This breakfast is perfect for the mornings when you want something tasty but without much mess. As it's made in one pan and is super quick and simple, it fits the bill nicely. I think this would make a fantastic breakfast for dinner as well! The only top 8 allergen it contains is eggs! First we'll saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms until the mushrooms take on this … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a simple, entree salad that is great for hot summer nights. Because this dish is served cold, it is great to take on a picnic or packed for lunch the next day. Mediterranean Couscous Salad Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 10 minutes Ingredients 1 box couscous mix, plain (no favoring) 1 tomato, diced 1 cucumber, … [Read more...]
Raspberry Brownie Dessert Parfaits
So there's the fabulous little bakery near my dad's office building in downtown San Antonio. We had lunch there back in May when I was in town for my sister's bachelorette party and bridal shower weekend. The gal who runs the bakery puts together the most interesting ingredients... I most enjoyed the Green Chili Apple Pie that she had on the menu the day I was there. We were … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins (with no sugar!)
I don't remember the last time that I made muffins "from a box." And I'm afraid if I tried muffins from a box, I wouldn't like them. They may be extra sweet...but I'm afraid they wouldn't taste real. Or good even. Since I gave up processed sugar and white flours this month, I've had to get creative with baking. I did get some wheat berries and sucanat to help make some … [Read more...]
Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox
Y'all. I just can't get enough of Jamie's site, This Lunch Rox! She has the best lunchbox ideas and she's a fabulous photographer too! I just wish I could somehow make this lunchbox magically jump through my computer and into the hands of my first grader as he sets out for the bus. Jamie's Mini Taco Cups Lunchbox This Taco Cups lunchbox is such a fun and great way to … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans
If vegetables could taste like candy, these might be the Reese's of all cooked vegetables. The oven roasting gives the green beans a bit of a caramelized flavor...and the boldness and sweetness from the roasted garlic...and it's almost like they are candied vegetables. Almost. (Even though that's a ridiculous claim, you have to try them and decide for yourself.) This … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunch Week Recap
It's all the great lunch time ideas from "Back to School Lunch Week" in one place... Organization and Time Saving Tips Lunch Packing Drawer Grab n Go Snack Stations Magnetic Lunch Charts Printable Lunchbox Planner Printable Lunchbox Notes Freezer Sandwiches Sandwich and Cookie Cutter Deals How to Store Cookie Cutters Grab and Go Snacks Lunchbox Survival … [Read more...]
Erin’s Favorite Lunch Idea Websites
As we close out "Back to School Lunch Week" here on $5 Dinners, I wanted to leave you with some of my favorite lunch themed websites. This Lunch Rox Cookie Cutter Lunch Muffin Tin Mom Bento Lunch Fed Up with Lunch Easy Lunchboxes Laptop Lunches These wonderful and talented folks will help you keep lunch fun, creative and diverse!!! … [Read more...]
Superhero Lunch Box
Another clever idea from This Lunch Rox...superhero style! KAPOW!!!!!! … [Read more...]
Princess Lunch
Because this week may have been a little heavy on "boy themed lunches", I thought a princess lunch was in order! For all the girlie girls out there... Fantabulous princess lunch from BentoLunch.net! … [Read more...]