Side Dish


Dana’s Corn Salad

by Dana S on July 19, 2011

It is a change from the classic corn on the cob and is a great make ahead dish to bring on a picnic…

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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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This is a quick and easy side dish that goes beautifully with just about anything! It’s completely dairy free if you use dairy free margarine and it’s also free of the top 8 allergens! Sauteed Mushrooms and Potatoes Serves: 4 / Cook Time: 30 minutes You will need: 1 lb White Button Mushrooms, quartered 3 [...]

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Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

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

When I was in Atlanta I bought 8 lbs of organic quinoa for $20. (Remember, I went in with Crystal to help her make a price list for their organic products…and I couldn’t pass this deal up!)  That’s about half the price of what I’ve paid for it before at Whole Foods.  I try to [...]

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 18, 2010

Peel, cut, roast and toss! A delicious and easy new way to enjoy those sweet potatoes (that are probably on sale at your store this week and next!)…

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Denise shares a delicious dessert recipe that’s on the top of her “all 5 of my kids will eat this dish” list…

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Roasted Zucchini with Thyme

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 10, 2010

Sharing this easy, oven roasted zucchini recipe with you…even though it’s way past zucchini season!

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Acorn Squash – Dish Saving Trick

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 12, 2010

Save yourself the trouble of dirtying and washing a serving dish with this dish saving trick for acorn squash…

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Erin’s Pesto Bruschetta

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 11, 2010

I was working on dinner over the weekend when Steve pops into the kitchen with a few handfuls of itty bitty tomatoes. So naturally, I whipped up a quick Pesto Bruschetta with homemade garden pesto sauce I stashed in the freezer.

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Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 24, 2010

I could eat these sweet maple flavored, oven roasted little green gems every night of the week!

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