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Alea’s Hash Browns with Summer Squash

by Alea on July 24, 2012

It’s that time of year. The time of year when I struggle with my morals. Is it dishonest to hide squash in recipes? What if I adopt the “don’t ask, don’t tell” squash policy? Is it acceptable as long as I admit that I have once again hidden squash in a recipe if they ask? [...]

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One downside to gardening is that supply sometimes exceeds demand, especially with yellow squash and zucchini. Find out how Alea “hides it” in plain sight!!!

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Beef and Mushroom Kebabs – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 26, 2010

I made these the other night…I made an extra trip to the store to get the ingredients needed for this morning’s news segment…and spotted some $.99 whole mushrooms.  I see them often for $.99 in the mark down basket in the produce section. I found more this morning…sliced this time. I don’t typically buy extra [...]

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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 20, 2010

Ingredients 2 lbs drumsticks ($2.03) $.99/lb sale 1/4 cup dijon mustard ($.25) 1 tsp cider or white vinegar ($.01) 1/4 cup honey ($.50) 1 large yellow squash ($.50) Farmer’s market 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) Salt and pepper to taste Rolls from the freezer ($1.19) Manager’s Special! Directions 1. Set drumsticks into a dish for [...]

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Yellow Summer Squash Steam Sauteed

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 16, 2010

Sauteing summer squash…it has never worked well for me. I mean, it works…but not perfectly. I recently figured out that if I partially steam it before sauteing it…the results are quite tasty! Ingredients 2 medium yellow squash, sliced ($2) 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp sugar ($.03) 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) Salt and pepper to [...]

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Summer Squash Quesadillas – Grow. Eat. Save.

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 19, 2010

Looking for a recipe that uses a vegetable that’s growing in your garden? Perhaps Grow. Eat. $ave. can help!

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce and Salsa

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

I’m not sure what possessed me to do this…but I found myself at the farmer’s market. Picking 20 pounds of tomatoes. Then going on a spaghetti sauce and salsa making spree…

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Chicken Pasta Primavera – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

Delicious pasta dish loaded with diced chicken, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, garden fresh tomatoes…tossed in a parmesan cheese sauce!

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End of Summer Harvest Soup – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 31, 2009

Oh my heavens…this was like a party in every taste bud! This is a MUST try!!!

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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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