Hello, my friend! I need your thoughts to help us finalize our next meal plan. (Shhh...don't tell anyone but it's being released in August!) If you could take 2 minutes to answer 3 questions for me, then I'd be eternally grateful and might even name the meal plan after you. ;) Take the survey! Many, many thanks! xoxo Erin P.S. If you are new around here, then a … [Read more...]
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
Oh, I've had baked jalapeno poppers a thousand times. (Well, maybe not a thousand, but a LOT.) They are a popular, spicy appetizer here in San Antonio and I love them dearly. I decided to do a grilled version for our 31 Days of Grilled Recipes series. I discovered that the best way to make them on the grill without making a ginormous gooey-mess with the melty cheese, was to … [Read more...]
Grilled BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
If you've seen any of my other BBQ Chicken recipes in the past, you probably know that I have a slight obsession with the BBQ Chicken Pizza from California Pizza Kitchen. (Problem being, that is some expensive pizza!) I adore the flavor combinations of the BBQed chicken, the cilantro, the red onion, and the gouda cheese. It's like a quad-match in food heaven. (At least my … [Read more...]
Grilled Inside Out Cheeseburgers
Yup, that would be cheese inside of the burger patty. This is such a super fun way to change up your next burger night! Give it a whirl, and let me know what you think! See the full Grilling Recipe for Grilled Inside Out Cheeseburgers here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Grilling Recipes here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Skillet Dinners on Pinterest. Erin's … [Read more...]
Grilled Plums & Apricots
Want a great and healthful new dessert that you can cook on the grill this summer? Look no further...this grilled apricots & plus is marvelous! (And you need to make it with your next cookout!) It works with any 'stone fruit,' but I chose to use apricots and plums because that what was on sale. Peaches would be great too! All you have to do is remove the seed from … [Read more...]
Grilled Eggplant Panini with Rosemary-Garlic Aioli
If you've never made your own aioli sauce, you must now. If you're not sure what aioli sauce is, it's mayonnaise and garlic. (Lots of garlic in mine!) And some fresh herbs. And maybe a little lemon. It can be made with many different flavors with the mayo-garlic foundation. This grilled panini is outstanding...from the grilled veggies to the grilled bread to the perfect … [Read more...]
Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Holy grill marks. I love me a good chop, or steak, or piece of chicken with a solid grill mark. It means the heat was high and perfect for searing in all the delicious juices and cooking to perfection. These pork chops require a good soaking (translation: marinating!) and then a few minutes on each side over the direct heat on the grill to get that sear in, and then moved … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich
Who knew making a homemade ice cream sandwich could be so simple! I've teamed up with Dollar General and CHIPS AHOY! to show you just how easy it is to make your own ice cream sandwiches at home! It's time we take chocolate chip cookies to a new level of summer-food fun! It looks like this... CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream CHIPS AHOY! … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Ohhh...I adore Tzatziki sauce. It  very well could be my favorite dipping sauce. I think what I love about it is how light and fresh it tastes and the little Greek flare that it gives to the food. A few years back, I hosted a "Kebab Potluck" where everyone brought their own kebabs and we grilled out and had a lovely evening of fun and conversation. This recipe is a simple … [Read more...]
12 Summer Freezer Friendly Meals for $70 – Meal Plan Using Ingredients from Aldi
Looking for a simple dinner solution to get through the rest of the summer? Here is a brand new set of freezer-friendly meals using ingredients from Aldi! Put together 12 meals in about an hour, and it'll cost less than $70. The heat is upon us and the last thing you want to be doing is heating up the kitchen everyday. The less time I have to spend thinking about and … [Read more...]