Aldi Frugal Dinner Challenge//32 Meals for $20

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Жыл бұрын

Extreme budget cooking is still possible in 2022 - and one dollar can still buy you dinner! Aldi is still a clear winner when it comes to beating inflation and saving money on food costs. Inspired by a video from Homestead Tessie, I created this frugal meal challenge to spend no more than $20 at Aldi and then create a menu plan to feed my family of four dinner for an entire week. The twist is: no ingredient could cost more than $1.00. Head to Aldi with me and my 18 year old son, Daniel, as we shop and plan meals for under $20.
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@mammavic1 Жыл бұрын

Get the boy some pudding!

@helenmorgan4003 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@mandy3486 Жыл бұрын

And coolwhip to mix with it. I think that's 99 cents at aldi and my kids love that

@ArristonWorthyVFX Жыл бұрын

Lol

@harrychutney4618 Жыл бұрын

I’d rather give him a pounding…

@Tiffycha1982 Жыл бұрын

Yes they had enough to go grab that

@lizadivine3785 Жыл бұрын

Daniel is a natural! He’s got a great personality and laugh! I would have got him the pudding!!

@ellefson1 Жыл бұрын

100% I can't believe she said no to Daniel's pudding request!!!

@MegaBpop Жыл бұрын

Poor kid, I am sure he survived, but hard to say no to that face. ha ha .

@JengiX Жыл бұрын

He's the reason I kept watching - his reactions are so cute!!

@electrodynamicorb6548 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure they got it just not for the camera

@julesann1773 Жыл бұрын

This video is so adorable!!! Daniel has the best personality, sense of humor and public speaking skills. What an amazing and sharp dressed young man! Your 3 sons are impressive. Well done, Hope and Larry!

@NuggetFarm2011 Жыл бұрын

I echo this!❤️

@mostlyirishkevin7928 Жыл бұрын

Adorable! High carbs, low protein. This is a horrible diet!

@julesann1773 Жыл бұрын

@@mostlyirishkevin7928 what about all the beans!? Lol :-) its just meant to show how to stretch $20, not intended to be a sustainable diet im sure.

@NuggetFarm2011 Жыл бұрын

@@mostlyirishkevin7928 when people have little income or are very hungry they need to eat. I personally eat a very high carb low fat plant based diet and lost 40lbs. I am very healthy, way more healthy than most so this isnt a horrible diet. The adorable part is the family working together. This is a frugal channel and they are giving others ideas on how to eat in 2022 on $20. Have some grace!

@mostlyirishkevin7928 Жыл бұрын

@@NuggetFarm2011 I find it unbelievable that you lost 40lbs on a high carb diet. Carbs are sugar and unless you exercise a lot those carbs turn into fat.

@sugarloaf10 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see the finished meals along with these type of videos. Your son is a great teacher just like yourself.

@tammyarnold5976 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@jadedgramma Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@feliciagaffney1998 8 күн бұрын

Yes. I'm surprised we didn't see the meals. I'd like to see their black bean burgers. I'm not sure how they stay together without eggs.

@carollandrum678 Жыл бұрын

I love it when your sons join you!

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have so much fun hanging out with them.

@user-ko2tu3ss3o Жыл бұрын

What a fine man you have raised in Daniel. He is a delight.

@daviddeininger2938 Жыл бұрын

I love Daniel's hat. So fun when he shops with mom. And I bet Larry was running the camera. Good job everyone. Lorraine

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

You are right. When Daniel helps with food videos Larry does the camera work for us.

@Emery-Coffey Ай бұрын

As a family of three (I also have a son) on a tight budget, I find this video so wonderful, inspiring and helpful. I never thought to do such a challenge. I just go day by day, but this challenge is such a novelty, definitely trying it! I usually go for dry legumes, that I buy in bulk, it's more bang for my money, and might get a few veggies for what I save, like carrots, broccoli or some lettuce. So that's my tip for people who want to do this for even less!!!

@kmichaelle Жыл бұрын

“Dont forget the avocado…. Or I will find you” Daniel I like your style! 🥑

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

I had NO idea he was going to say that. It was just too funny not to leave in the video. It was late by the time we were filming in the studio and we were getting a little slap happy.

@pen5532 Жыл бұрын

You can extend that avocado a little bit more by mixing it with a little bit of tomatoes and a vegan mayonnaise inside of a blender and you'll really fluff it up and then you could spread it over a lot more recipes than just slicing up the avocado

@CarmindyOnline 2 ай бұрын

I just found this randomly on my recommended videos and this kid Daniel is cracking me up. He's definitely got the right attitude. Love his energy. Brilliant.

@jennifersanchez4245 Жыл бұрын

Your son is such a debonair, handsome dude! Great confidence and a presence on the camera! We are homeschool (just started) and are so blessed to see the amazing job you have done in your homeschool journey as well! God bless, thanks for the videos!

@jamesbott3788 Жыл бұрын

He looks like an amish though 💀

@kmom452 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbott3788 That's funny I was thinking Frank Sinatra. Haha

@moomoocho1196 Жыл бұрын

You guys should write a Frugal cook book…it would be great! Great video keep them coming…

@melanieveloso82 Жыл бұрын

Yes that will be amazing

@vjl8689 Жыл бұрын

Watching you interact with your son gives me hope that me and my 8 year old will still be close when he grows up ❤️

@lorie_g Жыл бұрын

Daniel has a lot of charisma! He's great on camera. I love this type of video. Thanks guys!

@SarahatTheParmFarm Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video of Daniel’s best tips he has learned from his parents about being frugal. It’s fun to see a young person’s perspective. I learned nothing about being frugal growing up and have learned a lot since being on my own at 17.

@rebeccastanley3152 Жыл бұрын

I am able to feed two adults and two children on $230 per month by shopping at Aldi or Lidl. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Good prices! Love these types of videos. Thanks.

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

Well done! That's a great food budget. Glad you liked the video.

@melissavazquez2953 Жыл бұрын

We have nine children and our monthly grocery budget is $300..I love a challenge and being creative.

@weescotties Жыл бұрын

@@melissavazquez2953 That's amazing you feed so many for $300! Great job!

@davidortiz3094 Жыл бұрын

@@weescotties It can be done. Especially with rice & potatoes.

@melanieroberts2221 Жыл бұрын

I remember in the 80s we spend 150 every 2 weeks on food, cleaners, toilet paper ect. Plus a carton of Marlboros was 5dollars.

@T24780 2 күн бұрын

LISTEN! Im a 30 year old black man, I LOVE. THIS. VIDEO!!! I LOVE how they kept it real and kept their shopping REALISTIC with the store being out of items, the prices of items being raised and then they IMPROVISED!! Not even finished the video yet and just HAD to leave this comment I’m gonna keep watching now!🤫

@UndertheMedian Күн бұрын

Thank you, kindly!

@cgt6497 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed! Great job!!! You and Daniel are a great team!

@carrottopsrgreen124 Жыл бұрын

I love these frugal challenges! You made it extra hard on yourselves with the $1 or less per item requirement. Great job...keep 'em coming!

@karenfaries5056 Жыл бұрын

Daniel is learning so much from you and I love it ❣️

@Mrsmadison45 Жыл бұрын

Love how you both think outside of the box. Excellent job

@emmawilkins5755 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, Daniel is great! I really like the emphasis on being flexible. So many times recently I have been to the store and they have totally run out of what I wanted. If you have a back up plan it is so much easier to deal with.

@RustyRoosterLife Жыл бұрын

Loving all these creative and frugal vegan recipes ideas!!

@HermaeusM Жыл бұрын

I really love seeing your family be so close! ❤ that’s great to see

@danettemckinnon7251 Жыл бұрын

First off I love all of your videos and I love the fact that you add your son to so many of them. He is an extra added bonus.

@lynnchristensen5510 Жыл бұрын

I love and appreciate all the help from your videos. Your family is awesome. I especially love the food challenges with your kids. Thank you

@kathyw.9447 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful, smart, handsome son, Daniel you have! Loved the video!❤️

@samanthabarron8481 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! You guys have great energy. I love that you’re showing people how to make plant-based meals on a budget. I save a lot more money since I started eating plants.

@silviahernandez8949 Жыл бұрын

Great video and the ideas are very smart, thank you all for making these wonderful videos!!!

@shess1640 10 ай бұрын

I Love your son's style, delivery and confidence!!!

@BCGirl822 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq suggested this video and I subscribed within the first few minutes of watching. Such an informative, fun video and I LOVE your personalities!

@angelicanevarez7143 Жыл бұрын

Daniel is so kind. Get him some pudding and his own grocery trip. Great person!

@lola8590 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very creative. The son is very articulate and has a good voice.

@austinianmelim Жыл бұрын

I love this video. So many great ideas. Most of these kinds of video's all make the same ol stuff so I'm glad to see some different ideas. It would have been nice to see all the dishes you ended up or will end up making at the end of the video. Thanks for sharing great great video

@barbchumbley9142 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the interaction with Hope and Daniel.

@almutimkerbell88 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you! I am so happy today, because I've spent less than 30 euros in the weekly shopping! After weeks trying It, I was able to do it! Thank you for the great tips, I always feel like you are cheering on us when we are able to cut on spending money🤗

@sixfigurebookkeeper7588 Жыл бұрын

Ok, that was so fun going with you to the store to see how you shop on a budget and how creative you are to substitute items. I really appreciated being a fly on the wall and watching the process. And wow! Did you get a lot of items for 19.87!!! I’ll watch the rest of the video now…can’t wait to see what you whip up with your ingredients.

@sandymullally4812 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy and just luv ur videos you have so much to offer that helps me though these hard times . TFS!!!!!!!

@heatherj3030 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job! I watched Tessies video when it came out. If I'm remembering correctly, she did get a few things that were slightly over a dollar. So, you gave yourself an even tougher challenge! Way to go!

@ceciliaruns72 Жыл бұрын

Daniel is a gem! 💎 He definitely stole the show! 😁

@Hey_nat Жыл бұрын

So exciting that I found your channel! Very helpful tips, thank you

@Snackboii 5 ай бұрын

The moment this started I knew she was going to give us some good meals!! Love this thank you 😊

@sandrabryan9106 Жыл бұрын

Great team work. Well done!

@jimmiepatrum Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Loved seeing you and Daniel together. I'm not vegan, but I could see how I might add a bit of meat to several of the dishes without increasing the per serving cost very much at all. Thanks very much for this video. I'm now going to watch your Dollar Tree video for more ideas. Diane

@bria2596 Жыл бұрын

First, I am so jealous of your rain. Love this video. Thank you for bringing hope to so many.

@valeried2941 Жыл бұрын

Daniel is wise young man thanks to incredible parents!AmazinG tips! Thank you!

@creativelauri Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic you guys! You're both naturals at being innovative in the kitchen.

@claudiagutierrez7218 Жыл бұрын

I love Daniel's hat!

@lm9753 Жыл бұрын

Daniel has the BEST chuckle!

@gingerludtke8503 Жыл бұрын

The bread- there's your dessert- Bread pudding, the cheapest of cheap!

@cathyeller5722 Жыл бұрын

Sandra Lee's cookbooks come in really handy when your trying to put things together. Her whole cookbooks are about using pantry items together. Kroger has bags of fruits and veggies on shelves in the fresh fruit and veggie part of the store. They are in red bags, I always look there first and make my meals around them.

@stephanieneuber6824 Жыл бұрын

I tried with the Lipton brand onion mix putting it on chunk cut potatoes and roasting them. It was on their website. Really good and kind of comforting which would be nice during the winter months.

@georgewagner7787 Жыл бұрын

MSG?

@rebeccar.7499 Жыл бұрын

I do this too!

@lynnchristensen4439 Ай бұрын

With all the things going on today I needed some comforting videos. I chose this old favorite to see if it will still work. Love you guys❤

@adellababb8150 Жыл бұрын

Adorable! Love that this is a family event! Add the pudding plz. LOVE THE HAT!

@mariahsmom9457 3 ай бұрын

"Hi, I'm here, too" Ha! You all are the nicest, sweetest family.

@SauerPatchGardening Жыл бұрын

There is nothing like spending time with your kids. Love this

@lindag.9429 Жыл бұрын

I have added black beans and drained diced tomatoes and added taco seasoning but it on tortilla shells add cheese, lettuce and salsa. So delicious.

@patriciajacques7653 Жыл бұрын

Great video love these ideas! I wish it would have shown the full execution of the dishes and your family enjoying the meals but I will definitely be taking some ideas from this.

@kathyfranco9372 Жыл бұрын

I also watch ALL of homestead Tessie's videos.. I have learned sooo much from her over the last few years. 😁

@celestejohnson9227 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, The sprouts I keep in my pantry would add the fresh element to many of these dishes.

@Ashleyjohnson397 10 ай бұрын

Loved this video! I would have loved to see the meals made too. Great video. Thank you!

@tbee2653 Жыл бұрын

Please do more of these videos…love them.

@pamp212 Жыл бұрын

Love it! “I will find you” LOL. Avocados are that serious, I agree! 😂

@Tammym44 Жыл бұрын

You two are so cute! I love it! Thanks for helping me save money 🙂

@barb9696 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing Daniel. He has such a terrific smile. Every time the camera was on him I started smiling knowing you were under a grueling task.

@tamaranicoleofficial652 Жыл бұрын

Yassss. I love this video!!!!! Thank you!!!!

@4thefuture3740 Жыл бұрын

This is going to be great, 32 meals, I can't wait!

@lorikuehn930 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your channel and this budget meal challenge was great! I am a vegan and I really liked the idea with the bean sauce, I cant wait to try it. I hope Daniel gets his pudding! :)

@sarahheaberlin3762 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see more videos like this. These are so fun 😊

@joshuaphillips9020 4 ай бұрын

How fun! Was cool to see you and your son Daniel budgeting together as a family! :D

@Cam_vr17 Жыл бұрын

All of these are great ideas! I’m going to have to try making your bean sauce, I’ve never thought of turning them into a purée. I recently went vegan so this is very helpful! Thanks for all of your great money saving advice- I have been watching your videos for about a year now :)

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. The link for the bean sauce recipe is in the video description.

@lizhyrkas3989 Жыл бұрын

I add roasted butternut squash, liquid smoke, garlic and onion powder and it is delicious. My son-in-law (who is not vegan) came home early for lunch one day when I was visiting and yelled up the stairs that he got dibs on it. I also use beans or potatoes to make my soups into cream soups (like asparagus, wild rice, etc).

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

@@lizhyrkas3989 , great story! I love it!

@kakelinga Жыл бұрын

I love when you guys get the kids in on the videos too. I love when Daniel and Hope get in the kitchen and cook together. I am dying to see Daniel and Hope prepare a holiday meal. I would like to see the courses you would both prepare for fancy occasions.

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

Every Christmas Eve Daniel and I do a 4-course candlelight dinner for the family. Every year we pick a different main ingredient and build the dinner around that ingredient. Two years ago it was cranberries. We've also done butternut squash as the theme of the meal. We have a seriously good time planning that meal every year.

@teddibear1850 Жыл бұрын

Never saw your son before. What a fine young man! You are blessed!🙂.

@jessicawarnerenglish6580 Жыл бұрын

Tell me your son is going into journalism...he was born for the camera! Love all your videos

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

He is a teaching assistant for 2nd-4th graders and is studying elementary education. He loves teaching so much!

@bridge7528 Жыл бұрын

Been teaching 2nd grade for 27 years. They are the cutest. They make me laugh and smile every day!

@susankearns9083 Жыл бұрын

Love to watch your videos. Love Homestead Tessie, too

@stevegorkowski3246 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job! Wow,the price for basic canned foods is high. I never noticed the price because I just use the bulk beans I have on hand. When I was at a loss on what to make I always liked the simple 7 ( 7 ingredients or less) cookbook to get good basic recipes to do basic meal plans. I recommend that you try to grow herbs. Plant them with your flowers, they also flower and blend in. I now have herbs in the house drying ready to use all winter long. Home grown herb tastes so much better and adds a more complex taste to basic dishes than store bought herbs. Daniel did a great job!

@Mrsmadison45 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 LOVE ❤ our Aldi it's literally 3 minutes away from our Retirement Ranch......so excited 😊 to see 👀 what you all come up with.

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

Here's a hint: It's all about thinking "outside the box".

@monirice4099 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful videos ❤️

@AEvans36977 Жыл бұрын

Have you guys thought about actually writing a book on frugal living? You have more than enough material to cover the topic. It would be convenient to have a guide people could lay their hands on or reference quickly when they don't have time to watch the videos or are working out their plans. Just a thought🙂

@noeyjade 8 ай бұрын

You have a wonderful family! Sending love from San Diego

@sarahivilla9728 Жыл бұрын

Great Video , Daniel is a natural like his parents 👍🏼👍🏼

@cynthiacondron9397 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your sons in the videos.

@joyfulandprudent Жыл бұрын

Lovely video as always! I always love these grocery challenges. They always motivate me to challenge myself on our budget weekly. Daniel, maybe next time negotiate being paid in pudding for your contribution to the video 😂

@curiouslights7111 Жыл бұрын

My mom always used Aldi onion soup mix to season chicken and it was my favorite 🥰

@andreabeth Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! 😄

@kimberlylholt Жыл бұрын

All of these are good ideal. Its gives folks ideals of what they can come up on their own to make frugal meals. Congratulations

@CFord-wu3in Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! And Daniel did an awesome job too!

@warrior5203 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for Daniel taking the lead and being example among men! Guys! Men have to know what’s going on wit kitchen work!

@traceyobrien8410 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. You quite adeptly showed where the rubber meets the road by being truly realistic regarding our purchasing decisions. Truth and reality are not always easy pills to swallow, but it is still very much what it is. If someone is not willing to change their mindset regarding shopping for basic necessities now, they will experience much more difficulties in doing so going forward.

@traceyobrien8410 Жыл бұрын

You are also showcasing self-control and personal restraint.

@rinserepeat2877 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, you two!!👏👏✌

@lcm4him Жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thank you!! 🌺

@OHerlihy93 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap Daniel is such a natural way to go guys !! I'm so happybi found your channel!

@buttahscotchkisses3133 Жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful. Although I might not be able to purchase the same ingredients for the same exact price, it will still be beneficial in my journey of frugality. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@sal2032 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you!

@lindakelly3164 Жыл бұрын

Great haul for $20! Great job pre-planning!

@lynjaggi7204 Жыл бұрын

I just love your family, guys! Thank you for another awesome money-saving video. And Daniel!…I was rooting for the pudding! …(maybe next time 😄)

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

He's having a great time with all the support in the comments and making his case for why he should have gotten pudding. LOL! The next $20 challenge video he's surely going to put "pudding" at the top of the list.

@lynjaggi7204 Жыл бұрын

😘

@withoutlimitsbudgets Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video and thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to say I’m team Daniel and he needs his dessert L O L. A box of pudding would’ve put you over for sure but it would’ve made Danielle happy I think! Being the fact that your family is vegan and not having to go out and pay the high prices for meat right now is a total blessing! My kids eat a main diet but I am vegetarian so my meals are a lot lower as well but I love the way that you’re doing this and showing that people can eat even a vegan lifestyle even if it’s only for a week it would save them a ton of money in the long run.