sweet potatoes


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 [...]

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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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Beef Roast and Sweet Potatoes

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 19, 2009

A delicious crockpot meal – slow cooked beef roast and sweet potatoes with a side of sauteed spinach!

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Hamburgers with Sweet Potato Fries

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

Ingredients 4 burger patties ($2.25) 4 buns ($.58) Boys will eat without bun! Condiments ($.25) 4 sweet potatoes ($1.34) 1-2 tsp canola oil ($.05) Dash of cinnamon ($.01) Salt 1 box of steamed green beans ($.75) Directions 1. Grill burgers. (Y’all, I’m desperate for spring!!! I refused, yes refused, to wear a coat this morning [...]

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Stuffed Green Peppers

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 29, 2009

I’ve done it! I’ve really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn’t sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn’t get the green peppers on sale the [...]

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Turkey Wild Rice Soup – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 19, 2009

Ingredients 2 cups shredded turkey ($1.88) Used leftover turkey from here 3 cups turkey broth + 3 cups water Used homemade broth from here 1 onion, finely chopped ($.30) 2 celery stalks, diced ($.20) 1/2 bag organic baby carrots ($.50) 1 cup wild rice/rice mix from Trader Joes ($.75) Salt/Pepper 3 medium sweet potatoes ($1.39) [...]

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Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 18, 2009

Tonight’s meal was supposed to be pulled pork sandwiches. But, since I did not make the pork roast the other night, I don’t have any leftover pork to make pulled pork sandwiches. So I went scrounging around in my freezer and came up with this meal. Colorful and well balanced! Ingredients 3 pork chops ($2.12) [...]

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Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 18, 2008

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook.

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