Bacon. Homemade honey mustard. (Just 1:1 honey and Dijon or yellow mustard.) With some sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese. That is all. (And you're welcome!) :P Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese A quick and easy lunch or dinner! 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy2 Tbsp butter, softened3 Tbsp honey3 Tbsp yellow or Dijon … [Read more...]
Chicken Pineapple Curry
This is one of my favorite 'restaurant meal hacks' or 'copycat' recipes that I've ever made. I make this often...at least twice a month. And that's rare for me to make the same thing twice, that often. We all love it...it has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. And amazing flavors from the bell peppers and the coconut milk and curry powder, of course. AND...it cooks … [Read more...]
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Give your next grilled cheese a kick in the pants with some pizza sauce and skinny toppings. I mean, fillings...they would be fillings if they are inside a grilled cheese. Right? This sandwich....so delicious and an easy way to twist a simple grilled cheese! See the full 31-Minute Dinner Recipe for Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches here! Pin all of our 31 Days of … [Read more...]
Potato Chip Chicken Strips
Better. The best chicken strips I've ever made...maybe!? These homemade chicken strips are so, so, so, so much better than other chicken strips. I think it's the combination of the salty potato chips with the sour cream and paprika based dipping process. Oh, and the fact that the kids made these completely on their own. My oldest son is 10 years old and I'm really working … [Read more...]
Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas
A fresh, light, quick cooking dinner right there my friend. Cook the pasta, toss with ham, chilled peas, a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing and some Parm. Boom, done and delicious! See the complete 31-Minute Dinner Recipe for Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas here! Pin all of our 31 Days of 31-Minute Dinners here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of 31 Minute … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
My boys are goo-goo-ga-ga over these pizza rolls! They love to help me roll them together, so we can have this meal on the table in no time. You can definitely have these on the table in under 20 minutes, start to finish. Add these to your menu for your next family pizza night! Three cheers for fun, quick and tasty! Pepperoni Pizza … [Read more...]
Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas
If quesadillas originated in Italy...I think this would have been the first one ever. Grilled chicken, little tomatoes, some spinach. Choose a cheese and get your quesadillas made. These flavors of Italy make for a delicious quesadilla with a quesadilla blend or mozzarella shredded cheese. If you have some fresh basil in your garden, shred that up with your pizza cutter and … [Read more...]
Why I Keep My Kitchen Counters Clutter-Free
Yes, this is what my kitchen looks like at the end of every day. Every now and again, I'll get a question/email about my kitchen being so clean and I wanted to share how and why I keep my counters cleared off and decluttered. Let's start with the why. Have you ever cleaned up/out your kiddos play space and then just sat and watched them play afterwards? The play is calm … [Read more...]
Chorizo Potato Hash
I've got an amazing, quick and super delicious skillet dinner for you tonight! This really a "brinner" as it's more of a breakfast meal than a dinner meal...so we'll call it a brinner. Brinner is generally quick and this one is colorful, flavorful, packed with protein and veggies. You can serve it as is, or with some ripe, fresh fruit. The cooking method for this meal is … [Read more...]
Ham & Cheese Sliders with Honey Mustard
This just might be the fastest meal in the series. You can have this on the table in minutes...and it's delicious to boot. It's a simple twist on ham and cheese. A homemade honey mustard sauce made with...you guessed it...honey and mustard. Mix up equal parts in a small bowl and start drizzling! Get the kids to help out and dinner is on the table in 10 minutes or less … [Read more...]