One important part of everyday life is keeping the family budget in check. Doing so while being able to put together meals when schedules is chaotic is even more difficult. Erin Chase, though, has put together a cookbook to help you maintain both your sanity and your budget.
$5 Dinners is a collection of recipes that cost no more than $5 for the entire family meal and offer nutritious meals for the family on the go. Featured across the country on Rachel Ray, Good Morning America, in both Woman's Day and All You magazines, and across various news and radio programs across the country, this book just might revolutionize your family's dining experience at your very own dinner table!
I have been following Erin's blog for some time now and let me tell you...these recipes are amazing! No wonder her blog and book have been such a success!

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