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Batch Cooking: Biscuits

February 17, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

Few things in my stretching-the-budget and filling-tummies career have made as big a difference as biscuits. Do you remember how much the canned variety costs? Oh, I dearly love the convenience. But I don’t like paying for it. Especially when I have to get so many cans to feed the seven of us. And that’s where batch cooking homemade biscuits comes in. But here’s the trick. … [Read more...]

Convenient Cinnamon Rolls

February 2, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Mom on a Mission's sharing some great tips for making convenient cinnamon rolls that are easily portable...and giftable! (Is 'giftable' a word?) Enjoy!   … [Read more...]

Parmesan Garlic Knots

January 5, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Parmesan Garlic Knots

Today I'm going to tell you about an amazing side that I've discovered. If you like garlic bread with your pasta, you are going love Parmesan Garlic Knots. If you get the generic biscuits in a can from Wal-mart, even if they aren't on sale they are $1.25 for 40 so you'll have plenty! And it will keep practically any pasta dish under $10 for your family! And the good thing is … [Read more...]

French Onion Soup with Mini Baguettes

December 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Last week I shared my idea for Sister Schubert's Soft Pretzel Rolls (Spicy Turkey Cranberry Pretzel-wiches), and today I'm sharing my idea for the new Mini Baquettes. Eating the mini-baguettes straight out of the oven, slathered with butter or garlic butter isn't a bad idea at all. They will melt in your mouth when you eat them that way, and you'll have a hard time eating … [Read more...]

Spicy Turkey Cranberry Pretzel-wiches

December 9, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

So I was kind a intimidated by these pretzel rolls...because why mess with perfect?! And that's why I was intimidated...I didn't want to mess with the perfect. So I didn't. I just took some other ingredients and added to the perfection. Pretzels are just such a simple food. With a little spicy mustard or cheese sauce. Snack time perfection....but I was hoping to … [Read more...]

Homemade Frozen Pizzas

November 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

Homemade Frozen Pizzas

I have been buying a lot of single - size frozen pizzas lately. My teenagers love them. I finally decided to try making my own version.  Using this recipe, you can make 8 small pizzas that are 7" in size. These can be frozen and quickly heated later on a busy night. Or you can have them available for the children at any time. I use an easy, no-yeast pizza dough recipe I made … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

October 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 84 Comments

Oh my heavens - divine, divine, divine. This Pumpkin Pie French Toast recipe is a MUST TRY in the fall and winter months! I so wish I'd doubled this recipe for Pumpkin Pie French Toast while I was first making it. Tripled, or quadrupled even! These are so scrumptious...perfect for the fall season. It's really simple...you just add some pumpkin puree and spices to … [Read more...]

Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Pancakes

September 12, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 20 Comments

I love playing with pancake batters. I recently made some Whole Wheat Zucchini Carrot Pancakes, and decided to take them to the next level with a cream cheese-maple syrup. And oh. oh. oh. my. word. Yes...these are safe to call dinner. Or breakfast. Or lunch. Or after school snack. Or midnight snack. Or all of the above. (But maybe not in the same day!!?!!) These … [Read more...]

Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins (with no sugar!)

August 29, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 28 Comments

I don't remember the last time that I made muffins "from a box." And I'm afraid if I tried muffins from a box, I wouldn't like them. They may be extra sweet...but I'm afraid they wouldn't taste real. Or good even. Since I gave up processed sugar and white flours this month, I've had to get creative with baking. I did get some wheat berries and sucanat to help make some … [Read more...]

Sharon’s Biscuit Pizza

July 21, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Here is my biscuit pizza crust can be whipped up quickly...and is very filling for hungry teenagers.  We normally have this when only a couple of the children are at home. It serves 4, but could easily be doubled to serve 8.  Any leftovers can be saved in the fridge and reheated the next day. Homemade Biscuit Pizza Yield - 4 8" pizzas Preparation Time - 15 … [Read more...]

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