My children and I have established a ritual of having breakfast for dinner on the first night my husband is TDY. When he is deployed for any length of time, we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week. There is something so cozy and comforting about breakfast food and I appreciate how fast and easy breakfast recipes come together. Usually I make Scrambled Eggs or Oatmeal … [Read more...]
Alea’s Orange Sesame Chicken and Butter Tossed Asparagus
Last month, I found a great deal on boneless, skinless chicken thighs and stocked up. As I have been cooking with them this month, I have been reminded of what a great cut of meat it is! I broiled the chicken thighs without any seasoning to use in a salad and when I sampled the meat before using it in the recipe, I was struck by how tender and flavorful it was without the aid … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Asparagus – How To
I love asparagus. And I especially love it when it's on sale for $.99/lb. Because then I'll actually buy it! The boys love it too. My trick: Cut off the top "flowery" part and then cut into inch or so strips and it looks like green beans. With a slightly different taste, of course. I think with kids...half the "food battle" is that if something "looks funny," then … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pork Chops
I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago...but it really wasn't that long ago! But at the same time, it's been too long. Y'all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on "time"...to warp speed. (It's all happening too fast...they are growing up way to fast.) Again. I digress! Anyhoo. Made this using some fresh "holiday" (meaning … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
It's great to be back in the kitchen! I missed cooking for a few days while I was away! Tonight's meal could be made in so many ways, but I settled for the Vegetarian style because I saw the asparagus first in the fridge and thought it would be a fun twist! I was hoping I had some spinach left, but it was all gone! If you wanted to add meat to this soup, just add 1/2 lb … [Read more...]
How to Saute (and Roast) Asparagus
I thought I'd share my favorite way to prepare asparagus. Quick, easy and delicious! Sauteed Asparagus Preparation Time - 5 minutes (+ 30 minutes to marinate) Cooking Time - 5 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. asparagus 1-2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Rinse with water and pat dry. Snap the ends off of each asparagus spear by gently … [Read more...]
White Bean and Ham Soup
White Bean and Ham Soup Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking's Mediterranean White Bean Soup Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 2 hours (less if beans are already cooked) Ingredients 1 cup dried great northern beans ($.30) 6-8 cups of water 6 garlic cloves, sliced ($.05) I bought some garlic heads for $.10 a piece a few weeks back … [Read more...]
Beef Roast – $5 Dinner Challenge
Beef Roast Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 5 minutes Cooking Time - 8-10 hours on low in slow cooker Ingredients 1 1.6 lb Beef Roast ($2.67) Manager's Special Price. I will use the other half of the roast for our meal on Thursday night. 1/2 bag of baby carrots ($.60) 1 onion, diced ($.40) 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed ($.05) I bought a few bunches for $.10 … [Read more...]
Pork Roast with Apples and Pears
I started making this meal on the news set at Fox 45 this morning and thought...I might as well finish cooking it up! A perfect fall dish for a beautiful fall day! The colors seemed to really have popped here in the last few days, despite the Indian Summer Days! Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples and Pears Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 5 minutes Cooking Time - 8 … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]