I'd like to introduce y'all to Angie! Tonight, she's sharing a meal for her family of 7 that's just under $8.50! In between school, boy scouts, choir, girl scouts, homework, BPSA scouting, potty training, MOPS, learning how to walk and PTA - somewhere in there this family of 7 has to eat! I don’t have an excess of time or money so I need to cook smart. That's right, this … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Taco Pasta
Multitasking. I usually don't have trouble with multitasking. I can chat on the phone with my mom about the latest while sprinkling Critter Ridder powder all over my garden. (Pesky chipmunks.) I can be uploading photographs of dinner while reading a story to the boys. I can read emails while waiting in the drop off line at school (parked, and car turned off). I set up … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajita Pizza
No photo tonight...because I have no Internet at my home at the moment. If you follow me on Twitter, you know I was none to happy with amount of time I spent on the phone trying to order a new modem. But at least they threw in free overnight shipping and a month of free service for the 4, yes 4, hours I spent calling around and finally ordering the new modem. So I'm posting … [Read more...]
Watermelon Juice
I found a watermelon on sale for $2.50. I thought about juicing the watermelon, as I knew the Hubs and I would enjoy it, but I wasn't sure about the kids. I knew they LOVED watermelon... Exhibit A I wasn't sure they would like the juice. But I made some anyways. Here is the scene on the kitchen counter. I love making fresh fruit juice, but it sure is messy … [Read more...]
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Mexican Rice Casserole for 8
I have the pleasure of taking dinner to some dear friends, as she just had a major surgery. This meal will serve 4 adults and 4 kids. If you've got a larger family, this is the post for you! Mexican Rice Casserole Yield - 8 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 35 minutes Ingredients 1 lb ground beef ($2.25) On sale this week 1 package taco … [Read more...]
Cheeseburgers with Salad
Cheeseburgers with Salad Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 5 minutes Cooking Time - 15 minutes Ingredients 4 Burger Patties ($1.50) 4 Buns ($.50) 4 Cheese Slices ($.74) Ketchup/Mustard ($.10) "Almost Cobb" Side Salad (Free...are leftovers free???) 3 Corn ears (still $1) Watermelon Slices ($.25) ($2.99 for whole watermelon and $1.50 for a whole … [Read more...]
Taco Macaroni and Cheese
A spicy twist on a Kid Favorite! Taco Macaroni and Cheese Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 5 minutes Cooking Time - 35 minutes Ingredients 16 oz elbow macaroni ($.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 ($.10) 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Taco Soup and Sweet Watermelon
I know this is a popular one! Here's how I do it and how much it costs me! This one can be stretched with more rice and 1 more can of tomatoes for lots of leftovers! Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef ($.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...]