This is my new favorite smoothie! The boys and I usually having a smoothie with lunch and this has been a hit for the past few weeks. I will say that it tastes different each time, probably depending on how ripe and sweet the peach is...and of course, how much sweetener is added! I find that the ripest (softest...without being bruised and damaged) peaches make the best tasting … [Read more...]
The Official “Stock the Freezer” List
Welcome to The Official "Stock the Freezer" List from $5 Dinners!!! Because of the many events occurring in my life (mainly expanding belly bump and upcoming release of my first cookbook), I have decided to "stock the freezer" for post-baby. Baby is due to arrive in the middle of November...and my book is slated for release just after the new year. Life will be a little … [Read more...]
How to Stockpile & Freeze Blueberries
When blueberries are on sale for $1 a PINT, of course I’m gonna buy a few extras…and by a few, I mean 9! Yes, I bought 9 pints of blueberries last week! I tossed 1 pint into the week’s fruit salad. The other pints I froze…just like the raspberries. I rinsed and dried them, and then laid them out in baking dishes and put them into the freezer. Once frozen, I … [Read more...]
Eggplant Penne Pasta with How to Prepare Eggplant
This meal is sorta "2-n-1"...it could be vegetarian...or it could be done with meat or diced chicken! Here's the lowdown... Since I only used 1 cup of the crushed tomatoes, I ended up using the rest to make spaghetti sauce for the boys while I'm gone this weekend. Before stashing it in the fridge, I tossed about 1 cup with the eggplant and pasta for the boys...then tossed … [Read more...]
Blueberry-Strawberry Jam
Ingredients 2 quarts of strawberries 3 pints of blueberries 4 cups of sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 package pectin Follow the directions for canning that are found on the pectin packaging! Be sure to read the directions for your pressure canner as well! And keep jars and lids in HOT (not boiling water) water before adding jelly. All important canning instructions can be … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Green Tomato Beef Roast
I intended to make a beef roast with diced tomatoes in the slow cooker today. But had a little change in plans...I found a green tomato on the ground when sweeping through the garden last night. My first thought was to fry it up, but I wanted to do something different. I thought adding it in with the roast would bring a different flavor to the typical beef … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles
Here's our "breakfast for dinner" this week. I ended up doubling this recipe and freezing a batch! Still working on my "Freezer Stock Up" list for post-baby...Hoping to get it posted next week :) Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles These waffles are perfection! 1 1/2 cups wheat flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 pinch … [Read more...]
Summer Squash Pasta Salad
Summer Squash Pasta Salad is a delightful dish, full of flavor and color! This recipe is the perfect summer meal. Take it to the next level with some grilled chicken! A most delicious pasta dish! How to Make Summer Squash Pasta Salad In medium saucepan, cook pasta noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water (if you wish to serve this … [Read more...]
Super Why! Cake
I searched the interwebz HI and LO for some photos of a Super Why! cake. I came across two. One of his face. Another of the book/orbit symbol. I "needed" to see some examples before embarking on this "I can make this cake all by myself" journey!!! I ended up printing out an image of Super Why! and his Why! writer...and doing my own thang! There's the Why! … [Read more...]
Macaroni Salad for a Crowd
We had a small gathering tonight for Bubby's birthday...10 adults and 10 kids. As I said earlier, I was bound and determined to keep it simple. Keep it real. I was bound and determined to provide a meal that was scrumptious using what I had on hand! The party was perfect! And so was this salad! Macaroni Salad for a Crowd The best Macaroni … [Read more...]