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Archives for April 2010

Grilled Garlic Bread

April 7, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

So I have thing for rosemary. And another thing for chocolate. But have I told you about my thing for garlic and garlic bread??? This thing might be greater than the other things. I *big huge puffy heart* garlic. I *pumping heart emoticon* garlic. And garlic bread, well...I could eat piece after piece. Loaf after loaf. But now grilled garlic bread...I think … [Read more...]

Open Grill – Grilling Resources and Recipes

April 7, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

It's early April. It's HOT outside. It's time to open the grill.  And start grilling! Favorite Grilling Recipes How to Grill Corn Grilled Garlic Bread Tips for the PERFECT Grilled Burgers Kebab Party Grilled Eggplant Panini with Rosemary Garlic Aioli Grilled Salmon All Recipes from the Grill Do you have a favorite grilling recipe?!?  I'd love to … [Read more...]

Salsa, Black Bean and Beef Skillet Dinner

April 6, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 36 Comments

This totally qualifies as a Pantry Staples meal. Beef + Black Beans + Salsa + Rice = simple, crazy cheap, yet delicious meal. Hope you enjoy this super simple 'pantry staples' dinner that you might even be able to make tonight...without having to run to the store! Salsa, Black Bean and Beef Skillet Dinner The perfect "straight from the pantry" dinner! … [Read more...]

Mexican Beef Quinoa Skillet

April 5, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 27 Comments

Alrighty y'all! Tonight's recipe comes from faithful reader Marilyn! And I've got another similar one that I'll share tomorrow night. This week might turn into "Skillet Dinner Week"...or it might not?!??!? (Hint: I've got some great grilling recipes coming your way!) So if it rains...and you can't get out to the grill, stay in and make these skillet dinners … [Read more...]

Spinach Spaghetti

April 2, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

Sneaky chef concept here. In a not-so-sneaky way! This has become my "go to meal" lately...for those days when a curve ball gets thrown at me...and my brain can't seem to form a coherent thought...much less a plan for dinner. This meal is a one pot meal. Starch, protein, veggies. All in one pot. Easy to make, easy to clean up. Even if it's not so sneaky. It's … [Read more...]

The $5 Dinners Pantry Staples Recipes and Shopping List

April 1, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

*** UPDATED FOR CORONAVIRUS Pantry Cooking... Below is a list of recipes that you can make from Pantry Staple Ingredients. I've also included the full recipe, as well as a shopping list to go with it!  Pantry Staples Recipe List Ranch Chicken Wraps from Kimberly W. Tex-Mex Soup with Homemade Tortilla Chips from Stacey Chicken Zucchini Bake from Carol … [Read more...]

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