acorn squash


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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Sweet Balsamic Tilapia – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 27, 2010

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Honey Roasted Acorn Squash and Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 23, 2009

A honey butter sauce drizzled over acorn squash wedges. Perfection!

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How to Roast Pumpkin and Squash Seeds

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 23, 2009

Roasting pumpkin and squash seeds is quick and easy! Just roast alongside whatever else you’ve got roasting in the oven! Plus, there are so many “flavors” you can sprinkle on them before roasting!!! What’s your favorite?

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Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 13, 2009

Tonight we had Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken from A Year of Slow Cooking, in honor of the release of Stephanie’s cookbook, Make it Fast, Cook it Slow!

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Grilled Tilapia and Acorn Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 30, 2009

Tilapia coated in a lemon seafood seasoning and lemon juice and grilled…served with sweet acorn squash and rice.

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How to Cook Acorn Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 30, 2009

A quick overview of how to cook acorn squash.

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Mini Meatloaves and Mashed Potatoes

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 9, 2009

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Lentil Meatloaf

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 10, 2008

I’ve been given the Kreativ Blooger award from Charlene and will now share 6 things I am thankful for! 1. My Faith in My God 2. My Hubs 3. My Kiddos 4. My Family 5. My Friends 6. All of YOU! This year I want to carry the spirit of “Giving Thanks” to “Giving Back”. [...]

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Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 1, 2008

Ingredients 6 white potatoes ($1) 2 T butter ($.10) 1 cup milk ($.17 ) Salt and Pepper 1/2 lb ground beef ($.75) 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes ($.23) There’s another coupon for these to load on your Kroger card at Shortcuts 1 cup frozen corn and peas ($.25) 1 cup cheese ($.75) 1 acorn [...]

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