The ultimate rice and beans budget recipe - Lentil Burritos! Rice and Lentils together make up a "complete protein" - making for a perfectly balanced and filling meal. All for under $5! Lentil Burritos Lentil Burritos - the ultimate rice and beans budget recipe! This ultra affordable recipe is made up of rice, lentils, and other affordable … [Read more...]
Broccoli Topped Potatoes
This made for a perfect after church meal. Quick and easy...well, only if you bake the potatoes before you leave for church! Leftovers tonight. Broccoli Topped Potatoes Such an easy meal! 6-8 medium white potatoes 2-4 Tbsp butterSalt and pepper, to taste2 heads of broccoli 2 cups cheese1/2 pineapple Pierce potatoes. Bake in baking dish for 1 hour at … [Read more...]
Rice and Bean Soup
On to the soup...Rice and Bean Soup...aka "Cupboard Soup," as in use what you've got in the cupboard...aka "Oops, don't have any split peas, so can't make split pea soup Soup"...So, yes I am not prepared for this one! Totally thought there were split peas in the cupboard, but there weren't, so we improvise... Rice and Bean Soup The perfect way to use ingredients in … [Read more...]
Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Back in September, I wrote a list of "Fall Fruits and Vegetables"...I thought I'd post the "Winter" list, as snow is currently sticking to the ground (even though we were running around the yard in tshirts and shorts just 2 weeks ago!). So here it is...the list of "Winter Fruits and Vegetables!" They will get cheaper and cheaper as the season progresses and will likely be "on … [Read more...]
Spaghetti and Meatballs
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew
Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew Filling and frugal dinner recipe! 1 cup rice, uncooked1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 box chopped spinach1 zucchini, diced1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic2 Tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) sliced Italian Loaf GF Apple Muffins Load all ingredients except the rice and bread into the slow … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili
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Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie
We love smoothies and it's a great way to eat fruit that you might not normally just pick up and eat. Like pomegranates! Don't be scared of them! I show you how to cut and use pomegranates here. Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie So fresh! Great way to start the day! 1 large pomegranate, deseeded1 medium banana6-8 pieces fresh or frozen mango3-4 pieces fresh … [Read more...]
Cream of Broccoli Soup and Baked Chicken
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Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash
Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]