Five Frugal Meals for Large Families | Budget Dinners | Price Breakdowns from Frugal Fit Mom

[@suzettemaha5413]

I keep hearing of this magical ingredient known as "scratch"that seems to make everything. People have spoken of making muffins from scratch, bread from scratch, lasagne from scratch and even cheese from scratch. Where can I buy myself a packet of scratch?

[@aprilcitygirltocountrywife2595]

Lol 🤣

[@heathers787]

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[@chelebelle2223]

I know, Right? 😁😁😁

[@MyPassionFurPaws]

haha ok the end of your comment sounds like you're trying to score some drugs haha

[@suzettemaha5413]

@@MyPassionFurPaws if you can make drugs from scratch then I'm interested ;P

[@TiffanyMaryJean]

*You do a great job at speaking to the camera. You appear very natural with w your tone of voice and you use very minimal filler words.*

[@starkheart4441]

Tiffany Lincoln Agree! Those filler words work my nerves! Especially when the presenter calls the audience “guys” ten thousand times

[@lauratroxel24]

And all those umms are hard to get through unfortunately.

[@lindouglass4115]

I agree she does a great job but I would never get annoyed at someone who didn't. They are sharing videos and I appreciate it. If I don't want to watch I don't. I love this channel because of what she shares, not because of her speaking skills.

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@@lauratroxel24 frankly, I think you only really notice when you're looking for it

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[@snsdtwinkle]

I don’t know why this was recommended to me... I’m a college student still living at home, no kids, don’t have to worry about cooking or spending money on groceries, but I still watched the whole thing. Very very insightful! My favorite recipe was the first one. Who needs Chipotle when you can just make it at home for much cheaper?! Everything looked so delicious too! Great tips!

[@bellajaid]

Now is the time to get those skills :-)

[@maddieb.4282]

If you're living at home and your parents buy your groceries and cook for you, you might want to cook them a frugal meal every once in a while to practice your skills for when you move out! Plus I'm sure your family would appreciate the gesture in return for the support they give you :)

[@snsdtwinkle]

Madison Butz I wish but we’re a family of picky eaters. If I cook only I’ll be the one eating 😞 It’s okay tho!

[@icedcoffee6461]

Because you won’t be spoiled forever one day you will be on your own

[@bellajaid]

@@snsdtwinkle We are picky too and have totally opposite dietary needs. It is completely doable.

[@mommaindia7273]

The second you forgot how old your kids were you had a new subscriber. Girl, I get you!

[@psylocke2001]

hell, i forget my kids' names, call them the wrong one, stutter a bit and finally just go "Hey, you!" and point

[@luvnlavender4380]

Mommaindia 😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯💕💕🤗

[@justpatty7328]

Watching this after watching all your newer videos. Totally understand the age thing, after the first child, we lose track.

[@cf3333]

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[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Tip for making the Mexican beans and rice in the IP, add one bay leaf...it makes such a difference!

[@blonde4fire]

glad i seen this post im gonna try that as i make rice and beans a lot

[@quetta561]

Belle Serra honestly bay leaves add nothing to my beans to me

[@francihenderson8526]

So much this. Always use bay leaf for beans, IMO

[@austiiee1953]

Your kid photobombing and standing behind you killed me 😂😂😂😭💀

[@FrugalFitMom]

I think it's so funny when they do that!

[@JewelsFromVenus]

@@FrugalFitMom I was waving back!! Hahaha Kids are the BEST

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@JewelsFromVenus I was waving to him before he was waving to us! Adorable!

[@Omikoshi78]

You’re an amazing home maker. Probably not the intended effect, but this channel is inspiring us to rethink our spending in all areas :)

[@KateSitka]

She really is. Reminds me of my mother in law, who fed her family of 7 on a single income. She fed four of us on $60 of groceries for a week - it was like homemaker’s magic. The grilled cheese became croutons for the spaghetti sauce that became tomato soup - leftovers just kept reincarnating.

[@allisonzimmer1222]

Sheet pan pancakes are fabulous for feeding a crowd without having to stand at the stove flipping pancakes!

[@laceaface]

Teach me your ways.

[@allisonzimmer1222]

@@laceaface Pinterest is my bff. Definitely want to line your pan with parchment or foil, and a bit of butter, because you do NOT want it stuck to the pan 😑 #askmehowIknow 🤦‍♀️

[@hello-vs4me]

I do that too great and easy

[@africanliving294]

The taco soup looks a lot like a Kenyan food we call githeri. Just add some potatoes and carrots.

[@kaciesawadski4873]

I love how these meals are not only cheap but relatively healthy and easy! My husband and i are just starting out and dont have a lot of money so these are so helpful. And they look delicious.

[@ThePanadolsandwich]

Brilliant, thanks for this. I really like how healthy the recipes are, high in fiber, protein etc., but also delicious. You really demonstrate how little effort it is to cook good wholesome food at home for not much money without leaning on overly processed foods. Well done!

[@cathmarcampbell6765]

Moo I’m M I Onkji kiki

[@michiganmama562]

I made the pizza crust- but I only had a 9-13 pan! So, I used 3 C flour, 4 eggs, and 1 1/2 C milk, and it turned out perfectly! And still fit in my dish! Everyone loved it. Great recipe! This one will go in our family cookbook! 🤍🤍🤍

[@laurengracepop]

That zoom in on your little man is so sweet! What a cutie. Great video Christine - loving your content. All of it ☺️

[@charlottecomeau1266]

In Quebec we make a variation of shepherd's pie (called pâté chinois) and its basically just a layer of seasoned hamburger, a corn layer (2 cans of kernel corn+a can of creamed corn) and a layer of mashed potatoes. Then you throw it in the oven for a while until the top of the potatoes is roasted. I don't know what the exact recipe is but it's pretty good!

[@Stephanie-hv1vn]

Nice frugal recipes, the type I love making because they're good without a lot of ingredients, and using basic items that are usually in the house, healthy and kid friendly.

[@brandiemyers9690]

Something to make with creamed corn.. sweet corn cake.. so good… it’s 1 box jif corn muffin mix, 1/2 cp sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cp melted butter & 1 egg, 1 can creamed corn.. Mix together and bake @ 450 in a greased dish for about 35 mins or until done.

[@AG-jp4dy]

Add a can of creamed corn to a boxed corn bread mix, and never regret it!

[@aprilc55555]

It's the ONLY acceptable way to make cornbread!

[@RiverDanube]

I would rinse the beans and the rice. Also I would drain the beans and then add fresh water as they are known to cause a lot of gas if you don't.

[@kristinatidwell6563]

How would this be done to reduce gas from beans? I have less gas from black beans than kidney or pinto. But I have a crock pot I've been looking for recipes to be cooking as I'm at work, so my kids can grab food when they come in after school. I work mid shift so it's right amount of time for things to be cooked by 4pm. Then I cook again for after the after school activities. I feed my kids alot and they're thin bc they do alot of activities. My oldest and middle were cross country track, my oldest and youngest were on golf team and Explorers with Travis County ESD #1 in TX. Oldest and Middle have joined the military and I'm not sure if youngest will too? I'm trying to get the kids into college. I buy everything on sale. I wondered about these cookers. I have multiple 6 or 8 qt crock pots can I cook these recipes in that? Does there need to be any mods on the recipes to use crock pots? I wanted to thank you for posting these recipes. I'm going to send them out to women in my church. I'm glad to be able to pass great recipes to save people's time to be spent with their kids.

[@boburuncle1413]

@@kristinatidwell6563 I found an off brand IP on clearance at Aldi for under 20 dollars.The regular price was only about 40 dollars.Try them,I have gotten great kitchen appliances from them, affordable and just as good as the name brand stuff.If you want to put in the crock pot just soak your beans in water (cover 2inch above) overnight,then rinse and drain,rinse and drain rice to remove the starch then and go ahead and proceed with her recipe into your crock pot.

[@daisydaze3424]

Kristina Tidwell b4 cooking the beans soak them in water for 30 mins or even 20 minutes or over night then drain Tht water and add new water

[@firstnamelastname4427]

@@kristinatidwell6563 I add about a 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the water before boiling. It makes them less gassy.

[@kristinatidwell6563]

@@firstnamelastname4427 Thank you. That's what I've been researching and couldn't locate the answer.

[@ruthm4749]

What to do with creamed corn. Take a 2# bag of frozen corn ,2 cans of creamed corn, 2 cups of milk, some butter, salt, pepper. Pour into a greased bake dish. Bake until golden. My great grandma made this every year at holidays. Miss her cooking.

[@christinedowd1820]

You are like an angel. If people follow your channel they can also avoid diabetes,high blood pressure and obesity plus save so much money. You should be president!

[@SMC-zm7kg]

I’m a new follower, and I just have to say...I love you! You’re so real! Using what you have in the fridge, kids running in and out of frame, cheap meals that kids eat! You’re my new thing on KZbin :)

[@johnharder2856]

For our dumplings, I just pinch off pieces of dough and drop them in! That's how my grandmothers used to do it. Also, my chili seasoning is the same as my taco seasoning, LOL. I guess I can call it chili one night and taco soup the next.

[@laceaface]

This is how I do dumplings, as well. :)

[@mrswagner2327]

At Walmart, in the bulk section (giant cans of cheese sauce, ketchup, PB, etc.) You can get a container of Ortega taco seasoning, that's the same size of the Garlic and Onion spice containers you showed in the first recipe. It less than $5. It is extremely more economical than the packets, and cheaper than mixing your own in that bulk quantity. I have been buying them for years.

[@sarahconnor64]

Ortega taco seasoning is our favorite!!! I always keep one in reserve, because we do tacos once a week.

[@carriehall9739]

So I loved the rice and beans recipe... I have a chicken and dumplings recipe that makes it super easy and my kids love it You cook you chicken n the broth the same, then get some can biscuits you can get a pack of four for a dollar, quarter those up and throw them in the pot. Add your seasoning, then I get some can veggies or frozen, mixed or corn or what ever, throw that in the pot. When the veggies are done it’s done, serve with biscuits or cornbread. Super tasty

[@MeadowsJamie]

I just found your channel and I’m in love! I manage and cook from scratch for a household of 7 (myself, husband, his brother, my brother, our 3 kids) and you’re the best thing I’ve found on the Internet in a while. Thank you!

[@kimberlystandish5850]

The Crazy Crust Pizza recipe has saved my butt so many times with dinner! I'm seriously so thankful!

[@clusterbungle]

Your crazy crust pizza looks yummy, the recipe is very similar to a classic dish here in England called "toad in the hole". No actual toads involved I promise, it's a batter like you made (sans pepper and Italian herbs) with whole sausages placed on top so they cook as the batter puffs up around them. Must be served with thicc gravy, it's the rules 😁

[@pickitflipit]

Great video! My mom made similar versions of everything you made in this video. I ate a TON of chicken and dumplings, rice and beans, and homemade pizza growing up and I loved it.

[@sarasorensen2650]

For pizza crust, and because I am also lazy, I buy French bread dough from my local grocery store's in- house bakery. It's the best! One ball of dough makes two 14-incjh thin crust pizzas.

[@ma2manytx]

As a Mom of 12, many of them 6 foot plus, I appreciate your humor and thriftiness.

[@lexibutt1]

I started recently watching your videos and im in love!! I cant believe i didnt come across your channel earlier. Im about to start working from being laid off and need to make dinner for my disabled parents. Thank you for sharing. You are super mom!!

[@tenishameredith7753]

my gosh Christine, how about we plug it in, oh my word... hilarious

[@kathykomp2685]

My dearest Tess---Please know that you are loved and how much your Daddy loved you. Do not cry, but rejoice for his reunion w his Maker and his betrothed. My heart will always be with yoi--God Bless

[@patriciawalton986]

To make my taco soup or you can of kidney beans a can of corn and a can of diced tomatoes with the little green chilies pound of hamburger meat and taco seasoning to taste. Don’t drain anything leave all the liquid and it takes about 15 minutes on the stove. Are usually put mine in a crockpot and I cook it all day and I use extra meat cause I make it more of a stew than soup and extra seasoning.

[@carmenivan7286]

What a beautiful kid ...he likes camera..MAYBE he will be a cooking master WHEN he grows up!!

[@maraflores2295]

Who else came to the comment section because of the funny son who stole the spotlight lol

[@fmichaud4755]

Add cubed white potatoes in the chicken and dumplings, and we call it a chicken fricot. It’s an old Acadian meal that we have grown up on. (French Canadian or some acadians live down south in Louisiana after the deportation of the French Acadians/Canadians in 1755) 😊🇨🇦

[@PinkCircleO8]

I just made the pizza crust today and it was delicious! My parents thought it was really good. I kept it in the oven for 5 minutes with the sauce and cheese on and maybe I should have kept it in a tad longer. My dad got 2-3 slices. I was worried it would be crispy as I don't like crispy pizza when I saw a lot of browning, but it wasn't at all. Very soft. It's definitely a keeper for me for recipes to make on a regular basis.

[@mzchamillion2000]

We use flour tortillas for dumplings and bay leaf will give beans tons of extra flavor depth

[@kellyfrasher3208]

My family also adores chicken & dumplings. A handy tip for cutting the dumplings into strips is to use a pizza cutter. It makes it so quick & easy. Also had to say I enjoyed your little helper. So cute!!☺️💕

[@lindaburnside3832]

my family loves chicken and dumplings. I have never made rolled dumplings. I used to make drop dumplings, but now I use refrigerator biscuits - the big ones cut into fourths.

[@momanabor]

Real dumplings. Love it. Try adding nutmeg into your dough... tasty... also short cut scoop your dough with a small spoon fluffy dumplings that just poof n float. You can even butter fry a little bit and add to the mix. I’ve been making this version for years and have never had complaints. Love the videos!!! Thank you for sharing. Be blessed♥️

[@sarahsaldivar77]

I always watch videos like this. And I will say that your video BY FAR is the most affordable. We are on a VERY tight budget and beans and rice is usually a norm here. I buy chicken when it’s on sale and freeze it. I do what I can and try to be creative I loved these recipes! Thank you so much

[@kristinatidwell6563]

Turkey is 87 cents per pound at the grocery stores after Thanksgiving and Ham is $1 per pound. Get a 20 cu ft stand up freezer and pack it up! This meat is good for 6 months to a year old, just make sure to rotate it when you buy new so it won't age out of time. I taught my boys 4H so that they can raise their own food. :)

[@mothman1856]

Did you notice him at all? 😂😂😂 that was just so cute lol omg

[@MrBoofnomp]

I can't lie; I love lil man's cameo while mom is explaining; completely oblivious to his presence. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! I hope one day (when I have a family of my own to be a father/husband to), I can get down like you. You got skills ma'am...I wish there were more ladies out there with "wife skills"...smh. I loooove to cook; just missing my own family, and btw; I'm a man. Food is just my "love language"; so im addicted to your channel. Keep doing what you do...cuz you do it so well. ✌🏽 to you and your lovely family!

[@andalittleluxury5941]

I tried the pizza recipe using whole wheat flour and it was delicious and SO easy. I'll never buy frozen pizza again! My dough was yummy but didn't seem to "puff up" as much, so I'm thinking it might have been the flour 😊

[@Iheart2cook]

Wow Christine, you outdid yourself. These all look fantastic. I love Tiffany and Amanda too. God bless 🙏🏼❤️

[@wompol7117]

As natural mom to 12 (plus 11 GKs so far) , a frugal femme, gardener and herbalist / RN I love your videos!

[@Davis012111]

New subbie and I have to say I LOVE the way your little boy keeps popping in the video here and there! So cute and I LOVE your channel! Thank you!

[@melanietopham4855]

The crust you made for your pizza is a common one used in the uk its Yorkshire pudding batter.😀

[@lulugregory3246]

Melanie Topham I was just thinking that looked a bit like Yorkshire pudding... glad someone else said it... have never thought of doing that with it tho, have you?😊

[@gillharvey8136]

And with sausages it's Toad-in-the-hole!

[@FragJamsey]

2:29 oh my goodness, I think I'm going to add that pot to my wedding registry right now!!

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Cheese goes on sale at least once every 3 months for $1.15-1.50 per 8ounces. Freeze the cheese, doesn’t matter for dishes you bake. Eggs 🥚, when they go on sale for $.50-.77 a dozen freeze them. This works best with a freezer that is a stand-alone. When veggies are going to be cooked, chop them up and freeze them when super cheap. Lots of videos show you how to do it the right way. When meat is at a rock bottom price and you are going to put it in your freezer ask meat clerk if they have still frozen chubs/packages of meat. Freezing, Thawing, freezing.... changes taste. Just some thoughts. Also for a super cheap tasty dinner google Tightwad Gazette lentil casserole recipe, feeds 4. Less than $2 if ingredients are bought at low prices, that includes using brown rice.

[@ladydebrawelland1538]

I have just finished eating your pizza recipe that I made the family for supper tonight. omgosh, I won't order out pizza again, it was absolutely delicious 😋 and perfect and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe. 💘 love love loved it.

[@BewitchedBeckatha]

In this part of the country - Eastern Pennsylvania - (PA Dutch Country!) your chicken and dumplings we call Chicken Pot Pie. We also put carrots in it, and sometimes potatoes. Your chicken pot pie is just chicken pie here, although sometimes it's chicken corn pie, if we add corn. And milk! Always milk to make it creamy! Finally, chicken and dumplings here is when we take that dumpling dough, and literally just gob it by spoonfuls into the pot, making these yummy, beautiful little clouds of dough that cook in the broth and just taste heavenly. Do you have that there? If you do, what do you call it? It's delicious!

[@FragJamsey]

Hi Christine, I found you through Amanda's channel! So happy to be part of your channel now, what wonderful information and from a fit momma no less! I'm a momma blogger myself and you are so inspiring! Keep it up, you are inspiring me to be a better momma and build a better channel. Much love XOXO Jamie Lynn and baby Chase

[@FrugalFitMom]

Welcome!

[@JCinLapel]

A trick i use in my chicken and dumplings i use the 4 can biscuits from Walmart and cut them in third for dumpling and i mix in one packet of chicken gravy mix to thicken the broth

[@kristinatidwell6563]

I liked that Frugal Mom put pointers like using the chicken quarters instead of higher cost meat. I personally wondered why the markets sell chicken leg quarters 10# for $5 that's so cheap but I had a hard time using it for meals. If I can cook and debone it I think it maybe better.

[@danawilliams1202]

I love those Knorr bullion cubes in my beans too. I've done all 3 flavors individually and together. They make things so much more flavorful.

[@francihenderson8526]

I always use the Herb Ox bouillon because they make a sodium free version and I have kidney disease. I just add a bit of pink himalayan salt after cooking.

[@alwysBprepared]

My grammy was part Cherokee and she used to make what her mom called Indian dumplings. They are similar to what you have there but she added half self rising flour and added some eggs in place of some of the water and they were amazing. You can make them a little thinner and and spoon them in like a drop dumpling or make them a little stiffer like what you did and roll them out. The egg adds a super rich flavor to the dumplings.

[@lovepeace1788]

Loved the video. As far as the creamed corn I have an idea for you. My mama makes fried corn. You take a can of creamed corn, and a can of regular. Mix them together with a small amount of flower, and a little bit of finely chopped onion. Add any seasoning you want. Fry it in a pan stirring until it's got the consistancy of a very thick chowder. It's delicious and you can add all kind of things to it like bacon, chives, i bet tomatoes would taste good in it.

[@deidrecruickshank6056]

Go Ryan, photobombing mum! Gotta love the little guy, I mean how can you resist smiling at that sweet face? 😀💙💙

[@jenniferburleson3280]

Thank you for all your inspiring ideas!! My grandma always made the best chicken and dumplin's. A trick I learned from her was she used a pizza cutter to quickly cut rolled out dough😉

[@cindystrother7710]

LOVE THAT YOU PUT 1 OF YOUR YUMMY DELICIOUS RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS UNDERNEATH SO WE CAN HAVE THEM FOR LATER THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@laurynmeeks8479]

Hey so I’m a college student and I love your channel. It’s a good resource for meal planning for a cheap week and REALLY good recipes, but for the life of me I cannot make rice. It’s always a little hard and I have no clue what I’m doing wrong. Could you show basic cooking skills one day lol. And/ or basic seasonings to always have in your cabinets.

[@ruthm4749]

Easy rice. Heat pan with a splash of oil.Melt 4Tbs butter. Pour in 1 cup of dry rice, stir to coat well. Pour in 2 cups of hot water, slowly. Stir and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer, and cover pan. Let it bubble 20 min. Check to see if it is done. If it's not done cover back up and turn it off. Let the heat Finnish it. Brown rice requires more water and more time. You can use broth or bullion when cooking. I sometimes add onion and celery with the butter before I add the rice. And you can add cooked meat , beans or veggies.

[@christinelong8623]

Have to try taco soup. I use the cheap 4 pack of biscuits quartered for dumplings and small slices of carrots and celery for added color in chicken and dumplings plus it gave a little veges to... especially when my son was younger

[@staciecook5217]

Add cream corn w ur water for cornbread and I add jalapeños w honey on top before I bake

[@proudtexasmomma5091]

You are my hero! You did chicken and dumplings the way I grew up eating!!! Rockstar baby!!!!

[@AndreaAvila78]

OMG you have the cutest baby boy ever!!!! You're a professional homemaker! Respect! I love your videos. I watch them to learn more English and I just love the way you speak because I can understand everything you say, I'm learning vocabulary and about your culture. We don't eat the same meals in Argentina but it's quite interesting how influenced by Mexican cuisine you are. In Argentina we don't really do spicy foods. I love your work. Thank you.

[@RC-sq3xt]

Love your cooking. I actually have used some of these ideas, but under different names. The pizza crust is actually Yorkshire Pudding batter, maybe you have added a little more flour so it's not so "eggy". I'll try your recipe. I've made your dumplings, except it was a recipe for homemade noodles. They were in chicken noodle soup, with drop baking powder dumplings that puffed up like bread inside. Can't wait to try your recipes, and catch more videos.

[@kathrinec9999]

Hi! Pizza looks so good! I think your batter is the same as a Yorkshire pudding batter in the UK then we bake them in a muffin tin

[@kristinatidwell6563]

Believe it or not, I actually enjoyed Yorkshire Pudding on tour with the Salvation Army. Just that I had it on every stop. It's been years now so I can eat it again if I find a recipe.

[@lulugregory3246]

Melanie Topham I was just thinking that looked a bit like Yorkshire pudding... glad someone else said it... have never thought of doing that with it tho, have you?😊

[@hant679]

I have a Crockpot Express, which is a pressure cooker and a slow cooker in one. I love it!! Use it all the time.

[@mustwereallydothis]

Nice to see you are being so frugal with the electricity for you lights. Every penny counts.

[@jeansintheyard]

I am so glad to have found this channel! We have kids the same age, feeding the same number of people. Love your energy and real footage! Feeling the Frugal!!

[@edithgodinez1966]

Awww your son was behind you and saying hi I said hi sweetie ❤️❤️

[@bellamarie2889]

Hi Christine, I add a can of creamed corn in my cornmeal muffins made from scratch, it makes it moist and DELICIOUS!!!

[@jb6712]

I have a Yedi electric pressure cooker, and all the Instant Pot accessories work perfectly in it, even though the manufacturer issues the usual caveat---"Do Not Use Accessories Meant for Other Pots!" But Yedi doesn't make any accessories, so yeah, IP ones work great. Love, love, love that pot!!!

[@SaturnGeminiLove]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this video! I love seeing how you take your clearance finds and make them into a full meal for your family. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@littlelou3007]

I grew up eating creamed corn as a side dish on it's own, usually with polish sausage (add milk/cream and salt n pepper while heating it, that's it, so delicious 😊)

[@lauriesendeavors8668]

Just made this vegan style-used part egg replacer and part chia/flax It was good, but next time I’ll add some baking soda to get some “ fluff” Thanks for the idea/recipe 😋

[@tyhina2718]

Lol I love how your son just popped up to add some cuteness to the video

[@reneeallen3569]

Add a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch powder time your taco soup. It amps up the flavor so much!

[@bernadettelovespie4734]

Renee Allen I do the Taco Soup in the crockpot all the time with the Hidden Valley packet but use diced up beef stew meat. The recipe I use includes 6oz of beer which adds a different flavor level. I don’t always use beer in the recipe but it’s pretty good even without. Especially tasty the next day!!

[@candebrandow9054]

Thank you! Just a share...In the South we add tiny potatoes to everything from meat to pasta. I have a picante/salsa food processor (maybe 10.00 at Walmart) that dices carrots, celery, peppers, and potatoes so fine that the nutrients are in the recipe but not really visible. I use it for all my recipes and for soups, beans, spaghetti, hamburgers, etc. It keeps nutrition UP and food cost DOWN! Just another thought for saving on food bills. Thank You for the video!

[@colemyst]

Cream of corn - we put it in corn chowder with some frozen kernel corn and use it shepherd's pie (our area call it Chinese pie which is called that because of mispronunciation from Quebec) I also sometimes use cram corn in corn muffins.

[@diana1096]

Cream corn-perfect for cornbread :)

[@leonacoburn5852]

Corn casserole

[@rosestewart1606]

We use it as the base for corn chowder- milk, potatoes and usually a bit of ham, plus other vegetables for colour.

[@Nins-niche67]

Pizza pancakes yes! Add sausage bake then add maple syrup 🤤

[@faithrada]

I think it's funny to change "Breakfast Tacos" into a *Dinner* thing... since it started out a DINNER thing that McDonalds turned into a BREAKFAST thing. Either way... they're good.

[@MrsKeane25]

I make lasagna with lentil to stretch the beef ragu and use a white sauce instead of cheese. I actually think its an American thing to make it with all the cheese as white sauce.

[@butterflyinflight85]

Love using either leg quarters or split bone in chicken breast for any type of chicken soup! I have used a whole chicken BUT it's not quite as convenient :/ However it really is only a few extra minutes if it's not frozen. One thing I've found really helps save my grocery budget is to only commit myself to making 2-3 meals a week (for dinner) and then with those just make enough to last 2-3 days. Hamburger soup, chili, BBQ chicken or yes even pork. There's tons of things that actually get better if they sit in the fridge for a day or 2.

[@maryalice4347]

You remind me of my mom and things she would make 😭😭😭 I miss her

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

How old are you?

[@beatrizdelpilaraceitonaran8692]

Mash potatoes and tomato soup are my favourite frugal meals with a can of tuna on top.❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

What ? Add mash potatoes to tomatoe soup and add tuna ?

[@glamygirlie]

Yes, I love a tuna soup with sliced potatoes, onion and julienned carrot. Mashed potatoes well make it' creamier

[@deannastevens1217]

You need to try REALLY CHEAP Gnocchi.... potato dumplings. or Kluesse.. So inexpensive... nd any broth boiled in instead of just water... is a plus. Then the water is thicker for a different soup or broth to cook down for a gravy another day.

[@90Stay]

Teacher going back to work - thank you for this! Love that they are cheap and easy

[@pokerfacesexy101]

13:54 is so cool the way you threw those oven mitts off. Like its time to eat everyone.

[@nicmoroney3063]

cream corn is great with cheese as toasties. in a brevil - yum kids love it

[@lynnheffron6905]

These all look yummy, thank you for sharing. Your helper is adorable! 🥰

[@jessicalt4121]

Sprinkle on chipotle seasoning (found in the spices aisle with salt) to add more depth.

[@mrsmadmyrick]

The only recipe I have for cream corn in is broccoli corn casserole.. this is a good idea too

[@alexishampton3943]

Thanks for the instant pot meal. I have one but have been so scared to use it😂 new items give me anxiety. But the more I watch the more confident I am

[@cindystrother7710]

LOVE THAT YOU CAN USE CROCKPOT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THAT INFORMATION

[@kristinatidwell6563]

I asked if there's any mods to the recipes for using our crock pots? I cook alot for my kids and I want them to still eat well when I return to work.

[@cadetstar]

I make lasagna soup, cheese is just a topping at the table. Freezes well, makes a ton, and can be a crock pot meal if you want or a last minute cook. Look for it on pinterest.

[@KaysPurpleWall]

Chicken and dumplings sounds perfect for this week thanks for the idea

[@lizarodriguez6249]

My favorite