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    DIY Big Mac Sliders – Game Day Snacks

    January 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Big Mac Sliders are Best Game Day Snack for the Family! The perfect Game Day snack that you can make at home -------- Big Mac flavor....on a little slider bun!  We don't go through the McD's drive thru very often (hardly ever, tbh)...but I do enjoy the Big Mac sauce. You can recreate this at home with a simple salad dressing!  For these sliders, I'm going to … [Read more...]

    Tortellini & Vegetable Soup

    January 25, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Please pass the warm, cozy comfort food...but only the kind that is quick, easy and doesn't require any cooking skills! ;)  This Tortellini & Vegetable Soup is so simple and easy...it's a matter of browning ground beef, adding soup ingredients, and letting bubble over medium heat. Drop the tortellini in, just before you're ready to eat... This warm, cozy comfort … [Read more...]

    The One Hack that Will Transform Your Cleaning Routine (and Attitude) in 2021

    January 24, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Hacks and Tips for Striking the Right Balance of Clean and Convenience in Your Routines As we turn this corner into a new year, a question about cleaning that keeps coming up in conversations is "how much is too much?"  How often should I be disinfecting?! How much bleach is too much?!  I'm going to break this all down for you below. The pendulum certainly … [Read more...]

    Easy Meal Planning Strategies for Anyone Who Dreads Meal Planning

    January 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    Can’t Stay on the Meal Plan Bandwagon? Try This… The Problem with Meal Plans Here's the thing my friend. My guess is that you are... overthinking meal planning... are overwhelmed by the process... tired of doing this week after week after month after year... wanting to add more variety into your meal rotation, but you don't know what to try? First, I want … [Read more...]

    Monterrey Beans with Cheese

    January 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Beans & Rice doesn't have to be boring! Try this Monterrey Beans with Cheese dish for a scrumptious, filling dinner! Beans and rice. Rice and beans. It can get boring. But it doesn't HAVE to be! This recipe is bursting with flavor, has budget-friendly ingredients, is served with a nice variety of colors, and will fill up those hungry tummies in your home! How to … [Read more...]

    Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert

    January 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]

    How to Rock Your Week with the Sunday Setup

    January 14, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    A Weekly Planning Strategy from Erin Chase to Help You Stay Focused on Your Goals and Dreams "How do you get it all done?!"  This is the #1 question that I'm asked and the answer is the following: I'm uber intentional with my time and energy. I'm a planner-planner-planner. I've used this kind of system and setup for many, many years.  It's designed … [Read more...]

    Valentine’s Day: Family Charcuterie Board & Game Night

    January 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Trying to come up with something special for Valentine's Day?! Show your love by creating a pretty food board and pulling out some new games for a fun family night!  Staying home on Valentine's Day is what all the cool kids are doing. And by cool kids, I mean me and my family :) I'm spending what I WOULD be spending on a night out for two, on a charcuterie board and … [Read more...]

    Keto “Hashbrown” Beef Bake

    January 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Ask and you shall receive! It's the KETO version of our crazy popular Hashbrown Beef Bake!  This Hashbrown Beef Bake is a FAVORITE both in our home, and around this here website.  I whipped up a Keto version using a combination of frozen cauliflower florets and riced cauliflower, in place of the shredded potatoes.  Mixing the "big and little" cauliflowers … [Read more...]

    Hashbrown Sausage Bake

    January 6, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed.  In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]

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