Back in the day, all we had was bone-in chicken. LOL The bone-in has more flavor, but as an empty-nester, I often get the frozen chicken thighs or tenders. Always appreciate your video content!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@rhondamartin8956
Жыл бұрын
Well Lori, I think you just meal planned for me next week :) All of those meals looked so delicious, and using your recipes has significantly made a difference on how much we spend on food. I so appreciate your channel!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad to hear that!!!
@elizabetha.9808
Жыл бұрын
I admire your honesty, Lori. 😊 Love your videos!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Well, thanks. I figured everyone has done it and I wanted y’all to have the best recipe 🙃
@samanthal562
Жыл бұрын
Great recipes thank you lovely. We’ve all had the slip ups and missed ingredients honey, it’s nice to see I’m not the only one that does it ❤
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@ganstagranny312
Жыл бұрын
Love simple crock pot meals. I have A large whole chicken going to cook it my crockpot. Thanks for the idea of saving the juices
@debimorsette1685
Жыл бұрын
My mom showed me how to cut up a whole chicken when I was 14 years old. I’m 70 yo now, still cutting whole chickens. Our family of three gets three supper meals from one chicken, along with several lunches plus I always make chicken broth in my Instant Pot. So easy and frugal.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
It’s so important that we teach then younger generations how to do these kinds of things! ❤️
@breezybre2670
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori LOL..yes! I just rip that thing apart . My mom cooked at home every night but I never learned one thing from her. I don't know why. I am definitely enjoying teaching my children how to cook and bake.
@candyeolney30
Жыл бұрын
With rising grocery prices I’ve been buying 10 lb bags of leg quarters and deboning. I think I like it better than the boneless breasts in many recipes.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Those leg quarters are such a great deal!!
@sassylassie7
Жыл бұрын
Plus, you know it is real meat.
@tammyosborne4374
Жыл бұрын
I love the way you use the same ingredients for athe whole week. No food waste
@pandapoof8798
Жыл бұрын
I love that you left the chicken stroganoff in. We've all been there, and it's nice to see. We can all learn and have a good laugh,at least, that's what i do when I forget things❤
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@GrandmaSandy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for some great inspiration and some great meals. Thanks for sharing them with us.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@amykirby9607
Жыл бұрын
Lori, thankk you for talking about getting over using bone in meat! Not only is it cheaper but it also adds collagen, very healthy!!!
@sassylassie7
Жыл бұрын
And it seems to add flavor too!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@allyrooh3628
Жыл бұрын
I am one that doesn't like to debone chicken. I did start wearing gloves, and that makes all the difference. No longer gross, and it saves money. Everything looks yummy!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@amykirby9607
Жыл бұрын
Lori, thank you for talking about getting over using bone in meat! Not only is it cheaper but it also adds collagen, very healthy!!!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I was actually thinking about the collagen just this week when I was deboning because there was some very visible as I was working with the chicken. Such a good point-it is such a good, vital ingredient!
@roxannejohnston3311
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I love the slow cooker liners. They make clean up so easy.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I do too!
@SmallTownSouthernWife
Жыл бұрын
Good meals for tough times ❤
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@wesdonnabrown
Жыл бұрын
You go girl! It all looks delish!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@vikihoover6632
Жыл бұрын
At the time of me writing this, I'm at the point in the video where you're admitting that you messed up with the second recipe. Honestly, this is my favorite part of the video. I love your humility and I can relate to you so much with this. It's a very common occurrence in my kitchen (when I'm cooking at least) for this type of thing to happen. Some of the more memorable meals have been chicken casserole a-la-surprise. The surprise was that I forgot to put the chicken in before baking. Another one was potato soup a-la-surprise (I forgot the potatoes) and sweet tea a-la-surprise (I forgot to add the sugar). You can just name this second recipe chicken stroganoff a-la-surprise. Thank you for all the work you do to put out these videos.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I love this so much!
@deniceschlapia7486
Жыл бұрын
I appreciated your honesty about the forgotten ingredient. I can't tell you how many times I have made something, put it in the oven, and then turned around and saw the forgotten ingredient. Ugh..Its too bad we don't live closer. I think you would be a wonderful friend. 😊
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
@deniceschlapia7486 well, we can still be friends despite the distance. You sound like my kind of person ❤️
@matthewmault1555
Жыл бұрын
I live in the U.K. and enchilada sauce is something I just can’t find. Your recipe has opened my eyes and recipe book to many new options 😊
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Oh yay!!!! Let me know what you think!
@hello-vs4me
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you again love your videos thanks ❤😊
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@sheliapeters2082
Жыл бұрын
Yes this are amazing and thank you! I canned chicken this tostidas recipe will be great for that. Keeping my pantry full. God bless you all.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Good for you!!!
@sheliapeters2082
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori thanks
@leahstewart6979
Жыл бұрын
Good recipes. I’ve made something like your chicken mixture with tortilla strips, but used regular tortilla chips and baked in the oven.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I’ll try that! Thanks!
@gaynellparker3505
Жыл бұрын
You are amazing! And the most honest person I know (2nd recipe😊👍). Love love your videos❤️
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Well, since you’re my mama you have to say stuff like that 😂. But thanks. Love you.
@gaynellparker3505
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori ❤️
@angelafleming3328
Жыл бұрын
Yay its Lori! Call me crazy but I buy Sams club rotisserie chickens for $4.98 it is so easy to make lots of easy meals and then I collect a few chicken carcussesin the freezer and use it to make a huge pot of chicken stock to can. Lane is so stinking cute and he is a great little helper. All of these recipes look so good even the missing cheese one looks good. Thank you Lori for all you do take care and stay safe.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I have never even bought one of those. What is even wrong with me??? Next time!!! For sure!! Thanks about lane. We love him so much. He is a good helper ❤️
@angelafleming3328
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori The cheapest whole raw chicken is $8 at walmart for me or I can get a whole cooked chicken $4.98 and they are tasty in fact I am planing on getting a few pick the meat and canning it up. I highly recommend it!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
@@angelafleming3328 oh wow. That’s a great deal! And it’s already cooked!
@michellemiller1027
Жыл бұрын
Great video. The meals all look delicious. I understand why you are using the plain white plates. But I do miss your vintage plates you use to use. God bless and have a great week
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I sort of miss them too ❤️
@alidaroxana12
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness the soup, the enchiladas… everything ! I’m so going to make it! Thank you!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@breezybre2670
Жыл бұрын
That soup is perfect in a pinch when you have no time. If you add a half a can of chickpeas or white beans it's just like a minestrone without noodles. Love it! Also throw in a bay leaf for good measure if you have one!
@stacel1972
Жыл бұрын
We all get busy and miss something when cooking. The recipes look fantastic and I’m going to sub in different beans in place of chicken/beef. Thank you for the ideas😀
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the grace. Beans in place of meat is a great idea
@GrandmaSandy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much my dear friend for sharing what you did for five dollars or less. I just did a video today myself showing three different menus breakfast lunch and dinner cost me $12 for all three together and dinner I had leftovers.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s great!
@1jmass
Жыл бұрын
Such simple, yet yummy looking meal ideas. I don’t have a sweet little helper, but I do enjoy watching him help you. You did not mention it, but do you also use the bones from the chicken to make stock? After I debone my chicken (I generally use frozen leg quarters since I prefer dark meat), I add the bones back into the slow cooker. I sprinkle in whatever seasonings sound good along with my saved bag of frozen veggie scraps and continue to cook it for several hours-sometimes even overnight on low to allow the bones to give up all of their nutrients and flavor. Don’t forget to include onion skins when you are saving veggie scraps since they impart the rich color our eyes love to see. If I remember to, I add a teaspoon or so of apple cider vinegar to aid in breaking down the bones.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s a really great tip! Thank you so much!
@edsuthoff
Жыл бұрын
These look delicious!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stephanienunley3869
Жыл бұрын
I KNEW the “creamy” was missing in the chicken stroganoff!! But so glad you came with it and was truthful about the mess up! The enchilada casserole? I got my recipe for enchilada sauce from my Hispanic friend and it’s two cups of lard but I used oil like you, two tablespoons of flour and then browning the flour like a roux! Adds a depth of flavor and all you need after that if chili powder to your taste and water. Your addition of chicken broth was amazing but if you don’t have that? Water is fine! Pour in the water until thicker and it tasted like enchilada sauce from Mexico! Amazing. So if those are the four ingredients you have? Oil, flour, chili powder and water? It still makes an amazing sauce! ALL of your meals looked amazing! Thank you for your contribution to helping people cook for their families as cheaply as possible! Thank you and God Bless!
@sharonhall2277
Жыл бұрын
2 cups of Lard / oil?
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Good tips!
@cynthiamyers4265
Жыл бұрын
All of these look, delicious! I buy chicken from a local farmer and it's always whole chickens which are so good!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I get mine from a local farm too! We trade fresh milk for chickens and it works perfect for us both!
@janetgrigoratos9318
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Im going to try the enchiladas
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Let me know what y’all think!
@margaretsmith8999
Жыл бұрын
I live in Australia and I was blown away one weekend when someone served corn on the cob for lunch. Just the corn, some butter and some salt. That was it. It was in season so the corn was delicious.Another thing we do here is Stir fried rice. Cold pre cooked rice, frozen mixed vegetables, oil, some crushed garlic and crushed ginger (optional) and some soy sauce. You can add a scrambled egg into the mixture or some cooked bacon or little chunks of ham. Another thing we do is a build your own pizza using large pita breads which are dirt cheap here , some pizza sauce in sachets or in a squeeze bottle, your favourite toppings and mozerella and I add a little bit of parmasean cheese (Kraft is fine) . I agree about being freaked out by bones. My children admitted to me that it was not until they were adults that they realised that meat came on bones. I hated dealing with bones (even the Christmas Ham) so my kids were served a lot of beef mince, sliced ham, bacon and chicken breast. Now Costco roasted chicken is cheaper than buying a fresh chicken and cooking it. So now I am dealing with the bones. It is funny because my two sons do most of the cooking in their households. Christmas Eve family dinner is an absolute blast because we talk about food and their food memories. One of the girlfriends actually said "What is it about this family and food?!"
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Folks from the southern US love them some corn on the cob! It is just so simply delicious! And all those other tips are wonderful ideas too! Thanks!! (And, I so wish I could hear you speak your comment instead of having to read it. I could listen to your accent all day long 😍)
@yvonnemantell7314
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lori, thanks for some new ideas. I was curious about the use of the plastic bag .. is it for ease of cleaning? Yvonne
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am. It just pulls out and keeps the crock from needing scrubbed. It is so nice to not have to clean it when dinner is done! I also use it as the left over bag so I just take it out, tie the top and put it in the fridge!
@argeliaanchondo9907
Жыл бұрын
Hey don’t worry it happens to all at least it happen to me. Thank you for the recipes
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@jennifercox2137
Ай бұрын
Mix ups just make it real life 🥰
@homemadesimplewithlori
Ай бұрын
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@vixxcottage
Жыл бұрын
One thing about frugal living adjustments must be made constantly. If we forget an item it is not the end of the world. Sometimes things happen. It looks amazing! I get about 5 meals from a whole chicken. Then the carcass makes soup.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear about the 5 meals. People had me doubting myself 😂
@sheilahanna7912
Жыл бұрын
Loving your menus you are a genius...thank you!!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Ha. Well, far from that but I appreciate very much the compliment 😘
@rebekahhansen1112
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas for frugal meals. Ive easily forgotten an ingredient or even a whole side. And sometimes its just not in the budget for that extra item. 😊
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s true!
@desertfamilyhomestead3127
Жыл бұрын
A tip for the enchiladas mix the sauce into your meat and cook some onions with your beef to add more flavor to the dish. It is easier to put it all in the crockpot that way. Doing it in the crockpot I call it enchilada casserole though. Great ideas.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@lmelior
Жыл бұрын
Great recipes, they look fantastic! There's so much more flavor and value in whole chickens and bone-in, skin-on thighs or leg quarters that those are my go-tos for most meat purchases. Anything else I pretty much only buy if it's on clearance. I've never even thought to make my own cream of chicken, that was cool! I use cream of mushroom way more often, but I imagine it works pretty much the same way, so I'll have to give it a shot. Mexican-inspired dishes are so great for frugal meals, it's so easy to stretch them with beans and rice. My wife doesn't like enchiladas (or at least claims she doesn't), but those looked so good! Thanks for sharing!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Great tips! And everyone should love enchiladas 😂😂😂
@breezybre2670
Жыл бұрын
Also....what a sweetie Lane is!!!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
😍
@diversekakes
Жыл бұрын
I think sourcream would be good in that chicken mushroom meal or a jar of Alfredo as well! No worries!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s so true! I’ll try it one day (if I can remember 🤣)
@stephanienunley3869
Жыл бұрын
By the way? Deboning a chicken is something I LOVE to do! The reason is because I hate fat and grizzle and anything gross. I have been deboning my own chicken or even turkey after the holidays since my 18 year old was a baby. About the age of Lane? She would come in posing to help and say, “I want boned chicken!!” And she would get a few bites while I did the job! She still remembers wanting her “boned” chicken because she just didn’t say deboned!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
That’s sweet
@Candice-1989
Жыл бұрын
Great meals sweet friend. May God bless
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! How are you doing??
@Candice-1989
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori I'm ok . Have a inner ear infection. How are you sis?
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
@@Candice-1989 eww!! I’ve never had one of those and it sounds awful! I’m good. ❤️❤️
@breezybre2670
Жыл бұрын
These are all so yummy. I want to be clear; I am NOT saying that your servings are too small. The problem is that I think my kids eat too much. They are all thin, trim , and healthy, but they eat a lot more than what is in the videos. That said they don't get snacky foods other than fruit, veggies, and rice cakes and the odd homemade baking so I guess I shouldn't feel to bad. The good part of them eating quite a bit at dinner is that I used to give them bed time snacks of banana or yogurt and I've done away with that. Thanks for all of the ideas!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
You are doing great if they eat a lot of meal food!! We have some definite work to do in that area with lane! 😬
@breezybre2670
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori i hear you! I have 3 that just don't "like" soups, chili, and most casseroles. Sigh. I keep making them and we keep trying. One day ......lol!
@allenfamilyhomeschool2074
Жыл бұрын
Can all these recipes hold up ok to leave in the crockpot on low for 10 or so hours? P.S. Thank you for showing how to do meals from scratch on a budget.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I really think they should do just fine that long. The salsa one may need a bit of water added but I can’t think of why the others would have trouble. And, thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me ❤️
@hello-vs4me
Жыл бұрын
What meal would you make if you had left over potatoes salad we just finished up burgers tonight
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I love ham and potato salad. With maybe some baked beans. Potato salad is so yummy!!!! 😍
@eforbes1977
Жыл бұрын
How much water did you use for the whole frozen chicken in the instant pot? That's a GREAT idea! I never thought about this before!
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I filled it about half full before I put the chicken in. Not sure what that measurement is exactly, but mine has a mark on the insert telling me where half is. Hope that helps ❤️
@eforbes1977
Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! :) I'm going to cook mine when I get home tonight. :)@@homemadesimplewithlori
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!! ❤️❤️
@eforbes1977
Жыл бұрын
I sure will! Thank you for sharing! :)@@homemadesimplewithlori
@tanyaparker6296
Жыл бұрын
When turkey goes on sale you can do that too. Some places will saw your frozen turkey in half for you . I have also done a whole chicken/ turkey breast in the slow cooker with very little water (about a cup).
@brandiblair9398
Жыл бұрын
Check your store for 10lb bags of chicken leg quarters instead of a whole chicken. About 50 to 60 cents per lb vs over a dollar per lb in our area.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Such a great tip!! Thanks!!
@cynthiajudkins2250
Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏❤
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@sharonhall2277
Жыл бұрын
I think what I liked best was the baby-- umm, umm, umm. You just know it's going to be good.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@josephhoag2366
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos (and especially your honesty), Chicken is the most economical meat, but I don't like it (we're not vegetarians). I realize that you've done videos with other meats, and I'm asking if you'll do some more like that; maybe beans or tuna?....Carla H.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Yes, sure thing!
@terrybard8688
Жыл бұрын
I really like your recipes, please make more videos , thank You ❤️
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks!! Sure thing!!
@GrandmaSandy
Жыл бұрын
Think you made the right decision sometimes we forget ingredients. Sometimes we add too much of something it’s never heard so let us know. Be careful not to add too much or I left something else by mistake. We all make mistakes.
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
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@madelineeverritt8874
Жыл бұрын
I love your Southern accent. Where are you from?
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Born and raised in central Alabama ❤️. What about you??
@madelineeverritt8874
Жыл бұрын
@@homemadesimplewithlori Sweet! Have you heard of Enterprise, or Dothan? We're about 15 minutes from Enterprise, and about 45 minutes from Dothan. We live in a rural area called, chancellor. We're almost neighbors. Lol Nice to meet you my friend. ❤️
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
@madelineeverritt8874 well of course I have!! We drive through there on family vacations! Nice to meet you! Stay in touch! ❤️❤️
@suzanneharris7473
Жыл бұрын
Stroganoff is supposed to have sour cream,and egg noodles also
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Well, when you’re on a budget…..🤷♀️
@edsuthoff
Жыл бұрын
About how many people will these feed?
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I feed 4 adults and 1 toddler.
@hello-vs4me
Жыл бұрын
Cook alot of your meals except soups family not into soups ❤😊 bone chicken is alot Cheaper got 2 10 pounds chicken leqq quarters 5 dollars each 10 dollars 20 pounds 50 cents a pound cheap cooking ❤😊
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
So great!
@berrypatch5583
Жыл бұрын
One can of kidney beans in the vege soup is extra mmmm....
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
Good idea! And the extra protein!
@hello-vs4me
Жыл бұрын
I cook in instant pot alot faster
@homemadesimplewithlori
Жыл бұрын
I love my instant pot!
@hello-vs4me
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
@sunniertimer598
11 ай бұрын
For being so close to the camera, everything is blurry and shifty looking.
@homemadesimplewithlori
11 ай бұрын
Ooooh. Bummer. Sorry. I am working with an older computer (until I can fund a newer one) and it is hard to tell the quality when I’m editing. Maybe it was a setting on my camera, too. Sorry for the disappointing quality.
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