I don't remember the last time that I made muffins "from a box." And I'm afraid if I tried muffins from a box, I wouldn't like them. They may be extra sweet...but I'm afraid they wouldn't taste real. Or good even. Since I gave up processed sugar and white flours this month, I've had to get creative with baking. I did get some wheat berries and sucanat to help make some … [Read more...]
Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox
Y'all. I just can't get enough of Jamie's site, This Lunch Rox! She has the best lunchbox ideas and she's a fabulous photographer too! I just wish I could somehow make this lunchbox magically jump through my computer and into the hands of my first grader as he sets out for the bus. Jamie's Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox This Taco Cups lunchbox is such a fun and great way to … [Read more...]
Pesto Stuffed Burgers
I've been dreaming about these burgers for a while. A long while...ever since the Inside Out Cheeseburgers from last summer. I've been pondering what other delicious things could go inside of a burger...why not pesto!?! A little homemade pesto. Some provolone cheese. A tomato, sliced just moments after picking from the garden. All together as a burger...grilled to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Yogurt
With seven in our household it seems we are always out of something. Especially with the two eldest children constantly grazing. However, since I replaced store-bought yogurt with homemade slow cooker yogurt, I don’t have to ration yogurt cups. I can say yes, please have some yogurt. Slow cooker yogurt is so easy to make. The recipe is simple – just two ingredients. It also … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans
If vegetables could taste like candy, these might be the Reese's of all cooked vegetables. The oven roasting gives the green beans a bit of a caramelized flavor...and the boldness and sweetness from the roasted garlic...and it's almost like they are candied vegetables. Almost. (Even though that's a ridiculous claim, you have to try them and decide for yourself.) This … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
When I first learned that Ryan did indeed have an allergy to dairy (after having suspected it for many months), I really started scouring labels. I knew for the most part what did and didn't have dairy or milk, but it can very sneaky and often finds it's way into a wide variety of processed foods. One of the items I quickly discovered that contained milk or cheese was jarred … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunch Week Recap
It's all the great lunch time ideas from "Back to School Lunch Week" in one place... Organization and Time Saving Tips Lunch Packing Drawer Grab n Go Snack Stations Magnetic Lunch Charts Printable Lunchbox Planner Printable Lunchbox Notes Freezer Sandwiches Sandwich and Cookie Cutter Deals How to Store Cookie Cutters Grab and Go Snacks Lunchbox Survival … [Read more...]
Erin’s Favorite Lunch Idea Websites
As we close out "Back to School Lunch Week" here on $5 Dinners, I wanted to leave you with some of my favorite lunch themed websites. This Lunch Rox Cookie Cutter Lunch Muffin Tin Mom Bento Lunch Fed Up with Lunch Easy Lunchboxes Laptop Lunches These wonderful and talented folks will help you keep lunch fun, creative and diverse!!! … [Read more...]
Superhero Lunch Box
Another clever idea from This Lunch Rox...superhero style! KAPOW!!!!!! … [Read more...]
Princess Lunch
Because this week may have been a little heavy on "boy themed lunches", I thought a princess lunch was in order! For all the girlie girls out there... Fantabulous princess lunch from BentoLunch.net! … [Read more...]