Grow. Eat. Save.


Ways to Save on Fruits and Veggies

by Dana S on November 29, 2011

(photo credit) As a registered dietitian, one recommendation that I make to almost all of my patients is to increase the number of fruits and vegetables that they consume. Why? Produce is bursting with nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber. They help control blood sugar and weight while nourishing the body. In fact, [...]

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Savory Slow Cooker Chicken and Butternut Squash – Grow. Eat. $ave.

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

So this isn’t pumpkin…but it’s close!

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So I had every intention of making omelets with all the fixings you see here last night. Then I remembered…

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Roasted Broccoli with Golden Raisins and Peanuts – Grow. Eat. $ave.

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 28, 2011

Maybe it’s the chili weather, or mourning the loss of summer (yes, I am in mourning. Not a winter person here.), or all the rain…

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Balsamic Tomatoes with Feta and Fresh Herbs – Grow. Eat. $ave.

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 7, 2011

This could be my most favorite flavor combination from this summer…

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Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans – Grow. Eat. $ave.

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 24, 2011

If vegetables could be candy…these would be it!

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Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa – Grow. Eat. $ave.

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

Up next on the Grow. Eat. $ave. calendar for this year is cucumbers. I’ve had more cucumbers in my kitchen in the last 2 weeks than I know what to do with…both from my garden, and from a friend’s garden. I’ve been enjoying them on salads, as well as soaked in balsamic vinegar with some [...]

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Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad – Grow. Eat. $ave.

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

So I have been racking my brain, trying to figure out what to do with this week’s Grow. Eat. $ave. post about lettuce. I feel like I’ve been eating or talking about salads for weeks. (See Strawberry Spinach Salad, Asian Spinach Salad with Mandarins, plus I’ve been making lots of the salad dressings that are [...]

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Baked Zucchini Sticks – Grow. Eat. $ave.

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

I do believe I have a new favorite snack. And I do believe that the boys have a new favorite snack! And what perfect timing…it’s about to be high season for zucchinis…when the farmers will practically be giving them away at the markets. Next time I pick up one of the monster zucchinis for $1, [...]

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Dana’s Marinated Vegetable Pasta

by Dana S on June 21, 2011

This is a great light summer recipe that is loaded with vegetables from the garden or farmer’s market…

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