Twice Baked-Grilled Potatoes – Friday Night Bite

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 15, 2011

Here’s a new concept for you.

Twice baked ‘taters.

Except you bake. Then grill.

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Find out what coupons will be in this Sunday’s coupon insert…if there are some hot coupons, you might want to pick up a few extra newspapers!

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Erin here – Add this to your next batch cooking day plan!!! It always feels great when we can make a meal go just as far as possible, and this is one of my favorite ways to stretch a whole chicken into three meals.  In addition to saving on the budget, it also saves a lot [...]

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Check out the latest printable coupons…including a coupon for Knott’s Berry Farm products!

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Orange, Mango, Banana Dessert Smoothies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 14, 2011

Substitute milk/yogurt with ice cream…and voila…a dessert smoothie!

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Magda’s Czech Style Potato Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 13, 2011

One of the best things about visiting the Czech Republic was all the wonderful food…

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Growing up, I have vivid memories of my mom putting a casserole dish filled with yellow squash and some water in the microwave to steam. Then when it was done, she would sprinkle some Parmesan on top and set it before us on the table. It never got too many complaints…at least not from me, [...]

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$.75/1 Kashi Frozen Pizza or Entree Coupon

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 13, 2011

Calling all Kashi lovers…and want to be lovers…this coupon’s for you!

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Chimichurri Sauce is a traditional Argentinian sauce. It is the consistency of pesto and is usually served over grilled steak…

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Shopping Trip(s) & Pantry Challenge Update

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 12, 2011

So it turns out that this buying just a few things each week is harder than doing “regular hauls” at the store.  I’m in such a minimalist mindset for both what we need and in our grocery spending, that I make really short lists…only to realize that my short list is coming up short. I [...]

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