Frugal Friday!! Making my Own Chinese Buffet for Under $30!!

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Come along as I create the ultilmate Chinese Buffet for my family of 5!
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  • @mamabairds
    @mamabairds23 күн бұрын

    What's your favorite Chinese dish?

  • @seventysangel

    @seventysangel

    23 күн бұрын

    Chicken chow Mien

  • @kathlynsteinman3599

    @kathlynsteinman3599

    23 күн бұрын

    Sesame chicken, fried rice, crab Rangoon, and pretty much anything that's not spicy hot.

  • @Michelle-mq6pl

    @Michelle-mq6pl

    23 күн бұрын

    Our go to order is Mongolian beef, Chicken & Veg, Pad Siew, honey chicken and Fried rice.

  • @loricampbell8843

    @loricampbell8843

    23 күн бұрын

    Love watching you cook. My favorite go to is fried rice an crab ragoons an lomain an general tso only thing I order

  • @heathershideler9641

    @heathershideler9641

    23 күн бұрын

    Moo Goo Gai Pan

  • @kathleenchambers6485
    @kathleenchambers648522 күн бұрын

    My friend’s parents came from China and ran a Chinese food restaurant in Canada. He taught his daughter how to cook Chinese food. It’s unbelievable! Ribs are my favourite with her dad’s Chinese bbq sauce. Yum The story of his survival is remarkable. Orphaned at 7 and raised himself on the streets of rural 50’s China. He was a survivor for sure. ❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Wow!! How inspiring! I'd love to get a cooking lesson from him! Thanks for sharing that!

  • @lin90210

    @lin90210

    11 күн бұрын

    wow Chinese from the 50s are a tough breed. I'm a brit born chinese and both my parents are brave...not like me hahaha

  • @keanuluau2685

    @keanuluau2685

    11 күн бұрын

    Praise Jesus❤ such a Blessing❤!!!!! That's amazing! I want to try Chinese styled Ribs now

  • @lascelleturner1088

    @lascelleturner1088

    9 күн бұрын

    @Kathleen Chambers...Disciplined, resilient, hardworking people, their ingredients are the best

  • @rogerrosen2323

    @rogerrosen2323

    8 күн бұрын

    i make shredded chicken from bbq in store broccli and can make egg fu yund w brown gravy i buy chinese from store most ly like egg drop soup no salt spens some more whats thebig deal i use duck sauce from a big jar

  • @sherryevitts4744
    @sherryevitts474423 күн бұрын

    Sesame oil is really a finishing oil because a lot of The Taste gets cooked out when you cook with it use a cheaper oil to cook with and season with the sesame oil. That's coming from a 4 cook 50 years in the making

  • @ashleighdavison7950

    @ashleighdavison7950

    22 күн бұрын

    Love sesame oil. Makes it taste so much better!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you for that information!!

  • @tinasanders6955

    @tinasanders6955

    22 күн бұрын

    Wow! What a spread! I’m impressed!

  • @arraybabe8514

    @arraybabe8514

    17 күн бұрын

    Great comment, plus, you only need to add a little at the end, making the budget and flavor stretch much further.

  • @edcastillo4456

    @edcastillo4456

    16 күн бұрын

    In addition, stores will sell either 100% sesame oil or a blend of vegetable and sesame oil, the latter being about 50/50. 100% pure sesame is very strong and can overpower and ruin a dish if you use too much. When following recipes that call for sesame oil, often times it doesn’t clearly state if it’s 100% pure or a blend. Therefore, I always suggest going a bit light on the sesame oil at first, then adding more to taste.

  • @icebeargamingrobloxd981
    @icebeargamingrobloxd98116 күн бұрын

    For those that may not know cold day old rice is best to use because the rice is dryer and will give your fried rice a good texture and bring out the flavors of all ingredients, most the ppl here in hawaii make fried rice , when the rice is day old from icebox aka refrigerator it’s easy to break apart so rice not sticking together

  • @sing2me

    @sing2me

    15 күн бұрын

    Your spread is very affordable, has many great concepts and yes, it's affordable! What excellent ideas for making your own sauces... I'll modify them for my preferences and greatly appreciate your video bc I love Asian style cooking. Refrigeration changes the carb effect of rice. Freshly cooked rice spikes blood sugar. Refrigerated rice is slower to process into carbs and therefore better on your digestion and lowers the soaring carb effect. Try buying a bulk peanut oil for this type of frying. It has a high smoke point and is healthier than *soybean* , canola, palm, cottonseed and safflower oils used in vegetable oil. They have a high smoke point but they're almost always sold when already rancid (not healthy). Most people can smell rancid oil. And it gives off a fishy smell for some. This is horrible in many ways. When oil breaks down, it begins to oxidize and release free radicals. These compounds will have negative health consequences, including causing cellular damage that leads to serious disease development. Also, oils that reach their smoke point release a substance called acrolein, which can create an unpleasant burnt flavor. Airborne acrolein is dangerous to your lungs. Soybean ingredients, including oil, are known to have harmful effects on humans. You can replace soy sauce with Amino acids which are HEALTHY! Get off everything soybean oil... it's in everything... #1 ingredient in mayonnaise. It's hidden in some flour tortillas, breads, sauces, almost all dressings sold on the shelf, etc. It has detrimental effects on the neurological pathways of the human body. I was severely ill and eliminated all soybean products and oils and had a remarkable positive turn because of that one ingredient. Much more research needs to be done on the ingredients allowed in the USA that are banned in many European and other countries.

  • @MsTwiththeTea1980

    @MsTwiththeTea1980

    8 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the advice 😊

  • @BonesBrigader

    @BonesBrigader

    3 күн бұрын

    Cool advice I'll have to try that

  • @53mandevilla
    @53mandevilla15 күн бұрын

    I’m a 70 yr old senior who cooked for 45 years for her family of 5, 3 growing hungry boys! I have to applaud you girl… I enjoyed watching your video & didnt know what to expect, but I was honestly impressed with your knowledge of using all the flavorings… putting them together! You’ve done your homework & lucky family!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    15 күн бұрын

    Aw, thank you so much!! I bet you have all kinds of tips and tricks from feeding your boys!! I look forward to getting to know you! Thanks again!

  • @rosadouglas1587

    @rosadouglas1587

    14 күн бұрын

    Did not wash any thing

  • @sherryrug
    @sherryrug20 күн бұрын

    What I do with the broccoli stems is, I cut off the small stems off stalk. Then peel the skin off and cut it up like bamboo shoots and add to Chinese chicken dishes or stir fry's

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing that!

  • @doloresdoers504

    @doloresdoers504

    12 күн бұрын

    Me too.

  • @narapsnart

    @narapsnart

    11 күн бұрын

    Ditto. The skin is the tough woody part. Once you remove it, nice tender and tasty broccoli stalk. I like it better than the tops. I try to buy more straight stalks to make it easier. It's work but worth it.

  • @samanthaharney9396

    @samanthaharney9396

    9 күн бұрын

    I like to do this or throw it in a big freezer bag with other veggie scraps for vegetable stock! I just wash it off first.

  • @litebrite8993
    @litebrite899310 күн бұрын

    As a child of the 80s that grew up with an Italian mother that cooked all of our meals until my father passed away 45 years into their marriage, I fully applaud this! Not only are you feeding your family HEALTHY food that will not upset their stomachs or your wallet, but you are pouring so much love into that food it's gonna taste so amazing your family will ALWAYS remember. God bless you Mamma Bear 💙💚💜

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    Күн бұрын

    Aw, thank you so much!! What an honor!

  • @helenshack2838
    @helenshack283818 күн бұрын

    Garlic and ginger add a lot of flavour to Chinese cooking. Especially if you can use fresh garlic and ginger.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    18 күн бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @michellem4118

    @michellem4118

    16 күн бұрын

    I LOVE GARLIC AND GINGER!! I buy them fresh and chuck them in the freezer, because I don't know what is going on with our local grocery store but the garlic and ginger go bad way to fast. I have seen people use a food processor to get their ginger into a paste.. I want to try that.. I just use a spoon to scrape off the skin and do a fine mince. I don't mind catching big peiced of ginger or garlic in.

  • @sing2me

    @sing2me

    15 күн бұрын

    Be sure to buy garlic that has roots. Chinese garlic cannot have roots as importing their soil is illegal. Buy USA Garlic.

  • @philippacrowe8499

    @philippacrowe8499

    7 күн бұрын

    @@michellem4118 a plane grater for both garlic and ginger is great

  • @karenruise9275
    @karenruise927518 күн бұрын

    Growing up, my parents let us pick a meal for our birthdays. Mine was almost always Chinese takeout. I think my birthday being December 23 had a lot to do with why I was one of the few children (out of 6 kids) to get that splurge. As an adult now, it's hard to spend the money, and I've started to cook it myself. My favorite dish is honey walnut shrimp. For the price of one serving, I can make a pound of shrimp. It's also a super easy recipe that comes together quickly with minimal ingredients. Better than take out.😋😋😍

  • @TheRachelHaircut

    @TheRachelHaircut

    15 күн бұрын

    Never known anyone to have the same birthday as mine 23/12. I also love Chinese food & love to cook it at home as well😊

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    14 күн бұрын

    That's awesome! What a great idea to learn how to make it yourself!

  • @msimpson2779

    @msimpson2779

    12 күн бұрын

    please don't use veg/seed oils. They are extremely unhealthy.

  • @sharonpeta2390
    @sharonpeta239022 күн бұрын

    Broccoli stems have a cancer prevention vitamin thing in them. Great job.

  • @tv-21

    @tv-21

    17 күн бұрын

    I stopped eating vegebles altogether! They are for animals only!

  • @pennynickels5216

    @pennynickels5216

    15 күн бұрын

    ​@tv-21 Ummm?

  • @ohredbrd
    @ohredbrd22 күн бұрын

    Favorite? General Tso. Second? Sweet and Sour. That entire spread looked so dang good! That would have easily cost $70 for a family of five plus five drinks, so youre talkin a hundred dollar bill. Well done and happy Moms day too!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! I've concerned my fear of frying in the house too! That could turn out to be a mistake...haha

  • @phyllisroark8526

    @phyllisroark8526

    18 күн бұрын

    For lunch at our local Chinese Buffet is $27.01 for 2! Not sure for the dinner how much more it is. So It might have cost more than $70 for her family of 5.

  • @ishisarten7640

    @ishisarten7640

    14 күн бұрын

    ​@phyllisroadefknkrk8526

  • @tjloutzenhiser2503
    @tjloutzenhiser250321 күн бұрын

    this came at the right time. hubby and oldest boy, wanted chinese for their birthdays. i am not spending 100. plus at the restaurant. i have a winco nearby, so i will be going there to get the ingred. for their birthday dinner. they share the same day. i always tease hubby, that i don't need to buy him a present. the oldest is his present. lol even tho, the oldest just turned 40. man i am getting old. lol

  • @jetta.silence6356

    @jetta.silence6356

    15 күн бұрын

    Your baby is always your baby no matter how old. I lost my mom last year suddenly. 2 weeks after my 47th birthday. I'm now 48 and she's been gone a year April 29th. How my 36 year old brother and I would love to have her back for a nice dinner. Tell them both you love them every night and make sure they tell you too because you never know❤ You're a lovely mom to make the homemade Chinese food as a gift. I'd love that. ❤

  • @rogerrosen2323

    @rogerrosen2323

    8 күн бұрын

    takeout isnt as much and alot of food

  • @jetta.silence6356

    @jetta.silence6356

    7 күн бұрын

    @@rogerrosen2323 but it's not made with love. And if you make your own you can control what goes into it.

  • @sherryevitts4744
    @sherryevitts474423 күн бұрын

    I peel the broccoli stems and saute them. They're really good that way, or I roast them with other vegetables. Love your show

  • @wowtv101

    @wowtv101

    22 күн бұрын

    YUUUUUM

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Great idea! Thank you!

  • @darianroscoe1017
    @darianroscoe101716 күн бұрын

    I cook broccoli stems along with the broccoli florets. The stems are 100% edible. I cut them in 1/4" coins. Can also dice and use in soup. No need to peel. My dogs also love them, cooked, for treats.

  • @MsTwiththeTea1980

    @MsTwiththeTea1980

    8 күн бұрын

    Very great advice 😊

  • @lynnthomas7982
    @lynnthomas798217 күн бұрын

    I trim the exterior of the broccoli stems bc they are woody. I dice them up and freeze for broccoli rice casserole or broccoli cheddar soup. Prevents the need to buy it when the time comes.

  • @eulaujudy
    @eulaujudy23 күн бұрын

    I always chopped up the broccoli stems and store in ziplock in freezer until I need them I use in broccoli soup western omlettes and stir fry just need to cook then until tender the stems are very flavorful more than florets

  • @cassandracaldwell8339
    @cassandracaldwell833916 күн бұрын

    If you take the ends of the green onions and put them in dirt you will grow your own green onions. That saves money too

  • @Purple0fairy0bunny
    @Purple0fairy0bunny20 күн бұрын

    We get the crab ragoons from sams. Its $10 for 20 of them. Also egg rolls are $9 for 16. Much better than the restaurants and not much more expensive than making homemade

  • @frugallifehappywife3993
    @frugallifehappywife399322 күн бұрын

    I LOVE Chinese food but it is so expensive to order. It costs us around $35-$40 to order 2 appetizers and 2 entrees and like you said, you’re hungry again in 2 hours. You fed a family of 5 a big selection of items for under what I cost me for 2, and I’m sure you had some leftovers!!! I’m definitely going to try this!

  • @NotWokebutAwake.

    @NotWokebutAwake.

    17 күн бұрын

    Asian dishes can be daunting to try at first... but once you acquire all the sauces and ingredients over time and have them in your pantry, then it's simply a matter of buying the main dish items. I have been getting better and better over the last decade at cooking American style Chinese buffet dishes bc I had 3 kids myself and to go out was just out of our budget most of the time. But how often do we crave especially teens, to go hit up the buffet??? So I got really good at cooking Asian dishes and met and developed some good friendships with a few Asian ppl from my local Asian grocery stores where I learned to purchase the best items! So I got all kinds of tips and tricks of the trade!! It just takes practice and like I said a few simple tricks that you can find online! But anytime you can always shop at the local Asian market! It makes a big difference and you could meet ppl who can give you lots of pointers! My experience is they love when Westerners try to enjoy and learn to cook their traditional foods. I've even eaten lunch in the back of the store with the employees who brought dishes from home, as well as been to my friend's home for dinner several times now as well. Now that my kids are gone and they come home for Christmas they only want me to make Asian food!! I also grew up on the border of Mexico so I'm a pretty authentic Mexican cook as well! So my kids don't have many memories of going out to eat sadly. However, instead they have memories of coming home with their friends for Taco Tuesdays, Always did Chinese on Saturdays, French food on Fridays....you get the picture! I always made a theme! It also made it fun and helped my kids want to try new foods and have adventurous eating habits! So I suppose I made up for it. Now that they're grown they call me for recipes or tips. My youngest still in college just wants me to send her home with meals, or come home and have me cook still. But that's OK it's my love language!! Hehehe

  • @kamiko70

    @kamiko70

    15 күн бұрын

    @@NotWokebutAwake. hubby loves my shrimp chow mien and beef with broccoli. i use part of the leftover chow mien, to make Shakshuka! the eggs taste so good with the Asian flavor!

  • @NotWokebutAwake.

    @NotWokebutAwake.

    15 күн бұрын

    @@kamiko70 sounds yummy!!💕

  • @pamelaj25
    @pamelaj2523 күн бұрын

    I love sweet and sour chicken, pork fried rice and egg rolls.

  • @nancyanne1402

    @nancyanne1402

    22 күн бұрын

    THIS is exactly my order! Hubs like General Tso chicken. I order his meal and mine, substituting fried pork rice instead of white, and 4 egg rolls. We eat eat half our order for dinner, then half is our lunches the next day. We certainly don’t eat it often as it is EXPENSIVE, like $45 but it’s a great every couple of months treat. We’ve never eaten IN the restaurant we order from. Just take out. I bring my insulated bag and it’s still hot, hot when I get home.

  • @pamelaj25

    @pamelaj25

    22 күн бұрын

    @@nancyanne1402 I can't remember the last time I have had Chinese because of the crazy prices. However, I am inspired to make my own. I am going to make like a cross between sweet and sour chicken and chopped suey. It's really good. As long as you have ginger, garlic soy sauce and green onions you can make anything taste like Chinese.

  • @hildahighlander2586

    @hildahighlander2586

    11 күн бұрын

    Yum, me too! I also love lemon chicken, fried rice, and green beans!

  • @JulieHowe-jt3qd
    @JulieHowe-jt3qd22 күн бұрын

    when we were small my dad used to thinly slice broccoli and cauliflower and cabbage stems for use to eat raw they are very sweet if they are home grown .

  • @ashleyhasdiamonds
    @ashleyhasdiamonds7 күн бұрын

    Not only did you put a ton of work into dinner, but this video as well!!! Thanks for taking me along, I learned a lot of new recipes from this video alone.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    2 күн бұрын

    Thank you as well!

  • @laurenashley7
    @laurenashley719 күн бұрын

    Im glad im not the only one getting the calculator out.

  • @pennynickels5216

    @pennynickels5216

    15 күн бұрын

    Me3!😂

  • @samboandthemasonator

    @samboandthemasonator

    15 күн бұрын

    Me 4!

  • @rhondarogers1946
    @rhondarogers194623 күн бұрын

    Carolina those dishes looked so good ! Chinese food is my favorite ! & those egg rolls made my mouth water . Happy Mothers Day weekend to you, sweet lady !

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I hope you have a great weekend!

  • @amandabrinkley2674
    @amandabrinkley267423 күн бұрын

    You did a very good job with this video I hope you get lots of likes on it❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @teresakryvenchuk6205
    @teresakryvenchuk620522 күн бұрын

    Thank you I love Chinese and Mexican foods. God bless you and family and all here✝️❤️🕊 Happy Mothers Day❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @lindanizamoff7981
    @lindanizamoff798122 күн бұрын

    I chop the broccoli stems and add it to soup or stew or I use some for-bone broth.I keep it in a freezer bag then use it when I need it.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @Potatofarmer1898
    @Potatofarmer18985 күн бұрын

    No joke. This is legit!! For 30 bucks this is amazing!!!

  • @tikacalifornia7876
    @tikacalifornia787622 күн бұрын

    I don't want to be too precise, because you had some surplus ingredients, and some pantry items, but I compared what you made to the cost of these at my local Chinese restaurant. The chicken dishes would have been $10/ea, chow mein, either 10 or 12, and the eggrolls, rangoons, and donuts would have been about 8 each. Add our 7.75% tax and a 10% tip and it's nearly $78.00. Good job!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thanks for doing that comparison! It's amazing how much cheaper it is to do it at home!

  • @JupitersRealm
    @JupitersRealm23 күн бұрын

    Happy Mother's Day everyone! 💜

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @suzanneroche1243
    @suzanneroche124323 сағат бұрын

    Peel the stringy outside of the broccoli off until you just have the tender inside of the broccoli. Cut it up in same-size pieces and cook at the same temperature as other vegetables. The broccoli is nice with the same texture through the entire dish with the other vegetables! You could’ve trimmed that red pepper so a lot of it wouldn’t go to waste as I caught a lot of it going into the compost. All and all - looking good!🪭🪅💐🦾🦾🙏🏻

  • @arraybabe8514
    @arraybabe851417 күн бұрын

    Best YT video I have watched in a long time, that all looked so good, I swear I could smell all that cooking through my screen! Sub earned! I am SO going to try this. Thank you also for linking so many places where people experiencing food insecurity can get help in your description, so many folks will be able to benefit from that. 🥰

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    Man, thank you so much!! Welcome to my channel! I look forward to getting to know you!

  • @agm8865
    @agm88658 күн бұрын

    $70 grocery bill for Canadians in Ontario. I calculated the cheapest Walmart brand prices. It was the chicken that broke the budget. The same amount of chicken costs $30. And the products aren’t proportionate, you have more product. I can’t remember when I saw a canned item in Canada for less than a dollar even with sale prices. Just so you are aware. The struggle is real up here.

  • @Cesaro1997
    @Cesaro19979 күн бұрын

    In case you weren’t sure or didn’t know, the difference between chow mein and lo mein is chow mein are like stir fried noodles versus lo mein where in lo mein you boil your noodles in sauce or water. Hope this helps! 😁

  • @louisecostello3686

    @louisecostello3686

    7 күн бұрын

    The terms are used very differently in the US and the UK. In the UK, chow mein noodles are soaked to rehydrate and then stir fried. It seems that in the US, people call all sorts of noodles lo mein and a very crispy noodle thing is chow mein. I was baffled when I first found that out 😂

  • @djroot2566
    @djroot256616 күн бұрын

    13:48 broccoli stems are my fav. Cream of broccoli soup. Steam them then puree. Easy

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    Great idea! Thank you!

  • @icebeargamingrobloxd981
    @icebeargamingrobloxd98116 күн бұрын

    For broccoli dish normally prepaid with beef, but either way, it’s best to blanch the broccoli first :) hope this helps

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    15 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @moakley60
    @moakley6021 күн бұрын

    Yum yum! Everything looks delicious! 😋🥡🥢

  • @narapsnart
    @narapsnart11 күн бұрын

    What a great lesson you just gave us all. The shopping, the variety, the recipes. You ROCK! Thank you. It's not easy doing a multi-dish meal where everything needs cooking about the same time, especially by ones self. But you did it well. I learned a lot from you today and I am also a senior citizen, so kudos and God Bless!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!! It was really fun to do!

  • @jujub4553
    @jujub45535 күн бұрын

    You’re such a great cook Mama B! 🧡

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    2 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @homeboundmama9968
    @homeboundmama996822 күн бұрын

    Everything looks so good.

  • @raye5071
    @raye507119 күн бұрын

    Beautiful spread!😊

  • @louisecostello3686
    @louisecostello36867 күн бұрын

    One thing to be wary about, rice dishes. You have to cool the rice within a certain length of time and make sure its properly reheated or you can risk food poisoning. Reusing your plate that still has rice on it that sat out for an hour or more after you took it out of the fridge is a bad idea. Make sure you wash the plate in between uses. Also, as others have said, sesame oil is a finishing oil. It has a lower smoke point than vegetable or sunflower oil (even abocado oil is better) so it can burn and cause your food to taste sour. Use a high smoke point oil, (not olive oil, again, low smoke point) and have a very high heat under your pans. Sesame oil should be added after it's cooked and then stirred through.

  • @lindabeard488
    @lindabeard48823 күн бұрын

    Thank you, thank you. 💙💙💙

  • @JesusIsComing99
    @JesusIsComing9917 күн бұрын

    yum! Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @colleenwebster8762
    @colleenwebster876223 күн бұрын

    Everything looked delicious!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😋

  • @trishthedish2790
    @trishthedish279023 күн бұрын

    Oh thank you this was great 👍!

  • @lswest1569
    @lswest156922 күн бұрын

    What a Fun Idea! All of your recipes looked delicious!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @wandavillar4120
    @wandavillar412016 күн бұрын

    I love love love Chinese food

  • @isranight
    @isranight11 күн бұрын

    really enjoyed watching your whole process! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    11 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @MsTwiththeTea1980
    @MsTwiththeTea19808 күн бұрын

    I am definitely at the right place 😊thank you for sharing 😊

  • @jeanthobaben
    @jeanthobaben57 минут бұрын

    Freeze vegetable stems and such. Add to a plastic bag and save for soup stocks.

  • @lindabarnes4128
    @lindabarnes412823 күн бұрын

    This was fabulous! Your talent in the kitchen continues to amaze, educate and inspire me! Thank you for these easy meals that look so tasty. I'm saving this video to try this week.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Aw, thank you!

  • @angierlevel2187
    @angierlevel21877 сағат бұрын

    For the most part i love saving all my veggie kitchen scraps to make veggi broth. Ill put scraps in a ziplock and freeze untill i get enough

  • @thechozen111
    @thechozen11117 күн бұрын

    Everything looks so good

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @colleenpiechowski8511
    @colleenpiechowski851123 күн бұрын

    I am known for my fried rice and Mongolian beef. I also use coleslaw instead of bean sprouts and bochchoy, it has more flavor. The kids might like wanton with a little cream cheese and strawberry jam. Some jalapeno jam for adults....yum. You overdid yourself..wish I was there.

  • @justcallmesuzzie
    @justcallmesuzzie23 күн бұрын

    That looked delicious! My favorite was the fried rice!

  • @marieb9926
    @marieb992619 күн бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @clearface2348
    @clearface234816 күн бұрын

    Well done, you made it look so easy. Thanks

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hollyduggan8139
    @hollyduggan813913 күн бұрын

    That was an epic, cooking up of a delicious feast lady! 👏🤩

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😋

  • @citygirlhomestead
    @citygirlhomestead22 күн бұрын

    looks great

  • @pamelajordan9929
    @pamelajordan992919 күн бұрын

    My husband makes broccoli and cheese soup out of the stems. Also when making fried rice the rice should be at least a day old to get that real fried rice taste.

  • @foodbankbeautiful
    @foodbankbeautiful22 күн бұрын

    Wow! So impressive. I loved it❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @abcjerilee
    @abcjerilee22 күн бұрын

    Oh no! You forgot to invite me!!!! Looks delish. I would peel those broccoli stems and make creamy broccoli cheddar soup! ❤❤❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Oh that's a great idea!

  • @lindamann8520

    @lindamann8520

    17 күн бұрын

    ​@@mamabairds ...or peel and slice stems, add to your stir fry. Broc stems are kind of like okra pods, if your knife doesn't EASILY pass thru the peeled stem, keep moving up until it does. Discard the tough part.

  • @donnawheeler6283
    @donnawheeler628322 күн бұрын

    Looks delicious! Those egg rolls look so simple to make!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    I'm going to start putting everything in an egg roll now!

  • @rochelleb973
    @rochelleb97318 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the idea😊

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    18 күн бұрын

    Most welcome 😊

  • @mygodisable2
    @mygodisable217 күн бұрын

    Great job, you did extremely well. Thanks looks so tasty.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!! It was so fun to do!

  • @vhwft
    @vhwft14 күн бұрын

    Should try velveting your chicken first in baking soda and water. That’s what gives it that classic Chinese tenderness to the meat. Sit it in the baking soda mix for like 20 mins then rinse it gently then put your cornflour on.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    14 күн бұрын

    That's great to know!! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @tam1729
    @tam172920 күн бұрын

    That chicken n broccoli looks amazing.

  • @wilmabaker4500
    @wilmabaker450023 күн бұрын

    What a feast,I am on the way 😂.looks really good also not a bad amount of money for all that ❤❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Not a bad deal at all!

  • @myahouston20
    @myahouston2010 күн бұрын

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @jayrainstone4764
    @jayrainstone476415 күн бұрын

    Brilliant!!!! I learned so much 👏🙏🏼👍😍

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    15 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @milissa5499
    @milissa54995 күн бұрын

    WOW that looks so amazing YUM! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm trying this,all of it YUM!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    4 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @richardharris1183
    @richardharris118323 күн бұрын

    What a great feast!

  • @letsgetbetter170
    @letsgetbetter170Күн бұрын

    Hello🌹thanks for sharing,I love Chinese food as well 🥰

  • @emsguybob
    @emsguybob8 күн бұрын

    WOW!! The best! Thanks!!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    8 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @McGyverFan
    @McGyverFan16 күн бұрын

    You made everything look so easy. Thank you for this video. I love Chinese but I have always been afraid to make it. You made so many things. I am excited to try some of these!!!!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome! It's so much easier than you think!

  • @theloveyourfacegal2773
    @theloveyourfacegal277314 күн бұрын

    That's a really nice meal. Cooking is love ❤️ when it's made like this. The aroma brought the family together towards the end of your video :) Sweet to hear the kids interacting with you. Thanks for sharing your recipes 💕

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    14 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @aliyamoon80
    @aliyamoon8011 күн бұрын

    Looks good! You did a great job!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @graefx
    @graefx6 күн бұрын

    Im definitely doing this next weekend

  • @user-yv2sg1po8d
    @user-yv2sg1po8d19 күн бұрын

    Souped up recipes is an amazing young lady showing how to make amazing chinese food. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Jesus_is_Lord_7
    @Jesus_is_Lord_716 күн бұрын

    Wow... that looks amazing.🎉

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😋

  • @alanschaller5869
    @alanschaller58696 күн бұрын

    Broccoli Stems... Peal then slice, very tender and a little sweet... Broccoli Stem Sticks...

  • @carolbreeden8854
    @carolbreeden885422 күн бұрын

    Loved all the dishes. General chicken my fav. All dishes you made yummy 😋. You have great patience and prep skill. Thx 4 sharing carolina❤❤

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @amandamathany7642
    @amandamathany764223 күн бұрын

    I love Chinese food my favorite is broccoli and shrimp with sweet and sour sauce with little spicy too it

  • @strongsick2866
    @strongsick286612 күн бұрын

    Looks real good

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you+

  • @MsSister76
    @MsSister76Күн бұрын

    Use cornstarch when making chow mein or lomein, it gives it that silky slippery sauce feel

  • @Leemac--gg1
    @Leemac--gg112 күн бұрын

    fabulous. I enjoyed watching you shop and cook. yummy!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @SJones-kk5lg
    @SJones-kk5lg6 күн бұрын

    It’s a good idea to sift rice in a fine sieve before rinsing.

  • @xxnekonekox
    @xxnekonekox9 күн бұрын

    This is such a fun idea! I definitely need to try this with my family!

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    2 күн бұрын

    Please do!

  • @sallyapplegate4591
    @sallyapplegate459123 күн бұрын

    That was excellent!!!!! 😊.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I had fun doing it!

  • @KJDogluv
    @KJDogluv4 күн бұрын

    Yummy!!!

  • @AmyWebber-wh8ip
    @AmyWebber-wh8ip17 күн бұрын

    I just started to watch your channel yesterday and you have great ideas . Thank you so much for showing budget friendly meal.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! I'm glad you are enjoying my channel!! Welcome!

  • @AmyWebber-wh8ip

    @AmyWebber-wh8ip

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @janetnelson4729
    @janetnelson472923 күн бұрын

    I used to do this when I had all the kids around. Pot stickers are fun to do also.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    22 күн бұрын

    Oh that would have been fun! Thanks Janet! Hope you are well!

  • @dawnsullivan7325
    @dawnsullivan732516 күн бұрын

    wow. looks great

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @susanalkire1285
    @susanalkire128523 күн бұрын

    looks good bless you

  • @cassandraproax7011
    @cassandraproax701117 күн бұрын

    Looks delish 😋 ❤😊

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😋

  • @ashleighdavison7950
    @ashleighdavison795023 күн бұрын

    Haven't watched it yet but excited too. I always wind up spending too much even making Chinese at home, so excited to find a better way

  • @bettaaesthetics7791
    @bettaaesthetics77915 күн бұрын

    Brocoli stalks are also super yummy when made into pickles (pickled jalapeño juice, soysauce, a bit of water, and sugar) or even chopped finely in a salad or cooked with cabbage and sausage is super yummy.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    2 күн бұрын

    Sounds great!

  • @mixmasala9158
    @mixmasala915812 күн бұрын

    Great job!

  • @edelweiss4353
    @edelweiss435315 күн бұрын

    You did a great job, it all looks delicious.

  • @mamabairds

    @mamabairds

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😋

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