Extreme Grocery Challenge | New Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge
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3 жыл бұрынI hope you enjoy this Walmart Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge! This week my family of four ate for 7 days for only $30. This was a great budget challenge and we highly enjoyed it! This was the first grocery challenge of many in 2021!
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@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Let me know what kind of extreme budget challenge you’d like to see next! $10 for one person? $50 for a week? Multiple stores, Dollar Tree, Aldi? More Walmart? You are all amazing thank you!
@Evie329 3 жыл бұрын
Do $50 for the week for a family! ✌
@megg.8084 3 жыл бұрын
$50 for a week for a family! I prefer Aldi and Walmart because the sizes at dollar tree tend to be less of a deal than Walmart or Aldi
@susanprather5962 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! 😂
@beckywszalek726 3 жыл бұрын
Yep I like that too. Sometimes it's not practical to hit up more than 1 store either so Wal-Mart for $50 would be great to see.
@Ktd1013 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a budget challenge at my most favorite store... Aldi! 💖
@naelyneurkopfen9741 3 жыл бұрын
Bouillon! Chicken bouillon in your pantry is a must. When a recipe calls for broth, you have it in a cube for pennies. It's handy for sipping if you have a sore throat or if you've been sick and trying to get back to eating.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Huge fan over here! I keep a large jar of it and use it for everything!!
@shellyturner2766 3 жыл бұрын
So fun hearing your husband's participation. Great content overall.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 I loved it when he started narrating ❤️❤️ so fun! Had to put it in! Glad you enjoyed too!
@joyford6574 3 жыл бұрын
He was too cute with the narration 🤣
@heavenlee1965 2 жыл бұрын
When I was broke as dirt and the family was craving sweets, I made no bake chocolate/pb oatmeal cookies. Pennies to make and would last the week in the fridge. It helped to not feel so drab. And most families always have oatmeal/cocoa/pb and sugar around.
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Yum! It’s the little things for sure!
@annzamora6943 2 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you allow your children whatever they want to eat. Alot of parents would allow them to eat what they want & then lie about it. It's nice to see someone who is honest. That is a quality that is missing now a days. I love your videos.
@lilirayanne98 3 жыл бұрын
Omg your husband with the spaghetti 😂😂😂totally made my day!!!! Thank you for the smile!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 he was nervous about it! So you saying that will make his day! So glad you enjoyed!
@ambernicole5080 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my Husband are both chefs by trade and I love when he's "training" me how to cook in the kitchen. Reminded Me of him 😆
@tirshasmith5999 Жыл бұрын
I watch all these types of videos. It’s crazy to think pre pandemic how even Walmarts great value brand let alone the cost of a dozen eggs went from $1 to over $3 a carton. I live in the Midwest when I was placing my Walmart instacart order and last week eggs went up again to $3.12 for a dozen when they were just $2.88 the previous week. I am 42 years old and I live alone, I can’t imagine having to cook/meal prep for a family. God bless you and your family, Maria. 🤍
@frugallifehappywife3993 3 жыл бұрын
Love your grocery budget challenge videos! One thing I wanted to mention is I use my black bean broth as my soup broth. My family loves it. I also save my veggie peels and freeze them in a baggie, and when I have a lot and a good variety I make veggie stock! ❤️
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yes yes! I kept telling myself I was going to mention freezing the scraps. Then of course 🤦♀️ great mention! I appreciate it! I really think so many people read these comments and it’s so helpful when you make recommendations! I love the community aspect and helping others!
@empresswb641 3 жыл бұрын
Wow great tip
@frugallifehappywife3993 3 жыл бұрын
@@MealsWithMaria you are very welcome. Saving the scraps has save me lots of money not having to buy broth or bouillon!
@mmmanduh5713 3 жыл бұрын
@@frugallifehappywife3993 I do this too - I slow cook the veggies when I have enough for a pot (and good variety as mentioned above), I usually throw in a whole onion, some spices/herbs and chili garlic sauce.. I like my broth to have bite!
@sideshowtink 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria! YES we need spices! Very important! This was super fun to see what you found for the price allowance! Lots of options!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 glad you liked it!
@sandip2287 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a budget challenge for one person. Right now I work m-f 8-6, so not a lot of cooking time either.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the input! I will likely do one like that next month 🤗
@lindahayes2215 3 жыл бұрын
Mornings With Granny has lots of meal, planning, shopping and cooking for one person.
@sandip2287 3 жыл бұрын
@@lindahayes2215 thanks. I'll check her out
@jessicathompson236 3 жыл бұрын
A weekly meal prep for you could work. A couple of hours each weekend tops.
@joycepedercini3841 2 жыл бұрын
I am by myself also and I like to watch these as it gives me ideas of stuff I can make and put in my freezer! They make great grab and go meals for me to take to work
@kimberlynw1799 Жыл бұрын
Your husband is good with that accent lol he was hamming it up love those little inserts
@MealsWithMaria Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@jamiecee4960 2 жыл бұрын
Nice meal prep. It all looked healthy and clean. Ty for the ideas. Love watching these. Would love to see more. 💝🙂
@carenleggero9622 Жыл бұрын
Black bean liquid goes nicely in brownies or and dark soup/stew. For use in brownies I simmer it down to about half, use instead of eggs.
@SuperLovelessgirl 3 жыл бұрын
This all looks great, but I am mostly impressed with the pizzas. I never seen that dough mix at Walmart before. My nephews would love that definitely gonna try that. Thanks for the great ideas 🖤
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely and super fun to use for personal pizzas too! So if you want to have a make your own pizza party they might love that!
@carriedugan6769 3 жыл бұрын
You do really well with your cooking classes!! Thank you for sharing!!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@kathleenmccandless7553 3 жыл бұрын
You are so much fun to watch! I love your cheery personality!! 😃
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 thank you!
@bettyadkisson1681 3 жыл бұрын
Yes and you can grow all your spices. Recipe for egg rolls: 2 cups water,2 beaten eggs,slowly a 1 cup flour& 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 tablespoon of batter in a greased 6" skillet on low heat spread around rolling into a pancake turn out on a plate and cover with a damp clothe til ready too use.
@janicehaney1771 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these videos! It goes to show whether we have a small,or large grocery budget, anyone can have food to eat! Love your videos 🤗
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! It’s great to get down to basics!!
@alwayslearning9272 3 жыл бұрын
One idea for how to use bean liquid is to add it to any savoury rice dish. I saw the girl from Spend Savvy do this and recreated it and it adds so much flavour, plus then you're retaining the nutrients from the beans, really yum! :) You just put the bean liquid in instead of water and cook as usual, can fry off some onions first and then add everything else, just boosts the flavour so much and is a great way to repurpose the liquid instead of it going to waste. :)
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is helpful and makes sense!!
@jessicathompson236 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I hate when the juices go to waste in so many videos.
@Kashmine 2 жыл бұрын
But isn't the water to high in salt?
@beckywszalek726 3 жыл бұрын
Love all the ideas. That was a LOT!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are the longest, most time consuming, AND MOST REWARDING ❤️❤️❤️🤗
@taraangel6102 3 жыл бұрын
Yay can’t wait to try it!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗🎉🎊 so exciting!!
@amyak09 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos yesterday and I love them!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 I’m so glad you’re here!!! It’s a lot of fun😊 Enjoy!
@meghanhertzog2426 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and your husband's voiceover for the spaghetti was hilarious!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Meghan! So glad you thought it was funny too!
@joannhammond3583 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Wow! All of the meals look yummy! Thank you!!!
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@budgetrebelgoals 3 жыл бұрын
Love these challenges!!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🎉🎊👍🏼 so fun!!! Love that you love them too ❤️❤️
@DebrasDeliciousDishes 3 жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed this video as well
@amaizeingndn 3 жыл бұрын
I was not ready for that accent😂
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@PurpleRose8725 Жыл бұрын
For real, lol
@lizaw.7313 Жыл бұрын
I love it!! He's got it down...
@purplewildflower1031 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very, very helpful! I would love to see a $10/week for 1 person vegetarian challenge! And also a vegan one!
@frugallifehappywife3993 3 жыл бұрын
Oh and the clip of your husbands voiceover was hysterical 😂😂😂😂
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗 he’s a gem 😂
@jccastle3452 3 жыл бұрын
Another winner. Thank you.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🙏 you’re so welcome!
@TracyLynn589 3 жыл бұрын
I truly LOVE your channel!! I'm doing Weight watchers but I can tweak any recipe and you have such great ideas! Beautiful family! Hubby was hysterical! Tyfs!!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tracy! That is so true! Weight Watchers is awesome like that!
@pattysizemore2489 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you are amazing and I am learning so much....you are the best
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Patty 🙏🙏❤️
@christinatareski8882 3 жыл бұрын
I love your challenges!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christina!
@a31656 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I go to the dollar tree I get a bottle of dried onions, and chopped garlic to have on hand if I don't have fresh ones. I also buy carrots onions and celery and if I don't think they will get used quickly enough I chop them up and freeze them. They are great a soup starters for for casseroles. I also buy basic spices there or at a grocery store if they have them for about a dollar. I keep a large bottle of beef broth powder and chicken broth powder to flavor things as well.
@MsGoddess4 3 жыл бұрын
great ideas. thanks.
@tawanacooke4438 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍.. blessings to you and your beautiful family 🤗
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome as always Tawana! Thank you for always watching 🙏🙏
@katrinbivens3723 3 жыл бұрын
Great job!vLoved his voiceover!
@midlifeandnailingit6342 3 жыл бұрын
I’m super impressed! I’ve been seeing a lot of these challenges lately. Maybe I’ll try one coming up. :)
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗 thank you! I noticed that too! Everyone is doing an awesome job! I bet you’ll nail it too! I’d love to see what you come up with!
@pamfrey1528 3 жыл бұрын
Looked like you had fun! Going to try the oatmeal bars. Loved your husband’s Italian accent
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yah we did! They are a healthy breakfast for sure! Glad you enjoyed his fun!
@gloriapeel6887 3 жыл бұрын
Good job! Everything looks really. Good
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gloria!
@tanyaparker6296 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Maria is on it
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🙌👌
@gina4569 3 жыл бұрын
First video ive seen from you and it was super informative! New sub :)
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gina! I’m so glad you are here! Love fun to come!
@amberleestevens2052 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the accent! It was so funny! Any budget meals are great. I found your channel through the Thanksgiving challenges.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
❤️ that’s awesome! The Thanksgiving ones were so fun! I love making a whole meal from beginning to end and sharing with everyone on here 😊
@megg.8084 3 жыл бұрын
I recently learned how to regrow my green onions in the mason jar with water and a tiny sprinkle of salt I use the same ones for about 2 weeks before planting them into soil in a pot on my patio
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
That is so amazing! I keep meaning to try that!
@laurenzolinski3308 3 жыл бұрын
How do you plant them? I have a black thumb
@megg.8084 3 жыл бұрын
@@laurenzolinski3308 I cut them down til there’s a tiny bit of green and set them in a mason jar on my counter until their roots are about 1.5 inches long then plant them in a pot with potting soil and let them grow
@laurenzolinski3308 3 жыл бұрын
@@megg.8084 thank you, I appreciate your reply!
@FaithFoodandFamily 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Enjoyed seeing what you came up with on a small budget.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda!
@scottanthony8240 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Faith, how’re you doing?
@lifemix5710 3 жыл бұрын
Knocked it out of the park! TFS 💖
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😊 thank you! So glad you enjoyed!
@pinkbnnyslprs 3 жыл бұрын
How wonderful! So glad I found you. Everything looks really good. Looking forward to making your pizza.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 I’m glad too Monica! Enjoy the pizza!
@johnsloan4987 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up on a lot of spaghetti and left overs we made sandwiches with. I little butter on each slice of bread and then spaghetti. Loved it!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh I love spaghetti sandwiches! So glad I’m not alone 😂
@angiebega2444 3 жыл бұрын
Good recipe i love bean and rice bowls you can throw in anything and it tastes so good and beans and rice are so cheap you can stretch it and make different meals with it👍
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! They are the best! Eat some version of them every week!
@marilynryan7822 3 жыл бұрын
Wow was I surprised to see your kitchen under construction! I liked your “ old” kitchen😌 My son and fiancé just bought an older home(. 1786)in a quaint CT. town. Theses houses have so much character. Back to your wicked video. Enjoy watching your challenges even though it’s only me I get many ideas finally getting the hang of how to break down for one.Love your husbands voice over!! He did the accent perfectly. Thx for sharing!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool about your son! The kitchen was great, but the cabinets were beyond repair, doors missing in some areas. Not all of them closed. And the floor in the kitchen was completely worn🤷♀️ unfortunately, after much debate, we decided starting over was really the only option! I hope your son enjoys his home🍾
@toadflaxfarm3032 2 жыл бұрын
I LOLed when your husband started talking and then I felt bad for laughing. I'm glad you said he was joking. My husband has a strong Boston accent (we now live in NH)...so I get it. 😂
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 yes we are in NH too!!!
@michellekulas282 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that New York/New England Italian accent caught me by surprise! 😄❤️
@empresswb641 3 жыл бұрын
We get to see Maria in a different room each episode 🤣🤣🤣 I need this challenge I want to spend less on groceries in 2021.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You can do it! It’s even more efficient to set a monthly spend goal. You can plan out the month and get even better deals by shopping in bulk! Also, you’re right! Maybe I’ll show you all the rooms in my house 😂 might be fun 🤗
@KeliLyn001 3 жыл бұрын
I try to keep my grocery budget low and this had some good inspiration. I got the free muscle milk on ibotta too, and was wondering how to use it, I think I'll try that baked oatmeal. Yum!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yah! That’s awesome! Glad I could give you a new idea 🙏
@fulltimeonadime4442 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you included ibotta deals !
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗👍🏼 gotta take advantage!! There will always be different deals but it’s worth grabbing especially if the item is free or a money maker!
@charlenejenks833 3 жыл бұрын
It was wonderful watching prepare meals for the week your little one are cute
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed Charlene! And thank you 🙏
@ayoung9441 Жыл бұрын
Great Job Maria!!! Add some Italian Seasoning or brush on some Italian Dressing to your Tortilla Chips and they are Awesome!!!
@MealsWithMaria Жыл бұрын
Ooooo sounds great!
@tinekedemol1269 3 жыл бұрын
Love it! And i love the sweater too! You make great video's and you also speak "clear " I do not need translation for your video's 😁
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I always worry about that so it’s good to have feedback! My mom got me the sweater for Christmas 😍
@Lisawhatshersname 3 жыл бұрын
She speaks very clearly, true. I also very much appreciate the captioning, though!
@empresswb641 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to keep giving you applause 👏 You are making extreme budget challenges for a family, healthy.... annnnnd... wait for it..... no kitchen!!!!! Great job!!!!!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Aw you’re the best! Thank you! So glad you liked it!
@deborahsantos6849 2 жыл бұрын
You can also do sweet potatoes in the microwave- so much faster if you don’t care how soft they get!
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@leem200 3 жыл бұрын
I was a bit confused with the voice over, hahahha! Fabulous menu plan and buy. So enjoyed it. I sub.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😊😊
@Veronica-tk9rl 3 жыл бұрын
Brazilians drink the black bean juice! Add some additional bouillon and spices or even some hot sauce and drink in a mug. It's like a filling, nutritious savoury cup of soup/broth. 🥰👍
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Oh! So interesting!
@vjc4502 3 жыл бұрын
Such an accent! Love it! Twist lift pinch pull. Lol
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 that and when he says it’s not rocket science, but it ain’t easy either 🤣
@debimorsette1685 2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job with your budget, your menu, and working in your make shift kitchen!! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
😀😀 thank you!
@oviedo2912 3 жыл бұрын
Black beans: add a bay leaf, lots of garlic(one head), olive oil and green pepper.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Even better!
@allyrooh3628 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🎊🎉🥳❤️ thank you Ally!
@momof2momof2 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! tfs ❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@karinarobles2136 3 жыл бұрын
OMG your husbands voiceover!!! I’m from New England and I was dying 🤣🤣
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 love it!!
@lindalowry1513 2 жыл бұрын
Wow wow excellent job. We are in a depression time. Folks need to watch your videos to save money. It's hard times. Thank you. Greetings from South Dakota.
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
@kippytx 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stitchergary 3 жыл бұрын
First of your videos I've watched....you are an amazing shopper.. I can't believe some of the prices you were able to buy the products for... I need to learn from you...thanks for the video...
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I have many more!
@easternhillbliss50 3 жыл бұрын
Your husbands accent was a surprise! Love it!!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Haha!! He doesn’t always sound like that 😂😂
@Iheart2cook 3 жыл бұрын
Boston at its finest!!!
@yvonnepalmquist8676 3 жыл бұрын
That's funny, I just found I missed your extreme from Oct and just watched it right before this video. I commented about doing cheese toast instead of grilled cheese when you're low on cheese... and you did it in the very next video I watch. Your husband's participation in this video is adorable. Such fun. I'm so excited to see you're still doing videos even during your kitchen reno. Thank you.
@marilynryan7822 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember the last time I made “grilled” cheese. It was easier to make” toasted “ cheese sandwiches for kids..they certainly didn’t miss all the butter. I still make toasted- grilled cheese for myself😌
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up on the toasted grilled cheese too! I had no idea you could make it with butter until I was an adult!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😊 so glad you found the other video! 2 for 1 day for you!! He’s a fun guy! Was happy to have him in the video ( since he refuses to be on camera lol)
@jillygirl2024 3 жыл бұрын
I do too ! I often add Tomato , Spinach or Peppers to make it yummier
@yvonnepalmquist8676 3 жыл бұрын
@@marilynryan7822 Sometimes I still add the butter, lol.
@theboftlady5022 3 жыл бұрын
Those berry pancakes tho...🤤💯🙂
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😊
@danasandlin2435 2 жыл бұрын
you can use the root ends of the spring onions--but them in soil and grow your own spring onions...not difficult...dts
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
I love this!!
@brendamiranda3732 2 жыл бұрын
Haha yours husbands description. lol. So funny. That’s not his normal accent?! Hilarious 😆
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 no, it’s not
@robinswan5831 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you did all this without access to your kitchen!! Wow, well done!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😊 thanks! Gotta feed the fam!
@jillygirl2024 3 жыл бұрын
Great challenge ! Libraries are still closed in Maine since March 2020
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Aw, I didn’t think of that. That’s such a bummer! There is ample room for social distancing at our library and no ones ever there anyway. But I suppose the set up is different depending where you live 😕 sorry to hear that but hopefully they’ll open back up soon!!!
@appletinImom0f5 3 жыл бұрын
We eat rice for breakfast here also!! Arroz con leche
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yum!
@susanamariapereirasoares7188 2 жыл бұрын
You could have used the bean broth in de casserole, the soups... Little bit. You can also cook the beans wirlth less water.
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I should do that!
@TXJan0057 2 жыл бұрын
If you are not msg sensitive dollar tree has small containers of Badia everything spice it has a great mix of spices and you only have to buy one thing. Another great one if you like things just a little spicy is Uncle Tony's creole seasoning and it is a larger container. The Festia ground turkey also comes in taco flavor or Italian flavor so you can save on some spices. In my experience little kids would like the chili better mix with rice.
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Love the ideas!!
@AnneMarieRenee 3 жыл бұрын
Years ago, my go to meal was the Knorr (Lipton years ago) Parmesan noodles with white bread and butter..it would last us 2 meals...but it would fill us up for $1.50.. for the noodles and bread. Then we worked at a restaurant so lunch was free... no breakfast. I try to eat them now and I just can’t.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yah the struggle meals can get to be too much, if you overdo it! That sounds good though! I should use the soup packets in a challenge!
@silverose1209 3 жыл бұрын
We eat the Knorr pasta and rice dishes all the time. I like most of them. Especially the teriyaki noodles.
@Lisawhatshersname 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of green beans. One winter that's all my mom had to feed us, that and deer meat😞 she didn't really know how to cook that meat, so it was pretty gamey, and the green beans were great, but just ALL WINTER LONG😂
@Rngirl12 3 жыл бұрын
That’s how I am with tuna sandwiches and bean soup 😅 we survived a whole summer (probably longer) on that and now I’m like 🤢 😅
@kimberlynw1799 Жыл бұрын
Chili over rice is delicious
@MealsWithMaria Жыл бұрын
Yum!
@RevBTB 2 жыл бұрын
lol @ the Mass accent lol (i was born and raised in Maine, Ayuh.)
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@AClark777 2 жыл бұрын
I love this and you encorporated some kind of meat! A lot of budget challenges don't put meat cause it costs too much. Great deals and meal ideas!
@shelzp7272 3 жыл бұрын
You do such a great job...impressive... We don’t eat meat (although I do use eggs and dairy products) and it is an amazingly inexpensive way to eat...
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I agree! Meat costs a lot!
@nicolebullock8704 2 жыл бұрын
Good job I been doing 35 dollar a week this month went over 2dollars this week but I did meal prep to
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Way to go!!!
@akamuu 3 жыл бұрын
Thnx for your Channel I'd like to see casseroles I could do on a budget (tried the breakfast 1 and delicious)
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
You got it!
@LoriFalce 3 жыл бұрын
A potato masher is perfect for bean soup - and much easier to clean than a blender.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
True!!!
@tamsondarland8951 3 жыл бұрын
I will bake a bunch of sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan. Wash potatoes and rub oil over sweet potatoes skins. Then lay on sheet pan and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool and place baked sweet potatoes in a vacuum seal bag and seal. Can place in freezer. Use sweet potatoes as needed and reseal vacuum bag and place back in freezer. I also chop fresh onions up when they are on sale. I then lay them out on a sheet pan in single layer. Then place sheet pan in freezer. Freeze onions and after frozen remove onions off sheet pan and place frozen onions into a vacuum seal bag and seal up. Can use onions as needed. Then reseal bag up and place bag back into freezer. Loved your video. Thank you so much for your great ideas. Will be so helpful for this 58 yr old lady....👍😇💗Love Tamson
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
I love your ideas Tamson! I need to get better at saving vegetables in the freezer when they are on sale!
@danasandlin2435 2 жыл бұрын
bean broth uses: soup base; cook veggies in it instead of water (grean beans, brocccoli, zucchini, etc)...full of protein--also use in a lot of places where you would use oil or water--use it to make bread, pizza dough (instead of water), etc--adds extra nutrients and protein...dts
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ideas!
@danasandlin2435 2 жыл бұрын
also, bean broth--if you have dogs, pour some over dry dog food to make gravy for the dogs--they love it...dts
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I can totally see that!
@whatthecroc3483 3 жыл бұрын
I have been so horrible with my grocery budget! My biggest downfall is when I don’t meal plan! We have a stocked up pantry and deep freeze, I’m going to be meal plan and use this food up, I’m only going to buy fresh fruits and veggies!
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome you can do it!
@SabrinaBree1 2 жыл бұрын
New subbie here, I really enjoyed your detailed vid! I'm definitely not vegetarian, but considering like a "Meatless Mondays" type deal just to change it up and be a bit healthier. I really wanna try making your vegetarian chili, and definitely the baked oatmeal.😋😁
@MealsWithMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the recipes!
@norahalmquist1345 3 жыл бұрын
I want your hoodie love it
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
My mom gave it to me as a Christmas gift 🙏 I just asked her where she got it. I’ll post the link if I can ❤️
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
So my mom is not impressed with the vendor. Says she’s still waiting on things she ordered in early December 🤷♀️ however, with that warning, this is the site and sweatshirt: lilicloth.com/products/in-a-world-where-you-can-be-anything-be-kind-hoodie-9786041
@annswann1941 Жыл бұрын
The price of eggs!! This is great even a couple years later
@reesteack186 3 жыл бұрын
Good video your husband is funny lol tfs 👍😊
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 thank you! He definitely makes me laugh!
@nicolecourtney8688 3 жыл бұрын
I think everything looks super yummy the only thing i found strange was carrots in your chile lol but i get trying to shove veg into things my kids will actually eat.. So maybe I'll try it next time 🤷💞
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Carrots in chili are actually delicious and nutritious!
@kathrynwagner4943 3 жыл бұрын
Your husband reminds me of my family that live in Rhode Island. They have that thick new England accent.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
😂 yah he was laying it on! Definitely doesn’t sound like that all the time! Fun though 😊
@donnadkshad6213 3 жыл бұрын
Also if you add some broth/bullion cubes to your rice it bumps up the flavor.
@MealsWithMaria 3 жыл бұрын
I keep meaning to do that!!
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