From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Norwegian Rice Pudding

September 30, 2008

Norwegian Rice Pudding
Ingredients
8 Eggs ($.56…eggs were on sale last week after the power outage! Thanks Kroger!)
1/4 cup milk ($.05)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ($.15…cheese has been on sale lately!
2 cup water
1 cup rice ($.30)
1 qt. milk ($.75)
1 t salt, nutmeg, vanilla ($.10)
(Add raisins if you like. We can’t eat them…too high in yeast! [...]

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Salmon

September 29, 2008

Thanks to 2 great sales on salmon and broccoli this week, we get to have a salmon dinner for $5!!! This was a delicious and nutritious meal! And there’s even some leftovers to throw on my salad for lunch tomorrow! My boys both ate their portions of the salmon and the broccoli! Fish is an [...]

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Buying Proteins – Video Tutorial

September 28, 2008

**Pause the music in the right hand sidebar to hear the video!
Summary:
1. Have a Menu Plan!
2. Check the ads for meat sales before you shop and keep a little notebook with the cheapest prices for the different cuts you like to purchase!
3. Keep a stock of meats in your freezer!
4. Sign up for store coupons [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – September 29th

September 28, 2008

There are some great sales this week at Kroger…and I’m so thankful they match my already existing October Menu Plan!
Monday – Salmon, Rice and Broccoli (both salmon fillets are broccoli are on sale this week, so I’ll be able to pull this off under $5! I can’t normally do fresh fish for under $5!)
Tuesday – [...]

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Honey Glazed Pork Chops

September 26, 2008

I did not make this meal, but wanted to share what I was planning on doing! When my mom comes into town, we have 2 “restaurant traditions”…and since she’s only here for 3 nights we had to hit up our traditional spots!
Ingredients
Water or Broth
3-4 Pork Chops ($2.31)
2 T brown sugar ($.05)
2-3 T honey ($.50)
Salt/Pepper
1 cup [...]

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$5 Dinners for Baby – Part 2

September 26, 2008

Welcome to Part 2 of $5 Dinners for Baby!
Meal #1
Beef, Apples and Carrots
Ingredients
Beef from a Roast ($1)
3 Apples, peeled and cored ($.75)
3 Carrots, Peeled and cut into sticks ($.25)
Directions
1. Parboil (partially boil) apples and carrots, until slightly tender (cooking too long will remove important nutrients and enzymes!). Let cool a few minutes. Add into blender [...]

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October Menu Plan

September 26, 2008

Need some more frugal menu ideas!
I have been working on my October menu plan and thought I would share it with you all as we near the end of September! I can smell fall looming just north of us, slowly creeping its way into our area each week! I’ve got all my apple pie and [...]

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Shopping and Restocking

September 25, 2008

I finally made it to Kroger this afternoon. I had my 34 coupons in hand and my list ready to go! I make my shopping lists according to how I go through the grocery store. Organics section, produce, bread, juice, meat/chicken/pork, frozen, dairy and a few things from the middle this week! I also ordered [...]

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Creamy Tortellini

September 24, 2008

This meal is inspired by my favorite “American” restaurant in the Dominican Republic. Whenever we were stretched and feeling culture shock at its worst, we’d go to eat at the “Pasta House”. This was my favorite dish and here is the $5 version!
Ingredients
1 Package Tortellini ($1.99)
White Sauce – Butter, Flour, Milk ($.50)
1 cup peas ($.50)
5 [...]

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Oven Fried Drumsticks

September 23, 2008

Tonight we had Oven Fried Drumsticks. I planned to follow Toni’s plan (check out her great photos!) of dipping in butter, then breadcrumbs, then bake! Since we are STILL without power (don’t get me started…it’s Day 10! For the latest on our power situation click here), I am still cooking over at my mother in [...]

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