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
Summer Squash Pasta Salad is a delightful dish, full of flavor and color! This recipe is the perfect summer meal. Take it to the next level with some grilled chicken! A most delicious pasta dish! How to Make Summer Squash Pasta Salad In medium saucepan, cook pasta noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water (if you wish to … [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 $2.99/lb...there is just no passing that up! I do believe I had to pick my jaw up off the ground while standing in front of the fresh fish counter! I have N-E-V-E-R seen such low prices for fresh salmon fillets! So grilled salmon it is! Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon The best thing to make when salmon is on … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Garden Vegetables
I had a beef shoulder roast stashed in the freezer that I plan to use for 2 meals this week. The roast was almost 2.5 lbs...too much for our family. I'll use the other half of the beef roast on Thursday when I make a Beef Stroganoff. Cubed beef to be used in the stroganoff, other portion of the roast to be sliced and eaten now! I'm keeping the cost low on this meal by … [Read more...]
Homemade Veggie Pizza
Homemade Veggie Pizza 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water1 tsp olive oil ($.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...]