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

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VIDEO: How to Braise Beef

June 21, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

4 Foolproof Steps to a Decadent Braised Beef Learn how to make a perfect and decadent braised beef, with one of the most inexpensive cuts of beef - the beef chuck roast. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Featured Video: How to Braise Beef Featured Collection: How to Braise Beef Recipe: … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Cook Perfect Risotto

May 17, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Learn the Foolproof Way to Cook Perfect Risotto! In this episode, Erin is teaching how to make the perfect risotto dish. Risotto has a reputation for being tough to get right, but Erin has the perfect cooking method for you! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel!   Video: How to Cook Perfect … [Read more...]

How to Feed Your Family this Summer

May 17, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

This is your SUMMER HQ for all the stress-free ways to feed your family on a budget! SUMMER MEAL PLANS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN SUMMER FREEZER RECIPES   BEST $5 DINNERS SUMMER RECIPES   … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Cook Homemade Alfredo Sauce

April 26, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Like a Hug from your Nonna in a Bowl! One of the most important skills to master as a home chef is making the perfect alfredo or cream based sauce. Erin’s teaching her tricks for making the best homemade alfredo sauce, plus tips for cooking long pasta noodles. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs without the Peely Mess!

March 22, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Adios Hard to Peel Eggs! How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs Without the Peel-y Mess! The BATTLE between Instant Pot Hard Cooked Eggs & Boil-Ice Bath Hard Boiled Eggs is ON! Which is best - find how here! Then, with the hard boiled eggs, Erin whips up a quick Zesty Egg Salad for lunch! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 … [Read more...]

Spring Dessert Cups for Easter

March 13, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

spring dessert cups

These Spring Dessert Cups are the perfect treat for Easter celebrations!   How to Make Spring Dessert Cups for Easter: Set out all of your dessert cups on a baking sheet.     Preparing the layers: For each layer you will use: 1- 3-oz gelatin package, Âľ cup boiling water, â…“ cup of yogurt and ÂĽ cup milk. Using 5 medium bowls (one for each color) … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg! Food Network star calls Erin’s fried egg “cooked to perfection” on the Big Bad Budget Battle Show. Learn Erin’s tips and tricks for making the perfect fried egg, plus an easy Caesar Salad with fried eggs. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make a … [Read more...]

Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

foolproof instant pot risotto

Make Perfectly Cooked Risotto Every Time with this Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto Recipe! Risotto, risotto, why are you so hard to make though? If you get frustrated when making this tasty dish, I would like to introduce you to the Instant Pot method. It's a GAME CHANGER, my friend! The best part is, this way of cooking risotto cancels out that dreaded part of … [Read more...]

CHALLENGE: 5-Ingredient Freezer Meal Plan

February 17, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

recipes for 5 ingredient challenge

How to prepare SIX meals in LESS THAN 30 MINUTES with this 5-Ingredient Meal Plan! I don't know about you, but it makes my heart happy when a recipe only needs a handful of ingredients. And when they are "normal" ingredients, too! You know what I'm talking about. Ingredients you often have in your kitchen, and are commonly found at a typical grocery store. So I made a … [Read more...]

14 Clever & Practical Gadgets I Use Weekly in My Kitchen

January 20, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

14 clever and practical kitchen gadgets

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