'Tis the season for achoos, sniffles and giant vats of homemade chicken noodle soup. What exactly is it about chicken noodle soup that somehow makes you feel better when you're under the weather??? Our poor family dealt with an ugly cold over the Christmas break and everyone slurped down this soup. But even when you're not feeling well, this is comfort food at it's … [Read more...]
6 Shredded Chicken Enchilada Recipes
I {big puffy beating heart} love enchiladas. Love, love, love them! Whenever we visit tex-mex spots for dinner around here...I get enchiladas. I eat the enchies, and Cuatro eats the rice and beans. (He's almost big enough for his own kids' meal...but I'm not almost ready to have to pay for another kids meal!!!) I love making them at home because there are so many great … [Read more...]
Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
This is one of my go-to chicken recipes that I know all the kids will enjoy. We all love the sweet and tangy combination from the crushed pineapple and the BBQ sauce. And I throw raw red onions onto my husband and my's sandwiches for a little extra "bite." You could use shredded rotisserie chicken and toss with the pineapple and BBQ, or you could make it all together in the … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
Here's another great recipe that will help you use up those holiday baking chips...in this case, both white chocolate chips and cinnamon baking chips. These 2 baking chips combined together make a delicious cinnamon roll flavor combo that is perfect in baked oatmeal. Note: this is a "sweet breakfast" and not something I would serve on a school day (I like our teachers too … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pear Blueberry Crumble
What I love about crumbles is that they satisfy my sweet tooth and aren't loaded with calories like, say...a brownie or two. A simple topping over fresh fruit is just enough dessert to work without a load of calories. (And if you're like me...you've switched from "eat.all.the.sweet.things" during the holidays to "need something sweet with less calories" mode!) This is the … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
These are for my non-chocolate chip cookie loving friends! If you're like my husband and my Charlie, then you'd prefer a cookie like this over a chocolate chip cookie. This is a basic oatmeal cookie dough with a few fun holiday/fall/winter spices added in with the white chocolate chips and the dried cranberries. These cookies are a holiday staple at our house! See the … [Read more...]
Spiced Pear Sour Cream Bundt Cake
I think this is my most favorite homemade cake that I've made myself. I adore the spices, the pears and the super soft end result. It bakes perfectly in a bundt cake pan and the added powdered sugar dusting makes for a simple, easy sweet topping. And yes, there's a special ingredient in the cake batter that helps it turn out perfectly soft and delicious! See the complete … [Read more...]
Fudge Pecan Pie
A creamy, soft fudgy layer on bottom and a crunchy, salty pecan-y layer on top. Check out the recipe to see what special ingredient you need to make this perfect Fudge Pecan Pie! See the complete recipe for Fudge Pecan Pie here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mocha Lava Cake
Turn this Mocha Lava Cake into a "Peppermint Mocha Lava Cake" this holiday by using some of the peppermint chocolate chips or the dark chocolate & mint baking chips! That would make for a yum-ilicious cake!!! (Click to see the recipe and swap the chocolate chips 1:1 to get the peppermint flavor mixed in there!) See the complete recipe for Slow Cooker Mocha Lava … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles
LAST MINUTE Holiday Cookie Exchange Idea...if it's not too late. Or if you're cookie exchange has passed, plan to make them next week for Christmas afternoon or evening snack. (Heck, I'd make these for Christmas "dinner" - also known as the meal that no one wants to make, but you are hungry so you need something to eat...why not these truffles!?) Make these for your holiday … [Read more...]