FRUGAL Meals of the Week -

Want to see a selection of what we've eaten this week? You're in the right place with our little tour of european cuisine as we don't just munch on French food!
Frugal Queen in France
We are a British couple living in Brittany on a budget.
Frugal recipes, days out, home renovations and day to day making do in France.
We’ll give you hints, tips, advice and an insight into our life in France.
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[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Welcome? What's for dinner? What can we afford to eat on a budget? Can we healthily on a low income? Can we eat well when food is so expensive?

[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

brillant meals! Thank you Jane Mike and Puppies.

[@theclumsyprepper]

A sandwich for dinner today, because I'm only back home from work and it's well after 10pm. Other than that I eat what I fancy. Having a well stocked pantry, a garden and being friendly with a butcher helps. My pets and I eat very well as he gives me a lot of stuff for the, and a discount on the rest. Love your glasses, they really suit you.

[@Beyondjustjen-mw7gt]

Whoever says frugal people don't eat well should come and check this out! Bravo on the beautiful platings, Jane! Seeing pretty plating has been a sought-after hobby of mine. You are a good cook! Thank you for sharing! 😋🥰

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@preppernut]

Eating outside makes the food taste even better. Our grandchildren looked forward to sunny days, with a combination of breakfast and lunch under the apple tree (so lovely when in bloom and thousands of bees buzzing above us). Thanks for triggering that memory. The meal today is what is called on the east coast of Canada, "Jigg's Dinner." Boil a smoked ham, add whole peeled potatoes, whole carrots, quartered rutabaga, large chunks of cabbage and whole onion. Cover it with water and let it cook until all is tender. Before serving, I use some of the liquid for a sauce and pour that over the vegetables. I expect there will be leftovers, unless someone joins us.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That sounds fantastic

[@janetstonerook4552]

I enjoy how the British use the simple word "bits" to mean a variety of things. "Picky bits"sounds much more appetizing than "leftovers" here in the U.S.😅

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We also say 'picky tea' tea being an evening meal In slang

[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

Brilliant meals ! Thank you for great meal ideas. Thank you Jane Mike and Puppies.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for your comment

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@loriburgess1866]

I see similarities in how you use up ingredients on hand. I saw this with the cabbage salad. When I have something that needs used I have it show up on our plates over and over until we’ve consumed it. The food looks delicious. Being in the US, especially growing up in Southern California near the Mexico border, we were very influenced by Mexican cuisine. So many of our “bits” meals are a form of taco. Instead of pie crust and breads we use a corn tortilla and fill it with bits. Instead of gravy we use fresh salsa. We use tomato, onion, jalapeños, lime, garlic cilantro. Everything different yet exactly the same goals Something out of nothing is what my family has named it. Always yummy and nutritious even if it is less than traditional for many outside the area we grew up.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That all sounds fabulous to me

[@iriswelch3553]

My mother used to make frikadellen. All the meals look wonderful!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They were. Thanks for watching

[@loriella6250]

Beautiful plating, Jane! You’re an inspiration. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's so kind

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Thank you so much for the weekly menu videos they are so helpful. Sometimes my creativity wanes on menu planning...so nice to see what others are eating.😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I'm so glad! I often just throw what I have together when we don't want what is on the plan

[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

Brilliant meals! Thank you for great meal ideas. Thank you Jane Mike and Puppies

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks you so much

[@misfit7610]

Nothing wrong with having a pre-made salad or meal especially if it saves you from eating out.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I absolutely agree.

[@juliemoore6957]

Wonderful meals! And so many veggies on your plate! Super healthy!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@sandrafennell6927]

Hi Jane. Your meals look great!! Have you considered putting together a Frugal Cooking, cookbook? Perhaps one online, for a fee.

[@juliethompson5301]

Delicious nutritional meals jane😊

[@veradegernier2622]

Thank you for sharing meal ideas, beautiful presentation❤❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for your comment

[@user-es2iz6wh8l]

Yummy yummy. All round to yours for lunch!! 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤ xxx

[@georgiawise8375]

Loaded vegs on meal plates....Great great ❤❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

😋

[@jgrady9553]

Good meals!

[@lisadawson2652]

I almost forgot family I’ve never eaten lentils before and this week while shopping at my local Walmart they had these microwave pouches of lentils just 4 ingredients on the back of the package on clearance for $1 so I picked up a pouch I added 1/2 of the lentils to some broccoli 🥦 cheese soup and omg I’ve been missing out on some fantastic foods because I’ve always thought they were too complicated to cook and too expensive to buy 🤷🏽‍♀️you all have helped me keep my eyes open and not be in a rush when I shop which now makes grocery shopping a lot more enjoyable for me like a scavenger hunt 👍🏾😉THANKS ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yummy

[@michellejennings3232]

Great looking ( and tasting!) meals. Now, I have found myself giggling over the phrase, " picky bits". It was new to me and fun to say.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

If you're British, you know 'picky bits'

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I'm not British but I like the phrase "Picky bits" so it will be incorporated into my food vocabulary. LOL

[@belindacopson2390]

All looks delicious! Love coleslaw and also potato salad in warmer weather.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Me too!!

[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

Sorry my computer acting crazy AGAIN !

[@fishinghole333]

You seem very hard working and creative, with that practical, very British exterior. I'm from the southern U.S., and you remind me of my mother's side of the family, who originally came from GB. Solid people who know how to solve problems 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Cool, thanks. We Brits pride ourselves in our stoicism. There's never any point moaning. We just get on with it.

[@courtneya.1849]

Je vous ai juste découverte et votre cuisine est si belle! Et j’adore toutes les idées pour les repas. Merci pour les avoir partagées!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Je vous en prie

[@stephanietutt3819]

Hi Jane we live in Italy think you are very nice Person, love the tips

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh thank you! That's so kind.

[@janbreeze1227]

Lovely meals x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@lisadawson2652]

Omg your food is making me hungry all of these ideas are priceless thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks to everyone who watches

[@elizabethcoates3024]

We frugal folks sure do eat well. Slow food is so much better for you than the fast foods pushed here in the US. Great recipes 👌 😋.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@debrapritts7978]

Your food is always beautiful! Cookbook pretty👍🏻

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rebeccahildred6647]

Enjoyed your video showing us delicious yet reasonable meals because you cook from scratch and make your own dishes when possible. Another great video from you both 👌

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks 😊

[@patmartin9727]

Some lovely meals . After shopping today I sat down with my receipt and costed out all the food. This will allow me follow your lead and cost out my main meals.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hope it helps

[@patmartin9727]

I have never tried to cost out individual meals but as food prices continue to rise it would be good to know the actual cost of each meal. I cook from scratch and have a mix of meat and meat free meals.

[@hfnoskin8458]

I really enjoyed this video.They are inspiring and so colourful.I’ve lost the habit of putting together a salad on a regular basis. My grandson aged 14 loves coleslaw so I will give this ago. Also trying to add variety to our diet. This video came at just the right time. Thank you. Love to see your little dogs xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@lynngudgeon9416]

Everything looks delicious. We love eating salads in the warm weather. Sometimes I'll add some tuna or chicken chunks to make it more filling. Thank you for sharing your time and ideas 😊.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@sallyshuker5615]

I often make Wasabi Coleslaw . It has a 'slight" tang but changes up the coleslaw for something a little bit different. I start by mixing 2 T of cider vinegar and mayonnaise together and add a good "squirt" of wasabi, then just alter the dressing to be able to mix through all the coleslaw. The good thing about wasabi, is the taste does not linger which is good🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yummy

[@CreamPuff-ek8fd]

Congrats for reaching 33k!, great video as usual. Everything looks delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@muttersmenu2422]

Great meals for the week. The meat sauce with pasta, very nice.😊 Menu planning is simple, do a quick check of the fridge and pantry, then prepare and use what you have.👍 Fixing your own food is far more budget friendly and takes little time, also you know what is the dish✔️🇦🇺 Enjoy lunch in the garden 🪴 with the doggies. Thank you Jane and Mike for another great video.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the tips!

[@cm-nj]

Making our homemade dinner while watching - love your company while I'm cooking!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy

[@serenaglister8017]

Great video some new inspiration for frugal meals. Thank you Jane and Mike are a real inspiration to us. We try not to eat out too often too but the biggest simple adjustment we’ve made is packing a flask of hot tea with us with some biscuits when we go to our nearest town to shop. We live by the med and stop on the way home to enjoy the view. We save ourselves at least €6 and find it far more relaxing than sitting in a noisy Greek cafe drinking weak Liptons tea 🤣

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You're doing great

[@tinkerbell9399]

Hi Jane, it all looks delicious! Thanks to you and Mike for sharing some ideas for meals ❤️🇬🇧

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure

[@Dee-iw6up]

Some great and helpful meal suggestions. Thank you Jane. 😊🐨

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gladyschandler6724]

Great meal Jane.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@gailnoll]

That was a yummy video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@everydaylivingwithmysterio9707]

Great video Jane and Mike

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@debbiegnagey2095]

Thank you Jane for sharing your delicious meals! I appreciate all the vegetables that you prepare! I will definitely be trying your coleslaw recipe! I love coleslaw!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@evelynallen6966]

Thanks Jane. It's so interesting seeing what other people eat. Here in Australia we are moving into Winter and comfort food. I made sausage rolls plus chicken and vegetable soup yesterday. We say cold weather is soup weather. It warms you up and makes it easy to get plenty of vegetables as part of your meal. By the way, I always add a little grated apple to my coleslaw ( a tip from a friend who is Dutch). Love to you, Mike and the doggies. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@belindacopson2390]

Looks delicious! I love to make coleslaw and potato salad in warmer weather and we are now getting some salads in the greenhouse.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We're looking forward to homegrown salad too

[@AbidaS0301]

Thank you fir sharing yummy meals .frugal chef in France 🇫🇷 👌 😋 🙌 open a take away lov your frugal free deal meals 😋 😉 ❤❤❤❤❤lov always bless uand 👪 with joy peace and happiness always keep safe take care love always from uk 🇬🇧 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@sheila1013]

Looks delicious Jane.😋 Thank you for the tips. Lovely to eat in the garden this time of year. 🤗

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@user-ww1jk7gu8i]

Such great meal ideas.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@pattyperkins5007]

Everything looked delicious.❤

[@user-iu2ek5vt7e]

Great video 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks! 😊

[@reneelafayette9811]

Thank you for sharing your life. Your channel has been an inspiration. I wish I had access to some of the discounted stores. The closest ones I have are grocery outlet.

[@carolgraham6669]

❤❤❤Thank you

[@marypeterson1053]

Your meals are always amazing. .

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@lisaward3890]

Dear Jane&Michael,i love your affectionately called picky bits. We call our bits of food ingredients dabs of this and dabs of that! Either way it turns into a meal to fill our hollow and we don't waste a thing in the process!👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Love that!

[@chrisnutter6933]

Enjoyed the video as usual!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackiesilvester6566]

Your meals looked absolutely delicious

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's very kind of you

[@gerriwalsh9846]

All the food looks delicious :)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋 that's very kind

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing your lunches with us.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@lynnegeddes7532]

Thank you for sharing your meal plan and ideas with us

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@Alicesgardenau]

The menu at our place this week: Mac and cheese with broccoli Chicken, rice and pumpkin Roast chicken, roast vegetables and peas Burgers Tacos Zucchini slice and salad Leftovers

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Delicious 😋

[@Trandans]

Those puppies... ❤️❤️❤️

[@farmerwife8412]

Yummy looking meals! Thank you for sharing. Coming into cooler weather here with our first frost expected tomorrow. More soups on our menu plan now. Yummy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@DebfromVa]

These look delicious

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@laurencetippey9922]

Great video Have not had Lancashire hotpot for years so I am going to do it this weekend.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's one of our favorites

[@simonefeaster5131]

I love your tip from another video to eat seasonally. I’ve been leaning in to this and it’s paying off. I buy sale seasonal items and can quite a bit. Frugality is so fun because there’s always something new to learn. We eat healthy food at home and I google different recipes so we aren’t bored. Bon appetit, Jane and Mike!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

And to you too

[@caroldaviddaviejohnson2225]

Every meal looks delicious! Frikadellen for us this evening too. The hotpot looked great, everything flavourful and filling. Super video.👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋 and thank you for watching

[@smiley9987]

😋😋👏👏👍👍! Delicious! Super 💫

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@laurithomasson6979]

Dinner tonight was Polish sausage cut into circles, potato salad, baked beans and a few potato chips. For dessert we had strawberry shortcakes using strawberries I had frozen last year. We had enough leftovers for my husband's dinner tomorrow (I will be working) and for me to have beans on toast for breakfast tomorrow. I was introduced to mache/lamb's lettuce by a friend in Germany this winter. I ordered seeds and will be planting them this fall. It's too hot and humid to grow lettuce in the summer here. I like seeing what you prepare for meals.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@jacquelinejordan1588]

We eat very well at home. We get everything on sale. Soup, enchiladas, chicken pot pie, hamburgers and fries, fish sandwich with mashed potatoes and canned spaghetti. Tomorrow will be shrimp tacos and Sunday dinner is Italian sausage, pasta and garlic bread with something sweet for dessert. See you Sunday!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@ph6561]

Hi Jane, informative & fun as usual, thank you. As a Lancastrian born, can I say if you're feeling 'posh' as we would say in those parts, you can use the " best end of neck"(!) on the bone like cutlets, stood up in a 'welsh lady hat' - a deep stoneware pot & cooked in the bottom of the range (often on washing day). I vaguely remember metal plate lid being sealed on with a thick flour &water paste to keep the moisture & flavour in before the potatoes was added for the last 1/2 hour (ISH). I've also had it topped with suet dumplings instead of potatoes - presumably for a change- or because we'd run out!. I can remember eating an extra top layer of dumplings (I e.not sitting in the gravy with golden syrup & custard as a dessert.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh yum! All of it!

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thsnks

[@suelamond4060]

My mother would call this if it there you can have it.Instead of picky bit.

[@gretelwhite8088]

I must get a cabbage and make cole slaw

[@janeglover3241]

lOVE YOUR CHANNEL, COULD YOU PLEASE FEATURE SOME VEGAN RECIPES / tHANKS

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Probably not. We're meat eaters. Plenty of lovely vegan channels out there.

[@phylliscreason3391]

I li