Dollar Tree Thanksgiving Dinner from Scratch?!

I wanted to see if it was possible to make a thanksgiving dinner from scratch with ingredients from Dollar Tree. I shopped at 3 different Dollar Tree locations, I cooked for 2 days, and if you had to buy everything the total came out to about $75, but honestly, we ended up with a pretty spectacular meal that I personally feel like nobody would ever know was made entirely from Dollar Tree.
Links to any recipes referenced:
Stuffing: www.callmebett...
Pie Crust: www.ambitiousk...
Pumpkin Pie: www.allrecipes...
Make ahead mashed potatoes: www.bettycrock...
Tangy glazed ham: www.allrecipes...
No yeast dinner rolls: feastandfarm.c...

[@genia3kids1]

Honey.....You dont give your channel enough credit. I love your channel. Your well spoken, creative, organized and the filming is excellent. Dont stop!!

[@carlys.3858]

Agreed! Kinda feels like I'm hanging out with a friend

[@sharonoldham4374]

Totally agree 😊

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

A Lady.... I adore her being.

[@wendoxia]

Agreed. I want to be friends and hang out in her kitchen.

[@eathomelive]

Agreed

[@lisagrafton2529]

$75 for 6-8 people to eat all that delicious food, is an incredible price. Anymore, you can't eat out, for two, and get anything close to what you served, for under $100!!! $75 for two people, with all those extra meals you'll get out of it, is also a great price. You could chop up the bacon wrapped asparagus and add it to a quiche or an egg bake, or just scrambled eggs, and put some inside the no yeast rolls, as a breakfast sandwich! The ham could also be added to eggs, for egg breakfast sandwiches. I'm 61 years old, and have loved cooking all my life. I just recently started making baked Mac n cheese! I make three batches at a time, so I can freeze two, for future meals, or to give to family if they are sick or have a baby, etc. To cook it, I thaw it out and add heavy cream, to make it more loose. The macaroni sucks up a lot of moisture, along with the freezing process. Even when I heat up leftover Mac n cheese, I pour a little heavy cream or milk in it, and stir it up, to bring back it's moisture.

[@sparklearmy]

Did anyone else appreciate the genuine surprise/wonder of that "Aah!" when we saw the ham rose????? LOVED IT!

[@koreanchick1417]

It was adorable 😊

[@barbwall3678]

Pretty but too much dang work!😮 Would have helped hold their shape by putting them in muffin tins.

[@kimhumphrey4053]

@@barbwall3678My first thought was that she was going to bake in muffin tins! They turned out beautifully though! What a great idea!

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I thought the rosettes of ham were very pretty.. and they looked like they browned up yummily

[@sonyafox3271]

@@LadywatchingByrd yummy! 18:06

[@lsavatski]

Love that you give so many inspiration to cook from nearly scratch and save so much in money and food waste

[@LewisDruid]

As a newer viewer (started watching a month or two ago), I’ve fallen in love with your channel! I’m a disabled vet and with my fiancé being the only one working and me being on fixed income, the inflation is really starting to take its toll. I started showing him your videos because I told him I want to start shopping at the dollar tree so we can save some money and there are so many recipes in this video that look like a lot of fun to try! Thank you so much for making these videos 😁 P.S. LOVE the long form videos, very chill and cozy to watch while cooking, cleaning, or eating

[@iamthephoenixnyc]

Thank you so much for your service and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and the rest of your holidays

[@IndieCindy3]

First off, I wanted to start by saying thank you for your service! I am no expert by any means, but I would advise against believing that shopping at Dollar Tree (or any other dollar store) will save you money. Grocery stores have a lot of decent sales, and sometimes you can get canned goods at 2 or 3 (or sometimes 5 or more) for a buck or two. Also, the quantities at the Dollar Tree will be small, and the quality won’t always be top-notch. I have nothing against Dollar Tree as I myself shop there. I just think it’s wise to know where to shop for certain items.

[@emmel4fun]

​@@IndieCindy3For example, a can of green beans are $1.25 at DT and at Winco they were $.50 before Thanksgiving.

[@loveinthematrix]

God bless y'all

[@IndieCindy3]

@@emmel4fun exactly! I think so many of us have fallen into the trap of thinking we’re getting a bargain deal/we’re saving money because we’re shopping where most things are primarily sold for a dollar.

[@natashahall4958]

Another idea for the main course if someone doesn't do ham is turkey roll ups. Some sliced turkey deli meat wrap slices around stuffing, place in baking dish and cover with gravy. Bake for 20 mins at 375. I do this all the time . I got the idea from something similar that we make at the school cafeteria I work at called " Turkey Supreme"

[@ruthvolk8340]

That sounds fun and delicious!

[@JustAllieB]

Yummy!

[@BerryBerry1465]

That's a great idea.

[@hello-vs4me]

Great will make got 10 pound turkey in freezer aldi had turkey 52 cents a pound

[@valerienorman6051]

Wonderful idea for this single, no family close, elder person. THANKYOU!! ❤️

[@SweetIrony0]

An hour long!? I'm so excited!!! Your channel is my FAVORITE budget cooking channel to watch. You're realistic and take into account so many situations/scenarios. It's beyond impressive. ❤😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hope you enjoy!

[@apriltownsend8463]

You made my maternal grandmother's exact stuffing (minus the peppers lol) and she hadn't made it in decades before she died in 2015. Thankfully, my mom still has the recipe so she can make it for me. Almost made me cry watching you make it because I miss her so much.

[@ruthvolk8340]

So sweet. I make my mom's pumpkin pie every year. I miss her amazing cooking, but am grateful to have some of her recipes.

[@carladaniels7910]

April, please share your recipe..

[@apriltownsend8463]

@@carladaniels7910 It’s the same thing she did only you don’t add peppers but she had to since they were mixed. White sandwich bread broken up, turkey or chicken broth to soak, chopped onions, and seasoning just like you would season a cornbread dressing. No meat in it. That’s why I love it.

[@dragdive]

People recreate your recipes because they have no other choice but to shop at the dollar store and you give good ideas.

[@marshal8981]

Good job! A couple of ideas for you... Mayonnaise can be used in mashed potatoes, they don't need anything else. Try a pumpkin icebox cake which is definitely a day-ahead recipe... a can of pumpkin, the usual seasonings as would be in a pie, a container of Cool Whip, and a box of graham crackers (I use chocolate ones). Combine everything except the crackers. Then layer the pumpkin mixture with the crackers. You can make individual ones, it can be a loaf or square, it all depends on how you want to present it. Refrigerated overnight It can be frozen too. (When I first came up with this, I called it a torte.)

[@jwlundgren]

Watching you from Sweden as I cook my own "thanksgiving" dinner. I made the thanksgiving casserole from last year when visiting in Texas for a regular weeknight meal. It turned out well. When I was first divorced in 2004, I had to do my grocery shopping at Dollar Tree. they were alot more limited then. Now it is amazing.

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

So someone says you can't make an entire Thanksgiving Dinner from scratch with Dollar Tree Ingredients. Don't even bother. Rebecca says "hold my whisk and see for dinner (you are bringing the wine)". Every time I think you can't possibly top your last video you knock it out of the park. #MarthaStewartWho?

[@DollarTreeDinners]

haha I wanted to see if it could be done and I think mission accomplished!

[@LadywatchingByrd]

​@@DollarTreeDinnersI VERY much agree, mission accomplished!!! You are such an important resource for so many people. 🎉🎉🎉

[@KJDogluv]

Martha would love Rebecca!!

[@StormTrackerWV]

This was a very important exercise...people watching may forget: these videos are not always just about the budget--it's also about working with the resources that are available to you. While many of us live near WalMarts & grocery stores, there are many others that do not, and some live in actual "food deserts" & if they want to cook a holiday meal, they may have to rely on a Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or Family Dollar or similar because that is all they have in their neighborhood. So thank you for showing them the possibilities & teaching/reminding them how it can be done. It takes a lot of planning and creativity, and it has inspired me and I appreciate you for this! 😊

[@GodisLove77337]

Are you going to make candied yams??

[@eliza2309]

im not even from the US, we don't have Thanksgiving nor Dollar Tree but your videos are so fascinating. You're very smart and you're helping so manny people with your videos!! Keep it up

[@amandadavenport7517]

I have literally depended on your dollar tree videos during my weekly meal preps. I usually include at least 5 recipes. minimum. from snacks to prep to breakfast or dinners. give yourself CREDIT!! your dollar tree content has saved me

[@five_pennies]

One restaurant I used to work at used chicken base (bouillion in paste form) in their mashed potato recipe. It was cream, chicken base, garlic, white pepper, and white cheddar. So you're on to us by using veg bouillion powder! It's a game changer in so many recipes.

[@Nerak7219]

Those ham flowers are absolutely adorable! I'm totally impressed with your creativity and flexibility with this meal. Well done!

[@singerg02]

AN HOUR LONG!? Oooooh, what a treat!! The longer episodes are so relaxing and fun to watch. I'm super excited. 😍🩷

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hope you enjoy!

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

​​​@@DollarTreeDinnersI just stumbled across your channel and I think it's great! Not sure The $1.25 Tree is always the best value, especially when you have an ALDI or Walmart nearby, but I love the concept. I'm tempted to try and do "From Scratch" pizza (they don't sell yeast, but I can create a natural sourdough starter) 🤔 Happy Thanksgiving and All the Best! ✌️

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

...maybe the sell "Nutritional Yeast" in the vitamin section? 💡

[@gingerhitzke9185]

Totally agree! Her voice is so soothing that I actually listen to her videos to help me fall asleep.

[@Jwhite108]

​@@MrChristopherMolloyIt's not about being the best value or cheapest. She does it for people who live in food desserts where $ stores are all they have close enough to get too... On some videos works in other stores for comparisons and what not..

[@beckystone7994]

You did a great job and truthfully $75.00 for a Thsnksgiving , Christmas or any special occasion meal is not to much especially considering the large stay of delicious food you made !! The only suggestion I would make to save money is to use a couple of boxes of boxed Mac and cheese snd make a smaller amount of cheese sauce maybe 1/2 as much and mix in with the boxed Mac and cheese after it’s made and just mix in the additional cheese sauce ! And if you make sweet potato casserole in place of the pumpkin pie you could use the left over puréed pineapple in with the sweet potatoes ! But I think you did a great job with your meal it all looked delicious !! I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones !! 🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@tinyoverlord]

I was homeless for 11 months a while back( and i had two little ones with me.) All i had was a microwave, hot plate, and coffeepot. I had to make thanksgiving AND christmas dinners that year in that terrible motel room we were living in and alllll the food came from dollar tree.(the meat i had to get from family dollar) My girls still talk about now too they say it was really good....however the thanksgiving we had this year now that we're in a house and dont have to eat from dollar tree or family dollar is much better lol. I will say it did force me to become seriously creative tho. The mashed fries was something i did alot lol.i wish i seenbthos channel back then!!!! Theres ppl out there im sure that use these recipes because they have to...not because they want too. So thank you.

[@scottrogue946]

The French Fry to mashed potato hack is ingenious especially for people who don’t like instant potatoes. If you don’t have eggs you can substitute 1/4 cup of buttermilk. Thank you for the video. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@KrystyneY]

Who has buttermilk?

[@newkingdom6750]

Flax seed is good sub for eggs too

[@briannagarrett5022]

I cut up Fry's and use them for breakfast potatoes. You can probably make some potato pancakes as well.

[@newkingdom6750]

@KrystyneY Just add 1 Tbsp of lemon or vinegar to 1 c. milk and that's basically buttermilk. I never buy it:)

[@deeriehs4777]

Girl, your macaroni and cheese is making me drool on my phone and that mashed potato hack with the french fries has blown my mind! You’re so real and down to earth and a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work!❤

[@SarafinaSummers]

OMG! Me too. There was almost a river of drool going past my feet.

[@genevajohnson2378]

I love this video. It's great to see that it really is possible to make a homemade holiday dinner from Dollar Tree.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It was super fun and interesting to do, I probably couldn’t have pulled it off even a year ago, I’ve learned a lot in the past year about dollar tree and being creative

[@janmclain6301]

I can't actually cook anymore (I'm 70 and disabled), but I LOVE watching your videos and reminiscing about when I still could. I always cooked from scratch, like you, and also somehow always managed to wear black when using flour! LOL Please never stop sharing these.

[@historyish7873]

This is inspiring and wonderful. Everyone deserves a Thanksgiving dinner. And this looks filling and satisfying, for body and soul. Bless you for your content. You are helping so many.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! Happy thanksgiving!

[@kathygoforth52]

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[@sherrywyleta3519]

Rebecca for the win! Amazing job! I really like your channel. I love your creativity! Keep’em coming and I’ll keep watching 😊

[@emilybrown3288]

This being $75 makes me so impressed with myself that at my local expensive grocery store called Tops Friendly Markets I got a 5 lb bone in turkey breast for $16.67 and you got ALL the sides free with purchase of turkey breast. I got box of stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, frozen veggies, dinner rolls and even a 2liter and reusable bag. All for around $20 after I bought gravy mix and turkey broth. Fed my family of 3 (and a spoiled cat) multiple meals, and freezing some turkey for soup

[@anniemouse9649]

OMG! I had no idea frozen fries could be made into mashed potatoes. Rebecca, you win the cooking internet!

[@amandagilds681]

It's not all of them, the Dollar tree one specifically haven't already been fried I believe.

[@susanprather5962]

Genius!

[@EeveelutionStorm]

You could also use diced hashbrowns or shredded hashbrowns too.

[@CharlesCooperGetsItDone]

Dollar tree sells actual mashed potatoes in a box/bag, so…?

[@amandagilds681]

@@CharlesCooperGetsItDone yeah but the point of this video was that she was making everything from scratch so these potatoes were as close as she could get to scratch

[@cmariebsa]

I learn so many things from you. Who knew frozen french fries could be used for mashed potatoes? Not I. Thank you for your videos.

[@lauraspicks7114]

me either, can't wait to try it myself !

[@HOOKEMHORNSGAL1978]

I enjoy your videos immensely. I watch them and then I listen to them when I’m trying to relax at night. Thank you for the effort and content. I appreciate you.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so so much!

[@JoyGin222]

Mix in a smidge of Worcestershire Sauce to your Green Bean Casserole. It’s so good

[@eathomelive]

If you don't have that, the original Campbell's recipe uses soy sauce. I do the Worchestershire myself.

[@selkie_dream5039]

For the pineapple mash, you could sub some for banana in banana bread, use in morning glory muffins, or make a modified pineapple upside down cake or cupcakes by mixing with brown sugar & butter and putting in before batter.

[@barbwall3678]

Or a smoothie

[@turniptater1002]

Also spoon over ice cream

[@itsallperfectlynormal9805]

Add to ground chicken with teriyaki for meatballs.

[@colinkaak9874]

I have been cooking for ages, but I always learn some new hints from you! Love the ham roses!

[@QueenNamJi]

$75 is a great price, I got my turkey and ham for free, as well as making pumpkin puree from a free pumpkin and my thanks giving was still over $100, even with sales and bogo deals.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so budget conscious that I sometimes forget what's considered cheap nowadays haha

[@eileengalindo4949]

I was talking with my husband about everything.. told him I’m too pregnant and working too much with having to come home and cook dinner and deal with the toddler, I wasn’t up for cooking this year. we ordered from Cracker Barrel the take home dinner for $150. I told him it was very nice to have everything prepped. If I had done it all I probably would have spent way more than that and still had a lot of prep to do. Everything tasted really good. No dry chicken breast. We might do this again.

[@jlamb199]

​@@DollarTreeDinnersI think a bunch of us felt like we wanted to fly over to your kitchen, take it over like a Brigade of Fairy God People and do of ALL the clean-up for you. ❤😂

[@Tia.H]

I love that idea, @@eileengalindo4949! Holidays can be stressful enough as it is, so anything that can be done to make life easier is a must, even if it's just sometimes. Congratulations on your baby!

[@mamat1213]

⁠@@DollarTreeDinnersyes but keep in mind you spent more bc the challenge was cooking from scratch. If you had just bought potato flakes, prepared pie crust, box stuffing, a can cream of mushroom and green beans, velveeta or box Mac cheese etc you would have saved more than $20. Plus most folks have seasoning, sugar, milk, eggs, butter or flour in the pantry. So it’s possible to make all this for $50 or less! I’m nuts so I did my own list and with the minimal ingredients I came up with about $28 including tax!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Yay! My favorite video meal prepper making a nice dinner with ingredients from my favorite store! You make a person feel good again ( even though times are rough). Thank you!

[@onahealthynote3838]

I love your content so much! Take that mushy pineapple and add brown sugar and use for pineapple upside down cake. It’s actually good with the crushed pineapples. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@TheatreKiller]

You’re the best girl. I have no intention of ever making these, but it’s awesome to see and show you can do anything with limited options

[@Lan..]

Really appreciate this video thank you for posting. Also thank you for choosing to edit it in chronological order as it helps with figuring out the order to do things in (which takes a lot of mental energy for me).

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I thought that might be the case, it’s hard to figure out how to make everything come together at once

[@andreajimenez2895]

Amazing video! I had my boyfriend watch with me and his mouth was drooling! We are recreating every dish 😀 love your channel and the work you put into each video ❤

[@tammiepowell2818]

Absolutely amazing, as always! I’ve said it before but an extreme thank you, Rebecca, for all that you do. You will always be a part of my extended “family” and seeing my dad through his hospice journey. He absolutely loved watching your videos and trying your dollar tree meals. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love that so much Tammie, my condolences always for the loss of your father, I am so glad to hear that my videos brought him some comfort during hospice

[@lindaandrusko508]

Great job Rebecca! The ham roses are the cutest thing I've ever seen. You are so creative & talented. One of the things I copied from you & made was easy mac & cheese from a box, without boiling pasta first. Turned out awesome & so easy. Today, instead of fighting crowds in Costco for my favorite pumpkin pie, I'm going to make an easy pumpkin bread using white cake mix as a base, plus prepping sweet potato casserole, & stuffing. Mashed potatoes will be from the package of instant, & trying out a 1 1/2 pound turkey tenderloin, with turkey gravy of course. I'm cooking for myself, but with all the leftovers, I'll divide meals into the prep containers & freeze them so each meal is enough for just me. Thanks for all the ideas. I got all 13 things on my list today from Dollar Tree. Woo hoo! Easy peasy. :) Happy Thanksgiving. ♥

[@cosmicroyale]

Yay an hour long vid from the g.o.a.t of budget meals ☺️🎉

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It was fun to make!

[@mariadt3212]

Hi Rebecca, I have to tell you how impressed I am with this video. I have watched every one of your videos, but this one is my favorite. You did an amazing job with humble ingredients from Dollar Store. My favorite was the ham roses and the pie. I think the pie just needed a few more minutes in the oven. Again, congratulations, and I can wait to see your next video. God bless you and your loved ones, too. Maria, from CT

[@fabulousfaith6886]

The mash 🍍 would be great thrown into carrot cake. Nice menu!

[@xingcat]

Those deli ham roses were amazing! What a cool trick, even just to use on a make-your-own-sandwich board. I love how innovative all this is.

[@RunLikeHelen-be6sz]

I agree, they would be perfect on a honey bun with a slice of cheese!

[@bluedazz]

"That Lisa Dawn" makes meals from Dollar Tree. I totally enjoyed your effort. Many people could use this perspective. You did a great job. This was a fantastic meal.. Everything looked so very good.

[@LoriFalce]

I love the main-dish adaptation of the charcuterie board meat roses! Super cute and what a way to make an inexpensive product not just acceptable for a special dinner but an absolute showstopper.

[@VernaMarie]

Wow now that is a great way to save. I think the ham roses are beautiful. A pie tip: always cut two slices makes the first easier to get out. Thank you for sharing all of your tips!

[@reneeholt5258]

What a great long content video! It felt like hanging out in the kitchen with you 😊 You're one of the few channels I look forward to watching. My son and I have made some of the recipes you've made or been inspired to create something different. Dollar Tree has always been one of our go-to stores. But you've outdone yourself with this Thanksgiving dinner! Bravo!🎉

[@angel2483]

for an hour long video, very impressed. All chill, relax, like we all are there with you. Looks yummy! This is what we used to do every single year back in the day. And even more stuff to cook. Soo glad do not have to anymore!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wolfie8222]

As someone living in a high income family who really doesn't need this atm, this is such a good and interesting video to watch, thank you

[@stillhuntre55]

THANK YOU! Canadian Thanksgiving is long past, but Xmas is coming and the price of Canadian groceries are skyrocketing so high they are discussing it in Parliament! This is allowing me a huge sigh of relief that I might actually be able to have a proper Christmas dinner. You're a gem for doing all this work!

[@hadiyah212]

Look into odd bunch, they sell the produce that isn't commercially pretty for cheap and deliver it to your door. Like a box with over what's now $100 of fruit and veg for $25.

[@sandy-pf9bb]

What fun! I was so excited that this was a long one. I am alone so this is my cooking with a family for Thanksgiving!! I absolutely loved the ham roses, so pretty!!! I watched you make them with the excitement of a 5 year old. I am going out in early am for groceries - french fries for sure, the price of potatoes is terrible and lately not very good. Such a great idea. Don't be surprised that we make your meals. I've been cooking for longer than I'm telling and I learn something new every time I watch. Thank you for this video. I hope you and those you love have the best Thanksgiving ever. Enjoy knowing how much you have helped others feel that they had an abundant day. One thing that hurts about being poor is feeling a lack of happiness and excitement. Not seeing anything to celebrate. Not feeling poor leads to more gratitude which is of course Thanksgiving. I believe many more people will feel fed, grateful, and full of thanks bc of you. 🙂 (One thought about the dishes: if you had food to eat and people to eat it with, isn’t washing dishes a small price?)

[@ponycyndi1]

If you watched an ad to support Rebecca and her channel, you're the best!!

[@Suzy12678]

Greta job - proves you can do a lot with even dollar tree items. Thanks always!

[@tinablair2206]

Oh my goodness, you knocked it out of the park!!! I love, love, love this! I appreciate the effort that you put into making this meal and this video! I love your channel. You are a rock star!

[@Nylorac83]

Saw them praising your Thanksgiving meal on tv! Work it girl. I’m proud of you!🎉❤

[@marisa3434]

I always have to make sure I’m ready with food when I watch your videos otherwise I end up sitting here starving lol 😅 hi from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love seeing my international viewers! thank you so much for watching!

[@jjuju125]

You are the best with frugality and making it good I swear. Hands down my favorite channel!

[@sharonr.177]

I can't wait to try the ham flowers! I think they would be pretty to serve with a salad!

[@Tamara_D]

Pineapple pulp to Italian ice. Could use a bit of the syrup to sweeten. French fries to mashed, brilliant! Great job!🎉🌟 🏆

[@lynnedavenport3298]

You should be so proud of yourself. That meal looks absolutely delicious!

[@donnablair7504]

So impressed! You were so well spoken and explain things so well. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.

[@crescentmoon374]

the frozen french fries idea is Genius !! and what DO you mean you are always surprised when anyone makes any of your DT meals ? GIRL.... you have a huge following of COURSE we are making your meals !!!

[@mighty_01]

This is an easy process, you made Thanksgiving a simple flavorful meal. Keeping the budget friendly holiday! Joyful!

[@jackpotjenny7525]

I love watching your channel. Awesome how you made Thanksgiving dinner all from scratch. Just wanted to let you know that I didn’t find the video chaotic at all. You do a great job!

[@tinashort9098]

I think it’s just great to see someone as young as you cooking from scratch!! Or cooking at all😂😂. My daughter is older than you, she’s 39, and can barely make boxed Mac and cheese😂. I tried to teach her how to cook but she just doesn’t like it!! My grandkids depend on me for the good stuff!!!😂😂. This video was great!! Who woulda thunk you could make mashed taters outta frozen French fries???!!!!!

[@emmel4fun]

It's never too late, though. I've baked since before my teen years but I learned how to cook in my forties (closer to fifty) and now I love it. I wish I had learned a lot sooner.

[@retroholic5628]

Your daughter sounds like my mom! My grandma is a great cook but my mom never learned or wanted to cook. I, however love cooking and it gives me a sense of pride. Now baking from scratch I can’t do (too exact) so I’m good with boxed cakes and maybe making a homemade topping.

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!🍽 That Thanksgiving dinner was awesome! Im thinking since I don’t have to cook a dinner for family I’d use these ideas so I can make some casseroles for my work week & busy weekends! Your scratch recipes looked wonderful and even tho you had a lot of dishes to wash/scrub, you know all of us here appreciated your taking the time to plan, shop, cook/bake/serve/edit this video!! 🦃 🍁🧡🧡🤎🧡🧡❤️

[@esthermitchell646]

Hello DTD, I couldn't stop watching what a fantastic job you did. You can save money and make a great Thanksgiving meal. You could also double or triple the recipe depending on how many are coming. I started watching you at 3:30 AM because I couldn't sleep. Yes, the supermarket was expensive. I should have gone to the dollar tree. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@ahennigh84]

I absolutely love how attainable you make these dishes! The mashed potatoes hack is brilliant and the ham roses were so beautiful! I love love love your videos!

[@LilTBabyy]

Just came across your KZbin and I’m so happy I did! So simple and looks amazing! I can’t wait to watch all your videos!

[@sandeereyes6854]

I think that you are absolutely amazing I love your content and I have taken several of your ideas I have a Dollar Tree literally next door to my office and I have been making inexpensive lunches thanks to your influence thank you so much for sharing have a wonderful holiday

[@deborasullivan4983]

Everything looks delicious. I love what you did with the ham.❤it's amazing what you make with dollar tree food. I learn so much from you. Happy holidays 🎉

[@katrinaschuster6341]

LETS get this amazing lady to 100k by the end of the year.. EVeryone share with a friend.. she makes being grocery poor taste better!!! Thank you

[@wendoxia]

I don’t know if all these things are going to be leftovers, but I am obsessed with this new viral stuffing waffle situation where you cook your leftover stuffing in a waffle maker and it makes a stuffing cracker and you serve your turkey in potatoes and cranberry sauce, and everything else on top… it looked like a little leftover stuffing, so I thought you might want to give it a try

[@heidieho4470]

Loved these ideas. 🎉. You are thoughtful and funny. Really hope you have many blessings in your life. I look forward to the creations. I don’t shop a lot at the dollar type stores, but I appreciate them more. Mostly buy at Lidl but these ideas translate well ❤

[@olganazario4247]

Wow, I love your dishes and your efforts in showing us all that can be done with DT items. Awesome work, and I truly appreciate this video. Thank you so much. I love your videos. Happy holidays to you, yours and fur baby too....I saw him briefly in the kitchen😊❤❤❤

[@marissatennyson3728]

I love your videos, and watch them faithfully! Your leftover "pineapple mash" could be added to cream cheese, maybe even with some cranberry sauce or relish stirred in, as a yummy bagel or muffin spread!

[@sassykassispages]

I have made many of your recipes! I may not get the ingredients from Dollar Tree but I still make them the same. You are doing a fantastic job and come up with great recipes that create great results! Keep up the good work! Really enjoyed this video. Wishing you and yours a very blessed holiday season! 🎉

[@samg461a]

Honey, that is NOT an expensive Thanksgiving dinner. A lot of people spend hundreds of dollars on thanksgiving dinner. $75 is a great value for everything you made!

[@ryanboselowitz8048]

I watched the whole video and loved it so so much! You do such great things and man you put so so much work into this video!! ❤️

[@helenshack2838]

Rebecca. Next time you shop at dollar tree buy yourself an apron. No more flour dust or gravy stains on your clothes. • Save your pineapple mash for future muffins or add together to make a Banana/ pineapple loaf. That mash can be frozen until you need it. The other option is to add it to a smoothy. ** The ham roses you created could be baked in a muffin tin in order to keep its shape. Excellent job on your thanksgiving meal. Well done. A viewer from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

[@BerryBerry1465]

Yes, I was thinking the ham roses in a muffin tin too.❤

[@pearsrtasty3326]

Team Smooth and Creamy, but it also needs some gravy. Thanksgiving is nothing with out gravy, because you pour it all over your potatoes, and your stuffing and your meat :D I won't be having thanksgiving this year, so this was a nice treat to watch :D Thank you for your video and ideas on how to make a less expensive thanksgiving/christmas meal. To me, christmas is just a repeat of thanksgiving, although, I would make turkey on thanksgiving and ham on christmas. thanks again! #smooth&creamy Edit: $75 usually buys you just your turkey, or ham. That is awesome that you were able to make THAT much food on $75. And feeding a lot of people at the same time. People would be full coming from your dollar tree thanksgiving, that is for sure.

[@reneehenry7448]

Girl, you are awesome! I'm feeling so inspired!! I really want to try the mashed potatoes from fries!! Who knew?!?! And ya know... $75 is not bad for serving 8 people a holiday meal. Happy Thanksgiving Rebecca!

[@qo8175]

You are very articulate and I love your thanksgiving dinner! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤

[@sandicollins4000]

Rebecca, you did a great job on this dinner. I loved your reaction to the ham roses and they looked delicious! The frozen fries to mashed potatoes, genius! Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🦃

[@thriftyandniftyideas4902]

I love all your videos, but I think this is the best video you've made...everything looks so delicious and the fact you made it from scratch is amazing. Those ham roses are so cute!

[@susanwilson1308]

Wow I love your channel. Have been a fan from the beginning. 🥰 . Your creativity is amazing 👌. It's helpful that you show that using dollar tree products is very possible. Especially in these financially challenging times. Everything is just super expensive💰 😪 . I feel like alot of single mom's or single dad's will appreciate all the tips and great recipes you provide. There should be no shame in having to shop at dollar tree. Thank you so much for being so caring. I hope you have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving 🦃🥧 with your family. 🤟🥰. Thanks from Susan Wilson in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 🦃

[@naomisaldana5200]

You’ve outdone yourself! What an amazing dinner ❤️

[@mistiblu9133]

It might not come from the Dollar tree but I am going to make your macaroni and cheese for Christmas and see how they like it. I truly enjoyed your video. I learned something with the french 🍟😂 Happy Holidays 🎄♥️🕊️ If evaporated milk is a $1.25 it is cheaper at the Dollar tree than it is anywhere else...

[@beckymccomas2644]

I really enjoyed, and appreciate, all the work you put into making this video. I would have loved to have been there with you tasting everything. In my lifetime I have made many made from scratch holiday dinners and it can be very stressful. Your dinner looked amazing. The ham "roses" were gorgeous. Thank you so much, again. Praying that you have a blessed Thanksgiving. Much love to you and your family. ~ Becky ~

[@sonyafox3271]

Becky, you’re thinking of the Hillbilly Kitchen!This lasdy’s name is Rebecca not Becky!

[@sharonoldham4374]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make the food and video. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

[@Batya-Grace]

New Sub here! Excellent work in creating a whole feast on a low budget. 🙌 I especially love the Mac & cheese, and mashed potato idea, but everything looks amazing!! The camera loves you, and your down to earth personality with high class look is a breath of fresh air. You are truly amazing at connecting with your audience.

[@diannapianna2333]

I enjoy your videos! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I especially liked the ham florets - so cute. I may have to try doing those. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@charityfaith1474]

I found your channel about a month ago and I’m loving all of your content! You are amazing!

[@lisamr40]

I was so excited to see this video was so long!! I absolutely love stuffing! My mom always made 2, one plain and one that was made with the inners of the turkey (i didn't eat that one, lol)! I congratulate you on an exceptional dinner! The best thing anyone can do,if they're cooking, is to plan and do anything and everything you can do ahead of the actual day. As of today, I have the stuffing, sweet potatoes, pies and green bean casserole all ready to bake. You did a fabulous job. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope you and your family had an incredible holiday! ❤❤❤ btw, loved those ham roses!!🌹🌹

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Love an easy make ahead thanksgiving! I'm also glad to see you all enjoy the longer videos! Happy thanksgiving!

[@somethingoldsomethingnew2199]

The whole hour just flew by! You did such a wonderful job on this video and all of your dishes looked so delicious!

[@rubyjackson5630]

Fantastic video! I have never seen mashed potatoes from French fries but definitely going to try that! When your 66 and hands don't work the way they used too its great to have shortcuts in cooking. Everything looks delicious 😋 You have a great Thanksgiving with family and friends! God Bless! 😊

[@almurry8943]

Your macaroni and cheese looks good. This year I just made mine with whatever cheeses I had in the refrigerator, which was Velveeta, four cheese mexican blend, mozzarella and some smoked gouda. I would have loved to have put in some sharp cheddar but I didn’t have any on hand. I usually keep mild cheddar in the fridge but ran out. The smoked gouda added a nice little zing to the dish. I only used a little but the flavor really showed through. I’d never used it before but just might continue this for next year. I think you did and excellent job with your Thanksgiving dinner made from scratch with Dollar Tree ingredients. But I agree with you, the bacon wrapped asparagus would have been better with fresh asparagus.

[@marymitchell8717]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Great idea with the frozen fries! Also: you should take that frozen pineapple mash and freeze it! You can eat it like shaved ice, or mix it into a pina colada!

[@jenniferlisow2901]

I was looking for someone else to mention Pina colada with the pineapple mash. I bet it would taste delicious frozen.

[@agodlyhome]

Great job. Good price on the meal. You have all those spices leftover, the leftover mayo, the blended pineapple, food enough for many days. DT does sell parchment paper which would be good under the asparagus for easy clean up. Also wondering if the asparagus would be less mushy is wrapped in bacon while still frozen. I am going to make those ham roses for a church potluck, maybe near valentines day. They turned out so beautiful. ❤