Episode 6- Low Budget Meals At EVERY Store With EVERY Budget || Most Challenging Yet

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[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

This one was an experiment. $3 was hard at food city! Lol In the future I’d like to perfect this recipe. Adding maybe a couple chicken legs to water first, to make a broth and shred the meat. More cream of chicken, definitely more spices such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and adobo. Potatoes would be a game changer!! So if you make this, I’d suggest to make it your own, and experiment! This is a great base to start with!

[@michelerenem]

I am so glad I found this channel.. We are struggling SO BAD as I know so many of us are all around the world... You are such an adorable human being, and I don't live too far from you! (I live in Robbinsville, NC) unfortunately, we have 1 grocery store in this tiny town, and they price gouge SO BAD! ingles!! If I had transportation, I would travel to Walmart, which is 45 minutes away lol.. But I guess it'd be worth it if i could just do a weekly trip! Other than that, there are no more grocery stores near me. I live only 2 miles as a crow flies from the southern border of the Smoky Mtn National Park.. God Bless you and your adorable family, and thank you again for these videos, inspiring me to try and change and save money... The struggle is so real these days!!!!!

[@deborahconley2009]

This one should go into the blessing box meals you do. Super easy and cheap

[@dawnanderson6486]

Under three dollars AND the veggie police can't complain-that's pretty impressive!!!

[@danasandlin2435]

if you learn anything in life--its never, never, never throw out those free packets that you get along the way (mayo, ketchup, mustard, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, jelly, sugar, salt, pepper--and whatever else appears--chick-fil-a sauce packet, anyone?)--keep all of them in a plastic bag and you can reuse them along the way--they become miracle makers when you have no money!! dts/usa

[@Kimmy-ko6he]

Another idea would be to add egg noodles instead of using the pancake mix for a creamy chicken noodle soup! Thanks for the great videos Brooke!❤

[@dede.terrebonneterrebonne9914]

I agree

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

Love that idea❤

[@shariwuebben7280]

That was my thought. Chicken soup!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I'm actually glad you got such a low budget at the not low budget store. You did a phenomenal job. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

I don’t know what’s up with all these trolls that feel the need to get on Brooke’s videos and trash talk and only spew negativity and vileness. Just a PSA YOUR COMMENTS WILL BE REMOVED, No ifs, ands or buts and no warnings, so don’t waste your time or more importantly Brooke’s or mine.

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

I couldn't agree more Aunt Vickie tell 'em

[@Brie7362]

My Grandma made her dumplings with all purpose flour and water, and they were amazing. (She lived through the Great Depression, that’s probably the reason she made them that way.)

[@teresamessick2297]

That the way I always made mine. My family always big on dumpling cherish memories of reunions of pots of chicken & dumpling or pork & dumplings.

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

I was thinking that.

[@clsmls2]

I calculated cream chipped beef on toast at our local expensive Grocery store, something my Mom always made before pay day…loaf Italian bread $1.00, cream soup $0.75, Buddig beef $0.85 and a couple carrots for a veggie $0.55 = $3.15….we have bottle deposit here and I can always round up a couple to cover the difference…Happy with Results…this series has been so fun!😊

[@donamariaallen3132]

Might be good i will have to try it possibly rice or noodles even

[@laurie5098]

another idea, take the same budget and use at several stores. Like, see what you can do for $3 at WalMart, Aldi and so on and then compare the meals.

[@lindanizamoff7981]

wonder how it would work if you put it in a baking dish and pour the pancake mix over the top and bake?

[@melanieroberts2221]

Bet you it would

[@alishaparr577]

It would be more like a pot pie, dumplings might brown a bit, Yummy

[@wandamontgomery6030]

Oohh yum

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

That’s what I was thinking too.

[@kimbruins4188]

I thought why not pancakes for dinner?

[@hummingbird2230]

You are such a ray of Sunshine

[@jadedgramma]

Ingenious! Never would've thought to make dumplings...am 70 and I learn something from you all the time. Thanks for these series. We need them these days.

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

Food City sounds a lot like Publix. It is a rich people's store lol. I hardly ever shop there

[@PinkTigger33]

I was at Wal Mart Neighborhood Market today and all I wanted was a piece of chicken. One piece. They are only sold in family packs and the lowest priced one was still $8. I did not get chicken. This series has been really helpful to me, and I really want to tell you, "Thank You so much"!!! We have been living on a single income and money had been tighter than I've ever had to live on, and when I look at my pantry, I come and see what you've come up with and have been able to feed us on next to nothing, AND it's tasty. Your Appalachian tater soup is one of my favorite go tos now.

[@wandamontgomery6030]

Giant Eagle same way now in hot foods. Sometimes you just need one piece:(

[@Bellejourney85]

I made broccoli chicken and rice soup yesterday. I saved the broccoli water from the broccoli we ate on Tuesday then on Wednesday I cooked rice in the water (1 quart) and I added 1 can of chicken I got at the dollar tree for 1.25 I used ⅔ cup of uncooked rice, about .15 cents and I seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder it was good. I served with homemade no knead artisan bread. I cut 2 slices in half (1 middle slice is 4x8 inches). Served 4 big bowls. About $1.50

[@BlessedWithNina]

@@Bellejourney85 that sounds yummy! So much better than eating out

[@Bellejourney85]

@@BlessedWithNina I just figured up the cost per serving at under .40 each. No place in the USA can you eat for .40 cents... lol. Except at home.

[@BlessedWithNina]

@@Bellejourney85 you are so right and home is the best place to be! Your soup inspired me yesterday, I was very tired and tempted to order food, then I remembered your soup and decided to make my own, I pulled a bunch of veggies out of the fridge, added some big pasta, and even added some meatballs I had made and put up in the freezer. It turned so good with lots of leftovers for the next couple of days

[@suefleming]

You can make cookies with pancake mix. Just add butter and an egg and chocolate chips and nuts. Or melted chocolate whatever you like. Any kind of Box mix be it cake or pancake or cookie or whatever they all have flour and baking soda and salt.... pretty much the same exact thing. Love your videos Southern frugal mama !!!!

[@vanessadyson7031]

Forgot flour, for a sausage gravy thickener, when camping. Had pancake mix, used that. I've never used flour again it was that good. Great dumpling substitute 👍, I'll have to try it. Thnx for the great video, Brooke ♥️

[@ericarandall2692]

You never cease to amaze this California girl with your creativity and budget meals!

[@rachelschroeder7675]

I have a dumpling hack! For these kind of dumplings if you dip your spoon in your boiling broth before scooping into your dumpling mix the dough will slide right off..so no need for the other spoon to scrape them off!

[@juliehill8292]

I was worried about that pancake mix. I probably would have gone with rice or noodles instead but I absolutely love that you try to always think outside the box. You're the best and I love this series.

[@annetterose8948]

My favorite $tree $5 meal is smoked sausage ×2, pepper stir fry blend, and rice. So easy and so yummy.

[@shannonadams3101]

Love this series of videos! You've come up with some creative ideas for each store & budget.

[@mjhepburn11]

I'll bet that it would be good with just corn instead of mixed vegetables. Sort of like a corn chowder. Using the pancake mix for dumplings was genius! Great job, Brooke!

[@rebekahhansen1112]

Fideo pasta the 44 cents a bag ( 2) tomato sauce small can 1 can corn add taco seasoning.

[@marybethsmith6458]

Dollar Tree should be easy after that one. I'm glad it turned out good.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Fantastic! Congratulations!!🙋🙋🐾🐾👍

[@carolynjordan4633]

I , like you ,your funny at times.I started following your CHANAL for a while.I like how you.Make simple things and turn it into a good meal And I like how you put your kids, first. Fantastic job😊

[@athletemum]

Excellent job! Another option - crepes with veg and soup mix as a creamed filling 🙂

[@marthamorris4879]

Most people would just buy a pack of hot dogs and bread. Great job!!!!

[@psychedelichippie9759]

Great job on a $3 budget at an expensive grocery store 🎉❤

[@potato_bug9941]

Incredible skills as always! ❤ But can we get a special shout out for the spectacular sprouted onion on the counter in the back?

[@teraquewel]

I always use bisquick pancake mix for my dumplings. My grandmother and my momma always made them that way! I think it goes further because they expand! And also my dumplings are like biscuits in the middle. They are amazing 😊

[@SimplySweetSasha]

The ladies in my family have always used bisquick too!

[@wandamontgomery6030]

My family too.

[@barbarasumner4014]

I have used flour and water, and I am the grandma

[@Myfavorites877]

I can’t stand puffy dumplings. I want them thin and sticky. Of course it all depends on what you prefer or grew up on.

[@sheliapeters2082]

I come across a cheap dumpling recipe from scratch I know its a little more expensive but they are so good its 2 cups flour 2tbsp butter 1/2 tsp baking powder salt and 1 cup of milk. Mix well I mix the butter with the flour first then add other ingredients then mix up and roll out into strips and cut into square and drop in hot broth. This recipe is so good. Just a tip if anyone wants to try it.

[@melanieroberts2221]

Use self rising flour. Everything is premixed in. Milk and butter cut in.

[@sheliapeters2082]

@@melanieroberts2221 yes you can I just used all purpose I didn't have any self rising just I added the other stuff in

[@CathieG]

Thanks! I’m going to try this! 😍🥰

[@sheliapeters2082]

We hope you like we sure did enjoy them

[@debbiesmith5763]

Waiting on my daughter so thought I’d take ten dollars and shop for a dinner. Decided no rice, beans or potatoes. Gave up after an hour. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

[@kellylorang6845]

Great job of thinking outside the biscuit, er, box.😊😋😋

[@nancyanne1402]

How about chicken ramen? Two pk noodles maybe 1/2 of one season packet with a cream of chicken soup or two (with water) and a can or two of your veggies.

[@MazzeDazze]

howdy Brooke., My mother-in-law used to use flour tortillas cut into strips to make dumplings out of.,. And they were so yummy.,. I thought the first time I ate them,, thatt she actually made the dough 🥰🥰🥰 she was kinda like you very good at cooking and making stuff work...

[@jennifermunn6898]

My dumplings from scratch only call for ice water and flour with salt, but I know not everyone keeps flour but if so, that’s super cheap way too with what you showed! Great video again 🎉❤

[@aimee2234]

Brooke, I love you and this series! It has been so fun and it's so great to see you prove you can feed a family of 5 for $3. Have a great Wednesday and be blessed always Southerland Squad! xoxo

[@Bellejourney85]

I make drop biscuits out of pancake mix all the time. Just thick batter and drop on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes at 350° F ... easy peasy.

[@Addy1027]

Brooke I don't comment very often but had to tonight! You are absolutely awesome! May God continue to bless you and your family! ♥ Your creativity, inspiration, positive attitude along with keeping it "real"? Girl, you are exactly what the doctor ordered in this crazy world we are currently in! THANK YOU!! ♥ ♥ ♥

[@lucyphenicie5236]

Thanks for great job¡u not afraid to create something new and go with it.❤

[@helencantimagine]

Amazing! Thinking outside the box gets satisfied tummies.

[@createwithlinda5181]

Great video Brook…it just goes to show you, with some creativity we can make so many meals with just what we have in our arsenal. For very limited money..👍💛

[@simplemealsbytvlog6491]

This looks delicious 😋 for 3 dollars 💸 💵 💲 I think I might make this next week

[@tracicordova9979]

I have binged all of your videos! And I love em!! And your beautiful family! I love how your little boy passes out when he tastes your food!!😂 priceless!

[@carolm4646]

That and his dancing has gotten so old.

[@kathyscrazylife]

I love these cheap meals. We are retired folks and have to stretch things around here.

[@goheen04]

Rock star status! I was anxiously waiting to see how the pancake mix would work... Looks like it went great! Thanks Brooke for all your ideas and showing people that great meals do not have to break the bank... We are having your cheeseburger melts tonight... Our second time... We love love love them!

[@clsmls2]

We had them on our menu again too-now part of regular meal rotation

[@goheen04]

@@clsmls2 I didn't think they would have the wow factor but mylanta... They definitely do!

[@kathyhanson509]

You should make a I'M IN COLLEGE..... WHAT'S FOR DINNER cookbook 😁. You are genius girl 🎉

[@cleotaylor1860]

I absolutely love that you are doing this series. I wanted to let you know something though with these mixes.....if it falls for just one egg you can actually skip it. I am allergic to them and that is what I do. And when it call for milk and I don't have any I just use water.

[@joyceclark8163]

My Dad puts soup beans on his pancake...and my parents truly have plenty of money to buy whatever they want to eat...he obviously doesn't put syrup on the pancake. He eats it as if you were eating corn bread.

[@chrischerry9811]

Not lying I probably couldn't have done this one at that store,super impressed with this idea.

[@dinahsoar6982]

Brilliant...Food City is expensive for sure. So is Ingles and Publix...I shopt their specials and bogos..but I buy the bulk of my groceries at Aldi and Walmart.

[@kathleencole9546]

Make your own Bisquick if you have flour and shortening..you can make your own biscuits and many many other things! 😊

[@danasandlin2435]

One other thought (especially if you are not having to feed an entire hungry family): for $3, you can make a decent 'salad supper' with a 99 head of lettuce or cabbage, a 99 cent bottle of your favorite store brand dressing, and a 99 cent can of tuna fish (get in oil and use the oil to help up the salad)...then if you have any seasonings on hand in your pantry, use those (you don't need them, but they can add to it)...you can easily feed three people on this (maybe more if older adults or small kids are involved)(if small kids won't eat it--wrap it in a tortilla--instant burrito)...dts/usa

[@rosemarie3908]

maybe not egg noodles but any type of noodles. or make instant mashed potatoes on the thicker size. and add thr soup mix and vgirs on top of everything. i think u did great brooke. a decent meal for under $3. that is truly awesome. u really r awesome

[@unclebucksquarter]

We were poor poor growin up. And never had the right ingredients at the right time. A big one was Mac-n-Cheese with no margarine or milk. When we had a can of french style green beans an a can of tuna. That was gourmet. I had a lot of margarine noodles with Italian seasoning too. I got a lot of what we ate when we was poor meals.

[@kathleenjorgensen8350]

Made vanilla cake cookies with cake mix,and vanilla.yummy.chocolate good too.didn't think of pancake mix.great idea😊

[@tinablair2206]

Yuppers you did it again. Great job Brooke!!!

[@luciana5614]

Lol your kids are so sweet they won’t ever say they don’t like your food 💕

[@carolm4646]

I agree, so wondered why the other two were not shown. It would be great if all reactions were shown each video as not all people like the same thing.

[@lme5564]

Love this “series”! Please keep doing it!!

[@thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887]

You were so smart to get pancake mix. I would never have thought to do that!

[@fishinghole333]

This one wins on creativity!

[@deborahtheodore5407]

Pork and beans with sliced hotdogs. Yum

[@mallory1989]

Love the smaller budget videos!!!

[@luckymatthew9292]

Absolutely amazing!!!!! Lots of love!

[@sonyaslivingthedreamlindam3382]

Thank you for this. You make me smile. Having family issues and needed a small mental break. Thank you for positive fun videos. And great ideas!!!

[@maciewages]

I was being lazy last week and I didn't want to go to the store I made mine with pancake mix and added a little flour they were amazing I just watched your video 😂 today I knew I wasn't the only one!!

[@ritarichardson3881]

Applesauce adds a nice filler to pancakes. I enjoy your ideas.❤

[@lindaf4803]

You are very clever! I would have never thought that pancake mix would make dumplings. Take care.

[@teraquewel]

I make my chicken and dumplings with bisquick! I like them really big and like biscuits in the middle! My grandma and momma always made them like that when I was grown up.

[@bethpowell6466]

I would make waffles with only pancake mix and put the sauce over the top. Savory waffles make a good supper or lunch.

[@somethingoldsomethingnew2199]

I would probably do the same, veggie-wise. No one in our house really likes peas. I'd probably just get individual small bags of beans and carrots. I bet it would be a nice soup for when you're sick!

[@docink6175]

Publix is our Food City. One of my late wifes top favs was chicken pot pie but even the cheapies are kind of $$ for the size, 2nd was chicken and dumplings. a can of cream of chicken with canned mixed veggies and half the called for liquid with egg noodles was a quick and easy replacement for either occasionally Id make AP and sourcream or yogurt biscuit mix and cook in the soup... yes I understand the xtras werent in the budget but others might have that extra dollar... you could have gone with a Spaetzle like dumpling, you can either press the dough through a collander or do long strings like a funnel cake with a baggie, it makes a small amount of dough go a lot further. Of course that small package of pancake mix made a LOT of dumplings!! this was a very informative video for just that one hack!

[@docink6175]

those dumplings would also go great on a canned stew.. filing that idea away for a future camp cook

[@docink6175]

D25T isnt really budget friendly anymore but... A package of spanish rice, either smoked sausage or 2 canned meats (their "spam" would give the most meat) and velveeta cheese sauce would be $5 b4 tax..

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

While you was shopping I was thinking chicken pot pie. 🔥🤯🔥 It’s funny how I guess what you make and I’m pretty darn close to what you’re making.

[@valeriebarnes3926]

You did a good job on that $3 budget. I would some seasoning to the Pancake mix. Love your budget series.

[@angierobinson4899]

You can make dumplings with just flour and ice cold water they are so fluffy

[@candisscott6267]

These are beyond fascinating and so helpful.

[@parasiteapologize2522]

I am so glad I found your channel! How creative. Good food and saving money. My two favorite things.

[@velmahopkins8070]

Just a suggestion…when you write the store and $ amount use black marker pen…thanks for all you do…! Amazing meal…!

[@jillgott6567]

Creative, flexible, non judgemental, helpful.. That is what sets your channel apart from others. GOOD JOB ! I would love to see a collaboration between your channel and Good Simple Living. Lori is also a sweet, southern mom and both of you have wonderful ideas on saving money. At an Independent Grocery store the other day they had on clearance boxes of Mac and cheese still high at well over a $1. I though oh my word ! Several years ago or maybe two years ago an Albertson affiliate had store brand pasta limit 4 boxes $.39 each. I bought my 4. They continued to feature it every few weeks so I bought my 4 ending up with around 12 boxes. Just myself to feed but I also donate. I still have plenty of pasta and cringe at the prices I now see.

[@shellihall5645]

When I make my dumpling I literally only use Ap flour and water. I roll and cut them out. Its my families favorite. They turn out great with out having to add all the xtra

[@peggywiggins952]

Question - have you ever or would you consider doing a video about canning ground beef? I would like to see someone do a step by step. Love watching you and the family.

[@angelpurcell3156]

😅 if it tasty poopy 😅😅😅😅 omg I was laying down with my young daughter and I started to giggle....omg don't stop being you please Love your channel

[@marywalker1394]

Oh wow you did that will be trying the pancake mix for dumplings since it wasn’t sweet 😋thanks 🙏🏾❤️

[@lindatech5720]

I am always looking for deals at the grocery store. I found a GREAT one at Aldi today. I got an x-large Mama Cozzis mega meat pizza for $3.49. The regular price was $7.49. I was so happy to save $4.00. Love your videos.

[@earlenebrown7181]

You are so creative, that was a hard one but you did it. I like the fact you are using different stores and different amounts of budgets. 😊

[@FluffyMarshmallow-x6r]

Thank you for sharing. I just lost my job this week without warning. I'll be trying some of your recipes.

[@julieforbes1390]

Love your dragonfly earrings!

[@charylliss1721]

SURPRISE! I have used pancake mix like self rising flour in many dishes.🎉❤

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

The mix actually Worked!

[@pennyrasnake1401]

Creative Brook! Good job once again.

[@shelzp7272]

When you showed the pancake mix at the store, I started hoping for an episode of ‘Will it Waffle?’ ☺️

[@lowespringacres7838]

As always, so creative

[@alexachenbach821]

Thank you❤😊

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤❤Great meal.

[@sherierodriguez7708]

❤ Great job Brooke!! You go girl!! Love y'all. God bless. ❤

[@nataliefontane]

There's a Food City in the Southwest, but it's a Mexican grocery store and is pretty cheap for everything that's not prepackaged by manufacturers. Ours has Food Club generics but a different logo, so maybe they are related.

[@Curiouscat5980]

Girl you’re a miracle worker. Thank you for sharing and taste testing. Have a great day. God bless.