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    Creamy Chicken Taco Pasta

    June 4, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    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 … [Read more...]

    Chicken Fajita Pizza

    July 28, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

    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

    June 15, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 20 Comments

    Watermelon Juice | 5DollarDinners.com

    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

    May 21, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 18 Comments

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

    Mexican Rice Casserole for 8

    October 11, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

    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 for 8 1 lb ground beef ($2.25) On sale this week1 package taco seasoning ($.50)(Or make your own taco seasoning here.)1 8 oz can tomato sauce ($.33)2 … [Read more...]

    Cheeseburgers with Salad

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

    Cheeseburgers and Salad | 5DollarDinners.com

    Cheeseburgers with Salad 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 canteloupe this week!) Grill Burger patties and top with cheese as they finish grilling. Serve … [Read more...]

    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...]

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