Inflation! What You Need To Do! Frugal Living! Chicken & Veggie Pie!

[@Art930]

One of the things I learned from a Korean friend was that a single pork chop could feed 4 people. Simply pound flat and cut into thin strips for a stir fry with the most inexpensive vegetables from the farmers market and serve over rice.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfection!!

[@clairebarker9797]

Great tip. Thank you for sharing

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

Woah!!

[@claudiaweber4564]

Asian and African ppl knoe how to handle food, make out of a little a lot to feed 10ppl.My Ghanaian friend is dame! I learned such a lot from her.

[@mygoodlife204]

Hi from Cape Town South Africa. I find it so strange that aircon and dryers are the norm in the USA. At the moment it's winter and rainy season here. I find myself hanging out washing and taking it off inbetween the rain. that's just how we do it, rich and poor

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very few people line dry clothes here anymore. We still do though!

[@ReiverGrad14]

I'm a single mom who can't find a job and I really needed this pep talk.

[@brg2743]

Hampton Inn needs housekeepers.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Laura I hope you find employment soon!

[@Brogrl]

Quinoa or couscous cooked in chicken broth, add cucumber, tomato, corn or olives if you have it - and feta. Some lemon juice or Italian dressing. So refreshing on a hot day and a bite of summer in the winter.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That sounds so delicious Lisa!

[@kathrynnielson5689]

When I was growing up, my grandma would serve hot rice with milk, a bit of sugar, and raisins which plumped up beautifully when cooked. She called it dessert, and frankly it was my favorite of all the desserts she made. I still eat it that way today. My son, who is a Marine, called me the other day and asked me how to make that so he could make it for all of his Marine buddies. So fun.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds like pure comfort food! Thanks!

[@maryannzugelder8231]

For my kids, I used to put raisins, nuts, cut up fruit, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, chocolate chips and what ever I had in small bowls on the table with small milk creamers on the side. I would let them dress their own (leftover) rice. I called it "breakfast rice". The individual bowls of goodies took an extra minute, but they loved to customize their food. This could be done with oats too. I loved that creative rice recipe you made and was thinking that beans and rice together have a "complete protein" so I am sure a Mexican version is not far behind!

[@debsmith1414]

My grandma made this for breakfast...What a bunch of memories u brought back to me....Ty.

[@kathythompson655]

The other day corn was on sale and after I cooked and cut the kernels off the cob, I looked on line and found a recipe for corn jelly. I used the corn water to boil the rice in. It had a mild corn flavor that gave the rice a good flavor. Plus the water didn't go to waste.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome! Good for you Kathy!

[@lisaward3890]

Kathy thompson,thank you for sharing your idea to cook rice in corn water! That is a great idea I am going to incorporate into our meals next time we have sweet corn! 🌽👍

[@DianaD63]

I noticed in the summer the hotter it gets the more the air comes on, so I turn up the thermostat to 80 with ceiling fan going and it's comfortable. I have an electric stove, and 5 minutes before I'm done cooking I turn off the stove because with electric stove it will keep on cooking for at least 5 minutes.

[@jimmiepatrum]

I also have my thermostat on 80 and the ceiling fan going. I was thinking that I might even try going up another degree, but I'm not sure I really want to do that. I'll probably wait until I get this month's bill to see how much it is. Good idea to turn off the stove to let food finish cooking with the residual heat. Diane in NC

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip about turning off the stove Diana!

[@silviamagda]

I always do that with the stove.

[@teresaclark7654]

One thing I like to do in a meatless recipe, is to puree a can of cannellini beans to add to my pasta sauce. It adds protein and fiber and it’s inexpensive. Trust me, you can’t taste cannellini beans in the pasta sauce at all. Just serve over your favorite pasta with a side of steamed veggie. I found a good deal on broccoli so that was our side veggie.

[@rharvey2124]

Same thing with white beans and navy beans. They are probably cheaper than other beans also.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@yelenayeli9529]

Lentils work great in pasta sauce. I add a little more fat to the sauce than when I use meat to enhance the texture. Grate the vegetables for the sauce and this also gives a kind of meaty texture.

[@walbiramurray5762]

Turning unused electric items off at the wall and unplugging them is important. Vampire electricity adds considerably to a power bill. I love how you encourage us by reinforcing that we are not powerless, it’s a stressful time for many and feeling and being in control is important to,emotional well-being.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree! We need to stay focused and positive!

[@kimsmith5471]

Awesome recipe ! This is NOT a meal stretcher but a CHEAT. My cucumbers are growing faster than I can harvest, so looking for easy fridge pickle recipes , I came across this video. When you have a jar of pickle juice dill or sweet SAVE IT . I washed and sliced my cukes to desired slices & spears . I poured the STORE bought brine over my cukes in clean mason jars & let them sit in fridge 1 week. They are just as crunchy & taste delish. WHO KNEW ? But yes , you can reuse store bought pickle brine more than 1x. Just saves those extra dollars buying spices for pickle right now. I thought , if this is a bad experiment at least my chickens could have next level treats. lol

[@danielletrejo9843]

Excellent tip! You can also use brine as a starter for many things. If you have pasta water or potato water left from boiling, you can use them as sour dough starters. Sour dough loves it and it give it a great jump start.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Kim!

[@kathleenfreund7332]

I'm going to do this with the pickles I have now, will save the brine

[@pensgirl10]

We're just about to have way too many cucumbers so this is an excellent tip. I do can pickles but they never come out crunchy.

[@Christen-G]

@@pensgirl10 leaving the cut ends out (the blossom end holds enzymes that soften the cuke over time) and using a piece of grape leaf resulted in nice crunchy pickles for me!

[@richardschmidt2430]

MAN, YOU GUYS ARE ON FIRE! :)))) You guys are just AWESOME! :) AMEN, AMEN, AND AMEN! Answer to your question: I meal prep 1 day a week, usually...cook bulk rice, bulk potatoes, meat, etc....then I just kind of plan bowls and meals by adding things during the week...:) Have a great week out there! :) Love and blessings from MN:) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Dawn you are so sweet! Thanks so much! Love and blessing right back!

[@kathleenfreund7332]

I was cleaning out my small chest freezer and found a few boxes of Green Giant cauliflower with cheese sauce. My daughter used to like that but she has now moved out on her own. I was going to throw them out but stopped myself and thought of ideas to use them. I cooked it in the microwave, chopped 3 oz of leftover ham, baked a potato in the microwave and chopped it up in small pieces. mixed all of this together with some sauteed onions and put it in a small glass dish with some panko bread crumbs on top and baked it for about 15 mins in the air fryer. It was phenomenal.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Great idea! So creative!

[@karengibbs7723]

We cut a potato and an onion in thin slices, then add butter salt and pepper, bake it til fork tender. My SIL uses Italian salad dressing instead of butter. We can feed up to 6 people on 2 potatoes and an onion. The kids will top it with cheese or even leftover bits of bacon. This is also a great hobo meal when camping.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds delicious Karen!

[@mikomasterson3319]

Homemade Spanish rice is so easy to make. You toast the rice in a fry pan, and cook it in tomato sauce instead of water. Season to taste. Serve that with southwestern chicken (paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper rub) and grilled corn on the cob, and you've got a meal!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ponygirl5716]

I only recently found your channel. I really like your positive outlook, and it’s such a pleasant relief over the fear-based channels that are talking about finances now. Also love the recipe and cooking part at the end. Quality content!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So happy you found us! Thank you!

[@clairebarker9797]

I agree totally, I'm binge watching 👍💕

[@juliesatterfield7004]

When I make rice, I always make it like this: 2 cups chicken broth( or 2 cups water with 2 chicken bouillon cubes), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup rice, and 1 tsp parsley. It's so delicious like that and can stand alone or used with other ingredients. This is an old Taste of Home recipe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds delicious!

[@maryhull531]

Yummy .thanks for this idea . Loved it .💕

[@yelenayeli9529]

I have a suggestion for this meal to make it differently and to lower the cost. Increase the amount of rice. Bake the onion, add the vegetables, than the rice, some soy sauce and pepper. Stir fry this. Make omelet with six eggs and slice them. Add to the rice mixture when its done. This is more eggs but you do not need the cheese and the chicken breast. Serve with cucumber and sweet and sour sauce. You can add some peanuts on your plate if you want.

[@ambervanorden1914]

Suggestion: Make the shredded cheese, rice and egg all together and then make it into a crust. That's what most gf crusts do. Also, I stretch my ground meat by fine chopping veggies like onions, carrots, celery, zucchini and cabbage and cooking it all together. I add about 5 cups of chopped veggies to a pound 1 pound of meat. The key is micro dicing all of them to the same size so they are around the same size as the meat crumbles and it fools your mind! I can usual get 3-4 meals out of one pound of meat this way.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@Christen-G]

It might save you some work to shred the veggies - that works great too, and I find it to be less effort than mincing ☺️ especially if you have a food processor with a shredding blade. So fast!

[@deandreaford6919]

Excellent idea!

[@deandreaford6919]

@@Christen-G great idea!

[@belindarhodes4323]

We are in a recession. And inflation is a lot higher than they are saying. Stocking up on food specials and keeping to a strict budget to continue saving.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true Belinda!

[@Jettsmom98]

Love your videos. Love the recipe ideas, especially using what you have. My biggest meal stretcher is making fried rice. We use whatever meat we have leftover, usually pork or chicken. I’ve been known to use ground beef or turkey. If there isn’t much meat, I add more eggs. Add leftover veggies. Super simple and uses up a lot of bits of leftovers. If there isn’t much leftover, I freeze them and add to the bag until I have enough. Love your inspiration. This weekend I made grilled cheese using bread that I didn’t really like, it was great for grilled cheese. I saved the heels and am drying them out to make bread crumbs. I never used to do that. After watching your videos, I rarely let anything go to waste. Tonight I’m making tacos. Any leftover meat and tomatoes will go into the freezer for taco soup.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Such great meal ideas! Thanks!

[@lisaward3890]

Jettsmom98,I am so excited that you are doing what I do!👍I do not buy panko bread crumbs,I do however buy sara Lee bread,it lasts longer on the shelf and there is only 2 of us eating on it. I save the wheels dry them out and use that for dipping chicken cutlets into to make sort of a steak. First dip it in egg/milk mixture then in homemade bread crumbs cook in EVOO or butter!👍I am enjoying everyone's input to this channel! Keep it going,very much needed for today's food navigation!

[@jenniferwang3489]

We took 3 chicken thighs and boiled them. Next I have pulled the meat from the bones. Then I took the broth and added carrot and celery. We had pillsbury biscuits on the fridge and we made little dumplings from the biscuits and had chicken and dumplings. I didn’t make the broth from leftover bones because we’re moving cross country this week and I’m overwhelmed. But it made a hearty meal for 4 with leftovers.

[@jenniferwang3489]

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about our deals we found. I was so tired last night (packing, packing , packing, and cleaning crayon off the doors) so I decided spending $20 on pizza delivery was worth it. Because we ordered, I got a survey and have a free papadilla that we'll utilize on Friday as we head out on our way to the new house. Our local IGA has a special on Friday for $5 footlong sub sandwiches made to order. We're going to get a few of those and stash in an ice chest so we don't have to stop and get food on the way. This free item from Papa Johns means we can order 1 less sandwich. And you can't beat free, right? Really stressing as the movers didn't call last night and they are supposed to come today to pick up our furniture. I'm putting it in God's hands because being worried is going to do be no good. I guess if they don't call and jsut show up they can figure out this logistics issue. We have a sharp turn to get out of the drive way and most people don't know the drive curves and turns into an alley that is wide enough for the trash truck to come through and is much easier to navigate a large truck. I guess they will have to figure it out on their own.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Very creative Jennifer! Prayers for a very safe and easy move!

[@cbdeniro]

Great video - it reminded me to think twice before buying something when the money could be used for a better purpose.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So glad the video was helpful Carol!

[@normaresendez6358]

Emmy, I hear you and totally agree! Yes, we must now put a little more effort into our meal planning but we can still make yummy dishes on a budget. With a $5.50 pkg of chicken breast, I’ve been able to make 3 dinner meals for the 2 of us. Grilled chicken and veggies, Cesar Salad with cubed chicken, and shredded chicken taquitos. Still have a enough chicken for one more meal so I’m excited to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing and bringing us such inspiring videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfect! Thanks for sharing Norma!

[@lesleythomson2823]

I’m now literally going to the shops when I really have to , If I’m going to the doctors and I’m going past the grocery store and the post office I’ll do the, all on the one day to save petrol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart Lesley!

[@harpreetdhindsa9713]

Being an Indian, I store dry lentils like chick peas, and mixed lentils and they are good foe one year in the pantry

[@elizabethwhite4225]

I am keeping my air conditioner on 78 right now and turning my ceiling fan. Hope that I can keep it there for awhile. don't know for sure because I I am down south. "Georgia"

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I understand! Don't let it get too warm inside!

[@DCupcake58]

Hello all. Some meal stretcher ideas: cooked rice, canned French style green beans, sautéed onion in butter with feta sprinkled on top and salt and pepper (the feta gives it a little something extra); cooked rice and peas with a peanut butter sauce I make with PB, teriyaki, red pepper flakes and a little water (this also goes great with Raman noodles cooked without the seasoning packet); Raman with canned tuna and an egg with red pepper flakes; angel hair spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, Romano, Parm, or Asiago and lots of broccoli or zucchini or both. Add in some chicken if you have it. And all of these taste great hot AND cold.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Such great ideas! We love the peanut butter sauce on cold pasta too!

[@jinglesh1398]

You can flavor a lot of gravy with 1 pound of sausage or a tiny bit of chicken to pour over biscuits, toast, noodles, rice, or make a pot pie

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea!

[@vickimcginn924]

I always look forward to your videos. I loved how you “tricked” Paul by adding the pumpkin pie spice to the pasta dish. He has a great sense of humour. DIXIE is such a sweet dog. I love how she makes noises sometimes when you are cooking something delicious.

[@MyLogHomeLife]

I used to make Sunshine Chicken. You can search the internet for the recipe. You cook the chicken and rice in orange juice. The recipe calls for yellow curry, which we like. I suppose you could leave that out if you don’t like it. You could add in frozen peas or another vegetable, such as broccoli, zucchini, or yellow squash if you want a complete one dish meal. It’s a great taste for summer and a good way to use rice.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Sheryl! I will search it!

[@isabelserrano6018]

Lightly fry chopped onions, variety of red, yellow, green peppers, some muchrooms, and carrots, add two or three tablespoons of passata, add the quantity of water which is needed for the amount of rice you want to cook. Let the veggies cook for about 5-7mins and then add the rice, let it cook, season accordingly. This is a meal in it's self or you can eat it with fish cakes or grilled meat, sausages etc. Here in Portugal we are a rice eating nation(in fact in Europe we eat the greatest amount of rice per person) look up authentic Portuguese recipes and will find we have a lot of rice recipes. 🍚🍚enjoy. Just we eat an average of 17.5kg per person, which is close to 40lbs of rice.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What an informative comment Isabel! I didn't know that! Thank you!

[@laurie5098]

A few years ago, I read where one way to save on electricity bill is unplugging things when not in use because even though they are off, they are still drawing electricity. So we unplug appliances like coffee pot, toaster, air fryer, when not in use. We unplug every thing that we are not using at the moment. Another way to help the electric bill is to adjust the water heater temp. There are so many ways I stretch food. Pasta will go in a soup, rice turns in to rice pudding or I make gravy for rice and gravy, nothing goes to waste. I pound a chicken breast to make two. So many ways to stretch food!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Some great tips Laurie! Thanks!

[@marywatkins6798]

Your rice crust is a variation of the Tightwad Gazette rice crust for Universal Quiche. The only difference is Amy Daczczyn mixed the shredded cheese with the egg into the rice, then baked. She then used it as a base for a quiche, eggs/milk/cheese plus any veggie and meat bits you have on hand. I have made it and it's delicious. Thanks.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Who knew lol? Thanks for sharing!

[@marynienhouse6143]

I so look forward to your videos! Your positive attitude is contagious. Your creativity with food inspires! I can’t even begin to count the times I stand looking in the freezer/fridge and say, what would Emmy see that I’m not seeing yet 😉 Yours is a voice of reason which we all need right now. Thank you! I often, like you, let the meat accent, not be the focus of the dish. The flavors mixed are what give us the punch the dish needs to be a success! I will for sure try the pie. So many variations can be made. Love this! 25 thousand subscribers! You both ROCK! CONGRATS!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Thank you so much Mary for always being so encouraging and kind! Your positivity is such a pleasure!!

[@mizg1595]

My shelf stable pantry includes a variety of herbs and spices to change up my basics like rice and pasta. I’m making more “one pot” dishes that make it easier to stretch proteins. Cutting a small portion of meat, chicken, or sausage into smaller pieces helps distribute the taste and texture throughout the dish. The same basic ingredients, like rice and chicken, can be prepared different ways utilizing different homemade sauces and veggies. Curried chicken, creamy mushroom chicken and rice casserole, jambalaya, ratatouille, chicken stir fry, chicken fried rice, and on and on. Rice and a little ground beef can be the basis for stuffed peppers, cabbage rolls, burritos, and more. Beef would be good in Emmy’s rice pie, too!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips! Thanks Miz G!

[@tinablair2206]

Yes!! Creativity can go a long way

[@VampExpress]

I adore stuffed peppers ..I substitute mince for rice and veggies. Cold rice and frozen mixed veg like you used Emmy makes a wonderful cold salad to enjoy as a side dish.

[@colleenwood8220]

I’ve been adding one cup of Aldis salsa to rice and topping with shredded cheddar cheese to stretch taco night. The kids loved it! A side of beans also stretches.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh that sounds perfect! Great idea Colleen!

[@marionlisle8145]

Great video, thanks, from Scotland. I found a food saver and 2 rolls of wrap in a charity shop for £5. Inspired by your channel, I bought it and have had a great time using it. Xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! That is wonderful Marion!

[@shawna620]

With cous cous, I like to add shredded cheese, shredded chicken, olives, & bind with a vinaigrette. Easy to make substitutions & change ingredient amounts.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@MyLogHomeLife]

You could use that rice crust and make a Mexican flavored dish with it, whether chicken, beef, beans, etc. you could use it for many types of casserole options. Left over bits of this and that.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfect idea!

[@maryhull531]

I parboil potatoes about 5 . When cool I slice the potatoes . Put in casserole dish . Then I add 300 mls of light cream to I packet of low sodium French onion soup and pour over the potatoes . Put in 170 Celsius oven . Another one I do is buy two carrots , two potatoes , a Swede , two small turnips a parsnip and a little bit of sweet potato . Pulverise in a food processor . add 60 gr of breadcrumbs and one egg . Mix with a 500 gr of sausage mince or chicken mince and make into sausage / pasties rolls with pre bought pastry sheets . You can add other scrap vegetables you want or have . Cook for 30 to 40 mins at 220 Celsius . You will have to convert to Fahrenheit .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@kathileedean3851]

Lots of wisdom there, Emmy!! ☺️👍🏻

[@brendaroca1049]

Yesterday ground beef leftovers for tacos were today chili. I run the ac at night 72 so we can sleep comfortable. During day kids stay in basement. Husband found a piece of various meat in refrigerator and combine all of them in souce over rice. I like some tea and realize I can make it at home have plenty of bags along with mint.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing Brenda!

[@nevermind7253]

Turning off lights is yes good.... But keep in mind it costs more to turn them on! So please be smart If you will be going back in that room... Do not do "off, on, off, on"

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great point!

[@sjordan7085]

Anyone who has been a prepper for a long time, knows that prepping is the very best way to hedge against inflation. That along with eating whole food that is plant-based, organic non-GMO, saves me a lot of money. For health reasons, I eat high protein, low fat, low protein, no sugar, flour or processed foods. If it is not healthy, I don't eat it. My new tiller cultivator arrived today, can't wait to use it on my garden.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's wonderful! Good for you!

[@kamicrum4408]

Something I cane uo with one summer when a friend had just given birth, I took her a coupkenof beef tri tips ( a triangle shaped bbq hunk iof beef thats verynpopularin calufornia s central san Juaquin valley. I took sine gsrden iver flow zycc, yellow squash mudhrooms,red inion chop& slice up, sauté until soft & browned I added 3-4 chopped tomstoes, from the gsrden stirednit all together I added almidt a bottle of a favorite pvenegrettetonitball, served it over whole grain couscous added more vibegrette until its as juicey as you like. Simple easy,yummy & easy to customize to your likes.usesbup ectra graden produce! 😄

[@ncruz7053]

I am Puerto Rican so Rice and Beans are a main food staple to us. My grandmother used to take leftover white rice and make it into a breakfast cereal with milk and other ingredients, I am sure one could find a recipe for it. We make our rice with sofrito as a base, red tomato sauce and you can make it with beans of your choice or add, chicken and peas. I like to make stir fry from leftover white rice but now I going to try that rice pot pie. Just thought I would share. Thanks for another great video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@schnauzermom9530]

I'm of Italian-American descent from San Francisco, but my dear husband is Nuyorican (Puerto Rican from New York). Every year from the 1980's on, when we were married, whenever we visited NY from California or his parents visited us from NY, I hung out in the kitchen with his mom as she generously taught me how to cook arroz con gandules and so many other culturally foundational dishes. Rice is inexpensive, but some cultures know how to elevate it to an art form. A quick and inexpensive Puerto Rican dessert that I like to make is arroz con dulce. White rice cooked in water and coconut milk with a little sugar and vanilla, and from there let the debate begin on whether to add raisins, right?

[@ncruz7053]

@@schnauzermom9530 my ultimate favorite is arroz con gandules, you can substitute other beans such as Cannelli Beans (a favorite of my husbands) or Pinto.

[@GeckoHiker]

Sofrito, rice, and beans are a favorite in our Native American household. We grow everything but the rice. Sometimes I substitute quinoa, barley, or potatoes for the rice. I am looking for a good book on sofrito. Still winging it in the meantime.

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

One thing I've been faithfully doing is checking my receipt before I leave the store. Almost every single time I go shopping either I'm not getting the advertised sale price, or I'm charged more than what the item is supposed to be. I walk right back in the store, and very nicely let them know so that they can charge me correctly. All those extra charges add up and I want to be charged correctly. I loved those rice ideas ... so helpful, and as usual loved your floral plates and that pink spatula. Vintage, maybe? That chicken dish looked fantastic. You two are so cute and I really get the feeling that you both love doing this!!

[@cathyb3790]

Yes that is a good habit to get into ,,,I have found many pricing mistakes as well,,, I work in a department store and it happens a lot ,,and cashiers do not know all the sale prices , I ask cashier to price check certain items I am concerned about ,,,😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much for the kind words! Glad our videos are encouraging!

[@sabrinadevol1210]

What a great idea to freeze rice! I will start doing that! I loved the suggestions for the rice add-ins! The rice-chicken pot pie looked incredible! I love taking a baked potato, fluff with a fork, drizzle with some really good extra virgin olive oil and shake on some lemon pepper. Try it - it is so good! Great video, as always!

[@lisaward3890]

Rice crust,broccoli,onion,tomato paste,cheese! Rice crust pizza!

[@kodomotachi1]

Jewish recipes help stretch things a lot, since they are for traditionally large families of reduced income. Have you ever tried "kugel"? It's a sweet noodle cake! What about "Gefilte fish" - fish "balls", to stretch a bit of fish to a big family. Or, if you're OK with cooking something to death, try Chulent - meat stew. ...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for suggesting this!

[@Nikita-wh8wl]

Hello. I save a lot of money doing zero food waste in the kitchen...i try to be as creative i can and don't waste anything! Wish you the best. Thank you

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Good for you Nikita!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

For my couscous, I cook the coucous in butter a d chopped onion, browning the coucous before adding salt pepper and broth

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@lilybee_]

My favorite way to stretch rice is to make chicken fried rice with lots of veggies. I also like to take leftover pasta and chicke and make a roasted red pepper cream sauce, mix in the chicken and pasta. My favorite and so cheap to make.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@tanyagibbons7987]

I add lentils to my chili,it doubles the batch..in fact I have some in my freezer now!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfect Tanya! Thanks!

[@tamihill4229]

You and paul since I became a widow . I just retired and use your recipes. I batch cook and make tv dinners when I just don't feel like cooking. I

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I am so happy you enjoy our videos Tami!

[@grandknit1016]

Emmy & Paul, your the best! Love your creative & frugal meal ideas and those in the comment section. Sometimes we think that a simple meal isn’t good enough, but you prove that isn’t true. Last night I used 4 mushrooms, garlic, and some leftover diced onions to make a simple gravy. I had a few potatoes and made mashed potatoes. Also had some fresh green beans so that’s what we had for dinner. My husband declared it one of his favorite meals. Another one is canned tuna, crab, or salmon (on sale of course 😉) mixed with crushed crackers or a cooked grain, an egg and a few herbs from the garden and made patties to serve on buns with lettuce and homemade tarter sauce (mayo, lemon juice, horseradish, dill, parsley).

[@grandknit1016]

Forgot to add you fry the patties 😂

[@gailmiller6333]

@@grandknit1016 Sounds great, Tfs.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds yummy!

[@carolbarnett3912]

Emmy I agree w everything you shared..HOWEVER..by people staying home weekends small businesses & restaurants will lose lots of business..This will have a trickle down affect causing more problems...This is just awful

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I understand that believe me...it's a tricky situation for sure.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I made the Chicken Rice Pie which you demonstrated on Tuesday (June 14), and we loved it! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. The pie was so big that we will have leftovers and even had some to put in the freezer for another time. All smiles and stuffed tummies in Texas say thank you, thank you & thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Love to hear that! Thank you!!

[@cherlaneharris100]

You guys are the best. I love this Emmy. These are the days to stretch our food. Thanks!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@wandahall4435]

90's were 30 Years...Ritzi was not here for this Love and DixieBelle and Paul and Emmy Love Cheer 💘 ❤ 💕 💖 💗 ♥ from Texas!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love right back dear Wanda and Ritzi!

[@daisypeanut1251]

Paul is a great taste tester! You two are the best 🙂

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thanks so much!

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Hi Emmy and Paul! Your grocery haul was awesome! I'm so happy you were able to get your Colavita pasta on sale. Even though we know it's the right thing to do by cutting back on some of our favorites, it doesn't always make it easy if it's something you really prefer. So I'm really grateful that you have 10 packages in your stockpile for future meals. One tip that I have is I will take cereal such as the Apple Jacks you bought and I will mix it with an equal amount of a store brand cheerio type cereal. This not only stretches out the amount of the more expensive brand name cereal, it also cuts back on the sugar content. With the Frosted Flakes you could do the same by mixing it half and half with corn flakes. I know you primarily bought yours for visitors, but I think that tip would work really well particularly for families with children who rely on a bowl of cereal most mornings for a quick breakfast. One other tip that I have when I go through the ads if I find something that's really a good bargain that I don't necessarily eat, I may buy a couple or if it's something I do use I may buy a couple extra on top of what I'm buying for my own pantry to start to accumulate a box to donate to a food pantry. Peanut butter, pasta, canned tuna, condiments, spices, cereal (especially at the bargain price you were able to get it for) would be great items to donate to someone in need. My big bargain last week was canned green beans. Although I don't eat them much myself, one of my dogs is on a diet and so she gets a can of green beans everyday. At Walmart, where I usually shop, they had gone from $.50/can to $.54/can. Last week I found a case of 12 cans at Walmart for $4.70. That was just under $.40/can, which is usually the loss leader price I find where you are typically limited to six total cans so I was pretty excited to have stockpiled up on those. Gigi will be set for quite a while! For potatoes, I like to cut them into steak fries and make them in the air fryer. You get the taste of French fries without the added calories and without using all that oil, which is costly. You can season them with all kinds of spices to make them as you like them. Any grocery stores have a variety of spices many times for about $1/jar and if you alot a couple dollars per trip to the store you can pretty quickly build yourself a nice spice cabinet. Spices and herbs can add such great flavor to basic ingredients like potatoes or rice and really take your meal in a different direction.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great ideas and tips Rosemary! Thanks so much for taking the time to share! Hope you are doing well!

[@kellyshults6590]

Great video. I sauté my rice with olive oil, onions, salt and garlic before cooking in water. It really gives the rice a great flavor and pairs very well with animal protein or cooked beans.

[@gailmiller6333]

Kelly Shults Wow! What a great suggestion for cooking rice, will definitely try. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea Kelly!

[@tuxphinsmom1150]

Thank you for your videos. I really needed this today. I had to put my sweet boy Tux to sleep today so it has been a hard day. I truly appreciate your consistency in putting up videos as it gave me something to look forward to. Thank you much.

[@sandraboose3686]

Sorry for your loss. So sad

[@jimmiepatrum]

So sorry to hear that you had to put your sweet boy tux to sleep. I hope that each day going forward will be a little easier for you. Diane in NC

[@DianaD63]

So sorry for your loss. Been there many times and it's heartbreaking. Sending hugs.

[@wandahall4435]

Ritzi Love You 💘 ❤ 💕 ♥ 💖 💗

[@tuxphinsmom1150]

@@DianaD63 Thank you, it was the right decision just not the easy one. He is not sick anymore.

[@janetbusch6517]

Not too original but I make fried rice or stir fry with refrigerator clean out bits and pieces. These meals always grow to a couple dinners and lunches at least just using up stuff that would have been wasted.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea Janet!

[@belb4978]

You could also use all of those ingredients, minus the flour, and make a delicious fried rice!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes you can!

[@anitab6436]

Great tips here! One thing I'd like to add: store owners are not arbitrarily raising prices. They also have increased costs for wages, materials, and GAS! (That's how products get to the stores, after all.) That's why inflation is such a dangerous spiral and so hard to "tame." If it were just "made up" prices then one store would just lower their prices to get more business and the others would follow along. [Note: I'm sending you an "alternate" use idea, as you requested in another video.]

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very very true!

[@countrygal3688]

Emmy, this recipe can be adapted to various diets. I eat low carb/keto, and I can sub cauliflower rice for the rice, chopped broccoli, maybe some canned mushrooms, for the mixed veggies, and I can have a delicious meal! Cheese, eggs, meat are all keto, so no need to sub there. Good job Emmy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Country Gal!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

I took your advice from your last video. I met a friend for coffee. I got water with dried fruit which was $1.80. I made my own homemade salsa and brought that with me. We sat outside and had a great time.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! That's wonderful! So fun!

[@ginaszwedko4119]

I just love your channel! Such great advice and such a positive attitude about it! Love your recipes too

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!

[@lindagbukvic9441]

Canned chili with beans over a baked potato is very good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes!

[@kerryjames4026]

When I have left over mash potatoes I add flour roll into pastry were rewuireduscles and curry with butter and rice do yummy

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YUM!

[@jessiesoftpaws]

Thank you for sharing how you made the recipe. I made it tonight for dinner and my husband and I loved it. My 8 year old wasn't a fan of "crunchy rice" but ate the rest. 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindaf4803]

I add rice and black beans to my beef for tacos. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for sharing Linda!

[@sandraboose3686]

Hi Emmy and Paul yesterday here in PA it was hot humid so kept window blinds and curtains shut Air set at 72 and fans. Today not as hot so set at 75. And winter oh boy buckle up buttercup... Our house is all electric. And the area we are was costly before so our heat will be at 66 to 68 at the highest. Bought hanging racks to hang laundry. Having husband stop at store or pharmacy on way home to cut down on gas cost so I don't have to run there. Have a great week.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Sandra for sharing! You have a good week too!

[@lilybee_]

My husband makes a chili recipe that has shredded carrot in it. After it's cooked, you can't tell there is carrot. It thickens the chili and gives it tooth. I add carrots or lentils in ground beef now to stretch it and no one even notices.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Those are some great ideas! Thanks!

[@bassema2436]

Being from the south, when I think of rice meals, I don't think of butter and salt. That actually threw me off when you said that, lol. I think of red beans and rice, jambalaya, any kind of soup/ gumbo served over rice, chicken cacciatorie over rice. I prefer rice to pasta any day.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Different regions of the USA lol! I have never tasted Jambalaya or Gumbo. They sound good though!

[@starwish2467]

I flop on making dehydrated hash browns work. So, instead, I add some when I am making homemade soup or meatloaf, etc.. They add another veggie, and bring a wonderful crunch, and a nutty taste to foods.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea!

[@cathyb3790]

Great video as always ,,,, ❤ I will never look at rice the same way again 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I did my monthly shop ,, I get 20% off once a month thru the store I work for ,,,, I was so watchful,,comparing ounces ,lbs ,,etc ,,,I looked at the peppers and a man came up up and said there are deals over there on veggies , he got a whole bag of peppers for a $1. I was so glad for him 😊 I found peeled garlic tonnes for $2. I am going to put thru processor and into ice cube trays and freeze .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great savings 20%!

[@danibryant9318]

Love your ideas for rice, I add salad dressing to mine to jazz it up a little

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea!

[@brendachristensen3878]

Great idea ! the possibilities are endless. You two are so cute. 🌻

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@robinmeier6048]

Love watching this couple! You both are so respectful!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Robin! We love having you here!

[@Crochetlady3-l1o]

Researching your old videos today! Too hot outside! We have to limit the rice we eat as my husband is type II DIABETIC. WE DO MAKE ALOT OF STIR FRIES WITH WHATEVER veggies we have adding a little soy sauce and spices and eat over rice. Adding chicken, beef or shrimp as well. I too enjoy creamed frozen spinach mixed with my rice.😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@bex438]

I feel really inspired to try a new recipe after watching this and reading the comments, I loved your plates with the flowers too and also getting a little peek of Dixie in her bed ❤️🤗

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, it's time for Dix to make a cameo again! Thanks so much Bex!

[@lisaward3890]

Protein-peanut butter,lentils,eggs,quinoa mixed in meals!

[@pensgirl10]

70!!! I would freeze! I And I'm a person who can't stand to be hot. Ours has never gone under 78. 80-81 is the norm.

[@witsonsmom729]

I recently watched some KZbin videos and thru online searching from various people on homemade mixes. I made an herbal mix to add to rice, several gravy powder mixes, and a ranch dressing mix. I was able to use some of the herbs I had dehydrated myself, which made me happy.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's wonderful!

[@nevermind7253]

I think this is the first time in history... Or maybe just a long time that the poor less fortunate folk's will get buy Way better than other's! First time"we" can teach them Alot!

[@peggyaustin2750]

I want to thank you and Paul so much for keeping your videos up beat and not so scary about every thing go up up and up.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely! We are all in this together!

[@jewelgaither1504]

You could do a lot with this recipe. I think scrambled ground beef, mixed vegies, and cream of mushroom soup would be good, too.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@thorntonha]

We eat keto. Our meal stretchers include cauliflower, broccoli, eggs, and leafy greens. It is amazing how far you can stretch protein when it is a salad topping.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true Heather!

[@MsCroatianCanuck]

Sharing is caring...so much valuable information each week about food, thank you keep them coming......I love the flamingos.....🦩

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hilda so happy our videos are helpful!

[@marialauradeerausquin1894]

For your carrot: make carrot salad with shredded carrots and hard boiled eggs, oil and vinegar or lemon juice. Super cooling for the summer!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds delicious!

[@paulacostello6912]

It's easy to make coconut rice at home too. Cook the rice in a tin of coconut milk topped up with water to make the required amount of liquid

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Thanks!

[@fourtyplus4512]

Woohoo, I just came to check if the Tuesday video was up 😘😘😘 Love from Mariska, Belgium

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love right back Mariska!

[@catherinemurray1618]

I enjoy making fried rice, you may use any vegetable and/or meat you have at home.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great use of leftovers!

[@erismana2105]

Foil insulation on the windows that hey the most sun keep the heat out and cooler air in . If your more concerned on how it looks this tip is not for you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Eris!

[@brg2743]

We were thinking about cardboard to block sun. Foil would be good too.

[@danielletrejo9843]

If anyone makes there own pie crust for desserts or chicken pot pie, any crust left overs can be turned into cinnamon rolls or other delicious desserts. I also use oats as a meal filler which allows me to cut back on the portions of meat being used. Rice can be used as a filler as well if you’re not into oats. Keep scraps from veggies and use them to flavor stocks. Apple scraps can make some good cider.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

All great tips Danielle!

[@darlenenichols9658]

Blessed you are for sharing, wonderful gesture..😁🙏

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much Darlene!