First, head on over to see what GFCF mom has to say about processed foods vs. homemade foods! This especially applies to young children, but we can ALL benefit from a whole and raw food diet. That is my goal: to serve delicious and wholesome meals for under $5! Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($1.58)1 stalk celery ($.10)1/2 … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Waffles
I was so unprepared for this dinner. Not enough eggs, so we didn't have eggs. Not enough white flour, so I used all whole wheat flour (which makes "thick" waffles)! Not that that's bad, I like to mix white and whole wheat flours! To the grocery store I go...tomorrow! A simple dinner after a busy day! (Ssssshhhhhhh...don't tell anyone...since I had $.50 to spare, I added some … [Read more...]
Zucchini Omelets
This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL for running the Chicago marathon and doing so in honor and memory of your dad! Zucchini Omelets A simple omelet … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Potatoes, Butternut Squash
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Homemade White Sauce
Homemade White Sauce Homemade sauce is always the best! 2 Tbsp butter2 Tbso flour ((Use rice flour to keep it gluten free))1-2 cups milk ((whole or 2% is best!)) In saucepan, melt butter.Once melted, add flour and whisk with butter.Add milk to butter/flour mix and WHISK, WHISK, WHISK!Cook on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Stir often. Sauce will thicken.If … [Read more...]
$5 Worth of Apples
At my local farmer's stand, I scored about 2.5 lbs of apples this morning for $2.50. I came home, peeled them, cored them and threw them into the crockpot to make applesauce. 4 hours later the aroma of fresh cooked apples filled the house and was ready to be tested. When I tasted how EXCELLENT it turned out, I jumped back into the car, headed down the way to get me some more … [Read more...]
Slowcooker Applesauce
Made some crockpot applesauce! The Crockpot Lady made this a few weeks ago, so it was fresh in mind when I found 4 lbs of green and yellow delicious apples for $2.25 this morning! … [Read more...]
Blanching Vegetables
When 4 heads of broccoli only costs $.88, you have to buy more than you can eat that week! I did! I already had some in the fridge, and my MIL had some for me, but I couldn't pass this one up! I can't believe I am now stockpiling fresh vegetables! So I blanched it and froze it! Now I've got 4 meals worth of broccoli for way less than $2! Yeah! Broccoli that was … [Read more...]
Pork with Apples and Asparagus
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini
I've been holding onto summer. It has been warm and still very much feels like summer! Until today! The high is only 68. Fall is upon us! I've just got to make one last pasta salad! Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini Fresh and flavorful! 8 oz Rotini 2 Chicken breasts 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 green pepper, roasted (3 tbsp 3 T EVOO/2 T vinegar, Italian spices … [Read more...]