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Rhubarb Crisp

Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pretzel Bars

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

January 15, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I'm back with more quesadillas...this time with a fun and ridiculously tasty Buffalo Chicken version. These are perfect finger foods for the upcoming "Big Game Day" - also known as Super Bowl 50! I've taken all the amazing flavors of Buffalo Hot Wings and loaded them into tortillas. Here's how it looks... Mix up the filling. When you use rotisserie chicken, it … [Read more...]

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

January 14, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Here's another super fly-fast dinner idea for you... Drop the pasta into a pot of water and quickly whip up the white sauce that you can transform into a Cajun chicken sauce with some rotisserie chicken and Cajun seasoning. By the time the sauce is ready, the pasta is ready and you can have dinner done in 20 minutes! See the complete recipe for Cajun Chicken Fettuccine … [Read more...]

Chicken Margherita Pizza

January 13, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Chicken Margherita Pizza from 5DollarDinners.com

Homemade Pizza night is ALWAYS a hit around here! I've got a little secret...I just don't love restaurant doughs. Maybe it's because I make homemade pizzas so often and just prefer my dough recipe (link is below.) Not only can I make it without thinking about it, it's super soft, delicious and makes the perfect size pizza-pie for our family. This Chicken Margherita … [Read more...]

Stack-E-Up-Es

January 12, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Haystacks - StackEs - Stack E Up Es - Dinner Mountain... Or whatever you want to call this dinner experience! I love the "set out all the ingredients" concept of this kind of meal...as everyone at the table ends up with a stack of food that they will enjoy. It starts with rice. Then some shredded or rotisserie chicken on top, followed by whatever selections of toppings … [Read more...]

Hours before the Grocery Budget Makeover registration page disappears…

January 11, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I’ll keep this short and sweet... The clock strikes at midnight, so to speak. You’ve probably struggled to save money or stay organized as you try to buy groceries and feed your family each week. That is why I created Grocery Budget Makeover. I want to help you do both better - get organized and create a system that works...so that you can save money each week. If … [Read more...]

Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke Quesadillas

January 11, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

It's like your favorite spinach artichoke dip...in quesadilla form. And to answer your question (at least the question I think you might be thinking about right now!)...YES, these are as addictive as the dip can be. Even my little 'spinach avoiders' thought these were great! There are a couple different ways to make/cook a quesadilla, but these work best in the oven. … [Read more...]

FREE Grocery Savings Workshop – SAVE BIG on your Grocery Bill!!!!

January 11, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Do you need some help with your grocery spending (or, overspending?!) this next year!?! Have you answered this question yet? What would you do with an extra $2400 this year? Let’s say that we unearth $200 a month “hidden” in your grocery spending...meaning, we come up with a new system and set of strategies that helps you cut your grocery spending by $200 a month. That … [Read more...]

Chicken Waldorf Salad

January 10, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

This is hands down my favorite Chicken Salad recipe...ever. And this is what I often make myself for lunch when I have leftover shredded or rotisserie chicken from the previous night's dinner. I always have these ingredients on hand (kids are grapes and apples fiends!) and the rest are fridge or pantry staples for us...soooooo. Easy, delicious lunch for me. Get this … [Read more...]

Live Chat – Tonight on Periscope at 10 pm EST/7 pm PST!

January 10, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I'll be chatting live this evening at 10 pm EST/7 pm PST over on Periscope. If you're not familiar with Periscope, it's a live streaming app that allows us to chat together "on live video." There are 2 options for joining in: Watch live on your computer here: http://www.periscope.tv/5dollardinners  Download the Periscope App, search for 5dollardinners and click follow. … [Read more...]

Chicken Noodle Soup

January 9, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

'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...]

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