lots of white pepper ,and some salt .I also will add a pinch of a light herb like thyme…and cheese should only be added in at the very last minute after you use a potatoe masher in your soup to make most of the broccoli separate ! This will get you the Panera bread Broccoli soup (we don’t have them in Canada but I visit them when I come to the U.S.) I prefer the lemon chicken orzo and can make that one as well! My kids call me the Soup Queen 😂❤❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you!

[@kaitlynmaxson5945]

This was so extremely helpful, thank you

[@MamaStyles]

@@kaitlynmaxson5945 Glad I could share the knowledge 💕help.Commercially prepared soup is so hard to copy because they use stabilizers to create that mouth feel of creamy soups.Nothing “fixes” a soup quite like a starch (potato or bouillon )kick…Also tomato sauces or tomato base soups can be fixed the same way using a spoon of Italian breadcrumbs and a spoon of butter/margarine first …wait 5 minutes and then add a bouillon cube .

[@rebeccaholwegner5958]

Definitely going to try these recipes 🎉

[@trishalanning9188]

I have searched for recipes like this! Thank you!

[@lovinglife419]

Everything about this video is joy! I'll definitely need to make these soon!

[@iamkatura8318]

Just discovered this channel while looking for an easy lasagna recipe, and im so excited to try everything in this video. I will definitely be binge watching this channel as I am a low income earner. Thanks for making these awesome videos! 🌹🙏🏾♥️

[@RevBTB]

hi sugar pop. as for the gravy soup.. that mix isnt much more than a chicken stock with some thickeners so it aint all THAT out of the ordinary. lol as always awesome job with all these trial recipes!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I kind of assumed the same after I tried it, that at its core gravy is just thickened seasoned milk so it makes sense in a creamy soup

[@Hereforthecomments1161]

I always look forward to seeing your new videos. Your culinary imagination is amazing! Thank you for what you do for so many people in need of this!

[@Devilduckie73081]

I can't wait to try all of these recipes! That cake is coming to Friendsgiving with me! Thanks for these great ideas.

[@pattiwoodin859]

I take 6-8 pieces of bacon fry it up add frozen chunk potatoes hash browns but the little squares. Cook that covered for 15 minutes, then add 3-4 teaspoons of brown sugar mix throughly, add cheese on top till it melts.

[@stephsteph5755]

My boys will love that lasagna idea !! Thanks for your great ideas

[@jerrieanderson2245]

I will be giving all of these a try. We all love breakfast, so that pocket is a no brainer. We all love broccoli cheese soup and cranberry sauce so the chocolate cake has to be made soon. I’ve made a casserole that the bottom layer is pasta mixed with Alfredo sauce, then meat sauce on top of that with grated Italian cheese. So will give yours a try. It’s so nice to have some new recipes to try out that are not too involved. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@vanhenry5614]

Wow, lots of great options to try. Thanks for sharing. That cake sounds amazing!

[@EmbracingImperfect]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious and fun! Thanks!

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Going to finish up my latest walmart haul with your recipes, then give Dollar Tree a try. I really enjoy your channel. 👍🏼