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Orange Peel Thai Chicken

October 20, 2013 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

orange peel thai chicken

I love the taste of orange peel Thai simmer sauce on chicken! Have you tried it? It's bursting with flavor! And, this recipe is easily frozen, which makes it an easy dish for busy weeknights! Orange Peel Thai Chicken Skip the pricey take out and make this homemade dish instead! 2 cups brown or white rice1 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. boneless skinless chicken … [Read more...]

BBQ Bacon Burgers

October 20, 2013 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Barbecue. Bacon. Burgers. That's all I need to say! Fresh & Easy grocery store offers a special made BBQ Bacon Burgers and they are priced in a way that makes the convenience of the pre-made patties well worth it! BBQ Bacon Burgers Easy burgers with these pre-made patties 8 count prepared BBQ Bacon burger patties8 hamburger buns2 18 oz. bags frozen … [Read more...]

Broiled Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

September 24, 2013 by Alea 1 Comment

How to Broil Ribs and a Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe I scored a great deal on boneless pork ribs and made plans to grill them. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with my plans.  Fall arrived last weekend at our house and brought high winds and rain with it, so my plans for barbecue ribs was shifted from the grill to my oven where I broiled them. Broiling … [Read more...]

Italian Meatloaf

September 24, 2013 by Jenn K 5 Comments

This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is an easy meatloaf that is very freezer friendly, so whip up a double batch to enjoy one tonight and one for another night! Our family adored this meal...the flavor from the spaghetti sauce sends the flavor meter high in this meatloaf! A perfect and inexpensive 'meat and … [Read more...]

Black Bean Chili

September 24, 2013 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

black bean chili

  A quick, easy, and freezer friendly recipe for Black Bean Chili! Black Bean Chili So filling and comforting on chilly nights! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 15 oz. cans black beans, drained1 15 oz. cans tomato sauce1-2 Tbsp chili powderSalt and pepper to tasteOptional, about cup shredded cheeseServe with mashed … [Read more...]

Chili with Cornbread Waffles

September 23, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Y'all are just going to have to trust me on this. A little kick and spice in the chili, plus a little sweet from the waffles...a totally party on the plate and on your palate. Also, I thought that I had some shredded cheese in the freezer to add on top of these waffles, but I must have used it all up without realizing their wasn't another bag in the freezer. Doh. I just added … [Read more...]

Lunchbox Inspiration: Lunchbox Prep Sessions

September 17, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Whew! Anyone else overwhelmed with the busyness of the school year? Sports, club meetings, fundraisers, and more papers than I can handle. After a few rough mornings of barely getting lunch made in time, I have started a new routine. Sunday night lunchbox prep sessions! Every Sunday night, I have been spending one hour prepping lunchbox ready foods for the week. Packing lunches … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chili with Skillet Cornbread

September 16, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Slow cooker chili that takes less than 5 minutes to load, yes please. (Only because I had browned ground beef in the freezer.) Homemade cornbread, baked in a cast iron skillet. Double yes please. This has the makings of a perfect fall dinner. Warm, hearty and satisfying! skillet cornbread Slow Cooker Chili with Skillet Cornbread Slow cooker chili that takes … [Read more...]

BBQ Meatballs on Mashed Potatoes

September 6, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

  First, please pardon the iPhone photo. I couldn't figure out what happened to my memory card for my camera, but it has since been found and we can go back to the regularly scheduled photos! As promised, the "other BBQ meatballs" meal I mentioned last week. (If you missed them, here are the BBQ Meatball Kebabs. And we also loved the BBQ Meatball Sliders … [Read more...]

Grilled Chicken with Mango & Avocado Salsa

September 4, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 21 Comments

  Lately, I've been spending more time on Google+. (Come on over and say hi!) I still don't "get it" completely and it hasn't become a part of my routine like Facebook and Pinterest are, but I do come across the most delicious and droolworthy desserts and meals. Like this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie. (I'm not sure if it was the skillet brownie part, or the … [Read more...]

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