70 Meals For $25 | Quick & EASY Cheap Meal Ideas | Emergency Grocery Budget Shopping

70 Meals For $25 | Quick & EASY Cheap Meal Ideas | Emergency Grocery Budget Shopping | Julia Pacheco

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70 MEALS FOR $25 | EMERGENCY EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET MEAL PLAN | CHEAP DINNER IDEAS Hi there! When you're at the end of your grocery budget, and don't have much left, it might be overwhelming to try to make a lot of meals out of a few inexpensive ingredients. I know, I've been there! That's why I created this extreme budget cooking video! So that when you're overwhelmed, wondering what in the world your family is going to eat, you can make delicious, nutritious meals for cheap! Eating on a budget doesn't have to be boring!! I hope you find a little cooking inspiration. Thank you for watching 🌼
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@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here! Here’s my other grocery budget video eating off of $1 a day: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK2IjaufnNLDfWw.html

@andreahaar60 11 ай бұрын

Did you cook 70 different recipes??? Or did you make 70 servings?

@TheKaity1965 11 ай бұрын

hey Julia what type of pot was the blue pot when you made that tomato pasta

@angelau8438 11 ай бұрын

@@andreahaar60 had to be 70 servings because there is NO way it was 70 meals.

@angelau8438 11 ай бұрын

I though you had some amazing ideas but would love to see you do a video for a larger family and what you manage to come up with for the budget, shopping list and recipes…

@dio1018 10 ай бұрын

YOU , YOU , YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!

@oppa1319 8 ай бұрын

The fact this video is so popular speaks volumes of where we are at in 2023.

@royalcow4840 5 ай бұрын

biggest problem is america is homes have given up the art of cooking bc theyd rather eat out, use the air fryer or microwave.

@ladyayla121 4 ай бұрын

@@royalcow4840 its because its time consuming and because we all work to make sure we have roofs over our heads we dont feel like cooking. I actually like cooking if I have time and energy to do more than work.

@royalcow4840 4 ай бұрын

@@ladyayla121 if some can do it all can. i work 40 plus

@davidortiz3094 3 ай бұрын

@ladyayla121 It is called preparing in advance. People been cooking for thousands of years in worse situations & now people come up with excuses like work. Smh.

@jimmyking92 2 ай бұрын

Because only Americans work so they can't cook, the rest of the world is just sleeping.

@aydinasivertsen8139 Жыл бұрын

Julia, just want to let you know one grocery lifehack: take a minute to put couple of those bags of potatoes on a scale (they always have them in a produce aisle), you might found heavier bags with more potatoes in them. It also applicable to any type of bagged produce!

@jmason1770 Жыл бұрын

Also if product is liquid and you can see thru bottle get the one with most product. Sometimes the bottles are not completely filled.

@Esther-kq7nv Жыл бұрын

Ooooh, great idea!! Thank you! 👍

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That definitely is a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing that and I sure appreciate you watching too🙌🏼🙌🏼

@lisajeter3065 Жыл бұрын

Are the recipes in pdf form , 70 meals ? Where’s the rest of them !

@EmilyGOODEN0UGH Жыл бұрын

@@lisajeter3065 By meals, she means servings. At the end of each segment she put on screen how many "meals" each recipe made.

@kylep3759 Жыл бұрын

You're saving my life right now. I was living off of cup of noodles for dinner, cheap frozen burritos and a piece of toast in the morning for like 2 weeks. Thank you for this vid

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that these ideas can help! I hope things turn around for you soon and thank you so much for watching😀

@TheImperfectReader 11 ай бұрын

Are you able to get food from food pantry or from church?😢

@destinygatez7068 11 ай бұрын

I hope you can get food from a food bank near you. You usually need your ID, and/or a piece of mail to prove you live in the county. (That’s how it is at least for my area). Hope you’re able to get free food. 🥺

@nikolnikol9706 11 ай бұрын

What about health....... Are u ok with a tost in the mornings and frozen burritos

@kylep3759 11 ай бұрын

@@nikolnikol9706 NO

@rachelmiller3532 6 ай бұрын

As someone who averaged $120-$150 a week on groceries, this channel saved me so much money!

@JuliaPacheco 6 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that my ideas have helped, Rachel. It is so easy to spend a lot of extra money at the grocery store. They know exactly what they’re doing when you walk in! Ha ha. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and have a great day💜💜🙌🏼🙌🏼

@chellyberry4434 9 ай бұрын

Im a single person living on my own for the first time learning how to budget for meals and looking for new recipes and this video was incredibly helpful. I love all the ideas and how accessible this is. Thank you.

@JuliaPacheco 9 ай бұрын

I am really so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. And good for you trying to budget. It is not easy, but you definitely can do it. Have a great rest of your week!🙌🏼🙌🏼

@aniconnexx 7 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat.

@joyt458 8 ай бұрын

I love that you did healthy meals as well. Most think that only can eat unhealthy on a budget, but that’s not always true. Great job.

@JuliaPacheco 8 ай бұрын

I sure do appreciate that, Joy. Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your week🙌🏼💜

@lbar9720 2 ай бұрын

I noticed that too.

@katjo71367 15 күн бұрын

Great Value is garbage. Products purchased from Chinese owned American farms. Always with a recall, every week or 2. NO THANKS!!!

@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287 8 ай бұрын

My husband and I are in our 70s and get a little social security..does not go very far ...but have been eating this way for a long time...we found we got healthier with this way of eating. I also make everything from scratch and we have been growing a garden using hydroponics...I did find cumin tastes so good with beans and other foods.

@JuliaPacheco 7 ай бұрын

That’s very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. And yes, making things from scratch would definitely be healthier and less expensive at the same time. I’m so happy to have you here and thank you so much for watching🙌🏼

@YeshuaKingMessiah Ай бұрын

Old Bay is also great for beans

@hbk-yp2vc 11 ай бұрын

Julia, I just want to really let you know that you are making such an impact on people’s lives with these videos. You taking the time to do it, plan it, film it, etc. is helping SO many people, including myself, and I (and countless others) are so unbelievably thankful for you continuing to make these. These are beyond KZfaq videos, they’re lifesaving tools. I see some others on KZfaq trying to do similar videos, but they either aren’t as dirt cheap as these, or they’re not as accessible as your videos, etc. Yours have an insane amount of value, and for that you’re really the only one that I follow for these. I am neurodivergent so cooking is hard and planning meals is hard for me, but the way you structure the videos, show every step, and tailor them to easy/no-stress solutions is so neurodivergent-friendly. Sort of a long comment but I just want you to know how many people truly appreciate what you do and how live-saving it is for many people who are struggling to put food on the table. Thank you!!!

@aHavenForTheLost 11 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. She is truly an amazing KZfaqr ❤

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Well thank you so very much! You have no idea how much that means to me to hear that coming from you. It does take a lot of work and preparation for sure, but I sure do love doing it. And I am so happy to hear that they help you so much. I hope you have a wonderful week and thank you so very much again for your positive feedback🙌🏼🙌🏼

@macysondheim 7 ай бұрын

Life-saving videos? Oh geez.. 🙄

@macysondheim 7 ай бұрын

😑

@annettechandler7218 2 ай бұрын

@macysondheim yes mam....SOME people don't know how to budget or what foods go a long way for the best protein and nutrients Some people don't know how to cook so well....and the last time I checked....FOOD IS LIFE SAVING! SO keep your negativity to yourself (Geez) thank you have a good day!!

@kateymateymusic1 Жыл бұрын

I love your dedication to cooking frugal meals for people. Eating doesn't always need lots of money, it just needs time

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It is a great place to save money. Thank you so much for your positive words💜

@JeremyPickett Жыл бұрын

I also love how the recipes are all real food. The techniques are straightforward. And it isn't fast food with corn syrup, tons of salt, and preservatives.

@theresacustard5131 Жыл бұрын

And planning.

@catrionakilgallon4400 11 ай бұрын

It also doesn’t mean that meals are bland either.

@lindaleelaw5277 11 ай бұрын

And nutritionally balanced ... no cheap white pasta,, mac has preservatives, cheap white bread, ...

@eunicel5964 Жыл бұрын

I know that is true about the generic products. My Ex Husband used to work for Hunt Wesson Foods and one day a week everything they packaged was for the great value brand...same food, same equipment, same employees. Happy Mother's Day to you sweet lady and to all of the other moms in our KZfaq family. Sending love to all of you.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so very much for sharing that, Eunice. I did not know that. And I sure do appreciate your love and support every week here💜💜

@nicoledijkstra7168 11 ай бұрын

The same happens in Europe too. Some stuff that has a name brand and generic do have rhe same ingrediënts in it but onlly a different packaging as they are made in the same place. A friend of my mom once gave us some premade salads as they did get some from their work and there were name brand and store brand salads that we got as a gift

@geegrant7105 11 ай бұрын

Did this today in Southeast US. Only a few items were more expensive in my area, and eggs went down in price. I did have to substitute the hashbrowns with Tater Tots because of stock issues, but I am sure the breakfast dish will turn out just fine! All in all I spent $30.36 so not bad!

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for doing that and comparing the prices. I really do appreciate that! And that isn’t bad. Price is definitely very so much from area to area! I hope you have a great week🙌🏼

@mariocartel544 Ай бұрын

Eggs are over $3 a dozen in my area for white ones lol. Also mac n cheese is $1 a box for generic, almost everything on the list cost more near me, close to double. Still a budget list of groceries in general but still well above $25 here(midwest).

@raez7155 29 күн бұрын

$43.36 in my area for this same exact basket of foods (except enchilada sauce, my Walmart only has the name brand one). I believe we have the most expensive groceries in the US.

@madison8101 11 ай бұрын

Julia thank you so much. My fiancé and I just moved into our new apartment and used up the last of our groceries yesterday. Our budget is extremely tight and we frankly are struggling a bit. You are a literal life saver.

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

I sure hope that these ideas can help, Madison. Congratulations on your new place and I hope this helps with your budgeting needs🙏💜

@damndanim 8 ай бұрын

Hey! How is it going with budgeting?

@TanyaHodges-tp6yw Жыл бұрын

A Game Changer for me is the frozen onion and green pepper bag at Walmart 1.00 I usually get 3 meals from 1 bag… I constantly let my onions and peppers wilt… So now I don’t worry about it 😂

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Exactly! It definitely is a game changer for sure💜 thank you so much for your positive comment, Tanya

@ronnie7100 11 ай бұрын

I throw those right into my meal prep. Epic

@crissirocca6441 11 ай бұрын

I wish ours were only $1.00! Our GV Onions and Peppers are $2.58/bag!

@susansimpson3395 10 ай бұрын

You can chop and freeze your onions and peppers and celery.

@littlelamb6804 7 ай бұрын

At my local market, they sell peppers that are about to go for 99 cents for a pack of 3. I just rinse them, chop em', bag em', and toss em' in the freezer. They last for months!

@Kelsey260 11 ай бұрын

What really made this sweet was the changing of the messages in the back. It takes mental strength to take care of ourselves and cook when exhausted, but you made it so magically simple and easy, and the quotes really lifted me up even though it sounds cheesy.

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

I really do appreciate that positive comment. Thank you so very much for sharing that and yes, the quotes help me every day! Thank you so very much for your loyal support, Alessandra💜💜

@janetspell1396 11 ай бұрын

I’m elderly now, but have been talking to our children and grandchildren about this kind of thing. Things are getting bad in these days/times, so It’s great that there are videos as such that everyone can learn from in hard times. God Bless.❤️

@MsAmyrock 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Julia!! I'm making the breakfast casserole, the creamy tomato pasta, and the black bean sweet potato hash! Just bought my groceries. I needed some groceries/meals on a budget and this video helped me immensely!! I added a few veggies and fruit for snacks and my total was FAR LOWER than it's been in the past few months. I'm so happy I could cry 😂!!

@JuliaPacheco 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I’m so very happy to hear that you will be able to use that many recipes and be able to stay on budget. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I sure hope you enjoy those recipes. Thank you so much for watching🙌🏼

@kaleightompkins2362 Жыл бұрын

The recipe for the potato hotdog skillet reminds me a lot of the “Poor man’s Meal” from the Great Depression. I bet my kids would love that one!

@utspoolup 4 ай бұрын

I love clara's videos and her book. I bought her book back on Feb 2010 (just looked it up), and it was a wealth of info. Literally 12 ingredients are used in her cookbook. But they do make some nice meals. I remember the video of remembering clara on youtube when she passed. Super sad but she lives on in the work she did and that her grandson documented. Hate to say it like this, but we are treading that slippery slope again, and many are going to be trapped on it shortly. Be safe where ever you are. Thanks for the comment. The second I seen the clip on the video I was thinking poor mans meal as well.

@BethCatt-jq6xi 25 күн бұрын

My mother and I used to make the hot dog 🌭 dish and if you don't have hot dogs you can use lunch meat cut up

@NuggetFarm2011 10 ай бұрын

I am so impressed with the meals you made from $25 worth of groceries. I eat a plant based diet, and my family eats a regular diet , so this video is so impressive to me. Thank you for making this!😊

@JuliaPacheco 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback. I’m happy to hear from you and hope that these ideas help you create meals with your specific dietary needs in your family🙌🏼🙌🏼

@astridknops873 4 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say, you're voice is so clear and I can understand you so well. And, I really like the little messages you place next to your cooking. Lights up my day. Thank you for making this.

@JuliaPacheco 4 ай бұрын

I really do appreciate that positive feedback! Thank you so very much for that and I am so happy to have you here. You have a wonderful rest of your weekend🙌🏼🙌🏼

@deericcio3379 6 ай бұрын

Thank you , I had to retire early due to health issues and put on my husband’s insurance costs way more than we expected, we are broke , cutting back , cutting out , I did groceries for 60 bucks this week , for 2 of us, home I can do scratch cooking , it’s 4 days in and we still have plenty of food. ( i shop once a week , I went to grocery outlet, cause I don’t have a car and can walk home from there)

@JuliaPacheco 6 ай бұрын

Good for you! It sounds like you were really trying hard to make things work. I’m so sorry to hear that your health insurance costs are so high now. 🥴 I hope that some of my ideas help and thank you so very much for Sharing what you do!🙌🏼

@amberkyle5167 8 ай бұрын

For those out there who aren't fond of things tasting too spinachy I suggest adding the frozen spinach to the soup at the very end of the cooking process!

@lauraharlow1749 Жыл бұрын

WAY TO GO, JULIA! You teach us all how to push back on high grocery prices and still feed our people well! Blessed week to you and yours! And Happy Mothers' Day! 😊❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Laura! I really appreciate your positive comment and I hope you have a great week💜

@iSupernova_ 11 ай бұрын

After watching this video, I decided to do the same menu, followed exactly. We had the sausage potato casserole yesterday, and it lasted the second day for leftovers! Just made the creamy tomato pasta and wow! Can’t wait for tomorrows meal! Thank you so much for making such amazing meals

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed those meals and that they turned out so well. Thank you so much for your positive comment and thanks so much for watching💜🙌🏼

@iSupernova_ 11 ай бұрын

@@JuliaPacheco Of course! They were delicious and so hearty. I think I’ll also be incorporating lentils more into my meals. I also just made your No bake cake eclair cake and wow! It tastes so similar to the eclair cake from Portillos. Now I can make it at home. You’re a genius!!

@Em0B0yy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, so much Julia! me and my family have been living hard for a couple of months due to some health issues in our family, my parents have already headed to the store to buy the ingredients for the food you've shown. You're helping so many families with this video, i hope life goes good for you in the future

@JuliaPacheco 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. I am really sorry to hear that you will have had such a hard time these past few months. I sure do hope that you enjoy these meals and that you and your sweet family can find peace in being together! Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback. I’m sure your parents are so grateful to have you!💜

@kathear15 Жыл бұрын

Julia, you are gonna save my wallet! We still have about half a month left till payday, and I had to pay the taxes on my land this month. So we're low on money already, and it is a long month. These are great ideas. God bless you, and Happy Mother's Day! 💕 Edit: That sweet potato hash looks so filling yet so light!

@YeshuaKingMessiah Ай бұрын

I would add a can of tuna to it w/the beans-for flavor

@carolynkennedy1083 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day, Julia! Video Idea: Kid friendly lunches! With the summer break coming I'd appreciate the help!

@misstbikini Жыл бұрын

Same please!!!! They gonna drive me crazy while im trying to work

@elizabethernst-mullin4731 Жыл бұрын

With Brinlee helping. Sorry if I spelled her name wrong. :(

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for that great suggestion! And I sure hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too💜💜

@mintbutterfly10 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Favorite not a sandwich lunches would always be a great video idea!

@kaylasullivan5840 11 ай бұрын

@determined2011 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, Julia! I went on a 6-week leave that was unpaid for a surgery. I’m just now getting paid again, but I have so many things to pay. I was worried about getting groceries this week, and this helps me big time!

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry to hear that you had to do that and go through that. I sure do hope that these ideas help and that you were able to make some meals that are full of nutrition too. Have a great rest of your week and thanks for watching💜🙌🏼

@sandralemmens7700 Жыл бұрын

Wow Julia, that is a LOT of food for only $25. Thank you for the tutorial. Greetings from Sandra from Rotterdam.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Sandra! I sure do appreciate your positive comment and thank you so very much for watching all the way from the Netherlands 💜💜My grandma moved to the US from Holland!

@patricemoore2825 Жыл бұрын

Hi Julia !! I love when you take us grocery shopping with you and show us the brand and prices of the items . I love these kind of videos. Thank you 😊

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Patrice! I appreciate your positive feedback about this video. It definitely does help me as I create them💜💜

@blueeyedangel4774 Жыл бұрын

@@JuliaPacheco thank you for a great video!!! I would love too see do a callob with Brooke over at Southern Frugal Momma ❤

@elizabethp2395 Жыл бұрын

You are truly a ROCKSTAR at this, Julia. I'm blessed to have plenty for groceries, but the resourceful mom in me just loves these videos. Your channel is of huge service to so many!

@brianthered Жыл бұрын

My mom was very resourceful like this. I’m the oldest of 6 and she stayed at home while dad did the best he could. Times are a lot better now but god is reminding me. And I think ill be teaching the kids this home econ lesson over the summer.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Elizabeth! That means a lot to me to hear that and I am grateful for your support and positive feedback. It really does help me so very much!💜💜

@littilwood 7 ай бұрын

I'm actually impressed, because you managed this without using staples like rice and all, which also go a pretty long way. I can definitely take these and play around with them to produce meals on the cheap! Thanks!

@JuliaPacheco 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! I sure do appreciate your positive feedback about this video. I sure hope it helps😀

@YeshuaKingMessiah Ай бұрын

A good sub for rice is potatoes Or cornbread on the side Plus eat eggs daily & beans daily U could use pasta for rice too but pasta is like white bread, no nutrition and sharply spikes ur insulin from the blood sugar spike then crash. Insulin, sadly, does not fall. Then u get sooo obese 🥺

@lesilielesilie1662 8 ай бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen a video like this where everything looks tasty to me too! And doesn’t have a lot of cheese or cream (which I’m not a huge fan of)! It’s so calming to watch too! I feel like you’re a friend letting me know how to make something I had in your kitchen and loved!

@SaerBear5 3 ай бұрын

Yes! We are a dairy allergy family and I can make almost all of these with a milk substitute. Fake cheese never works out. What a wonderful set of budget friendly meals for my family ❤

@ElizabethT45 Жыл бұрын

At first I thought you meant 70 dinners that fed four people for $25. Then I realized a "meal" is what I call a serving 😃

@bernadettegreen7134 Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth, I agree with your statement. The recipes sound tasty/cheap, however, one serving is not going to satisfy hubby and 2 growing boys. Guess I'll open a can of store brand applesauce w/cinnamon or as my friend's Mother used up a 20# bag of rice/ vegs/fished locally at Lake Erie. Haven't seen many Asian chubby folks. God bless them.

@harrypotterluva09 7 ай бұрын

I literally just had to pause the video and go to the comments for this. When she said the creamy pasta was 7 meals I was like... how??? This might work if you live alone or for only 2 people but definitely not a family of 4

@7389 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!

@lindabradford9591 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy Mothers Day to you also.

@giannaswafford930 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Happy Mother’s Day to you too ❤

@SheenaAyers Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@sherryluce5780 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.... You as well. 😊

@lisachapman6492 Жыл бұрын

Thank You sweetie, whoever you are and wherever you are. If your mother is still with us I her a happy mother's day as well. She raised you well.

@oscarfelix1952 Жыл бұрын

I finally made one of your recipes. I made the black bean and sweet potato casserole. It was very good, and I topped it off with salsa and sour cream (which I always have on hand) and it took it over the top. I plan on trying all the others too. Thanks, Julia. With the rising prices I really appreciate this.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about that recipe with me and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼

@JAH-iu3yh Жыл бұрын

Sounds delish!

@piedpiperess1474 11 ай бұрын

I topped mine with an over easy egg 😊

@oscarfelix1952 11 ай бұрын

@@piedpiperess1474 Yum! Crowning glory!

@ladyprepper7987 11 ай бұрын

Julia, the way you are helping families during this recession is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas so that Moms and Dads can put food on the table.

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your positive,! I really do appreciate that so much and I’m so happy to hear that these videos have helped🙌🏼

@lovesPaulRodriguez Жыл бұрын

I love when you take us to Walmart to get the groceries. That's really the only place I shop in my small town.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for the positive feedback! I really appreciate that and I’m glad that these kinds of videos help so much🙌🏼

@elainenicholls7648 Жыл бұрын

Julia, first off Happy Mother's Day. You not only made 70 meals. You made 70 AMAZING meals. Thx again girl. You help so many of us. As always ur friend from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback, Elaine! Have a wonderful we can thank you so much for watching💜

@thessalymeteora3789 Жыл бұрын

You are a genius Julia! Because of you and your culinary creations people are staying well nourished in troubling times. Keep up the amazing work! ❤🎉❤

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

You are so very kind! Thank you so very much and I sure do appreciate you watching🙌🏼🙌🏼

@cindy846 11 ай бұрын

Those recipes look great Julia! Potatoes are often so underrated. But they're hearty, versatile, full of fiber and nutrients, and so so good!!!!

@juanar.8046 Жыл бұрын

I make the same Mac-n-cheese with tuna meal, but I also add a can of drained peas. It’s a a good combo.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I bet it is! Thank you so much for sharing your version and I hope you have a great rest of your day💜💜

@lexistangeland2842 Жыл бұрын

I love watching the budget and grocery challenges. As a Canadian in a rural town that's an hour away from a walmart, 2 hrs costsco etc I am always curious to compare grocery prices. I took into account the size of the items you were purchasing. In my town those groceries would cost me $76.60 Canadian or approx. $56.69 USD. I spend approx $175-225 a week on groceries for 2 of us. but i am always looking for more ways to save on the bill so thanks for the great content :)

@lolaola-vw5fp Жыл бұрын

I'm in Southern Ontario and the cost here is absolutely exorbitant... Have you looked into couponing? Apparently there are some great cost saving apps as well. I never really saw coupons here like they have available in the US, but there are websites you can print them off from for free! TikTok has a TON of helpful info too! All the best in these crazy times :)

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for comparing your prices versus mine down here. I appreciate you watching from Canada and I know the prices are so much higher there! I’m glad you have some ways that you are able to spend less. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes too🙌🏼

@macymiller3417 11 ай бұрын

I spend about the same, it’s absolute insane each week. I just really was trying to find budget options and this will help me for sure so I have money elsewhere.

@musthavemoxie 11 ай бұрын

@@JuliaPacheco70 meals for $25, or did you mean 21 meals for $25?

@xdidixx 11 ай бұрын

@@musthavemoxieno 70 is correct but of course some days you’ll eat a bit more but still should be at least two weeks with bigger portions

@jodyjansa3207 Жыл бұрын

My dad makes the breakfast casserole with a biscuit crust! He always uses store bought but it would be super cheap to make your own biscuit dough too!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And homemade is always better than the canned version, Jody. Thank you so much for your positive comment and have a great day🙌🏼💜

@dustyjay4127 10 ай бұрын

We do the onion, hot dog, tater fry too but we also add a can of corn 🙂🙂🙂 so good. My family has made it for decades❤

@laplibrarian6094 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for showing how to take the grease out of your pan with the paper towel--I realize this is sort of silly to comment on, but it's been a total game changer for me. How did I not figure out this technique earlier in my life? I love the mom tips! I literally would try to carefully pour the grease into a tin can (and I didn't save the grease for anything...just let it cool and then threw it out). So THANK YOU! 💕Lindsay

@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын

I know, right?!

@creativelycountry1617 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@jillsipocz3582 Жыл бұрын

I actually do the paper towel trick, I thought it was my secret - but it really works!!

@ceegee1706 Жыл бұрын

Same! Haha, I think of her every time I do it.

@fatcatpaulanne4800 Жыл бұрын

I've started doing it too, lol.

@krystalgarcia3397 Жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos because they also teach me what to do with what I may have already in the pantry and freezer and potentially save me a trip to the store. You’re so awesome Julia!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing that positive comment and I hope you enjoy some of these recipes too, Krystal💜

@krystalgarcia3397 Жыл бұрын

@@JuliaPacheco I absolutely will! The lentil soup is really sounding good and I loved the potato and veggie dish too🩷

@tiffanybowman6403 Жыл бұрын

Julia Pacheco, you are the absolute BEST!! Keep up the good work! I depend on your KZfaq videos for being able to make it these tough days, financially, I mean. So informative and dependable!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I am so very happy to hear that, Tiffany! That makes my day to hear that. I sure do hope you can save lots of money and be able to feel a little less stress nowadays. Thanks so much for your loyal support💜💜

@beverlyhofer5660 Жыл бұрын

Julia, I think this is the best video yet! I LOVE your recipes, and the fact that you do it on such a budget is amazing! Keep these videos coming! You are my favorite!!! ❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Beverly! I really do appreciate the positive feedback about this particular video. That really does help me and it means a lot to me too. I hope you enjoy some of these recipes and thank you so very much for your support💜🙌🏼

@shelleylee8774 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day, Julia! Thanks for more GREAT budget-busting recipes! So easy and good. You are so right about paying attention to 'price per ounce' on products. It is so important with prices so high to get the most bang for your buck, and you knocked it out of the park today!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so very much for your positive comment here, Shelley🙌🏼I really do appreciate that so very much!

@VRonWrites Жыл бұрын

Boxed Mac and cheese and a can of tuna was a lifesaver when my kids were young! So easy and kids love it! My 33 year old son still makes it! 😊

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thank you so very much for sharing that and I should appreciate you watching💜

@cruz5327 10 ай бұрын

Amazing! Can't believe you can make so many meals out of those items. Going to be coming back to this for some meal prep ideas. Appreciate it.

@JuliaPacheco 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much and I sure hope that these ideas do help🙌🏼🙌🏼

@rhonannorvell7900 11 ай бұрын

For the ground beef grease hack to make it a little easier, if you want to get more of it you can hold the meat onto one side of the pan while tilting the pan so the grease slides down and then you can wipe it up

@lesliehunt3841 Жыл бұрын

I make macaroni with tuna all the time, but I add frozen peas into at the end...that's what makes it really good!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for sharing that! My mom would always make macaroni and cheese and serve peas on the side when I was a kid. Have a great rest of your day and thanks for watching, Leslie💜💜

@suebowker7037 Жыл бұрын

Another crazy good array of yummy and well-priced dishes! Thank you Julia! Happy Mother's Day!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Sue! I hope you had a wonderful day as well💜💜

@jennysfarmsweetfarm7726 Жыл бұрын

Great meal ideas! I love that all of these are affordable and not time consuming. These recipes will be great for my teenage daughters to cook when I'm busy on the farm or in the garden this Summer. Thanks and I'm enjoying watching your channel, you've inspired me to be more creative with our meals.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I am so happy to hear that your girls will be able to use these recipes to help you out. It sounds like you are super busy! Thank you so very much for your positive comment💜💜

@nl212ep 11 ай бұрын

I’m surprised at how nutritious the meals are! Everything looks so delicious and I’m excited to make these meals! Thank you!!! ❤

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope you enjoy these recipes🙌🏼🙌🏼

@ashleya6047 Жыл бұрын

So glad you popped back up in my recommendations. Haven't seen your videos in a while. I really needed some new dinner ideas. Thanks for all you do!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

And a very happy Mother’s Day to you too! I’m happy to hear that I popped up for you too. Thank you so very much for watching and have a great rest of your week💜

@ekomomaimm 11 ай бұрын

Subscribe! You won't miss anything!

@ashleya6047 11 ай бұрын

@ekomomaimm I've already been subscribed for a long time. I subscribe to a lot of people, but unfortunately Julia's videos were not showing up in recommended videos for a long time. I get notifications, but sometimes they get pushed down the list pretty quickly and I miss them, now I just tend to search by name to see what's new.

@laurarenta6114 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! Thanks for showing us these meals. Never know when your security can be pulled out from under you. Even great ideas to incorporate into rotation to save a few dollars here and there. ❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That is very true, Laura! Thank you so much for your positive comment and I hope you enjoy these recipes💜🙌🏼

@baus7 Жыл бұрын

This is my plan. To save here and there. I have to do the shopping. If I send my husband for groceries or anything, he spends $250. I just can't do that anymore. 😫

@JAH-iu3yh 2 ай бұрын

Planning to do this next week when my kids are off school. With a box of pancake mix, extra pack of eggs & fruit for snacks we should be good! Thanks Julia. Hope you & your family are well. Happy Easter!🐣

@JuliaPacheco 2 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful! I hope everybody has a great week next week and happy Easter to you too💜💜🌸🌸🌸

@randy_aubergine Жыл бұрын

Julia, thank you for this meal plan. I'll be making all of the recipes this week. The hearty potato lentil soup is stellar!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! I sure hope you enjoy these recipes and thanks for watching too🙌🏼

@littlelamb6804 7 ай бұрын

Try adding some diced carrots to that lenti soup. It is so good!

@GalaxyElfJess Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day Julia, I hope you're doing well and enjoying your day! Thank you for a new video and the tips you included, they will be so helpful for us! If possible, could you do a video in the future showing how you plan out your meals or choose what you're making for the week? I'm super interested in your process with that! 💚

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Jessica! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too. I sure do appreciate your suggestion and thank you so much for your positive, about this video. Have a great rest of your day💜💜

@omaerin3529 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day Julia. I got a bit nervous when I saw 70 meals for $ 25. WHAT! lol Thanks for sharing them (7) with us. I'm sure there are plenty of great meals there, especially for the price. Since there is only 2 of home now it will probably stretch even further. Hope you all had a fabulous time at Disney. Stay well and safe.💞💗

@sallylastname1319 Жыл бұрын

Oh! True. Seventy servings for $25.00. Works out to $0.37 per serving or average $10.00 per meal.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! And we definitely had a great time at Disneyland. I sure do appreciate your love and support💜💜

@yourfavoritebubbe7444 7 ай бұрын

I really appreciate how all these are one pot/pan. They are so simple!

@JuliaPacheco 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much 🤗

@Bubbles703 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I really like these kind of simple recipes and meals. My stomach doesn’t like really heavy meals but these are great for me and I’ll be trying them.😊

@JuliaPacheco 2 ай бұрын

I am happy to hear that. I really do hope you enjoy them!😊

@determineddiva5402 Жыл бұрын

I love when you make budget videos! These are some great recipes that look so filling and hearty.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback! I really do appreciate it and I hope these help💜💜

@BrowneyedGirlmjd Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of layering the lentil enchiladas! So much easier and it will taste the same Without the muss and fuss of rolling them up. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much and I hope you enjoy this recipe🙌🏼🙌🏼

@angelamcinnis2299 9 ай бұрын

You are such a ray of sunshine, keep being you! Thanks for the great budgeting and recipe options!

@JuliaPacheco 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much, Angela! You are so kind💜😀💜

@darlaburnett8666 Жыл бұрын

You always manage to have some very creative menus !! Thank you for sharing your cost savings meal plans with all of us !!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I sure do appreciate that, Darla! Thank you so very much and I sure hope these meal plans help💜

@kims1941 Жыл бұрын

Always buy milk by the gallon and potatoes and onions by the bagful. Much more cost efficient than buying individually. Hope you had a great trip to Disney!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great tip! And we sure did have a great trip. Thank you so very much again💜

@BeaboutitBobby Ай бұрын

Yea

@AlexisDanielle Жыл бұрын

Your videos have really turned me into a Walmart fan!! I'm usually a Target girl but sometimes even their store brand products are kind of expensive so I've realized how much more money I can save if I go to Walmart instead. Happy Mother's day and thank you for sharing your amazing meals with us 💜

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I am very happy to hear that you are saving money! That is the most important part. I love target too, but their prices are definitely higher when it comes to food. Thank you so much for watching💜

@pearit161 11 ай бұрын

You help so many people with these videos!! You are awesome! Thank you❤

@angelicapritchard3468 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this, times are definitely tough for everyone

@JuliaPacheco Ай бұрын

You are so very welcome, Angelica. I do hope that these ideas help and thank you so much for your positive comment💜💜💜

@tinagingrich3039 Жыл бұрын

Julia thank you for your hard work. Your creativity with regular easy to find ingredients is much appreciated!!!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Tina! I really do appreciate that💜💜

@lovebug2207 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day!!!!🎉❤ Thank,thank you,from my heart! I had my back surgery last month and now I’m able to make meals again. I’m sure Hubby will be happy. I calculated all the groceries at $29.72 before tax with the Walmart app. I did have to swap some items but that’s ok. 8 different meals for a total of 70!! I’m excited and going to put it to the test. It’s only 2 of us but we can eat, especially with me in post op and healing. It’s all about portion control and like you said- price per pound. 😊

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I am so very happy that you are able to make meals again and that your surgery went well🙏🙏 thank you so very much for your positive feedback about this video and I sure do appreciate you doing the comparison shopping at your Walmart. That’s awesome! Thank you so much for your support💜💜

@zoefoustanas2410 2 ай бұрын

Always love all of your recipes! Hard to believe these recipes are so budget friendly and full of great flavor!❤

@JuliaPacheco 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 I sure do appreciate that, Zoe!

@NiechoBGC 9 ай бұрын

The paper towel in the skillet to soak up excess oil is brilliant. Thanks to you and your mom for that wonderful trick!

@JuliaPacheco 9 ай бұрын

I will let her know! Thank you so very much🙌🏼🙌🏼

@providencephelps1497 Жыл бұрын

Hi Julia! I made the Taco Stuffed peppers tonight. (They’re from a video that you made a while back). My husband loved them!! You’re just amazing. It was simple but the whole house smelled great. Thank you!❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I am so very happy to hear that! Thank you so very much for sharing that and I’m so happy that both of you enjoyed them so much. Thank you so much for watching💜

@natalijaparadiso7566 Жыл бұрын

Good morning. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms.💐 Thank you for what you do every day, thanks Julia for sharing these wonderful recipes quick and simple and cost friendly ❤ have a wonderful mother's day too ❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Natalija! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day too. I hope you enjoy some of these recipes and thank you so much for your amazing support💜💜

@aries3985 2 ай бұрын

this video is such a blessing to so many!!!! eating my black bean sweet potato hash right now and wouldn’t change a single thing about the recipe!! thank you 🫶🫶🫶🫶

@JuliaPacheco 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am so happy to hear you’re enjoying that meal and I hope that some of these other recipes help too. Thank you so very much again for your positive comment😊

@unclechristhefoodpantryche7959 11 ай бұрын

Hello Im Uncle Chris the food pantry Chef I LOVE what you are doing I help people cook with items from the food pantry we ALL need help these days !!

@wandamcmorris6255 Жыл бұрын

Hello Julia and Macie you have done it again I just love your budget and healthy meals thanks Julia Happy Mother's Day to you and all the Mothers!

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I really appreciate you wishing everyone a happy Mother’s Day and I hope you had a wonderful weekend, Wanda💜💜

@michellehorning2216 Жыл бұрын

Happy Blessed Mother's Day, Julia!💕⚘💗 And to all Moms everywhere! Thank you for these great ideas! I love lentils and often have them when I am out, but never made them at home, so these are definitely going on my list this week, especially the lentil enchiladas! $25 can really go a long way with creativity! Every one of these meals looks amazing and full of healthy options! We appreciate you putting these ideas together for us, Julia! Macie is 1 already!!!! Oh my! 🎉🥳🎊 Happy Birthday, sweetheart!❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Michelle! And I can’t believe she’s one either. Thank you so much for your birthday wishes for her. I sure do hope you enjoy this recipe and thank you so very much for all of your positive feedback and support! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too🙌🏼💜💜

@jaimefialkowski2219 11 ай бұрын

Julia, you’re so pleasant and peaceful to listen to 😊❤

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Well thank you so very much, Jamie! You’re so kind💜

@digitalarteffects Ай бұрын

Love your website! It was so easy to follow the recipes and thank you for providing the grocery list.

@JuliaPacheco Ай бұрын

You are so very welcome! And thank you so very much for your positive feedback about my website.🙌🏼🙌🏼

@jillgott6567 Жыл бұрын

Great prices ! The sausage divided between the two meals comes to $.29/ serving for protein for 1 person per meal - that is Incredible ! ! ! My option would be to cut out the box of pasta & cheese, tuna and can of black beans as you had a good variety of proteins with the eggs, hotdogs, lentils and sausage . I would have then used money saved to purchase more veggies. I no longer purchase Spaghetti Sauce but go for 2 cans of dixed Tomatos with Garlic and Basil. As it heats, I use a fork to mash the diced pieces and add some of Walmarts Spaghetti Seasoning pack and a quarter cup of water. It is delicious . Julie I am always amazed at the meals you prepare and your dedication to family and viewers. Thank you and Happy Mothers Day

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your ideas, Jill! I appreciate that and I also thank you for your positive feedback too. Thank you so very much and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week💜💜

@julialucas1482 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You did a great job of comparing prices and explaining why you chose the items you bought. Thank you for all of your hard work. Happy Belated First Birthday to your little girl, Macie.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so very much for your positive comment. That means a lot to me and yes! These particular videos definitely do take a lot of extra time. Thanks so very much again, Julia and have a wonderful rest of your week🙌🏼💜

@_shannons 12 күн бұрын

I love adding a can or pouch of whatever meat (tuna, shredded chicken, salmon or crab if I got it) to a pot of mac and cheese. Plus stir in some veggies (frozen, canned, left over, whatever, especially greens), maybe some pumpkin or sweet potato puree, really adds volume and nutritional value. My new favorite is to add some of that jarred garden vegetable mix, so good.

@JuliaPacheco 11 күн бұрын

Those are amazing tips! Thank you so much for sharing them and I sure do appreciate you watching💜💜

@Jacy20123 11 ай бұрын

I'm gonna have to implement some of these ideas into my grocery budget now! We are on one income, currently trying to save for a house (and pay off bills), with a 4 month old and this has given me some great ideas. Where I'm from groceries tend to be a little more expensive, but not by too much. Thank you so much!

@JuliaPacheco 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much, Jessica and I do hope that these meals help you in your budgeting. Thank you so very much for your positive comment and I hope that you were able to save money💜🙌🏼

@prettyfacemoe Жыл бұрын

I love that you aren't afraid to add different seasonings. Definitely going to try the potato hotdog meal and the sweet potato black bean meal. So happy I found your channel 😊

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

I am so very happy to hear that you found me too! I hope you enjoy those recipes and welcome to my KZfaq family🙌🏼🙌🏼

@rosej9686 Жыл бұрын

Amazing budget menu, Julia! Well done! Happy Mother's Day! ❤

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your positive feedback and I hope you had a wonderful weekend too💜💜

@Sarah-sn8fj 3 ай бұрын

I just love your videos. What great, easy, healthy meals. Your Peaceful demeanor is so relaxing too

@JuliaPacheco 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much, Sarah. That positive feedback means so much to me and I’m happy to hear that here enjoying my videos💜💜

@EveMathews-ws9bs 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos, thank you, Julia!

@JuliaPacheco 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you so very much, Eve💜💜

@tracywishom9999 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! What some amazing meal ideas and everything looks so good and tasty. Meal number 9, really stuck out for me. I'm going to have to try that one. When I was a child my mother cooked spaghetti with sliced hotdogs. There was 7 of us and we loved that meal. Thank you so much for sharing

@dreamscape405 Жыл бұрын

I never thought of adding meat to my mac and cheese, but I rhink I'll try canned chicken. I also like the breakfast casserole, and the hot dog and potatoes too! These meals look delicious! Happy mother's day, Julia! 🥂

@rebeccaclementz3756 Жыл бұрын

I like to add flavored tuna or chicken pouches to my mac and cheese. Leftover peas work also.

@JuliaPacheco Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I bet that would be good too. I sure hope you enjoy some of these other recipes and thank you so much for your Mother’s Day wishes🙌🏼

@joyblacks3355 Ай бұрын

🌸These meals are so good/healthy and saves a lot of money and time.

@JuliaPacheco Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much, Joy!💜💜

@zorkabiljecki7408 Ай бұрын

I am just amazed how actually you are representing thousands years of Orthodox lent tradition. You know how to prepare food without oil and meat, mostly, and how modest should be our diet, sometimes, at least. Lentils are a discovery!