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    Bachelor Stew

    October 20, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

    Kristie sent me this super easy and "throw together" recipe for Bachelor Stew. Ingredients:  1 lb ground beef (Kroger had it for 1.97/lb where I live) 1 can of Vegetable Soup 1 can of Ranch Style Beans ($.79) 1 box of Corn Bread ($.44) Cook the meat in a large pot then drain. Dump in the soup and beans, mix together, and simmer for 30 minutes. … [Read more...]

    Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Medley

    October 16, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    Ever had one of those moments when you open the fridge and look around...and decide to try a little experiment? That's what happened tonight. I had an easy Friday night meal of Waffles on the menu plan, BUT with the freezer crisis and having "breakfast for dinner" on Wednesday night, I opted for a little experiment instead of going with the plan. A little of this. A … [Read more...]

    Beef Roast with Garden Carrots

    October 7, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 11 Comments

    I've waited as long as I can. I just had to go and pull the carrots!!! Here's what I pulled from 3 squares in the garden.  There were some itty-bittys (that I ended up munching on), and some larger ones that I threw into the slow cooker with tonight's dinner.   Sweet, crisp and simply delicious! Tonight's dinner is a simple beef roast with … [Read more...]

    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!!! For now, I'll share this simple and hearty soup - made with medium shell pasta, beef, veggies!  Beefy Mac Soup A hearty, scrumptious soup! 1 lb ground … [Read more...]

    Chicken Pasta Primavera

    September 8, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

    This Chicken Pasta Primavera is loaded with diced chicken, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, garden fresh tomatoes...tossed in a Parmesan cheese sauce!     Chicken Pasta Primavera Delightful pasta packed with tons of fresh veggies! 1 box piccolini farfalle pasta2 chicken breasts (diced)1 tsp 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium zucchini squash (cut … [Read more...]

    Coconut Rice and Beans

    September 3, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 17 Comments

    I love experimenting with rice and beans. They don't have to be boring, as their reputation generally suggests! These were excellent. The pineapple juice gave just enough sweetness to balance the coconut milk. We will certainly have this again! I also cooked up some extra beans and I put them into the freezer so I can quickly incorporate them into a future … [Read more...]

    Macaroni Salad for a Crowd

    July 14, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

    We had a small gathering tonight for Bubby's birthday...10 adults and 10 kids.  As I said earlier, I was bound and determined to keep it simple.  Keep it real. I was bound and determined to provide a meal that was scrumptious using what I had on hand! The party was perfect!  And so was this salad! Macaroni Salad for a Crowd The best Macaroni … [Read more...]

    Zucchini Freezer Soup

    July 8, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 25 Comments

    Remember how I got all this fabulous summer squash from a farmer's stand two weeks ago?  That afternoon I chopped it all up and froze it...so that later I can make a zucchini soup and/or stew. I tossed in some carrots and celery to the plastic containers, so that all I would have to do is take out the veggies, toss them in some homemade chicken broth on the stove, and … [Read more...]

    Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

    July 1, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    balsamic chicken pasta salad

    I love pasta salads...because pretty much, "anything goes!" I used a package of marked down chicken tenderloins ($2.52 for the package), balsamic vinaigrette dressing that I got on sale matched with a $1 coupons (total of $.50 for the bottle), carrots that were $.08 for the bag (sign up for Earthbound coupons here), and veggies that were on sale last week! I also like to buy … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Roast

    May 18, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

    bbq pulled pork

    I snatched up this pork roast for just $1.25/lb! We will not eat all 4.5 lbs in one meal, so I'll cook it in the slow cooker, each some tonight and then use the rest of the meat to make North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Thursday, and another meal using shredded pork in the future. Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Roast The BEST way to cook a pork roast! 1/2 … [Read more...]

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