20 Meals for $25 | EASY and Delicious Recipes | Cheap Meal Ideas

[@BabsAmato1]

Laura, your channel should be over 100K. You are so knowledgeable about cooking healthy, frugal and delicious. Keep it up. I’m talking you up to everyone I know.

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you SO much! That’s so nice of you to say! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️

[@BabsAmato1]

@@LauraLegge 💕

[@crystaldon4995]

You will get there just keep working hard and posting ! ​@@LauraLegge

[@LauraLegge]

@@crystaldon4995 thank you so much! I’ll keep working hard ☺️

[@crystaldon4995]

Your channels going to keep growing as long as you put out budget meals. The world needs them .

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you! I definitely will

[@60kkm]

Love the bangy cart! Makes me feel like I’m there with you because I always end up with the bangy cart. 😂

[@LauraLegge]

Haha every time 😂 I always end up getting that one

[@dmmrad54]

All the time 😊

[@Brittbritt15]

LOVE how versatile each recipe is but using the same ingredients. You’ve got such a talent and thank you for generously sharing!

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much ☺️ I appreciate you saying that! I hope you love the recipes!

[@lorimartin3724]

This Wisconsinite thanks you for picking our cheese. My family had a dairy farm in northern WI for many generations. My favorite saying is that you can never have too much cheese.

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! I recently went to Wisconsin and tried the cheese for the first time and I have to it was incredible! I agree, you can never have enough cheese 😄

[@sheliapeters2082]

If you like fresh salsa say from like a restaurant the pioneer woman has a fresh recipe using can tomatoes that's soo good and relatively cheap too. Just an idea

[@LauraLegge]

Ooooh that’s brilliant!! I have a super easy and delicious recipe I usually use and it’s SO inexpensive! I can’t believe I didn’t think about that 😅 Thanks so much for the tip! I’m going to look at pioneer woman’s recipe too! I love her recipes!

[@CP-gr5eg]

Another easy way to save peppers is to wash, dice, and freeze them. It is so easy and makes them last for months!

[@LauraLegge]

@@CP-gr5eg I love that! Thank you for the tip!

[@hello-vs4me]

@CP-gr5eg I do that too with bell peppers and onions

[@hello-vs4me]

Beans turn out great in instant pot 40 minutes turns out great

[@LauraLegge]

@@hello-vs4me I’ll have to try that! Thank you for the tip!

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

One thing I love about your channel is your honesty and transparency!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much ☺️ I truly appreciate you saying that!

[@KitchenLivinwithShay]

Laura, I’d love to see garden and garden to table content. ❤❤

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! I’ll have to work on something! I usually just grow random fruit and veggies so I’ll have to look up how to put a video together 😅

[@Magdalena287]

I know you said during your live that you were looking to grow your channel, have you thought about doing some more collaboration challenges? I know southern frugal mama, see Mindy mom, ardent Michelle, etc may want to collaborate with you. Your recipes are great and deserve more views!!

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much 😄 I’m not sure if they do collaborations! I’ll have to see what they think of working with me!

[@vickiethompson9245]

Don't forget Mandy in the Making, Frugal Fit Mom, & Feeding the Byrds. They all have done collaboration videos.

[@cherylsklar6640]

Frugal Fit Mom has a few episodes on how her channel finally grew. Also, consider Jen Chapin, who also has an additional full-time job as well as her YT channel.

[@kjking66]

​@@cherylsklar6640Try "See Mindy Mom" or Brooke from "Southern Frugal Momma Good luck growing the channel...I'm a long time frugal viewer on KZbin and you definitely have what it takes in my humble opinion ❤

[@tbpb05]

Try Julia Pacheco too!

[@christine1373]

I’ve been struggling with meal planning lately and these are great easy recipes! I have a tip for everyone about onions. I would buy the bag of them but not use them up before they would sprout so I research proper storage for them and potatoes. What I learned was if they’re kept out of the light they will last longer and not sprout, but they need airflow as well. I don’t have a root cellar so I found black cotton boot bags on amazon, and on another site a couple of willow wall baskets that are deep and can be hung up. I put onions in the bag (which breathes) then put the bag of onions in the basket (which also breathes). I’m down to two onions from a bag I bought at Aldi over two months ago and they are still good! I haven’t tried potatoes yet but I’m thinking they will be good a little longer as well.

[@LauraLegge]

I just love that tip!! Thank you so much for sharing that!

[@shelzp7272]

@christine thanks for this info!

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Love knowing you buy what’s on sale and wing it!❤

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! Almost every single time! 😅 I try to make a plan but it doesn’t always go exactly right haha

[@stillsteph]

You mentioned you would normally get dried beans at Dollar Tree - I would love to see what your other go-to items are from there! ❤

[@LauraLegge]

@@stillsteph yes! I posted a video recently talking about dollar tree pantry items! I compared prices to some of the local stores too 😄 here it is! $40 for Groceries and 12 Recipes Using Those Ingredients kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTGq5uZmtWWeKs

[@stillsteph]

@@LauraLegge thank you so much!!

[@LauraLegge]

@@stillsteph you’re welcome ☺️

[@teacherinrecovery]

Mrs. dash made my favorite taco seasoning and i haven't found it in years! I made mine based on what was in hers: oregano, black pepper, garlic, onion and chili powders, cumin and ground celery seed (which i also have had trouble finding so celery salt it is).

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, yes!! I used to use that seasoning all the time and then I couldn’t find it! That’s why I make my own too! I’ll have to try it with celery seed. I happen to have some on hand that I never use 😅 Thank you so much for mentioning it!

[@susanharclerode1647]

Lettuce can be frozen, then later added to soup.

[@LauraLegge]

Ooooh! I haven’t tried that yet! I’ll give it a try ☺️ Thank you!

[@CathieG]

Lol I love adding TONS of lettuce 🥬 to my tostadas too! 🥰🤩😋

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! It’s the best! 😄

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Your extra tips are so good how you try to never waste anything I LOVE that so so much!!!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I’ve learned so much about reducing food waste and I’m excited to share all these things I just discovered over the last couple years 😄 It’s been amazing!

[@Shaney265]

I made the taco stuffed zucchini boats tonight! They were delicious! 😋 Thank you!

[@LauraLegge]

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for coming back to let me know how they turned out for you! ☺️

[@SamBroadway]

What an eat cheap video🎉 this is fantastic with a good variety I can't wait to try out these recipes.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️

[@ireneroy8820]

Your recipes are AWESOME!! 👏🏼

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!! ☺️

[@Helen-xv7ot]

I smiled when you reached for the jar of salsa from the middle.... I always do that 😅

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! It’s a habit 😄

[@60kkm]

I love when she does that! We call it the rule. 😂

[@ireneroy8820]

Can’t WAIT for MORE!! ❤

[@LauraLegge]

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you ☺️ I hope you love the recipes

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Great work!

[@LauraLegge]

@@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon thank you so much!!

[@kaebella2259]

Great video! We add rice to our stuffed peppers, and it's so delish. Also, It stretches the mixture for more peppers to get stuffed.

[@LauraLegge]

I LOVE that! Great tip!!

[@jacki-m9t]

I love your no waste focus! I'm afraid that many bean sishes in a row would tear up my stomach so I'd probability opt to freeze some for alternating in later. Also, if yoy cook your black beans with a clove of clove it gives a wonderful flavor tweak.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! That’s a great idea to freeze some for later! That would work great. I love adding garlic cloves! That’s how I usually make them and you’re right. It’s so good!

[@jacki-m9t]

Yes, garlic is good but I meant the spice clove. It is a traditional Cuban additive and believe it or not adds a very subtle flavor tweak.

[@LauraLegge]

@@jacki-m9t oh haha! I didn’t read that right! I’ll give that a try! Thank you so much for clarifying 😅

[@dangojeda]

The yummy sound jumpscared me 😂

[@LauraLegge]

@@dangojeda lol 😂 I’m so sorry!

[@bakingnanaskitchen4799]

Zucchini boats are a favorite around here. Are you going to grow zucchini this year? Aldi didn't have iceberg lettuce last time I was there. I was sad, my hubby loves it. I passed up the lettuce at Staters it was quite pricey for sub quality heads. I think the rain messed with the harvest this year. The chicken was a great buy. I love thighs. Some great ideas here.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! My zucchini seeds just germinated in my garden so I’m hoping to make it to harvest this year. Last year I had no luck due to powdery mildew and pests 😰

[@sheashea4622]

Another great video!! I love, love the way that you season your food🙂🙂. Do you have any budget video ideas for low or lower carb meals🤔🤔😌😌😀

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I don’t have any low carb videos yet but I frequently share low carb recipes in my rotation ☺️ The bell pepper nachos in this video are a great low carb option. You can even make them without beans and just increase the meat!

[@chrisromano4584]

Thanks , we made the chile . Didn’t have green but used a red one instead . My daughter loved it . Packing containers for lunch . ❤

[@LauraLegge]

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!! ☺️ Thank you for coming back to let me know how it turned out for you!

[@chrisromano4584]

@@LauraLegge yes . What it’s great is that you also cook it so we can what how it is prepared . I have placed in the freezer my 3 meals for the week and two for after school for my daughter . It was so helpful . I had to improvise and add salsa and some broth and green chilies hehehe 😝

[@LauraLegge]

@@chrisromano4584 yay! I just love that!!

[@kellyaddison252]

I always learn new tips from your videos. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️

[@petracatogge6265]

Def making the zucchini taco boats. Looks so good and what a great idea to add the zucchini meat to mixture!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you! I hope you love it as much as we do ☺️

[@5pctLowBattery]

Ooh this should be good 👍

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you!! I’m so excited for these recipes and I hope you love them!

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

I love all of these ideas!!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! I hope you love the recipes!!

[@KateMoranHere]

Definitely making the zucchini boats.

[@LauraLegge]

Yay! I hope you love them!!

[@amybell5181]

These recipes are fabulous thank you

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate that ☺️

[@kristlegarcia2009]

The bell pepper one reminds me of fried stuffed potato skins

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! So tasty!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I never thought to chop up an onion ahead of time!

[@christinewallace9251]

I love these challenges and seeing how creative you can be!!!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! ☺️ I’m so glad to hear that!

[@dmmrad54]

For bell peppers, the produce store that i shop at has 4 peppers, mix and match, for $1.00.

[@LauraLegge]

Yay!! I love that!

[@hello-vs4me]

Walmart has ground turkey 1.98 now

[@LauraLegge]

@@hello-vs4me great price!

[@lorisiedl8733]

Yummy ideas

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@lorisiedl8733]

@@LauraLegge 😊

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Thanks for sharing! 🎉

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome!

[@jamiecee4960]

It all looks really good.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@nancykaufman1645]

Very good ideas for meals that everyone can afford 😉❤️

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Boobotz53]

Where can I find your homemade taco seasoning recipe?

[@LauraLegge]

Here you go! ☺️ Homemade Taco Seasoning 4 Tbsp Chili Powder 2 Tbsp Cumin 4 tsp Sea Salt 4 tsp Black Pepper 2 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Dried Oregano

[@petracatogge6265]

Where did you get your meal planing book?

[@LauraLegge]

I designed it and it’s available on Amazon ☺️ a.co/d/084DswW

[@alexisbk9576]

New sub. I must have missed it… where does she do her grocery shopping? I didn’t recognize the store. My local super markets don’t have those prices :( guess it goes by region and the cost of living per city. Hoping to find her grocery store nearby :)

[@LauraLegge]

I usually do my shopping at ALDI here in Southern California! I sometimes pick things up at Walmart or Vons/Albertsons (if the ads are good). This time I was shopping at ALDI ☺️

[@alexisbk9576]

@@LauraLegge Thank you so much for sharing! We don’t have an Aldi or Albertsons where we live. Will have to try to find a Super Walmart sometime. Might be worth the drive!

[@LauraLegge]

@@alexisbk9576 if I didn’t have my ALDI nearby, Walmart is about 20-30 minutes away but it would totally be worth the drive for the price difference vs Vons/Albertsons/Ralphs/etc. I have a few meal plans where I shop at Walmart too and the prices are very similar to ALDI ☺️ Shopping and planning this way has helped me reduce our grocery bill by over half!

[@lindashively2530]

I have to ask (new to budgeting -retired and new to your channel). You use tube turkey a lot. Is it because of price? I recently put it into a cabbage soup I typically put ground beef in, and was disappointed. Now I’m reluctant to use it in tried and true recipes. 🤷‍♀️🙂

[@LauraLegge]

Yes, it’s mainly due to price. It’s much less expensive than the ground turkey in the refrigerated section. I noticed that it’s the perfect texture when I thaw it 24 hours in the refrigerator and then it does require a bit more seasoning than ground beef, in my opinion.

[@sherrylewis9327]

Ok, I've tossed whole fresh tomatoes in the freezer but it simply never occured to me to do the same with peppers! Thank you!

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!!! You’re welcome! I was surprised when I first tried it! I couldn’t believe how many times I wasted bell peppers before 😬

[@sherrylewis9327]

@@LauraLegge Right? I don't have a place to garden and when they're priced right in the stores it seems I'm always too busy to deal with them. No more peppers in the trash, yay!

[@LauraLegge]

@@sherrylewis9327 yes!!! 🤩

[@pbtwentythree]

Vault 111!

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! 🤩 you’re the first to mention it 😄 Fallout is one of my favorite games. Along with Elder Scrolls and Zelda!

[@DonnellLynch-qm6xl]

Yummy!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you 😄

[@ellen3883]

Yum😊

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!!

[@jillgott6567]

LOVE THESE RECIPES -

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!

[@brg2743]

Good video!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that ☺️

[@sherishaw5144]

YUMMY!!!!!!😁

[@LauraLegge]

@@sherishaw5144 thank you!

[@amanditabonita]

YUMMY!!! lol

[@LauraLegge]

Haha!! 😂 I was wondering if anyone would mention that lol

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

What kind of corn do you like best?!? 🌽

[@LauraLegge]

It depends on the recipe but I usually prefer frozen corn! If I’m looking for extra sweetness and added salt, I’ll do canned. Grilled corn is my absolute favorite though! 😋 I almost never use it because of the extra prep time haha

[@sylviahufer7019]

I live in Australia and our fruit and veggies are not that cheap, even the cheese alone would be about $8

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness 😰

[@sirtsupirtsu]

I almost had heart attack, with that scream of "yummie".

[@LauraLegge]

So sorry! 😬 it was a bit loud!

[@juliebergeron1890]

We can’t hear you in the store

[@LauraLegge]

Sorry about that! It’s a new camera and I don’t have the hang of it yet 😅 I’ll work on it!

[@annmich4593]

❤

[@veggielovinaccountant]

You better than me girl…..cause I only cook beans in my instant pot. 😂 For anyone watching, if you don’t know, you can use your instant pot for beans. Don’t have to soak ahead of time. 30-40 mins. Just up to you.

[@LauraLegge]

Yes!! Such an easy way to do it! I have a sensitive stomach so I find that soaking them helps me digest them for some reason 😅 Otherwise I would be using my instant pot every single time. So fast and easy!

[@dianeeyestone2040]

Iceberg lettuce is merely a carrier for the dressing. Ittl has very little nutritional value.

[@glendagonzalez2469]

This is the same video labeled 20 meals for $25. It is a different intro but the same exact video. 🤔

[@LauraLegge]

What do you mean? 🤔 I just finished this one last night 😄

[@LauraLegge]

@Carol.LosAngeles thank you for letting me know! I’ll work on mixing it up 😅

[@LauraLegge]

@Carol.LosAngeles no worries! Sometimes constructive criticism is hard to hear but I’m glad when people tell me so I know if I need to make changes 😄 I’ll try to at least loosen up a bit in my intros! I’ve gotten less scripted in my voiceover but I still need to continue focusing on slowing down when I talk 😆 And I’m working on some other video types that aren’t just recipes so hopefully I can put those together soon!

[@glendagonzalez2469]

No, I think that in one place it said something like $5.00 dinners and the over video said 20 meals for $25 or something like that. I enjoy Laura's videos. She's creative and has a lot of great tips and hacks. I think she tries to give us valuable content and I'm surprised she doesn't have more subscribers, that's why I thought it was weird to see the same video twice. Maybe it was my mistake. @Lauralegge keep the videos coming!!!!!

[@LauraLegge]

@@glendagonzalez2469 I posted this video with different editing on Facebook at the same time! It has a different intro - is that the one you saw? I’ll definitely keep the videos coming ☺️ thank you so much!

[@neilbower9052]

and how much did it cost you to cook all of that lot or do you get free 'energy' in Murica?

[@couponingwithisa]

Thanks for sharing 🍽️

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome ☺️