This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Cream of Broccoli Soup and Baked Chicken
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash
Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]
Tuna Melts
Tuna Melts A simply perfect lunch! 2 cans of tuna, drained3 Tbsp asandwich spread or mayonnaise8 slices bread2 Tbsp butter4 slices cheeseFresh fruit and/or veggies as side, ie pineapple or baby carrots or frozen veggies Mix tuna and sandwich spread (or mayonnaise) in a small bowl. Butter the "toasting sides" of the bread. Place tuna and cheese … [Read more...]
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...]
Pork Roast with Tomatoes, Onions and Potatoes
(Note: The roast on this platter I used for 3 meals...one for roast with gravy, one for pulled pork and another for the freezer for later!) CROCK POT! Yeah...it's that time of year! In my mind, fall means "Crockpot Season"! Here's my $5 version... Pork Roast with Tomatoes, Onions and Potatoes A delightful "dump and go" recipe! 1 Pork Roast … [Read more...]