Eating for $5 A Day From Dollar Tree

Eating for $5 A Day From Dollar Tree - Day 1 of 7

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Жыл бұрын

$35 Dollar Tree Shopping List
Mixed Vegetables
Green Beans
Seasoning Blend
Beef Patties
Sausage chub
Smoked Sausage
Garlic Bread
Pasta sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Pasta of choice (penne)
Dry black beans
Dry white rice
Corn Tortillas
Mozzarella cheese
Rotel
Vegetable Bouillon
Biscuit mix
Country gravy mix
Taco seasoning (3 pack)
Pancake mix
Hazlenut spread
Soy sauce
Buddy Bars
Spicy Nacho Fieras
Sonic Jello (cherry limeade)
Extra butter popcorn
Lemonade drink mix
Black tea (60 bags)
Day 1 Meals:
Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy
Mix biscuit mix with 1/2 cup of water and make 6 large biscuits. Bake at 400 degrees until brown (10 to 12 minutes). Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat and mix gravy packet with 2 cups of cold water. Pour gravy mixture over sausage and continue to cook stirring constantly until thickened.
Serve gravy over biscuits (2 biscuits per day)
Lunch: Garlic Bread Pizza with Green Beans
Bake 1/2 of garlic bread loaf at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes until brown. Top with pasta sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, if desired you can broil for a couple of minutes to brown cheese on top.
Boil 1 cup of green beans in water and 1 teaspoon of vegetable bouillon until they are as soft as you'd like them to be. Drain and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Dinner: One Pot Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta
Dice 1 of your sausage links, in skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil, brown sausage. Add 1 cup of frozen seasoning blend, 1/4 cup of rotel, 1 cup of penne pasta, 2 cups of water, and 1&1/2 teaspoons of vegetable bouillon. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes stopping to stir twice and immediately recover so pasta doesn't dry out. By the end of cooking most of the liquid should be absorbed and then you can stir in half your can of alredo sauce and heat through. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Snacks for the day: 1 pack of buddy bars, and some spicy nacho Fieras

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@cindyclark9145 Жыл бұрын

I’m a 75 year old widow and social security doesn’t stretch too far with today’s grocery store prices. This video has been a blessing to me. I will try my local Dollar Tree and see if I can duplicate your meals. Thank you.

@joandavis5111 Жыл бұрын

@@daniellejames8028 ii

@PixieyDust Жыл бұрын

I love KZfaq! Wish it was around when I was raising my kids. I'm 53 and also on a tight budget!

@laurac5451 Жыл бұрын

Walmart gets pretty close if you can't find it in your dollar tree

@laurac5451 Жыл бұрын

Aldis are only in cities with a bi!lion people

@oyeme538 Жыл бұрын

@@laurac5451 I live in rural area and we have 2 Aldis within 20 miles of each other. As to when I was living in California big city area we didn’t have any near by but we had 99¢ store everywhere.

@allyrooh3628 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know who might not know this, The dollar tree marks down the meat in the refrigerator fairly often. Last week when I went they had 24 packages of turkey hotdogs marked a quarter each, they had some of the smoked sausage as well. I know hotdogs are not the ideal meat, but they fill hungry bellies. Just make sure you freeze them when you get them home so they don’t go bad. This is a really good video!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Good tip! I never see any mark downs at my store, not sure why, maybe I always miss them 🥰

@freefoodchef7939 Жыл бұрын

That's great! I didn't know that. I always check DT clearance bins when I find them. One time I scored a big stash of two different kinds of delicious granola marked down to 25 cents for each package. They were displayed in a shopping cart right inside the front entrance with a big clearance sign. I bought just a few at first, because I didn't want to be greedy, but when I went back a few days later almost none of them had sold, so I took that as an okay to buy all the others. The clerk said they were relieved because they were pretty close to being thrown out if they didn't sell.

@allyrooh3628 Жыл бұрын

They are happy when you buy them all! They just wanna get rid of it

@beccasteele6874 Жыл бұрын

Hot tip! 🎉

@anniecox650 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip I didn't know they mark things down!

@michael2B Жыл бұрын

You may not know it, but your example is a light unto others and that is a blessing.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that so much! 🥰🥰

@stac1126 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I just found your channel today. You inspired me to not spend my last $40 on a grocery order and just check what I have on hand and get creative. So, thank you for saving me from spending $40 today.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

that's amazing! I hope you come up with some fun new creations! :)

@ameliastelmach148 2 ай бұрын

I've squeezed out my tea bags for 50 years. I still do and always will. Who says not to squeeze them out? Another great video!

@MsKristi42 Жыл бұрын

My experience has been that I don't need to actually use more tea bags, I just need to steep it longer. This really works, and I don't overuse tea bags this way. I hope this helps some people.

@simplypatti6705 9 ай бұрын

YASSS!

@cmacski4066 7 ай бұрын

The gravy is probably cheaper by making it with flour, milk, salt, and a lot of pepper!

@leahr9038 Жыл бұрын

I just found her channel and in comparison with other budget meal type channels, hers is by far my favorite. She's relatable, makes QUICK, easy, and appetizing looking meals. Many of the budget meal channels expect us to soak beans overnight, simmer the next day for 45 minutes, refrigeraterate, then incorporate it as a meal in the coming days but yo who has time for all that?? Love this channel. Please keep it coming. I have a picky kid and she's been watching them with me and saying, "oo I wanna try that!" 🤯 God bless you

@briandfallon74 8 ай бұрын

Very much agreed! Or, they use 18,542 “pantry” ingredients they had “on hand”

@Ross516 7 ай бұрын

Or they buy something for $30 but claim it's *actually* only 1.37 or something because that's all they used in the meal, she includes the price of the whole item

@SMElder-iy6fl 7 ай бұрын

I use my crockpot a lot because I tend to forget what I left cooking on the stove! I have a small crockpot I found for $10 which is very handy for making small amounts.

@LM-lr9kx Жыл бұрын

For anyone who might not know this. Gravy is just flour and milk. I prefer to brown my flower just a bit for a browner gravy but just add milk to flour on the stove and you'll get the same gravy you made here. Add salt and pepper and sausage. But you can buy a whole bag of flour and container of milk and make weeks worth of gravy for like 3 dollars vs buying on packet for a 1.25. if your on a budget budget I thought this would help.

@angeldranbauer4802 Жыл бұрын

was just getting ready to say the very same thing! Plus you can use the flour and milk for other things as well!

@carilynn2120 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say this too! No hate on the post by any means, but for a buck or two extra she'll get more for her money!

@Aw-ns1qx Жыл бұрын

Do you make a rue first?

@carilynn2120 Жыл бұрын

@@Aw-ns1qx I do

@THEHORSELOVER235 11 ай бұрын

Flour cost more than 2 dollars n so does milk

@nope_n0pe Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful to families or people living in food deserts. It’s not uncommon for a Dollar Tree or another dollar store to be the only store for miles, where food is sold, or along bus routes. I have made tea in my coffee pot many times, then pour in a pitcher with ice and put in fridge.

@michellegreen4743 Жыл бұрын

for real! I'm in Oklahoma and I have seen hundred-person towns in the middle of nowhere that will still have a dollar general!

@nope_n0pe Жыл бұрын

@@michellegreen4743 Yes! Exactly. I drive a lot and I won’t see jack for miles, but I’ll see a Family Dollar or Dollar General.

@user-oe6wq7pu8d 5 ай бұрын

I'm in a food desert in a medium size town with 2 dollars trees 2 dollar general and 2 Aldi. And that is the most convenient and accessible places to buy food. There are others but not as accessible and more expensive. Unless you can get to a free pantry.

@Sweetrottenapple 11 ай бұрын

Sausage gravy is not a thing in Europe where I live but I made it from scratch (we have nothing like that american sausage or the gravy packet or the biscuit mix), and it is one of the best tasting and filling breakfast food I've ever eaten. Just lovely.

@hellooutthere8956 10 ай бұрын

How did you make sausage and biscuits then?

@Sweetrottenapple 10 ай бұрын

@@hellooutthere8956 There are millions of recipes on the Enternet :) that is how. Sausage= ground pork meat+herbs and spices what y'all call "gravy" is a simple besamel sauce made with the grease and meat of the sausage. Your biscuits are the most simple soda bread's small form. Easy as it is ;) Oh and the first sentence was " I made it from scratch." Maybe you should learn to read by the way. Or simply imagine a world where there are no more instant packets and instant food and frozen crap. Will you starve to death my darling?? Or learn how to cook :D

@user-hb7ps1gv9x 10 ай бұрын

We have to cut open link sausages and cook them and your biscuits are what we call scones which we make them from scratch.

@Tazzie1312 7 ай бұрын

@@user-hb7ps1gv9x Scones and biscuits are not the same thing!

@anti-ethniccleansing465 6 ай бұрын

I’m American and similarly I picked up a staple breakfast from England when I visited, because it was so mindblowingly delicious, filling, and fast/easy to prepare. Baked beans on toast! I’m so grateful to the guys I stayed with there that made it for me, introducing me to the meal. It’s just fabulous. Our baked beans are a bit different in the states than they are in England though, but both versions are delicious to me.

@LP-qf6ue Жыл бұрын

I hope you realize what a wonderful light you are! Your compassion and understanding towards people who may not be in the best situation mixed with your brilliant ideas... what a blessing! Thank you for making and sharing your videos, and I hope you keep on doing so!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@dreamweaver3406 4 ай бұрын

Try your local senior center- most have a good meal served for $3

@user-pj4lh9ly8x Жыл бұрын

A little trick on the french bread pizza. Slice a small amount off the bottom so that it can sit flat - save those pieces, dry them out and make bread crumbs in a food processor or a baggie with a rolling pin or heavy skillet - those can stay frozen for many months and then you have fresh bread crumbs for a future recipe :)

@prettymagnoliasj Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@PixieyDust Жыл бұрын

Or you can chop them up into squares and use them as croutons on something!

@mommadee9128 Жыл бұрын

Or toss cubed into a skillet with a little oil, salt & pepper, garlic powder for croutons. Yummy!

@mandysimmons2769 Жыл бұрын

I don't like crusts ( on anything ) so I cut them all off and make my husband croutons for his salads later. Bravo!

@bethenecampbell6463 10 ай бұрын

Alternatively if you're in a hurry to make and eat your French bread pizza roll up some foil to put along the sides so it doesn't roll around. Top and bake. Eat.

@jillgott6567 Жыл бұрын

The water used to cook the green beans could be used to make a soup with the black beans. Great video !

@mindibun8160 Ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos SO MUCH. Not just for ideas for cooking, but your voice is relaxing. Ive made so many of your recipes and my dad is like, "idk how you do it while on disability income! your food is always SO GOOD!!" lol

@traci1022 Жыл бұрын

Budget stuff aside, i love the simplicity of your recipes and all the ones I've tried so far are great. Plus, your videos are soothing and i love watching. You rock.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! 🥰

@prettymagnoliasj Жыл бұрын

YES! I agree. As a busy mom of two who also is self employed, I try to find the easiest possible recipes to make at home

@jeanineruby 11 ай бұрын

@@prettymagnoliasj I sure wish KZfaq had been a thing when I was a young mother. I would have LOVED staying home making cooking videos for KZfaq. But alas the iternet was very new when I was raising my kids so I ended up working for other people. But now I'm retired and kids are all grown so I can experiment with cooking.

@Meredythe 7 ай бұрын

I love how calm and relaxed you sound throughout the video. I watched another youtube budget cooking channel and the lady on there always sounds nervous and in a rush. Great recipies too!

@okbookgirl Жыл бұрын

If you live in a sunny and warm climate you can put your tea in a glass pitcher and set it outside in a sunny area ( or inside in a window that gets full sun). Leave it for a few hours and you get a tea that is smoother. Kind of like ‘cold’ brew coffee.

@arroscinpollo Жыл бұрын

Love me some sun tea, lol can't wait for it to be warm again!

@cinemagirlxoxo Жыл бұрын

I miss sun tea 😥 It's not a thing in the south. But I remember out west, you go outside and just see everyone's little pitchers sitting on their porches/walkways or balconies. 🥰

@Sunshineonmymind714 Жыл бұрын

@@cinemagirlxoxo I don’t know where you are in the south, but 20 years ago when I was a little girl, my grandma in southern Louisiana made sun tea all the time. Sun tea was also popular with my dad’s family that live on the gulf coast of Alabama.

@ville666sora 9 ай бұрын

Yep. I live in Pennsylvania and this is the way my grandma made her tea throughout the summer.

@Rollergirl601 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let you know we started making our tea with the flavored lemonade packets now. But we dump a packet into about 24 oz of straight tea. So good! Also if you add a little baking soda to your tea while it’s brewing it takes any bitterness out and keeps your tea clear. I add a 1/4 tsp for 8-10 cups of water.

@2abbaking 2 ай бұрын

Your recipes are a godsend. I love saving money and being creative in the kitchen

@janets132003 2 ай бұрын

Good variety to things, not just meals but snacks and drinks too!

@rudysittig2343 Жыл бұрын

I love that you are now putting the recipes and instructions in the description, please keep doing that and thanks. Love me some liver mush.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will! I’m always learning and adapting to what’s most helpful 🥰

@cindymoon24 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion: use some of the peppers and onions (seasoning blend) on the pizza.

@rolsson1693 Жыл бұрын

You’re do god’s work! ❤ Thank you. You’re helping so many people. Cheers 🥂

@ikeikerson7329 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks great. That sausage Alfredo surprised me too I didn't think it would be bad or anything it just looked really good. I enjoy this type of videos very inspiring keep at it. I would like to see more hotel room cooking. Well thank you again for providing this content.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

It was! My videos always mirror my life, so anytime I’m on a hotel I’ll be sharing hotel meals 🥰

@michellewilson6249 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm from down south. You brew the tea. On a boiling small pot of water. Steep the tea. You can go as long as thirty minutes. But my granny done it a lot longer. She put baking soda in. That is kill the bitterness of the tea. Pour in a big jar or container. And then pour in two cups of sugar. Or more if you like it sweet. Really sweet!

@tinamariebartley8675 Жыл бұрын

I love all of your recipes and also what you represent. You’re helping people like myself to shop and cook what they can afford and also how to make it enjoyable!!!! I can’t wait to try this one!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad! I hope you enjoy it 🥰

@tinamariebartley8675 Жыл бұрын

I’m making the sausage gravy and biscuits right now!!!! So Sunday breakfast is ready!!!! You rock!!!! 💗👍🏻🌸

@carriecollis424 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I recently was out on SSDI disability. My income is about 1/4 off what it was!!! I’m dying trying to pay the bills I already had before I was disabled. There’s no money left for food!!! This is going to help me so so much!! Bless you!!❤

@margueritewebb8893 9 ай бұрын

Made through biscuits and gravy for dinner tonight... 20/10 baby!!! OMG sooooo good!! I will definitely make it again and again. 👍❤

@benjaminwagner8141 8 ай бұрын

Single dude in my twenties. Totally gotta try these

@sarahdoanpeace3623 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your content! Lovely, well paced, well lit, informative, nicely filmed, friendly, approachable and engaging! You’re fun and also beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful (& relaxing) videos; keep ‘em coming! ❤️

@ourquirkyquartet9314 Жыл бұрын

Yes! The tea can be stronger if you are going to serve it poured over a cup of ice. Great meal ideas - thank you :)

@thatcanadianmom Жыл бұрын

I wish our dolllar tree in Canada had a cold/ frozen section! This is amazing ❤

@ladydebrawelland1538 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It would be such a game changer wouldn't it?

@shannonhudgins Жыл бұрын

for future reference 3 regular tea bags = 1 large tea bag Boiled tea can taste bitter, I've always preferred heating the water, and steeping the tea bags the way you did it, though I usually just boil water on the stove top (I'm 46, lived in the south for 44 of them)

@darlenem4940 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found your channel. I also watch Lisa Dawn. She does weekly food planning from dollar store too. These days we need more of these videos. Thank you for the new dinner ideas too

@tynaedwards8452 Жыл бұрын

Lisa Dawn is so great too. I love the meals she makes with leftovers and clean the freezer out videos.

@sonyavincent7450 Жыл бұрын

Love Lisa Dawn and her giant cat!

@cynthiaweston767 Жыл бұрын

About 7 years ago when we had gotten a Dollar Tree right across from the Publix store ,I'd go there first to find the Dollar deals,back then the frozen section had brand-name items.The best score I got was the marinated lemon chicken chunks on the stick for grilling ,you got 4 in a package,they were delicious on a bed of yellow rice n a side of broccoli. I actually fed 4 adults for $7 ,cheapest dinner party ever.It wasn't a party ,but in a way it was,when you can share food with friends .I love Dollar Tree n don't mind that they went up a quarter but I do mind that everything is way smaller now.

@nancyevans5502 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you, products are a lot smaller portions.

@auntshel Жыл бұрын

I remember that. They were really good.

@cynthiaweston767 Жыл бұрын

I almost had a stroke today when I bought my Chock Full of Nuts coffee ,I've been paying $6.99 for it n that was only 3 weeks ago n today it was $11.49

@opaltaberna6817 Жыл бұрын

Smaller is the word, I had bought cookies but when I saw the new packs I passed . Also our store had only a few boxes of various frozen things, so again passed.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 7 ай бұрын

So the Buck & A Quarter store rly went up a lot more than 25c. ALDIs did this with their herbs and it was prelockdown in 2020. They made the bottles a lot smaller. I was sooo sad. They had rly great buys before. The pkgs have gotten ridiculous in all the stores, the last few yrs. The gouging is so constant there’s not much left of me to take that bite out of anymore! 😢

@matthafer2415 2 ай бұрын

love this one, when you started with biscuits and gravy there is no way you could go wrong

@christiancrow 8 ай бұрын

Dollar tree should higher you , I love all the recipes! The last one with pasta definitely

@tiamotzz Жыл бұрын

Something I love to make (but rarely do) is to make onion gravy and biscuits. You just brown a couple of tablespoons of fat with flour in a pan and add milk or milk and water and stir until thickened.. Add in a half of cup of carmelized onion. Add salt, pepper and sage. It's really good and if you don't have sausage or want a vegetarian version, this is it.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 7 ай бұрын

I think u need to start with “You carmelize onions in a pan by…” Not many at all know how to do this lol Then give how much milk/water with ur 2T fat u start ur gravy with. Ppl are used to gravy packets on this channel lol

@sergeantbigmac 4 ай бұрын

Ya I find making gravy from scratch really easy, just a 1:1 ratio fat to flour, brown for flavor, add milk until you get consistency you like, whisk until smooth.... Im not judging anyone for using the gravy packets (I still sometimes do as flavoring agents for other dishes) but ive moved on from them as bases for gravy. But I appreciate and understand everyone is at different places and comfort levels on their cooking journey. Just want to emphasize making gravy from scratch is super easy and maybe you can shift the money for all those packets elsewhere in your budget.

@tiamotzz 4 ай бұрын

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Well, yes, good point. I'm a toss in the pan kind of cook. I would say then....carmelize onions by slowly cooking a thinly sliced, onion in butter or fat.Take your time, do it slow. Add a shake of salt, a pinch of sugar. When the onions are cooked down and lightly browned, they are done. Now, take three tablespoons of fat, melt in a pan on a medium heat and add three tablespoons of flour. Stir for at least two minutes to cook off the raw flour taste. Add milk, any kind, or water and WHISK, with a whisk preferably, it really gets the lumps out. As you whisk in the milk slowly, it will start to thicken. I would think two cups, of milk, but add it slowly till it's the consistency you desire, and don't add it all if it gets too thin. Add salt, pepper, sage, or poultry season to taste. Stir in the onions. Voila!! It literally takes more time to type this out than to do it. It's easy and fast. Other than the carmelizing the onion part. But that's a delicious addition. You can do the entire thing with zero onion, but you're missing a treat if you leave it out.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 4 ай бұрын

@@tiamotzz that is a wonderful thing u wrote up! Very helpful to those just starting out becuz my gen didn’t teach the gen that’s now parenting and they haven’t a clue and their kids are cooking now too… I taught my kids to cook n didn’t use packaged stuff, but I’m a rare bird lol

@simplypatti6705 9 ай бұрын

Girl! You are a BLESSING to so many! Thank you for helping so many!

@catblack4091 Жыл бұрын

When making tea, just bring about 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan, take it off the heat and drop about 4 of those small bags or 1 large family size bags in. cover the pot with the lid or a saucer and let it steep for about 5 minutes or longer if you want the tea stronger. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a picture. Add water (or not) to taste. I wouldn't put tea through the coffeemaker as it will make it super bitter. Hope that helps! Great video!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😀

@briannagarrett5022 Жыл бұрын

I put the bags inside the coffee maker pot itself and let it set in the hot water never had a problem with bitterness.

@jamiscott7623 Жыл бұрын

You can stretch this further with self rising flour and milk. If you don't have any milk you can actually make gravy with water.

@holleehoward3346 Жыл бұрын

Southern sweet tea how I do it: Boil 6-8 tea bags in 3-4 cups of water on the stove. Boil it until it is super dark then pour it over 2 cups of sugar in a gallon jug and fill it up with water.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Gotta love a good southern sweet tea 🥰

@holleehoward3346 Жыл бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners absolutely!

@melanieroberts2221 Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@1jmass Жыл бұрын

Adding two cups of sugar definitely would be a southern thing. We do love our sweet tea!

@starbeck96 Жыл бұрын

I was just coming to post something similar..lol. I use less sugar in our tea (1 cup) but we used to drink it with 2 cups in it. I also take my tea bags after they have boiled, and fill up the pot with water again. Then, I use a spoon to kind of mash the tea bags while pouring into the gallon jug (just to get that extra tea into the jug). I do this twice. Then, I just finish filling the gallon jug with water. Something else I do is to put a small amount of hot water in the bottom of my jug and then add the sugar and stir. Then, I pout the tea into that sugar/water mixture. :)

@btolson66 Жыл бұрын

Got a new one to have you try... Dollar tree black beans or pinto. Cook with fat and seasoning. Mash for refried beans. On a baking sheet place large dollops of mashed beans. Flattening to make a pancake. On top place onions and peppers mix( frozen pkg) Dollop of salsa or taco sauce. Bake . Add shredded cheese broil till brown

@cindygardner8649 Жыл бұрын

That sounds 👌 😋 Yummy!! Thank 🙌 you for sharing your recipe!

@AutisticAlex 7 ай бұрын

The "screenshot" I yearn to capture would be the tender moment when we engage in the art of culinary creation side by side, our hearts intertwining amidst the fragrant symphony of shared endeavors.

@matthafer2415 2 ай бұрын

snacks and drinks when you can are soooo helpful

@jessicathompson236 10 ай бұрын

Good additions to the Alfredo dish would be snap peas, green beans, broccoli or mixed veggies and another good combo to add would be black beans and black olives.

@carriepieszak3239 7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to eat more fruit as well. This was a good episode though! I didn’t know about the peppers and onions from the freezer section. :)

@WhimsicalCrochet 4 ай бұрын

When you have little to no money and can only shop at dollar tree, fruit may not be an option as it’s not very filling and you need to focus on not going hungry.

@sharibasse6130 2 ай бұрын

You always amaze me with your spending and meals! I appreciate all of your ideas and recipes ❤

@michellesunshinestar 2 ай бұрын

Iced tea is so easy to make.

@toyairy7612 6 ай бұрын

tonight its bisquits and gravy for 6-8 but i was given a ton of self rising flour which is essentially the same as biscuit mix. same everything else. one of 'my guys" passed away and this was his favorite meal i'd make for his smile. so we are having a memorial for him with buscuits and gravy and hopefully lots of memories of him discussed.

@momof2momof2 Жыл бұрын

Oh how I wish Dollar Tree was around many, many years ago when I was out on my own. You always do such a great job.

@carolynek1875 Жыл бұрын

Your items you bought and your ideas are wonderful.. thanks for the great videos!!

@nancycarney Жыл бұрын

Super job. I love a good budget with a plan.

@tracieschrock9519 Жыл бұрын

use your coffee pot and where you would put you coffee just add tea bags and let it brew..add the brewed coffee to a gallon jug and add your lemonade sticks add water to the strength you like

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Will try that today 🥰

@Jaywahoo810 Жыл бұрын

I'm a crumbled biscuit in my gravy person as well

@JoAnneM1963 Жыл бұрын

Well done, as always 😊. Thank you! I so enjoy watching your videos. I am always learning new menu items from you!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! But thank you to you too for tuning in! 🥰

@kathleendonnelly6077 Жыл бұрын

I love the biscuits and gravy. You made it doable for me!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Aren’t they just the best! 🥰

@1313deadenddrive 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that this channel is so realistic.

@madizzle90 2 ай бұрын

I’ve made that pasta a couple of times recently, and instead of seasoning blend and tomatoes, I’ve used corn and diced onions. So good!

@deanawells4395 11 ай бұрын

Some leftover coffee in that gravy makes that gravy amazing

@elainenicholls7648 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea. Cheap meals are the way to go nowadays. I am a new subscriber. As always watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

@joegilbody4878 Жыл бұрын

I'm a widower. Great ideas. Thanks

@j4d7s8 8 ай бұрын

I’m not ashamed to say that their canned Alfredo sauce is pretty decent. And much cheaper than what grocery store are carrying.

@brendamiranda3732 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks great! Thanks for the work you put in & for sharing it with us.

@suziedebuizer2846 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Just subscribed. I normally don't buy food from the Dollar Tree freezers but maybe I'll take a look at what they have next time I go there. P.S. I like your kitchen.

@roseplummer1 Жыл бұрын

I like to add some dehydrated onion to my green beans. So good. Those are single serve tea bags. Equal to maybe 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons of loose tea. So you will need to double them or say 6-7 per gallon of tea. Let steep a long time. I personally like sugar so I add that to the still slightly warm tea before adding ice or usually cold water to make a gallon.

@auntshel Жыл бұрын

I agree it needs to steep. I bring 10 tea bags in about 4 cups water to just below a boil then turn off and let set for 1 hour. Then pour over 2 cups sugar in a gallon pitcher fill up with cold water and ice.

@sarahdoanpeace3623 11 ай бұрын

Kuddos to you also for trying new things! It’s so fun to watch and I love how open you are!

@jerrieanderson2245 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! The pasta looks so good. Might make it this weekend. And having the other sausage link I might make some red beans and rice with mine. TFS

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

It was really good! Even as good today for lunch

@patjones5723 7 ай бұрын

I just love these videos. They're giving me some great ideas. I'm 76 an my hubby is 74. Cooking for me anymore is a real pain as I have arthritis really bad. Your videos have soooooooo many great ideas....ty 😊❤

@chercharliescrafts736 Жыл бұрын

I think this is an amazing channel that we all need unless ur in great financial shape. Or maybe we would be if we planned our meals better. Just so people know.. I’m 68 years old living on very little with high debts . Mosltly car costs, medical test copays and credit card for necessities. With Covid, I was able to get foodstamps help for a year or so. Suddenly, the Covid help ended and I now live in less than 25 $ a month. It’s so difficult. I have to have bottled water because I have blood cancer and don’t trust the tap water. My bills without rent are over $1000 a month. I’m so glad to have ur help. I’m alone and it’s so hard. Ty ty !

@cariemorgangraff4829 Жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed. I will definitely try to make all three of these recipes. Thanks so much

@jejrstans 11 ай бұрын

I have never crumbled my biscuits for biscuits and gravy. I LIKE that idea! Great reminder about steaming the pasta. It all looks so tasty! Yum! DH and I do our best to be frugal and I appreciate these meal ideas. I've been watching a few videos this week. I appreciate them!

@ashleymarrion2355 Жыл бұрын

I recently came across your content and I love your channel. I go to dollar tree every week for groceries and beauty items. I'm also on a budget so you are inspiring. Thank you ❤️

@finalgirl19 Жыл бұрын

You do such a great job with your videos. I always get ideas for new recipes! 😊

@vickiemckie5681 2 ай бұрын

Being disabled, I manage about $20 a week for groceries. I don't buy meat. Or fresh veggies. No sweets. I do buy potatoes because there are 100,000,001 ways to make them. I don't use butter or oil. My daughter makes preserves and gives me some. I have to plan carefully if I'm going to be able to get enough. But I enjoy doing it. It's a challenge. Lol

@Cookie7294 Ай бұрын

Are there local churches or food banks who provide food? Often they do have fresh produce and meat.

@cindyupton7357 Жыл бұрын

I always go to dollar tree and check out the freezer stuff. They have some really good ideas at times. Love it.

@mbhill7341 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Your kitchen is so pretty.

@gertabour9509 Жыл бұрын

This video is ultimate. Just love the way you cook!

@liamlowenthal8476 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, just discovered you. A couple of things - One - Holy smokes, you're realistic! You don't make tiny portion sizes, EVERYTHING a casserole/soup - plus you actually buy snacks and drinks. It's almost like you're a real person! I love soup and casserole, but not for like.. every. Single. Meal. lol Two - I enjoy your voice and your audio quality/editing. There's this one dollar tree craft lady, whom I enjoy the ideas, but I find it absolutely impossible to listen to because she just does not edit her voice together very well and constantly runs over herself during transitions. It's daunting. You also don't sound like you're in a can or your voice is clipping the microphone every ten seconds. I really, *really* appreciate that, because for me, it's how I'm able to pay attention to you. I will definitely be coming back. Three - Nice ideas. They're simple, easy and you do make meals that seem filling and last you to the next stage of the day.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You basically mentioned everything I try to be which makes me so happy 🥰 I’m glad the videos are helpful and well received! ❤️

@YeshuaKingMessiah 7 ай бұрын

Don’t u hate how ur kids are supposed to fill up with say a smaller bowl of thin soup, and that’s it? Or milk/cheese is just not important at all? It blows my mind. My kids ate like grown men lol (they’re all tall)

@adellababb8150 5 ай бұрын

Just great and different ideas

@queenofdaydreams3825 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful!

@crystal45680 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this.. we live on a budget and I went to my dollar tree today and got the biscuits and gravy can’t wait to try it ❤

@hgib3 9 ай бұрын

I actually enjoyed this meal plan. I try to help my teens know of easy meal ideas for once they leave home and when times are lean. I would eat everything you made. I am off to find the rest of the week of meals now.

@LasheekaBrown615 Жыл бұрын

Glad this video was recommended I will be doing a haul at dollar tree today,great video 😊

@ChrissyMann 6 ай бұрын

These are awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing

@MzNunyaBiznis Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Looking forward to the rest! Yummy looking stuff!

@jessicathompson236 10 ай бұрын

Our dollar tree now has packages of 16oz (1 lb) hamburger. Keep an eye out for it where you are.

@willames363 9 ай бұрын

Great vid, love this series. Thank you

@deborahdodge818 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your channel!

@donnabraden3126 4 ай бұрын

I just saw an ad by Pillsbury today stating here’s a two ingredient meal we offer you. And it was a roll of biscuits by Pillsbury and a can of Progresso chunky chicken soup of some kind! I did not watch the whole ad but I should have to see if they even gave Dollar Tree Dinner channel the credit.

@angelaschaefer5883 Ай бұрын

Another great video thank you.

@esthermitchell646 10 ай бұрын

So easy demonstrations of easy recipes where ingredients can be found at the dollar tree stores. I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks for sharing.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@tristinsmith9632 3 ай бұрын

To make tea you put 6 lipton tea bags in a full coffee pot of water. Pour it into a gallon pitcher, add water to the top of the gallon pitcher. Serve ice ice

@brandynettleton1658 Жыл бұрын

This plan is way more realistic for sure! I did hear you say you were southern…how’d you get all grown and not know how to make tea?? Lol! Just throw three tea bags in a small sauce pan and fill it with water. Let it boil and put it in a pitcher then add water to your pitcher to make it your desired strength. If you are wanting to use your coffee pot, just put the tea bags where you’d normally put coffee…got your concentrate without a pan!

@YeshuaKingMessiah 7 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a southerner boil a tea bag.