$40 Grocery Haul for 3 Adults • Realistic Budget Cooking • Dinner Ideas

Hey y'all! Join me as I take you along to see what groceries we got during a week in April 2024, how much those groceries cost, and what I ended up cooking for my household's dinners for a full week. I purchased my groceries from Food Lion and Harris Teeter, and prices are for Raleigh, NC. Hope you enjoy my little budget friendly grocery haul and that it gives you some meal ideas!
As always, I appreciate you all so so much!
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[@ThatLisaDawn]

Hey y'all! Sorry it's been such a long break between videos. I've had some personal stuff going on and just haven't felt up to getting content out. I'm going on a short trip with friends this week and am EXCITED to get back to getting videos out as soon as I get back! I missed y'all! 💙💙💙

[@geegaw1535]

Good morning. Wishing you the best of everything. Nice to see you. Stay cool.❤

[@Sweetrottenapple]

I am so happy you posted a video!! Have a wonderful weekend with your friends ❤ I hope you gonna get back with full power, and I also hope everything is alright by now :)

[@DLee756]

Hi Lisa! Love you💓 Have a great time! Missed you, too.💓

[@djz5456]

Good to see you back! Another great video! ❤️

[@daisyd90]

Have a great trip!

[@theregoesatenner]

I can tell your kitty just loves you!

[@lelephillip2142]

I love the fact that you are not afraid of seasonings and trying new flavors. I was born in Trinidad (tiny islands off the coast of Venezuela) and when I say I perk up every time I see the spices you use, making sure to season each thing you are making down to your rice, which I even started doing from time to time because my daughter hates plain rice. I love your style of cooking because it is very similar to the way I already cook and it’s simple yet comforting and always budget friendly. Hope you keep this channel going but a long time😊

[@darcyjane8031]

i very much admire your creativity. Coaxing all those delicious looking meals out of humble ingredients IS an ART that you excel in.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much 💙

[@audreyrobles1505]

Truth!

[@karenroberton3290]

Shephards pie is usually lamb, cottage pie is beef. So what do we call pork pie!! 😂😂😂 it looked so good.

[@dwhitman3092]

The sale prices on that meat is unbelievable!

[@karenkaren5013]

Right❤. I would of bought as much as they had and stocked the freezer. So many different meals can be made from the meat❤.

[@laurawilson6389]

Glad to see you again Lisa Dawn.Everyone is going thru something, don't worry we're here.

[@tynaedwards8452]

I love your down to earth cooking videos. So glad you're back.

[@monicapixley7698]

I’ll teach you a trick my sis in law taught me and it’s so yummy and easy..Pork Carnitas With your pork roast.. brown on all sides, then place in crock pot ( slow cooker).. Then LIGHTLY season on both sides with black pepper, and maybe some garlic and onion powder.. Now pour a jar of green salsa over the pork… SEASONING DEPENDS ON YOUR SALSA..cook on low for 7-8 hours.. When done shred with fork.. serve on warm tortillas and cheese.. Yummy.. Also good over rice..

[@bthalsey5943]

If you cook them in muffin tins, (the meatloaf) it’s much quicker and you can store them individually too!! 😉😉

[@sharistafne4632]

Awesome idea, thanks!😁👍

[@daisyd90]

Mr. Kitty needs his camera time! 😄

[@ThatLisaDawn]

He went right back to sleep the moment I was done recording 😂

[@joleenshepherd2090]

Jeez that is one big kitty I first thought you was holding a dog until he turned his head 😂

[@oliviayates9963]

My “kitty” is about that size. She will be 9 in august ❤

[@leighjackson4844]

beautiful kitty loves mum

[@lisahubbard6442]

Quick tip- if you place bread under the meat loaf while baking, it will absorb all grease. You'll be amazed !!

[@coffeebeforemascara]

How in the world did I not know that you lived in Raleigh? All these years! Who knew?. Love your work and especially your creative cooking ideas for super tight budgets. Anyhow, you are way way way way way way way better than me when it comes to yeast or anything past the expiration for that matter, 3 years past expiration? OMG you crack me up. But boy it still was great wasn't it? I should have you lived in North Carolina from seeing that bone sucking sauce on your counter lol.

[@jillgott6567]

You do an awesome job I have weeks I eat say Rice alot during a week or steak 3 times, Spaghetti several meals. It's okay. Saves money. I purchased half a baked Chicken Breast and put together 3 meals that do not need to be cooked, 1 to reheat, and Chicken Salad. I do not skip on my protein portions but added veggies, rice, fruit to the meals so I do not need alot more, yet the meals will be quite filling.

[@anniechapman934]

hey Lisa - would you ever do a Q&A? I think you're the coolest and I would love to know more about you!

[@meloshea7895]

You were missed...hope you have a good time on your trip

[@alishaparsons7473]

Kitties always make the videos better!!! 😻🐾

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I think so too!

[@bekahhhboooo]

I love adding lentils to ground meat to help stretch it! You don't need to soak lentils but it does help with digestion you soak them for a few hours and rinse them before cooking. Helps get rid of some of the tougher carbohydrates that aren't easy of our tummies and cause gas and bloating. 😊

[@sreyes2903]

I literally just said yesterday to a friend that I hope that you are well because it has been so long and here you are putting out a video today I'm so glad that you're going on holiday and I hope that you have a wonderful time bless you and Andrew

[@olganazario4247]

Ms. Lisa, I do appreciate your videos very much. You have given me great ideas. For a single person like myself, I do get inspired by your dishes. When I make myself a bigger meal on weekends, I eat leftovers for 2 or sometimes 3 days. As long I freeze it, I am happy and content with what I prepared. Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your ideas with us all. Hoping Andrew and your Momma are both well and give that sweet fur baby a big hug and kiss from us here in Brooklyn, NY ❤❤😊

[@snuassauns]

If you microwave your sweet potatoes, you dont have to drain and lose any nutrients. I cook 1 large sweet potato for 5 minutes.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I see so many people buying expensive collagen powders and pills. When you poured out that broth… I was like look at that liquid gold! 👍

[@jannifercopley4787]

I use my meat masher, for mashing hard boiled eggs for egg salad, for mashing potatoes, and for mashing up fruits when i am canning jam and fruit syrups. I felt the same way about this tool at first, it was just another tool that would take up space in my drawers. Now i regret not having one sooner. Im so glad i spent a 1.25 on my first one. Its a handy tool in my household and i can't imagine not having one in the future! 😊 Thanks for the content. I look forward to your videos more than any other channels i follow! You are absolutely darling! ❤

[@snuassauns]

I love your recipes!

[@debbiec4224]

I love your 🐈‍⬛ so cute seeing him in your arms. Love it and welcome back. Missed you!

[@btolson66]

Happy birthday Andrew 🎉❤❤ SO happy to see this video today... totally out of kitchen inspiration 😢😊😊 man you got am awesome deal on the pork roasts!! Yummy 😋

[@hiyellagal]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos and your cat is GORGEOUS and so sweet!!

[@lisaabramczyk5121]

I just bought one of those tools and I thought the same thing, but I really like it it chopps up the meat so much finer great for taco meat makes the meat stretch farther.

[@susans9491]

Happy to see you back, I know many of us were concerned for your well being. Great video! If I didn’t know better I’d swear your kitty was a littermate to our grey boy, Dwayne Johnson.

[@xingcat]

I always like these regular, what you make in your everyday life videos. It gives me ideas for my own meals, for sure. Glad to see you back on video again!

[@DLee756]

Hi Lisa! I’m sure like everyone, I’m excited when I see a new video from you. Thank you for the video, & thank you always for the great content! I look forward to it!

[@VioletJoy]

You never disappoint, Lisa. You always make such amazing meals on a tight budget.

[@daisyd90]

Thanks for the inspiration! Im definitely going to try the shepherds pie!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much!! Hope you like it! 💙💙💙

[@nephilimslayer73]

Gidday Lisa. I have cooked pork shoulder in the past, not so much now because I live alone. My favourite way is bone out the pork shoulder (you can save the bones for stock; or ask your butcher to bone it out for you). Make a homemade stuffing (not packet mix). Stuff the meat, roll it up and bind it with kitchen string. Cook as a normal roast with baked veggies, green veggies and pan gravy. A tip for homemade stuffing: save the end crusts (heels) of your bread loaves and freeze them. When you have enough, put them in a small blender to make into fresh breadcrumbs. Mix with finely diced onion, garlic, butter, eggs and a dash of milk if required. Season with salt and pepper. Add any favourite herbs you like, such as mixed herbs, Italian herbs, Tuscan herbs, Herbs de Florence, or sage. To make pan gravy: take your roast meat out of the pan and put it on the stovetop. Using the juices, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of flour. Mix until you get a roux. Then slowly add water while stirring consistently until you get the required consistency. Ad salt and pepper to taste. You can serve as is, or put it through a sieve for a smoother consistency.

[@krisqueen5939]

Good ideas

[@sideshowtink]

Sweet kitty! He's a big boy! All recipes look great especially the lentil meat loaf! I'm going to try that!

[@h_williams1221]

That chili looks FABULOUS!!

[@amyclark9581]

So glad you're back! Your budget meals and knowledge is so needed at this time

[@wendyfletcher6132]

Roasted carrots are amazing… a favorite in my house.

[@ginaforman560]

Dollar General has those water flavor packets too for around $1

[@aliceschmid9697]

Let me suggest justa tbsp of sugar in you chili. It makes ALL the flavors pop.

[@joybeetz8256]

I am so glad to see you. I always look for you. You are the best

[@user-hz8uu1vf1j]

Welcome back Lisa! We missed you !❤

[@dianeshover1465]

I haven’t seen those kind of meat prices ( even during HUGE sale events ) in SEVERAL years in my area🤦🏻‍♀️ Eating well would actually be DO-ABLE if I lived in your area👍 I’m green with envy 🙃🤣 Good to see you back!🤩 Sending blessings from Maine❤️

[@dianacfleming]

I love your pot hanger on the window. Simple but so handy! Great use of space.

[@craftingwithapurpose6479]

I really missed your videos. Glad to see you. Blessings.

[@patriciajones4130]

Nice to see you back! Everything looks delicious! Love your cat!

[@showmenana6768]

Glad you’re back!!! Williams is the best Chili seasoning

[@aliceschmid9697]

Pipe the mashed potatoes onto your shepherd's pie with a pastry bag. Way easier.

[@darcyferrigno]

Missed you Lisa Dawn! And I hope things are going ok (actually I hope you are doing great). I love your down to earth videos with great and practical recipes. :)

[@darcyferrigno]

OMG OMG OMG You mentioned me in the video! I love my meat smasher ( that sounded weird). Love you Lisa!

[@cheryljohnson7838]

Glad you are back. Hope things are better.

[@kayla6952]

Yay love when you post new videos! Sending love from Newfoundland Canada.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

💙💙💙

[@debbiec4224]

I mix brown sugar and ketchup together then place on meat loaf after its cooked for about 30 minutes. Then place back in oven for a few minutes..

[@Jonathan_Taylor]

I thought about your channel today, clicked on it. I guess I didn't miss a lot. Good video! I like to experiment with meatloaf. Yours gave me some ideas.. Thank You.

[@jodiwhite7421]

I was just asking about you yesterday with my niece. Can’t wait to tell her we can watch a new video. ❤❤❤

[@sherrieoday6848]

Lisa missed seeing you and your videos. I hope you’re doing well… and all is ok… big hugs ❤❤❤

[@emilycourson2652]

Yes!!! New Lisa dawn!! Missed this so much. Glad your back. I was legit thinking it was done. So happy I was wrong. Have a good vacation!!

[@audreyrobles1505]

Dang! I wish we had more options for shopping. It seems like you're able to find such good deals. I LOVE your videos. Thank you for making them. Your friend from Georgia. ❤

[@sylviaseri4235]

I add 2 jars of salsa, ground beef, beans, onions, seasonings to make my chili. We don’t like it very spicy. Only mildly spicy. I find the salsa gives it a great flavor.

[@krisqueen5939]

Or even cheaper but still good flavor house brand of Rotel. Also I have found Wal-Mart brand canned salsa that is good but cheaper than the jarred ones, good idea. 😊

[@crabbyresister9194]

Wow!!! I have never seen onions do that! It looks cool. 🎉😊

[@krisqueen5939]

Those onion tops are actually seeds that could be planted and grow new plants. Alaska here, some variety of green onions grown in northern Alaska and the Russian variety do seed tops.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I cut the flowers off shortly after this video and left them to dry and now have TONS of green onion seeds.

[@krisqueen5939]

@@ThatLisaDawn that is fabulous! Also I want to tell you how much I really appreciate you and your videos. Your approach is doable for me as I like beans, I have to learn better about lentils. I don't eat pork but that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy your easy going personality as you cook. I wish you and your household all the best. Do you like pink salmon? 💕🌷💕

[@rosacanisalba]

With the gravy mix you could just sprinkle it directly into your pan (am a Brit, we use gravy powder/granules all the time).

[@amiestafford7340]

Yay! My favorite real cook! Thank you for being you!❤

[@smegilligan77]

Glad you are getting away with friends. Soak up all the encouragement and hugs you can and need.. Reflection and release are good. Forgiveness so you are not held - if needed. Love your videos and your ideas. Good to take care of yourself. Smile when you can. It helps. 🙏 'd for you and will continue by unction. BLEESINGS TO YOU LISA DAWN!

[@tonijones8646]

Yeah. I was just thinking of you yesterday. Have a fab time.

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Thank you Lisa, for letting us peek into your creative kitchen!! 😍😍

[@3l3ments001]

Good to see you back! 😎

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Good to be back!

[@BCGirl822]

Hey Lisa! We missed you! I’m fascinated by your ability to eat such wonderful meals so frugally. I’d love to hear more about how you shop frugally, specifically household items like TP, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc and also, do you 3 eat snacks during the day? I feel like I spend a fortune on household items and snacks alone 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@atlanticalilly]

Love when u post videos, they are always good 😊

[@MustangSally2.0]

Great to see you back, whoo hoo!

[@emilysmalls6508]

Glad youre back! Hope all is well with you❤

[@anakelly76512]

I love your videos. We also have those. We don't use them to hold beans though. Candy. 😂

[@kkandjfischer2903]

I'm with you on that potato math! I always cut way more than needed. Great video Lisa 👍😉

[@pamwalker6284]

My favorite channel posted!! Yay!!🎉🎉

[@emmer_d]

Yay....a new video!!!

[@LucaEuphoria]

You are such a natural at this. Your editing skills are fantastic! Love how you just move right along and get down to business. I subscribed!

[@doughnutzz]

I love that giant cat!

[@happyheart2414]

Lisa I absolutely love the way you cook and so many ideals that you come up with it’s just amazing. Your videos I look forward to but when you don’t post one for a while I really miss them lol I keep looking for a notifications . We keep even seeds from peppers and tomatoes and plant them and then my son-in-law did some asparagus and it worked really well. Glad you put a video out there hope you all have great summer.

[@crabbyresister9194]

Love the kitty! And your videos! 🎉😊

[@Genna.K]

Yay!! Welcome back Lisa!! ❤❤❤

[@VIsionsOfJenna]

So great to see you Lisa!

[@CarolPotts-df6mf]

Nice to see you back!

[@jennifermunn6898]

Yay you’re back!!❤🎉 love your videos! ❤

[@cherylcorley2819]

Glad your back!!

[@mascha9266]

Glad to see you back! Thanks, Lisa

[@asgharakram]

glad to see you back

[@porscheowens556]

I love ALL of your cooking videos ❤

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It all looked amazing! Thank you for the video!

[@Dragons4life0323]

Good to see you’re back. Love your videos and you helped me try homemade flour tortillas. ❤❤thank you for sharing.

[@balamb25]

such a fun video! inspiring as always!

[@victoriasugent6288]

I was soooo excited to see your video post!! Thank, Lisa Dawn!!

[@Ayslhyn]

Your cat is huge, he’s lovely.Makes my smallish moggy look like a little kitten.😊

[@lorita3488]

my favorite use for zucchini: CHOCOLATE ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE Favorite Recipes of the Sutton Families & Friends Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour (unsifted) 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup cocoa 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 cup soft butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. grated orange rind 2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini 1/2 cup milk 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Recipe instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, cocoa, baking, powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. With mixer beat together the butter and sugar until they are smoothly blended. Add the eggs; one at a time, beating well after each addition. With a spoon, stir in the vanilla, orange peel, and zucchini. Alternately stir dry ingredients and the milk into zucchini mixture, including the nuts as a last addition. Pour into a greased & floured 10 inch tube pan or Bundt pan. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn out on wire rack to cool thoroughly. Drizzle glaze over top. Cut into thin slices to serve. GLAZE: Mix together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla; beat until smooth. You can also make in a couple loaf pan and it can be frozen

[@NoTanDiarioChronicles]

Lentils from Target 🎯 yum

[@kellyallin3007]

Girl I LOVE your videos because they are relaxing to watch and you are so adorable !!! Thank you for taking the time to make them ❤

[@merrillquintrell8133]

Welcome back to YouTubing! Looking forward to watching your videos again.

[@MichelleMC6067]

Great to see you again. I miss you're videos 🎉🎉🎉 Have a Great weekend 🎉

[@heathereton5582]

I always enjoy your videos. Have a fun trip!❤

[@papaapple93]

Hey Lisa Dawn this is the first video that I watched on your KZbin channel it won’t be the last video that I watch! I love getting inspiration from watching grocery haul videos I’ve been so inspired from watching them that I’ve been making my own grocery hauls and been loving it

[@widowswatch6610]

Glad you’re back. I hope all is well with you and the family. Good video.

[@ruthlundy4497]

Great to.see you again Lisa ove watching you cook so smart !!.Oh and hello kitty !!.

[@deannesbeautychannel6420]

Yay!! A new video!! 😀