*NEW* PANTRY CHALLENGE 2023 | COOK WITH ME | EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET CHALLENGE

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

My 14 yr old son is in the room as I'm watching this video. Your plea about bacon grease is spot on. My 14 yr old son just said, "Bacon grease is liquid gold. It probably has healing capabilities, too. Might even cure cancer." 🤣🤣 I don't recommend taking medical advise from a 14 yr old boy, but I DO recommend keeping a jar of bacon grease in your refrigerator!!

[@marciafernandes3460]

I always save my Bacon grease 😋 is gold

[@squisitissima2810]

Your son sounds like an awesome kid! Recognizing the value of bacon is genius. 🤣

[@maryh.2729]

Your son is my hero. 😅

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

He spent 3 years wearing a t-shirt that said "I ❤ 🥓. He's a great kid with a hilarious dry wit!!

[@Metqa]

Your son is an up and coming genius!!!

[@KaitlynChristineee]

My favorite brussel sprout recipes: slice them up REAL thin (watch your fingers), coat with oil, salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice. Lay them flat on a baking sheet, top with shredded Parmesan cheese and roast in the oven. Something about them being sliced so thin makes them crispy and delicious *chef’s kiss*

[@christymartin3846]

❤ for all the people who said, “Bless you”, every time you sneezed 🤧!! 😂

[@lin90210]

If you find the tomatoes are acidic in the chili...add some sugar. It balances it right out :)

[@shamarr81]

I can’t use that salt 🧂 I had to switch too Himalayas, I roasted brussels sprouts I came across your channel when I was struggling simple recipes, I am on the way love journey be 500 pounds I’m down to 300 pounds your videos have helped me a lot I learned put meal together that Taste pretty good.thank you

[@carolinerobertson18]

Way to go🎉

[@donnamullins2089]

Yummy everything looks delicious. Great meal prep $2. each. And yes Texas woman here, save your bacon grease. Saute cabbage just a teaspoon does it. Add it to your iron skillet for cornbread. Dab behind each ear. Drives men crazy. ha ha .

[@33snowgal]

How many times have I seen you clean out your pantry? So many yet here I am still watching….. and not cleaning out my own pantry. I will get it done next time 😂

[@dessebasey2750]

I wish I had her energy! It takes me a week to clean out my regular pantry. My husband steps over piles for a few days. In the meantime laundry and the bathrooms need attention. I have come to the conclusion eith my medical restrictions, that if it takes a week, it's okay.

[@aliciaamond8148]

I used the canned coconut milk 🥥 for homemade protein shakes (instead of regular milk). It was good. I do bacon grease with green beans, pinto beans and sometimes bacon bits. Add in a tbsp on garlic powder and presto. Soo Good!

[@ParkDari]

The herb de Provence would’ve been fabulous on those spatchcock chickens

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I was raised in MA and live in IL now. For all that is holy, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE BACON GREASE. My dad always had a bacon grease jar on the counter. He's 80 years old and still swears by the bacon grease. I have two jars in my fridge. I use it for everything. Can of green beans going into the microwave- bacon grease. Fried egg in the skillet- bacon grease. Mashed potatoes. Yes, even mashed potatoes. Try it!

[@jipseylass]

You inspire me and make me laugh! Love that you use bacon grease, and use real butter, learned these things from my grandma. She lived thru the depression, so I love your frugal ideas.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I’m currently doing a pantry cleanout in preparation for a trip we’re taking to visit family next week. I’m surprised at how much food we have and the things we can make from it without going to the store 😮.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

@My Cancer Journey keeping you in my thoughts and prayers ❤️

[@alisonp9545]

I tend to make a chuck roast pot roast every week now since it's low carb, just meat, and veggies, and I can actually get my hubby to eat veggies by doing it. He's such a baby about veggies that once I know he likes one a certain way I will make it as much as I can.

[@bekegibson9603]

Herbs de Provence is a good change for us. Occasionally use it instead of Italian seasonings in pasta sauces, homemade salad dressing, etc and family always approves.

[@taterk07]

I actually already knew all of these… and the small pocket is for pocket watches! My husband and I are obsessed with random knowledge 😂 Most people wouldn’t just know this stuff.

[@aliciaamond8148]

I did a chuck roast inside of my instant pot. Beef broth. Potatoes and carrots with seasoning. So good. Another one, an Italian roast. Sier it with olive oil or whatever kind of oil. Put it in a pan with diced Italian tomatoes, Italian seasoning, beef broth, mushrooms. So good. Bake in the oven at first for 400 or 350 for one hour, and then every hour knock it down about 50 degrees. Have it slow cook all day and it's perfect. Do a side of garlic bread 🍞 and it's delicious

[@melindalachapell4478]

I made A roast recently that was amazing! You can turn it into tacos or enchiladas too. Or sandwiches with peppers and a chipotle ranch sauce. It was: -a pork tenderloin - 1/2 cup brown sugar - a jar of red enchilada sauce - 2-3 garlic cloves minced - a can of Dr Pepper - cumin/ smoked paprika/ garlic and onion powder/ s &p to taste Cook all day and shred! Sooo good!

[@stacyrussell460]

Ooh, that sounds delicious. I took a screenshot of your comment so I don't forget try this soon. Thank you.

[@joannaazar7396]

Sounds so delicious 😋

[@danniemcdonald4903]

I love pork tenderloins! Absolutely NO waste. Any leftover meat can be added to a tortilla with some fixins'.

[@evanorvell8368]

I never thought of bacon fat for roux! Wow, I'll have to try that! 😍

[@brentderksen]

He just magically appears when lunch is ready... well done

[@kelliconlan8133]

🥓🥓🥓🥓🥓 Till about 2 months ago , after watching you for some time now, I started saving my 🥓 bacon fat. I will never go back to not saving it. Why did I not before. 🤷‍♀️. Also, making 🥓 bacon in the oven is my FAVORITE way to make bacon. Way less messy.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Tip:. I use a non-stick Dutch Oven for frying anything! Sides are tall so lots less grease spatters!! And yes, bacon grease is gold!!

[@amywilliamson9778]

You’re always such a bright spot of joy! Thank you!

[@leahnickell8125]

I saw tubs of bacon grease as a new product in Walmart today!! We always had it growing up! Eggs are amazing fried in it!

[@jebsta16]

I've been on a meal prep binge watching kick and I noticed everyone peels their sweet potatoes. I don't! Love that extra crispy skinny when tossed in the air fryer.

[@susanpumphrey354]

18:53 "Wait a minute...." 😅 My air fryer was one of the ones recalled too. I knew we would never survive 6 - 8 weeks without one (though it didn't actually take that long) so I just bought a new one and then filled out the info for the replacement on the other. Now I have two, which is not at all a problem. LOL.

[@HLS70]

CROCK POT TIP I CAME ACROSS FROM A WONDERFUL CANADIAN WOMAN I FOLLOW.... Put a couple dish towels over your crackpot as it cooks to hold the heat in as the glass lid isn't as effective anymore. Not like in the 70's, 80's era where it was much thicker and was amazing!!!

[@joannaazar7396]

I listened to your podcast yesterday and put things away. Thanks Christine ❤❤

[@granna2358]

I thought a container of bacon grease was sitting on every southern woman's stovetop😊 My grandma and momma always had one and so do I!

[@gaylenewood7707]

I love Marie barone and Frank barone over at raymond's home arguing over jar fat she uses for their meals that was a funny episode 🤣🤣.

[@firequeen2194]

Me too!

[@granna2358]

@@firequeen2194 we call it drippin’s😁

[@amixeblu]

Pasta packages always say ready in 8-12 minutes depending on if it's regular or whole wheat. Whole wheat cooks here for 45 minutes. No joke. No it's not destroyed or limp, but at least the hardness is out and the "doughy" taste. Regular we put on for 30 minutes. Maybe that's just us. It's not a quick meal for us by *any* means.

[@CristinSierra]

Best way to keep bacon fat! ( or any other oil you need to throw away. Don’t pour cooking oil down the drain). Keep the jars other food items come in, like salsa jars or recently I used a candle jar. Pour the grease right on in, and then you can either toss it out, or for the bacon fat out a lid on it and store in the fridge for later. Easy to add more and the jar isn’t needing wrapped in plastic wrap or just sitting out exposed to the air.

[@hannahgleason9885]

Just don’t pour hot grease in a cold glass jar (voice of experience lol)

[@corilarge9267]

I really enjoy the pantry challenges and grocery haul videos. Please keep making them.

[@ParkDari]

Herb de Provence is also excellent on roasted vegetables, especially potatoes

[@anitaholmes6824]

It's snowing in Idaho.....we made it thru just in time.....came up from AZ on our way to Canada and passing thru Idaho on tues the 28th the entire landscape on I15 whas white, as far as the eye could see, the roads were bone dry and we thought for sure we were going to be in for it in Montana.....nope, not a peck of snow anywhere in Montana or Alberta for that matter! You need to move...LOL....thanks for sharing, enjoyed todays episode!

[@susankirby4607]

Amen to saving BACON GREASE!!!! VA and NC residents say AMEN!

[@Isis31]

Hey! I was looking for you. Spring Break? Hope everything is well with you and yours. Enjoy your day.

[@hopelk]

Good morning 🌄 🙂Great vid!!! You mentioned that you did an appliance product recall...it might be a good vid to go over what that involved. As always, Keep the Faith, Always, Hope 🌞

[@lenaharden5486]

Ha ha! Dave fell for that one!

[@debbiekelly-snow3868]

I call the roast you made Mississippi pot roast. I make it about every 2 weeks. I make some noodles and throw the sauce over them. Delicious!

[@VictoriaRich79]

Thanks for the inspiration to tackle my pantry will be doing it soon! You inspire me in so many ways appreciate all your content. BTW I had no idea your Mom was from Southern Louisiana so am I! What part? I recently watched your video with her where she was giving frugal tips she looks like an absolute sweetheart. Take care! 😊

[@jeannemcmillintwinlakeses3767]

I bought those same chicken breast on clearance at Smiths (Fry's) and grilled them last week. They were so good, I'll be looking for more of them. I have bought most of my meat there for 20 yrs out of the clearance area and have never been disappointed. Their little marinated pork loins are awesome also. And bacon, I get the best buys on bacon that is no longer vacuum sealed and marked wayyyyy down. I can then afford to keep bacon cooked and in the freezer to pull a couple of slices out for breakfast, add to a salad or whatever. And of course keep the grease jar full.

[@suecap4985]

I am from Baton Rouge , LA. Yes and amen on the bacon fat😊

[@Jrod-vi9nw]

I agree with you on the bacon fat. I save mine too. I call it my liquid gold. 😂 I add it to my veggies when cooking. I am a GRITS, born and raised in northeast Florida but i always say it’s more like southeast Georgia.

[@singleguysimplelife]

You did a great job with meal prep. Those meals are cheaper than fast food combos (and healthier for you).

[@MsJodieKay]

Try switching to Himalayan pink salt. If I’m not mistaken, Dollar Tree has a good deal on it. Get rid of the Morton salt.

[@angeliquerael]

I always love your cooking videos and organizing videos, thank you! Question, which air fryer did you have that got recalled?

[@FrugalFitMom]

The cosori one!

[@alicechapa4059]

Oh yeaaah🤣🤣🤣🤣 your so on point and hilarious

[@dwynn57]

everything looked awesome! garlic and onion are my best friends! I use them in everything! and onions are really good for you, which I don't know if everyone knows that! garlic, well everyone knows that one! as you were cooking I was making up a grocery list!!! thanks so much for sharing! wish we had smellavision! xoxo

[@lorisarchet7732]

Christine, if you have a convection oven, you have an air fryer. You lucky girl!!😊😊

[@Bunny422MM]

Love all the veggies!

[@pennylynndauphin9405]

Agree. Keep bacon grease. Lots of uses

[@CalmingWaves4]

I was wondering where you went, for some reason it seemed like forever since you posted on this channel. Definitely missed you!!

[@bridgetteurbano1440]

These are my favorite of your videos ! Love when you do pantry clean outs

[@johncourrege8660]

South Louisiana give always….keeping bacon fat and says “for the love of all that is holy”!!! Love it!

[@ritabaker3113]

Great looking food. Blessings

[@ellendunn559]

First rule of shopping: know what the price is. Problem with Thrive Market? You can’t see the prices unless you get a subscription. Love Christine’s channel, the video is fabulous, but Hard Pass on TM.

[@kat-napzzz]

Not sure if you like chickpeas, but I’ve found cauliflower, chickpeas, greens and quinoa pair well with tomato-y curry sauces.

[@lziniti]

I don’t think my doctor would be too happy if I told her I used bacon fat to cook my food. But it sounds delicious! I love your pantry cooking videos!

[@firequeen2194]

I would never doubt your doctor but I’d bet bacon fat is better than vegetable oil with all the chemicals and preservatives in it. 🤷🏼‍♀️. I only use bacon fat and I learned to render my own tallow and lard (pure fat). Olive oil as well depending on flavor profile. The tallow and lard have no taste FWIW. Ghee too (clarified butter).

[@Tia-vj9ox]

It’s interesting to observe the return of meat fat. It has been taboo for so long! Of course it adds way more flavor than a veggie based fat! ❤

[@Froggyjc]

Lol taboo for some. Never taboo in my family.

[@yenquest]

Not only more flavor, it's probably a lot healthier too (healthy animal = healthy fat , in terms of omega 3 versus omega 6 ratios). The so-called "margarine" and "veggie oil" are nothing more than highly processed neutral flavored grease meant to apply toward rusty iron (or light a candle wick). 🤣

[@shireeshavasigala5432]

You should watch Indian lentil south Indian recipes...to brighten your lentil recipes...i love your vlogs and your humour and attitude...❤

[@MommaOfManyArrows]

GREAT video 😊 but girrrrrrrrl! Where did you get that HUGE crockpot? link me please.

[@thebudgetplanner]

thank you 🙏 ❤🎉 cooked along with you this morning - here in Issaquah Washington -where we have sunshine 🌞 wahoo!

[@sbollin9340]

The whole “I’m not buying garlic powder” made me think she needs to make a video about halfway thru 2023 on “more things I will not be purchasing in the year 2023” as a follow up lol. 😂

[@gaylenewood7707]

I rather use powder in case a certain family member can't stand chunks of garlic pieces in pasta dishes or soups,or anything else..

[@dracofirex]

I live alone so by the time I get around to using more whole garlic, it's sprouted leaves!!

[@LisaofHopewell]

Have you seen the ZERO Sodium bullion? Knorr. Kroger has it. Great stuff and not ridiculously expensive.

[@kimeverhart6253]

I love your food Christine! Well, everything except curry…🤷🏼‍♀️. You even got me started with Thrive Market!! It’s a great way to shop, especially when needing gluten free foods! I really want to try the lentil chili. Is there any taste difference in regular lentils and sprouted lentils? Thanks for a fun video!! 💗😎

[@bethanym4524]

1:12 “Frugal Foot Mom” 😂

[@Aurorasun1]

I adore your videos!

[@abbie4986]

7:01 I thank the gods every day for my dollar tree meat masher

[@sharondesfor5151]

To be fair to Dave, black lentils have a very different flavor than most legumes. And texture. They're chewier and more savory, and just delightful.

[@TGIFEveryDay]

OMG!! WTAF?! That trick with the Insta Pot lid literally MIND BLOWN!!! I’ve had this dang machine for five years and now and I learn this?! THANK YOU!! BTW, so glad I subscribed to your videos!! Bless you, you just sneezed. This is just my second video of yours I’ve watched and I’m loving your content!! You and your hubby are hilarious AF!!! Your first vid I saw had some Q&A and at the end you and your daughter were talking about being best friends and it made me bawl. I lost my Mama “best friend” 13 years ago this August. You should totally get some pretty matching bracelets as a gift for her when she’s leaving for college. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying. Ok bye…

[@Gardeningchristine]

I like your videos before watching because I love your method.

[@agrammatico87]

🤯🤯🤯 I did not know my instant pot could do that. Cool!

[@williamwarren9448]

I love Herbes de Provence on anything - well almost anything - glenda AMEN ON THE BACON FAT -but I always cover the bacon or bacon fat items with that screen - it helps with the splatter

[@cynthiasmith9101]

We have no more Albertson's in Orlando anymore! Miss it!

[@staceylynch9751]

My air fryer was one of the recalled ones as well. Never thought I'd miss an appliance this much!

[@kimeverhart6253]

Mine is recalled too😩.

[@judywankel5276]

Hi there. Yes, my Cosori was on the list. Miss it very much!!

[@melissawright4040]

I plan to do a pantry and freezer challenge for the month of April. I will be doing some grocery shopping on the 1st to get fresh produce, milk and eggs. Then do a Sam's run.

[@Aurorasun1]

Inspired to do a pantry clean out!

[@aliceglazner1538]

It was God’s providence that hubby came home at the right time!❤

[@misskitten77]

Is there a way to look around Thrive Market without signing up? I would like to see what GF items they offer and prices before committing to anything.

[@camcas727]

I use my meat masher to chop up the tomatoes when they are whole- works better than the potato masher

[@nannettemilligan4052]

Just curious...what is your favorite Bilt bar. Trying to push up my "on the go" protein and want to give them a try.

[@angelarothbauer8096]

Love the spoon

[@claudiazamora8420]

Just gave me good ideas 💡 to use my pantry seems that I don't use it enough thank you 😊

[@lindabeard488]

Great recipes.

[@karolinalegwant6899]

At the end of these videos why do I sound like a child when I say…again again! I want another! Love your content ❤

[@CLD987]

Got the roast recipe from you a long time ago. I had never seen it before. It is my go to any time I find any sort of roast on sale. Put it on potatoes then sammich and/or salad for leftovers. Bam!

[@aprilstiek7430]

Very abrupt ending on this one. Kinda weird. However, fantastic video as usual! I miss those little extra blooper or talk at the end you use to do. You’re a riot!

[@silviaamador4927]

Hola me gusta tus videos estoy aprendiendo mucho como quisiera que fueran en español Grasias me gusta ahorrar y contigo eres como mi maestra

[@j2jenison]

That talenti sorbetto really is THE BEST.

[@tiffanycollinsworth6001]

I wish I liked Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. It always looks so good! 🙃

[@marciaburcham5141]

It's funny, I stopped the video right before you made the sprouted lentil dish. I went and started making chili (red bell pepper, onion, garlic ground beef etc) when I restarted the you were using same ingredients!

[@sw3et24x7]

Every time I hear someone say they throw away the bacon grease I picture the Steve Carell clip from The Office saying, "why are you the way that you are?" 😅

[@sewwawa3202]

Yes 💯 about the bacon 🥓 Fat So much flavor

[@kathymills9572]

You're amazing!! ❤️

[@ellaboffrell]

I don't know what it is about the everything but the leftovers seasoning, but nothing on earth makes me sneeze as reliably as that 😂 so tasty it's worth it, though

[@earldouglas3631]

That red cup looks like it is from REDUCE. One of the best purchases I ever made for keeping water cold.

[@shireeshavasigala5432]

Wondering if you teach your son's to cook ...you should and vlog them...that would be an inspiration for parents to teach kids to cook healthy meals which are easy to cook even by kids or teenagers

[@marcynelson1785]

We love the Thrive Fajita Seasoning!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Oddly enough, I live in a large metro area (250k+ peeps), and it is surprisingly hard to find pepperocinis, and I really want to try this awesome roast-meets-pepperocinis crockpot meal, so I might have to break down and give Thrive a try.

[@rainafields]

Banana peppers work, too.

[@betterlivingonabudget]

@@rainafields - Thanks, I'll have to try it with those!

[@HLS70]

GRANULATED GARLIC IS BEST!!! BETTER FLAVOR!!!

[@NewBeginningswithBudhiandCyndi]

I too use Thrive Market