Food Bank Haul With Simple Dinner Ideas! Budget Friendly Cooking!!

Come along and see what I received at my weekly food bank pick up and how I utilized it to feed my family of 5!
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[@mamabairds]

RESOURCES IF YOU NEED THEM!! a) www.FoodPantries.org b) Txt 1-800-548-6479 with your zip code for free food locations c) www.FreeFood.org (enter your location) d) freedge.org/locations/ e) Call 211, in many states they can help you find shelter, food, and clothing, f) www.FindHelp.org g) Check with your local churches and schools. Many of them know about food resources. h) If you have a school-aged child in need of breakfast and lunch this summer, simply text “FOOD” to 304304, and receive a message back with a location closest to where they can get free meals

[@ohredbrd]

You probably dont need help with what to do with the potatoes, but here is something you can use the Italian dressing on. Cut up potatoes, and whatever other fresh vegetables into chunks. Pour Italian dressing over all of them and spread out on sheet pans in a single layer. Bake at 400 approximately 45 minutes depending on how full you sheet pan is and how thick the chunks are. I usually will toss everything about 1/2 way through. So, so good with other seasonings and parmesan cheese, whatever you like! I wish I had your energy for all the food preserving, nice job!

[@nodaknorskie1486]

That is so yummy and I also add to that cutting up a couple lemons and roasting them cut side down on same tray. I hope you try it.

[@ohredbrd]

@@nodaknorskie1486 Yummy that sounds really good too with the lemon!

[@shelzp7272]

Ohredbrd..Sounds great 🎶

[@ninafleming4038]

This is what I've been doing all summer

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I went to the food bank yesterday for a friend who was too ill to go herself. I ended up canning 18 pints of yams. Considering what they cost in the store for canned yams, it's a bargain and a bargain and a bargain!!

[@AliceCullen0890]

Applesauce is easy to make in the instant pot and blender! Cut up the apples use a cup of water and about 2Tbsp of cinnamon on manual for 11 mins then when it’s done put it in blender on pulse till smooth

[@jimanddonnadexter523]

What are 3 things you wish emergency pantries would have? We live in an area where most people qualify, which leaves no one to actually donate. Things like cake mixes, eggs, oil were mentioned. We vf e found it's the seniors and disabled and " just beyond the SNAP qualification" group is really hurting right now.

[@debbiedickens8192]

Take a potato thin slice but don’t slice all the way through. Arrange then in baking dish Then pour the Italian dressing so that it gets in between Cover and bake them Top with parmesan.

[@robertaallen4785]

I have never understood why people make a nice creamy mac and cheese then put it in the oven to get dry and crunchy.

[@crystalmontgomery-yantzie2638]

Use the Italian dressing in place of oil in homemade pizza crust.

[@mamabairds]

That is an amazing idea!! Thank you!

[@janetfuhrmaneck3149]

You can freeze macaroni salad. I never knew that until I had to try it one time. It tastes as good as ever!

[@alishaparr577]

Italian dressing is a great meat marinade

[@ilenetyrrell4484]

What do Americans mean when referencing a freeze dryer? From Sydney Australia, I am getting too many options when searching online. Why do you store a piece of bread in the container with your brown sugar? Thank you

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

Freeze dryer is like a dehydrator. The bread moistens the brown sugar when it gets hard.

[@ritarichardson3881]

Those were delecada squash.

[@donnarichards6554]

I really do enjoy your videos, it is amazing what your food bank is able to provide. I like cole slaw mixes a lot, they keep for a long time and I just add whatever salad dressing is on hand, it all tastes fine. Lately I have made my own Good Seasons dressings after I found a recipe for the dry herb ingredients and I have 2 cruets with the water/oil/vinegar level markings that makes it all very easy.

[@lindabeard488]

Caught you on replay. Nice 👍 work preserving. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@dianeamaral3611]

U can marinate chicken and then freeze

[@krystellefrancoisbedard856]

You are so creative. I really REALLY love your videos.🎉🙏😊

[@janedickey6719]

I just thought of this. Use the spicy wings to make a spicy stock for soup.

[@stringkmcc7817]

You can re can the apple sauce too

[@danaellis1516]

East great meal idea- mash potatoes, mix in corn, sprinkle cheddar cheese & add chicken tenders/nuggets or seasoned beef (bbq beef is tasty!)

[@richardharris1183]

Definitely freezer marinated chicken with that Italian dressing. Italian pasta salad also one of my personal favs.

[@melodytallmage532]

Freeze dry the apples sprinkle on the french toast

[@melodytallmage532]

You can take that garlic bread and freeze dry in cubes for a easy snack

[@justnina8023]

Hey Mama. I am back ❤

[@morganvillas6436]

Where I live we only have 2 and they both are only once a month.

[@jennifermunn6898]

This was a great, great video!! Loved the food bank haul and then how you saved the food too, it’s been a while since one of those videos and I have to say you had some awesome ideas like the Mac n cheese! I came home with a food bank haul Thursday and didn’t get right on all my stuff and lost 2 things of different breads, I am mad at myself 😞 I knew better and should just threw in freezer! But I did cook and use my asparagus I got and and other veggies! Thanks for video’s! ❤🎉

[@ilenetyrrell4484]

I have tracked down my local food bank. Here in Sydney Australia food bank means an extremely cheap grocery store. They apparently sell donated foods from the major outlets and speciality stores. They do have some things that are free and have limits per person and other items average I am told about 1/5th of the retail prices. It's Monday afternoon already so I don't have long to wait until it opens on Wednesday. Your videos have helped me to start looking and consider going as I also don't like wastage.

[@TheLifeOfAliInAustralia]

I'm in Adelaide, try ask izzie to search for food banks, hampers etc. In Adelaide, I have access to a gold coin hamper through a church, a free independent food hamper place (which also delivers a hamper for $15 delivery only, or the actual Foodbank which includes discounted groceries but free produce and bread. There are quite a few churches who provide to the community, you just have to really search around. It's hard to find Aussie's who share all this info though

[@ilenetyrrell4484]

@@TheLifeOfAliInAustralia Thank you for the info. So true, Aussies don't like to admit they use such services let alone that they know the locations etc. . . Not sure about the City of Churches attitude to such things but us Roaches do not discuss such things. I will have a look around on Wednesday when I go to Food care Wyoming, apparently very good and any funds raised assist the local community in need.

[@TheLifeOfAliInAustralia]

@@ilenetyrrell4484 no worries xx yes, very similar here, but at the end of the day, if you need it you need it! And especially as this is completely different to food shelter's where they cater specifically for homeless etc and stuff has to get thrown. Good luck on your search xx

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi..Hi..Hi Mama Baird 🥰! Your Cole Slaw has me droolinggggg 😋😋😂😂😂. I like Creamy Cole Slaw Dressings. Also, I enjoy my moms CS Dressing Recipe; Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Fresh Garlic (Smashed & Mashed to an unidentified Paste 🤣), Sugar, a Splash of Water, S & P to taste 👍. I hope you give it a try. Back to your video.

[@crystalmontgomery-yantzie2638]

Try freezing the bananas to toss in your ice cream maker. You can add all sorts of extras to make a yummy treat for the kids.

[@astridcolton7344]

Such a pretty lady! Thank you for helping us low income folks

[@simplemealsbytvlog6491]

Smoke house BBQ sauce is the best, with the Italian dressing you can just add that to some chicken and bake them and serve them with rice, mashed potatoes 🥔 and vegetables 😊 delicious

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

The French Bread would be GREAT sliced, buttered, topped w/choice of Cheese & oven browned afloat a Crock of HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION SOUP 😋!!! Also, I luvluvluv Stouffer's French Bread Pizza. I would consider making that ☺️. TYFS.

[@amyk6453]

I always like to eat coleslaw with ranch and some kind of air fryer chicken for lunch. Super yummy and I prefer the crunch of cabbage over salad.

[@vickiainslie6102]

Thank you for encouraging me to use my local food bank. What a great benefit to our community. I am learning from your channel. Thank you for your help! I so appreciate you.

[@mamabairds]

You are so welcome!

[@ozarkmountainwoodshopandfa9500]

Cucumber, tomato, & onions marinated in Italian dressing, Italian pasta salad, and pork chops/pork loin or chicken marinated in Italian dressing you could meal prep several bags and have them ready to pull out of the freezer, thaw and cook.

[@karenchandler8325]

I'd use the little squash for fall decorations and cook them later. They're so cute!

[@lswest1569]

Love your creativity! Great looking meal. Thanks. Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

[@Rogue1417]

I think the squash is called delicate squash. Shape is usually a bit more oblong & longer. Slice in wedges/circles, de seed, brush with little butter salt & pepper. Sometimes little maple syrup.

[@sheryldinkmeier6801]

Patos are good with cottage cheze and salsa!!!

[@ShannonLivesey]

Try air frying the potato salad as hashbrowns. Sublime *chefs kiss

[@melindaridinger3008]

Hey Carolina! Was wondering if you would please share how you can the bbq sauce? Thank you!

[@meckersley2123]

Wow! Like always great ideas I never would’ve thought thank you thank you thank you different meals different ingredients love the way your brain works

[@JayneLarson-u2d]

My list is my motivation!! I believe in the power of the list! 100%! Lol! I will even write things down that I do that are not on the lists and then cross them OFF for the satisfaction!! I lived by the list for many years, now it is not a daily thing, but the minute my mind gets to repeating what needs to be done, I still find a pen and give it to the list!!! It works! Cute notebooks! ♥️

[@vanessaprice4761]

☕️

[@unclechristhefoodpantryche7959]

Your husband is HILLARIOUS I will never look a squishy strawberries the same way !😆😅🤣

[@sarahtimmins278]

Hi Mama, I really like what you do. Interested in Corn Broth? Long time canner and have never heard of it. In the case of the BBQ sauce and Italian dressing - - could you ever can them as in rebel canning? We are senior citizens and just over the income level accepted by our food bank. Others in our situation can volunteer in 2 hour shifts at our food bank. Volunteers are encouraged to take home a banana box of food supplies. It has really helped us out. My best to you.

[@dlessard69]

Thanks for reminding me, I need to dry our chives.

[@MaxiPaDz]

Great haul!! I haven’t been watching in a while due to being super busy 😩 but now I can binge watch and get caught up!!! P.s tell husband it’s not cool to have a squishy bottom 😂😂😂😂😂😂! I heard him in the background “my bottom is kinda squishy 😂😂😂😂🍓🍓🍓

[@mamabairds]

Haha! He likes to mutter things like that! Haha!

[@MaxiPaDz]

@@mamabairds it’s all in fun! Its good he has a sense of humor 🤣 my husband says off the wall things and so do I at times for a good laugh ❤️🤣

[@Masterclassonlife]

What kind of a blender do you use? How do you prevent your cookie sheets from warping?

[@imarrywhales]

You are so talented. I cook most of my own food too. I agree. Home coming is the best. Recently I've created a recipe for stir fry that I'm really happy with! I use a Korean BBQ sauce that I slightly water down and fry the vegetables with. It doesn't take long and it's delicious on brown rice. Yum!❤

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Marinade for chicken with the Italian dressing.

[@angelaferneau8280]

That better than a burger salad makes great big mac salads! Add burger, pickles, and cheese to it. You will thank me later...lol

[@sheryldinkmeier6801]

I love frozen yogert!!!!

[@NannyTam]

Great video, Carolina! Thanks for the live. Have a great week 🥰

[@beckyryan407]

Love the idea of yogart pops

[@angelaferneau8280]

Food banks in Idaho are pathetic, it's really sad

[@lizbolick5591]

On the chicken wings to reheat if you take a paper towel wet one bottom and one on top place in mircowave 30sec at a time don't let paper towel dry out

[@soniaibarra1926]

Blessings and have a Great Week Carolina and Beautiful Family. 🙏❤🌻🍁🍂

[@alinewright1093]

Marinate Chicken , pour over noodles

[@alinewright1093]

Steam the chicken wing try get moisturizer into them

[@starbright6231]

Have you thought about monetizing your content

[@Angel-kv5qj]

Looks delicious! Very creative. I wonder if boiling the chicken wings would soften it up.

[@alishaparr577]

Im not exactly a squash expert but your two little ones look like a variety of acorn squash to me. Yum.

[@joelenehammers8486]

You can recan the Italian dressing also plus the applesauce.

[@ShelbyAsInCar1969]

Cherry tomatoes make amazing salsa too!

[@dixiecook2264]

recan your applesauce into smaller jars

[@melodytallmage532]

Looks like a fun family cooking time

[@unclechristhefoodpantryche7959]

Better than a burger he said Uh Hu LOL !!!

[@susanlivingstone4620]

Sweet dumping squash

[@melodytallmage532]

Marinade chicken and freeze the rest

[@traceyphillips5244]

I love these videos!! Thanks!

[@melodytallmage532]

,❤❤looks so yummy and easy to make thank you

[@charlotteg8185]

Thanks for the great video. I have that same stone sheet pan. It's used like yours, too. I love it.

[@AmandasBudgets]

How do you plan on using your bananas?

[@DA-vp3rq]

You're my favorite you tuber! And thank you so much for the PSAs for food . Love you so much! Hugs. DA

[@mamabairds]

Thank you so much!!

[@ritarichardson3881]

I go to my local food bank and I love it.I love you're videos!!!

[@wilmabaker4500]

Great haul.👍❤️

[@homeboundmama9968]

Wow sweetie you did so good

[@dianeleclair5243]

This is the first time watching your videos and Love them. I go to my local pantry and pass on a lot of food because I don't know what to do with it. You gave me a lot of ideas. Thank You Very Much. Keep up the great work.

[@mamabairds]

Welcome!! Thanks for being here!

[@rosanneschmidt5270]

I use Italian dressing to dress green beans; delicious. I also use it to marinate chicken or pork and then cook in crockpot, which is really good,

[@mamabairds]

Oh thank you for the idea!! It would be so good tossed with some veggies!!

[@citygirlhomestead]

great job with your haul

[@wilmabaker4500]

Do you mind if I ask why you call him his and instead of his name ?I am just curious. That's your business .So 🥺 don't be offended or upset with me.🥺❤️

[@mamabairds]

It is just our pet names for each other! He calls me Wife!

[@trishthedish2790]

Oh what a great haul

[@melodytallmage532]

Yes please on clowsa dressing

[@vitsteele-lz2hn]

Hey there 😊

[@justcallmesuzzie]

You did a fantastic job on utilizing the food pantry food and making fun and interesting food for you and your family. It is because of you that I started my own channel. You are such an inspiration to me.

[@amandabrinkley2674]

It was pretty good how was your weekend and how's the kids and hubby

[@mamabairds]

Good! Thank you Amanda!

[@AuntJennyMarie]

💜💜💜

[@marysimpson7688]

❤

[@melodytallmage532]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@abcjerilee]

You are WAY more clever than I am in the kitchen! ❤❤❤

[@TheInquisitiveFarmwife]

I really enjoyed today’s video :-)

[@mamabairds]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lizhumble9953]

I love cole slaw, but have become allergic to egg. Do you have a non creamy cole slaw recipe you like?

[@ahambrahmasmi-qk9ui]

As I'm vegetarian I use sour cream or Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.

[@Ashley.Loving]

Hi, just a suggestion. You could use vegan mayo, my recommendation is Hellman's vegan mayo. It's what I use to make my cole slaw now because I too can't eat eggs. 🤗

[@JenniferWysong-yk5ee]

I use Italian dressing or vingarette dressing in my slaw I love it like that!!!

[@AmandasBudgets]

Thanks!

[@mamabairds]

Thank you so much Amanda!