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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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, … [Read more...]
How to Saute Asparagus
So....... I think you might be sauteing your asparagus wrong?!? Maybe?! You want to know my favorite (and the best!) way to saute asparagus. First, you let it soak in a little olive oil. (This is the secret hack!) Almost like marinating it. Sure, it takes a little forethought to remember to let it sit for a bit. But all you have to do … [Read more...]
White Bean and Ham Soup
White Bean and Ham Soup 1 cup dried great northern beans ($.30)6-8 cups of water6 garlic cloves, sliced ($.05) I bought some garlic heads for $.10 a piece a few weeks back :).6 lb ham, diced ($2.64)1 can organic no salt added diced tomatoes ($.50) Bought with $1 Q when on sale for $1.501 tsp Italian seasoning ($.05)2 cups chicken brothSalt/pepper, to taste1 cup rice … [Read more...]
Beef Roast
Beef Roast 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 $.10 at the store closing sale.Salt and pepper, to tasteGarlic Powder ($.02)1 cup rice, uncooked rice ($.20)1 lb … [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! Pork Roast with Apples and Pears 1 pork roast ($1.84) I bought this roast on sale for $5.32, used a … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
First, head on over to see what GFCF mom has to say about processed foods vs. homemade foods! This especially applies to young children, but we can ALL benefit from a whole and raw food diet. That is my goal: to serve delicious and wholesome meals for under $5! Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($1.58)1 stalk celery ($.10)1/2 … [Read more...]