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For us, it is a staple dinner that is both healthy and delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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I was not that fond of kale and initially only grew it in our garden to supplement our guinea pigs’ and bearded dragon’s diet. When it continued to grow throughout our harsh winters filled with snow and below freezing temperatures producing more than our pets could consume, I developed a new respect for its resilience [...]

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Sharon’s Vegetarian Lasagna

by Sharon on March 17, 2011

Sharon shares a simple vegetarian lasagna that is sure to satisfy any lasagna craving you might be having…

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A “new and improved” rice and beans burrito! Using not rice, but quinoa…

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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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The perfect fall breakfast for anyone who loves cream of rice cereal. Or for anyone needing an inexpensive gluten free breakfast option.

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Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel

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

Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins with a Sweet Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Topping. A perfect fall treat!

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Connie from Smockity Frocks shares a chili pie that her family of 10 devours…can be made vegetarian, or not…

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Red Quinoa with Grilled Summer Veggies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 30, 2010

Vegetables on the grill, tossed with red quinoa. Perfect! Ingredients 1 small zucchini ($.79) 1 orange pepper ($1) 1/2 yellow pepper ($.50) 1/2 white onion ($.15) 2 garlic cloves, minced ($.10) 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) Salt and pepper 1 cup quinoa ($1) Salt and pepper 4 ears of corn ($.60) $.15 an ear…woot! Directions [...]

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Red Quinoa with Avocado, Black Beans and Corn

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 9, 2010

For a while now, I’ve been toying with the idea of putting myself on a Gluten Free diet. No real reason really. Just want to see if I feel any different when eliminating gluten. And here is a recipe that will be on the menu when (if ever) I decide to make that leap. Ingredients [...]

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