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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

June 9, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

Mango Raspberry Smoothie | 5DollarDinners.com

Mango Raspberry Smoothie Fresh, easy, and quick! 1 cup frozen mango1 cup frozen raspberries1/2 cup milk3 1/2 cups of water2 Tbsp ground flaxseed Add fruit, flaxseed, milk and water to blender. Blend!   **Note: I did not add any "sweeteners" to this smoothie. I thought it tasted great and both boys drank theirs right up. If you use not so … [Read more...]

How to Cut, Cook and Bake with Rhubarb

May 18, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 31 Comments

how to cut and cook rhubarb

Got Rhubarb? But Not Sure How to Cut the Rhubarb? Or How to Cook Your Rhubarb? Rest assured, I can help with that... A friend recently gave me some rhubarb. And well, there's just but one thing to do with rhubarb...and that is make Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. But wait.  Perhaps there is more you can do with rhubarb! While on a hunt for the best pie recipe, I … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Cookies – Healthified

April 9, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 32 Comments

I have a little thing for chocolate chip cookies. I haven't made any for myself in a while. But when the coupon for Nestle chocolate chips showed up in the newspaper last night, I just couldn't help it. I had to buy a bag! As I was preparing the batter, I thought to myself, 'If I'm really going to make these, I might as well "healthify" them. Right!!??!! Toss in some … [Read more...]

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