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Archives for October 2008

$5 Worth of Apples

October 7, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

At my local farmer's stand, I scored about 2.5 lbs of apples this morning for $2.50. I came home, peeled them, cored them and threw them into the crockpot to make applesauce. 4 hours later the aroma of fresh cooked apples filled the house and was ready to be tested. When I tasted how EXCELLENT it turned out, I jumped back into the car, headed down the way to get me some more … [Read more...]

Slowcooker Applesauce

October 7, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Made some crockpot applesauce! The Crockpot Lady made this a few weeks ago, so it was fresh in mind when I found 4 lbs of green and yellow delicious apples for $2.25 this morning! … [Read more...]

Blanching Vegetables

October 2, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

When 4 heads of broccoli only costs $.88, you have to buy more than you can eat that week! I did! I already had some in the fridge, and my MIL had some for me, but I couldn't pass this one up! I can't believe I am now stockpiling fresh vegetables! So I blanched it and froze it!  Now I've got 4 meals worth of broccoli for way less than $2! Yeah! Broccoli that was … [Read more...]

Pork with Apples and Asparagus

October 2, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini

October 1, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini | 5DollarDinners.com

I've been holding onto summer. It has been warm and still very much feels like summer! Until today! The high is only 68. Fall is upon us! I've just got to make one last pasta salad! Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini Fresh and flavorful! 8 oz Rotini 2 Chicken breasts 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 green pepper, roasted (3 tbsp 3 T EVOO/2 T vinegar, Italian spices … [Read more...]

Cauliflower Casserole

October 1, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

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