There is a reason these bars are called HAWGS…find out why!!!

2 comments


Mediterranean Fava Bean Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 9, 2010

Have you ever had a fava bean?!? I hadn’t…until recently. I had no idea what to expect.  I didn’t realize they were “big” beans. And I had no idea what they tasted like. I picked up a can of fava beans to use as a “prop” for a news segment that I did sharing the [...]

1 comment


Check out the latest printable coupons including a super HIGH value Excedrin PM coupon!

0 comments


Baked Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Sherry-Simmered Carrots

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 8, 2010

It’s amazing how dramatically a little cooking wine can change the taste of a meal! Details…

11 comments


Party Mix. It brings up so many great memories of holiday parties and other gatherings! I’ve tried a number of different varieties of party mix at different events, and I’ve experimented with a number of different combinations in my own kitchen. And I have settled on this as one of my favorites.  I dig, dig, [...]

0 comments


Cookbook Signing Tour – Locations and Dates

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 7, 2010

I’ll be hitting the road in December and January…and I’ll be stopping for a few cookbook signings along the way. Check out where you can find me…

12 comments


It’s a busy grocery shopping week for me…I’m store-hopping you could say!

8 comments


Split Pea Sausage Soup – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 6, 2010

I made this “toss it all in and hope it tastes great” soup today…part of my quest for making more space in the freezers and pantry!

12 comments


Batch Cooking Plan – Muffins, Bacon, Soup and More

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 6, 2010

This is a busy week in the kitchen for me!  So while I’m in there, I’ll be doubling up on a few recipes.  This helps me stay one step ahead of myself. We are also planning an afternoon of cookie decorating.  I decided that because I’m doing this $35/week challenge this month, that I’d use [...]

2 comments


Check out the latest printable coupons available now!

1 comment