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Lemon Pretzel Bars

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Amazon Black Friday Week: 2024

November 25, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Black Friday Week Deals for 2024 are HERE!  Friend!  We have curated the best products and hottest deals for you here. We will keep this page updated throughout the Amazon Black Friday Week Deals.  You do have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of these prices. If you are not yet a member, you can learn more here.  Tap on the … [Read more...]

COPYCAT Chick-Fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich

November 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You won't know the difference with this copycat Chick-Fil-A sandwich! Make this when you want your fave seasonal sandwich and it's not longer available in the restaurant... This sandwich is only available to purchase for 2 months out of the year!  Now, you can make it at home when it's not available in the restaurant.  This is as close to perfect as I can get … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash: HOLIDAY SIDE DISH

November 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY SIDE DISH: Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Roasted in a Maple Mustard Dressing, then Topped with Feta, Cranberries and Bacon Enjoy! Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Side Dish The most magical side dish with the perfect combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy! 12 oz. bag fresh Brussels sprouts (halved)1 … [Read more...]

Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes

November 6, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes     Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes is a flavorful dish where tender cod filets are baked to perfection with a tangy balsamic tomato topping. Enjoy! 4 4 oz. cod filetsSalt and pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp dried basilSide: saladSide: … [Read more...]

Nashville Hot Chicken – Slow Cooker, Instant Pot & Grilled

November 5, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The EASIEST TWIST for the TRENDY and VIRAL Nashville Hot Chicken! (Yes, I Know It's Supposed to be Fried!)  Friend.  I love a good fried chicken.  But not in the middle of a busy week.  I have zero time for the setting up of all the things and the frying and waiting.  So... I decided to take a swing at the Nashville Hot Chicken … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

November 4, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

An easy crust-less pumpkin pie for your holiday gatherings! This "dump cake" can also be made gluten-free using a gluten-free spice cake or spice muffin mix. We love Dump Cakes around here! So much so that we've shared the "formula" for making any dump cake.  This Pumpkin Pie Dump cake is a bit different because we want the pumpkin layer underneath to be more "pie … [Read more...]

Stack the Savings on Your Holiday Baking + Mini Pumpkin Pies with Gingerbread “Dust”

November 1, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

STACK THE SAVINGS at Dollar General: Save big on holiday baking ingredients and supplies when you shop the amazing bundles + combine them with the $5 off $25 coupon on Saturdays!  As you start to sketch out your holiday baking plan, I want you to add Dollar General to your list of stores to check for great prices on holiday ingredients. One of my go-to places for … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

October 30, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

The Ultimate List of Budget Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes! It's just a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving!  Have you figured out your menu yet?   While I do love turkey, I think sometimes my favorite part of the feast is all of the delicious side dishes!   Here are some of our favorite budget friendly side dish recipes for you to consider for your menu... … [Read more...]

Deck the Freezer Party – Recipes & RSVP HERE!!

October 17, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Holiday To-Do List Already Starting to Stress You Out?! What if you could prep SIX 5-Ingredient freezer meals in 30 minutes...before the holiday chaos begins?!? I'm Erin Chase and I'm here to show you how...   Join me the week of NOVEMBER 1st for a few days of tips and tricks that will help you breeze through this meal prep! Each day throughout the Deck … [Read more...]

Halloween Finger Foods

October 16, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Halloween Finger Foods are Perfect for Trick-or-Treat Night!     … [Read more...]

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