This is the perfect July 4th Potato Salad to take to your picnic, potluck or backyard BBQ. I adore a homemade potato salad. It's worth every minute of time and ounce of effort to prepare. For this recipe, I added my "all-time favorite" potato salad ingredient... Chopped pickles! I just happened to see them when grabbing the dijon mustard and miracle whip. … [Read more...]
Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos
This recipe is featured in our 20 Meals from Costco for $150 Meal Plan #1. I knew that today would be a BUSY day, so I planned accordingly. Easy "breakfast dinner." I try to incorporate breakfast for dinner at least 2 or 3 times a month. Helps keep the cost down and brings a little more variety to the table. (Pun intended.) Plus, I was in no … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Potatoes
It's been a busy day around here! To set the record straight, I did not risk my life and go out for diapers at CVS and Valentine's pencils at Wags in this dreadful snow storm! I went before "it" hit. Just took me a few days to blog about it! Here's my marked down beef...And I had a coupon for it too! Coupons are ESSENTIAL to my $5 meals. Many of my meals would not be … [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...]
Potato Potluck
I love creating menu plans. But I also love spontaneity! Tonight we are at a "Potato Bar Potluck"! The planned pork roast will wait! I will be making the rosemary orange chicken tomorrow night, so stay tuned! For tonight's potato potluck, I'm bringing the bacon! And probably some fruit for the boys, just in case! Gotta be prepared when you've got kiddos on a special diet!!! … [Read more...]
Twice Baked Potatoes with Salad
I don't make too many salads because they are generally a more expensive veggie side. Since I found a bag of lettuce at the store for just $.50, I thought I'd try to pull it off! Oh yeah, I updated the "About Me" tab on the site. If you are reading in a reader or by email, click on the site and click on "About Me" to learn more about me and how $5 Dinners.com came to … [Read more...]
Broccoli Topped Potatoes
This made for a perfect after church meal. Quick and easy...well, only if you bake the potatoes before you leave for church! Leftovers tonight. Broccoli Topped Potatoes Such an easy meal! 6-8 medium white potatoes 2-4 Tbsp butterSalt and pepper, to taste2 heads of broccoli 2 cups cheese1/2 pineapple Pierce potatoes. Bake in baking dish for 1 hour at … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash
Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garden Fresh Chili on Red Potatoes
A perfect hearty meal to warm my tummy, just before an hour of "begging" in our neighborhood! Yesterday I was blessed by our farmer's market! Today is busy, perfect for another crockpot creation! This afternoon I will be at my son's fall party at the preschool. And tonight is "Beggar's Night"...apparently the PC term for Trick or Treating! Not sure why it's called beggar's … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Potatoes, Butternut Squash
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]