The Cinnamon Chips in These Pumpkin Blondies Really Take Them to Level of PERFECT I'm conflicted on what to call these. Here's why... They are like brownies (because they are gooey-yet-cakey)... But really, they are more like blondies (because they have no chocolate or cocoa to give them a darker color)... But then, why not "orangies" (because they really show off the … [Read more...]
Best Pumpkin Spice Recipes on $5 Dinners
A Roundup of the Best Pumpkin Spice Recipes on $5 Dinners - from fudge to muffins to quick bread to spice mix! Here are the best Pumpkin Spice recipes that we have here on the $5 Dinners blog - pulled together for you into one place. Choose one (or four!) to make this Fall for you and your people. :) … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Use Paper Towels & What I Use Instead
This is why I stopped buying paper towels + my favorite paper towel alternative When I started to get serious about my money saving journey, I took a look at every single area of the grocery store. I had figured out the "$5 Dinners concept" and how to work with food. But I needed to take it into household, cleaning and toiletries. I wanted and needed (still do today!) … [Read more...]
Erin’s Recipes from Big Bad Budget Battle
Get the Recipes Erin Cooked on Food Network's Big Bad Budget Battle WELCOME to my Big Bad Budget Battle Besties! I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to connect with you and further help you on your journey to spending less money on groceries and cooking well on a budget. I am beyond tickled by the concept of the show, the opportunity to compete on the show, and … [Read more...]
Skillet Creamy Corn
A delightfully, nutty side dish using corn on the cob and some staples from the fridge and pantry! I whipped together this yummy corn side dish on the fly, to go with the Oven Tacos that I prepared on Big Bad Budget Battle show on Food Network. The challenge was to cook something from my hometown and I immediately flash-backed to the "taco truck tour" that I … [Read more...]
Birthday Cake Blossom Cookies
A Fun, Colorful Twist on Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Using the Birthday Confetti Kisses! When I saw these "birthday cake confetti" Kisses at the store, I instantly knew that I would make them for the $5 Dinners 14th Birthday Party!!! It was an easy "oh, these would be great with a sugar cookie base," instead of a peanut butter cookie base like the traditional … [Read more...]
Apple Spice Dump Cake
This 3-Ingredient Apple Spice Dump Cake will be your go-to dessert this fall! All you need is 3-ingredients and you have an entire pan of dump cake ready to wow your family and friends. Most dump cakes call for white or yellow cake mix, but for this one you will use the spice cake mix. The spices mixed into the flour blend are PERFECT COMPLEMENT to the apple … [Read more...]
Erin to Compete on Food Network’s Big Bad Budget Battle!
Watch Erin Compete Against 2 Amazing Home Chefs on the New Food Network Show Big Bad Budget Battle Join me on Tuesday, August 23rd at 10 EST/9 CST for an online virtual watch party! I will be competing on the new Food Network show Big Bad Budget Battle, hosted by Ree Drummond. I can't share much yet...but I can tell you it was equally exhilarating as it was … [Read more...]
Super Quick Dinners for Nights When Everyone Has Activities and Practices
A great list of super quick dinners that you can have on the table in less time it would take to sit in the drive thru lane! With the hustle and frenzy of back to school season and starting up the activities, practices and events, the calendar looks quite frightful. It seems that we have something pressing every night of the week, despite my best efforts to keep … [Read more...]
How to Layer Ingredients for the Perfect Mason Jar Salad
VIDEO: How to Make the Perfect Mason Jar Salads … [Read more...]