I made Thanksgiving dinner for under $20

[@nancyd9304]

Beautiful meal and decorations! The way you are able to put together such basic ingredients and elevate them to such a scrumptious looking meal is really amazing! I usually spend considerably more and it never looks this good. You have a real gift for doing that, it's really inspiring. 😊😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😁

[@dawnt5587]

I’m team homemade dressing. When I was a teenager, I worked in a restaurant and learned how to make dressing. It’s so easy. Your chicken looks perfect!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@brightpurpleviking]

I would consider myself a “good cook,” but for some reason I cannot get homemade dressing right. It’s either too slimy, too hard, too dry, the edges get over cooked, etc. I don’t know why I can’t get it right?!

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@brightpurpleviking How do you like it? Maybe the trick is to watch it like a hawk when it's cooking. You can always add the foil on top to prevent the edges from getting too dry or hard. We like it kind of dry on top but moist in the middle.

[@brightpurpleviking]

@@ArdentMichelle I like it so that when I scoop it out it all sticks together with only a little crispness on the edges! I will try harder next time!

[@deannalail1974]

Add a egg to your mix

[@cherylbarcoski8251]

I love how you do holidays, simple yet so complete. I think most of us overthink and you show us what's actually important.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm glad you like my video! 😁

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

This menu plan was outstanding. I’m someone who really doesn’t cook but I so appreciated Your detailed pointers for all the dishes. It’s not so much I can’t cook it’s that I don’t enjoy it. That said, though I’ve never tried to roast chicken because I’ve been afraid it wouldn’t work. I’m not afraid to try it anymore and I’m going to use your recipe! and great tips on the sides. If you have the ability to buy things a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving and get them on sale and put them in the fridge, it’s going to save you time and money. I’m Canadian so my Thanksgiving was in October but I hope all of you watching in the US have a wonderful Thanksgiving. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much. 😁 I'm so glad you're going to try roasting a chicken. Yay! 🥳 If you have a thermometer it's good to use one, but I couldn't find mine this year 😂 It turned out perfect anyway.

[@missyporter1643]

Love homemade dressing! We add Granny Smith apples, tons of caramelized onions and fresh sage- so amazing! It’s always the star of the show on Thanksgiving

[@ArdentMichelle]

Sounds very good. I think the dressing was the star of the show for my sons this year too! It's the only time of the year we eat it.

[@leslieb4553]

That hot water on e spoon is genius for the spreading!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@ravenbrown7053]

Bells Seasoning is an amazing seasoning for homemade vegetarian stuffing also- thanks for another terrific video!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing the tip about the seasoning, and it's my pleasure. 😁 Thank YOU for watching!

[@christines2787]

Absolutely!!! I was horrified when I moved down south in 2003 and couldn't find it anywhere! My grandparents brought it with them. Fortunately now I can buy it online. It's one of the few spices, or spice blends that I still buy and don't grow myself.

[@drearydancer]

Beautiful. A lot of people spend too much on Thanksgiving and waste food. They can't even finish the leftovers. This is more practical.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@terrifictarsha817]

I enjoy your content because it's peaceful. Your dinner looks delicious, and I love the presentation. Your table setting is very pretty. 🌸

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad you find my content peaceful 😁

[@lisablack9634]

This dinner looks so inviting.i really think we are gonna replicate it. But will upgrade potatoes as suggested. Friends and family gatherings shouldn't require tons of hours to get results agree w/ shortcuts. Thank you so much.

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome 😁Glad you like my video!

[@saraherber1887]

Such a nice meal! When making dressing....I cheat a little and cook some cornmeal in the bouillon before adding it to the bread cubes. It gives the impression that cornbread was added and no one is any the wiser.

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh I love this idea! 👍 I'm going to try this next time. Brilliant.

[@functionoflightone]

You did your usual amazing job. I too really liked your decor. Simple and elegant.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the positive feedback 🥰

[@tereclemmer7923]

It looks delicious! One thing I always add to my stuffing is a small apple chopped. It gives the stuffing an extra flavor dimension. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I bet that IS good 👍

[@hildahilpert5018]

My dad would buy the Kellogg's crotons.He would get a pan of water and add the giblets to it with some celery leaves and I think some onion.He would simmer them and add the broth to the croutons.He would cut up celery and onions and saute in butter with cut up apples.He would also cook some pork sausage and also add it.Howevwr he would drain the fat so the dressing wasn't greasy.He would then stuff the turkey, and momma would make the other dishes.

[@tereclemmer7923]

@hildahilpert5018 That is exactly what I do!!! Add the giblets after boiling for the broth I use to make the dressing. But, you know, we have to respect the vegan/vegetarian sensitivity.

[@julieeacott7644]

I look forward to your Sunday videos, Michelle. You put a lot of work into these and each component is so well thought out. Very inspirational. Always looking for ways to save. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@ArdentMichelle]

awe...thank you so much 🥰 I'm so glad you look forward to my videos and appreciate the effort I put into them. Happy Thanksgiving 😁

[@lenoraw1098]

I’m thanking God for your you tube channel! I’m learning a lot! From Oklahoma-tyvm ♥️

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad my videos are helpful! 😁 Thanks so much for letting me know 🥰

[@dcstaysbusy]

The best dressing I’ve ever had was made from 1/2 cornbread and 1/2 buttermilk biscuits! Yours looks great, too!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Sounds good, I'll have to try sometime 👍

[@michiemca]

Another wonderful video. Thank you for all the work you do on your videos. I look up your videos when i have a bad day, need inspiration, for any reason really. Thank you again. I was dreading thanksgiving this year. Now. Not so much.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😁 I'm glad my videos are helpful. 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

[@susannechandler9278]

Beautiful dinner! I thought the decor was lovely as well. This puts me in the mood for Thanksgiving. Thank you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yay! 🥳 I'm so glad you like my video. Thanks for letting me know!

[@josephhoag2366]

Lovely table......Carla

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you! 😊

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I grew up with potato dressing, I was already in my 20's before I learned about bread dressing, yours looks delicious.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Oh wow. I've never even heard of potato dressing 🤔 I'm going to have to try that.

[@elvataylor9279]

Never heard of it before! But willing to try it!😊

[@sameoldsteph]

Everything looked so yummy! That chicken and those green beans - I could eat those every day. I thought your decor was beautiful! Wanted to add that I used to have a big mental hurdle about making homemade stuffing until I realized it's basically a savory bread pudding.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 😁

[@loriburgess1866]

Michelle, you did a great job on the dinner. I agree about the potatoes. Potatoes need to be a show stopper on the holidays. Anything less leaves a void in the experience. As far as your table decor goes, I personally think you nailed it. Maybe you were feeling off on that day. Your videos are inspiring and beautiful to watch. They jump start me when I am discouraged by the ridiculous inflation we all are experiencing. (Nov 2024 is quickly approaching) The tone of your voice, the clear serene space of your kitchen, and the fact you choose to only show the food cooking process and plating truly help me focus on your content. Not seeing your face doesn’t hurt your content at all in my opinion. I also love that you are protecting yourself from others. Yea for you, Michelle. Have a happy thanksgiving. Enjoy your boys/men around the table. I will be looking forward to your next video. BTW, not that it is important, but I am from your neck of the woods. I am now living in N. Idaho and loving the changes that has brought. I also still have many family in SoCal.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Lori 😁 Thanks for this very sweet comment. 🥰 Reading this made me smile. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Northern Idaho is beautiful. 🌲 I'm glad it's suiting you well. Happy Thanksgiving friend 😁

[@MauraMarcus]

My favorite Cranberry Sauce recipe: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 12 oz. cranberries, rinsed peel of 1 orange, chopped or zested cinnamon cloves allspice In sauce pan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, until all berries have popped. Cool.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I've used orange zest along with some orange juice and I love that too! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 👩‍🍳

[@gloriaskryski5222]

I love your holiday meals...❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hello 😁 Nice to see you again! If it weren't for my viewers like you, I probably would have skipped this video this year. It feels like it's barely fall...a little hard for me to get in the mood 😂 Glad you like my video!

[@pennyrasnake1401]

Michelle I think you’re presentation and settings were beautiful. The fact that you do all of this work ahead to inspire us is so special. Please cut yourself a break. As for the Idahoan potatoes-they are so great and you can really make them sing with a little dollop of sour cream or milk.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks Penny 😁 I always appreciate your kindness so much! 🥰 I do want to try to dress those up a bit. I was thinking about a Thanksgiving Hacks type of video to try out some of these things.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm wondering if you were the one that told me about the instant potatoes before. 🤔 because I remembered someone telling me they were good, which was why I had some in the pantry.

[@Laguns-ij4hn]

oh man i love tjose chili flakes too. i like the cream cheese with a jalepeno jelly, raspberry jelly or a jalepeno peach jelly/jam.

[@ArdentMichelle]

good on everything.

[@dree7696]

My family doesn't care for turkey so I am going to follow your recipe for roasting a chicken. It looked amazing! Thanks for sharing a simple and frugal meal. Love your channel.

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome 🥰

[@janeprepper177]

You are the Thanksgiving 🧞‍♀️ Genie ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 🥰

[@vinnydabarber]

We make our dressing very similar/ I learned mine from my Grandma. I also sauté onions and celery with butter then add it to the bread crumbs. I use a lot of sage and some celery seed. So yummy! Your turkey looked fabulous! Thanks for another great video! 😊💝

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Vinny 😁 yes, sage would have been good 👍 Glad you like my video! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vinnydabarber]

@@ArdentMichelle Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too.

[@leroyjohnsonsr8481]

I do enjoy your cooking, all your cute utensils and how very clean your stove is, your food is such a yummy pleasure, I cook for only my husband and myself so your choices are perfect for us.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😊 I'm glad you like my Thanksgiving video!

[@mommajo]

That looks delicious 😋

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

A little orange juice or lemon & peel would also be good in cranberry sauce. I buy extra cranberries & put in the freezer for orange cranberry walnut bread.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I was going to mention the orange juice. Someone else mentioned the cranberry orange bread. I love that too. Craving it now. 😋

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Me, too!!

[@christinejunk8184]

Looks delicious. Your chicken looked amazing!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@cherylannsmith7213]

Thank you so much for showing how simplicity can be elegant and celebrated! So often we overthink,overspend, and cook too much....love your channel! ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome 😁 Glad you like my video and are enjoying my channel. Thanks for letting me know 🥰

[@rebekahhansen1112]

I found those lovely loaves at Walmart marked down to 27 cents and whole cranberries where just 50 cents .I wondered if they made a mistake . Got extra to freeze. I've not tried jalapeño in stuffing . Sounds interesting. I like to add clementine juice to my cranberries along with the sugar. Everything looks so inviting & beautiful .

[@ArdentMichelle]

wow..those were some amazing deals! 😁 Glad you like this video.

[@ArdentMichelle]

and I've added orange juice to my cranberry sauce too. It adds a nice flavor.

[@rebekahhansen1112]

@@ArdentMichelle yes it brightens the flavor 😋 now I'm going to make one of my holiday favorites , cranberry/ orange quick bread .

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@rebekahhansen1112 oh I love that too 😋 yum...drooling over the thought of that.

[@kathrynpiche4864]

I love your meal ideas and enjoy the table decorations as well, it really makes it feel like a special occasion .

[@simplysusan87]

I am team cornbread dressing. 😊 Great video

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@elvataylor9279]

Me too, cornbread dressing is it for me. I was willing to try the vegetarian dressing, but I change my mind because it's just stuffing!😢😢

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@elvataylor9279 do you mean without meat? It has celery and onions as well.

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Rosemary & thyme are easy to grow in a pot & use all year long.

[@ArdentMichelle]

true if you have some sun 👍

[@dianarising7703]

What a lovely meal. Your table was pretty, too. The Idahoan Baby Reds is our favorite from them. I'm very curious about the green beans with the chili crisp.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😁 I'm such an instant potatoes novice. Thanks for the suggestion for the baby reds. I'll try that. You should try the green beans like that. So good 😋

[@dianarising7703]

@@ArdentMichelle I will try them. I have some chili crisp.

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@dianarising7703 let me know what you think.

[@CathieG]

Everything looks great!!!! 🤩😍🥰 I love all of your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner videos!!! 🦃🥧🎅🏻🦌🎄

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Cathie 😁 Thank you so much 🤗 Glad you like my Thanksgiving video!

[@wendoxia]

So do I! So fun!

[@maryegerton6848]

I thought your table looked really nice! I love the simplicity of it. Your food looked really delicious. The weather was nice here so we had a bbq for thanksgiving. I had family for a couple of days and it was such fun. Have a great week Michelle❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Mary 😁 That's right, you had your Thanksgiving awhile ago 🇨🇦 I associate this holiday with cooler temps so it's hard to imagine celebrating at the beginning of October. It was still very warm here in California. A bbq sounds lovely though. What did you cook?

[@maryegerton6848]

@@ArdentMichelle I had some t bone steaks in the freezer that I got on special, which almost never happens here, and they were quite happy with that because it’s such a treat. I made a lemon meringue pie and an apple pie and my brother in law brought a pumpkin pie. I baked a sourdough bread and we had baked potatoes and a green salad. Have a great thanksgiving my friend❤️

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@maryegerton6848 I'm drooling just reading this. 😋 Sounds like a delicious dinner and thanks so much.💜 I'm so thankful for viewers like you!

[@CNP-rn3gd]

I love your holiday videos! The food always looks great and your artistry really shows in your table settings.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@alicehunsaker7876]

WOW !!! Absolutely beautiful !!! Table and food looks awesome !!! I love your videos !!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

I like green apples, Cranberries & walnuts in my dressing.

[@ArdentMichelle]

yum. That sounds delicious! 😋

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I thought the decor was lovely, maybe a bit more subdued than fall colors. But relaxing, pretty, and special none the less.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 I tend to gravitate toward lighter colors. I wanted a darker colored look this year, but didn't want to buy a new tablecloth. 😂

[@htas6888]

I like the idea of vegan stuffing, and the cranberry sauce looks delicious... lovely production and great ideas as usual. Thyme and rosemary grow really well in pots in a sunny location, you can root a piece in water and plant, maybe just plant some to keep in front of your door or a window to always have some fresh herbs, just some money saving ideas :)

[@ArdentMichelle]

I agree, growing herbs is so easy if you have a sunny window to set it by.

[@ArdentMichelle]

or you can grow indoor with lights, which is what I did last time with my herb garden, but it takes up too much space for me.

[@danasandlin2435]

looks absolutely stunning...you have outdone yourself...congrats...dts/usa

[@alexablonde5674]

As always, it's a great video with some minimalist decor this year.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you liked it! 😁

[@KarenJamieson-o9p]

Lovely! I'll be making your dessert ideas for Christmas. I like homemade cranberry sauce as well. I add a hit of lemon juice to it which sophisticates the tang in it.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Nice 👍 I've used orange juice too. Glad you like my video!

[@sherryengel7095]

The meal looks delicious! I make a vegetarian slow cooker homemade stuffing that is simple and delicious.😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😁 I'm intrigued by the slow cooker stuffing 🤔 I love being able to use the slow cooker. Wondering if I would be able to get the consistency I like in it.

[@christinatareski8882]

Those idahoan instant potatoes are definitely a great option for instant.

[@ArdentMichelle]

feeling a little silly for not trying them sooner. 😂

[@rachelhero3413]

It all looked delicious. My family are not really mashed potato eaters but I’m making a note. Homemade or Idahoan flakes…

[@ToriE1073]

As usual, your creativity impresses me! First of all, as a southern girl I was so happy that you had cream cheese and pepper jelly!! It’s so good and so easy! I am team homemade dressing, but I TOTALLY respect that not everyone wants to cook everything from scratch. Your thoughtful tutorial for the younger viewers on how to prepare the chicken reminded me of one of my first Thanksgiving parties on my own. My husband was in the military and we were stationed in No. Cal. And my brother and his family decided to come from SC to spend the holidays with us. To be fair, I was only like 23 but my turkey was a disaster. 😂 I didn’t give it nearly enough time to thaw, and I forgot to remove the giblets AND the gravy packet. 😳😂 But it made for good memories and we still laugh about it now, 27 years later.

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh yes.... I think we all have that memory of the "still frozen" turkey and cooked with the giblets inside. 😂 It's almost like a right of passage. 😂 Thanks for letting me know you like this one. Happy Thanksgiving Victoria 😁

[@ChoppedSuey1235]

On behalf of myself may i thank you for saving me countless off monies with these extremely valuable food saving vids

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much. 😁 I'm glad my videos are helpful.

[@CookingDelicious777x]

Your dinner came out looking so tasty! I like the fact that you substituted the chicken for turkey. Mashed potatoes, I understand. It is important to have the right side dish. Like 668

[@joannadee3565]

Looks very good! Thanks!

[@ArdentMichelle]

You're welcome 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@charlottekearn5185]

Hi Michelle, yes, Thanksgiving is closing in, we are having a small get together this year so I won't be making as much food. Turkey is a must, just traditional food. I buy seasoned bread crumbs and then add my own ingredients like you do. Homemade cranberries for sure, I think it tastes better but when I worked it was usually open a can 😀 cheesecake is my weakness so that's a go, even with a small amount of people. Then Christmas is next, I'm pretty sure you are thinking about what to share with us then . And then in January it is time to think about weight loss . 😬

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Charlotte 😁 I like your way of thinking. 😂 So true about weight loss after all of the holiday food. I think cheesecake is my weakness too. I ate too much of it, and I'm not even a sweets person. Finished off the last one last night. I enjoy the smaller Thanksgivings. I bet your meal will be fabulous! Happy Thanksgiving friend 😁

[@charlottekearn5185]

@@ArdentMichelle 😀😋

[@lindawilson290]

What a lovely and festive spread. Everything looks wonderful, AM. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving friend 🥰

[@nancykaufman1645]

Love your consideration of all types of eating!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you!! 😊

[@missbetty7231]

So many grocery stores do a free turkey with points or whatever. I got mine yesterday. 13 pounder. I only need the sides

[@ArdentMichelle]

That's awesome 👍

[@CrystalFrye-o1w]

Whoa… everything looks delicious 😋

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you

[@igneousidol]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Happy Thanksgiving 😁🦃

[@Iluv2crochet]

Everything looks fabulous! 😋

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you think so 😁

[@courtneywhitlow6974]

I LOVE your decor this year - so elegant! Also - sometimes Aldi has an inexpensive bagged cornbread dressing that is great to "fix up." Everything you made looks great!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the Aldi find. 😁

[@margerose8975]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I grow thyme and rosemary and need to try your ideas. Do you have a sunny window facing south? They’re easy herbs to grow!

[@ArdentMichelle]

no, unfortunately the only way I've been able to grow herbs indoors is with a grow lamp.

[@kayleedebose8488]

Absolutely beautiful! Hope you and your family had a wonderful thanksgiving! Thank you for the time and effort you put in to your videos. I love them so much and always looking forward to the next one

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 😁 Happy Holidays to you and your family also 🥳

[@thelullinthestorm]

I really like the green theme you chose this year! It’s understated and elegant. Another great video. I recently learned you can dry brine chicken just like you would a turkey and it gives it extra crispy skin

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 Interesting about the dry brine 🤔

[@HayleysHaus]

These are my fav videos from you! You always kill it. 3 years in a row now i believe i watched these.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 and thanks for being a long time viewer 🥰

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Yummy! What spice did you add to the green beans? I might have to locate some

[@ArdentMichelle]

That was the Laoganma spicy chili crisp. It's very popular and they sell it at Walmart too.

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Thanks so much ❤

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Chilicrisp is amazing

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@bonniecreevy2642 it really is 👍

[@ksacosta69]

It all looked delicious and your tablescape was beautiful! Thank you for your hard work!

[@ksacosta69]

And I'm from down south (Louisiana) so I'm team homemade cornbread dressing. It has the cornbread as well as some cooked white rice, a little Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, some crushed saltines, sauteed holy trinity, boiled and shredded chicken breast, raw eggs for binding, Poultry seasoning, fresh parsley and thyme and chicken broth. It is a time consuming labor of love but oh so delicious!

[@ArdentMichelle]

You are so welcome! 😁

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing how you make your dressing. 😁 Sounds amazing!

[@jenniferpreston-xh7cj]

Your videos make me so happy

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yay! 😁 I'm so glad my videos make you happy!

[@barbaramorris1677]

Everything looked amazing!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you

[@gaildawson5464]

What a lovely, festive meal! My mother always used to make her dressing from a loaf of bread. I like everything on your menu and may copy it, all or in part. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you like my video 😁 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also 😁

[@michaelanngarcia4012]

Try cranberry with tangerine or mini oranges it’s delicious

[@ArdentMichelle]

I've used orange juice but not the actual oranges. Would love to try this! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@pek5117]

Tricking your son into eating green beans! Well you convinced me to make Thanksgiving dinner. I'll probably have the same sides as you but use a stuffed turkey breast. Garlic beans are easy enough and I can just grab a pre-made mashed potato and gravy pouch. I've never seen bags of cranberries here but we have the Ocean spray jars. Yum now I'm excited.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Sometimes it takes trickery..... 😂

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

Everything looks amazing and at such a savings. I definitely like homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce. A friend shared a recipe for one with apples 🍏 🍎 in it too. Premade mash. I sometimes by Evans or Nature’s Promise Yukon gold.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Victoria 😁 I like Evans too. I need to play around with my stuffing sometime and try adding in those extra ingredients. I think apples would be delicious in it, along with dried cranberries. Glad you like my video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

@@ArdentMichelle I will post the recipe on FB for you.

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Thank you 💜

[@PaulaFlatt-vt1pz]

Everything looked so yummy! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving

[@ArdentMichelle]

Happy holidays! 😁 Glad you like my video!

[@Soccermom1018]

Lots of good items. I was wondering how to scale back my meal. A kid stuck at school as we can’t get an affordable flight & trying to control the $. Thank you.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you like this. 😁 Sorry to hear you won't be able to spend Thanksgiving with your entire family. Maybe you could send him/her a Thanksgiving themed box. Like a mini Thanksgiving meal in a box with small cheap items. Like turkey jerky, dried cranberries, something pumpkin, etc. ok.....my mind is having too much fun with this. Sorry 😂

[@angelawhite2307]

Everything looks delicious!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you like it. 😁 Happy Thanksgiving

[@CroiaCallahan]

May I suggest the ‘Idahoan’ mashed potato packet? All you have to do is add hot water! The 8-serving size (add 4 cups of water), is under $2.00.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I tried the Idahoan 4 cheese at the end of this video and really liked them. We ran out of potatoes for left overs and I just happened to have some of these to try on the recommendation of another viewer. I obviously don't eat instant mashed potatoes much. 😂 they were tasty though.

[@CroiaCallahan]

@@ArdentMichelle , Thank you for sharing your experience. They are definitely budget-friendly! The other nice thing about Idahoan, is when you make the Applewood Smoked or the Loaded Baked flavors….you don’t need a gravy. They are a lovely side without. (I even use the buttery homestyle flavor to make potato salad!)

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@CroiaCallahan great point 👍

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Love 💕 your videos! Please make more holiday ones!🥂

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad you like them. I'll do more for you 💜

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Thanks!!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I used the Fall floral clearance end-cap at Walmart to create my Halloween outfit this year. 😀

[@ArdentMichelle]

Love this 👍

[@chromegirl2175]

Looks delicious! If your gold tray (that had the crackers) is from Dollar Tree, they are marked not food-safe. You shouldn't place food directly on the surface. You probably can use cooking parchment, foil, etc. under the food. They are very nice trays, though. I use them for gift basket "baskets".

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the warning!

[@irishballetdancer]

Tip, cut the bread a day before cooking. It dries out a bit and absorbs the flavor a better. Dinner looked lovely 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

Was wishing I would have cut it when it was frozen 😳 So much easier to cut.

[@ArdentMichelle]

and thanks for the tip and the complement!

[@marilynthomson9564]

Great video, it all looked lovely and delicious!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@chellesoup]

What great ideas and budget saving ideas!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@mdhuff1]

Here in the south we make our dressing from semi stale cornbread and definitely add a good amount of sage.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I bet that's delicious!

[@ninajohnson6578]

I really appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looks delicious! Thank you for the video!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hi Daniel 😁 I'm so glad my meal looks good to you. Thanks for letting me know and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@chrisharmon5453]

I haven’t tried that specific product but everything from Melinda’s has been great so far.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the input on Melinda's. 😁

[@MauraMarcus]

My favorite Stuffing recipe: Stuffing 12 oz. Arnold Stuffing mix (Read ingredients to ensure vegan as some include chicken broth.) 1 flax egg (Combine 1 T ground flax with 3 T water, and let sit to become gooey) 3 T vegan butter 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced garlic, minced Bell's seasoning or dried sage, thyme, rosemary, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper nutritional yeast 2 c water, heated and combined with 1 t no chicken base Oil or vegan butter a 9” square casserole dish. Add stuffing to large bowl. Add dried spices and nutritional yeast. Saute onion and celery in vegan butter until celery is soft. Add garlic and saute a bit longer. Add this mixture to the stuffing and stir to combine. Add broth slowly while stirring. Add flax egg and stir again. Put stuffing in casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 350oF for 30 min.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing your vegan recipe 😁

[@nicolebullock8704]

Every thing looks good

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁

[@ChrisStargazer]

omg that chili crisp

[@ArdentMichelle]

it really is good 😋

[@hello-vs4me]

We mack dressing with cornbread and hamhocks

[@ArdentMichelle]

I bet that's good 👍

[@hello-vs4me]

It is

[@hello-vs4me]

Have a great week

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@hello-vs4me you too 😁

[@joanacker917]

I think you did a fabulous job. Everything looks delicious. I really appreciate you getting this out early for us. I know it must’ve been a lot of work to squeeze it in with your hectic schedule. Anytime you wanna share more cranberry recipes I just love cranberries and I’ll be thrilled about that! Looking forward to your next video❤️

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 😁 I'm considering doing a video with some Thanksgiving meal items. It would be fun to do more with cranberries.

[@denisebd1000]

Your dinner was fabulous and your decor is always beautiful. I really wish you would add a tea, or punch to your budget meals. Because, in my opinion a meal is not complete without a nice drink. Thanks 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 I agree that drinks are important to holiday meals. I'll consider this for the next one.

[@JLadd79]

I picked up a jar of that Melinda's habanero jelly at grocery outlet. Can't remember exactly how much but cheaper than the Walmart price. Either way, it's great! I love it on baked brie.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Good to know 👍 thanks for sharing this info. I was wondering if it was any good.

[@mwahl1686]

I've noticed a TON of Melinda's products all over lately. I've only ever known them for produce, but I wonder if they are branching out into shelf stable products because they can use their produce in them that otherwise wouldn't meet the quality stores require for sale. Anytime we go through huge economic shifts it makes me wish I had taken classes in finance, etc. so I could make better sense of what's going on 😅

[@ArdentMichelle]

Now that you mention it, I've recently seen a lot of her items too, although I don't think I've ever tried any.

[@Dee-ps3um]

Looks like a great meal!😀

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much. 😁

[@lisad8388]

This looks deeelish! The price of turkey at Thanksgiving is ridiculous. I will most likely be making chicken this year as well.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 Agreed on the price of turkey. Crazy to spend that much for one item!

[@reniedavisson8532]

Aldi has butterball turkeys for $1.25 a pound.

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@reniedavisson8532 that's similar to the price at Walmart right now ($1.28) so about $18.34 for the smaller ones.