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    Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

    February 19, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Supercalifragilis-delicious. That's what I'm calling this one. Recently, we switched our oldest son back onto a gluten free diet to see if it helps with his SPD and attention troubles. I thought it would be like pulling teeth to get him to avoid many of the things he loves, but it's not been so terrible. I thought that he'd balk at things like spaghetti squash, but he's been … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    November 3, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    I found a jar of apricot preserves in my pantry.  And there's not a better way to use it up than this! I used the Apricot Chicken recipe from the Make it Fast, Cook it Slow Cookbook! Hello, delicious. Ingredients 3 large or 4 small chicken breasts ($2.57) About 2/3 cup apricot preserves ($.75) 1 tsp dried minced onion flakes ($.05) 1 Tbsp dijon mustard ($.05) 1 … [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 … [Read more...]

    Baked Ziti

    September 15, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

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

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