What to Make When


What to Make When – Whole Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 15, 2011

It’s time for another version of “what to make when.”  This week…it’s whole chickens. Now the thought of buying a whole chicken might sound a little daunting, let me help show you that there’s nothing to be daunted about!   Buying a whole chicken is certainly the cheapest option for chicken.  The easiest and most [...]

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Chicken Drumsticks – What to Make When (Link Up!)

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 20, 2011

It’s time for another wild and crazy rendition of “what to make when”… (It sounds like a cooking game show, doesn’t it!?) So this might not be wild, or crazy…but it will hopefully help you know what to do when you find that $.99/lb (or less…if you are lucky) deal on chicken drumsticks, thighs or [...]

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What to Make When…Ground Beef

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 6, 2011

Not sure what to make when you find a great deal on ground beef, ground chuck or ground round?! Check out some of these meal ideas…

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What to Make When…Eggs

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

It’s time for another version of “what to make when.” When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen…and sometimes even $.88 a dozen!  I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise [...]

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What to Make When…Chicken Breasts

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 16, 2011

Chicken breast. It’s one of my favorite purchases at the grocery store…but only at a certain price. Here are a few of our favorite chicken breast meals…

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What to Make When…Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets

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

Next up on the “What to Make When” Series…Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets. Every now and again, there will be a great price somewhere buried in the store circular…$2.99/lb for fresh salmon fillets.  $2.99/lb of frozen tilapia fillets.  These two types of fish are what we like to eat…and what we can manage to squeeze [...]

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What to Make When…Pork Roasts

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 2, 2011

When it comes to pork roasts, there are a number of ways to go about doing them!  I prefer the slow cooker, as the pork gets so tender and juicy. And delicious. I typically purchase the pork shoulder for anywhere between $1.49/lb and $1.99/lb, and I also like to buy the larger boneless pork tenderloins [...]

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What to Make When…Split Chicken Breasts

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

Alrighty friends…time for another episode of “what to make when!” The star of this week’s show…split chicken breasts…

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What to Make When…Chuck Roast

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

This week’s “What to Make When…” is all about the beef roast! I’ve got some great roasts and stews for you to try next time you spot a great price on a roast…

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What to Make When…Chicken Thighs

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 12, 2011

Next time you see chicken thighs listed in your store circular, grab a couple of packages and make one of these meals! Check out the recipes…

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