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2021’s Top 10 Recipes on $5 Dinners

December 6, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

top 10 recipes of 2021

Here are the Top 10 Recipes of 2021 from $5 Dinners! As always, the year went by FAST. I was pretty surprised to see how many delicious recipes have passed through our kitchen this year. It's really difficult to pick a favorite! Also, I included the BEST and "most viral" recipe of the year for last - you'll find it on the end of the list below.  Get these new … [Read more...]

Whis-Kid Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake

November 15, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

chicken broccoli alfredo bake

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake is an easy and cheesy weeknight pasta dinner recipe! This pasta bake is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken! My boys love this so much, it's featured in our Whis-Kid Cookbook & Video Lessons! It's a great recipe for the kids to help with! Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake Easy to toss together with … [Read more...]

Whis-Kid’s Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche

November 1, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy 2 Comments

whis kid sausage hash brown quiche

This Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche is an easy and fun recipe to have kids help with in the kitchen! Savings tip: When I find sausage on sale for $2.50 or less then I stock up and throw them in the freezer. Or better yet, I'll go ahead and brown and crumble the sausage and then freeze it, so it's ready to use in a delicious breakfast recipe like this Sausage and … [Read more...]

Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes – Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

October 15, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot that don't require oven space! During holiday meal prep, oven and stove top space fills up REALLY FAST. When the space starts to run out... the frustration and the overwhelm and the heat starts to rise. My solution to this? Toss as many side dishes into my beloved countertop appliances as I … [Read more...]

15-Minute Freezer Meals

September 27, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

If you need quick and easy dinners, these 15 Minute Freezer Meals are perfect for you! These FAST freezer meal recipes are all about hands-on time. The prep to freeze time, and the prep to cook time should be LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TOTAL! Each of the recipes listed below have been featured in my weekly Dinner Made Easy show! Tap the links below to see the recipe or … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken

September 9, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

fiesta crack chicken

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken is the best and easiest crack chicken!   Take your favorite and easy crack chicken and level it up with this fiesta version with taco seasoning and bell peppers! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken It is a colorful, flavorful … [Read more...]

Sausage and Tortellini Skillet

August 20, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

sausage and tortellini skillet

This Sausage and Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate 15-Minute dinner! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Sausage & Tortellini Skillet The creamy sauce, the cheesy tortellini, the flavorful sausage - oh my! 1 lb ground Italian sausage2 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder26 oz. jar … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Sliders

August 18, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Sliders are a perfectly quick and easy weeknight dinner option! Not only are these full of the delicious Caesar dressing flavor, you can serve the chicken in a lettuce wrap or on top of a salad too! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered!     Slow Cooker Caesar … [Read more...]

Philly Cheesesteak Goulash

July 19, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Philly Cheesesteak Goulash is a creamy, comforting, and easy dinner! The flavors in Philly Cheesesteak are simply the best. Really, they are! We are swirling those fantastic flavors together with some pasta in this super easy, one-dish skillet meal! How to Cook: Philly Cheesesteak Goulash If you love Philly Cheesesteak, check out these other recipes on … [Read more...]

Chicken Veggie Stirfry

March 16, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

This Chicken Veggie Stirfry is a fresh and easy meal to feed your family! Chicken Veggie Stirfry A simple and quick skillet/wok meal that everyone will love! 2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. chicken breast (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and dcied)1 cup baby carrots (chopped)12 oz. bag broccoli florets (trimmed)1 1/2 cups teriyaki or stirfry sauce2 cups rice Cook … [Read more...]

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