Grilled Tilapia and Acorn Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 30, 2009

Tilapia coated in a lemon seafood seasoning and lemon juice and grilled…served with sweet acorn squash and rice.

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How to Cook Acorn Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 30, 2009

A quick overview of how to cook acorn squash.

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October Meal Plan

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 30, 2009

It’s coming down to the wire. I’m trying to get the freezer fully stocked…and trying to make plans for baby’s arrival in mid-November! Here’s what’s on the menu this month…

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Tomato and Olive Pizza

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 29, 2009

Fresh tomatoes from the garden and green olives on a homemade pizza crust topped with mozzarella cheese…

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Kroger Shopping Trip – September 28

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 29, 2009

I finally came in under budget this week…a goal after last week’s “splurge!”

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Lemon Pepper Chicken – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 28, 2009

A simple lemon pepper marinade on chicken breasts…cooked up on the grill…served with green beans and homemade rolls.

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Printable Coupons

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 28, 2009

Nestle Calendar with $20 worth of coupons…Welchs coupons…Fiber One Muffins…and more…

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Menu Plan Monday – September 28th

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 27, 2009

This week we’re having Lemon Chicken, Tomato and Olive Pizza, Posole and more…

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Baked Chicken Spaghetti

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 25, 2009

A simple dish turned into a bit of an experiment! Diced chicken with tomatoes, green tomatoes, eggplant, Cubanelle peppers and some spices…tossed with spaghetti and topped with mozzarella cheese!

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Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 24, 2009

A delicious combination of barley, tomatoes, black beans and green peppers make up this perfect “early fall” soup!

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