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    $5 Dinners | Recipes, Meal Plans, Coupons

    Budget Friendly Recipes, Meal Plans, and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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    Beefy Mac Soup

    October 5, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

    Starting next week, I'll start to highlight the $5 Dinners that you all have been making in your kitchens! You all have come up with some stellar meals, and I can't wait to share them!!! Beefy Mac Soup About 1 lb. ground chuck ($1.67) On sale this week for $1.67/lb!!!1/2 yellow onion, chopped ($.15)6 cups of water1 cup pasta noodles ($.15) Still using up my … [Read more...]

    Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins

    September 21, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 43 Comments

    A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]

    How to Bake Butternut Squash

    September 17, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 38 Comments

    Are you intimidated by the butternut squash you see in the produce section? But intrigued at how cheap they are in the fall and winter months?! Let me help you learn how to make butternut squash. I'm seeing glimpses of fall all around us. Red and orange leaves on our neighbors tree. Cool mornings. Acorn bits all over our yard.  Fatter squirrels. And … [Read more...]

    Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

    October 29, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

    Stouffer's has nothing on this yummy homemade favorite! Homemade Macaroni and Cheese 1 box elbow noodles ($.97), use rice pasta for GF variety3 T butter ($.25)3 T flour ($.02)1-2 cups milk ($.35)1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ($1.25)Salt and pepper, to tasteLeftover butternut squash, cooked and mashed (Free!)1 large zucchini ($.09) Catch that! $.09 Went to my … [Read more...]

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup and Baked Chicken

    October 27, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

    A delicious and nutritious fall soup! I borrowed and slightly modified this recipe! I added apple juice in with the broth and it gave the soup just enough extra sweetness! Creamy Butternut Squash Soup and Baked Chicken 1 lb Chicken Thighs ($1.85)1/8 cup Olive Oil Dressing ($.10)1 large Butternut Squash ($.69) Thanks Aldi!2 T butter ($.10)1 small onion … [Read more...]

    Tomato Roasted Pork with Orzo and Squash

    October 16, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    Tomato Roasted Pork with Orzo and Squash | 5DollarDinners.com

    READER QUESTIONS How do you plan a menu a month ahead and still get all the deals on those foods-don't ads come out a week at a time? Stockpile! I have a freezer stocked full of meat, chicken and pork that I have bought at its lowest price. Example: I bought 4 packages of boneless, skinless chicken breast for $1.88/lb or about $2.25/package. I bought 4 1.5 lb. packages of … [Read more...]

    Beef Roast with Potatoes, Butternut Squash

    October 9, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

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

    Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken

    September 2, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you all as we enter into a season of unending beauty (and leaf raking!)... Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (leftover from the crockpot would be perfect!) ($1 or less!)1 cup wild rice ($1.50)3/4 cup blueberries ($1.25)3 cups water2 Tbsp … [Read more...]

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    I’m Erin Chase…

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    $5 Dinner Mom.

    I have a little problem. I cannot make a meal that costs more than $5. It’s unnatural, but my pocketbook thanks me.

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