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Roasted Sweet Acorn Squash + Dish Saving Trick

October 12, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Amazing recipe for Roasted Sweet Acorn Squash, and a simple trick to save you a few dishes to wash! So here's a trick that I accidentally happened to do the other night...and I'll never do it the old way again!  Mainly because it saves you the trouble of dirtying and washing a serving dish. (Well, unless I was serving this to guests...then I would put it into a … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Tilapia

September 27, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

balsamic tilapia

Love. Love. I'm in love. For several reasons. Fish...wanting to add more fish into our diet. Made these in the slow cooker. Super easy clean up. Kids ate every bit of the fish...and wanted more. (Yes, I let them dip it in ketchup. Gotta do what you gotta do.) It only takes 2-3 hours to make so you can start it just after lunch...those of you who are at … [Read more...]

Honey Roasted Acorn Squash and Chicken

October 23, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 31 Comments

I love simple meals. I love experimenting with simple meals. Giving them a little extra something special. With the chicken on special and the acorn squash on sale, I thought I'd have some fun with tonight. Added a touch of honey to them both. Then roasted them into a state of perfect deliciousness! ...mmm, MMM. Honey Roasted Acorn Squash and Chicken Quick … [Read more...]

How to Roast Pumpkin and Squash Seeds

October 23, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

  How to Roast Pumpkin & Squash Seeds 1. Scoop seeds from squash or pumpkin. Remove as much of the flesh attached to the seeds as you can. If there's a little left, that's OK! 2. Spread seeds out on cookie sheet or in shallow metal baking pan in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt. Eyeball it! (Amounts will vary … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken

October 13, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 26 Comments

In honor of the release of Stephanie's Make it Fast Cook it Slow Cookbook, I thought it only fitting to make a recipe from her site tonight! I found this recipe in the book...and knew the boys would love it. So I made it. And they loved it. Not only did they ask for more chicken, they asked for more squash too! Even had 3rds on the squash!!! Oh. And I try to make meals … [Read more...]

Grilled Tilapia and Acorn Squash

September 30, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Nevermind that the high today was just 60. And there's a frost advisory for our area tonight. Wasn't gonna stop me from using the grill tonight! Grilled Tilapia and Acorn Squash No matter what the temperature outside, it's always worth it to grill tilapia fillets! 4 frozen tilapia fillets1 Tbsp seafood seasoning1-2 Tbsp lemon juice rice (side … [Read more...]

How to Cook Acorn Squash

September 30, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

I {love} acorn squash. Baked to perfection.  A little melted butter.  A few sprinkles of brown sugar. Simple as that! Cutting You're gonna need a large SHARP chef's knife to make the easiest cut on a "raw" squash.  Put a little shoulder behind it and cut crosswise in half...for baking. Peeling To make the peeling process a little easier, microwave the squash … [Read more...]

Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash

November 1, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash | 5DollarDinners.com

Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]

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