Tonight's guest post comes from none other than "the Hubs"! He shares his thoughts on the importance of family time over the dinner hour.Every afternoon I come home from work to a house overflowing with savory smells from the kitchen. The boys run to the door to greet me, and tackle me as I come through the door. I greet my lovely wife. I hang out with the boys, while Erin … [Read more...]
Fish with Rice Blend and Broccoli
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade guacamole with homemade corn tortilla chips is the best snack there ever was! Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips Simple and superb! 2 avocados2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Rotel tomatoes2 Tbsp sour cream (omit if GFCFSF, tastes great without it!)1 tsp salt Scoop out flesh from avocado. Smash with fork.Add crushed … [Read more...]
Spicy Lentil Chili
So I totally wasn't thinking that yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday when I made my menu plan last week! We were set to have lentils and rice. I jazzed it up as best I could! Spicy Lentil Chili Ingredients 1 cup green lentils ($.25) 1/2 cup split peas ($.15) 4 cups water 3 cloves garlic, crushed ($.10) 5 green onions ($.40) 1 can Rotel … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Peppers
I've done it! I've really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn't sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn't get the green peppers on sale the meal would be way over. I was right! Even if they had been on sale, I think I'd still have gone over! Oh well. Can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Potatoes
It's been a busy day around here! To set the record straight, I did not risk my life and go out for diapers at CVS and Valentine's pencils at Wags in this dreadful snow storm! I went before "it" hit. Just took me a few days to blog about it! Here's my marked down beef...And I had a coupon for it too! Coupons are ESSENTIAL to my $5 meals. Many of my meals would not be … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes
A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. 2 1/2 lb. pork shoulder roast Salt, pepper and garlic powder 6 red potatoes1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1 tsp minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste2 cups frozen veggies Place … [Read more...]
Side Dishes for Soup
Well, "Soup Week" is coming to a close. I've got lots of soup in the freezer. In individual size portions for future lunches. We have been eating leftovers for lunch, but there was still plenty for the freezer. But what do you eat with soup? I think that certain soups could be eaten on their own. But others have definite "compliments" to them. As with any healthy meal, try to … [Read more...]
Mexican Bean Soup with Spanish Rice
Mystery Soup Revealed!!! I TOTALLY forgot to actually add the soup to the menu, therefore did not have any items for said "mystery soup"on my grocery list, so this is really "pantry soup!" Mexican Bean Soup with Spanish Rice A comforting meal with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry! 1 cup rice6 oz tomato sauce 1 packet Casa … [Read more...]
Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Last week a bowl of fruit inadvertently ended up on my dinner table. It's been lurking around there ever since. I don't really have a "winter" centerpiece that I use. Christmas centerpiece has been put away and I just can't seem to get my spring stuff out yet! So the bowl of fruit it will be! The cool thing...the kiddos are asking to eat it! They love fruit, but don't … [Read more...]