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Archives for December 2008

Spaghetti

December 17, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

A kid favorite! I was recently asked how the boys were liking all these fun and different meals! They do a good job I'd say! My little guy will eat just about anything. Although you wouldn't know it because he's a skinny little guy (inherited his daddy's metabolism!). My big guy is a little more finicky, but he'll try most things. So I thought I'd go back to one of their … [Read more...]

Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas

December 16, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 29 Comments

  Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas So fresh and full of flavor! 4 burrito size flour tortillas3 chicken breastsTeriyaki Sauce or Marinade1-2 Tbsp tahini1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped1/2 bag baby carrotsHandful romaine lettuce 1 bag Snap peas Combine teriyaki sauce/marinade with tahini.In skillet, add sauce mixture and chicken. Saute … [Read more...]

Chili-Cornbread Cups

December 15, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 15 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook.   ________________________________________ Have a Frugal and Healthy Recipe to share? Post the recipe on your blog and then add the link below. Other guidelines can be found here. To make it easy for other readers to find your recipe, please leave the link that leads directly to your recipe post. … [Read more...]

Broccoli Tuna Casserole

December 12, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

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

Providing Meals for Others

December 11, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

Aly from CA writes: "I am constantly being asked to provide a meal for another Mom in our group who has just had a baby or has another life-changing event in their life. I LOVE to do this, and I love that doing so helps teach my 3 kids about helping others, giving, and compassion. My concern however, is doing so on a budget and in a way that doesn't put more stress into my … [Read more...]

Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe

December 11, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 29 Comments

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sliced Strawberries from 5DollarDinners.com

  Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe Pick any fruit or veggie to mix into this muffin mix recipe. 1 cup all purpose flour3 Tbsp canola oil1/3 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powdertsp cinnamon1 cup mashed or grated fruit or veggie **See ideas below!1/2 cup chopped nuts ((optional)) Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 12-muffin tin … [Read more...]

How to Make Perfectly Shaped Muffins

December 10, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

The "Supplies" This post is for all you self-proclaimed "Type A"s! It drives me NUTS when the muffins aren't the same size. NUTS! (Starting to see where my oldest gets most of his OCD tendancies!). I have found a solution. Not only to the "uniformity" issue. But also the "batter dripping" issue! For regular size muffin tins, use an ice cream scooper...makes perfectly … [Read more...]

Honey Baked Lentils

December 9, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

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

Recent Media Coverage

December 8, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

For all those who were not able to see, here is a clip of my 3 recent news appearances. Disclaimer: I use as many organic ingredients as I can! And yes, that's Pauly Shore, the comedian, in the second segment! I have permission from the Media Library and the news director from the news station to post this video. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

December 5, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients. Get this added to your next meal plan. Quick Beef Burrito Skillet A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients! 1 lb. ground beef1 packet taco seasoning15 oz. can red kidney beans1 cup salsa1 cup water4 corn tortillas (cut in 1 … [Read more...]

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