3 Budget Meals I Made from What I Had | No Store, No Takeout, Just Home Cooking

In today’s video, I’m walking you through three real meals I made using only what I had on hand—no grocery trip, no takeout, just pantry staples, leftovers, and a little creativity.

This is part of my $10 Grocery Budget Challenge, where I show how to stretch your ingredients, cut down on food waste, and still enjoy nourishing, comforting meals.

I’ll show you how I used leftover roast for beef & noodles, turned discounted chicken legs into a sweet-savory apple dish, and made the most of every mushroom, onion, and herb along the way.

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💬 What’s your favorite “use what you have” meal? I’d love to hear it in the comments.

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