Pork chops smothered and baked with seasoned diced tomatoes, served with brown rice and corn cobs. I wasn't sure how I'd like the tomatoes with the pork chops...I think of tomatoes working better with chicken and beef dishes. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this was... Best sale price for pork chops that I've seen recently...$1.49/lb. I try to pay less than … [Read more...]
Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
Monique shared this recipe with me. Hello, scrumptious! I couldn't bring myself to buy the $2.49 jar of peach salsa. So I compromised and used the peaches I bought last week and the red onion from this week to make my own peach salsa. And ended up grilling it alongside the pork chops! I also grilled up some zucchini and tomatoes in the grilling basket! Pork … [Read more...]
Spinach and Bacon Frittata
We love breakfast for dinner. Really anytime, but especially for fast and easy dinners on busy weeknights! NOTE: Skillet is HOT when it comes out of the oven. Do NOT attempt to grab the handle without a hot pad. Not that I have personal experience! ;) PHOTOS: How to Cook Spinach Bacon Frittata Spinach and Bacon Frittata We love breakfast for … [Read more...]
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Roast
I snatched up this pork roast for just $1.25/lb! We will not eat all 4.5 lbs in one meal, so I'll cook it in the slow cooker, each some tonight and then use the rest of the meat to make North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Thursday, and another meal using shredded pork in the future. Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Roast The BEST way to cook a pork roast! 1/2 … [Read more...]
Cheesy Ziti with Glazed Carrots
I had to make a little change in the menu plan! I intended on making an Italian Sausage Ziti I similar to my friend Carrie's. What we ended up with was a "cheesy" Ziti. Was craving cheese and pasta! So that's what we'll have! Cheesy Ziti with Glazed Carrots A yummy pasta dish, loaded with cheese! 1 lb Ziti noodles1 lb ground Italian … [Read more...]
Pork and Beans
I wanted to post this recipe because it is a great way to use up leftover pork roast. I had about 1/2 - 3/4 lb pork roast leftover from Thursday night's Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast. We have a Sunday night tradition in the summer to have dinner outside with Grandma. She brings part of the meal and we have the other part. We eat outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and each … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes
A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes A simple shredded pork with mashed potatoes and veggies meal. 2 1/2 lb. pork shoulder roast Salt, pepper and garlic powder 6 red potatoes1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1 tsp minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste2 cups frozen veggies Place … [Read more...]
Orange Cinnamon Pork Chops
Tonight's meal was supposed to be pulled pork sandwiches. But, since I did not make the pork roast the other night, I don't have any leftover pork to make pulled pork sandwiches. So I went scrounging around in my freezer and came up with this meal. Colorful and well balanced! Orange Cinnamon Pork Chops Spice up your next pork chop night with this recipe! 4 … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Pork
Despite all my meal planning efforts, today was one of those days where it was 5 pm and I hadn't set foot in the kitchen to start making dinner (we usually eat at 5:30). We all have "one of those days" and today was mine! But, thankfully we didn't resort to eating out, because I did have a plan and the ingredients I needed to make tonight's meal. Sweet and Sour Sauce adapted … [Read more...]