🚨MEGA Budget Meal Ideas: 3 HOURS of Delicious Cheap Eats!

[@Jen-Chapin]

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[@dixi1958]

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[@maryhammond3341]

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[@bethanyd67]

I don’t think you understand how excited I am to see this. The only KZbin time I get is after my toddler goes to bed so I am PUMPED for a 3 hour video🤩🙏🏻 0:43

[@CarFreeKC]

I've been doing something for "meal prepping" that has been working well for me. I make a big chart of recipes that use up things I have in the house (I stock up when there is a good sale / just keep staples on hand) and then I write all the ingredients I need for each recipe and then highlight what I need to buy. On nights when I'm tired or I don't have time to get groceries, I look at my list of meal ideas where I have all the ingredients on hand. Doing this, I have two months worth of meals and only spent about $30 to buy the fill-in ingredients of fresh veg needed for each recipe. I live alone so your mileage will vary but it has worked out insanely well for me.

[@Jen-Chapin]

That’s a great idea, I’ve done something similar before too!!

[@chelseacraft4669]

Exactly what I’ve been doing but it was costing me about $50 and last month when I went to the store the same ingredients cost me $100. Not exaggerating. You’d think I live in Alaska or Hawaii or New York City or something but no I live in rural deep East Texas. So I really got to get my game face on and make some even deeper cuts to my food budget because my Social Security check isn’t going to handle these prices. 😢

[@CarFreeKC]

@@chelseacraft4669 It is definitely more challenging to do when you get to a point where your surplus is low. I'm a student so I live on a similarly meager budget. I try to really fill my pantry / freezer if I find good deals but sometimes that's challenging. I'm currently looking around for chicken breast sales.. trying to find it for $1.69-$1.99/lb. My local grocery store a few blocks away is $6.49! Bonkers!

[@princess_4323]

@chelseacraft4669 whatever you got for $100, I would have paid almost double that(not kidding).... I live in Hawaii

[@janjones4772]

I just wanted to say, What a wonderful granddaughter your grandparents have God Bless You and your Family, for being so thoughtful. I love all my kids and all the grandchildren,but I don’t get to see them except on holidays,so I’m really looking forward seeing them all at Thanksgiving, can Hardly wait. It’ll be here for we know . Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being so sweet.👍♥️

[@nicolewagner25]

I always have meatballs made and frozen in the freezer. I season them with basics so I can use it in various ways for a quick dinner

[@Candie-ub2yv]

Good idea.

[@BrendaRadder]

Sooo many great ideas. Thanks, Jen!

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: oh my word Jen Chapin!!! It's taking me several days to watch the entire video. 😅 My battery life, oh my 😮. Love it though. I'm a cook but I love to watch your cooking - so so relaxing. (Plus I laugh a lot too.) 💚

[@karenohlson5509]

Don't call. I'm watchin' Jen!

[@nrsimmons178]

Please, and thank you! 😂😂😂

[@carmarasmussen8118]

RIGHT?!?! 😂

[@MAli-cp2kj]

😂😂😂

[@joyceclark8163]

Exactly 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

😅 I waited to watch until now, so I'd avoid interruptions!

[@jessicacolwell5657]

For the egg roll in a bowl, a super lazy idea would be getting a bag of coleslaw mix! It’s got shredded cabbage and carrots!

[@kristinj7173]

That is exactly what I do.

[@lisajimenez8639]

I actually watched all of this video, and am going to watch it again because I loved it and I’m having a bad day ❤

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

I hope your day gets better 😊

[@lisamendez7479]

@@lisajimenez8639 have a super day today!

[@patmentzer6771]

I make my rice the same way that you do except I use chicken broth instead of water. I think it makes it more flavorful.

[@cynthiajordan854]

Your so blessed to have the family you have! All my grandparents and mom and dad two brothers uncle aunt have passed away! I just recent lost a brother in October. Holidays are not like they use to be! I miss family times.

[@MMM-z2d]

I'm so sorry about your family! That's really hard 😭 best wishes and love to you ❤️

[@angelcross8887]

36:36 tostadas! Sometimes for breakfast we do black bean tostadas with a fried egg. The kids, even the picky ones, loves it. My girls eat the egg on top of the tostada and my picky one eats everything separately/not touching. Sometimes he breaks the tostada and uses it like a chip to dip in his beans

[@HannahMattox]

Looks like bedtime can wait 🤣

[@KristinaTidwell]

Used peelings from potatoes into making homemade french fries. 😋 My kids loved them!

[@SassyHippo]

I often cook this way to take advantage of really good sales and prep food without doing ten times the dishes. I love having new ideas to do this with. Thank you.

[@anitatucker8812]

Oh wow I don't know how I missed his video when it came out but then I've been sick with Covid lately. I loved it. I am so tired of how much everything costs at the store. These meals are healthy ans not full of processed items. I'm going to cook these for us. Thanks Jen and this video was over two hours long and I know you're a busy woman.

[@patmentzer6771]

Thank you so much for this video! I know it must have taken you a long time to put it together, but believe me, it was worth it! I got so many great meal ideas from this video.I couldn't watch the entire video in one sitting, so I plan to watch the rest of it tomorrow. I'm a Iowa girl who loves your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@evem4876]

I'm so shocked when I go grocery shopping , I cannot believe how much I spend ...😮 It really makes me stress out !!

[@Candie-ub2yv]

@@evem4876 yes it’s awful

[@ciarraflurnoy957]

You could also use sour cream or greek yogurt in the cilantro lime dressing in place of the heavy cream/coconut milk.

[@jennyrieras431]

I love the concept of this video Jen! And thank you for including all the links & time stamps

[@kathycourington4748]

Would love more of these type of videos and now that it's full how about doing some Crock-Pot ones that would be great love your channel

[@tammyt6193]

Thank you, Jen! This has been awesome so far. Not cooking the same items, but cooking right alongside of you. 💜

[@KristinaTidwell]

Save your seeds to plant into barrels for garden. You can spread the seeds to family and friends too. 🎉🎉🎉

[@cwgmama]

I almost forgot to tell you You did a amazing job putting together those salads, that is a art that not everybody can do... I am very impressed... Can you do a video showing us how you do that??? Tysm!!!

[@DianaTx361]

Loved the 3 hour video! Nice spending the evening in your kitchen with all the delicious food 😊

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Outstanding job 😊❤

[@lisamendez7479]

The turkey burger salad looks sound delicious! I will definitely be making this. Thank you!

[@jackiejermeay6568]

Very sweet cooking for your grandparents😊 thanks for sharing all looks delicious❤

[@tammymyer5347]

This was such a great video for some delicious budget meals. I have made a few of them already and I’m thankful for your time and effort you’ve put into planning these meals for us so we didn’t have to think about what to make! You’re the best! Ty!

[@lillybethwindsor7018]

Oh my goodness, YES. I'm genuinely excited to watch this. 🎉

[@crowdedisolation]

Golly! You've been busy cooking up a storm. Love the ideas. Great video.

[@juliewood6513]

Wow you knocked it out of the park Jen.

[@flooshoomoo7104]

Instead of buying and chopped cabbage and carrots for egg rolls I just buy a bag of coleslaw mix from Aldi. It’s an option people don’t often think of but it’s just shredded cabbage and carrots

[@kathleenkaufman6007]

That was a great compilation of recipes. Took me a couple of days to watch, but I did enjoy it. Thanks!

[@angb1923]

Thank you so much for this recipe packed video! I'm going to make a couple of things! Like that smoked gouda pasta salad and the prep breakfast sandwiches. And i think something else.

[@dorothydaniels8184]

I have that cookbook!! I need groceries and then "we" can cook together! I haven't made these dishes yet.

[@janeemery6254]

3 hours! Yay! Gonna take me 3 days to watch the whole thing LOL 🤤

[@karenrowles9788]

I had a huge learning curve when learning how to make chicken. My parents thought the birds were a poor man’s meat. They were born in Oklahoma in the early 40s. Probably enough said 😳 I never tasted chicken until university. Born in California 1971

[@lovelyflows7460]

I'm with Adam I don't like cold chicken on my salad either.

[@yvettesummers1339]

wow. love all these recipes thank you Jen

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

3 hours of Jen, yes please!!

[@donnaeisentraut8356]

It took me 4 days to watch this video, it was awesome…. Had a dose of Jen for 4 days ❤

[@jacquemcarthur9783]

One of the best videos you've posted....all bc so much if you great recipes and cooking advice all in one! Thank you Jen❤❤❤

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@carrieteeple6376]

Love this video! Thank you 😊

[@kelsigammon8328]

Yay! Something to keep me company while I clean/organize 😊

[@15livebyfaith4]

Love and enjoyed this video Jen. Thank you for doing these types of videos with your busy schedule. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏

[@jennilyons8687]

Hi Jen. I'm currently watching this video tonight. Amazing. Love these meal ideas. Helps when you hit that rut of running out of dinner ideas. I will definitely save this one to reference back to. Thank you for this. Hope all is well with you and your family. ❤

[@cwgmama]

New subscriber here, I have watched this for 3 hours, and I have shared this with my grown daughters, and I have this saved in my favorite recipe folder. Thank You from my heart. I am going to try using your recipes, with the lemon in the rice, I am sure it's delicious,

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you!

[@michelleutter8521]

Potato and milk products together make a complimentary protein too. So the potato bakewith the salad it is a complete meal.

[@lintlamb8397]

Everything looked so delicious! Your voice is very soothing. I enjoyed the cooking marathon, and I subscribed. Thanks!

[@shastitydenae4853]

I'm finally going to make that Monte Cristo bake. I'm adding the stuff to my cart for the week. I usually don't eat breakfast, but I've been hungry lately. So I think this will be good.

[@debbykidd9813]

Personally I'm a "shape" person 🙂 I do my eggs on the stove and then use a glass to cut out circles. What do I do with the "extra" that is between the cups? Why, I'm glad you asked. I use those to make a breakfast burrito or two. No waste here and I have those ROUND shapes for my eggs 🙂. Yes, I know I'm weird ROFL. Or, you could go out and buy a "muffin top" pan and get the same effect with baked eggs.

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

Another friendly money saving tip. since I noticed you mostly use the outermost part of the jalapeños and yet you buy hot sauce. Instead of buying it make you're own remove the stems and chop up the rest of the chilis seeds and all. for a milder hot sauce combine with sweet peppers (all those odds and ends after you chop the peppers, not the seeds or ribs in this case, they are a bit bitter) when you've accumulated around a pound and a half of chilies and peppers cook them in water to cover with half cup of vinegar (apple cider is classic but any will do) 6 cloves garlic 1 tbl salt, (honey or maple or any sweetener to taste 1Tbl or none) cook til tender 10-15 mins blend keep in fridge. couldnt be easier. you can ferment this but that's a tiny bit more complicated Jim

[@suehayden5520]

Oh my gosh I was watching this video last night, and ordered the cookbook using your link around 10pm. This morning it was on my front porch! 😊 You’ve got to love Amazon! Great video Jen thank you

[@lizmiller2341]

This video was great! I loved the concept. So many great ideas. I am now planning out a menu that fits my family.

[@mississippimom2]

Hey Jen!! I don’t see the recipe for your sisters chicken enchiladas. I would love to try this!

[@janjones4772]

Everything looks so yummy. I don’t know much about using spices. Thanks for all you do👍👍♥️♥️

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I will eventually watch all of this. Ty for sharing

[@donnadkshad6213]

You could use the mini muffin pan to cook your meatballs also. Just a thought.

[@maygansaint]

Love these video's ❤

[@diversekakes]

I remember the cake mix +pumpkin purée too! I made a chocolate version

[@Kim-cy3fd]

Thanks for keeping me company in my kitchen all afternoon, great video ❤

[@lisamendez7479]

The pumpkin muffin mix is a great hack I u don't have eggs and oil. You can use 7up with any cake mix for those with allergies or wanting fewer calories.👍

[@jacksisawesome1652]

Jen! Thank you so much for this. I am so excited to watch!

[@annethompson2212]

amazing video, you really out did yourself 😊

[@justjamie17-15]

I'm saving this! thank you!

[@lindafessant8021]

We really enjoy egg roll in a bowl. We also make a sauce of mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce to top it.

[@kingprui40dash]

All these recipes you made looks delicious.

[@terilynn1071]

Whoop Whoop!! 3 hour's!! That's what I'm talking about!!!🥰❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ Thank you for the extra long video 🙏🙏.

[@diversekakes]

Thank you for the taco idea! I cannot wait to try it and I have the ingredients on hand!

[@adbathert3705]

I like these longer videos!

[@suzanneanderson8152]

Do u have the recipe for the chocolate muffins? Awesome video!

[@katevalleygirl5235]

Excellent video !!! It was so nice to see you make migas. If you're ever in Texas you have to try them at any tex-mex restaurant. Love your videos.❤

[@stasiaverret6692]

That's a meal in my house!! I did pulled pork over a baked potato and a bacon Caesar salad 😋 love your channel jen!!! 🙌

[@deniseferguson228]

Wowser loving this video

[@brandyswider5051]

Ohhhh yaaaa! Gonna watch tomorrow!

[@melissaemmons8395]

I've just discovered your channel and I love it!!!!

[@luv2cook5]

Thank you so much for sharing this i appreciate your hard work, you help me to save $.

[@sharonlynn3358]

I LOVE THIS!

[@sarahmeyer4128]

This is an amazing video, Jen!!! Thank you❤

[@stacycollins2760]

Awwww I live in Greenville!!!!!! I have heard you mention BJU- I always thought Bob Jones! Nice…. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful little downtown area!!!! ❤

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Jen! For hours! Yas! ❤

[@nancyspringston8547]

Great concept Need to think using same ingredients all week and not get enough variety. This looks good though. 😊

[@OMDz8p]

Your manicures are on point! Give your nail tech a pat on the back for me!lol

[@wassollderscheiss33]

Yay! Finally someone who cuts onions like I do :-)

[@rg-mi5hh]

Breakfast sandwiches look so good!

[@melitaobergh566]

Please tell us more about your potato 🥔 exploding. Did it split? Did it spread (explode) all over your oven? I super curious

[@marysandersmacfadyen2675]

I don't know if you have figured this out yet, but making hard boiled eggs in the Instapot makes the shells practically fall off. Perfectly Peeled eggs. I do mine for 3 minutes, fast release and the straight into cold water. Another tip- to prevent your cutting mat from sliding around while you are cutting put a damp towel under it. Save all your bones from your chicken- raw ,cooked, it doesn't matter in a big zip lock bag in your fridge freezer. Whenever you are trimming vegetables, cutting the ends and paper off your onions, peeling your carrots, popping the stems off your mushrooms; put all of those bits in your zip lock bag, too. Over time you will have this bag full of flavour. Put it in your Instapot with some garlic cloves, fill up with water and run it for 120 minutes. You've just made a great soup stock base out of stuff you would havebthrown away. Talk about budget friendly! ( it's a chefs trick).

[@mauigirlnokaoi_ts9837]

Great channel! Glad I stumbled across you!

[@DebraParenti]

When I make my egg roll bowls I add scrambled eggs to the mixture too

[@Julia-jr7sb]

Yay, an extra long cooking video with Jen! 🤗 I love it!! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in!! 💚

[@susantaulli6580]

Is it Netflix tonite or Jen? It’s Jen!

[@mauigirlnokaoi_ts9837]

Love your videos.. perfectly edited!

[@BriBriBudgets]

I love the Misen knives. I have several.

[@marilu1277]

Love love your videos! Thank you so much

[@haileypb]

Is that the same Misen knife you've had for years? I believe it was like 2 years or so ago that you talked about the Misen knife and I went online and ordered it. I still use mine and love it. You mentioned you've had this knife for about a month so I just wondered if it was the same kind of knife or a new one? 🙂

[@ivettejimenez9460]

I think this is copulation of a videos past that reference budget friendly meals. This is why there might be confusion of the time frame of her products. This is a very smart way to showcase past recipes.

[@KristinaTidwell]

Hello. I was looking at the mini muffins and I was wondering if possible-- could I make these into Texas sized muffins instead? I try to make snacks that will fill up my Dad who is loosing weight due to health issues. Thanks for making this video. 🎉

[@DeniseWheeler-r6d]

Thanks for sharing❤

[@treenaakers9429]

Holy moly....3 hours! Woo hoo

[@minniencfan5228]

I know this video was very labor intensive for you but I loved it! O took breaks watching it in-between doing housework and laundry, I am retired and I very much enjoy all your videos especially the cost saving ones, thank you Jen 😊