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...]
Oven Fried Drumsticks
Tonight we had Oven Fried Drumsticks. I pulled out some homemade buns from the freezer that I made "before the windstorm" and steamed some organic vegetables that I recently bought on closeout and with a coupon! Oven Fried Drumsticks A budget friendly, easy weeknight meal! 8 chicken drumsticks4 tbsp butter 1 tsp paprika1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken
I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you all as we enter into a season of unending beauty (and leaf raking!)... Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you! 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken1 cup wild rice 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Anytime I can, I try to use fresh ingredients! Especially from my (little) garden! I have dreams of a large bountiful garden...and years to make that dream come true! Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa 1 bag tortillas ($1.29)2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or leftover chicken from crockpot meal) ($2 or free!)1 cup cheese, shredded ($.83)2 Corn … [Read more...]
Summer Pasta Salad
A light, simple summer "one bowl" dish! Summer Pasta Salad Everything delicious goes into this pasta salad that is perfect for summer nights! 1 Box Pasta ((bowtie, rotini, ziti) )1 chicken breast (cooked and cubed or shredded)1 cucumber, diced1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)1 can Italian style tomatoes 1/2 cup Italian dressing Cook pasta as … [Read more...]
Zucchini Stew
A delicious and light soup with zucchini and chicken! A favorite that is sure to warm your tummy! Zucchini Stew 1.5 Chicken Breasts, cubed ($1.50)4 cups chicken stock (Free...I freeze leftover juices/stock from when I cook chicken in the crockpot!)2 zucchini, chopped ($.99)1 can tomatoes ($.70)1 cup uncooked rice ($.20)1/2 onion, chopped ($.30)2 cloves garlic, … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Basic Chicken and Rice Recipe
The first recipe ever shared on $5 Dinners! Chicken and Rice The first ever recipe on $5 Dinners blog. 2 small boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and cubed)15 oz. can corn kernels 1 cup white rice1 Tbsp butter2 broccoli heads (side dish)French Loaf Bread butter and jelly for bread Cook 1 cup rice with 2 1/4 water with butter for 20 … [Read more...]