Still looking for that perfect Christmas morning recipe...or the morning after Christmas recipe?!? If you've got some diced ham in the freezer, go get it out now to thaw! And use it on Christmas morning to make this for brunch! If you're having ham for your Christmas dinner and need a way to use up the leftovers, this would make a fabulous breakfast on the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2009
Good Morning America Segment
If you missed the Good Morning America segment this morning, head on over here to watch the segment on ABCNEWS.com! If you are visiting the website for the first time after seeing the cookbook featured on GMA, WELCOME!!! Feel free to explore! Recipes Coupons Meal Planning Cookbook Signing Schedule And a little about me, The $5 Dinner Mom! *Please note: Above … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook
Tweet this It's HERE!!!!!! In. Real. Life!!!!!!!!! I got my copy 2 weeks ago. And I still can't believe it! It's here. And it's real! If you pre-ordered your book, then it should be arriving on your doorstep soon!!! Now for the major excitement... The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook will be featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA on Tuesday Morning (the 22nd!) by contributor Sara … [Read more...]
Ginger Maple Pancakes
I have been doing lots of experimenting with pancake batters, and these were just too good not to share :) These pancakes were D-E-L-I-S-H! And with no sugar in the batter!!! Enjoy these with some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a meal that's surely under $5! Ginger Maple Pancakes A delicious batter, grilled to pancake perfection! 2 cups flour1 … [Read more...]
Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread
Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread A fabulous and budget friendly way to do stew...with a side of cornbread. 1 small white onion (chopped)2 stalks celery (sliced)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 small green bell pepper (chopped)6 cups water1 cup barley1 cup dry lentils1 lb. bag shredded carrots15 oz. can tomato sauce2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp soy sauce1 tsp … [Read more...]
Pear Oven Pancake
I saw this Pear Oven Pancake in a magzine, and through it was worth a try! It took minutes to prepare, and of course filled the house with a fantastic aroma. It puffed up like a balloon, and then returned to a "pancake" look after it cooled down. Slice and serve. Yum! Steve and I both really enjoyed this...both for breakfast, and later as an afternoon … [Read more...]
Balsamic Chicken with Onions
Pour some of the juices from the pan over the chicken after you serve it on each plate. And YUM! Balsamic Chicken with Onions Juicy chicken for the perfect dinner! 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste3 medium or 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 pounds )1 yellow onion, sliced1 cup white rice2 large … [Read more...]
Almond Vanilla French Toast
This was one of those dinners that, well, evolved, as I was working on it. I had all intentions of just making your basic french toast. But then I opened the baking cabinet to add a touch of vanilla to the eggs and milk. And the bag of almonds practically fell off the shelf. And nothing goes better with vanilla than almonds. So...I ground them up, added them to the eggs/milk … [Read more...]
Chuckwagon Chili
I actually made this before the baby was born. And of course, froze the extras. Because there were lots of extras. And we are eating those leftovers tonight! Chuckwagon Chili Simple and full of flavor! 1 cup dried red kidney beans 1.5 lb. ground beef 1 onion, chopped15 oz can diced tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste1 Tbsp garlic powder3 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp … [Read more...]