Lasagna can be so tedious and time consuming to put together. What if I told you that you could get all the same flavors and tastes all mixed together and have it on the table in 30 minutes? Yep, totally possible. No need to pre-cook noodles. Or use multiple dishes. You can get it all made together in a skillet! BOOM! You've got to check out this recipe, if anything … [Read more...]
20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals for $160 – 3rd Edition is Here, Just in Time for Busy Back-to-School Season
Have you ever wished you could make enough dinners to last a month in less than 2 hours, and then let dinner cook itself in the slow cooker while you go about your busy day? Let me introduce you to the newest meal plan in the series… With the busy back to school season upon us, I’m here to equip you with a game plan for the dinner hour as you head into these … [Read more...]
Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese
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...]