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Shopping Trip & Batch Cooking Plan

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 27, 2011

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Apple Crisp – Freezer, Slow Cooker, Oven and Campfire {Guest Post}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 26, 2011

I like to make several kits in batches and freeze the crumb topping with it. This is a fantastic way to preserve the “not so perfect apple” and prevent waste…

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In an attempt to keep my guys from having to go out to eat every night while I’m gone, I’ve put together some meal options for them.

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It’s been awhile since I shared a batch cooking plan…so long that we’ve already enjoyed all those foods and need to restock the freezer!

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Tricia’s Savings with Homemade Hummus

by Tricia H on September 22, 2011

Raise your hand if you love hummus. Yes, yes, lots of folks out there. Me too! Ok. How many of you pay big bucks for one of those tiny tubs of hummus at the store? A few, yes. How many have this little problem of keeping food and snacks stocked in your house? Me too! [...]

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Apple Pie Filling for the Freezer

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 19, 2011

And I love that I can cross one thing off my holiday prep list! I’ve got the pies taken care of…

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Slow Cooker Applesauce – Maple Sweetened

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 8, 2011

When you “accidentally” pick 30 pounds of apples, you’ve got to do something…and do it quick!

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Angie’s Egg Biscuits

by Angie on September 1, 2011

I’ve even tossed one out the door at a child who “didn’t have time to eat!”

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Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins (with no sugar!)

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 29, 2011

Since I gave up processed sugar and white flours this month, I’ve had to get creative with baking…

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Tricia’s Savings with Slow Cooker Yogurt

by Tricia H on August 25, 2011

I’ve started doubling the yogurt recipe to keep up with the demand in our home. Love me some slow cooker batch cooking!

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