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Garden Marinara Sauce

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

A small batch of marinara sauce using a few tomatoes from the garden…I plan to make this same sauce “in bulk” when more of the tomatoes ripen!

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Tomato Basil Quiche – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

“Egg Pie”…known in the adult world as quiche. A fresh from the garden qiuche that is sure to please any appetite!

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Summer Side Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 10, 2009

A nutritious and delicious summer side salad…or lunch! There are many great colors, textures and flavors in this dish.

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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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Almost Cobb Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 4, 2008

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

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 17, 2008

Ingredients Roma tomatoes 2 cloves garlic � bell pepper 1/2 zucchini, sliced 1 t oregano 1 t Italian seasoning 1 T EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) 1 T Coconut Oil 1 t salt and pepper Directions 1. Stew tomatoes in large pot. 2. Once soft, spoon tomatoes into food processor and add zucchini, bell pepper, [...]

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Bacon and Tomato Omelets

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

Ingredients 1 dozen eggs ($1.25) 1/2 cup milk ($.10) 1 large tomato, diced ($.75) 1/2 package bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces ($1.12) S/P 1 cup cheese, shredded ($.84) Melon or other fruit ($.75) Directions 1. Cook bacon in microwave or skillet until crispy. 2. Whisk eggs with milk, S/P in large bowl. Heat [...]

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Homemade Salsa

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 9, 2008

My favorite nearby farmer’s market is presently having a “you pick em” Roma tomatoes sale…$.65/lb!!! What! I couldn’t believe it! I spent a few minutes picking through their plants, grabbing the ones that were about to fall off and perfectly ripe! It was quite therapeutic to be out there in the field, by myself, hanging [...]

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Hamburgers

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 6, 2008

Ingredients 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Patties ($1.69)…using 1 lb ground beef 4 slices cheddar cheese ($.55) 4 tomato slices ($.50) 4 lettuce pieces ($.10) Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Mayo…whatever your hearts desire! ($.25) 4 Corn Cob ($1) 1 small can baked beans ($.44) Directions 1. Grill burgers. Season as you like! Slap between buns with [...]

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