Dirt Cheap EASY Healthy Family Dinners | Emergency Grocery Budget-Friendly Meal Plan | Julia Pacheco

[@JuliaPacheco]

🩷My NEW grocery budget video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aofbnmidfrB3ibMsi=CbgaEaX7SM41Ya9E ❤️My cookbook here: www.juliapachecocooking.com/cookbook

[@cartooncat4580]

Julia, I don’t know if you’ll see this, but you deserve all the success you’ve had. Many YT’ers use clickbait, kids for content, etc, and here you consistently deliver budget friendly HEALTHY recipes. You are a gem. Thank you.

[@Elizabeth-ie5fz]

I agree 👍💯

[@michelecapriotti4412]

Couldn’t have said it better! She’s a gem

[@mom2blessings_sadie]

💯 julia is genuine

[@kimberlyeisfeld8389]

And… she gets that we are all busy and GETS to the point… no chatty chatty! Love this channel SO MUCH ❤

[@Glyntana]

Same ❤

[@mayachaoui814]

In a world where social media influencers are flaunting how much money they’ve squandered on luxury shopping hauls, you keep things humble, real, and kind. It’s very much appreciated. Wishing you and your family continued wellness and joy.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so much. That is just such a wonderful compliment. I really appreciate that so much! We definitely did start out this way as a married couple. We had pretty much no money and I had to learn to be frugal and try to make things interesting so that we actually even want to eat it! Ha ha. Your positive feedback means the world to me and I really appreciate it, Maya💜💜💜

[@slashp.279]

Such an adorable comment! I agree with you ma’am 🤍

[@zzzs4dayzzz]

So true. I find the "restock" style of video somewhat nauseating. Stocking whole refrigerators with speciality beverages, whole freezers with different shapes and flavored ice cubes, it's so far removed from reality. Sometimes they are cool ideas, like the ice cubes, I would go to that cafe for fun some time. But thinking that's going to happen in my home, no.

[@Inventoseideasútiles1k]

Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos para todos éxitos y bendiciones para ti también

[@Inventoseideasútiles1k]

Thanks You very much

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Sharing with everyone. Julia, I am poor, and i was buying ramen noodles and other unhealthy foods because they are affordable. Thank you so much for these videos, I am learning how to eat healthy on a tight budget. Bless your heart. ❤😊 -Shirley and Skittles Marie 🐱 🐈

[@leewillers4621]

@@shirleygiordano7627 that is so awesome!! I wish Julia was around when I was young, struggling and had no money past , rent, bus fare and cheap foods!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing that with me, Shirley. I appreciate you being so sweet and sharing your situation with the rest of us. I do hope that these ideas help you my friend. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and I’m glad that these ideas will help you💜💜💜

[@TooLazyToFail]

Yes! I often wish I could record a bunch of these videos onto VHS and send them back to college-aged me.

[@FirstJohn418]

❤❤❤❤

[@elisa6212]

I find ramen is so expensive. Where I live the cheapest small single portion bag costs about 80c, that's about as much as two pounds of good quality pasta, and that feeds 6 people!

[@zzzs4dayzzz]

A quick note for those watching, if you truly only have $15 or so for groceries, food banks are for you. It's so hard in that situation, bc no one tells you when it's okay to start using those resources, and those programs can often be labeled for those "in need". If you are living off ramen, you are in need. Go see what the local food bank has to offer, and use your regular grocery money to supplement what they don't provide (usually protein). And as always, really excellent video Julia! Thank you for doing what you do, with such sincerity and kindness.

[@Lou-Lou8343]

Great advice. This could help many families in need who wouldn’t have thought of it otherwise. Many people including families and the elderly are suffering right now. Don’t be ashamed to go to a food bank. When things get better just remember to give back if you’re able. We all help eachother.

[@ED80s]

Our Walmart has reduced items which need to be used within the next few days. That can help stretch your budget. I usually cut/cook and freeze whatever I can't use it in a few days

[@JuliaPacheco]

Absolutely true! Food banks are a wonderful resource if you are in trouble and you do not have enough food. Thanks so much for sharing that and I appreciate your positive comment.💜💜💜

[@smurrfull]

Just want to add a note about not being ashamed if you do have to keep some back up Ramen in stock too. A lot of people on tight budgets only get money once a month and need to make that one *single* grocery shop last an entire month. Sometimes it doesn't stretch and your 25 cent instant Ramen saves the day. Or week. I'm on disability and get $130 for the entire month - which also has to buy the spices, oils, fridge staples, the other 2 meals for the day, and - budget willing - some healthy snacks. I cannot tell you how many times I've miscalculated and even with hitting up the food bank, throwing those 5 packets of Ramen in the cart saved my butt!

[@susurration19]

I do the same, greens for salad are a biggie for savings and I buy them when I will be making a salad that day or the next. Also rolls for burgers are almost always on the markdown cart😊

[@bubbles2868]

Words from a wise woman (my mum) "if nothing else, always keep eggs and potatoes in your house, and you'll always have a meal". You can cook both products in so many different ways so you'll never feel like your eating the same meal every day. Her advice helped me through a rough patch in my life. Tip for or tomato paste..."brown" it in olive oil first...more flavor.

[@emusaurus]

Eggs were like $1 each the other week

[@oreoian11]

Thank you for your mom’s advice 🥰

[@Radishals]

Yeah eggs are so expensive now 😢 now they are $6 a carton at our local grocery store! It’s ridiculous : (

[@jerit7529]

Eggs and rice is a go to in my house 😊

[@Sheryl-er1ce]

Good tip regarding tomato paste I never knew that.

[@tazg349]

I'm Asian Am been in this country for almost 50 years. I came as a health professional but now retired with my husband. Our Asian recipes are obviously different from the dishes you cooked here but to me the overriding message you have to us who watched your video is the concept of home cooking. It's always money saving to prefer to cook at home which most of us Asians do as a practice. Buying food outside is usually a treat for special occasions or during emergencies. The best place to start is to learn to cook simple menus with few ingredients. Also it's good to invest in basic seasonings because that's where all the flavors come no matter what dish you're cooking. I'm always supportive of influencers like you who encourage home cooking as a form of money saving.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I completely agree! Home cooking is so important, and I love this part of your culture , not to mention how much I love Asian food😉. Thank you so much for sharing that! 💜💜

[@dlewis895]

PLEASE SHARE YOUR ASIAN SPICES WE NEED DESPERATELY TO LEARN PLUS SPICES ARE LIKE MEDICINE FOR BETTER HEALTH

[@dlewis895]

COOK PINTOS IN CROCK POT SAVE ENERGY

[@dlewis895]

COOK. POTATOES IN MICROWAVE STABBED 5MIN EA SIDE SPRINKLED WITH SPICE AS YOU SUGGESTED SO 10 MINUTES NOT 80 MINUTES SAVES TIME AND ENERGY COST

[@marleneperry6972]

It is good to prepare food items that can be frozen up until the making of a meal, excluding most veggies which are best fresh, cuts time preparation time down. I commute for my job and having to prepare meals at the end of the day is easier for preparation. I do work hard to not buy & fast food, but it is good that others share what they do to keep good meals for their families.

[@sherylcrawford8201]

Julia, at the risk of repeating myself from a previous video, you are an amazing young woman. My husband and I are both retired and living on Social Security checks. Your budget friendly menus are a life saver. Thank you. ❤

[@janetflier6192]

Same here!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Sheryl, thank you so very much. I’m really happy to hear that you and your husband appreciate my videos so much it means a lot to have viewers like you. Thank you so much! I really love hearing these kinds of positive comments. I hope you know that!💜💜💜

[@Yahoo12]

Next year when seniors lose benefits we will need Julia’s help to stretch the budget when the food prices skyrocket. 😢 U.S. had lower inflation and prices compared to other countries. A lot of our food sources come from Mexico & Canada.

[@christykuder1190]

This isn’t happening.

[@judithgrace9850]

Eat all I want in USA and Mexico Corn tortillas are better flour has pork

[@marjorydefloria8317]

Julie, you show how a person of paycheck to paycheck can eat healthy and well with just a little effort. Only you did 80% of the work! Bravo😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much! I’m so glad I could help. That means a lot to me, marjory💜💜💜

[@carolparker]

It’s January 11, 2025 and we followed this menu all week! We’re a family of 6 so we doubled the recipes and even had a guest join us for dinner one night… we have lots of leftovers AND we have saved so much money!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 😭👏🏾

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness, Carol!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my meals so much and that is awesome that you use them all week long. Thank you so very much for sharing your positive results and you’re the best! Thank you so much for your great support💜💜💜

[@Duhman2]

I just want to say im in college and im struggling to eat well , and just been doing takeouts. I noticed im hungry every hour i dont cook full meals but i came across your videos and it really helps me alot..thank you ❤❤

[@nanasewdear]

Your shopping trip reminded me of when I was in my 30's and cooking for a husband and 5 kiddos. I would take a $20 bill and a calculator and get the best ingredients I could. Now we are retired and I still appreciate the need to be frugal. Thanks, Julia and happy holidays to you and your family!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing that experience. I am sure that was a difficult time. Such a large family to feed with so little money. I sure do appreciate you and your support and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your holiday season💚❤️💚

[@HopeFaithfulLife]

Let's get this sweet lady 900K followers by Christmas! Julia thank you for bing so sensitive to those of us who are struggling to get by. Your a hero and i'm so delighted you use your platform for good things. -Love, hope

[@JuliaPacheco]

You’re the absolute best. Thank you so very much for your wonderful shout out! I really appreciate my wonderful viewers like you. I do hope that these ideas help you and thank you so much again💜💜💜

[@smartaMartini]

It worked!!!

[@amymaag3507]

The idea of throwing the chili over the top of baked potatoes is just AWESOME! I don't know WHY after so many years of cooking, I have never thought to do this!!! Thanks Julia!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You’re so very welcome, Amy! I definitely hope you enjoy your baked potato this way🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@whiskee13]

Chili is also delicious served over baked sweet potatoes!! Both are favorites in our household :)

[@whaaat3632]

You can do the same with taco meat as with the chili. Two thirds for tacos one night and the other third over baked potatoes with shredded cheese another.

[@mercyme5306]

We do this with either pepperoni or chopped up and fried sausages and spagetti sauce. We call them pizza potatoes!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Chopped fresh onions, and shredded cheese on the chili potato.

[@joannc147]

There’s a certain casualness you have with the way you stir as well as the manner in which you spice up the dishes - love that! You cook to live, not “live to cook”. No extensive ingredient list or complicated prep work, yay! I’m also delighted to see a week’s worth of eating without chicken or hamburger 🤣 You are down-to-earth, my dear. Keep posting!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Joann. That is wonderful feedback! I truly am grateful for your positive comment. It definitely helps me and I hope you enjoy some of these meals. Have a great rest of your week☃️☃️

[@adellababb8150]

I'm watching you as I do my dishes. I was giggling at your big smile as you held up your cans at the store. Then your onion running away made me laugh. Have a great day!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my gosh! I know! Just my luck. Ha ha. Thank you so very much, Adella. You’re the best and I’m so happy to have you here today💜💜💜

[@beloftex43]

Another good way to use your leftover chili is to make chili spaghetti. Just cook your pasta and heat up your chili and put it over the top of your noodles so good and inexpensive. Your meals look delicious.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s a great idea! I really do appreciate you sharing that with everyone. Hope you enjoy some of these meals and thank you so much again🙌🏼

[@AlbertaIvy754]

I love chili spaghetti. Good suggestion.

[@Iluthra]

We called that chili mac. Chili over pasta. We also had chili soup over fried eggs, but chili is cheaper than Campbells soup these days. Being poor as a child gives me ideas for now, since I subsist on SS alone.

[@cindyriehm7411]

Or chilion top of a baked potatoe

[@CurtisWesbrook]

We sell chili spaghetti on our food truck! It's not our biggest seller, but it seems like the people who do buy it always mention how they grew up eating it and wish more places had it.

[@joseph5348]

You help so many people in these tough times make affordable HEALTHY MEALS,Thank you very much!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You're so very welcome! I'm so glad this video is helping!🙌🏼

[@DawnSligh]

I'm 65 WF living on 900. A month. Thanks for sharing your recipes I need this. I made a Walmart order while watching I spent a quarter of what I usually do. Delicious healthy meals. BLESS you ❤❤❤❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so happy to hear that my ideas helped. That really makes my day, Dawn. Thank you so much for sharing that and hope you save a little bit extra.💜💜

[@DanaS9807]

Her cookbook has been such a blessing to our family. We love all her recipes. Looking forward to her next cookbook.

[@richh.1010]

This year I bought four cookbooks for family and friends. Great simple and delicious recipes. Makes a great holiday gift too.

[@DragonQueenx1]

I bought 3 of them took one to work and got several more sold to the Mom's for their girls. The cookbook is fantastic!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Dana, thank you so very much! I really appreciate that wonderful shout out about my cookbook. And yes, I i’m thinking about my new one. Have a great week and thank you so much again💜💜💜

[@JuliaPacheco]

@richh wow! Thank you so very much for purchasing so many cookbooks for family and friends. That is awesome🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@JuliaPacheco]

@Dragonqueen that’s amazing! Thank you so much. Your support means a lot to me and I hope you know it💜💜

[@TooLazyToFail]

The Walmart frozen veggies are SO GOOD. I kind of like Walmart, at least in my area, but my wife can't stand the vibe. To people like her: Try the curbside pickup! This lets you get the value without the shopping experience which, like I said, I enjoy but you may not! I love how excited you are about the good food in front of you. I recently volunteered at a food bank drive-up distribution line and I felt the same way. "This is such good food! I'm so excited for you to have it!" (Which is another reminder to those trying to eat on a budget: If you're strapped for cash, the local food bank is there for you! They are excited to get food onto your plate, and judgment-free.)

[@JuliaPacheco]

This is very true! Thank you so very much for sharing that positive comment about the food bank. If people have one in their area, that is a great way to get some of the basics. And thank you so very much for your positive feedback and comment. That means a lot to me! I hope you have a great week and thank you so much again🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Pinkythepainter777]

There is a reason your wife gets bad vibes from Walmart. It is a demonic playground. Many Walmarts have sx trafficking ops below them, in underground tunnels. Before I found this out, I still never wanted to go there, cause I took picked up on negative energy there. I'm very serious about this. There's YT videos about a transporter that worked for this op.

[@M_SC]

Your positive energy reached me

[@Sheryl-er1ce]

Your comments and excitement about shopping Walmart is so relatable for me.

[@betteryourlife865]

I don’t like it because of how they treat their workers. Thankfully we have Winco which is employee owned.

[@mississippigirl]

Hi Julia! I am especially thankful for these budget friendly meals. I must confess that I have spent a bit too much on the holidays, so these meals are a welcomed blessing. You have continually shown me that delicious meals don't have to be expensive. I love to watch your Sunday videos for the content, and your sweet personality is so uplifting. May you and your family be blessed.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That means the world to me. Thank you so much for your positive words of love and encouragement. It means so much to have a loyal follower like you! I appreciate that so much and I hope you know that. I do hope that these ideas help. Spending too much seems to be the nature of things at this time of year. I hope these ideas help and thank you so much again💜💜💜☃️

[@aimee2234]

These meals are perfect for anyone. We should always try to save, struggling or not. Thank you for sharing, Julia and have a blessed and wonderful week! xoxo

[@JuliaPacheco]

I really appreciate your kind words and I hope you have a wonderful week too, Aimee 💖

[@oliveherklozoff9398]

As a single person, I may not be the target demographic, but you are a treasure! I'm broke/cheap and love batch cooking. While I'm in Canada, might not follow them exactly and the prices are not the same, I so appreciate your recipes/shopping to get my gears spinning. You seem like the sweetest person, and I wish I had one of you irl

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are absolutely part of my demographic! I love each and everyone of you so much. And whether you’re a family of many or one, I hope you enjoy my meals. I definitely hope that some of my budget meals help you out. Sorry that times are so tough for you financially there in Canada. Thanks so much again for your kind words and I really hope you enjoy some of these recipes, Olive💜💜

[@SerafinaCipollone]

Love these recipes, they are not only cheap, but look good and fulfilling too. I will also say this to anyone struggling: Please don't be afraid to hit the food bank! They always have plenty to go around. Even if the difference is between saving that $40 and buying groceries, you still deserve to use the food bank.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing that. That is a very good point. The food banks are definitely a place to go if you are in serious need. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I really appreciate you watching. Happy 2025, Serafina💜💜

[@jerri117]

These are some great recipes and so easy! My husband loves bean burritos, he used to get those from taco bell all the time, and it wasn't too long ago he said he missed them. I think I'll surprise him with some this week. Thank you Julia for always coming through for us! Have a blessed week! 💕

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! I really hope he enjoys these bean burritos. Hope they’re better than Taco Bell! Ha ha. Thank you so much, Jerri 💜💜 hope you’re having a wonderful day!!

[@Pandauraable]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this budget-friendly cooking video! My husband and I are working to get our finances in order so we can save for a house of our own and one of the areas we struggle with controlling finance-wise is our food budget. I'm a bargain hunter at heart but sometimes, it's whatever I can grab and isn't always the healthiest or most cost-effective. Your videos will definitely help with wonderful, budget-friendly ideas for creative meals. I really appreciate that everything is down-to-earth and affordable, and that you share your own personal experiences (I love the story about the bean burritos - can't wait to try those!). Thank you, again. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I'm so happy to hear that this video is helpful for you and your husband! Thanks for sharing your story. I definitely hope that my ideas help you come closer to that house you want! Thanks so much and have a great rest of your day.💜💜💜

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Great video Julia! You are to blame in moving me away from packaged dinners and whole cooking and I thank you and will never look back! You are providing a great service for people by teaching them to cook again and on a budget! Whole cooking is so much more affordable in the end!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, that’s so great to hear! I’m so glad that I could help. You are so very welcome!🥰🥰 and the best part is I’m just so happy to hear that you’re able to save money along the way. Thanks so much again, Rachael!!

[@heathercollins6464]

The view of those mountains are gorgeous! I just ordered your cookbook as a holiday gift to myself 🥰

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for ordering my cookbook. I really hope you enjoy it! You’re the best. And yes! The backdrop to this particular Walmart is so pretty. It’s kind of crazy! Have a great rest of your week and thank you so much again, Heather☃️💜

[@RC-vw2dg]

I bought this cookbook for my 14 year old son and it made him love cooking. He has problems with confidence but reading your book and seeing all the possible additions and substitutions gave him the confidence he needs to become an experimental chef and try new things. Thank you!

[@SilvernBlacky]

Agree, she is truly for the budget family. I really don't like these Ytubers that do the big food hauls when alot of us our struggling to make ends meet.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m happy to hear that you enjoy my videos and that you find them useful. Thank you so much for your positive feedback.💜

[@melaniev4390]

I just.ordered another copy.of your cookbook!:) I bought the first copy to have some easy recipes to teach my teenagers how to cook. My mom was visiting and really liked your book, so I'm ordering her a copy. What's funny is, I never thought I'd be ordering my mom a good book. My dad is a retired chef. He has always done the cooking, and the recipes live in his head. But his health isn't great and recently.He had to have surgery on his wrist, my mom has had to do some of the cooking. It turns out she likes to do it, but she needs some easy to read, easy to use recipes. And of course they are on a limited budget and so the fact that the recipes are so budget friendly is a big help to them as well. ❤

[@cdb4668]

I just need to say, thank you. A couple years ago after some serious convos with my husband I decided to leave my job to change careers. This involved going back to school, taking a entry job into the field I'm pursuing involving a huge paycut, and endless financial stress. I can't tell you how many times I've referenced your channel and recipes while we've been struggling. It has really helped us to stay fed and our heads above water. You are a blessing to our lives as well as I'm sure so many more. ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much for sharing that part of your life with me. I sure do hope that you’re enjoying your new career path and thank you so very much for your positive feedback about my videos. I can’t tell you how much it means to me to know that they’ve helped you so much over the years. Thanks so much for taking the time for your kind response and I hope you have a great rest of your weekend my friend💜💜

[@HelenHofficial]

Genuinely the best one of these videos I’ve seen because you really are cooking good, nutritious, healthy food on a really tight budget. I don’t normally comment but you deserve praise. Well done.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make that positive comment, Helen💜💜 I sure do appreciate it!

[@MicVic7780]

Julia, love your videos and have been watching since Covid isolation a couple years ago. I wonder if you would do a "stock up" kind of video-where you would show people on a tight budget what basic things to buy once a month so they can keep seasonings, oils, etc. on hand? It can be a challenge to fit this into a budget, and I wonder how you accomplish this frugally. You must be a good budgeter as well as being a good cook? Thank you for all you do and share with us.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I definitely love this idea! Thank you so very much for sharing this great suggestion. and it is very important when you do have a little extra money, 10 richest seasonings and items that can be frozen.🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@marlooostmeyer2778]

I just found your channel and I'm so grateful I did. My husband has been out of work for the past several months so I am really pulling in the reigns on spending. My grocery costs is one area I know I can cut, and you're budget recipes will make it so much easier to do that. Thank you for all you put in to this channel to share with us these awesome and affordable recipes! Greatly appreciated.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for finding me! I am so happy you did too. I do hope that these ideas help you and I’m really sorry to hear that your husband‘s been out of work for so long. Thank you so very much for joining me here and I hope you enjoy these meals. Welcome to my KZbin family💜💜

[@donnaschanks7216]

Having worked in a big grocery store I highly recommend that you put any loose fruits or vegetables in bags before placing them in the cart because you’ll be amazed at what happens inside those carts. Keep your food clean.

[@LincolnTransfer]

Julia, you are amazing. I am terminally ill, cannot work, have a pension, and my partner is 27 years younger & has a big appetite. (He's 21.) This is a Godsend! Thank you!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness! I am so very sorry to hear that you were terminally ill. Living with that every day I am sure is so very difficult. I can’t even imagine.🙏🏼 I definitely hope that my recipes help you and your partner. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and take care of yourself, my friend.💜💜

[@amberporter8777]

This is wonderful!!! Great for families and empty nester! Making food stretch is so important!! I bought your cookbook last week for Christmas gifts!! Appreciate your passion

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for purchasing my cookbooks! I sure hope everyone enjoys it💜Thank you so much for your positive feedback too. You have a great rest of your week, Amber!!

[@GuesswhoisaCubsFan]

Thanks for all of the recipes and showing you can eat on a budget. Many of the things are a staple in my home.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so very welcome! I’m glad you liked those recipes and that they are budget-friendly for you!☃️

[@natashak3387]

Thank you so much for sharing this and taking the time out of your day to do so. I love these kind of videos!!! I eat lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, greens, salads, etc.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much, Natasha! I appreciate that. And I really appreciate your kind words. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is definitely the way to go! Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your week☃️

[@bunniesandroses499]

you are educating people and making the world a better place, you should be a Food Ambassador and travel the world educating people. XXOO luv you

[@JuliaPacheco]

That would be the best job ever! I would love to meet all of you especially. Thank you so much and I hope you have a great rest of your week my friend💜💜

[@karendegeyter2937]

Mrs. Julia the family will love these. Thank you so much ❤. Your amazing. Hope you have a great day today and everyday 😊.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You're so very welcome! I'm so glad you're going to try them and thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it, Karen💜💜💜

[@karendegeyter2937]

@JuliaPacheco And I truly do appreciate you Mrs.Julia.

[@donnamullins2089]

Julia thank you for the wonderful frugal delicious recipes. I appreciate struggles people have overcome. It makes you resilient and capable of managing your budget and resources. My mother could make soup out of nothing. I learned from her. My father was injured and was a year recovering. 4 children to feed will make you creative. We all need to learn this. Thank you.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am sure she did! Thank you so very much for sharing your story here, Donna. And you’re absolutely right, most people have had times that they really struggled in their lives. Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy some of these ideas💜💜

[@peterpiper487]

OMG!!! Thank you SO MUCH for the trick of opening BOTH ends of the tomato paste and pushing the bottom through to the top. GENIUS!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so very welcome! And thank you so much for watching. I sure do appreciate that.🙌🏽

[@taylormaust3613]

Julia, I am a graduate student currently and money is tight! Thank you so much for taking the time to come up with these DELISH meals for virtually little to no money! Happy New Year as well!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well, you are so very welcome, Taylor. Thank you so very much for sharing your positive feedback and I am so happy that these ideas will help you save some money. I hope you have a great academic year and thank you so much again.🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@judyricci6210]

What a blessing you are……so many wonderful but practical ideas. It’s good to know that even in these days of high food prices we can eat well!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Judy. I appreciate that so much. You are so kind and I consider you a blessing to me as well. I hope that these ideas help and thank you so much again my friend☃️

[@ladyinpink_productions]

I love how simple but flavorful you make your recipes. Makes it feel indulgent and delicious. As a single mom of two, I'll be trying all of these!

[@jerigabbard6825]

I hope that you are going to do a Christmas dinner, way before Christmas, so we will have time to plan!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for that wonderful suggestion! Yes! It will be live at this Sunday. I hope you love it and are able to use some of the recipes, Jeri🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@terrybenson5596]

I love watching your videos and learning how to prepare your great recipes! Julia, you are a breath of fresh air and you are so polite and kind. You are a great example to your viewers. I’m going to buy your cookbook and continue to support your channel by watching your videos. Tysm for sharing your abilities and teaching us how to live healthy on a budget. God bless you dear, sweet lady!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well that is just the kindest compliment ever, Terry. Thank you so very much! I’m so happy to have you here and I appreciate your kind words more than you may know. I sure do appreciate you being one of my loyal subscribers and I really appreciate you ordering my cookbook. That means a lot to me! I hope you have a great rest of your week and thank you so very much for your wonderful support blessings to you and your family my friend☃️💜☃️

[@littleonion7171]

Thank you for being there for me every Sunday morning to give me a little dinner inspiration ❤ I always look forward to it and I appreciate you so much. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎉

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so much! I appreciate you being here every Sunday for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and a very merry Christmas to you too my friend💚❤️💚

[@mn9129]

Again and again you prove that you're my absolute favourite budget cooking account on KZbin. Julia, you're a gem!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, thank you so very much! You are so kind and I am so happy that I am your favorite. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I do hope that these ideas help you😉🙌🏼

[@dsr8223]

@ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="780">13:00</a> I'm embarrassed that I've never thought to cut that extra sideways cut when opening up my baked potatoes😊. My husband also likes to fill baked potatoes with leftover roast beef and gravy with melted cheese. Cheap, easy leftovers.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That sounds so good! Roast beef would be amazing in a baked potato. Thank you so much for sharing that🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ajsassafrass6883]

Same, game changer!!

[@alliXo7]

Thank you for turning your knowledge into a philosophy, even though this isn't a necessity for you to get by anymore. ❤ I'm no longer living with food insecurity, but even though I can afford food, I struggle to structure my meal planning to minimize food waste. Your examples help a TON.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much for Sharing that. I am so glad it has helped you!💜💜

[@tmeetzy]

New here and subscribing immediately! As someone who is trying to take care of A LOT of debt while working on my nutrition and fitness, this video is so helpful! Especially because I feel confident in adding my own seasoning flares to the dishes . Truly thank you so much for what you’re doing. You’re impacting lives in such a positive way 💕

[@sheilagreen5389]

Thank you sooooo much, I'm a senior and I can't begin to tell you how much this video helped me. The struggle is real. ❤🙏🏾

[@heidigartman6089]

Good morning Julia, some amazing meal ideas today especially with high costs at the grocery store. $15/week seems unreal but youve made it happen again. ❤👏

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Heidi, thank you so very much! Your positive feedback means so much and I appreciate hearing that. I hope my meals help and take care of yourself💜💜

[@staff2thecats]

I share your videos with people who love good meals, but are on tight budgets. So many of your recipes are now our staples, and now that my husband is taking early retirement in a few months, I'll be adding a lot more of your recipes to the rotation. I love that you haven't forgotten where you started. You are truly one of a kind. Also, your cookbook is amazing! Thank you.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for sharing my videos with others. That makes me feel so good! And I’m so happy to have had you here for so long. You are just the best ever! I hope that my meals help you as your husband retires. I know that that can be a little tighter on the budget. Ha ha! Thank you so much again my friend and I appreciate your positive comment.💜💜

[@jenniferpandich8286]

I’m lucky enough to have a good grocery budget, but everyone needs to stretch money these days. My husband just bought me your cookbook for my birthday! I’m so excited for it to come!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness! I am so happy to hear that, Jennifer. I really hope you enjoy my cookbook. And you’re so right, it doesn’t matter how much you have, it’s good to be frugal at the grocery store. Thank you so much for sharing your point of you and I appreciate you watching💜💜

[@mariaTsounakis1521]

Wow Julia! You outdid yourself! You would never think that you made all that food for around $15.00!! This will be very helpful to so many❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much, Maria! You’re the best and I definitely hope that these ideas help💜💜

[@barbarat1050]

What great meal plans! Pretty sure I have all shopping list items in my pantry so I can make them all.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s wonderful, Barbara. I really hope you enjoy them and thanks so much💜💜

[@tbrown5439]

I love your channel. U keep it realistic. Some youtubers fake that they are making a ton of money when it's not realistic at all. You think about the struggling families and help them make good food for themselves ❤ I will continue watching and I'm going to buy your cookbook.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well, thank you so much! That is such kind feedback. I’m really happy to have you here and I’m so glad that you are here too as one of my subscribers.💜💜

[@MichelleCottingham-iz7eu]

I love these budget friendly meal plans you do! ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am so glad! Thank you so much for sharing your positive comment, Michelle and I definitely hope they help💜💜

[@sarahshanahan2222]

Girl... you are.. amazing. I cant believe you dont have thousands of more likes!!! In todays economy... you are what we need

[@maryokeefe2144]

You're amazing! Thank you for all you do. (Great recipes every week for years)

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much, Mary! I am so happy to have you here and I really appreciate your loyal support. Thank you so much for being with me every week and I hope you enjoy some of these meals💜💜💜

[@HealthyHabitsHQ-n6y]

The fact that these dinners are both cheap and nutritious is amazing. You’ve made meal planning so much easier for busy parents!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that these meals have made meal planning easier for you.😊

[@sylviaseri4235]

Always love your menu ideas! And you are one of the few creators that I stay n watch all the ads just to help you out as much as I can! Merry Christmas to you and your entire family! 🎄⛪️🎅

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Sylvia, thank you so very much for doing that! You are a true friend. I really appreciate that so much and I’m so happy to have you here. Thank you so much for your kindness and support and I hope you enjoy some of these meals💜💜💜

[@seriouslywtf4790]

So glad I discovered this channel! I've got $40 left this paycheck for just me to eat for the next two weeks and that isn't even going to be hard thanks to these great ideas. I like that everything is super easy for those of us without high level cooking skills.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so happy to hear you found me! Thank you so very much for sharing your positive feedback and I really do hope that these recipes help you achieve your goal. I hope things get better for you financially soon! And thank you so very much again, my friend.🙌🏽😊

[@MsJulietG]

I just love your energy.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that💜💜💜

[@elizabethmefford7200]

When I saw you were only going to spend $15, I thought the meals couldn’t be good but they looked delicious. I sometimes spend way more than that and then still don’t feel like we have anything to eat. I need to learn to plan like you. Thanks for the video.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much! I hope that some of these ideas help you with planning. I appreciate your positive feedback, Elizabeth, and hope you enjoy some of these meals.💜

[@karatush3085]

These recipes sound so good!!! One suggestion: add your tomato paste right after the garlic and saute it for about 2 minutes before you add the beans and water. This will add a nice roasted flavor.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is such a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing that with everyone! I appreciate that, Kara💜

[@rsasify]

I appreciate how grateful you seem for even the small things

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that positive feedback and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great comment.💜

[@amandabrown4764]

That ranch lasta looks awesome. I bet my son would love it!!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! I hope he enjoys it💜🙌🏼

[@lauriem2053]

Everything looked amazing and I know most people I cook for (unless I told them) would never know this was all budget friendly recipes/meals. ❤thank you

[@ganstagranny312]

Great meals you put together. I love them all❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much. I sure do love hearing from you every week my friend💜💜

[@KeiferElliott]

Unbelievable!!!! This is the best crisis budget I’ve seen yet! Thank you so much!

[@Maggie-iz9oj]

Hey, Julia! I made the Mac n cheese from the Thanksgiving video and it was so good! My family is begging me to make it again asap!

[@tammyblankenship6786]

I made it for my church 's Thanksgiving meal and I bought home an empty dish😄

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh my goodness, Maggie! I am so happy to hear that. Glad everybody enjoyed it and it will become part of your new rotation now. Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback and have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜💜

[@ShannaRudd]

I’m a separated single mama and I’ve had to change my HOWs and am humbling myself a lot. Saw this video in my feed and glad I clicked it. You’re awesome at what you’re doing 🤎 and babbbyyy you season to perfection🤣

[@JuliaPacheco]

You’re just awesome, Shanna! And I am sure you have had to make a lot of adjustments. It’s hard to go down to one income for sure! I hope that a lot of these meals help you and thank you so very much for your great feedback. You’ve got this! Thank you so very much for subscribing and welcome to my KZbin family 💜💜💜

[@michellehorning2216]

This was an excellent video, Julia! What amazing meals you can create on a budget with a little thought put into it. I'm definitely going to give these all a try. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us; it helps so many of us. Have a blessed week, Julia!❤😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Michelle! I appreciate your positive feedback about it. I sure hope you enjoy them and thank you so very much again. Have a great rest of your day my friend💜💜💜

[@loving_lioness3518]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! It really gives us hope for those of us that are on an extreme budget right now and struggling. I appreciate it

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s the best feedback ever! I sure do appreciate your wonderful feedback and thank you so much for being here💜

[@danagirl0612]

My son has celiac so it’s super hard for me to shop for just store brands but Walmart definitely is our best option so thank you for this. ❤

[@leeanndillow6673]

We struggle with the same thing and our town just don’t have a lot

[@danagirl0612]

@ Same here. I usually have to hit 3 stores each week.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m really happy to hear that Walmart has what you need for your son. Thank you so much for sharing that with others too. I am sure you having to work around his celiac is extremely difficult. Thank you so much for watching and I hope that some of these ideas help💜💜

[@danagirl0612]

@@JuliaPacheco Your videos are amazing and every time I see a Mama struggling with her grocery budget, I always recommend your videos. 🥰

[@rosef5264]

You made a delicious chili recipe and many affordable, yummy recipes that are easy to follow. This will help many families and people who are on a tight budget. Thank you! 😊

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Rose! I appreciate that and I definitely hope that that’s true💜💜

[@angiehayes775]

I was listening to the last bit, bean burrito, and it made me think of the time when we did Dave Ramsey financial plan, beans and rice! LOL

[@sherryliberto6749]

One word, "yum". Thanks for sharing. Have a fabulous day. Sending love and big hugs Sherry 💚 ❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for your kind words, Sherry! 💚💚💚

[@rebeccat9389]

I like your little encouraging messages on the side of the screen.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much, Rebecca. I really appreciate that positive feedback and I’m glad that they help. They help me as well!😉💜

[@kell4598]

Julia, I use the rice a roni white cheddar shells, add broccoli and eckridge smoke sausage and its a family favorite that the grown children still ask for when they come over!!! Thank you so much for all your videos!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that. That does sound so good. Thanks so much for being here and hope you have a great week💜💜

[@kell4598]

@@JuliaPacheco You’re so sweet! Thank you! Try it! It’s delicious and not pricey!! 🤗

[@amandastumbaugh]

I just bought the book! I was reading through the comments and it was just amazing to see how you are helping others who are struggling just to put a meal together with today's grocery prices! I was telling my husband about you and how you put together good meals on a budget a long time ago before we even had the inflation as we do now. Thank you Julia and I wish the best for you, God Bless.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much for purchasing my book! And I’m so happy you’re enjoying it. yes, we definitely did struggle for quite a while when we first were married and I had to figure out how to make ends meet on next to nothing. Thank you so very much for your positive words and I really am happy to have you here as one of my loyal viewers💜💜

[@lyndaslocum7404]

I don't know if you make egg burritos? Scramble eggs mix cheese in . Place tortilla on top of eggs still in the pan , flip onto tortilla, and place back in pan to warm . Place on plate and roll up. We love these

[@sharyn4271]

We used to make a big batch of burritos and freeze them individually. Easy to throw in microwave for a quick breakfast!

[@jessiekitty7492]

Can’t afford eggs right now! A dozen eggs at Walmart in Oregon is almost $6. So crazy

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s an awesome way to do it! Thank you so much for sharing that, Lynda. I’m sure everybody else appreciates it too😉💛

[@Ejletsgo]

Thank you for making transparent, real videos like this so helpful for so many people! 💛

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well, thank you so very much. That means so much to me to hear that. I hope that some of these recipes help and thank you so very much again for your positive feedback.💜💜

[@kathymills9572]

Great budget recipes! Thanks so much,Julia! ❤️🤗

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so very welcome! I hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful rest of your week, Kathy💜💜

[@vickigonya9432]

You can use the water from soaking the beans, cooking the pasta and broccoli, to water plants. You have gorgeous really nice pans❤these meals look so delicious!! Great idea to heat burritos on the stove! All that and a cook book!!! You're so smart!!

[@beth3535]

Interesting!

[@Maria-kr8mh]

For pinto beans if you let them sit over night in water until they open up, this makes them more digestible 😊

[@sheila-bk8ds]

I cook my in crock pot. Low and slow. So good.

[@nancyvazquez266]

I love to watch your videos. I have cooked for decades but seeing your enthusiasm makes me happy. I love to cook and you also see the healthy benefit of cooking family meals. I particularly like the pointers you give us for shopping at Walmart. It helps stretch the Social Security check and yet eat tasty and nutritious meals. God Bless you and your family.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Nancy, thank you so very much. You are so kind and I appreciate your positive feedback about my channel. It means a lot to me! I hope you know that. Have a great rest of your week and thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such a nice compliment💜💜💜💜

[@nancyvazquez266]

@ Happy Christmas season to you and your dear family! ❤️❤️🎄❤️❤️

[@vickygarms9097]

Julia... I just love love love watching and reading your recipes. I even bought a book! 😊 your dishes is a lifesaver for my sensory children. The flavor and spices is just perfect! Even my crowd pleasers love it! I tell them It's Julia Pacheco's recipes. Not 1 complaints. French pizza is #1 favorite in my household. Save me money from having order them. Thank you!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Oh, Vicky, thank you so very much for sharing that. I am really happy to hear that your children enjoy my recipes. I am sure that is difficult to work with sensory issues. Definitely challenging I am sure. Your feedback is so awesome and I really appreciate it so much. Thank you so much again and you have a great rest of your week💜💜💜

[@Liaramirez426]

I just found your channel and I am so grateful that I did. You seem like a wonderful, kind, down-to-earth intelligent young lady and all the people in your life must feel very lucky! Thank you for sharing these recipes with us, Julia. You've got a new subscriber!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well, thank you so very much! That is just such a kind compliment. I appreciate you sharing that with me and I’m so happy to have you as one of my newest subscribers. Thank you so much again and welcome to my KZbin family.💜💜

[@bwebgirl]

Thanks so much for sharing these yummy recipes. I purchased your cook book a short while back, and I absolutely love it. The videos are so helpful (I'm a visual person - so watching someone actually prepare the recipe is great,) but having the cookbook to take to the kitchen with me and follow along is tremendous. Thanks again for sharing your hearth and home with us!! Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful, safe holiday season!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well thank you so very much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support, and I am so glad you're enjoying the cookbook! You are the absolute best! I sure do appreciate it💜💜💜

[@Dairyfreeginger]

These recipes are so nice and simple. I love that they don’t use odd ingredients that I don’t usually keep on hand like so many other ones.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Well, thank you so much! I definitely enjoy simple when it comes to cooking! It doesn’t have to be super fussy to be extra delicious. I hope you enjoy.🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@feistsorcerer2251]

Just a warning, Walmart doesn't always list the correct price per ounce, so whenever you're choosing between items it's good to do the calculation yourself. Also they'll be sneaky sometimes and the weight of the actual food isn't the oz lasted in the package. They like to do that with canned, where a lot of the weight is liquid instead.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s very interesting. Thank you so very much for pointing that out. I have not noticed that! I appreciate you watching and I hope you enjoy some of these ideas💜💜

[@feistsorcerer2251]

@JuliaPacheco All of your videos are great and very helpful for feeding my family. I'm disabled now so on a very fixed income, and they're for sure a life saver. Thank you for them! I used to work for Walmart and couldn't drive at the time, so I both never had enough to shop anywhere else and it was cheaper to pick up groceries after work, so I ended up picking up on a lot of the ways they are both intentionally sneaky, and unintentional ways customers still end up not getting what we're paying for. One common thing that happens is they mark down items on the shelf but then didn't update the system, so if you aren't paying attention and asking the cashier about it, you end up not getting the sale. That happened to me this week when there was a rollback on pasta. Normally it's a dollar but it was $0.83. Still rang up as a dollar. I've started using scan and go so I can spot the difference as I'm shopping, then I ring those items separately with a cashier. Also they still have some of their scales set wrong to overweigh produce, even after losing a lawsuit about it. That one's harder to do something about, so I try to get groceries that are by weight at other stores now. If I can't though I check with multiple scales. I weigh in produce first and then check the weight when I get home. One of the neighborhood markets in my area is really bad about it. Iirc the self check scales are more likely to be off than the register ones, so I also try to not use self check. I hope to let other people know about this stuff so that they can get their money's worth too.

[@beth3535]

@@feistsorcerer2251Wow. Thanks for the info.

[@angelahernandez68]

Great videos!!! Your videos have helped me so much. I’m a teacher and often come home exhausted. Your recipes are simple to make and tasty!! ❤❤❤

[@JuliaPacheco]

First of all! Thank you so very much for being a teacher, Angela. We need good teachers out there for our kids. And I’m happy to hear that my ideas help you when you come home after a hard day work. Sure hope you enjoy these meals and thank you so much for your positive comment.💜💜💜

[@femaleKCRoyalsFan]

I'm always looking for a meatless meal to have on a Friday so that broccoli pasta looks interesting.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s great! I really hope you enjoy it🙌🏼

[@femaleKCRoyalsFan]

@@JuliaPacheco I ended up making it tonight 12/13/24 And liked it it was really easy, and I did not take very long, except for the boiling of the water. It will definitely be on my Friday meatless meals rotation

[@omaerin3529]

Hi Julia, great recipes you have. You always have such great ones, and these are so inexpensive too. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hi there, Erin! Thank you so much and I appreciate that. You are always the best and I hope you and your family have a great rest of your week☃️☃️