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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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Alea’s Baked Zucchini Parmesan

by Alea on January 24, 2012

This Baked Zucchini Parmesan is an easy, frugal alternative to Eggplant Parmesan.

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Alea’s Grilled Ratatouille

by Alea on July 26, 2011

It takes more than a Disney movie to convince my kids to eat ratatouille…

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Goulash on Mashed Red Potatoes – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 7, 2011

This meal was a group effort, if you will. We made this at grandma’s last week…

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Roasted Zucchini with Thyme

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 10, 2010

Sharing this easy, oven roasted zucchini recipe with you…even though it’s way past zucchini season!

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Zucchini-Sausage Cornbread – Guest Post

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 4, 2010

A meal will satisfy the heartiest of appetites and the pickiest eaters…

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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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Mediterranean Mini-Meatballs

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 27, 2010

I wandered off into daydream land…It was as if I was standing under an olive tree in a grove overlooking the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean. It was very Hollywood-esque…

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Angel Hair with Julienned Zucchini – Grow. Eat. $ave.

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 17, 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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Red Quinoa with Grilled Summer Veggies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 30, 2010

Vegetables on the grill, tossed with red quinoa. Perfect! Ingredients 1 small zucchini ($.79) 1 orange pepper ($1) 1/2 yellow pepper ($.50) 1/2 white onion ($.15) 2 garlic cloves, minced ($.10) 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10) Salt and pepper 1 cup quinoa ($1) Salt and pepper 4 ears of corn ($.60) $.15 an ear…woot! Directions [...]

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