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Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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Slow Cooker Spinach-Mushroom Tortellini

February 11, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I think if I had to decide on one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be tortellini. AH - I just love it so much...and sometimes I wonder if I have more Italian in my blood that I do. (I have not done one of those DNA kits and pretty sure there's very little Italian in my blood, despite what my pasta-cheese loving taste buds might say!) Good luck not licking … [Read more...]

The BEST & EASIEST Taco Dip!

February 6, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Oh, we love chips and dips around here. It usually doesn't take long for a bowl of salsa or queso or guacamole to get polished off by my voracious crew! The next favorite on the list is this Taco Dip! It's hearty, it's simple, and it's super affordable too! Add this to the list for your next potluck...or Taco Tuesday night at your house :) Here's what we need to make … [Read more...]

The Fastest, Most Delicious Taco Pizza

February 5, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Fastest, Most Delicious Taco Pizza Boy oh boy, do we love pizza...homemade pizza, specifically. Really, any and all kinds of pizza is just perfect. And what we have here today is a semi-homemade. While I absolutely adore pizza dough made in the bread machine and a homemade pizza pie, I'm also often in a hurry...or not at home at the right times of the day to make … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

February 1, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I could say a LOT LOT LOT about this meal. But I'm just going to say this. IT IS FABULOUS. Thanks for the power of the heat and pressure of the Instant Pot cooking! Make this TODAY! Here's how it works... Add the oil and brown the sausage. Mix in the dried onion and garlic powder, for an extra pop of flavor in the soup. Add the diced … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli

January 30, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

DOUBLE UP! Yes, you'll soon see...I use both of my Instant Pots to make this scrumptious dinner. (I do this a lot, actually!) I'll have a main dish, beans or meat of some kind in one. And I'll make some rice or quinoa in the other. OR. I'll set the other one up for a "second dinner" with some Steel Cut Oatmeal. This is common practice around my kitchen, especially … [Read more...]

White Bean Tortellini Soup

January 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I adore tortellini. Because pasta + cheese = you can't go wrong. I adore it so much that I have to make it not that often. Because I just want a bowl of seconds....and thirds... For real. The boys have taken a liking to it as well, so it's an easy (and fast!) and filling dinner for our family! This is just the recipe you need to help you survive the cold, chilly … [Read more...]

PRINT NOW: $3 Off Tide PODS Coupon!!!!!

January 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

(Yes, I use this "sports odor defense" for all my sweaty basketball playing boys!)  I haven't seen one of these high value coupons for Tide Pods in a LONG TIME! PRINT PRINT PRINT!!!! If you're a Tide PODS fan like me, or a wannabe Tide PODS fan, you have got to get this new coupon printed! Tide PODS 2.0 are OUT and they have been upgraded with better stain and odor … [Read more...]

French Onion Pork Chops

January 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

You're going to be sopping up the french onion sauce with each bite of pork chop! These French Onion Pork Chops are amazing!  You should also try our French Onion Chicken!  Enjoy! French Onion Pork Chops A delightful and easy weeknight meal. 4 boneless pork chops1 small yellow onion10 oz. can french onion soup2 Tbsp spicy mustard1 tsp dried … [Read more...]

NEW! Real Food Freezer Meals Cookbook

January 14, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Healthy make-ahead freezer meals have always been the most convenient and affordable weeknight dinner option for busy families. With Real Food Freezer Meals, dinner is now healthier, more hands-off and totally hassle-free. The practicality and simplicity of make ahead freezer meals is undeniable. They are cheaper than fast food, faster than sitting in the drive thru, and … [Read more...]

Carne Asada Tacos {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Options}

January 10, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

carne asada tacos

Carne Asada is all about the marinade and this homemade marinade is perfect for steak that will be frozen! (Think - you find some flank steak on sale or special, and need to either cook it or freeze it right away. I usually opt for freezing it...especially when the marinade is acidic like this one. The acid will soften the meat fibers as it thaws and marinates...and then it … [Read more...]

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