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Southwest Macaroni ‘n Cheese

October 11, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

Southwest Mac N Cheese | 5DollarDinners.com

This is a creamy, creamy and delicious version of mac n cheese with a little zip and zest mixed in! Balance the zip and zest with some black beans and corn and you've got the perfect one dish dinner! So many homemade mac 'n cheese recipes call for making your own cheese sauce. This can be intimidating, I know. Which is why I created this recipe for you...no homemade cheese … [Read more...]

Homemade Freezer Friendly Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

October 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

Our family loves pizza. Even the dairy free kids. (They get special cheese.) There is just something about pizza. The crust, the sweeter sauce, the cheese, the flavor explosions from the toppings. Or maybe this Americanized Italian food somehow transports us to a world across the ocean to the boot shaped country...and we dream and long for a vacation or trip there. {Oh … [Read more...]

Freezing Herbs & Homemade Spice Mixes

October 9, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

How to Freeze Fresh Herbs | 5DollarDinners.com

SO. It's getting towards the end of the growing season and it's time to think about what to do with your fresh herbs from the garden. Of course, if you have the right space in your house, you could bring them inside and keep them growing. Or you could get them into the freezer...so that you can have a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce with basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano (or … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Sweet & Savory Breakfast Muffins

October 8, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

sweet and savory sausage breakfast muffins

Having a stash of goodies is essential for making it through busy weeknights and weekday mornings! I love having breakfast muffins in the freezer for a quick 'grab n go' breakfast. I recently heard a stat from a trusted source that the average American spends 7 minutes on breakfast. All parts of breakfast...preparing it, cooking it (or not!), eating it. 7 minutes. That's … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches

October 8, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches | 5DollarDinners.com

Busy weeknight dinners just got a cheesy makeover! Not like a silly, cheesy makeover...complete with funny props and faces from a photo booth. Like a CHEESE-y makeover. As in queso blanco and cream cheese makeover. Start these in the morning before a busy day, then come home in time to shred the chicken, mix in the cheese and serve them up...then sit back, relax and … [Read more...]

Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas

October 7, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Creamy Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas | 5DollarDinners.com

These enchiladas will knock your socks off...literally. They are so delicious and so easy to prepare. (Especially if you have shredded chicken prepared in the freezer. In fact, I think I'm going to rearrange the meal plan I've written up for our family this week and add these to it! Because I know that every plate at our table will be polished, perhaps licked clean! Give them a … [Read more...]

21 Gluten Free Freezer Meals for $150 That Will Rock Your Gluten Free World

October 6, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

Gluten Free 21 Meals from Costco Freezer Edition | 5DollarDinners.com

Friend. Can we chat for a minute?! I am completely blown away by how much you love these plans. Seriously, THANK YOU for sharing these plans, emailing me about your experiences, sharing on Instagram and Facebook and for whatever way you spread the word about these meal plans. I'm filled with gratitude and will continue to work hard to provide great meal plans for … [Read more...]

21 Freezer Meals for $150 That Will Rock Your Palate and Make Your Wallet Smile

October 6, 2014 by Jenn K 48 Comments

21 Freezer Cooking Meals from Costco for $150 | 5DollarDinners.com

Friend. Can we chat for a minute?! I am completely blown away by how much you love these meal plans. Seriously, THANK YOU for sharing these plans with your family and friends, emailing me, sharing on Instagram and Facebook and for whatever way you spread the word about these meal plans. I'm filled with gratitude and will continue to work hard to provide great meal plans … [Read more...]

Zucchini Meatballs

October 5, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

In addition to cooked, shredded chicken and spaghetti sauces, I also love having meatballs on hand in the freezer. I generally freeze them before I cook them, so that I can decide later if I want to bake them or saute them and cook with the sauce in a skillet. Meatballs freeze really well and I love knowing that there is a fun and delicious meal waiting for my boys in the … [Read more...]

Cookie Dough

October 4, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Freezing Cookie Dough | 5DollarDinners.com

If you have any self-control and have the superpower ability to not eat all the cookie dough right out of the bowl, then this is a great trick for you! Afternoons at my house are hectic, chaotic, much like a circus. I like to keep cookie dough in the freezer for a quick, easy treat to make for the boys in the afternoons. It's not difficult to get my older boys to get the dough … [Read more...]

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