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One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

January 16, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie | 5DollarDinners.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet...yes, please. One Dish...literally. OK, well...skillet...but whatever :) Melt the butter on the stovetop and stir in the other ingredients...then bake.  You can find the specifics on One Dish Dinners! … [Read more...]

Cajun Pork Roast

January 13, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

Cajun Pork Roast

Pork roast is an inexpensive meat that can be make many different ways. What happens when you coat a pork roast in blackening seasoning? You get the most flavorful, delicious, tender pork roast with a little Cajun flair- all allergy-free! This may sound like a spicy dish, but it isn't at all. Combine it with some mashed potatoes and a fresh green salad and you'll have a … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto With Bowtie Pasta

January 12, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

We do a lot of bulk cooking because our schedules are crazy during the week but we really prefer to serve home cooked meals to our five kids.  This is a super simple recipe as well as a great way to cook once and eat many times! I just bought 40 pounds of boneless chicken breast for a great deal but I need to get it put up in the freezer pretty quickly so I put half of … [Read more...]

Buffalo Chicken Chili

January 11, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

If buffalo wings could be made into soup form, this is it! Chicken. Spice. Celery. Blue Cheese. Seriously. Yum! I decided to double this recipe...some for us to enjoy at home, and some to take a potluck this past week. I only made a slight change to the recipe that I served my family...I added half as much of the red hot pepper sauce. I didn't want the kids to … [Read more...]

Tuna Quesadillas

January 9, 2012 by Jenn K 1 Comment

These quesadillas are from the Costco Meal Plan #2. Hope you enjoy them! Tuna Quesadillas 2 - 7 oz. cans tuna in water (drained)1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)1 1/2 cup shredded cheese8 flour tortillasCorn or green beans (side dish)Sour cream (garnish/dip) Preheat the oven to 350.In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Stew

January 9, 2012 by Jenn K 7 Comments

This meal is from the Costco Meal Plan #2. A delicious, warm stew to warm your tummy and your heart. Please note: This recipe is written to make 2 meals for 4 adults. I suggest making this as written below, eating one meal, then freezing the other portion for the following week. Let cool completely, then place in a plastic baggie or container and freeze. Thaw and reheat … [Read more...]

Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots

January 9, 2012 by Jenn K 2 Comments

Super easy lunch idea or light dinner option! Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots An easy dinner, packed with protein and veggies! 2 cans tuna, (drained)3 Tbsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp garlic salt and dill (each)8 slices sandwich bread4 hard boiled eggs1 lb. bag baby carrots Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and preferred spices. Add salt and … [Read more...]

Grilled Sausages and Potatoes

January 9, 2012 by Jenn K 2 Comments

Grilled Sausages and Potatoes A simple grilled combo of brats and potatoes! 4 Chicken and Apple Sausages8 small gold potatoes, grilled8 dinner rollsOptional: Butter, jelly or honey1 lb. frozen vegetables, green beans or corn 4 Aidells Chicken and Apple Sausages6 to 8 small gold potatoes, grilled4 or 8 dinner rollsOptional: Butter, jelly or honey1 lb. frozen … [Read more...]

Thai Beef Cabbage Roll Bake

January 9, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

The timing was perfect, the sales were perfect...and the ingredients in my pantry seemed to leap out at me as I was working up meal ideas and plans for this month. I remember Alea's Cabbage Rolls from last year, and I'd be wanting to try something similar. Cabbage rolls (and lettuce wraps) work wonderfully for those with gluten and/or corn allergies/intolerances. For those who … [Read more...]

Stovetop Mac n Cheese

January 6, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 16 Comments

Jenna emailed this recipe to me from White on Rice Couple. And I was so skeptical that I had to try it...even though I rarely make Mac n Cheese because of the boy's dairy allergies. I made it anyways, and it worked out perfectly... Right before Christmas, Ryan woke up one morning with a fully body rash. After grilling him about what he ate at school the day before, thinking … [Read more...]

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