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Twirly Triple Mac n Cheese

September 30, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy magic is about to happen in your kitchen. Have you ever made a homemade cheese sauce? If not, please do so...like, tonight. I'm showing you how in the video (you can watch the complete FB Live video here.) It's super simple and after watching, you'll have the confidence and inspiration to try! What makes this recipe so amazing is the combination of mild cheddar, … [Read more...]

Bacon Carbonara

September 28, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I should declare this week cheesy-pasta week. We have this amazing-ness from last week, plus this recipe here...and another super smooth and tasty homemade mac n cheese recipe coming on Friday. Cheese...I love love love cheese. And I love making homemade cheese sauce for pasta!!! This is a simpler homemade cheesy pasta...this is an eggy-cheesy carbonara sauce that coats and … [Read more...]

Cuban Black Beans

September 26, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I adore Caribbean food. I'm not sure if it's because I lived in the Caribbean (specifically the Dominican Republic) for 6 years. Or because I love Latin food in general. Or because I love Tex-Mex food. Or because I just love food. It's probably all of the above...but mainly the Caribbean living part. I also love rich and flavorful rice and beans meals like this one … [Read more...]

Honey Mustard Chicken

September 23, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Your new family favorite dinner awaits... This is one of our new MyFreezEasy freezer friendly meals and one of the featured meals into the build your own meal plan recipe database. Check it out here! Honey Mustard Chicken 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts1 Tbsp minced onionSalt and pepper1/4 cup honey1/4 cup yellow mustard1/2 tsp cider vinegarFresh … [Read more...]

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Peas

September 21, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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Pasta + Alfredo + Bacon. This combo makes for a magical dinner! Throw in some chicken and peas and you've got yourself an amazing meal for the family. When people ask me how I'm going to afford feeding 4 teenage boys, I immediately think of meals like this that are hearty, filling and loaded with both carbs and protein. If I were ever to release a cookbook about feeding … [Read more...]

Shredded Beef Oven Tacos

September 16, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This right here is the perfect example of a "leftovers makeover." Not long ago, I made a giant beef roast. I found it on sale and I planned on slow cooking it so that I could make roast/potatoes/carrots for meal #1 and tacos for meal #2. I was planning on soft tacos, but 4 unnamed children decided to polish off the flour tortillas that I'd purchased for the second meal. … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 14, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Maybe I should call these Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies? Why?? Because the cookie dough contains peanut butter AND peanut butter baking chips. Have you seen them yet? You can get a combo of peanut butter baking chips and milk chocolate baking chips in the same bag. I might caution you though. You might want to buy two bags. Because you might end up eating the … [Read more...]

Guinness Beef & 15 Bean Stew

September 13, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Have you ever added beer into your chili or stew? If not, I highly recommend trying it! The added depth of richness and taste is remarkable. When I think about meals that I'll make over and over and over for my boys as they eat their way through the teenage years, these are the kinds of meals that I plan to serve them. Hearty. Filling. Delicious. And super easy to make … [Read more...]

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin – A Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal!

September 12, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is such a flavorful dinner! Not only is it flavorful, it's so simple to prepare. The result...perfectly cooked onions that have soaked up all the yummy flavors from the teriyaki sauce, along with shredded pork that has done the same. Top with a few sesame seeds and/or sliced green onions and dinner is served! Melt in your mouth goodness, right here... So … [Read more...]

Quinoa & Berries Smoothie Bowl

September 9, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Smoothie Bowls. These are my latest breakfast obsession. All the great ingredients of a smoothie, but in a bowl. You can mix and match your ingredients using a yogurt base, grain toppings, fruit toppings, protein toppings and a touch of sweet (in this recipe, it's honey). You will quickly see why I'm so obsessed! ;) Don't these look amazing...   And … [Read more...]

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