What’s For Dinner? | EIGHT Easy Budget Friendly Meals | Stay Home and Cook With Me | Julia Pacheco

[@nancymartin3441]

You and your Lil family are just a ray of sunshine...tyfs

[@grammydar3358]

I love watching your videos. I especially loved the pork chops. You have such a sweet demeanor about you that make people want to listen. I can't wait to try so many of your recipes.

[@candebrandow9054]

Thank you! Just a share...In the South we add tiny potatoes to everything from meat to pasta. I have a picante/salsa food processor (maybe 10.00 at Walmart) that dices carrots, celery, peppers, and potatoes so fine that the nutrients are in the recipe but not really visible. I use it for all my recipes and for soups, beans, spaghetti, hamburgers, etc. It keeps nutrition UP and food cost DOWN! Just another thought for saving on food bills. Thank You for the video!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Cande that is such a good idea for inexpensive nutrition! I will keep that in mind next time I head to the grocery store! Thank you so much I love hearing your knowledge (: have a blessed day my friend!!!

[@melissaarchuleta4636]

Love your recipe ideas. I put a package of onion soup mix in my burgers. I sure enjoyed your video thank you.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hey Melissa that is such a good idea I’ll be trying my burgers like that next time! That sounds delicious! Have a great Sunday today (:

[@amandaramsay5934]

I absolutely love sour cream in my chili! Those enchiladas looked so good. I never would've thought about putting sweet potatoes in something like that.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Amanda! I’m also such a sour cream girl! They are actually so good with the sweet potatoes, weird right haha 💜

[@anngarrett2302]

I love this weeks dinners!

[@JAChronicles]

Everything looks so yummy. Especially the pork chops, they look amazing! I always love watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing another week of dinner ideas!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are such a sweetheart I appreciate you so much thanks my friend!! (:

[@JAChronicles]

@@JuliaPacheco you're more than welcome! I appreciate you too

[@TrippingOverParadise]

These look fabulous! I also use a rolling pin.

[@joanwalford1959]

I like how you use a lot of substitutions in your meals as some of us don't meal plan and may not have an ingredient on hand. I guess that's how great recipes are started. Love the potato salad substitution. You're an inspiration as you make the dishes so fun and stress free.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so sweet Joan! I really appreciate the kind words this morning! Have a very blessed weekend my friend (:

[@Ali_lamb]

Amazing this was so good

[@the_kitchn]

wow , yummy , superb recipe ,looks so delicious , like it

[@cheriblossom3777]

I love all these recipes! My kids would like these dinners. Looks so filling. Thank you 🦋

[@JuliaPacheco]

I sure hope they do, Cheri! That is a win-win kids enjoy the recipes for sure. Thank you so much for watching and thank you so very much for your positive comment😉💜

[@MommaFriendly]

Oh wow! The pork chops and potatoes dish looks so good! Very comforting kinda food 💕

[@donnadivis8654]

Hi Julia!!! Wonderful meal ideas! Thx for sharing and keep em coming! You’re a great cook!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much for the kind words Donna! That is so sweet of you. Have a wonderful Sunday night (:

[@IloveLunches]

Everything looks so amazing as always✨💖

[@blupoppy608]

Julia, they really were yummy dishes ...cant wait to make them, so inspiring thank you x

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you sweetie 😆

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

They all looked great Julia, especially the pork chop recipe! I hope y'all have a good week! Thank you for sharing!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Paul! The pork chips were a favorite for sure! Have a very blessed Sunday (:

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Julia Pacheco You're welcome Julia! I love pork chops, so it's always going to be my favorite! Its one of the few things that I can eat now. Thank you and i hope you have a blessed Sunday as well!

[@QueenGoddessYume]

@@PaulDGreen-bu4iz I love pork chops,tenderloin, bacon ,roast. Well I've never met a pig I didn't love. My daughter and I have trouble with our appetites due to chronic pain an health issues. Other than Carnation instant breakfast, tenderloin and potatoes, we aren't very adventurous with food right now. I don't know what your issues are but wish you the best.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Yumeka 'Vadam Thank you! I'm a type ll diabetic so I have to watch what I eat. Good luck to you and your daughter! Thank you for the comment!

[@TheBrilesBunch]

It’s always chili time! 🤣 the lemon chicken looked amazing! Baked beans always seems to be one of our go to sides too when grilling hamburgers/hotdogs.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’ve been craving hot dogs! Seriously I can eat chili everyday haha! Have a good week girl 😊❤️

[@cheritrimble6353]

I have to say I tried your potato salad recipe and I will never use another recipe again. It is fabulous! So flavorful, my family downed it. I love your channel.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You just made my day Cheri, thank you so much I’m so happy you enjoyed it 💜

[@mixedupjo]

Girl you just amaze me. All your food looks simply delicious! Genius putting cocoa powder in the chili. I've done it with beef stew (along with cinnamon) but never with chili. I probably won't live long enough to try all your recipes, but I can make a dent!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are so kind! I need to make a beef stew like that, it sounds delicious (: I hope you had a wonderful day my friend ❤️

[@sheneiaparks4745]

I've noticed you like and keep the dry ranch dressing, putting that in burgers is soooo good.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Wow I can’t believe I didn’t think of that....

[@orangemarigold4594]

Great Meals.Thank you..You should have a cooking show on tv!!

[@jackiesucu2087]

Love the pork chops recipe. It turned out perfect. Thanks

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so glad!

[@tanyaclemons7515]

Loved every meal.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Tanya!

[@CindyKinney]

Hi Julia. I found your channel in my "recommended videos." I loved your recipes so I am your newest subscriber. I look forward to future videos you share with us. Stay well and healthy.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Cindy you are just so sweet to me! I really appreciate the support! Thank you so much! (: have a blessed week!

[@lindachavezw...246]

Ha, I always tenderize my meats with the rolling pin too. Going to try the pork chop recipe. Always looking for something different to do with them. That will be the first recipe I will try. But plan to try them all! Thanks Julia!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You’re so welcome Linda!😀

[@debbowers5769]

Everything looks so good. I don't use a meat tenderizer, even though I have one. I always use my rolling pin or one of my heavier pans. So it's perfectly fine whatever we use sweetie. I think the pan may work a little better for me because there is more surface area to pound the meat to the same thickness. How do you like your citrus squeezer? I love mine, it's so much easier & less messy. Anyway, I really enjoyed this weeks video. (I'm gonna break the bank if I ever get to the grocery store. So many recipes I want to try.) Hope y'all have a blessed week. Oh yeah, give Miss Brinley a kiss from her "stranger" friend!

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’ll try a pan next time that is such a good idea for making the meat even! I love my citrus squeezer it makes everything soooo much simpler (: I gave Brinley a big kiss from you!!! I’m also with you on breaking the bank at the grocery store HAHA!! Have a blessed Sunday Deb!

[@MealsMadeAtHome]

Everything looks delicious! Never a bad time for chili. Lemon butter chicken sounds awesome too! Everything looked and sounded super tasty!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks Kayla (:

[@ellenschram9154]

I had purchased chicken tortellini. We didn’t really like it, as it had very little flavoring. I should have waited fo your response, before I made dinner. I’ve been trying many of your recipes because my husband likes meals with a lot of flavor and little cleanup. He’s an easy person to feed, but, he wants things that he knows he’ll like. Thank you for being here for me!D:

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so so sorry Ellen! Did you see the message where I sent you the video links? I feel bad for you! I hope you and your husband had a better dinner tonight ❤️

[@markloechner9409]

I just like watching her vlogs so much👍

[@patriciapaquette3700]

All of these meals looked so good, especially that pork chop dinner and the lemon butter chicken. I'm going to try the pork chop one first!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You will love the pork chops and the lemon chicken!! Have a great Sunday (:

[@JudithBrummett]

I still use my rolling pin instead of a tenderizer. We live 6 months in sticks n bricks and 6 months on the road in out RV so ALL of my gadgets need to do 2-3 things at minimum. I also made cauliflower rice the other day for the first time and yeah it was great but really does not take the place of rice. We enjoyed it though and the other half of the bag I used for coleslaw. That was a hit as well.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m sure you come up with amazing ideas having to use items with Multi purposes! I agree with you the cauliflower rice doesn’t take the place of normal rice! Have a blessed week my friend! ❤️

[@jerrylewis3806]

I just wanted to say that I made your cream of mushroom recipe that you have in your recipe book. I was just in the mood for some cream of mushroom soup and this recipe tasted exactly like a name brand soup. I don't eat cream of mushroom very often but now when I get the taste for it I will make this recipe and know that the ingredients don't involve any chemicals.

[@JuliaPacheco]

That’s wonderful news! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed that recipe so much and I appreciate you sharing it here, Jerry🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MommaFriendly]

Here and watching, friend! Can’t wait to see what you’re cooking up this week :)

[@Thisisit120]

I made your creamy chicken tortellini soup for lunch and it is delicious thank you for sharing.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed that :-)

[@denisec5786]

I love how u say brown onion

[@katelynskitchen2689]

Okay that lemon chicken looks amazing. Totally going to have to try that one. And that cauliflower rice looks super easy. We both made burgers lol. Yummy meal ideas! I still need to try your potato salad recipe too

[@JuliaPacheco]

Great minds think alike ha! Thanks girl.

[@MommaFriendly]

We add lime to EVERYTHING 🤤

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are such a good friend to me thanks sweet girl.

[@MichelleGayscienceteacher]

Everything looks delicious!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are the sweetest thank you so much! (:

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

So many fun meals Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks my friend (:

[@kellyhodgen7951]

Your food always looks so yummy! I really like the tortellini recipe, it looks like an Olive Garden menu item. And no judgment on your "rolling pin", I made homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch and I had to roll my dough out with a diet Dr. Pepper can! 😂 we gals can come up with creative ways in many thing we do! Thank you for another great video!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hahaha Kally you have me laughing about your Dr. Pepper. You are a smart lady for drinking Dr. Pepper 🤣💜 also seriously that tortellini tasted soooo fancy like Olive Garden! You’ll love it! Have a blessed week my friend 😊

[@elainenicholls7648]

I add a pkg of onion soup mix to hamburger and a bit of bread crumbs to stretch it farther, along with 1 egg.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you Elaine that sounds so good!!

[@mariaraposo2772]

Easy and inexpensive meals and I like the way you just use what you have. Obrigada Júlia.🌹I’m guessing the beautiful dishes are from Portugal???

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Maria!! I appreciate it😊 most of my dishes are from Walmart, IKEA, and TJ Maxx:) have a great week!

[@kiki4795]

New subscriber from Australia 🙂 Loving your budget meal ideas as the cost of food over here is getting crazy so thank you

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Kristy! Welcome to my american videos I really hope you enjoy them! Have a blessed week! 😊

[@jilldecker116]

The tortellini recipe does look AMAzing!!! I’ll try it❤️❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks mom (:

[@nikki4u22]

The enchalada recipe looked really good. I might have to try it. Cool channel by the way!

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are the sweetest Nicole!! Thanks so much! You would love the enchiladas.

[@kristenkerr7126]

I love these recipes!!! Just wondering on the price per meal is that total including the sides for you both?

[@JuliaPacheco]

I’m so sorry I wasn’t very clear on that! It is the total of everything. I do buy a lot of my meats on discount so my prices might be different than in your state!

[@carmelita4855]

I love/need your mixing bowls and baking dishes🥰 super cute!!

[@christeenprice4428]

Thanks so much

[@rhondaking1998]

Hi Julia. Everything looks so good. I love your potato salad recipe, I will try that. The lemon pepper chicken sounds really good, that will definitely become one of our Sunday dinners. I love enchiladas and I love sweet potatoes but never thought of combining them together. I just may have to try that. Nothing wrong about having ‘lazy’ meals. We all deserve to do that. 💞. Thank you for sharing. 🦋🌹

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much! You will go crazy over the lemon chicken it is amazing!!! I’m all about lazy meals over here (: thanks again Rhonda have a blessed day.

[@rhondaking1998]

Julia Pacheco awe, thank you Julia, you too.

[@janiegoodman6301]

It look really good

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks Janie! Such a beautiful name you have 💜

[@anngarrett2302]

Meat tenderizers are overrated the ole heavy rolling pin trick is perfectly acceptable :)

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks!

[@debiterry1940]

As usual everything looked great. I use the same pork recipe, only I use a Crock-Pot and cook a pork roast and quartered potatoes and onions. It's so good. Sometimes you have to thicken up the gravy. Sliced mushrooms are good in it too.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hey Deborah I love sliced mushrooms! That sounds amazing in a crockpot! Crockpot meals are soooo simple, just what I need. Have a safe Sunday night my friend ❤️

[@kristinecongram8234]

Haha...I'm a rolling pin gal too! My mother in law uses the bottom of a beer bottle....gotta love Northern French Canadians 😁

[@JuliaPacheco]

That is so awesome!

[@illflyaway38]

A neighbor of ours used to put crushed Ritz crackers in the hamburger meat with an assortment of seasonings.

[@JuliaPacheco]

I love that idea I’ll have to try it 😍

[@illflyaway38]

@@JuliaPacheco yes! It was delicious! I forgot to mention that he put an egg or two in it to bind everything together. I've also heard that mixing cubes of cold butter into the meat will make it more like a steak burger.

[@juliapacheco5692]

I love your what’s for dinners! Great meatless meal!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks!

[@TheChelseaMarie2011]

oh man! Imma try that pork chop recipe this week!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Girl you’d love them 🥰😊

[@jess_andtheboys]

Everything looks great! Those sweet potato enchiladas sound so good!... Too bad hubby doesn't like sweet potatoes!🤣💜 Great meals, Julia!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thanks jess(:

[@hilltopflowers9934]

Personally think your chicken tenderizer was brilliant!! Looks like it would make less mess. I am going to do it your way from now on. Thank you!!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Aw you are so sweet to me! Thank you so much for your kindness! Have a very blessed Sunday (:

[@RobHaley]

That potato salad looks heavenly 😍😍😍

[@JuliaPacheco]

It was amazing 😜

[@krystellefrancoisbedard856]

Love your video ☺️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much you are so sweet ❤️🥰😊

[@krystellefrancoisbedard856]

@@JuliaPacheco ☺️☺️

[@paulakapsi5983]

Hi!!!I'm from Greece.I ran into your videos yesterday.I love watching you cook all those budget hearty meals.Cogratulations!!!I I would appreciate it if you could tell me in which video the oatmeal baked dish is;can't find it.Thank you in advance .

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Paula you are so kind thanks for being here 💜

[@TrippingOverParadise]

Julia, I’ve been thinking about getting an Instant Pot. I’ve always used a crock pot. Would you consider doing a video discussing the pros and cons of each?

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hey Michelle! I’d be more than happy to make a video like that! So kinda like comparing the instant pot .VS the crockpot? I’ll try to make this video for Friday (:

[@TrippingOverParadise]

Julia Pacheco no rush but thank you so much! I love my crock pot, but I see you and other cooks using the insta pot. 😃

[@justthethreeofus5055]

Which tripod do you use to get the great bird’s eye view in your videos? Love the simple recipes! Love your teal colored pots and pans!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Aw you are so kind! I use the AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag (:

[@MommaFriendly]

Yum cheesy cauli-rice!

[@stuartpierce121]

Love all these. I am doing low carb to lose some weight. I try to think of subs for pasta.thanks Jennifer 🤩❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

I am trying so hard to eat low-carb but it’s really not working for me I think I need to buy better low carb options ha ha 😅😅😅

[@Mrsemptynester]

Hi Julia, I am so glad you are back with your whole onions. There was a girl pretending to be you, but she only used half an onion so I knew she was an imposter. lol. I love onions also. Oh my , all of your meals look so good. Wow those sweet potato enchiladas are perfect for me this week, I have some sweet potatoes and I just did not know what to do with them. Thank you again for all of the great meal ideas, I love having baked beans with my burgers also.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hahahaha!!!! I can’t stop laughing at that!!! I’m back to normal using whole onions!! (: you are so adorable thanks girl!

[@lindajenkins3929]

Sweetie l have used a rolling pin all my adult life (that's the way I was taught) everything looks delicious 😋

[@JuliaPacheco]

Awww you are the best Linda!

[@marthaadams488]

Hello Do you know what to do with Salisbury steak and I don't mean try it like something different with it

[@sara4363]

Those pickles are the best, and I didn't discover them till I moved to the pacific northwest lol ill be sad when we move again and can't find them anymore 😅

[@JuliaPacheco]

Yessss I found someone who love the pickles as much as me! They are amazing girl!!! Thanks girl ❤️

[@QueenGoddessYume]

I was going to ask where you live because I've never seen this brand of pickles. I am definitely a big pickle lover!🥰🥒

[@IloveLunches]

I love my instant pot ✨💖💖💖 I never use the insert for it. I would definitely start using it for sure😃 I didn’t know what to do with it LOL

[@JuliaPacheco]

As thanks so much girl you are the sweetest ❤️

[@CoffeeLuvinrn]

In the chili recipe, what's the cocoa for? Does it give the chili a different taste?

[@JuliaPacheco]

It brings out the flavor of the other spices! Thank you so much for your question and have a great day😀

[@ronita3712]

Would it be possible to get a list of your most frequent staples you use in your recipes? I would like to buy in bulk to make recipe exploring easier. Thanks for your videos! Love them❤️

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate that suggestion and thank you so much for watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jennieoh8543]

My chili is diffrent every time lol i never tried cocoa powder but i have used cinnamon!!! Sometimes i use a can of baked beans ; )... I would never make fun of you!!! gotta do what ya gotta do.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hahaha thank you so much my sweet friend (:

[@pennypedersen6205]

Loving your budget meals. I think you need to add hot sauce or something stonger than pepper you use a lot, for me I love pepper but still alot. For us old folks a lot of salt. But keep up the Good Work.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so much Penny! I will keep that in mind! Great suggestion! Have a wonderful week (:

[@carmenrousseau7815]

What a wonderful family you have and a great looking young husband don’t worry I’m over 77 years old no danger here I have been watching all day and past 2 nights love your channel

[@JuliaPacheco]

Ha ha! Thank you so much Carmen💜

[@shielahhornbeck2046]

My husband loves it when I put chopped onions in his hamburgers

[@JuliaPacheco]

Yes! That is so good when you put extra flavor inside the hamburger meat. Thank you so much for your suggestion. Have a wonderful rest of your week😀

[@TheALife23]

jesus Today i am havinf xorn bbq chicken and Potato salad Sooo yummy

[@JuliaPacheco]

That sounds delicious! Have me a plate haha! Have a great Sunday today (:

[@CoffeeLuvinrn]

I have a great recipe for bake beans 2 large can's of pork n beans 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup bbq sauce 2 table spoons mustard Red pepper flakes Garlic powder Bacon strips on top bake at 350 a couple hours Hope You Enjoy

[@JuliaPacheco]

Sounds great Penny! Thank you so much😀

[@mommaofcutie]

So this sounds crazy but trust me on this. 2 lb hamburger meat 1/2 c grated Monterey Jack shredded cheese 1/4 c bbq sauce (I use Head Country) A few sprinkles of season salt and pepper Mix and form patties to grill. You won’t know the bbq sauce or cheese is there once it’s grilled but it is the best burger we’ve ever had. Let me know if you try it. I’m curious if other people like it.

[@JuliaPacheco]

You are a genius!!!! I’m going to try to make this! This sounds so delicious 😍

[@kathymacgregor8812]

I want to live at your house.. You are amazing!

[@JuliaPacheco]

Thank you so very much Kathy😀😀

[@elizabethshaw734]

Standard Chili powder has no spice. I cannot eat spice do to a geographic tongue. I use 1/4 of a cup of chili powder in my chili and it is yummy and fine. :-)

[@elizabethshaw734]

I wouldn't laugh. I used to use a wine bottle covered with a knee-high nylon to roll out pastry!

[@sandoval0143]

Hahaha why was I disappointed when that tiny piece of onion didnt cook down in da chili🤦

[@christinajames1661]

I am 36 years old and still beat my chicken with a rolling pin. 😂😂 whatever works

[@JuliaPacheco]

Haha Cristina no judgement here!!! 🤣 girl that will be me here in a few years! Seriously simple is best!

[@lesliesaraiva7270]

If you put your chicken breasts in the freezer for about 20 minutes, you'll be able to slice them in half easier. They maintain their shape a little better. Less chance of you cutting yourself.

[@JuliaPacheco]

Hey Leslie! That is what I’m going to do next time! Thank you so much for that suggestion! Have a great Sunday my friend (:

[@denisec425]

Hopefully you got out the beef flavoring that was left in the measure cup

[@kimberlyyoung2580]

Girl I don't even have a rolling pin let alone a meat tenderizer

[@JuliaPacheco]

Haha Kimberly you are the sweetest thing ever!! Thank you (:

[@kimberlyyoung2580]

Aww thanks I try 🤗

[@kimberlynorman2618]

I love you’re cooking, please consider the amount of sodium you’re eating....it’s a quiet killer. I know.