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Archives for July 2009

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce – Potluck Kebab Party

July 4, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 16 Comments

Friday night we had a little gathering to celebrate a milestone. A BIG milestone! I finished the cookbook manuscript! That's reason to celebrate, right??? Check out all this goodness... Bacon Wrapped Onion Kebabs Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around a "stack" of onions. Brush with favorite BBQ sauce. Grill! Delish! Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with … [Read more...]

Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins

July 4, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

July 4th Muffins....Red, White and Blue! I used my Fruit and Veggie Muffin recipe as a base for these muffins. Then I topped them with an almond struesel! Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins Red, white, and blueberry muffins for your patriotic picnic! 4 eggs1/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup white sugar1/3 cup brown sugar + brown sugar, divided1 … [Read more...]

July 4th Potato Salad

July 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

This is the perfect July 4th Potato Salad to take to your picnic, potluck or backyard BBQ. I adore a homemade potato salad. It's worth every minute of time and ounce of effort to prepare. For this recipe, I added my "all-time favorite" potato salad ingredient... Chopped pickles! I just happened to see them when grabbing the dijon mustard and miracle whip.  … [Read more...]

July 4th Smoothie

July 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 11 Comments

Here's a Red White and Blue smoothie for you all to try this holiday weekend! It turns a magnificent purple color when blended! July 4th Smoothie A healthy and fresh patriotic treat! 1 banana1 cup milk, rice milk or yogurt6 large strawberries1 cup blueberries2 Tbsp ground flaxseed ((optional))2 Tbsp favorite sweetener (honey, agave syrup or sugar (I used … [Read more...]

Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream

July 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

The beginning of the summer is just not the best time to learn about a dairy allergy! Hello, ice cream??? I have made the boys some homemade popsicles using fresh juice, but I really wanted them to be able to enjoy some ice cream for the 4th of July, as well as for my oldest's upcoming birthday! A pint of coconut or rice milk ice cream at the store hovers … [Read more...]

Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

July 1, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

balsamic chicken pasta salad

I love pasta salads...because pretty much, "anything goes!" I used a package of marked down chicken tenderloins ($2.52 for the package), balsamic vinaigrette dressing that I got on sale matched with a $1 coupons (total of $.50 for the bottle), carrots that were $.08 for the bag (sign up for Earthbound coupons here), and veggies that were on sale last week! I also like to buy … [Read more...]

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