I was so unprepared for this dinner. Not enough eggs, so we didn't have eggs. Not enough white flour, so I used all whole wheat flour (which makes "thick" waffles)! Not that that's bad, I like to mix white and whole wheat flours! To the grocery store I go...tomorrow! A simple dinner after a busy day! (Ssssshhhhhhh...don't tell anyone...since I had $.50 to spare, I added some … [Read more...]
Zucchini Omelets
This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL for running the Chicago marathon and doing so in honor and memory of your dad! Zucchini Omelets A simple omelet … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Casserole
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Blueberry French Toast Bake
The bread became very soft after soaking all night! I don't like to waste ANY food! I do whatever I can to use food to it's best and fullest! We had part of a French loaf for the other day that had grown quite hard. I thought I'd try to make a French toast bake, even though it wasn't soft! It was great! Although we did not eat this for dinner today, it would make a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
The boys enjoyed these as "breakfast dessert" after they ate their cereal! I found this pumpkin muffin pan tucked away in a cupboard and thought it would be fun to use with these muffins. Aren't they cute? (I can't find an exact match for this pan but found another pumpkin muffin pan that would be perfect here!) Can you have dessert after breakfast?!? Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos
Potato, Egg and Cheese Mixture (It's great by itself if you don't have any tortillas!) Tonight I made Potato, Egg and Cheese Tacos at my MIL (mom-in-law)'s house. We are still without power, and will likely not get it back until the weekend. Because I bought 13 lb of Roma tomatoes ($.65/lb!!!) on Sunday just before the windstorm hit, I am planning on bringing over all my … [Read more...]
Homemade Buns
Since the boys are allergic to dairy, I find it easier to make my own buns. Since drastic and mandatory diet changes take a little bit of time to implement, there are still a few things that I am working on changing! I have now figured out the best way for me to do this (I welcome any suggestions...as I have not had time to search the blogosphere high and low yet!). Today I … [Read more...]
Homemade Salsa
My favorite nearby farmer's market is presently having a "you pick em" Roma tomatoes sale...$.65/lb!!! What! I couldn't believe it! I spent a few minutes picking through their plants, grabbing the ones that were about to fall off and perfectly ripe! It was quite therapeutic to be out there in the field, by myself, hanging out with the tomato plants, longing for those "simpler" … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
Looking for a new quick bread! I normally make banana bread because I already have "brown" bananas and don't ever remember to get zucchini. BUT, since zucchini is super cheap right now (and my farmer's market has a new "half priced" section for the produce that is ripe or overripe!!!) I decided to take advantage and make a little zucchini mix for the freezer! I used 4 zucchinis … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks for Kids and Toddlers
We are very limited in the "snack" foods that we can buy because the boys have an oat (not wheat) and soy allergy. In a way this has been a blessing because it has forced me to buy them snacks that don't contain soy, and therefore don't contain perservatives, hydrogenated oils. Perservatives, hydrogenated oils and "soy lechitin" are the best and cheapest way for companies to … [Read more...]