The beginning of the summer is just not the best time to learn about a dairy allergy! Hello, ice cream??? I have made the boys some homemade popsicles using fresh juice, but I really wanted them to be able to enjoy some ice cream for the 4th of July, as well as for my oldest's upcoming birthday! A pint of coconut or rice milk ice cream at the store hovers … [Read more...]
Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad
I love pasta salads...because pretty much, "anything goes!" I used a package of marked down chicken tenderloins ($2.52 for the package), balsamic vinaigrette dressing that I got on sale matched with a $1 coupons (total of $.50 for the bottle), carrots that were $.08 for the bag (sign up for Earthbound coupons here), and veggies that were on sale last week! I also like to buy … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Garden Vegetables
I had a beef shoulder roast stashed in the freezer that I plan to use for 2 meals this week. The roast was almost 2.5 lbs...too much for our family. I'll use the other half of the beef roast on Thursday when I make a Beef Stroganoff. Cubed beef to be used in the stroganoff, other portion of the roast to be sliced and eaten now! I'm keeping the cost low on this meal by … [Read more...]
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
This meal is actually from the other night...but I never got around to posting it! I'll post tonight's Veggie Pizza recipe tomorrow when the boys are having leftovers. Then we'll be back on track! This is the best homemade honey mustard sauce or marinade! Make it soon! Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken This is the best homemade honey mustard sauce or marinade! … [Read more...]
Chicken and Tostones (Fried Plantains)
One of my favorite foods in the Dominican Republic were Tostones. And not just any tostones, the tostones from Giberto's chicken stand! He used perfectly ripe plantains, fried them at the perfect temperature, mashed them to perfection and fried them again for just the right amount time... PHOTOS: How to Cook Tostones Peel the skin off green plaintain. If needed, use a … [Read more...]
Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake
With the chicken breast and sweet potatoes on sale, there was no doubt this dish would come in under $5! It made a whole 9x13 pan with lots of leftovers!!! Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake Chicken on sale - check! Sweet potato on sale - check! Make this!! 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large sweet potatoes15 oz. can of … [Read more...]
Ginger Chicken Stirfry
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade guacamole with homemade corn tortilla chips is the best snack there ever was! Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips Simple and superb! 2 avocados2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Rotel tomatoes2 Tbsp sour cream (omit if GFCFSF, tastes great without it!)1 tsp salt Scoop out flesh from avocado. Smash with fork.Add crushed … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Peppers
I've done it! I've really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn't sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn't get the green peppers on sale the meal would be way over. I was right! Even if they had been on sale, I think I'd still have gone over! Oh well. Can … [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...]