When eggs are on sale for $.88/dozen for the Easter holiday and you score a LARGE loaf of pre-sliced French bread for less than $1, you just can't pass up making a stuffed French toast dish! And with milk on sale for $1/half gallon and cream cheese recently marked down. Plus, there have been some great fruit sales lately...so we'll add some $.25 apples to this meal! A … [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...]
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole is the budget friendly recipe you need in your life! Well, the $5 Dinner Challenge is back in action!!! Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole A tasty and easy budget friendly meal! 1 cup rice1/2 onion3/4 lb ground beef 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 tsp Italian seasonings1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper, to taste4-6 oz … [Read more...]
Lasagna Rolls Ups
Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! Lasagna Rolls Ups Make lasagna a little more affordable by using a little less cheese?!? Here's my attempt! 16 lasagna noodles1 lb. ground beef2 cups spaghetti sauce1 cup chopped spinach1/2 small 1/2 onion2 tsp 2 tsp garlic powder2 Tbsp 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...]
Ginger Chicken Stirfry
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Tacos are a quick and easy meal that can be made for any time of day! Breakfast for dinner is always a frugal option. And one that I tend to forget about! Breakfast Tacos These are a family favorite! 10-12 eggs4-5 small potatoes, peeled and diced 1-2 Tbsp olive oilSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (Omit … [Read more...]
Huevos Rancheros
It's been a while since we had "Breakfast for Dinner"! Here is a quick and easy old favorite! Huevos Rancheros A hearty breakfast with a tasty sauce! A MUST try! 10 eggs 1/2 cup black bean salsa1 cup shredded cheese 8 small tortillas 2 Apples (side dish)2 Oranges (side dish) Scramble eggs. When eggs are just about finished cooking, add black bean … [Read more...]
Fish with Rice Blend and Broccoli
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]