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Sharon’s Vegetarian Lasagna

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Sharon's Vegetarian Lasagna | 5DollarDinners.com

An easy peasy vegetarian lasagna! Sharon's Vegetarian Lasagna Prince Lasagna Noodles $1.99Bag of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz.) $1.993 T. Parmesan Cheese .24 cents1 egg .13 centsRicotta cheese (15 oz) $2.39Can of plain tomato sauce (28 oz.) $1.192 organic carrots (grated) .19 centsOregano, basic and garlic powder (from the pantry)1 Loaf of Italian … [Read more...]

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sliced Strawberries from 5DollarDinners.com

Ask and you shall receive. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries The strawberries really level up these tasty muffins! 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used a dairy free margarine)1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 cup milk (I used almond)Juice from 1 lemon1 tsp lemon zest2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp baking powder3 Tbsp poppyseeds2 cups fresh … [Read more...]

Skillet Cornbread Recipe

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

skillet cornbread recipe

Comfort. Comfort. Comfort food. I don't know about you, but for me...cornbread is such a comfort food.  It's warmth, it's texture, it's taste remind me of home and family. Slathered in a rich butter, dipped into a bowl of your favorite chili, chopped up for a scrumptious holiday stuffing. There now, I've got myself drooling again! ;) 5 Ways to … [Read more...]

Beef, Red Cabbage and Kale Stew

March 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

beef cabbage kale stew

Is Kale one of those items in the produce department that you walk right by...not even giving it a second glance?!  Mainly because you are not sure what to do with it?! Well, first off...it can be used to turn smoothies green.  And second, it does beautifully in soups and stews.  It's packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and makes … [Read more...]

Food Allergies on a Budget – Part 4

March 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

Welcome to the final installment of the Food Allergies on a Budget Series.  Feel free to browse part 1, part 2, and part 3 when you can. While dealing with food allergies can be very difficult at the get-go, once you get into your new routine and learn the "new normal" things get easier, you learn what shortcuts and substitutions work and what doesn't. I wanted to share a … [Read more...]

How to Shred Cabbage – Kitchen Shortcut

March 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 61 Comments

how to shred cabbage

Holy Cabbage!!!! So the lovely L shared this photograph of a cabbage that  her husband found at the market (seriously, this thing needs to be in some contest!) sitting with her daughter in the high chair. Rather, on the high chair. Her face is priceless. And holy schmoly cabbage! How to Shred a Cabbage Remove the outer leaves, and any leaves that are … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Smoothies

March 15, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

When it comes to making smoothies at our house, I like to make them as "raw" as possible. I find great comfort in knowing that I can get a glassful of nutrients that is filled with deliciousness! This particular "green smoothie," has 2 green ingredients...kale and kiwi. The kale cannot be tasted at all. The kiwi gives it a nice little zing. And the kids are sure to slurp … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Strawberries

March 15, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 28 Comments

Yesterday at the grocery store, I walked up to the berry section thinking I would just grab one box of strawberries and one box of blueberries.  Each were on sale for $2. Woot! But as I looked down, I noticed a bunch of the strawberry boxes with 10/$10 stickers on them.  I grabbed 6 boxes and knew that I'd spend some time yesterday afternoon getting some into … [Read more...]

Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos with “Guac De Gallo”

March 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

I have been on a bit of a quinoa kick lately. Making it way more often than rice! (I guess that's what happens when you buy 8 lbs. of the stuff!) Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa, plus a Curried Chicken Quinoa that I'll be making this week and a Spicy Southwest Quinoa that I've got on the calendar to share soon! And now... A "new and improved" rice and beans burrito! Using … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes

March 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

Got leftover holiday sprinkles?! I do...and I'll be using them to make "green pancakes" for St. Patrick's Day.  Probably for lunch, as we'll be having Irish Soda Bread Wedges for breakfast with "Green Smoothies" (more on those tomorrow!). Super quick story... St. Patrick's Day was my absolute favorite holiday to celebrate when I was in elementary school. Not … [Read more...]

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