Beans


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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Taco ‘Taters – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

To be honest, I wasn’t sure it was going to work. But…

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Southwest Wild Rice Pilaf – Friday Night Bite

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 9, 2011

I’ve had some wild rice in my pantry for way too long…and it’s time to use it up! I like wild rice…but not “all” wild rice. Meaning I don’t like to eat just wild rice as a side dish…even when it’s flavored well, cooked in stock, etc. It has a “harsh” taste, if you will. [...]

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Taco-dillas – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

I challenged them to not let any of the taco meat fall out…There were subsequently quite a few giggles at the dinner table last night!

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This is Grandpa’s special supper! Sharon is sharing a family favorite with us tonight…

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Alea’s sharing a wonderful recipe with ingredients that you might not have thought to combine…

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Minestrone Casserole – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 25, 2011

The beans, the pasta, the veggies, the cheese. Without a drop of broth!

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Tortellini Soup

by Alea on April 12, 2011

Find out Alea’s shortcuts for reducing the cost of her Tortellini Soup…

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Heat ‘N Sweet Chili

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 11, 2011

Ever since I scored that fabulous deal all those cans of tomatoes and diced tomatoes with green chilies, I can’t seem to stop making chili…

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Baked Beans – 5 Ways (plus My Homemade Baked Beans Recipe)

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 10, 2011

We are going through a bit of a beans phase. Ryan is still learning to like them. (And these sweeter beans were ). Charlie has always loved beans. Tyler can’t get enough of beans. How to Make Baked Bean…From Scratch! Add the molasses. The ketchup. The sweet chili sauce. The worcestershire sauce. And some hot-as-you-can-get-from-the-tap [...]

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