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Sharon’s Vegetarian Lasagna

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Sharon's Vegetarian Lasagna | 5DollarDinners.com

An easy peasy vegetarian lasagna! Sharon's Vegetarian Lasagna Prince Lasagna Noodles $1.99Bag of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz.) $1.993 T. Parmesan Cheese .24 cents1 egg .13 centsRicotta cheese (15 oz) $2.39Can of plain tomato sauce (28 oz.) $1.192 organic carrots (grated) .19 centsOregano, basic and garlic powder (from the pantry)1 Loaf of Italian … [Read more...]

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sliced Strawberries from 5DollarDinners.com

Ask and you shall receive. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries The strawberries really level up these tasty muffins! 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used a dairy free margarine)1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 cup milk (I used almond)Juice from 1 lemon1 tsp lemon zest2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp baking powder3 Tbsp poppyseeds2 cups fresh … [Read more...]

Skillet Cornbread Recipe

March 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

skillet cornbread recipe

Comfort. Comfort. Comfort food. I don't know about you, but for me...cornbread is such a comfort food.  It's warmth, it's texture, it's taste remind me of home and family. Slathered in a rich butter, dipped into a bowl of your favorite chili, chopped up for a scrumptious holiday stuffing. There now, I've got myself drooling again! ;) 5 Ways to … [Read more...]

Beef, Red Cabbage and Kale Stew

March 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

beef cabbage kale stew

Is Kale one of those items in the produce department that you walk right by...not even giving it a second glance?!  Mainly because you are not sure what to do with it?! Well, first off...it can be used to turn smoothies green.  And second, it does beautifully in soups and stews.  It's packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and makes … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Smoothies

March 15, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

When it comes to making smoothies at our house, I like to make them as "raw" as possible. I find great comfort in knowing that I can get a glassful of nutrients that is filled with deliciousness! This particular "green smoothie," has 2 green ingredients...kale and kiwi. The kale cannot be tasted at all. The kiwi gives it a nice little zing. And the kids are sure to slurp … [Read more...]

Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos with “Guac De Gallo”

March 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

I have been on a bit of a quinoa kick lately. Making it way more often than rice! (I guess that's what happens when you buy 8 lbs. of the stuff!) Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa, plus a Curried Chicken Quinoa that I'll be making this week and a Spicy Southwest Quinoa that I've got on the calendar to share soon! And now... A "new and improved" rice and beans burrito! Using … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

March 10, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]

Quiche Biscuit Cups

March 10, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 23 Comments

I'm in love. I'm not sure I'll ever go back to regular muffins. I kid...but seriously, these were absolutely scrumptious!!! Duffy sent this recipe to me and I knew I had to try it and share it you all for breakfast week! Before we get to the nitty gritty, here are some other "drop-ins"... For Meat: Sausage, Ham or Chicken - cooked For Veggies: Broccoli, … [Read more...]

What to Make When Eggs are on Sale

March 9, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen!  I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]

Steak and Asparagus Frittata

March 8, 2011 by Alea 8 Comments

My children and I have established a ritual of  having breakfast for dinner on the first night my husband is TDY. When he is deployed for any length of time, we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week. There is something so cozy and comforting about breakfast food and I appreciate how fast and easy breakfast recipes come together. Usually I make Scrambled … [Read more...]

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