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Huevos Rancheros

February 13, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

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...]

Homemade Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips

February 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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...]

Side Dishes for Soup

January 23, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

Well, "Soup Week" is coming to a close. I've got lots of soup in the freezer. In individual size portions for future lunches. We have been eating leftovers for lunch, but there was still plenty for the freezer. But what do you eat with soup? I think that certain soups could be eaten on their own. But others have definite "compliments" to them. As with any healthy meal, try to … [Read more...]

Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

January 20, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 17 Comments

Last week a bowl of fruit inadvertently ended up on my dinner table. It's been lurking around there ever since. I don't really have a "winter" centerpiece that I use. Christmas centerpiece has been put away and I just can't seem to get my spring stuff out yet! So the bowl of fruit it will be! The cool thing...the kiddos are asking to eat it! They love fruit, but don't … [Read more...]

Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas

December 16, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 29 Comments

  Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas So fresh and full of flavor! 4 burrito size flour tortillas3 chicken breastsTeriyaki Sauce or Marinade1-2 Tbsp tahini1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped1/2 bag baby carrotsHandful romaine lettuce 1 bag Snap peas Combine teriyaki sauce/marinade with tahini.In skillet, add sauce mixture and chicken. Saute … [Read more...]

Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe

December 11, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 29 Comments

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sliced Strawberries from 5DollarDinners.com

  Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe Pick any fruit or veggie to mix into this muffin mix recipe. 1 cup all purpose flour3 Tbsp canola oil1/3 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powdertsp cinnamon1 cup mashed or grated fruit or veggie **See ideas below!1/2 cup chopped nuts ((optional)) Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 12-muffin tin … [Read more...]

Banana Stuffed French Toast

December 2, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 18 Comments

banana stuffed french toast

  So I'm doing a little research today. I wanted to see how the really "dry" GF bread would do as "stuffed french toast"...This recipe is gluten free, casien free, and soy free. (I have added in parenthesis the options using milk and wheat bread.) We'll see how the boys like it for breakfast tomorrow! This works beautifully with dried out GF bread. Banana … [Read more...]

Winter Fruits and Vegetables

November 21, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

Back in September, I wrote a list of "Fall Fruits and Vegetables"...I thought I'd post the "Winter" list, as snow is currently sticking to the ground (even though we were running around the yard in tshirts and shorts just 2 weeks ago!). So here it is...the list of "Winter Fruits and Vegetables!" They will get cheaper and cheaper as the season progresses and will likely be "on … [Read more...]

Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie

November 6, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 105 Comments

Healthy Pomegranate Smoothie | 5DollarDinners.com

We love smoothies and it's a great way to eat fruit that you might not normally just pick up and eat. Like pomegranates! Don't be scared of them! I show you how to cut and use pomegranates here. Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie So fresh! Great way to start the day! 1 large pomegranate, deseeded1 medium banana6-8 pieces fresh or frozen mango3-4 pieces fresh … [Read more...]

Bacon and Egg Quesadillas

October 28, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 31 Comments

Bacon Quesadillas | 5DollarDinners.com

Bacon and Egg Quesadillas Quesadillas for breakfast! 6 strips of bacon8 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese 8 Tortillas (use natural corn tortillas for gluten free)Salsa 2 Pears Cook bacon in skillet on stove top. (Or cook it in the oven!) Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fats. Pour most of the fat from the skillet.Scramble eggs in skillet that you … [Read more...]

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