I don't make too many salads because they are generally a more expensive veggie side. Since I found a bag of lettuce at the store for just $.50, I thought I'd try to pull it off! Oh yeah, I updated the "About Me" tab on the site. If you are reading in a reader or by email, click on the site and click on "About Me" to learn more about me and how $5 Dinners.com came to … [Read more...]
Dominican Rice and Beans
I'm back in my kitchen! It feels great to be back! Here is the best recipe that I can remember for making Dominican Rice and Beans. I'm not sure there's an "exact" recipe for these anywhere, as they are made everyday for lunch. They're just made. I watched and helped out a few times...so we'll see how it goes! I am no expert, so if you know better or have any tips, let us … [Read more...]
Spaghetti
A kid favorite! I was recently asked how the boys were liking all these fun and different meals! They do a good job I'd say! My little guy will eat just about anything. Although you wouldn't know it because he's a skinny little guy (inherited his daddy's metabolism!). My big guy is a little more finicky, but he'll try most things. So I thought I'd go back to one of their … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas
Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas So fresh and full of flavor! 4 burrito size flour tortillas3 chicken breastsTeriyaki Sauce or Marinade1-2 Tbsp tahini1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped1/2 bag baby carrotsHandful romaine lettuce 1 bag Snap peas Combine teriyaki sauce/marinade with tahini.In skillet, add sauce mixture and chicken. Saute … [Read more...]
Chili-Cornbread Cups
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Broccoli Tuna Casserole
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Providing Meals for Others
Aly from CA writes: "I am constantly being asked to provide a meal for another Mom in our group who has just had a baby or has another life-changing event in their life. I LOVE to do this, and I love that doing so helps teach my 3 kids about helping others, giving, and compassion. My concern however, is doing so on a budget and in a way that doesn't put more stress into my … [Read more...]
Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe
Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe Pick any fruit or veggie to mix into this muffin mix recipe. 1 cup all purpose flour3 Tbsp canola oil1/3 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powdertsp cinnamon1 cup mashed or grated fruit or veggie **See ideas below!1/2 cup chopped nuts ((optional)) Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 12-muffin tin … [Read more...]
How to Make Perfectly Shaped Muffins
The "Supplies" This post is for all you self-proclaimed "Type A"s! It drives me NUTS when the muffins aren't the same size. NUTS! (Starting to see where my oldest gets most of his OCD tendancies!). I have found a solution. Not only to the "uniformity" issue. But also the "batter dripping" issue! For regular size muffin tins, use an ice cream scooper...makes perfectly … [Read more...]
Honey Baked Lentils
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