No Fridge/Freezer at your Dollar Tree? 4 Easy Pantry Only Dinners You Can Make!

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10 ай бұрын

Today I made 4 Dollar Tree meals without any refrigerated or frozen ingredients, very commonly I get comments from viewers who want to be able to try my recipes but their store doesn't have a fridge so hopefully this opens up some ideas and inspiration for pantry only meals that can be made. Even if it's not from dollar tree, these are quick affordable meals the family will enjoy.
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Recipes Shared:
Blue Collar Belly Warmer ($7.50) Serves 6
Instant mashed potatoes (garlic or any flavor of choice)
2 cans of condensed vegetable beef soup
1 can of corn
1 can of peas
1 packet of biscuit mix (homestyle or cheddar garlic)
Prepare instant potatoes per package instructions and spread them in an even layer on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer over 2 cans of beef soup (do not dilute). Drain corn and peas and spread those over top. Season well with black pepper, if desired add additional garlic powder, onion powder, etc. Prepare biscuit mix (i like to add an extra splash of water than the package calls for) and spoon little dollops of biscuit dough over the top. Try to cover as much of the surface with biscuits as possible. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the biscuits are browned.
One Pot Burrito Bowl ($7.50) Serves 4
1 bag of spanish rice
1 can of corn
1 can of black beans
2 cans of chicken
1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
Optional toppings: queso, sour cream, cheese, fritos, tortilla chips, jalapenos
drain all canned ingredients (rinse the beans) and add them to a rice cooker along with packaged spanish rice and 1 & 1/2 to 2 cups of water. Turn on the rice cooker (set to rice function if using a multicooker) and when your rice cooker is done your dinner is ready, top with any toppings of choice. I used Taco Sauce I got from dollar tree.
Chicken a la king ($6.25) Serves 4
2 cans of chicken a la king
1 can of chicken
1 can of mixed vegetables
1 packet of biscuit mix (I prefer cheddar garlic)
Prepare biscuit mix per package instructions but add an extra 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. in a skillet (or baking dish) pour in chicken a la king, drained chicken, and drained vegetables. Season well with pepper (can add additional seasonings if desired) spoon large biscuit dollops on top and bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the biscuits are brown.
Pizza pasta salad ($7.50) serves 4
3 boxes of suddenly classic pasta salad
1 package of pepperoni
1 can of sliced olives
1 can of diced tomatoes
Boil your pasta salad per the package instructions, and prepare the dressing separately. Cut pepperoni into quarters. if your diced tomatoes are not petite diced tomatoes then cut tomatoes down into smaller pieces. Rinse and drain tomatoes, but just drain the olives. Once pasta salad is cooked, chill in an ice bath if needing to use immediately. Toss pasta with dressing and add in mix ins. if you've got parmesan cheese add some but if not leave that out. Enjoy!

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@nancycarney 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved all of these recipes. We have a mission to provide shelf stable meals to families in need. We bag each meal in a ziploc bag with recipe. 5 recipes go into a 5 gallon bucket along with shelf stable milk. The recipes are so very kid friendly to make. You just gave us this weeks menu. THANK YOU!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I love that idea and I’m so glad that I’ve taken some of the guess work out of it for you! Hopefully everyone enjoys the meals! 🥰

@JC-il5hh 10 ай бұрын

This is a great idea!

@lambulance 10 ай бұрын

love this so much!! this is what community looks like 💖

@susanmccoy1992 10 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing what you do for families in need!

@LissyVee 10 ай бұрын

God bless you! There is a donation kiosk at the end of my block next to the church and I always try to stock some spaghetti and sauce, mac and cheese, etc. in there every week, thankfully there is a dollar tree a few blocks over so it makes for easy work. Directly down the block from the dollar tree there is another kiosk that actually has a fridge outside that you can stock as well. It’s such a blessing for people who don’t have transportation as most of the food pantries are in another neighborhood and require transit to get there

@courtneylegaloff3851 9 ай бұрын

I just want to say, the kindness, compassion, open-mindedness and gratitude in these comments brought tears to my eyes. I love this community.

@user-om2bw1cj1r 7 ай бұрын

Yes, this is the nice side of KZfaq. No silly politics, just good food and good energy.

@nancycarney 10 ай бұрын

Just wanted to let you know that all 4 meals were a HUGE hit. We delivered them as shelf stable..ready to cook meals to a family of 5. Your recipes were such a blessing and inspiration. Thank you for all your ideas.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

That is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing and I am so glad the families you helped have a resource like you ❤️

@bethsugg5677 10 ай бұрын

Being a single mom of two, i wish these videos were around then. It's not easy feeding 3 people for 25 bucks a week and being healthy. i'm sure people are finding this helpful.

@terrygillenwater1420 7 ай бұрын

My kids are picky when it comes to healthy food 😂 so this video is pretty much good for me for meal prepping lol 😅

@NeverBreakXPact 10 ай бұрын

I want to tell you a tip about the ricecooker, just in case you don't know (it seems to not be well known outside of asia). The measuring cup that comes with the rice cooker is to measure the rice. One 'rice cup' is equal to one adult serving of cooked rice (again by asian standards, its a pretty large portion). What you're meant to do is scoop out the rice with the rice cup, wash it and drain the washing liquid a few times, then put the rice in the cooking pot of the rice cooker, and add water up to the fill line. If you used 2 rice cups, add water until it is up to the line marked '2' inside the cooking pot with the rice already inside. Just make sure you don't add water before rice, the measuring line accounts for the mass of the rice so it will be too much water if you do water first, I hope that makes sense. Again, sorry if you already know this technique!

@cecepalmer4833 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining this. I was not aware and it makes more sense to me now.😊

@cherrywilson6267 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I had no idea and it ow makes sense.

@marlenearocho3680 6 ай бұрын

TFS. I didn't know that

@Tdrgv512 6 ай бұрын

Or you can just do the knuckle or finger technique.

@user-ot7ln4fy7y 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! You’re absolutely correct. I lived in Japan 3 years, my beautiful Japanese friends did same thing!

@Tsiri09 10 ай бұрын

If you don't need a whole quart of milk, use powdered milk instead. Here's the secret: to make one cup of milk, put 1/2 cup water in a measuring cup. Add 1/3 cup milk powder and stir until dissolved. Then fill the cup to the one cup mark- instant milk without the powdered milk taste and you only use what you need. Buy "just add water" mixes and only use what you need to make a meal for the number of people eating- no leftovers to refrigerate- Good ideas in a blackout, bad storm, disaster, camping, road trip and more.

@shellbhouse7923 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

@LearningToThrive 10 ай бұрын

I used to think I was the king of cheap eating, then I found your channel. You are amazing and inspirational.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That means a lot! I hope it helps 🥰

@robetpeery9084 10 ай бұрын

love the channel and all of your recipe you come up with. your absolutely fantastic and I truly enjoy the care of your videos they are very helpful. and I respect all you do for your help. your a beautiful person and I see you next time thanks for sharing your recipe ideas

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Robert! That means a lot!

@robetpeery9084 10 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners your very welcome friend thanks for the love and reply

@jenniferharris7633 5 ай бұрын

You can eat cheaply or you can dine cheaply. She has given us the inspiration and information to DINE.

@PamBrewer-nv5go 10 ай бұрын

Drain all those cans into your measuring cup and then make up the difference with plain water. You'll get more flavor that way while still being able to control the liquid. Another excellent video.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Definitely! Thank you!

@shellbhouse7923 7 ай бұрын

Love this tip! ❤

@liamlowenthal8476 10 ай бұрын

You're so considerate towards people who have next to nothing to work with. As someone who was homeless for a few years, this makes me really happy, because let me tell you, Churchs are not all that welcoming everywhere, especially in my area, and if you try to get help from a religious based cooperation, they find reasons for you to "need to fix yourself" in ways that should be unnecessary. Like how you're born or whatnot. At least here, anyway. So this really means a lot to me, your kindness and unconditional care for people. It's rare friend. I just wanted to let you know that :)

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, I think that my platform is very unique in that sense. There are many food assistance programs out there but dollar tree is a way for people to supplement those or a way for them to support and feed themselves and their family cheaply if they can’t use those programs for various reasons. I think it’s a very underutilized tool for those on fixed income and limited budgets so I only hope to reduce or remove the stigma of it

@cindymichaud7111 10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry some Churches don't provide assistance. As a woman who gives to our charitable efforts, it hurts my heart to hear this. All God's children need to eat and providing food is a Godly endeavor. If anyone needs food please check for food pantries, municipal or county general assistance programs, or other resources. We do maintain a benevolence fund to help those who can't access those services. As a small group we don't have a lot of money but members give what they can. Churches don't receive funding from sources other than their congregation's individual offering or tithing. Churches are groups of people that exist to worship together and they try to do good works to serve Christ. Not all fellowship's ministries include food pantry or welfare help. Some provide monies for different community issues (like child welfare, education assistance, addiction, prison counseling or even hospice ministry). Above all, judgment is not a ministry; lifting people out of poverty is. Praying for a revival of Godly love in our country. God bless you ✝

@janmclain6301 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing those of us who are elderly/on a limited SocSec income how we can cook out of our pantry for little money. I love my crock pot, toaster oven, and rice cooker. It is smaller than yours, but it's just me anyway. I'm so glad I found you!

@debifritzsd 8 ай бұрын

This was great. My husband doesn’t eat dairy. Ugh, finding ideas without cheese is so much work!! This was fun to watch. PS for some reason I hate it when people don’t scrape the can. So glad you did that so my brain didn’t keep yelling “scrape the can”. 😂😂

@KJDogluv 8 ай бұрын

I was watching this when my mom passed away just now. She loved chicken pot pie. Bless you I’m making this in honor of her

@quadreye 10 ай бұрын

I live in south east asia, there's no dollar tree here. Fresh ingredients are cheaper and fairly easy to access in most places, so I'm definitely not the target audience for your videos, but I like watching them! I love how creative you are with your recipes while keeping in mind that not everyone can have access to certain things. Even I can learn a thing or two, so I'm sure people can benefit a lot from your videos. I also like the way you explain things. Best of luck in life and youtube!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I wish that was the case here, I think it’s just because everything is so spread out, sometimes people can live an hour+ from a normal grocery store. And even then the fresh food prices can be insanely high

@quadreye 10 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners Considering how big america is, that's understandable.. Making meals from prepackaged food is a skill in itself, I'm glad there's people like you who help others improvise like that.

@kerrigomez8445 10 ай бұрын

These would be great ideas to have for an emergency food panty as well. Just a few things to make sure there is food available. I loved the idea of making these into food bags. You could do this for a new mom or someone who just got out of surgery. So easy and looks like they are just warming to the heart.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

I like the food bag idea as well it’s so kind

@lenity2166 10 ай бұрын

I have made several of your recipes but recently made your recipe using the muffin mix and canned pie filling and last week used some fresh fruit I had and made my own “pie filling” my son loved both. Thank you so much for being so considerate of people who struggle and want to make good meals and treats for ourselves and our families.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you loved it and I always want to be sure that everyone can have a special meal

@VeronicaRichardson1980 9 ай бұрын

Is it just muffin mix and pie filling mixed and baked?

@lenity2166 9 ай бұрын

@@VeronicaRichardson1980 make the muffin mix according to the directions on the package and then pour over the pie filling and bake as directed on the package.

@SA0992 7 ай бұрын

Don’t feel bad about sharing the rice/multi cooker! Small appliances like that can be super helpful for folks who, like you said, don’t have access to a stove for some reason. Maybe they live in a hotel or maybe their stove is broken and a multi cooker is within reach of their budget but having someone come in to repair a stove is not.

@roses2780 10 ай бұрын

Went to dollar tree and just made the first recipe only found 2 cheddar potatoes, I used 2 beef barley soup, 2 creamed corn and biscuit on top 7 items at $1.25 total under 9 dollars made 2 casseroles Thanks!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for trying it! Hope you liked it!

@roses2780 10 ай бұрын

family liked it will make again

@roses2780 10 ай бұрын

I subscribed your channel

@gingerhitzke9185 10 ай бұрын

I am a very high income person now but I come from a very low income household and I find these videos and recipes really comforting. Thank you so much for making these videos.

@grlnexdoorable 9 ай бұрын

That chicken a la king would also be great with stovetop stuffing--also available at Dollar tree--instead of biscuit mix.

@DollarTreeDinners 9 ай бұрын

oh good idea! I need to make more stuffing mix meals

@LoriFalce 10 ай бұрын

If you drain the tomatoes first, you can use the liquid in place of water for the pasta salad dressing.

@lenity2166 10 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome tip!! Waste not want not! Love it

@tanishahogan9396 10 ай бұрын

These all look delicious! I'm not a huge fan of vegetable beef soup but II feel like the blue collar belly warmer would be great with cans of chili and two cans of corn (instead of the peas).

@TXJan0057 10 ай бұрын

Corn bread instead of biscuits.

@TexasBlueBonnet61 8 ай бұрын

@@TXJan0057 ~ I have done that. Chili, corn and cornbread batter on top.

@calicostarshine 7 ай бұрын

This sounds great with the corn muffin mix!

@victoriacross7090 10 ай бұрын

That Biscuit mix is the unsung hero of your content lol!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Haha I didn’t mean to use it twice in one video but whoops 😅

@peacekelly1128 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos you’re very creative. I honestly would never think of shopping at the dollar tree. I primarily shop at Trader Joe’s. You would be surprised how many cheap things they have there. You have definitely made me change my mind about using things like chicken à la king and canned chicken and canned veggies biscuits in a bag to make a quick easy meal. I’m older and I live alone now and I don’t like to cook for myself all the time. This seems simple and can be made small. I have to say I am a very good cook I’m told, so a lot of this goes against my cook from scratch but as I get older and my back is sore shortcuts are very helpful. Thank you for sharing all these wonderful videos. Something about your personality also brings me back to your videos. You seem like such a levelheaded, kind, young lady. Again, thank you for all of your wonderful ideas. I am subscribed and I will continue to watch.

@dreamscape405 10 ай бұрын

The Chicken A La King is a staple for me ever since I saw your original video about it~ I make it every week now~ it's absolutely Delicious!! Sometimes I'll add an extra can of chicken, and some French Fried Onions to it too, like you do with green bean casserole, and have been enjoying that too. Can't wait to try the other recipes 🥂💃🏼

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Oh French onions?? Why didn’t I think of that, that would have been great on both casseroles

@courtneylegaloff3851 9 ай бұрын

Oh, I am stealing this idea!!! Yum. 🧅

@lauraaaa2010 2 ай бұрын

These are also great recipes for those without power or camping!

@EvangelineSO80 3 ай бұрын

For another idea with the pasta salad mix... I use two boxes of pasta salad - prepare according to instructions. I boil and dice up 6 eggs, a can of chicken drained and shredded, add mayo to the dressing after you prepare it according to the box. It stretches the dressing and makes it so creamy. I add some of my favorite seasonings for more flavor. Mix it all up and let it chill well before eating. Every time I make it for guests they clean me out eating all of it lol.

@theroadwedrove3288 10 ай бұрын

I imagine for the Blue Belly Warmer you could add random veggies from the fridge - like carrots, zucchini, green/red peppers, etc.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Definitely! A dump it in and use it up kind of recipe

@grlnexdoorable 9 ай бұрын

Or frozen veggies.

@Neenja7 9 ай бұрын

I made the yellow rice, canned chicken, and used 1 can of mixed veggies in one pot. I drained and cooked my chicken with butter and minced garlic, and I seasoned the chicken with sazon, black pepper, and onion powder. It was delish!!! A $3.75 dinner. 😁

@timguba 9 ай бұрын

Wow. These recipes are awesome! Being retired and on a fixed and inadequate income, these recipes are right down my alley. I am truly inspired to try these out. Great job!

@countrycutie3263 10 ай бұрын

for the first recipe getting some of the Velveeta cheese sauce and cutting it with the shelf-stable milk may be an alternative if someone wants cheese on top of the casserole

@allyrooh3628 10 ай бұрын

Great ideas. Chickpeas are a great way to add protein to the pasta salad. Kidney beans are great cold as well. I love to see someone as passionate about DT as I am. I feel like I know all of the food products by heart! Those biscuits can make anything look amazing. Sprinkle over a little dry parsley and it looks like you really worked hard! Thanks for another winner video!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Chick peas would also be great! I only had kidney beans on hand and I almost added some but decided not to

@kathleenhardwick7650 9 ай бұрын

I am so tired of spending so much money on WalMart groceries, these meals have changed the way I feed myself. Thank you so much for all the great meals.

@DollarTreeDinners 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad it helps!

@sharonbelfield7024 10 ай бұрын

I love the frozen pot stickers dollar tree has less expensive than Walmart

@tailwaggerzpetfoodandmore8415 10 ай бұрын

One of my picky husband’s favorites has prepared instant mash potatoes in the bottom of a baking dish topped with a mix of white pepper gravy and chicken with drop biscuits on top baked until biscuits are done. Banquet use to make it as a meal kit but we can’t find it anymore so I just get the separate stuff. It’s quick, easy and pretty yummy.

@mwahl1686 10 ай бұрын

Our Walmart still carries it for just barely under $4. I'm in Northern Colorado, USA. Hope maybe this helps!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Just potatoes, gravy and biscuits? I’m down haha

@cziegle3794 10 ай бұрын

Yay top 2 comments and top 31 likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Thanks for posting these videos.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Same to you!

@tomsik11style 10 ай бұрын

Chickpeas would be great in the salad too.

@jenniferharris7633 5 ай бұрын

Love this. This would be fantastic to pre-package together and give as Christmas gifts to families in need.

@kgparkhurst8525 10 ай бұрын

I love this because I boondock and don't have a refrigerator.

@nancycrosby7388 2 ай бұрын

I loved the freezer chicken a la king that Swanson had when I was a kid. Pre microwave.

@lettylei2021 10 ай бұрын

I do not comment much but I watch your videos on a frequent basis. You have given me so many ideas and recipes for my family. I may have missed this. Do you have a book? If you do not, please create one. I would absolute spend money for your budget friend/Dollar Tree meal ideas.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Not yet! I had a publisher contact me but the terms weren’t really feasible for how much work I would personally want to put into it. So I may need to consider self publishing possibly

@lettylei2021 10 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners oh wow 😳, I'm pleased that someone else sees the practicality and simplicity of your ideas. I'm sure one day when it's right, you will publish. Just a thought 🤔 maybe develop a website and sell an ebook. It could be a start. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to watching your videos on repeat especially my favorite ones.

@Solsey 5 ай бұрын

I wish we had dollar tree in the UK I'm addicted to these videos

@SharonLaBolle 9 ай бұрын

I thought l was the Dollar Tree princess, but you got me beat !

@darcyferrigno 4 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in coastal Florida, I love pantry ideas. I could stock a few of these items and with our propane gas stove we could make really good meals during hurricane season when we lose power.

@adrieneb1158 10 ай бұрын

I love that pasta salad mix. I add rotel, cubed pepper jack, steamed broccoli, and sometimes pepperoni or salami! Sooooo good

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

I love the broccoli idea! I’ve been eating a ton of broccoli lately so I’ll have to try it

@kellyflores2787 10 ай бұрын

Me, too! We add lots of chopped veggies to it. I love the idea of adding olives and pepperoni, too.

@twoswishers 10 ай бұрын

this channel is an endless supply of cheap, easy, and delicious dinners

@dianaleila 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos!! I especially appreciated that you mentioned that the rice wasn’t vegetarian (and that you consider vegetarians when you make your videos) I was wondering if you can do a whole video dedicated to just the vegetarian options at dollar tree or how you can do vegetarian or vegan on a budget from dollar tree? Also what about a video where you make recipes without a kitchen like for hikers or people living in their car/van.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Yes I can! The vegetarian is one I’ve been thinking about for a while, I also would like to at some point do an entire week of eating no cook no refrigerator meals for those who live in cars

@dianaleila 10 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners Yay! Thank you I look forward to seeing it : )

@henneseykryston5932 9 ай бұрын

I love the shelf milk from dollar tree. Its just me at home so it is perfect for me cause I don't use a whole lot of milk.

@sharonr.177 9 ай бұрын

I keep a pint deli container in the freezer and drain my canned chicken into it. It's just condensed chicken broth. I use it in soups or to make rice. I've used the water from canned mixed veggies in place of vegggie broth too!

@colorwhirl 8 ай бұрын

Looking forward to trying your recipes.

@shannahonea714 4 ай бұрын

Loved the pasta salad because you can't always have the pleasure of heating something up so this would work good out in the fields

@LoLoLifeinFlorida 3 ай бұрын

These are great for my husband.. Who hates to cook when I have to work😂

@amberharrold5047 7 күн бұрын

I appreciate your videos especially like this. We recently had our gas cut off (we have a gas stove) so we are cooking with electric skillet, slow cooker and microwave. Your videos help me mix it up while we are struggling. Thank you!!!

@hoosiergirl1 10 ай бұрын

All of these meals look amazing. I can't believe they are all Dollar Tree! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!

@asielb 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the fact that you scrape out the can! It drives me nuts when people just pour and they're still a ton of stuff left in there can lol

@Cindy-lr6su 6 ай бұрын

I enjoy shopping at dollar stores you can make some awesome dinner's

@kendiholloway2378 10 ай бұрын

When you need a cheesy taste but don't have cheese I use a some packet parmesan cheese.

@MsMollyson 2 ай бұрын

Rebecca, what is your culinary background? You have a wide range of knowledge and despite my 8+ decades of eating, I am not much of a food historian. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@jeremywilson6387 10 ай бұрын

Until your channel I never tried those chicken ala king cans. It always looked so unappetizing to me when I saw the cans lol after seeing you use it many times I tried it out with just a simple can of chicken, can of chicken ala king and bag of egg noodles. Man that stuff is good lol Going to try this recipe you shared with it and probably going to try some of your other recipes with chicken ala king now. Thanks as always! Love the channel

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Yesss! A hidden gem and I could talk about it everyday haha

@jeremywilson6387 10 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners haha I get that for sure now...if I had never found your channel I probably never would of tried that stuff 🤣🤣🤣

@SheilaSpencer1 9 ай бұрын

The "Blue Collar Belly Warmer ($7.50)" is almost exactly the same as the boxed chicken version by Banquet "Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Chicken and Biscuits, Meal Kit ($3.98)". We have that one often and it is super easy to make.

@db5960 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos so much!!! Especially being a mom who just got laid off and we are low income. Love love love. Thank u for what u do! Love your creativity.

@Selena-gz9ts 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite really quick meals is a meatball plate. Its pre-cooked home-style meatballs are cooked in packaged brown gravy. Canned corn cooked in a little bit of butter. Instant potatoes or premade, just microwave potatoes and ready-to-eat rolls. Follow the instructions on the potatoes. The gravy is usually 2 cups but I stretch it to 2½ to 3 cups with extra water cooked in a 6-quart pot (I may be wrong on the quart size but it's a bigger pot. Maybe called a Dutch oven?) The water amount depends on the thickness you want of the gravy. I add the meatballs to it and heat together until desired temperature. Drain the corn, and pour into a microwave-safe bowl with a tablespoon of butter. Portion on a plate or a bowl with rolls on the side. After a full day of school or work followed by after-school activities or whatever that gets you home late as a loan parent on top of what you need to get done at home for the next day and get in bed on time something simple to cook with minimal clean-up by also using disposable plates and silverware and full bellies is the best.

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

I do that too! It’s like a mock ikea Swedish meatball dinner

@grlnexdoorable 9 ай бұрын

That would be great with Worcester sauce and served over egg noodles.

@momof2momof2 10 ай бұрын

I always keep the shelf stable milk on hand. It's excellent milk. Everything looks very delicious. The rice bowl looks amazing! Last month we took a trip out of state and I brought a box of the Suddenly Salad just to keep on hand . We always sty in hotels that have a kitchen in our room. I didn't end up using it but was glad I had it. Love you, your channel and your recipes. You are always so thoughtful, thinking of others possible living situations. Thanks for sharing 🥰🪷🌺🌸🌼💗✝💖🇺🇲

@zachresendez8802 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t been to dollar tree since they raised their prices, but you’ve singlehandedly convinced me to give them another chance...all great recipes!! 😋❤😁

@DollarTreeDinners 9 ай бұрын

from what I understand they are rolling back the prices on several items to $1, that would be nice!

@karatehottie7 10 ай бұрын

This was amazing! I love ALL of your videos. I even made the first meal just tonight and my hubs has now deemed it a favorite. I would love to see more shelf stable meals, especially if you can use a microwave or stove top. Stove top would be a great camping episode or series. Thank you so much!!!! You're the best!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Definitely coming soon! I’m so glad you liked it!

@hello-vs4me 17 күн бұрын

Love your meals thanks have everything to make these Meals thanks ❤😊

@pigoff123 6 ай бұрын

We have a rice cooker and my mothers pressure cooker. We use them a lot.

@XumerRaine 10 ай бұрын

I love your channel. You always make an effort to put yourself in other's situations. Most of us are closer to homelessness than we realize and your videos are an incredible resource.

@jasminesjourney9318 8 ай бұрын

That burrito bowl looks amazing! Adding cheese and lettuce and that is a meal for me!! 😍

@hello-vs4me 17 күн бұрын

Love the first dish thanks alot ❤😊

@darleenbrummer7226 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos!

@wm_wm4 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the recipes and inspiration. My spouse will be leaving their full-time job to pursue higher education. These ideas will help us stretch our dollars!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Best of luck to both of you! 🥰

@SUGARBUGAR 8 ай бұрын

🥘 I JUST LOVE YOU 🥘

@jejrstans 5 ай бұрын

Great recipe ideas!! They all look so good. Yum!!

@jessicathompson236 10 ай бұрын

Try adding a can of dollar tree beef stew and chilli to it. (The "blue collar belly warmer")

@leegerstmann 10 ай бұрын

You have some great recipes and I want to try some of them. You have a great way of explaining the process of making the meals and your commentaries are informative and enjoyable to hear. When I've gone to Dollar Tree, I'd see a bunch of things and never know exactly the best things to get even though I do eventually get stuff. The stuff you're showing that you're buying, I can make notes and look for those things. It'll be fun to do at least some of the recipes.

@grlnexdoorable 9 ай бұрын

Start a recipe folder and include the ingredients for each recipe at the beginning of the page.

@robylove9190 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Rebecca ❤

@jerrieanderson2245 10 ай бұрын

Great recipes! After you mentioned possibly adding white beans to the pasta salad I plan to try that and add tuna. Thank you for sharing!

@ScarletFoundryTarot 8 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the heads up on the yellow rice not being vegetarian!

@diversekakes 8 ай бұрын

I was thinking, you could also make a bubble pizza possibly. With the biscuit mix, tomato paste, olives, pepperoni and some type of cheese?

@lazaruscharity1121 10 ай бұрын

for rice you can use knorr vegetable broth. even a can of vegetable soup. my grandmother would make spanish rice with lite beer.

@Godblessed2 5 ай бұрын

I make the chicken al la king on top of rotini pasta. Just picked up 4 cans at DT today. It’s a family favorite

@ProfessorEchoMedia 4 ай бұрын

This lady has one of the nicest voices I have ever heard. It just flows in such sweet tones. Like smiles, an attractive voice is one of the most underrated features of a woman and this one has all of the above. She knows exactly how to put together an interesting and engaging and inspiring video and came up with such an original premise, it's a real joy watching this channel. I watch it regularly with my 95 year old Mom and we both love it. Keep the videos coming!

@michellesunshinestar 2 ай бұрын

I always have shelf-stable almond milk, especially in the Winter, or if I run out.

@grlnexdoorable 9 ай бұрын

Dollar tree also has a small container of parmesan cheese, which can be mixed into the potatoes and or sprinkled on top. Traditional cottage pie Or shepherd's pie Has different types of Cheeses mixed in to the potatoes.

@carrollkenley1981 10 ай бұрын

Making this version of Chicken ala king rt now for my hubby and my nephew for work tonight. I have saved a lot of money making them some home cooked meals for work just from shopping at the $Tree thanks to you. !

@chansofancy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im going to put these in my pantry for hurricane season, im I’m FL.

@spaghetticat5749 9 ай бұрын

You are one of my safe places ❤

@DollarTreeDinners 9 ай бұрын

that means so much

@Beginnerreadsthebible 8 ай бұрын

Our plain ole generic rice cooker, which was like $10 at Walmart, is such a timesaver.

@John-wp7kl 2 ай бұрын

This was a great episode

@cherylmacentee3401 10 ай бұрын

I would recommend this as a second dish or a main dish for the holidays when money is so tight.😊

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@suegeorge998 10 ай бұрын

The first recipe looks really good. The unconstituted vegetable beef soup and the instant mashed potatoes would have just a little too much sodium for old folks like me, so I'm going to check out lower sodium versions of soup. I'm definitely going to make this. The second recipe also looks good and I'll be trying that one as well. The chicken ala king looks really good too. The salad recipe looks really good. That could be made early in the morning so you'd not be cooking the pasta in the heat of the day in the summer. Thank you for doing this video.

@yvonnepalmquist8676 10 ай бұрын

If you're not limited to the DT (although the DT might have it), instant potatoes often come plain with no seasoning or salt at all. I used to buy a small 9 oz. box at WM for under a $1, but lately they've been $1.32.

@suegeorge998 10 ай бұрын

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 I wasn't aware that instant mashed potatoes without salt was available. I'll look into that. Thank you.

@dennisfrench8225 2 ай бұрын

I keep 2 of the milks at all times. Life saver for sure you rock!!!!!

@Cindy-bf6je 3 ай бұрын

We have eaten the meal with the chicken ala king twice this week. Just scrumptious. Thanks for the recipe.

@janeprepper177 7 ай бұрын

I would have left out the peas in that first dish, otherwise...BRAVO ❤

@seekingserenitydaily 10 ай бұрын

I'm a junior high school teacher that is looking for budget friendly, easy make aheads lunch ideas ... love ALL of these recipes! Thanks for a great video!

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you!

@jodybogdanovich4333 7 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! I love the Dollar Tree and appreciate your compilation of meals using pantry items. This is the first time I've watched your channel and your voice and mannerisms remind me so much of another YT cooking channel/ content creator, Dimitri's Dishes (Greek cuisine). You are both creative and talented young ladies!

@jasminesjourney9318 8 ай бұрын

Omg that pizza pasta salad looks and sounds incredible. I really love this video. Thanks for sharing!

@kerryborthacyre7726 7 ай бұрын

Love your ideas!

@RJ-ix4co 7 ай бұрын

These are great for a single person like myself. You are a lovely person and such a kind voice. Thank you for you and your channel.

@DollarTreeDinners 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thegmanviews11 10 ай бұрын

I’ve have recently discovered your channel and even though I live in Australia you have given me great ideas for food to include in books I write as they are all set in America 😊thank you so much. I have tried to make some of your recipes here but some of the ingredients are quite different. The casserole you made at the beginning though I have made and it’s delicious 🤤 Thank you so much for your channel ❤

@DollarTreeDinners 10 ай бұрын

I think it is so cool and such a compliment when people from outside of the US try to recreate my recipes with what’s available in their own country, I’d love to see the creations one day! 🥰

@sarahandrade8462 9 ай бұрын

We don't have anything like the biscuit mix do we?

@thegmanviews11 9 ай бұрын

@@sarahandrade8462 scones are what we know them as.