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Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Onions

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 28, 2009

So many colors and so many flavors in this meal…we really enjoyed this dinner!!!

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Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 22, 2009

Sauteed chicken, pasta and tomatoes tossed in a Caesar dressing and served on a bed of lettuce!

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Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 16, 2009

Shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, chopped peanuts and celery tossed in a sweet asian dressing!

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Chicken Rigatoni al Fresco – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 14, 2009

Rigatoni pasta “baked” in the microwave with diced chicken and garden fresh tomatoes, onions, basil and parsley.

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Taco Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 20, 2009

I do believe I’ll be eating this for lunch tomorrow…as there is just enough leftover!!! This was T-A-S-T-Y!

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Pork Brine – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 22, 2009

The most delicious pork chop I’ve ever had!

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 16, 2009

Cheeseless Pizza? For real? I thought it was pretty good! Really???

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Steak Salad

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

I found a little gem at the grocery store last week!  A package of sirloin steak marked down to $2.41.  You could do this meal using iceberg, romaine or other favorite lettuce.  I don’t recommend bagged lettuce unless it is on sale for at least 50% off its original price.  Using a fresh head of lettuce is [...]

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Twice Baked Potatoes with Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 8, 2009

I don’t make too many salads because they are generally a more expensive veggie side. Since I found a bag of lettuce at the store for just $.50, I thought I’d try to pull it off! Oh yeah, I updated the “About Me” tab on the site. If you are reading in a reader or [...]

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Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 16, 2008

Ingredients 4 burrito size flour tortillas ($.50) 3 chicken breasts ($2.21) Teriyaki Sauce or Marinade ($.50) 1-2 Tbsp tahini ($.05) 1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped ($.25) 1/2 bag baby carrots ($.49) Handful romaine lettuce ($.10) 1 bag Snap peas ($.99) Manager’s Special Baby! **Want a GF variety of this…replace the tortilla with a large piece [...]

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