This recipe is part of our 6th Costco Meal Plan: 20 Slow Cooker Freezer Packs from Costco for $150! We've been enjoying lots of butternut squash lately, after buying some at Kroger, then more at Aldi the next week for just $.59 each! We've had this...a beef stew with butternut ...and I made the same beef stew mix for the guys to enjoy while I'm out of town this … [Read more...]
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Slow Cooker Orange-Cranberry Pork Roast
So I'm gone almost 6 full days this week. A new record for me! In an attempt to keep my guys from having to go out to eat every night while I'm gone, I've put together some meal options for them. I'm leaving spaghetti for them to have tonight. And here's what I've left for the rest of the week. (I even organized it neatly into the freezer door to make things even easier … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chuck Roast
This week's "What to Make When..." is all about the beef roast! My never pay more than price for chuck roast is $2.49/lb. I purchase one or two anytime I see roasts priced at that point. I've compiled a list of must try recipes for when you score your next beef roast deal!!! Beef Roasts Simple Sunday Beef Roast Beef Roast Marinara Beef Roast with Garden Carrots (or … [Read more...]
Bierocks
I make Bierocks every fall for Oktoberfest. Happily, this coincides with sales on cabbage. If you have not had a bierock (or Runza as Nebraskans call them) you are in for a delightful surprise! They are the German equivalent of a Hot Pocket, only much tastier. Ingredients: 3 - 1 lb. loaves of frozen bread dough, thawed 1 lb. hamburger 8 cups cabbage, shredded 1 medium … [Read more...]
How to Spot a Great Price on Meat
UPDATED JUNE 2018! Don't you wish we could still get prices like those? Reader Question: Can you let us know what a good deal on meat is? I personally don't know when to stock up or when to hold off. How much a pound is good on all the meats? Spotting a great price on any product can be difficult. It takes time and practice. But what I like about meat prices is … [Read more...]
The Official “Stock the Freezer” List
Welcome to The Official "Stock the Freezer" List from $5 Dinners!!! Because of the many events occurring in my life (mainly expanding belly bump and upcoming release of my first cookbook), I have decided to "stock the freezer" for post-baby. Baby is due to arrive in the middle of November...and my book is slated for release just after the new year. Life will be a little … [Read more...]
Side Dishes for Soup
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...]
Providing Meals for Others
Aly from CA writes: "I am constantly being asked to provide a meal for another Mom in our group who has just had a baby or has another life-changing event in their life. I LOVE to do this, and I love that doing so helps teach my 3 kids about helping others, giving, and compassion. My concern however, is doing so on a budget and in a way that doesn't put more stress into my … [Read more...]
Pork Roast with Tomatoes, Onions and Potatoes
(Note: The roast on this platter I used for 3 meals...one for roast with gravy, one for pulled pork and another for the freezer for later!) CROCK POT! Yeah...it's that time of year! In my mind, fall means "Crockpot Season"! Here's my $5 version... Pork Roast with Tomatoes, Onions and Potatoes A delightful "dump and go" recipe! 1 Pork Roast … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Irish Soda Bread Wedges
When it comes to breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner) on St. Patrick's Day, I like to whip up a quick traditional soda bread. But as soon as I get the dough together, I go all non-traditional on it. I cut the dough into wedges...as they make the perfect portion...before baking it. As a child, wearing green and avoiding getting pinched were all I ever thought about when March 17 … [Read more...]