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Pizza Tortellini Bake

February 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pizza Tortellini Bake: The Ultimate Easy & Cheesy, Dump & Bake Comfort Food This Pizza Tortellini Bake combines cheesy, tender tortellini with classic pizza flavors for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. You can toss in your favorite "toppings" to be mixed in with the sauce and pasta. Loaded with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, it’s an … [Read more...]

Shepherd’s Pie Nachos

February 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ultimate Comfort Food MASHUP: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients with a TexMex Nachos Twist Shepherd’s Pie Nachos combine the hearty flavors of a classic shepherd’s pie with the crispy crunch of tortilla chips, creating the ultimate comfort food mashup. Topped with savory ground beef and corn, melted cheese, a dollop mashed potatoes, and a touch of sour cream - these nachos … [Read more...]

Garlic Beef Bites with Baby Potatoes

February 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Garlic Beef Bites with Baby Potatoes These tender, slow cooked steak pieces and baby potatoes are smothered in a gorgeous garlic cream sauce - it’s perfect for an easy and quick yet indulgent weeknight meal.   Garlic Beef Bites with Baby Potatoes These tender, slow cooked steak pieces and baby potatoes are smothered in a gorgeous garlic cream sauce - it’s … [Read more...]

Rainbow Chicken Curry

February 5, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Curry Formula! Make A Perfect Curry Dinner at Home Every Time! Halfway through filming this new video (below!) for making the perfect curry at home...using my secret "formula" of sorts...this Rainbow Curry came to be. I lifted the ladle full of this magical soup and it was so colorful... Hence, the Rainbow in the name. With some shaved blue corn kernals and … [Read more...]

Honey Garlic Shrimp

February 5, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

honey garlic shrimp freezer friendly

Honey Garlic Shrimp - Freezer Friendly Recipe Honey Garlic Shrimp Enjoy this delectable shrimp sautéed in a sticky-sweet sauce made of garlic and honey. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and pairs well with rice or noodles. 2 lbs. peeled deveined shrimp2 small lemonsSalt and pepper1/2 cup honey3 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp olive … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Taco Hashbrown Bake

February 4, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It's the Slow Cooker Version of The Cult Favorite Taco Hashbrown Bake The Hashbrown Beef Bake is a $5 Dinners cult favorite and it's so easy to mix and match both flavors and cooking styles. And that's what is happening with these Slow Cooker Taco Hashbrowns.  First off, this was polished off. Not a speck leftover. (Which I'm kinda bummed about because I wanted more … [Read more...]

Pork Chops with Apples & Onions

January 29, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Freezer Friendly Pork Chops with Apples & Onions Pork Chops with Apples & Onions Savor the delightful harmony of flavors in this Pork Chops with Apples & Onions recipe. Enjoy! 4 boneless pork chops1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp pepper1/2 tsp salt2 small red apples1 small red onionSide: mashed potatoesSide: veggies Place the pork chops into the … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

January 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Chicken Bites with Sweet Potatoes: A Simple, Flavorful One-Pan Dinner That Everyone Will Adore This wholesome, one-pan meal combines tender, seasoned chicken bites with caramelized sweet potatoes and red onions. If you're looking for an easy dinner to prepare that's packed with flavor, you'll want to save or print this perfect weeknight … [Read more...]

Beef Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

January 21, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comfort Food with a Luxurious Twist! Save the Recipe for this Rich and Savory Dinner That's Ready in Under 30 Minutes! This Beef pasta with garlic cream sauce is an indulgent dish featuring hearty beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This dinner is so easy to make - it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or special occasions! VIDEO: How to … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

January 20, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken: A Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Meal Made Easy! Sheet pan Greek chicken is a vibrant, all-in-one meal featuring juicy, herb-marinated chicken, roasted veggies paired with tangy feta. This dinner is bursting with all the Mediterranean flavors. It's easy to prep for a busy weeknight and healthy family dinner!  VIDEO: How to Cook Sheet Pan … [Read more...]

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