A very kid friendly meal…and more great recipes coming this weekend…Corn and Salsa Soup and then Mexican Lasagna on Sunday! Ingredients 3 chicken breasts ($2.25) 2 T extra virgin olive oil ($.10) Salt/Pepper 4 slices provolone cheese ($.84) Homemade rolls ($.48) 1 cup frozen peas ($.25) Directions 1. Cut chicken breasts into strips. Drizzle [...]
Baeba “BabyCook” from William Sonoma Where were you, precious baby food maker, when I needed you 3 years ago and last year too? This little guy steams veggies and then purees them…all in one shot! How cool is this! A little pricey, but a LOT cool! If you’ve got a child on the way, [...]
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First, head on over to see what GFCF mom has to say about processed foods vs. homemade foods! This especially applies to young children, but we can ALL benefit from a whole and raw food diet. That is my goal: to serve delicious and wholesome meals for under $5! Ingredients 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($1.58) [...]
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I was so unprepared for this dinner. Not enough eggs, so we didn’t have eggs. Not enough white flour, so I used all whole wheat flour (which makes “thick” waffles)! Not that that’s bad, I like to mix white and whole wheat flours! To the grocery store I go…tomorrow! A simple dinner after a busy [...]
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READER QUESTIONS How do you plan a menu a month ahead and still get all the deals on those foods-don’t ads come out a week at a time? Stockpile! I have a freezer stocked full of meat, chicken and pork that I have bought at its lowest price. Example: I bought 4 packages of boneless, [...]
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This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL [...]
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I have the pleasure of taking dinner to some dear friends, as she just had a major surgery. This meal will serve 4 adults and 4 kids. If you’ve got a larger family, this is the post for you! Ingredients 1 package ground beef ($2.25) On sale this week 1 package taco seasoning ($.50) 1 [...]
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This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. Share and Enjoy
