My children and I have established a ritual of having breakfast for dinner on the first night my husband is TDY. When he is deployed for any length of time, we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week. There is something so cozy and comforting about breakfast food and I appreciate how fast and easy breakfast recipes come together. Usually I make Scrambled … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pork Chops
I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago...but it really wasn't that long ago! But at the same time, it's been too long. Y'all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on "time"...to warp speed. (It's all happening too fast...they are growing up way to fast.) Again. I digress! Anyhoo. Made this using some fresh "holiday" (meaning … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
It's great to be back in the kitchen! I missed cooking for a few days while I was away! Tonight's meal could be made in so many ways, but I settled for the Vegetarian style because I saw the asparagus first in the fridge and thought it would be a fun twist! I was hoping I had some spinach left, but it was all gone! If you wanted to add meat to this soup, just add 1/2 … [Read more...]
How to Saute Asparagus
So....... I think you might be sauteing your asparagus wrong?!? Maybe?! You want to know my favorite (and the best!) way to saute asparagus. First, you let it soak in a little olive oil. (This is the secret hack!) Almost like marinating it. Sure, it takes a little forethought to remember to let it sit for a bit. But all you have to do … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
First, head on over to see what GFCF mom has to say about processed foods vs. homemade foods! This especially applies to young children, but we can ALL benefit from a whole and raw food diet. That is my goal: to serve delicious and wholesome meals for under $5! Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Soup 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($1.58)1 stalk celery ($.10)1/2 … [Read more...]
Pork with Apples and Asparagus
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Creamy Tortellini
This meal is inspired by my favorite "American" restaurant in the Dominican Republic. Whenever we were stretched and feeling culture shock at its worst, we'd go to eat at the "Pasta House". This was my favorite dish and here is the $5 version! Creamy Tortellini A favorite of mine! 1 Package Tortellini White Sauce (Butter, Flour, Milk)1 cup peas5 slices … [Read more...]