Tips to Save Grocery Money: Cheap Chicken Alfredo Part I

[cooksalot1]

LOL! I like the camera in your sink line. Now when I had an ancient stove like yours I found that there was one burner that got hotter than the others. That was the "lead" burner. I found getting my water warm on another burner helped the other burners to get up to heat faster and hotter. Then when I was ready to cook the noodles I would crank the hot burner and boil. If not I think it sucks the power from the other burners. Did that make sense?

[thewheatguy]

The camera was really on a tripod in my sink! (o:

I DO know what you're talking about - we DO have one burner that works like it's on steroids! Hahaha!

Great tip! thanks!

Blessings!

Donna

[CraziiCassie1028]

Can someone please tell me why you add salt to the noodles? I've always seen my family do this but never knew why.

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Good question!

It really is a flavor enhancement thing more than anything else.

Pasta is rather 'bland' without being boiled with some salt.

Feel free to try it without (esp. if on salt restricted diet) and see if you notice any difference....it won't 'hurt' the cooking process.

Best Blessings!

Thanks for watching the video!

Donna

[CraziiCassie1028]

Thanks so much! I'll try it!

Your videos are the best! =)

[macman237]

Cooking on ELECTRIC????

The HORROR!

THIGHS?

The HORROR!

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I'll stick with GAS, and premium ingredients: Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmigiano cheese, Heavy Cream, Fettuccini or Farfalle [Bow Tie] Pasta, Salted Butter, fresh skinless deboned Chicken Breasts, pan seared Italian Sausage bits, French Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fresh Garlic, Sea Salt, fresh Ground Black Pepper etc.

N.B. Of course this will run FAR more than $1 per person.

Finally, " Neufchatel " is pronounced "NEW sha TEL".

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Thanks for the dictionary pronunciation guide! I needed that! Go phonics!

Yeah, I'd love to have a gas stovetop, but alas on a tight budget, you got what you got! Thighs and cheap ingredients as well, fall into that category (o:

Since frugal food was the main point for this video, that's where we lead from. I'd LOVE to fix it your way and offer a 5 star dish...for now I'll just dream of it...(o:

Thanks for the post! It made me smile!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[macman237]

Hi Donna!

Glad you saw my humor (the horror etc) . I think you did a GREAT job! I don't think I could have done this dish @$1pp or the video--especially *without a camera man*. My hat is off to ya and am looking forward to your next cooking adventure on video :)

All the Best and Happy Holidays

[RCvolunteer1978]

this was cute thank you for sharing

[thewheatguy]

Thanks!

My pleasure!

Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[soapboxactivist]

great stuff, fed a 24 year old bachelor with ease

[thewheatguy]

Nice to know!!

Thanks for giving this a try - AND - for the kind comment!

[juicyBeautys]

nicee im gonna try this today

[thewheatguy]

Hope you gave it a try!! Sorry to be late in responding...computer issues....

If you did try it, I'd love to hear how it worked for you!

Blessings!

Donna

[DeleightofThere]

I fixed this for dinner last night and it was soo good. :)

[thewheatguy]

Yay! I'm so happy that you tried it and liked it!

Thanks for the encouraging words!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[AnnieNM06]

Awesome video!

I like your idea of making the sauce ahead of time and then halving the rest of the ingredients.

I'll definetly make this, I love chicken alfredo and always wanted to know how to do this. 5/5

Thnx!

[thewheatguy]

Thanks for your encouraging words!! (o:

We always end up using the whole recipe (even when I double it) cuz everyone likes it and likes to add more than they should!

Coolest part is it is compared to the junk in the jar it's 1) cheaper 2) better for you and 3) tastes WAY better !

Glad you like it!

Best Blessings!

Donna