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    Taco Macaroni and Cheese

    September 6, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

    A spicy twist on a Kid Favorite! Taco Macaroni and Cheese 16 oz elbow macaroni ($.99)1/2 lb ground beef ($.85)1/2 chopped onion ($.30)1 small can tomato sauce (+ can worth water) ($.33)1 small can Rotel with green chiles ($.62)1-2 cloves garlic ($.10)1/4 cup milk ($.10)Salt and pepper, to tasteSpices: cilantro, cayenne, cumin, whatever you wish!1 cup shredded … [Read more...]

    Taco Soup and Sweet Watermelon

    August 31, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    I know this is a popular one! Here's how I do it and how much it costs me! This one can be stretched with more rice and 1 more can of tomatoes for lots of leftovers! Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef ($.90) 1-2 cans whole tomatoes ($.59) 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies ($.65) 1/2 cup rice, uncooked ($.10) 1 taco seasoning packet ($.33) (Or make your own taco … [Read more...]

    Spaghetti

    August 28, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

    Little guys LOVE spaghetti! Always a kid favorite...pssssghetti! So I had a cucumber that I needed to use up, as we will be out of town for the holiday weekend! Since I don't prefer cucumbers by themselves, I threw on some sour cream "sauce" to make it a bit tastier. I also love to soak them in balsamic vinegar! Normally we eat broccoli or green beans with our … [Read more...]

    $5 Tacos

    August 28, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 50 Comments

    $5 Simple Tacos - Cook at Home to Save More Money and Eat Healthier Tacos I've never eaten a taco from Taco Bell. Ever, in my entire life. Two reasons - I live in the land of Taco Cabana (so much tastier!), and I can make them cheaper at home. So, that's what I do...make $5 Tacos at home. Alot.  It's not really Taco Tuesday around here. It's more like Taco ANYDAY! … [Read more...]

    Chili Topped Potatoes

    August 28, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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

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