This Baked Italian Chicken is KID APPROVED! BEFORE AFTER I'm often asked...well, how much do your kids eat? How much do you give them? How about a "visual" answer to that question. Above is my 2 year old's plate. Before and After. He nearly polished off the chicken, almost all of the peas and squash, and ate at least half of his rice...before … [Read more...]
Beefy Mac Soup
Starting next week, I'll start to highlight the $5 Dinners that you all have been making in your kitchens! You all have come up with some stellar meals, and I can't wait to share them!!! For now, I'll share this simple and hearty soup - made with medium shell pasta, beef, veggies! Beefy Mac Soup A hearty, scrumptious soup! 1 lb ground … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]
How to Bake Butternut Squash
Are you intimidated by the butternut squash you see in the produce section? But intrigued at how cheap they are in the fall and winter months?! Let me help you learn how to make butternut squash. I'm seeing glimpses of fall all around us. Red and orange leaves on our neighbors tree. Cool mornings. Acorn bits all over our yard. Fatter squirrels. And … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Stouffer's has nothing on this yummy homemade favorite! Homemade Macaroni and Cheese A scrumptious homemade mac and cheese! 16 oz. elbow pasta3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper, to tastefresh veggies (side dish) Cook pasta as directed on package instructions.To make sauce, melt butter in saucepan. … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Potatoes, Butternut Squash
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken
I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you all as we enter into a season of unending beauty (and leaf raking!)... Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you! 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken1 cup wild rice 3/4 cup … [Read more...]