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Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pretzel Bars

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

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Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles

December 19, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

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...]

Homemade Almond & Pecan Toffee

December 18, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Got a gluten free friend who is addicted to "Christmas Crack" but can't have it because it uses saltine crackers? Or are you trying to eliminate grains or gluten but still want your favorite holiday treat? Here's a simple and easy recipe that is loaded with sweet and salty crunch that is completely grain and gluten free. (Please note, it is does contain tree nuts and … [Read more...]

Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks

December 17, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Grab the kids and get to making a mess and fun memories, as you prepare these simple and tasty treats for family, friends, neighbors, teachers, etc... See the complete recipe for Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on Pinterest. Erin’s Personal … [Read more...]

Turtle Brownies

December 16, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Turtle Brownies from 5DollarDinners.com

Go ahead...take a lick of that caramel sauce that's dripping down the mug. No one will judge. At least I won't...because I was doing the same thing! (hehehe) These bad-boy-brownies are divine. They have all the right flavors, textures and they are simply perfect! The creaminess and sweetness from the caramel sauce with the chocolate-y brownies with a little crunch from the … [Read more...]

Ham with Sherry Glaze

December 15, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

There is so much in this photo that you can't see. What you can't see is the years of memories of having holiday meals with my mom on her china. (That's her gorgeous blue pattern above.) Even though she was born in the northern US, she's a southern girl at heart and always serves holiday meals on her china. But it's not a secret that she's not the best cook. Actually, … [Read more...]

Frosty’s Fudge

December 15, 2015 by Jenn K 1 Comment

If Frosty melted and had to end up in a fudge, it would look like this. Well, not really.  But load in your favorite fudge with some marshmallows and you've got Frosty Fudge! I love how this fudge and the marshmallows work together...meaning the fudge is so dense and creamy and with each bite you get a fluffy, airy marshmallow to balance out the fudge! If you're looking … [Read more...]

Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies

December 14, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Change up the colors in these Peanut Butter Monster Cookies to make them work with any holiday! How can you go wrong with ginormous cookies? Specifically, ginormous peanut butter cookies...that are loaded with holiday M&Ms, broken pretzels, and more! These babies literally melt in your mouth... Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies A monster amount of … [Read more...]

Easy Cashew Bark

December 13, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Denise's Easy Cashew Bark

2 INGREDIENTS. That.is.all. This is the perfect combo of sweet & salty...and creamy & crunchy! A must make this holiday season! See the complete recipe for Easy Cashew Bark here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on Pinterest. Erin’s Personal Recommendations for … [Read more...]

Mexican Cocoa Fudge

December 12, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

There are 2 secret ingredients in this fudge. The first: you can probably guess from the photo. The second: gives this sweet, creamy fudge the perfect "kick." Find out what they are... See the complete recipe for Mexican Cocoa Fudge here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats … [Read more...]

German Chocolate Fudge

December 11, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I made this fudge for my husband. In a feeble attempt to "fatten him up" a little ;) The man has the highest metabolism of anyone I know and somehow manages to maintain a nice physique without working out a ton, and eating whatever he wants. I've asked him several times if we could trade metabolisms...too bad that's not possible!!! Anyways, it's been an inside (now … [Read more...]

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