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    Fettuccine Alfredo

    June 5, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 15 Comments

    fettuccine alfredo

    Fettucine Alfredo Homemade alfredo sauce isn't as complicated as it seems! Try this recipe! 1 lb. fettucine noodles2 chicken breasts, sliced4 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour3 cups milk1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup frozen peas 2 sweet potatoes In medium saucepan, cook fettucine noodles as directed on package. Drain.In skillet, prepare homemade white sauce. … [Read more...]

    Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake

    April 2, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 23 Comments

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    With the chicken breast and sweet potatoes on sale, there was no doubt this dish would come in under $5!  It made a whole 9x13 pan with lots of leftovers!!!   Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake Chicken on sale - check! Sweet potato on sale - check! Make this!! 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large sweet potatoes15 oz. can of … [Read more...]

    Ginger Chicken Stirfry

    February 28, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

    White Chicken Chili

    November 6, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

    This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

    Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini

    October 1, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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    I've been holding onto summer. It has been warm and still very much feels like summer! Until today! The high is only 68. Fall is upon us! I've just got to make one last pasta salad! Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini Fresh and flavorful! 8 oz Rotini 2 Chicken breasts 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 green pepper, roasted (3 tbsp 3 T EVOO/2 T vinegar, Italian spices … [Read more...]

    Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    August 27, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Anytime I can, I try to use fresh ingredients! Especially from my (little) garden! I have dreams of a large bountiful garden...and years to make that dream come true! Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa 1 bag tortillas ($1.29)2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or leftover chicken from crockpot meal) ($2 or free!)1 cup cheese, shredded ($.83)2 Corn … [Read more...]

    Summer Pasta Salad

    August 23, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    summer pasta salad

    A light, simple summer "one bowl" dish! Summer Pasta Salad Everything delicious goes into this pasta salad that is perfect for summer nights! 1 Box Pasta ((bowtie, rotini, ziti) )1 chicken breast (cooked and cubed or shredded)1 cucumber, diced1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)1 can Italian style tomatoes 1/2 cup Italian dressing Cook pasta as … [Read more...]

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    August 23, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

    This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

    Basic Chicken and Rice Recipe

    August 22, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

    The first recipe ever shared on $5 Dinners! Chicken and Rice The first ever recipe on $5 Dinners blog. 2 small boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and cubed)15 oz. can corn kernels 1 cup white rice1 Tbsp butter2 broccoli heads (side dish)French Loaf Bread butter and jelly for bread Cook 1 cup rice with 2 1/4 water with butter for 20 … [Read more...]

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