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10 Healthy Snack Ideas

January 6, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

I'm sharing 10 of my favorite healthy snack ideas over on SCJohnson.com. And for those of you who have a lose weight goal or resolution in this new year, I challenge you to look more closely at what foods you are putting in your grocery cart...Read on... What is your favorite healthy snack?!? (These days, mine are the Clementine oranges! Or a yummy trail mix, pictured … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Special K Bars

December 9, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Special K Bars - perfect family treat or gift for holiday or bake sale contribution! Special K Chews. Special K Bars. Hawgs. Scotcheroos. Whatever you want to call this sweet treat, These are a favorite family recipe that we traditionally always make for the holidays, and they're wonderful for holiday gifts and bake sales … [Read more...]

Quadruple Berry Pudding Cake

December 4, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

So my friend Christan and I have been trying to get our families together for dinner...oh, for about 2 months now!  And it finally happened just before Thanksgiving! She made Stack-E-Up-Es...and I brought this. Christan's family has been transitioning to the Nourishing Traditions lifestyle, so I *tried* to make as healthy as a dessert as I could!  This Quadruple Berry … [Read more...]

Spiced Pumpkin Latte

November 23, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

If you still haven't decided what to drink on Thanksgiving morning, might I suggest this Spiced Pumpkin Latte.  You can make it quickly on the stove top, or add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours! My favorite recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Latte. Spiced Pumpkin Latte This budget friendly latte recipe can be made in on the stovetop or … [Read more...]

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

November 18, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

I saw this recipe in a Kroger coupon mailer, of all places. And I had to try it. I *heart* potato salad. And I *heart* sweet potatoes. And I now can say that I *double heart* roasted sweet potato salad. Here's how you make it... A sweet and delectable side dish for an upcoming meal! Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Such a fun, fresh take … [Read more...]

Cranberry Apple Cider

November 16, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

Fresh cranberries. Whole cinnamon sticks. Whole cloves. 100% apple juice. Throw all this into a slow cooker, and you've got a healthy holiday drink from heaven! Delicious-ness in a cup! Cranberry Apple Cider Homemade holiday beverage in the slow cooker! 64 oz. bottle 100% apple juice12 oz. bag fresh cranberriesHandful whole clovesCouple … [Read more...]

Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups

November 15, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 17 Comments

My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could never get enough of it!  Still can't...I'm making it again this yet, but in a new way. Stuffing Cups. I have a feeling these will soon be the latest rage! Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could … [Read more...]

7 Tips for Making the Perfect Pumpkin Pie

November 11, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

7 Helpful Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Pie this Holiday Season Thinking about making your pumpkin pie from scratch this Thanksgiving?!  Making your own crust?! When it comes time to serve the pumpkin pie at your holiday feast, you want it to be perfect. Whether it’s your first time making a homemade pumpkin pie or your eighth, I’ve got a few ideas and tricks … [Read more...]

Roasted Zucchini with Thyme

November 10, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

I sit here. Staring at the dashboard. Contemplating whether to actually write about this at all. It's way past zucchini season for most of us. But there are probably just a handful of you that live at the southern tip of Florida or Texas, who might still be able to get fresh zucchini for a decent price at the farmer's market. Or better yet, have some still growing in your … [Read more...]

Black Bean and Cheese Tacos

November 10, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

4 Ingredients. 4 Minutes. You could have these ready in the same amount of time it takes the kids to unload their backpacks, change into play clothes and geth their homework lined up on the table. I'll show you how it's done! Minute 1: Get out a can of black beans, open it, drain it and dump it in a bowl.  Reach into the fridge for the salsa, shredded cheese … [Read more...]

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