EASY EXTREME BUDGET FAMILY MEALS // COOK DINNER FOR $4!

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🤩 I prepped TWO delicious meals for my family with just 💰$8💰 worth of ingredients. Cooking on the cheap doesn't have to be hard, and making inexpensive meals for my family doesn't mean we have to sacrifice all the flavor and nutrition. I know food costs vary greatly from place to place, but I hope these two easy meals give you some ideas for using ingredients that are typically among the least expensive items in the grocery store.
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@OrlaQuirk 2 жыл бұрын

My sister freezes cottage cheese and when it thaws, she says the texture is more like ricotta cheese. My husband calls it "ricottage cheese". She uses it in lasagna, and it is very good.

@lisagee4110 2 жыл бұрын

We grew up with my mom making lasagna with a mix of cream cheese and cottage cheese. Never thought to freeze it I will give it a try.

@ashleys7447 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. My store ran out of ricotta cheese which I prefer in lasagna so I had to buy cottage cheese. Definitely will try this out!

@SuperDman321 2 жыл бұрын

I do that too!! and ricotta is often on discount when close to date and I freeze that too

@carolemcnamara5217 2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of the people who commented before and asked if you could come up with some bean-free meal ideas. And you delivered! I can hardly wait to try both of these recipes. They look amazing. Thank you!!❤️

@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200 2 жыл бұрын

I love mixing green onions and diced celery into my cottage cheese along with salt and pepper. I eat it on a bed of lettuce. One of my favourite quick meals.

@bessiefaircloth6147 2 жыл бұрын

Would you consider doing a video about making and packaging individual freezer meals? What's good to freeze and what's not. Thank you

@megduffy1823 2 жыл бұрын

I love sprinkling a little ranch season in my cottage cheese and dipping carrots in it. Great way to add a little more protein to a snack. We buy the big containers of cottage cheese because we eat it so much.

@zoritsanepenthe638 2 жыл бұрын

Salsa in cottage cheese is really good too

@wendywilliams2160 2 жыл бұрын

Going to try this with Greek yogurt! Hate cottage cheese but I think Greek yogurt would work for us! Thanks!

@debiwillis9045 2 жыл бұрын

I do this with Greek yogurt!

@HolyMusicalAshleigh 2 жыл бұрын

For people looking for a dairy free alternative to the white sauce-a little garlic, seasonings and some butter/margarine (I have used the take out butters from Cracker Barrel or restaurants that bring bread to the table) or some sort of neutral oil and/or olive oil heated up with that pasta and the veggies would be delicious, I’m sure! As someone who tries to eat dairy free for my personal health restrictions, I really appreciate that your bean free recipes weren’t entirely dairy reliant! The skillet lasagna looked so good even before you put your cheesy topping on it!

@fullofblessings4898 Жыл бұрын

This tarot tot casserole was SO good and filling and affordable and quick to make. Thank you for this one for real!!!

@mystyrain2000 2 жыл бұрын

You do what's best for your family food wise. I learned from several other KZfaq bloggers page for Vegetarian/Vegan can take any recipe and change it for what's best for each person. There is always replacements that can be used for Vegetarian/Vegan/Non Dairy etc. I usually write down your recipe's if something my family would like and write the item can be the replacement weather it's non dairy cheese (homemade or store bought) and tofu or meat replacements etc. If something I know my family won't eat in a recipe I just take it out and leave out completely or bulk it up with more veggies etc.

@EmeryShae 2 жыл бұрын

These meals look delicious! Pork sausage is not cheap in Canada. $6/lb is the cheapest I can find it. Dairy is also expensive. Cottage cheese is $5.29 and the mozzarella is $3.49 for a similar size to what you have. These meals come to approx $18 here! Not every one will be a savings here, and that’s ok. It’s still fun to see you get creative.

@AKD822 2 жыл бұрын

To make some dishesmore "meaty" my grandmother would brown her meat and in the drippings would toast some oats. You really couldn't tell. The only reason I know is I asked how she made her chili so thick and meaty.

@gilly2878 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up mixing oats right in when you brown hamburger or sausage, and used to do it when my kids were little as well, to stretch meat further. Oats absorb flavor really well, and “disappear” into the meal. It’s a great way to save money on meals.

@sassycat499 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than cottage cheese and the first homegrown tomato of the season..... love me some cottage cheese 😊

@valentinaminauro352 2 жыл бұрын

I love me some cottage cheese too add some green onion some salt and pepper with that tomato yummy 🤤🖤🔥💣🥂✌️

@louisedillon6797 2 жыл бұрын

I am always amazed how you are able to feed your family on half a pound of meat and half a pkg. of noodles. They must not be big eaters.

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

I watch other youtubers with large families and am surprised at how little they eat - I almost always want to yell " add a salad or 2 more veggies to that meal".

@debiwillis9045 2 жыл бұрын

I agree...some of her soups have about 1/3 of the pot filled...might feed 3...but 6?

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

She does have 3 children and I believe The oldest is maybe 10 so she isn't feeding teenagers but yes that does seem to be a small amount of food. I add water to soups, extra veggies etc to stretch and I am cooking for just one person.

@teresafinnerty207 2 жыл бұрын

try freezing your lunches in silicone muffin cups they pop out nice for ind portions and they take up less room in the freezer. I do it all the time for soups :) ps thank you for the vegetarian version, i usually take out the meat for any meals you make they end up the same. T

@stephaniemorris4410 2 жыл бұрын

I think doing menus based on what your family eats, makes sense. Our family is both gluten free and dairy free, just to name a few things, due to both of our daughters having food allergies. I still enjoy watching what you come up with and often find inspiration from what you have made for your own family and tweak it to fit ours. Thanks for all the videos!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stephanie!

@pameehanson3866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to my mom I grew up eating homeade cottage cheese and it is very much a staple in our diets. I could live on beans but my hubby doesn't really like them, I agree why would you cook things and then nobody would eat it. I like that you do give additional ideas and suggestions.

@angelawhite2307 4 ай бұрын

God has gifted you with many talents. Always blessed in all ways.

@TMCEH 2 жыл бұрын

Last week I made the oven baked creamy Tex-mex pasta meal from the recent 5$ dinner video. It was ridiculously easy and surprisingly tasty.

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know!

@yvonnepalmquist8676 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Mindy! My favorite type of video. Keep these coming!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yvonne!

@homeofjoy2164 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a gem! Binge watching your videos! Learned so much!🥰👍 glad i found your channel!👍👍👍

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you found me! 😊

@marywatkins6798 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos, Mindy. I especially like how you cook on a budget, and how your meals are simple and not exorbitant in ingredients and cost. This is how I cook as well.

@lisaharr1477 2 жыл бұрын

Both those meals look amazing ! I love your idea of making a sauce out of cottage cheese ! Genius !!!! Thanks Mindy !

@sallylastname1319 2 жыл бұрын

I promptly subscribed to your channel when I saw that you saved restaurant packets. True frugality.

@elizabetha3906 2 жыл бұрын

For GF, I typically just swap the pasta for a potatoe or rice and pour the sauce on that for me and kids top their pasta with sauce. Although, since I'm the GF person it's easier because I'm not picky.

@ruthieruef2185 2 жыл бұрын

Yes keep these coming so helpful

@Phxctygrl020 2 жыл бұрын

I never would have thought to blend up the cottage cheese. I will have to give that a try.

@bekkkabby 2 жыл бұрын

I think starchy pasta water is such a magical ingredient 🤩 it really helps transform every sauce!

@valentinaminauro352 2 жыл бұрын

It's the nectar of the Gods😆

@jennyhall6614 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the videos coming, I'm obsessed with them

@pek5117 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking meals Mindy. I like cottage cheese on rice cakes, it was an 80s diet trend my Mom used to do and its pretty good for how simple it is.

@DonnaDoveWinters 2 жыл бұрын

All of these meals looked really good and I would eat them whether or not I was on a budget. Way to go, Mindy!

@_punkybrewster 2 жыл бұрын

Love these ideas! I often forget that I can blend up my cottage cheese to make a sauce when I’m not in the mood for it as a side item - I also like to blend it up and add it to spaghetti sometimes so it’s smooth since some people have texture issues with cottage cheese lol. Thanks for more great ideas!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Heather!

@alexisreeves9266 2 жыл бұрын

I have officially started eating cottage cheese thanks to all your videos 😂😂😂 IT IS SO DELICIOUS!!!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad I could make another cottage cheese lover! It’s a favorite in our house even with the kids.

@laura-id5nd 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I loved this video using similar ingredients to create such different meals and so economically! I'm on a very fixed income and your videos are for real people! Love the idea of using 1/2 the meat and sourcing protein from other things!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Laura! I’m really glad they are helpful!

@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын

I agree too!

@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeMindyMom seriously you deserve so much more sucscribers🥰

@marietamura4534 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of cottage cheese, but I totally think to puree it will definitely work for me. Thanks for the ideas.

@kaykrausman8012 2 жыл бұрын

I love ❤ your extreme budget videos! With prices going up so much now, these videos are truly appreciated 💗

@Jean2235177 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michellegordon1822 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos! One of my favorites on your channel and pantry challenges.

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Pantry challenge coming your way later this week! 🤗

@mandyzepeda5447 2 жыл бұрын

Aldi's is probably the most economical store around. Unfortunately my closest one is 1.5 hours from here. Great job! I'm sure you help so many people on a budget. And people can substitute items for ones that fit their diet

@90Stay 2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! I am encouraged and inspires with these new meals . And just in time for the Christmas season when I’m trying to stretch the budget. Another clergy family thanks you 😘

@JoAnnCarpenter815 2 жыл бұрын

Mindy these recipes are great! Delicious & pocketbook friendly! Thanks so much!

@debiwillis9045 2 жыл бұрын

The lasagne dish looked goid, the other one looked like it needed more sauce. Breakfast sausage, mixed veggies and white beans with chicken broth makes a great soup

@zz-ic6vy 2 жыл бұрын

Omg soo great ideas! Thank you so much! I like that they are kids friendly too

@kathyk9519 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Meals look easy to make. Great ideas for lunches! Thanks for sharing. 😊

@myprepperkitchen332 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so creative! It’s great inspiration! Thanks

@robinswan5831 2 жыл бұрын

I never ever would have thought ot blend up cottage cheese! Genius!

@sharonbates516 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and creativity. I love cottage cheese but hadn't bought it in awhile. Your videos have inspired me to to cook more from scratch, save on grocery bill, and use more cottage cheese, sour cream, and diced tomatoes. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!

@hanginwithjeanna6717 2 жыл бұрын

Mindy I love these budget meals you are making. I know these videos are helping so many people. I have referred your videos to many of my friends ~ times are tough in this area for many. Please keep making them for us. Have a blessed New Year 2022!!!

@mfarley252 2 жыл бұрын

These look good! I’m going to try them both! Thanks, Mindy!

@jgodwin717 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas as always!!! These are perfect for my family 💖

@LouiseLane 2 жыл бұрын

Love these ideas Mindy, that lasagna skillet is right up my alley and I never think to grab cottage cheese but I love it!!❤️

@CookingwithCatLover0330 2 жыл бұрын

That looks so good! I need to try this. Thank you!

@christinehoffman1825 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always 😃

@bonniewilson8509 2 жыл бұрын

$1.85 for a block of cheese is awesome! 200g of store brand, not even brand name would cost me over 4$.

@janeprepper177 2 жыл бұрын

I'm "totally" making that first dish! 👍

@kelliking4449 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas🌸

@marilynking5885 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like this video..simple easy cooking

@datnurse5062 2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand that prices differ from one place to the next, but I still have to say WOW food is cheap where you live!!

@beckysonnier6369 2 жыл бұрын

Both recipes looked tasty. Good job

@virginiamilligan3161 2 жыл бұрын

Will have to make theses. Thanks

@colettemitchell3412 2 жыл бұрын

That skillet lasagna looks so good. Great idea. Thank you!

@gloriapeel6887 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy! Great ideas!

@kathyscrazylife 2 жыл бұрын

This looks so good.

@sylviacramer-roberts5697 2 жыл бұрын

I tried your baked pasta cream cheese chili bean thing from the other day. Delish! It cost about $11 in New Zealand for all the ingredients and I used broccoli instead of carrots.

@Jewelsquiss Жыл бұрын

So $6.93 US Dollars. Since our Dollars are not equal. ❣️😊

@kaleighdior5377 2 жыл бұрын

thank you Mindy! 💖🙈💕 you’re doing great!

@comiketiger 2 жыл бұрын

Great recipe ideas. And again, a great presentation. Thank you for sharing. God bless all here.

@mdketzer 2 жыл бұрын

Both meals looked delicious!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

They were! Thanks, Delline!

@jamiecotant6124 2 жыл бұрын

Getting my husband to eat leftovers is very hard. I think I'm going to start making homemade frozen dinners for him to take to work.

@gwenfrazier7027 2 жыл бұрын

Those meals look great!

@buffiecar 2 жыл бұрын

Yum! Those look great!❤

@nancystevenson3844 2 жыл бұрын

Loved them Mindy!!😀😀

@shannonphillips7602 2 жыл бұрын

I've never eaten cottage cheese. I don't know why. I think it just looks weird but making it into that sauce with the pasta water seems like such a great idea. Maybe I'll get brave and try that. Thanks for the ideas. I know you use your Dutch oven almost every day. I'm pretty sure I'm getting one for Christmas bc I talk about you using yours all the time. A box came today that has the brand on the box. I hope I can figure out how to use it!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

I love mine! It was a hand me down from my sister. 😊

@OrlaQuirk 2 жыл бұрын

You can bake delicious bread in a Dutch oven, too! Happy holidays.

@LWNV 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t use metal utensils in it. I love mine! I use it for everything. Enjoy!

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

I used to think that and would use it in my lasagna mixing in an egg then toss the leftover cottage cheese. One day I tried it on its own and love it. Mix in fruit especially bananas top with Wheat Germ or use Strawberries, Blueberries top with Walnuys or Granola yum yum

@tiffanybramlette6998 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever try it I definitely suggest staying away from daisy brand I don't know why but it's always dry. Which if you ever try cottage cheese you'll understand why it's weird to say that. Personally the 4% or 2% small curd walmart brand is my favorite it's just so good to me.

@rhondawhitmer1538 2 жыл бұрын

Great recipes! Love watching someone who's in my back yard! We live in Mannford on Keystone Lake!! Just found your channel!! So I'll be watching!❤

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos thanks 💘 😊

@derekp6636 2 жыл бұрын

Looks tasty, I've only used the breakfast sausage for breakfast type items...

@kaylamotley7979 2 жыл бұрын

For the skillet lasagna you could also add some Broth and make it more of a soup to go a little further

@eileenmelendez15 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea on the pastas that you made, I'll just change the ground pork for ground chicken or turkey... I'll try the sour cream as a sauce...

@ozpussycat 2 жыл бұрын

Multiply by 3 and that's what Aldi groceries cost here in Australia... still cheap though. Good ideas tyvm

@stuartpierce121 2 жыл бұрын

I understand you're not low carb but your videos do help me. Thanks Mindy Jennifer 😂 I do home health care so I cook. Try to find budget friendly items for clients.

@FriendsFamilyKitchen 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome and perfect recipe with mouthwatering taste! keep going ❤️stay connected😍😍Thanks for sharing ❤.

@kippytx 2 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious

@romanqueen7868 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 🙏 such helpful video I had $10 to last me for a few days I recently tried some of the recipes in your previous videos I ended up making 2 meals that lasted us 4 days. Can you do a video that is rice based pleased. Thankyou 🙏

@ashleystec1651 2 жыл бұрын

yay

@angelamoore3266 2 жыл бұрын

Would like to see some lentil recipes

@michellebrill5328 2 жыл бұрын

That cottage cheese is my absolute favorite.

@traciedye9633 2 жыл бұрын

My kid just walked in and said “that looks good”. I guess I’ll have to try making it.

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

haha! Perfect timing! I hope you enjoy it. :)

@KP-us5pq 2 жыл бұрын

My kids will not eat any type of casserole. I have tried so many times, different things. All the parts they like individually but they hate having everything all mixed together. Makes cooking sometimes more difficult. But oh well I love all your ideas so smart!

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

You could probably make a lot of these “deconstructed” for them. Mix yours together but keep the sauce, pasta, veggies, cheese separate for them.

@kaleighdior5377 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta get on the cottage cheese train 😮‍💨✋

@Vallilg 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like tomato paste. I just don't see the reason for buying paste and then using liquid with it. I just use tomato sauce. It is a lot better for people who don't like the paste. Just a suggestion for those who don't want to cook with it. I also blend up a can of tomatoes if I don't have sauce or need it.

@lizwertz1910 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mindy - I am also a cottage cheese fan. My favorite brand is Daisy as it tastes great without the additives of flavors and gums. Not sure they carry it your area, but if so - you should try it. Also, for a variation in eating cottage cheese you should it with ketchup on the side … that’s right! When I read Ronald Reagan liked cottage cheese that way, I tried it and it’s a great combo - kinda like cottage cheese and tomatoes. 😊

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

We do have Daisy. My favorite brand is good culture. It’s more expensive but super tasty.

@lizwertz1910 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeMindyMom Do not have Good Culture in NE Ohio. Sounds good though. I do like organic food products w/o additives. Truth be told, though, I do eat an occasional fast food sandwich while traveling. Blessings.

@barbhuber7502 2 жыл бұрын

I love Braun’s cottage cheese but if it’s not convenient to stop there I only like the Kroger brand in this area (Dallas/Fort Worth) I like good culture too but Kroger is much less expensive. I’m a cottage cheese connoisseur 😂. Daisy is too dry for me although it would probably work for cooking.

@melindabanning4497 2 жыл бұрын

These look yummy! I . trying to figure out what to sub for the cottage cheese because though I like it I cannot have dairy anymore.

@GrayZiazanne 2 жыл бұрын

Easy meals!!!!! Budget meals!!!!! Single serving freezer meals!!!!! Frozen mixed vegetables for the win!!! Puree-ing ingredients to change texture!!!!! Love it! Thank you for posting this one!!!!!

@beckyhines3814 2 жыл бұрын

About the only beans I like is Green Beans. These look goods.

@kimrector8230 2 жыл бұрын

A can of mushroom soup in that would be good

@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I'm so tired of chicken😆 bought more chicken this morning😐💚

@OrlaQuirk 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend looking up chicken paprikash. I make it using paprika and some smoked paprika. Smoked paprika is more expensive than regular paprika, but a little goes a long way, and it's absolutely amazing. You can make paprikash with whatever chicken is cheapest. I have used thighs and also leg quarters. The smoked paprika will cost a few bucks, but if you like paprika, I bet you will love smoked paprika. I use it often, in hummus and other dishes. I haven't got tired of chicken yet. I make good broth from leg quarters,and use the meat for many dishes. I love a nice cottage pie.

@lisaremy4817 2 жыл бұрын

Look good

@debsthriftytips 2 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of your prices. I’m in South Florida 💰💰💰

@simonalyneenderz3247 2 жыл бұрын

"Mom Shuttle!" Love it!💓 Your lasagna is really a good base for minestrone soup too!😉

@debk3105 2 жыл бұрын

I was going into Aldi this afternoon (Wed, Dec8) and I think I saw you coming out as I was going in. If it wasn’t you it must have been your twin! This was the Aldi in Edmond, OK.

@SeeMindyMom 2 жыл бұрын

Must have been my twin! Wasn't me. :)