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sweet potatoes

Smokehouse Maple Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 28, 2010

While foraging yesterday, I found some Smokehouse Maple grill seasoning hanging out amongst the other spices in the spice cabinet. Hmmm….let’s try this with some chicken. And I just so happened to have picked up a few packages of chicken at the store this morning.
This could not have been an easier chicken to make. It [...]

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Sweet Potato Oven Fries

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 25, 2009

Looking for another great way to use up those UBER CHEAP sweet potatoes?!? This is a great week to buy sweet potatoes, as many stores have them priced as low as $.25/lb!!!
You can also cook, mash and freeze them for use in future meals!
If you’ve had your share of sweet potato pie or casserole, then [...]

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Beef Roast with Garden Carrots

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 7, 2009

Pulled the carrots from the garden and cooked them in the slow cooker wtih a beef roast…mmm!

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Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Roast

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 17, 2009

A simple, hands off meal to prepare! I love letting the slow cooker do all the work!

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Spicy Bean Cakes

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 11, 2009

Spicy Bean Cakes. Never made them, but they sounded great! Paired with corn and sweet potato circles. A fabulous and tasteful meal!

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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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Fettucini Alfredo

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

Ingredients
1 lb. fettucini noodles ($1.14)
2 chicken breasts, sliced ($1.66)
4 Tbsp butter ($.40)
6 Tbsp flour ($.05)
3 cups of milk ($.30)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese ($.25)
1 cup frozen peas ($.44)
2 sweet potatoes ($.99) On sale for $.88/lb this week!
Directions
1. In medium saucepan, cook fettucini noodles as directed on package. Drain.
2. In skillet, prepare homemade white sauce. Melt butter [...]

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How to Cook a Sweet Potato

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

Check out my favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes! They come out super soft with a perfect sweet flavor!

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BBQ Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 27, 2009

A great meal tonight…and see who else has come up with frugal and delicious recipes. Mr. Linky is UP for the $5 Dinner Challenge!

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Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 2, 2009

The ginger, pineapple and sweet potato flavors mingle in this delightful chicken bake. Your mouth will not be disappointed!!!

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