Eating On A Budget with Dollar Tree! $1.25 meal ideas!

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[@TheCraftyDIYGuy]

If you all want to check out @SumthinAboutSpice and her amazing seasonings, go to sumthinaboutspice.com and tell her Jamie sent you! xoxox

[@lawanafolmar9107]

Thank you for reminding me that I can eat for less when alone.

[@darlenegreen4035]

More more more food content! I never knew!!! I love pudding especially and learned lots of new things here. The crock pot looked wonderful and so kind to share her spices! This was GREAT!😊

[@alicehunsaker7876]

All the meals looked great ! I think the pudding is the one for me !

[@dawnbritt870]

Awesome meals on the cheap and fast to put together! THANK YOU!❤

[@judysheldon7461]

Thank you for showing me how to make dishes for less than $25.00. I loved your recipes and how they looked, that I want to try them. Thank you.

[@Jasbars]

The meatball dish is one I will definitely try! Thanks 😊

[@joanie3158]

I can’t believe you found all those items at Dollar Tree! I’ll have to check out more DT’s! 🥰

[@kathiemott3988]

Thank you for sharing this. You should try gnocchi with salsa. It is yummy! My son and I love fixing stir-fry together. Don't worry about the plating. It still looked yummy. Loved the Stir-fry. My son would eat the meat. I'm not able to eat meat; causes pain; but I can enjoy the smell of it. This gives me some ideas for the next time I can make it to Dollar Tree when my social security comes in. For the crock pot meal, I can make my plant version of the meatballs, freeze them and toss those in instead of the regular meat-based ones. can also use another crockpot to make the same dish for my son with the meat put in. Thank you for the ideas and a different way of having gnocchi. :)

[@sandy-pf9bb]

That Dove pudding is great. I softened some peanut butter and mixed it with cool whip and layered it on top of the pudding in a dollar tree pie crust. Took it to friends, big hit. The chicken potstickers are wonderful and their eggrolls are really good too.

[@user-gt4cv5xo2o]

Yummy, I'm hungry, very thing looks good 😮😊🎉❤

[@barbarajeanne8351]

That gnocchi dish looked yummy 😋

[@rupinder8932]

Omg!! Sumthin about Seasonings at the end are amazing! I actually use them in my cooking on a daily basis!! They are so flavourful and just delicious. Makes my cooking so easy and I don't have to worry about what flavours to add or how much. It's an actual lifesaver!!!

[@laelswager4983]

Thanks for the meals for pennies! Very creative

[@MeredithKinton]

The pudding dessert looks really good. Thank you Jamie.

[@carlettarinard4252]

I would use all of them! Everything looks sooo good!

[@taraeason7964]

I love the pudding,oreo, wiped cream recipe. But I will try them all.

[@skylove1336]

After watching just 2 of your recipes videos Dollar tree food never looked so yummy 😋

[@JenniferHenderson-jm2el]

Jamie, there is a woman named Rebecca on KZbin that has a budget friendly channel, Dollar Tree Dinners/Meals. I'm mentioning her because omgoodness is she amazing and her Dollar Tree recipes are fabulous. So, if you would like some more inspiration, peep at her channel. You, are also amazing and your Gnocchi and meatballs meal looks delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes with me.

[@judithhawkins1126]

Chocolate dessert and meatball dish my favorite

[@alisharocklin2741]

What an awesome video! I hope you’ll do more like this! I recently became a widow and honestly have not really cooked a meal for myself, for a couple of reasons, one being I haven’t been able to bring myself to cook for just myself. But with great ideas like this I feel inspired to do it! Thanks Jamie, you’re one of my favorite channels! I’m an OG!❤

[@kristinecolebank5084]

Awe. This broke my heart to read. My step dad passed away a month ago. I’ve been going to my mums every week and spending my days off with her. I noticed she’s been doing the same thing. So I cooked a whole bunch of food and made her up freezer meals. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@lisajames8653]

Thank you for the great, inexpensive meal ideas! I make the Meatball Soup you did in your Dec 2023 Family Dollar Haul all the time.❤

[@marnealberti]

Love these cooking videos Jaime... Do them more often please

[@michelleslivinsky3185]

You better believe my favorite was the chocolate Oreo dessert! That’s next on my list to try!

[@robylove9190]

These all look great, Jamie ❤️

[@odalysgonzalez2847]

Very healthy food

[@SumthinAboutSpice]

These look delicious Jamie! Greek Twist in the gnocchi would take it over the top! And For Everythin would be delicious on those tostadas for Mexican night!

[@TheCraftyDIYGuy]

Sounds great!

[@coolypooley]

Love your ideas for quick meals and inexpensive finds. TY for sharing with us. Always enjoy watching you video's

[@judystahlman1620]

The one with the meatballs was my favorite.

[@debraloveless862]

I like all of your meal plans! Thank you for sharing!

[@paulsahota3420]

Loooove the Greek twist from Sumthin about Spice!! It’s great with my roasted veggies which I meal prep on a weekly basis. Throw it on there, roast the veggies and bam done for the week! Quick and easy peasy!

[@terrilynkoetting3066]

I'll try the gnocchi/ spaghetti sauce recipe. Thank you for the ideas.

[@bonnypendleton4730]

Thank you for some really great DT meal ideas. I’m going tomorrow to stock up. You rock!

[@patriceebaker1146]

I think the meatball, gnocchi mix looked really good. The tostada's looked good too. Thanks for sharing.

[@adventurebythemile]

Do more videos like this! Love this video!

[@Alicia_1970]

Everything looked great. I need that Oreo pudding right now 😂

[@charlottesilber1687]

Good meal ideas, TYFS, I might try a couple of them.

[@theresapatrono4062]

Great recipes on a budget. If I started cooking like that my kids probably would not eat. They have been spoiled. I make a lot of things from scratch, but so did my mom.

[@sq29248]

These all look so good! Love a quick, pocket friendly meal! Also looove Sumthin About Spice! My go to seasoning. Curry Curious is my favorite, but now that I’m adding more seafood to my diet Greek Twist is becoming a front runner. Delicious! Thanks for sharing, such a great video!

[@ManuGillVancouver]

Yum!! One of my fave things is to use sumthin about spice seasoning. It makes life sooo much easier because I don't have to stress about the flavours. The spice mix has everything you need. I add it to roasted veggies, pastas, burgers. It's awesome!

[@rkg715]

Mmmm each dish looks so delicious and easy! And bonus, we use sumthin about spice already! The Greek twist and For everything are awesome time savers...I don't have to think, just use them as is!

[@MBMCincy63]

I like the crockpot meal. Thanks Jamie for giving ideas on simple meals 🥰. 🥶🖤🔔👍🏻❤️

[@denimcarter]

Wow Jamie these are all GREAT suggestions for meal prep. I can’t wait to add sumthin about spices Greek Twist to the meatball dish and the curry curious and for everything to the bean. To be honest the Greek Twist is my fave seasoning that I literally put on everything (not even kidding) it’s not too overpowering and super flavorful that most times I don’t need to add any other seasoning. The curry curious and for everything are super delish too but the Greek Twist has me in a chokehold since my first bite 😩😩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Ya’ll def add sumthin about spice flavorful seasonings to Jamie’s dishes, your taste buds will thank you

[@marywells7833]

So glad you made this video.

[@ChicOnTheCheap]

What a great video idea Jamie, the meals look so good!

[@TheCraftyDIYGuy]

Glad you liked it!!

[@pennylee6569]

Like them all

[@msandhu3017]

@sumthinaboutspice seasonings are our favourite. Great to add to food for the little ones who can be picky at times. They love the flavour of Greek twist.

[@tynnathompson7289]

love this food content and knowing me the dessert is a must try !!!

[@memj89]

It all looks good to me. I had to stop the video, to get myself a snack. Thanks for sharing with us. May you have a Blessed day.

[@TheOtherPaige]

This was a fun video. I needed some new menu ideas. I'll probably try them all!

[@Rosie-oc1wo]

fabulous, fabulous job.

[@sherrybollock8119]

It all looks delicious

[@JotiMD]

0 seconds ago Omg! I Looooove Something About Spice!!!! Greek Twist is my favorite! My 6 year old gobbles up his omlettes in the morning before school if I put it in his eggs! Greek Twist is also an excellent way to make a flavorful Alfredo pasta... plus it's super easy.... warm up a jar of Alfredo Sauce, add Greek Twist, and add boiled pasta! If I'm adding a protein to the pasta, I just saute it with some Greek Twist seasoning as well.... it's a hit every time! Plus your meal is ready in 15 mins!

[@cynthiadodge3089]

I believe my hubby would really LOVE the meatballs & gnocchi dish! 😍 Thank you for sharing these new recipes!

[@silverfox70]

Yes do more food on budget meals love the ones today!

[@dianeharcrow4056]

I have a sweet tooth. The oreo pudding was my favorite. Thanks for sharing!

[@franceswright8277]

Great ideas!

[@airbhatia]

Great recipes! I’m actually huge fan of sumthin about spice. I use For Everything l, literally on everything.

[@gladyserrickson9592]

Oh my goodness oh please please do more of these dollar tree videos i was a couple ladies do meal ideas and i you will be gr8 at doing the meal videos to

[@MelaneeEllis]

Great ideas for recipe bases. Not a gnocchi fan, but I'm a huge meatball and marinara fan! The dessert looks like one I frequently make for New Year's dessert! 😊❤️

[@adventuresofmisspeach]

The gnocchi meal looked good!

[@kathrynbynum5]

I really didn’t realize or think about making meals from DT. Thank you for sharing. I will be looking into this when I go to my DT. Thank you. Look forward to your next video

[@tammy299]

Honestly They ALL LOOKED SO GOOD N YUMMY, I was very impressed and shocked how many meals you made that I feel I'd love, wow, what a Great Idea, ALL OF THOSE DISHES I'D LOVE, Plus so cheap as well, I would Love for you to start doing this kind of Video once a week or months, It was Really a Great Video and you are Never to old to Learn new Yummy Recipes Right 😅, Super Great meals any of us can make, I was so shocked at these Recipes Jamie your a Fantastic Cook. Your desert also, I will for sure be trying all these Recipes from you. Many Blessings

[@pattivargas7360]

Your pudding dessert was my fav. but, your others were great. Who knew one could have great flavor from the $ store.Keep on sharing I do love your channel.

[@debbieharris5667]

That was a great video! Thanks for sharing this. Everything looked good!

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

All of the dishes looked good, especially the dessert. That said, I would likely start with the gnocchi dish mainly because I have recently been looking for some ideas for more crockpot recipes to make. Thanks for sharing!

[@julielavers3394]

I am so hesitant to buy food at the Dollar Tree but you swayed me! I really want to try the gnocchi and meatballs! The Tostadas really looked good too! ❤

[@lynetteeades9010]

Love your choices of food. The potato thingy. 🤭🤭🤭💯💯💃💃

[@Cheray_]

Love this video and def would appreciate more! Such a sweet friend you are, many blessings and prosperity to Sharon! Don't know whether to do the meatball or tostada dish first..life's tough decisions🤷🏾‍♀️❤🙏🏾

[@lesliehedges6100]

I’ll try each one, no joke. Thanks for these ideas - love this type of video!

[@candiorosco4649]

I would do spaghetti and meatballs with Parmesan and the Texas toast. I also grocery shop at the Dollar Tree. Stay safe and God bless😊

[@larahanson7196]

Thanks for the video.

[@terirachelsims8928]

I haven't seen those meatballs at DT for ages - I hope they'll return to stores in my area. There always used to be an Italian version as well as home style.

[@itsmichellejenkins]

Loved everything! Such a great video idea!!!

[@tanyaembly7630]

I'm going to do the gnocchi recipe. I love this video something different and very fun to watch. Thank you.

[@denamilline761]

The meals looked yummy but I thought you should have added seasonings. Never thought about making DT meals. Thanks for the ideas❤

[@donnas1389]

All of these recipes looked really yummy! Thank you, Jamie, so much for sharing these recipes. And yes, I will be trying these for sure ❤❤

[@wavyliketheocean3486]

Happy Sunday DT haul Jamie and Otis 🐈💙 that looks so delicious stir fry 😊 Jamie these are so awesome and on budget 😊 that desert is my favorite 😍 very great haul have a fantastic week 🐈💙🦋🌈

[@claire.c8755]

Love this video. So appreciate the ideas and recipes. ❤

[@spidermonkey1962]

Great recipes, they all looked great. That dessert looked yummy.

[@KarisaKitty]

I love these videos!! 🤩

[@TheCraftyDIYGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@hollyweaver7292]

You can’t beat the Texas Toast.

[@lawanafolmar9107]

Meatballs are my favorite

[@user-mg9wc1gg9m]

❤ gnocchi recipe n tostadas recipes liked. Maybe ill get tostadas one day at my store. But get tortillas and sometimes sliced bread. My dollar store doesn't have frig items, only dry n packaged goods

[@staciewilliams6938]

Hello, the meatballs and pudding Yummy 🎉😍

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

I think that the meatballs and gnocchi looks yummy. I used to make something like your pudding but put it in a a graham cracker crust

[@monicab0-0]

Your hair is on point.

[@imjustsayny]

Absolutely must try the pudding, Oreo,cool whip dessert.

[@lisajames8653]

You could do that pudding w banana and dehydrated fruit from a trail mix at DT.

[@glendalenesites856]

Thank you ❤ I'll be trying the meatball gnocchi mix. That looks yummy. Also like the pudding mixture. That would make a great take to a potluck. I would probably double it for that. Thanks again.

[@christinel8861]

The meal with the meatballs looked yummy and I love that you can make it in the crock pot. Of course, the dessert looked fabulous too. Thanks for sharing these.

[@susanlukaszewski4600]

Jamie I'm making them all. Thank you.♥️

[@Educate.Tomorrow.2DA]

👋 Hi Jamie! What a GREAT new “crafty” side of you to see!!! These were some great ideas and all on a great budget. I live alone and really don’t take the time to make myself a “meal” so these are great ideas for full meals for one on a budget!! I loved the Italian meal in the crockpot!! and the dessert waiting for me at the end was a super yummy 😋 treat! I think this would be a great idea for you to try to fit these into your DIY’s you share with us. I’m sure your followers would well receive these. It’s crafty, it’s fun and it’s yummy!!!! Everyone LOVES YUMMY!! 😂 I have the best name for your Food videos… Jamie’s Jambalaya! 😂 I think it would be a hit!! Just sayin’ 😊 Love 💕 ya!! Thanks for all you do!! Jackie in New Hampshire

[@TheCraftyDIYGuy]

thank you so much!

[@maribelrivera5251]

Thank you for sharing everything looks good but i would make the gnocchi with the meat balls 😋

[@kristielynnministries8566]

Awesome ideas!! Love your videos!!

[@lisawilson6071]

Thanks for all these tips. I love your videos.

[@vickigill3530]

Love this video! Hope you cook more in the future.

[@craftin.nana6]

I think I liked the the Italian recipe. I love pasta and the veggies looked delish. Thanks for sharing. Luv ya and Otis.❤❤

[@angelaaguilar2785]

That pudding desert looks delicious 😋

[@vickydruge6396]

I liked the pudding recipe the best (to watch-I haven’t tried it yet). ❤ Love these videos, by the way