NO SPEND Pantry Challenge 2023 Week #4

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NO SPEND Pantry Challenge 2023 Week #4

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It's Week #4 of my 2023 PANTRY CHALLENGE! My goal is to feed myself and my husband by just using food from our PANTRY and FREEZER. I made it the entire month of JANUARY and I'll be going strong into February! Other goals in the challenge are to use up older (or less popular) canning and pantry food items that are at or near their best before dates or have just hung around for too long. I created a pantry full of foods that I want to use up and plan on using at least one ingredient in each meal!
In this video I try some viewer suggestions along with some tasty BREAKFAST RECIPES, LUNCH RECIPES AND DINNER RECIPES! I love all of the great suggestions! It really does help me come up with interesting meal plans for the week. I was so blown away by the amount of new subscribers this month! Thank you all so much! I'm so glad you found the channel and I'm looking forward to hearing your great ideas!
Here's a link to the 2023 Pantry Challenge series:
• Pantry Challenge 2023
Here's a link to my first Pantry Challenge series:
• NO SPEND PANTRY CHALLE...
Here's a link to my Freezer Challenge series:
• Freezer Challenge 2022
Here's a link to my Home Canning Pantry Challenge
• Cooking Up My Cans Pan...
Here are some recipes I LOOSELY tried to follow this week:
TEX-MEX SCRAMBLED EGGS thecozycook.co...
OATMEAL BLUEBERRY MUFFINS www.allrecipes...
CARROT SALAD www.saltysided...
CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA www.thereciper...
CORNFLAKE CHICKEN www.tastesofli...
MUNG BEAN SOUP www.foodandwin...
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@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Week #4 of my 2023 Pantry Challenge! I did "NO SPEND" on groceries for the entire month of January!! I was happy to use that extra money to pay off the Christmas bills 😃💰 Things are going really well and I still have quite a few items that I want to focus on and get used up so I'm going to CONTINUE INTO FEBRUARY! We are approaching 5000 subscribers so fast 😳🥰and I'm starting to think about a 5K cake or dessert celebration video! 🎂🍰🎉 LET ME KNOW in the comment section if you have an idea for a great 5000 SUBSCRIBER RECIPE idea using AT LEAST ONE INGREDIENT from my pantry challenge pantry! Thank you all for the GREAT RECIPE IDEAS, COMMENTS and LIKES on the videos! It makes a HUGE difference on the channel (whether the video gets shown to more people and things like that!) I'm so grateful 🧡💛🧡

@capricornfairy624 Жыл бұрын

I love when you said “it’ll be a low fat yogurt, that’s a thing” ☺️☺️☺️☺️ I love how appreciative and supportive Mr.Wanders is of your cooking ❤

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I mean, low fat yogurt exists, right? 🤣 I’m grateful that Mr. Wanders is so amazingly supportive! He’s always right there, willingly to go on whatever crazy adventure I’m planning or eating the most recent inspiration! 🥰❤️

@sooz617 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re getting more subscribers. I love your videos!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos 😃🧡

@karibourgeois8662 Жыл бұрын

I always add a small handful of oats to my smoothies. Maybe try red lentil fritters? You could make a dill dipping sauce for them with the yogurt.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of putting oats in smoothies but I’ve actually never tried it! I always imagine it just makes it taste….gritty? hmm I should give it a try! Thanks for the idea 🙂

@Zyxwvutsrq Жыл бұрын

So happy your channel is growing and will soon reach 5,000 subscribers. Yay for new friends!!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much J M 🧡 It’s a ton more recipe suggestions and I’m just LOVING it! Everyone is so wonderful!

@adriennej8730 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to use my old'ish oatmeal packets because of you. I think apple cinnamon ones with some old'ish raisins might make nice muffins!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Ohh that would be really good! Great idea, thanks for sharing :)

@janicecraig2364 Жыл бұрын

My husband hates beans. Raised as a meat and potatoes man. I’ve been sneaking beans and corn in the Chili. Plus my kale. lol. Thanks for the video. ❤

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Haha! You have to sneak that stuff in when you can! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :D

@danasmith9181 Жыл бұрын

Homemade white bread, with butter and molasses is THE BEST :)

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

So Mr. Wanders says! I'll have to give it a try! :)

@cbpotts Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration and motivation! I was planning on being a slug tonight but after watching this, I got off my butt and made a pantry challenge meal of my own. Thanks for the nudge that got me to accomplish something!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

It’s so great that you got some inspiration from the video! I get loads of inspiration from all the great recipe suggestions and thoughtful comments! Happy to pass it along 😃🧡

@gloriapeel6887 Жыл бұрын

The carrot salad looks really good!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

It’s so good! I make it fairly regularly 😀 YUM!

@sarahdivakar5277 Жыл бұрын

Excellent…I’m going to try lentils in chili this week! I’ve got two bags to use up in my own pantry challenge (which does not remotely include not going to the store…I’ve noticed I have been spending less per week on groceries though! 👍🏻👍🏻)

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hey Sarah! I’ll definitely be throwing lentils in chili more often! A great way to bulk up and half the ground beef! Your “pantry challenge” can have any kind of “rules” you like! 😜😃 It’s great to be saving money this time of year anyway we can!💰

@iartistdotme Жыл бұрын

Awesome week! If you have a cabbage, corn flakes with butter on bottom of pan, layer of cooked cabbage, then creamy layer of something - don't remember what but also crumb topping It is so good and the creamy layer really makes it perfect with cabbage. Try whole wheat pancakes rolled up with sausages and some syrup - like a breakfast sweet roll. I can't wait to see what new creative sweet things you come up with. So fun!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Yay! Great to have you watching mary :) Great suggestions! Mmm your cabbage sounds yummy and the pancake with sausage and syrup is fabulous! Usually my breakfast just accidentally mingles on my plate like that LOL Maybe I'll just put together a tray of sweets! There has been some great ideas :)

@tinaelliott8029 Жыл бұрын

Ok Tex-mex scrambled eggs sounds awesome. I haven’t been doing a no spend, however I have been doing a low spend. I have a very well stocked pantry and freezers and have been trying to be more conscious of spending. Thank you, one fellow Canadian to another

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina! The scrambled eggs were great! I think any type of “pantry challenge” gives us a way to be mindful of what we’re eating and buying! Good for you 👍🏼 Go Canada! 🧡🇨🇦

@jodie19831 Жыл бұрын

Another great week girlie. Can't wait 2 see next week 🙌

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jodie! :) I'm heading strong in to February!

@jodie19831 Жыл бұрын

@Jessica Wanders totally agree. U got lots left in the pantry plus u live trying new things. I love seeing new recipes. I'm thinking with the oatmeal, maybe a crumble pie. Nom nom.

@caroljane75 Жыл бұрын

My mom use to make peach cobbler when I was young. Canned peaches..juice and peaches, in the bottom of a dish, mix bisquick mix and drop biscuit dough over the top of the peaches in blobs. Top with a little butter and bake until the biscuits are cooked. It was so good! When I saw your peaches the memory just came to me. Loved the video!❤

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Carol! 🧡 Mmm that sounds easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing the idea! 😃

@micahmiller5923 Жыл бұрын

I think my grandmother had that same bread machine! I loved her bread but she used to pull it out and bake it in loaf pans so it would fit into her toaster. Love these recipes and ideas for meals! With those Graham crackers, the jello, and the marshmallows, you might be able to make a key lime pie type dish.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

It's a great machine! There are quite a few just "dough" recipes for the machine that you can then bake in the oven! If you google the bread machine you can get the user guide with all the recipes! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Micah

@nadinefrandsen6087 Жыл бұрын

I love that you talk aloud through your thought process as you create your meals.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely feedback Nadine! It can be pretty hard to talk...alone...when no one is home... LOL but I feel like it makes a better video so I'm so happy you enjoy my ramblings :D

@catherinebarlow3079 Жыл бұрын

Splitpea soup and semolina pudding wot used to have primary school in the 70s with blob of jam on top when it's cooked

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Ohh that sounds unique! I'll check that out! I haven't tried making a porridge out of the semolina but I tried it with corn meal and I really enjoyed it! I might have to give it a try! Thanks for the suggestion :D

@claws1507 Жыл бұрын

Currently making the blueberry quick bread from last week! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I really enjoyed it :) Hope you like it!

@SuzieQTrainwreck Жыл бұрын

Before my challenge started, and I'm using stuff primarily from my freezers, I had bought bananas, apples, oranges, potatoes, and onions. All I've bought since Christmas Day is milk, medicine as needed, and animal feed. I've been making our own fries and chips from the potatoes....there's no going back to the store bought ones now. I took a beef roast and made roast beef sandwiches with it tonight....no going to Arby's or where ever again. We've had a lot of interesting meals, desserts and snacks and our freezers are starting to be managable again.

@SuzieQTrainwreck Жыл бұрын

Also, I've got another month or so to deal with. I may have to buy meat and cheese, but we've also got full pantries. We'll see.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That's great! Good idea to stock up :) I was visiting family over the holidays and didn't do another grocery haul so I'm pretty low on some dairy items and fresh greens but other than that we are managing pretty well. I'm missing quick, easy meals so I might focus on those this week...take a break a bit maybe! I love making my own fries! It sounds like you're having fun and doing a great job Suzanne! :D

@SuzieQTrainwreck Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders We haven't had a salad since New Years eve....we ran out of most of our fresh produce quickly. My son got desperate yesterday and went and bought fresh broccoli and nectarines....as of which I don't eat either, but he loves them. LOL. I'll buy more fresh produce around here around first of March when the "good stuff" starts to come in.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I think I have a tiny bit of iceberg and a sad head of romaine that are hanging on lol Everything is very pricey still this time of the year so it's a great idea to wait a bit for things to start arriving! I've been watching for grapefruit to go on sale but I haven't seen anything yet...

@adriennej8730 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the shout out in the bread making section! 😀

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

@nmnativenurse6965 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica! You’re making a lot of progress! My pantry is an absolute mess! I need to take the time to get it organized. The cherry pie filling and the graham crackers would be great ingredients for a cherry cheesecake! Thanks for the recipes! (Hugs)

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

It's coming along (always more slowly than I think it will lol) I put off all that organizing stuff until the spring!! Get things sorted out when the world wakes up again ;) Great to see you

@myhillsidegarden3998 Жыл бұрын

You could drain the yogurt through cheese cloth to get a thicker yogurt.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I've often tried to imagine this...doesn't it just pour right through cheese cloth?? I think I'd have to have a LOT of layers to keep it from doing that LOL

@andreaontour8961 Жыл бұрын

What a great video, thank you so much for your hard work! Enjoy your sunday!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! Have a great weekend

@ponycyndi1 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dolly bars use Graham cracker, condensed milk, coconut, and a few other things, nuts are good on them too.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I think I'll have to get to baking pretty soon! :)

@regularmompantrylife2587 Жыл бұрын

My boys said they were going to make me a Jessica Wanders theme birthday party 😆 I thought that might give you a giggle.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Are they just putting it together with what they have in the pantry?! haha That's so awesome! Happy Birthday! :D

@1jmass Жыл бұрын

It seems that stuffing mix has quite a few uses. That is good to know. I wonder if the people Mr. Wanders works with gather round at lunch time to see what inventive concoction he has for lunch? He is quite supportive of your recipes, and only occasionally has to add red pepper flakes or another supplement to his portion.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

The stuffing mix is great to add bread crumbs and flavour to lots of things! He is always so supportive of what I make! He's really a good sport (even after decades!!) about trying all my new ideas LOL Now there are so many more ideas with everyone sharing and he's been nothing but really intrigued!

@martineo9638 Жыл бұрын

For the mungbeans....Ndengu! Its a kind of curry from Kenia, its sooo tasty (dont be afraid with the salt, it needs it)

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I think a couple of people have mentioned this! I’m definitely going to have to check it out 😃 Thanks for the tip!

@adventuresingroceryland Жыл бұрын

Great week Jessica. The eggs looked so good. I also prefer to bake muffins in silicone. They do come out so much better. I'm really intrigued with making yogurt. I've made a soft cheese before but never yogurt. Seems like something I should try in the future. The chili looked really appetizing. I've never cooked with lentils before. Chili seems a great way to use them up! Thanks for the video.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie :) You should definitely give the yogurt a try! I haven't gone back to buying it (unless I accidentally run out lol) since I first tried it! So easy and really quite a bit cheaper! I hope you give lentils a try too! Canada is the world's #1 producer of lentils :D (45% of the world's lentils!) So glad you enjoyed the video

@adventuresingroceryland Жыл бұрын

Seriously?!? I did not know that about lentils. You mentioned that you would have preferred green lentils in the chili. What is the difference. I am a total lentils newbie.

@zormier2002 Жыл бұрын

I think I would have cooked my onions before putting them in the eggs. I love grilled onions and peppers in my eggs

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I agree! I wanted to try the recipe as it was laid out but I always fry my ingredients and then add eggs 🍳 It was still very tasty though 👍🏼

@morganebrohan1266 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Maybe you Can make a Peach crumble with your peaches and your corn flakes Crumbs?

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That would be great :) I've never used corn flake crumbs on my crisps or crumbles! Thanks for the idea!

@anetzband1383 Жыл бұрын

I must confess that I get a big smile on my face every time you say "a recipe I'm loosely going to follow." Love it. You're being very creative, and I would have loved to try that mung bean soup. When we lived in the Philippines we ate a lot of mung beans--cooked with tomatoes, onions, spices, and served over rice. Your chili looked great. Here's a tip for opening a little can of tomato paste: open both ends and use the one end to push the paste out the other. Mom taught me that years and years ago. Very good video!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Aww that’s great a Netzband! I’m so glad you’re continuing to enjoy the videos 🧡 I ended up enjoying the mung bean soup! I can’t wait to make it with fresh herbs 🌿 Great tip about the paste! It’s always difficult to get it out of the can, thanks for sharing!

@Layla-ir3sl Жыл бұрын

I made the muffins with the old fashioned oats I’m trying to use up and they were really good! I don’t eat eggs so I used a 1/4 cup of apple sauce instead. The muffins turned out really really yummy! Will definitely keep them in the rotation

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Layla! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I was happily surprised that they weren’t too dense!

@Layla-ir3sl Жыл бұрын

They were super light and filling. I took some for a snack and they held really well. I did bake them at a lower temp. 475 seemed too high and 350 worked perfectly

@thistledewfarm Жыл бұрын

I’m in my own 1st time pantry challenge and it’s going pretty ok. Im now on my last loaf of store bought bread so I just made up a monster batch of potato dough bread. I have some weird things to use up too, LIKE RANCH SALAD DRESSING! Thanks for the idea. It will go well for me and really change up my chicken or pork chop/steak game.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have one more store bought bread in the freezer that I’m saving 😂 Bottled Ranch Dressing always go on sale for cheap but it’s hard to find good recipes for it! It’s always the seasoning packets! Happy to share what others have shared with me 😃 There are loads of great ideas in the comment section of the videos! A goldmine of great ideas 👍🏼

@catherinebarlow3079 Жыл бұрын

You could use ranch dressing powerd on your chicken Cook it oven or airfryer

@ka6148 Жыл бұрын

Loooove ground cherries! I'm an aunt Molly fan, yummmm

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Me too! It’s all I can do to stay away from them out in the garden and save some in the freezer 😂

@amandasnailtasticnails9657 Жыл бұрын

The bread machine makes me want to see if my mom still has her or find one. I want to start learning to make bread.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Go for it! It’s a great easy way to make bread! 🍞

@catherinebarlow3079 Жыл бұрын

If your mum doesn't have her bread machine anymore try looking thrift stores but plug it in before you buy one to make sure it works first

@TXJan0057 Жыл бұрын

I always heat my onions and beans before i put the eggs. We make this with broken tortilla chips mixed in. But really TexMex is usually pinto beans.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Great info! I've only recently tried pinto beans. I haven't had much luck growing them in the garden and I hadn't bought them before. I just called it Tex Mex because that's what the recipe was called that I was "loosely trying to follow" lol One day I'll make it down there and try some real stuff! :D

@wendoxia Жыл бұрын

Are you guys cooking eight eggs for two people? Maybe I should watch the rest of this video… But this seems like an enormous amount of food for two people I would make a half of this recipe… Even though it does look delicious

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

It was a lot LOL Mr. Wanders will eat a lot if I make a big meal though! I ate some for breakfast and then some later too! It would definitely work as 1/2 the recipe!

@toniisaacsen3523 Жыл бұрын

Scrambled eggs warm up really well. I make a big batch of what we call "dirty" eggs and I take them to reheat in my lunch. I typically put in peppers, mushrooms, leftover roast beef, hot dogs or ham, and cheese. It's fun to have breakfast at lunch :)

@WildroseHomemaker Жыл бұрын

If it all gets eaten what’s the issue?

@wendoxia Жыл бұрын

@@WildroseHomemaker I was just trying to figure out how many people the recipe serve it seems like an enormous amount of food and I was trying to figure out if it was more than one meals worth

@tinablair2206 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Glad you tried the chicken. That ranch pasta would be good as a cold salad I bet. Gnocchi with kale and artichokes could work together. I am going to try the oatmeal muffins. Thank you

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina! Coating the chicken like that sure kept it wonderfully moist inside! Ohhh great idea for the gnocchi! Thanks 😃

@kathryndockrey1477 Жыл бұрын

You are doing great. Looks like you and Mr Wanders ate very well. I've noticed a lot people, as well as You Tubers are digging out their bread makers. We have made ours for several years now. Saved us a fortune. Looking forward to your next video

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks kathryn 🧡 I’m on again/off again with the bread maker…it’s sometimes hard to know that you’re going to want bread 4 hours from now 😂 AND I find that it doesn’t keep as well. Probably because it doesn’t have all the preservatives of store bought bread! I always end up using it in the winter when I don’t want to run to the store and you get it saves a ton of money! 👍🏼😃

@angelam4258 Жыл бұрын

molasses is a good laxative in the old days kids were given it to keep them regular.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼🧡

@ooprincessoo7113 Жыл бұрын

You could use the crackers to make fire crackers I'm sure Mr wanders would like those, they're good with cream cheese. They are a snack though not so much a meal.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I think I've heard of this under a different name but I'll check it out! I think he's keen for me to make some treats! :)

@Sarah_Grant Жыл бұрын

The TexMex egg dish...draining the tomato juice is odd, since adding it would have stopped your eggs from cooking too fast. I also would have changed the step order of ingredients. Eh. Looked good though. Agree with Mr. W...LOTS of cheese! Whew. 😄 5k dessert....jello something? You could do one of Midwestern Mom's "Minnesota salads that aren't really salads" as they use jello A LOT! (Maybe a callab? 😉)

@Sarah_Grant Жыл бұрын

Oh yay! You tried thr powdered milk into yogurt! That's still on my list to try. 😁 Looks a lot like kafir.

@Sarah_Grant Жыл бұрын

Mung beans...Kitcheree may be more up your alley to try. Way too much dill and bay leaves for my liking in this soup.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hey Sarah 😀 Ya the eggs were still tasty! Cheese fixes everything lol I’m going to check out those jello salads (sounds like something I’d love!) and the kitcheree too! I really enjoyed the taste of the cooked mung beans and the soup grew on me actually but I’d love to try it with fresh herbs! Always lovely to hear your thoughts 🧡

@kdonor Жыл бұрын

I made copycat Aussie bites a few days ago and that recipe used oatmeal. I substituted a few ingredients based on what I have.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Those look great! Very healthy :D Thanks for sharing!

@nadinefrandsen6087 Жыл бұрын

I use dried kale in my Zuppa Toscana soup

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'd never heard of this soup and it looks like it would use up a bunch of things I have! Thanks for sharing Nadine! :D

@nadinefrandsen6087 Жыл бұрын

I honestly think you and your hubby will love it! Make sure to have some garlic bread sticks on hand to dip in your soup to soak up the yummy broth.

@susanchoja6800 Жыл бұрын

It was interesting that the skim milk powder worked in your yogurt. Who knew! I throw dehydrated spinach or kale and or dehydrated cabbage in pretty much any soup I make works great .if you make gnocchi you could make a gnocchi soup as well and use your kale. I used up home canned celery, green beans, and carrots in a vegetable lentil soup and they worked great so I was excited as I don’t really enjoy any of those veggies canned so now I know how to use them up

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan! 🧡 Honestly I thought it wouldn’t work at all for yogurt! I’ve always been reluctant to waste the powder on trying it out 😂 I’ve never tried canning celery! Interesting! I don’t enjoy carrots canned either 😒 I’m trying to enjoy them for as long as I can in the fridge and I froze a whole bunch of my harvest. Green beans I prefer frozen as well but of course they don’t keep as long in the freezer 🤷‍♀️ It’s a trade off. Your veggie lentil soup sounds great 👍🏼

@phyllisroark8526 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking you could use the biscuit package with the peaches. Then use some powdered sugar and water to make a "topping". Make them into muffins or a 8x8 pan. Thanks for sharing!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing Phyllis 👍🏼🧡

@clairekuchel-klassen7103 Жыл бұрын

You are right that it is harder to hide the skim milk powder taste in yogurt.I find that adding another cup of powder helps to thicken it up. Come morning, I add 1-2 teaspoons Vanilla extract before setting up in the refrigerator. The vanilla and setting up time both reduce the taste of the powder. Hope that works for you

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! I ight try those tips! Especially adding some more powder to thicken it up! :)

@catherinebarlow3079 Жыл бұрын

Your first person I've seen using British heinz baked bean every over channel watch that's American or Canadian us American baked beans one you have ,have brown sugar or maple syrup in them

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Yes! It's really common to get the maple sugar flavoured beans here but I prefer the British style beans for breakfast :D

@morganebrohan1266 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a bowlcake with your instant oat? Love your pantry challenge séries😉

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Okay, I didn't know what this was until I searched it! Love it!! I think I can throw some stuff in that! How easy can it get, eh?! Thanks for the suggestion :D

@valeriechapman6056 Жыл бұрын

I bet the chicken, bacon , ranch pasta would be good if you added halved cherry tomatoes at the end !

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Ohh that would be great I bet! :) Great idea!

@LindaASJ Жыл бұрын

I made it through January and spent ZERO on groceries. Keeping moving onto February!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I am missing a few things, like fresh milk and cream, but I haven't broken down and ordered groceries...yet! I'm enjoying using up things in the pantry and putting the extra money towards bills so it's keeping me really focused! Onwards into February!

@AndreaRuralMN Жыл бұрын

In baking quick oats and old fashioned oats are interchangeable. I've not had any issues with using the "wrong" one in recipes

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Sometimes I find the rolled oats just hold up a bit better...give it more texture but I didn't notice this time :D

@mrs.tinklebinkle8574 Жыл бұрын

I know this isn't a cake but could make magic cookie bars. It is butter, graham crackers, chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut and sweetened condensed milk.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Those sound wonderful :) I'll check out some recipes. Thanks for sharing!

@susanchoja6800 Жыл бұрын

We call them hello dolly bars. I suggested them a few weeks ago, so yummy and will use up a lot of pantry staples

@mrs.tinklebinkle8574 Жыл бұрын

@@susanchoja6800 if butterscotch chips are added they can be called seven layer bars. A dessert with many names. Have not heard of them called hello dolly bars. 🙂

@Teshuva0 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing temperature math 🤪 Celsius is a foreign language

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

No problem! Maybe if I do it enough and you keep watching the videos you’ll get the hang of it 😉 Weirdly I’m from a generation that does many things in Fahrenheit still but some things I have to look up! Air temp is Celsius, oven is Fahrenheit, pool temperature is Fahrenheit! So many more things are a mix of imperial and metric for me!

@kdonor Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, I wear my hat in the house, too. I spent $109 for food this month for family of 6. budget is $150. I chose to not do no spend because my kids all drink milk and we all like fresh produce.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Kdonor! A hat keeps you sooo warm!! I don't mind it at all! That's an amazing budget for your big family! Great job!! I am missing fresh milk but I don't mind our frozen veggies from the garden so far. I think a quick very low cost trip to the store for some milk and cream is in order before we head into February! So great to have you watching :) Your carrot salad with pineapple suggestion turned out great

@kdonor Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we did no spend last January and while overall it was good, just since it's high germ season, I really want to encourage the fresh fruit especially citrus eating here. And my youngest who is 6 is a milk conisseur and can't handle the taste of powdered milk (though big siblings are fine with powdered milk in hot cocoa) . I'm so glad the pineapple carrot salad worked out! I should make that, too.

@LindaASJ Жыл бұрын

Your Mexican egg breakfast was one ingredient (tortilla chips) away from being migas!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I'd never heard of that but I looked it up and YES!! that's awesome :D I could have found some tortilla chips in the big pantry to go with it! Such an easy meal that used up whatever was on hand! Thanks for sharing that info Linda!

@sharonking5171 Жыл бұрын

Molasses cookies are yummy

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard! Hmmm I wonder if I can find a molasses oatmeal cookie…thanks for the idea Sharon 👍🏼😃

@catherinebarlow3079 Жыл бұрын

My favourite meal l like when am buy myself no one home is fried egg heniz baked beans with home made chips you call them French frys bit chunky that skinny French frys and bread and butter to dip my runny egg and chips inside bread before l dip it in the egg

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

That sounds like quite an awesome breakfast catherine! I'm coming to your house :D

@bevdwyer2509 Жыл бұрын

If you like curry flavours you can also try Ndengu soup to use up Mung beans.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I’ve been hearing about this! It’s coming highly recommended 👍🏼😃 I’ll have to try it out! Thanks for the tip 🧡

@ashalacarte Жыл бұрын

I have to say I have o ly made yogurt 2 times but I like greek yogurt so I strain it through a cloth and seperate the whey. I have been using the whey to replace milk in recipes. It's so yummy.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I have heard of this but imagined that cheesecloth wouldn't work lol Strain it through a dish cloth or old shirt or something I guess? I haven't tried it but I might have to look into it more! Thanks for sharing :)

@ashalacarte Жыл бұрын

@Jessica Wanders I actually used a potato sack dish cloth the first time. Works like a charm. Mine comes out more like sour cream but I let it strain for like 8 hours. If you want it less thick strain less long.

@rhondaakey9166 Жыл бұрын

A coffee filter might work as well.

@amyc2349 Жыл бұрын

Cherry oatmeal cobbler

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Mmmm sounds yummy!

@amandasnailtasticnails9657 Жыл бұрын

I use Cesar salad dressing in my pasta. One of my summers I went to my pantry and pulled out past, salad dressing, and a can of tuna. It turned out good. I’ve done something along these lines with a can of spinach. I just wished I had wrote that down.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Interesting! A pasta salad? Thanks for sharing 🙂

@amandasnailtasticnails9657 Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders I cook whatever pasta I have on hand. I really like the bow tie. Drain like usual add in the tuna/chicken (if you have chicken use) and the Cesar dressing. I put back on the stove on a low heat only to warm up the tuna. I’m sure you can add other items but I’ve never tried it. I’ve never thought about until just recently after watching some other channels who does this kind of cooking.

@zormier2002 Жыл бұрын

Try the original or the hot Rotel. Much spicier

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Next time I’m definitely going hotter! 🌶️ I wasn’t sure about the heat 🙂

@samanthadodd8112 Жыл бұрын

Rotex is a stable in my pantry. It will go on sale once or twice a year at my store for $1.00 for the no salt (I try to limit salt). I buy 10 to 20 each time it's on sale. Hot ones are better in my opinion.

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Samantha 🧡 That’s a great deal! I can see how handy it is! I’m definitely going to try the hot version next time 😃

@kdonor Жыл бұрын

How quickly do you try to eat your home canned food? I started canning August 2021 so nothing is very old yet but I thought I should probably get all the '21 food eaten this year. What do you think?

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

I certainly like to use it up within two years but if I don't I don't worry about it too much. Jams and Jellies are great for years without a problem, pickles too. The lid companies usually only guarantee the lids for a year and a half and the nutritional quality starts to go down after about two years. If you follow safe canning recipes and your jars sealed then the contents are edible as long as they stay sealed as far as I know. I do like to have empty jars to fill up with more things in the next canning season :D It's not a rush to use it up in a year.

@jazminj6512 Жыл бұрын

Lol your husband just eats everything mine is sooooo picky he wouldn’t eat any of it 😭

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

He does eat everything! I always suspect he isn't being totally honest with me lol After all this time, I think that we just share a lot of the same tastes :D (And he is pretty grateful that I make him food!) One of our sons is kind of a mildly picky eater but I just kept giving him the same stuff for dinner! Now he claims he likes mushrooms! hahaha

@nicholasbrumpton2885 Жыл бұрын

How ' budget' is this when Kellogs, Knorr and Quaker brands are being used, where are the own store brands?

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback Nicholas. I wouldn't say that I'm trying to do a "budget' challenge in this challenge exactly. I'm just trying to not spend money at the stores to save money by using what I have in the pantry. If you enjoy budget grocery challenges make sure to check out my $21 a Week Grocery Challenge! I'd love to hear your feedback on that challenge as well :) kzfaq.info/sun/PL0mlSDF8Ck4J-eNmms6NfTZpIDhQdwOQ8

@aliciastraub3477 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you'd like the yogurt you made better if you strained it?

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi Alicia :) I haven't ever tried straining yogurt...what are you thinking about using to strain it? I've heard that it thickens it. It's an interesting idea!

@kdonor Жыл бұрын

Try cheese cloth. :)

@karenm7433 Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders I use a cloth napkin

@aliciastraub3477 Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders I use a tea towel over a sieve over a bowl but I think a coffee filter, cheese cloth or cloth napkin would work as well.

@Sarah_Grant Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders they make very inexpensive yogurt strainers these days (amazon). But any cheesecloth or nut bag will do...

@rev.ruthe.gallot9103 Жыл бұрын

can you share a link to the oatmeal muffin recipeyou used? Thanks! (I accidentally bought quick oats instead of rolled oats and I need recipes to use it up)

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Hi! You bet! I missed adding it because it was on my iPad! I'm on it! :) It'll be up in a jiffy!

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Fixed it! Thanks for catching that :D

@rev.ruthe.gallot9103 Жыл бұрын

@@JessicaWanders Thank you! They look like a perfect way to use up something in my pantry! Great video!

@zormier2002 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with wearing a hat in the house. I do the same thing. Why heat the whole house when all you need is a hat?

@JessicaWanders Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! I have a tiny space heater in my office if I really need it but otherwise it’s a waste to burn through our firewood stockpile when it’s 10° out. I can’t handle it that hot in the house! 🥵