How to Eat for $5 A Day - Day 4 of 7 (Bonus: Meet My Doggies)

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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
Hazelnut spread
Soy sauce
Buddy Bars
Spicy Nacho Fieras
Sonic Jello (cherry limeade)
Extra butter popcorn
Lemonade drink mix
Black tea (60 bags)
Day 4 Meals:
Breakfast: Pancakes & Hazelnut Spread
Mix 3/4 cup of pancake mix with 1/2 cup of water. Pan fry pancakes on low heat until cooked through and drizzle with warm hazelnut spread. (makes 4 pancakes)
Lunch: Fried Rice
Reheat cooked rice for 1 & 1/2 minutes in the microwave
Dinner: Italian Soup
Brown beef patties over medium high heat, drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water, this helps to remove some of the salt/seasoning on the patties so they don't interfere with our recipe.
Sautee 1/2 cup of frozen seasoning blend and add back in beef crumbles. Add 6 cups of water, 1 cup of pasta sauce, 6 teaspoons of bouillon and 1 cup of frozen vegetables. Can be mixed vegetables or green beans, your choice. I did 1 cup of finely chopped green beans. Season well with pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes then stir in 1 cup of dry penne pasta and continue to simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir in 1 cup of alfredo sauce and season with additional salt/pepper/bouillon to taste.
Serve with garlic bread
Snacks for the day: spicy nacho fieres & buddy bar (jello wasn't quite ready yet)

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@JamesSmith-wh3lo Жыл бұрын

My goodness!!!! You have done us a all such a kindness by sharing these recipes and overall life tips with us. My partner passed away unexpectedly last year, so I couldn't really afford going to Kroger every week even though I am working full time. These recipes are a lifesaver!!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my condolences for your loss, I hope you are doing well 🥰

@cyana5867 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. These menus are so helpful during these hard times.

@cupcakeadventures8770 9 ай бұрын

I’m sorry for your lost may fly high

@DebbieandEddieBFF 6 ай бұрын

❤

@j4d7s8 Жыл бұрын

As a single gal I appreciate all that DT has to offer. It’s great when it comes to cooking and prepping for one.

@rheahawko7179 Жыл бұрын

Try making some blueberry compote. I bought a bag of frozen blueberries and used that instead of syrup on my pancakes, french toast and waffles. It came out so good

@lararabb8888 Жыл бұрын

Having a good selection of herbs & spices is a cheap way to turn your bland food into something more enjoyable. A good selection is not something you should be without. Find your favorites and keep them in stock! 😊

@TheSweetestFortune Жыл бұрын

YOUR DOGGIES ARE SO SO PRECIOUS 🥺💜💜💜💜 thank you so much for introducing them to us!!

@cziegle3794 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely try that jello. Seems like it would be good. The pancakes thing would probably be good as a stacked birthday cake breakfast - pancake, a layer of Nutella, another pancake, a layer of peanut butter, another pancake, a layer of cream cheese frosting, and then slices of strawberries and bananas sprinkled across it, maybe cherries, maybe some sugar flowers, maybe sprinkles. I did that towel thing with my dog once. She had so much fun with it.... Fun fact: Cheetos are made using the same manufacturing process as dog food.

@anti-ethniccleansing465 6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if you are referring to dog kibble at the end or not, but I learned over the last year that the ultra-heat process used to create doggy kibble creates a carcinogen in the kibble. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cheetos were a carcinogen for the same reason if they use the same process.

@mariaTsounakis1521 Жыл бұрын

Your pups are beautiful!!

@lizhumble9953 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series! I made those black bean tacos for the family last night and they loved them. New family favorite!

@wendoxia Жыл бұрын

I love your little tripod dog! So sweet

@jeaninetodd8693 Жыл бұрын

Animals and kids with up stage you every time. Love your recipes

@alishaparr577 Жыл бұрын

Doggies got thirsty after working those rag treat toys 🤣🤣🤣🥰

@lambulance Жыл бұрын

Love your hair!! Looks great

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@anissia1210 Жыл бұрын

This is my first video of yours that I'm watching. I'm here from Tiktok!! I really love your videos!! I love getting to know you more than the couple of minutes we see you on TikTok!! Your babies are so cute!! You seem like the sweetest person I've ever met! Keep up the great work, you're killing it. Hearing the babies isn't a bother, to hell with anybody that they aggravate!! Love from Louisville Kentucky 🥰 💙 ❤️ 😍 💕 ♥️

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! I appreciate that so much! 🥰🥰🥰 i love that my videos are genuine and not scripted. Life’s a journey and I’m glad I’ve got friends to share it with

@margeebechyne8642 Жыл бұрын

Your dogs are gorgeous!! I would love to see more of your garden, too! You are giving me so many good ideas with your recipes and menu plans! Thank you so much!!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

I need to learn how to garden so maybe I can’t take y’all on this journey with me haha

@alishaparr577 Жыл бұрын

Nice improvising on the soup

@ILOVEDEC12 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much! I have tried so many of your recipes and I’m so so glad we got to meet your fur babies!!!

@allisonharranmua8193 Жыл бұрын

I made the fried tacos you showed in another video, I used chili instead of beans because my husband will not eat beans but I kept everything else the same. Girl they were so good. We both loved them.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them! I find I make my best creations when I’m working with limited groceries 🥰

@user-rm4xq4us4s 8 ай бұрын

What I did for my children is I made a large batch that would last 3 days. And refrigerate the remainder of batter in fridge. Still excellent and less effort. ❤😊

@jillgott6567 Жыл бұрын

Dogs, kitties, kids, family it is all part of life. Love the pancake in the ice tray hack. Enjoying these videos though I am watching out of sequence but am enjoying them on a snowy day here in the State of Maine.

@kimbalielawrence6277 Жыл бұрын

I love this so much!! i used to have to follow recipes to the tee and your flexibility gives me so much freedom!! Thank you and please don't stop!!

@annettelough4482 Жыл бұрын

Love your fur babies and all their noises..very sweet! ❤

@TBIJourney Жыл бұрын

Hey DTD! Could you please and thank you make a few more videos like this? What do I mean? The dinner u made was custom to what was available in the kitchen and didn't need shopping. I'm not good at it but I'm 100% sure I'm not the only one who would like this info in there pocket. Thank you 😁

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I’m glad the thought process was helpful :)

@irishjan9023 4 ай бұрын

Another Doctor Who person! I am so glad I watch your videos!!!

@TheSweetestFortune Жыл бұрын

HECK YEEAAAHHHH I love this series so much!! It makes me so happy to see your videos when they’re posted haha. Thanks for the halfway update!!

@LawNerdAmber Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your dogs. I just had to send my sweet boy over the rainbow bridge 2 weeks ago. Life is so empty without him. 🐾

@leslieyoung3268 Жыл бұрын

😢😢😢😢

@anti-ethniccleansing465 6 ай бұрын

Looks like we lost our babies around the same time. I had a parrot for 32 years and he died on May 2nd of this year. It is still heartbreaking every day… I had him since I was 16 years old (he was just 4 months old), and I’m now 48… Life just doesn’t seem the same without him at all. It’s sooo quiet too. :(

@LawNerdAmber 6 ай бұрын

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 what a devastating loss. It's really hard to adjust to life without them

@anti-ethniccleansing465 6 ай бұрын

@@LawNerdAmber It _REALLY_ is. Did you get another pet, or still have one in the house? My bird was the last pet for me. : /

@RevBTB Жыл бұрын

Soo, when i saw your attempt at the fourth pancake turn i giggled a little bit, It took me a couple of years to realize. just turn the whole pan, lol you have better leverage and an easier angle, lol.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Ah….well now 😅 yes…that would have been helpful haha 😂 I don’t know why I’ve never considered that either

@lovetolaugh1956 7 ай бұрын

Great recipes. You have a tripod❤ I adopted one 6 years ago & she is my baby girl❤

@user-pt7qu2pz3c 4 ай бұрын

My 4 yr. old 45 lb. all black lab is a pain in the behind too!! So much energy! She's sweet and I love her though. Great idea for the doggies.

@Rebelartist83 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much Dollar tree is basically our grocery store and it's hard to eat especially with food prices and by the time you get to the food bank they're picked over and sometimes not everyone qualifies for EBT and if your rent is awful high sometimes places like DT and other dollar places are all you can do so thank you

@sweettsouth634 Жыл бұрын

Extremely educational. I appreciate all you do.

@leethebee1560 7 ай бұрын

Amazing dishes, thank you. i am retired and am tired of throwing food out. when you mix a red sauce with Alfredo, its called Vodka sauce. therefore you have a Vodka soup... smile

@StormTrackerWV 7 ай бұрын

Ok, I LOVE River and Loki!!! 💙😁🐾

@StormTrackerWV 7 ай бұрын

OMG your pancakes are PERFECT! i cant stand for them to be burnt! And they are the perfect thickeness! Totes impressed!!! 😊😊😊

@Linkswolfform 7 ай бұрын

I always find syrup to be to sweet, so an alternative for the pancakes: applesauce. I love this as an option because, if it's no added sugar so not too sweet and it's a great way to introduce fruit into a low nutrition meal like pancakes!

@sharonhart3735 Жыл бұрын

Great video once again!

@starbeck96 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your videos today. The first video I saw was Day 1. So, of course I have to watch all 7 days. I am really enjoying it. We got a puppy three weeks ago. Her name is Bella and she is part lab/part pit. Someone had dropped her and 5 other puppies off at a friends house so we took her in. We took her to the vet a few days after we took her in and he said she was probably about 8-10 weeks old (that was a little over 2 weeks ago). I showed my husband the sensory toy and he said Bella would probably love that, so definitely gonna have to try it. You definitely have a new subscriber.

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them and Bella is a super cute name! 🥰

@five_pennies Жыл бұрын

Your creativity is so amazing. I wish I'd had something like this when I was living on peanut butter sandwiches and ramen.

@tinamariebartley8675 Жыл бұрын

I made this with Lima beans because that’s what I had…reminiscent of mama’s minestrone! Maybe some grated cheese if anyone has…delicioso!!! Thank you ❤❤❤

@rebeccanelson5737 11 ай бұрын

I’m so impressed!! Thank you for so much for the info, I didn’t know dollar tree had this much choices of food. And great job on the roses.

@savinja25 Жыл бұрын

Such sweet babies. I bet they had so much fun. I loved your ideas in these videos. Thank you for posting! 😃

@TBIJourney Жыл бұрын

I just realized today how conditioned I am to pushing the skip ad button. I think for now on I'll watch all the video. But in other news I loved this video it's always good to laugh

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! You can skip them, I don’t mind because I always do too, but I’m glad you got a laugh out of it 🥰

@missysample4486 Жыл бұрын

I just feel like I have spent the evening with you 🤗 The soup looks amazing! Great job sweetie. Really enjoy your videos!!!👍♥️

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@hippo805 7 ай бұрын

So glad to see your doggies. I've heard their little dog nails running around on the kitchen floor and always wanted to see them. I'm a dog lover! Love your videos!! Dollar Tree Corporate office should send you a huge check for their "free" advertisement from you!😁😜

@anti-ethniccleansing465 6 ай бұрын

They really should send her money for promoting their stores so much! Haha

@cupcakeadventures8770 9 ай бұрын

Your puppos are so cute and he has beautiful eyes 👀 😮 🦋 God bless

@jerrieanderson2245 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a good recipe to try. Love using up little bits of leftovers for soup. Also since you had soy sauce a spoonful might add a bit of umami flavor

@empressninjagirl5338 2 ай бұрын

I put my pancakes in the toaster from frozen. My kids love it. I do that with French Toast & waffles too.

@bridgetmarden7224 Жыл бұрын

Found you by accident but thankful 🙏 lots of great ideas for us struggling to get by

@elsands9774 Жыл бұрын

Hello, New subscriber and enjoying your videos. I’m a BIG Dollar Tree shopper for crafts, a few home items and gift baskets. Haven’t really purchased food there, but watching the dishes you’ve made has got the wheels going.

@maryraybon2305 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! That soup looked almost exactly like the picture. And if you are not a fan of the hambuger pattie you could probaly use some of the rolled sausage or even the patties as they may have little more seasoning in them. You are doing a really great job on these $1.25 Tree meals. :)

@eathomelive 7 ай бұрын

The sausage roll would be so good in an Italian style soup!

@heatherjohnson2511 Жыл бұрын

Panamanian also be baked in the oven, on a cookie sheet that has a side.... I'm horrible at making pancakes on the stove, so I started baking them, I have also put the batter in muffin cups , they turn out light and fluffy both ways! Love your videos!! Great ideas, thank you for sharing!

@andreanaert7242 Жыл бұрын

Using what you have is the most ethical way to create meals. Looks great!

@sharonw4325 11 ай бұрын

Love your furbabies.

@DebbieandEddieBFF 6 ай бұрын

The hazelnut spread is so good❤❤❤

@TheSweetestFortune Жыл бұрын

Also, have I told you yet how much I love your nails? 🥺💜💜

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! They’re just press on nails so super cheap and done at home

@TheSweetestFortune Жыл бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners your talents never cease! They look so professional haha

@CathieG Жыл бұрын

New sub here 🥰 You should have done an after shot of how much the dogs destroyed the towels LOL 😆

@traderkaz Жыл бұрын

Buddy Bar suggestion - I opened mine up, length-wise, and added a thin layer of peanut butter from a jar I had on hand. Lol 👍👍

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Great idea! They could just a bit more peanut butter :)

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Use*

@rebeccaclementz3756 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how they would be if you added some Nutella?

@dwaynewallace306 Жыл бұрын

My family and I live on a fixed income me being on disability do to broken back and several surgeries later so shopping cheap is a weekly thing and to earn extra grocery money eye my wife and I donate plasma between the 2 of us make 200 extra dollars a week just for a few hrs of our time so I really recommend to anyone that has a tight budget and needs a little extra money it really helps out to donate if you can and have time

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Back in the day I used to do the same, except then we would only get about $70 a week per person for two donations a week

@odakotarose 4 ай бұрын

the whole 'doctor who influencing your word choices' thing cracked me up, because honestly, same. but also this gave me a lot of ideas both for me and perhaps for some enrichment for my tortoise lol.

@kristinialyons5230 Жыл бұрын

Can I say, I watch a lot of these and you are so personable and relatable I really really enjoy the recipes as well as your personality. You are so beautiful to watch in person and your persona and it really makes me want to give this a try just cuz it was such a down to earth, not overdone way to approach this. Does anyone know what I mean here that watches a lot of these??

@j4d7s8 8 ай бұрын

I think I need to invest into a spatula like yours. Seems so versatile.

@hello-vs4me 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos thanks for your videos and meals thanks ❤😊

@cc-sb1is 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR DOGGIES!! 😍😍 that is such a good idea for keeping them busy and happy!

@lesliehunt3841 Жыл бұрын

I love your creativity/adaptability

@Trjlal 8 ай бұрын

I’ve always enjoyed cooking- but you’ve given me a little boost that i didn’t know I needed- so ThankYou for that 💕

@sallygordin2869 Жыл бұрын

Your soup looks delicious 😋 Blessings!!

@MySweetSammy Жыл бұрын

Everything looks amazing! Good choice on the recipes! I'll be trying all of them!

@melodyshaw9329 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos. You have a great attitude and are thoughtful to all persons in all walks of life. Both dogs are adorable but I'm so glad you mentioned the ear tips on some videos. Everytime I see those ear tips I'm thinking omigosh TOO CUTE❤

@Lizlizthemommy 4 ай бұрын

I love doctor who!! Total sci fi and fantasty nerd here❤

@cyana5867 Жыл бұрын

Love the dogs noises! Cute!

@jenallen5202 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing day by day. The whole week in one video by the end I ve forgotten half of it.

@courtneybrunette6635 11 ай бұрын

Thanx 4 the recipes and finding ways to make meals cheap, of and I ❤ your red hair looks real good on ya

@heatherprice6106 Жыл бұрын

Your dogs are adorable. The food looks so good

@candyeolney30 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I love seeing what you make with Dollar Tree foods and showing people it’s ok to substitute what you have like in the soup.

@eathomelive 7 ай бұрын

I love how she carries over ingredients from meal to meal so nothing goes to waste.

@coloradopackratprepper Жыл бұрын

Dggies are not a disurbance ,we hear you fine over crunching and lapping!!!!!

@ronbarton7799 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great ideas for eating on a budget

@ellentevault6244 Жыл бұрын

Your dogs are precious

@gertabour9509 11 ай бұрын

Trying to subscribe to all of the dollar tree food channels.

@gertabour9509 11 ай бұрын

This has been an excellent video.

@5canwalk Жыл бұрын

Great affordable meal tips🎉❤

@danielintheantipodes6741 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@amoon8515 Жыл бұрын

I love your meals

@truthteller3740 Жыл бұрын

I love the dogs ❤😊

@kathleendonnelly6077 Жыл бұрын

I think your videos are amazing.

@00iamtheeggman00 10 ай бұрын

Just discovered your videos, and I LOVE THEM!!!! ❤

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@leslieyoung3268 Жыл бұрын

😂 Hi! From one couch potatoe to another! Love your vids and Im binge watching this weekend! Keep up the awesome work you do!😊

@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111 2 ай бұрын

Beef vegetable soup is so good

@BrowneyedGirlmjd Жыл бұрын

I know this is Dollar Tree Dinners and you are knocking it out of the park with every video. But could we get more bonus puppy footage? I live in an apartment and I’m not allowed to have a pet and it’s not worth risking trying to sneak one in because I don’t want to get evicted. So I live vicariously through other fur babies. 🐶🐕🐾

@crabbyresister9194 6 ай бұрын

Quick Tip: Mom always added a tiny bit of vanilla extract to pancake mix. Yummy. Try it. ( if you have it on hand)

@savannahbernay8675 8 ай бұрын

I love the doggies!! And that's a good idea for a sensory toy! I am always looking for more affordable dog toys. Also, I love your method for making fried rice!!

@merposs35 Жыл бұрын

Im a whovian too !!!!!!

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

My favorite show! I may get to meet David tennant at Galaxy con next month and I’m stoked about it

@wendoxia Жыл бұрын

You do a beautiful job on this channel …. very impressive. I was wondering if you worked in the food or nutrition industry because your choices are so thoughtful and educated…

@themeanlesbeann 7 ай бұрын

that dinner looked good! for those who want it creamy try making a roux with some freshly grated cheese 😁

@938quilt Жыл бұрын

sweet pups! I miss my doggies - had a shepherd and a lab. now I have 3 kitties

@annegreenwood3624 Жыл бұрын

when i can’t afford food we shop at the dollar store you can get some great food plus makes meals stretch your dogs are so adorable just be carful some towels get loose thread which can get stuck in the dogs teeth even in their throat dr who really good another fun video

@melanieroberts2221 Жыл бұрын

If I have ran out of dinner ideals with the ingredients I have I list them with a comma in-between in the Google tool bar and it pops up recipes with those ingredients

@momof2momof2 Жыл бұрын

YOu always do such a great job. You are a wonderful public service.

@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 7 ай бұрын

I love drinking jello warm ❤ I’ve had stomach issues since I was young 😢 Just refrigerate the rest for jello later 🥰

@sharimullinax3206 2 ай бұрын

The tvp is made right here in my hometown of Decatur, IL at ADM. We are the Soy Bean Capital of the World. Lol

@kiznu Жыл бұрын

another great video! loved the zoom in when the pup was getting some water 😂

@DollarTreeDinners Жыл бұрын

So full story there, I had started filming, and she came in for a drink. I said something to her and then we stared at each other for like a solid minute of total silence. Then the moment I started recording for a second time, she went back to drinking 😂😂😂 hence my expression

@kiznu Жыл бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners river has quite the personality! 🤣