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Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake

June 28, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake: Easy Skillet to Oven Breakfast! Forget standing over the stove flipping pancake after pancake — this Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake does all the work for you! Bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries come together in one big, fluffy oven baked pancake that feeds the whole family at once. It's the lazy weekend or summer breakfast upgrade your … [Read more...]

Round-Up: July 4th Recipes

June 27, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

We've got all kinds of fun and frugal ideas for July 4th Recipes to serve at your BBQ, party, picnic, or backyard bash!   Here's a list of some of our favorites from the archives... Beverages Breakfasts Side Dishes To Grill Desserts We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our country and its independence this week! … [Read more...]

The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!

June 23, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Fruit Flag - A Patriot Dessert for July 4th

If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]

Rhubarb Crisp

June 9, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream: A Simple Summer Dessert the Whole Family Will Love I have been waiting for rhubarb to be back in stock at my store to make this for you! There's something so nostalgic about a warm rhubarb crisp bubbling out of the oven on an early summer evening! The sweet-tart smell fills the whole house and the boys start asking when they get to … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken

May 25, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken: A Sweet, Spicy Dinner the Whole Family Will Love If you love the idea of a dinner that basically makes itself, this Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken is about to become your new best friend. The sweet tropical flavor of mango pairs perfectly with a little kick of heat, creating a sauce so good you'll want to lick the spoon. Best of all, it … [Read more...]

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

May 11, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Banana Mini Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal - Easy, Freezer-Friendly Breakfast! If you've got a few ripe bananas sitting on your counter, this is exactly the recipe you need! This Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is one of those breakfasts that feels like a treat but is secretly wholesome enough to feel good about serving your family every single week. It's warm, lightly … [Read more...]

Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan: WEEK 26

May 9, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan Inspiration In this series, I'll share the list of ultra budget dinner recipes along with any helpful tips and tricks with you. I will post the recipe links here on the blog, as well as share a short recap video with more details on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  The idea here is simple: give you budget dinner recipes to feed … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

May 4, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta - Ready in 30 Minutes! If you're looking for a weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy but won't break the bank, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta is about to become your new best friend. The sauce is silky, smoky, and so deeply flavorful that nobody at the table will believe it came together in just 30 minutes. Best of all, this … [Read more...]

Lemon Pretzel Bars

April 27, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Lemon Pretzel Salad: The Dessert That's Totally Lying About Being a Salad! Listen, I don't make the rules...but I do know that if there's cream cheese, whipped topping, and a buttery pretzel crust involved, we are NOT in salad territory anymore. Somehow, generations of home cooks decided that anything served in a 9x13-inch dish with some fruit on top earned the title of … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

April 20, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast – The Easiest 1-Minute Side Dish You'll Make on Repeat My boys ask for this at least once a week - and I always say yes because it's easy to make a gluten free version too! If you've ever needed a quick side dish that feels a little fancy without any extra effort, this Air Fryer Cheesy Toast is about to become your new best friend. In just 1 … [Read more...]

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