Because I spent most of the day running around with my brain in one room and my body in the other room (seriously, preparing to leave for just a few days is a MAJOR ordeal...can I get an AMEN!?!), I needed a quick one pot dinner that each of us could eat with a bowl and spoon. Sensing my desperation here! Garden Pasta Primavera 16 oz. rotini pasta … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Green Tomato Beef Roast
I intended to make a beef roast with diced tomatoes in the slow cooker today. But had a little change in plans...I found a green tomato on the ground when sweeping through the garden last night. My first thought was to fry it up, but I wanted to do something different. I thought adding it in with the roast would bring a different flavor to … [Read more...]
Summer Squash Pasta Salad
A most delicious pasta dish! Summer Squash Pasta Salad 1 lb. spaghetti noodles ($.97) Use rice noodles for a gluten free meal!1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)4 cloves garlic ($.15)2 Tbsp olive oil ($.20)2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.10)1 yellow summer squash (free from the garden)1 small zucchini ($.50) On sale for $.88/lb last week3 stems of cherry tomatoes (free from the … [Read more...]
Zucchini Freezer Soup
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...]
Grilled Salmon
Well kids...when FRESH salmon fillets are on sale for $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Salmon 1.3 lb. fresh … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Garden Vegetables
I had a beef shoulder roast stashed in the freezer that I plan to use for 2 meals this week. The roast was almost 2.5 lbs...too much for our family. I'll use the other half of the beef roast on Thursday when I make a Beef Stroganoff. Cubed beef to be used in the stroganoff, other portion of the roast to be sliced and eaten now! I'm keeping the cost low on this meal by … [Read more...]
Homemade Veggie Pizza
Homemade Veggie Pizza 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water1 tsp olive oil ($.03)1 cup whole wheat flour ($.20)2 cups white flour ($.28)1 packet or 1 Tbsp yeast ($.25)1 tsp sugar ($.02)1 tsp Italian seasonings ($.05)1 green pepper ($.68)1 small yellow squash ($.54)1/2 onion ($.15)1/2 cup olive oil salad dressing ($.25)2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ($1.50)2 apples … [Read more...]
Tilapia
Tilapia 3 frozen tilapia fillets ($2.50)1 cup rice ($.50)2-3 broccoli heads ($1.25) (I used squash in the picture...only $.75...makes this meal under $4!)Lemon juice ($.10)Seafood Seasoning (Dill, Garlic, Lemon) ($.10) Thaw fillets or cook frozen, as directed on package. (I buy the kind that are frozen individually and have no preservatives!)Cook 1 cup rice in 2 … [Read more...]
Veggie Lasagna
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]