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    13 “Dinner Shortcuts” Using Frozen Foods from Costco

    April 13, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    ALL THINGS COSTCO! Here are my 13 "Dinner Shortcuts" Using Frozen Foods from Costco..  Y'all know I love my freezer meals!  I love them so much that I created another website and web app that allows you to pick the best recipes to make freezer meals in your kitchen - using bulk ingredients from the warehouse store...or any grocery store.  I make 2-3 … [Read more...]

    VIDEO: How to Cook Homemade Mac & Cheese

    April 12, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    How to Cook Homemade Mac & Cheese: Battle - Stovetop vs. Instant Pot! It’s a cheesy love affair! But which cooking method will you fall in love with?! Learn the differences between cooking macaroni and cheese in the Instant Pot vs. Stovetop. Either way you cook it, you’ll end up with an elbow of macaroni perfection! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like … [Read more...]

    What’s Trending on Instagram

    April 10, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Are you following me over on Instagram? I have a fun community over there where I share a lot of Reels demonstrating cooking hacks and cooking tips. Which insta are you following? I thought it would be fun to share what photos, reels, and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites.  Are you following all of our accounts? … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos

    April 5, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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    Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos are slow cooked to perfection! A must-try for your next Taco Tuesday meal!   This is probably one of my family's favorite taco recipes. And it's a go-to for me, because it's SO EASY. It's just a lovely combo of flavors that makes for a delightful taco! P.S. Use warmed corn tortillas for “street tacos” and gluten-free version of … [Read more...]

    VIDEO: How to Cook Dried Pasta

    April 5, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Learn all the PASTAbilities & Hacks for Cooking Different Dried Pasta! Mushy pasta got you down?! Say goodbye to overcooked pasta! Erin Chase is teaching how to cook dried pasta - from small shells to long noodles. Also, she’ll show you how to make the perfect “pasta skillet” every time. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & … [Read more...]

    Muffin Tin Brookies

    April 3, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    You'll have "BROOKIES" for days with these muffin tin cookie-brownies, also known as BROOKIES!  Every now and again I pop into Trader Joe's to pick up some goodies for myself or the boys. (If you have not tried their Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese...RUN AND GET IT.)  They have "brookies" that are just delightful and I have to resist the urge to pick up a box, … [Read more...]

    Alfredo Tortellini Bake

    March 30, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    You really can't go wrong with cheese and pasta. Those Italians really know how to work these 2 powerful ingredients together! I want to fill you in on a little secret...you don't need to pre-boil tortellinis or ravioli when you bake it like this. You don't. You do need to add some screaming hot water to the dish before you add all the other ingredients. And by screaming … [Read more...]

    VIRAL: Beef Ravioli Bake

    March 29, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    I think Ravioli Bakes might be my new favorite dinner. I don't know why...they just seem so easy. Well, they are easy. The ravioli doesn't take any pre-cooking. You just add it into the dish, pour the sauce (in this case a beefy-spaghetti sauce) over the top, then pile on as much cheese as your waistline can handle. ;) Then, bake. And you end up with this. Now, there … [Read more...]

    COPYCAT: Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches

    March 27, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    How to Make Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches at Home + a Price Comparison and Breakdown I love me some Chick-Fil-A. Like a lot.  It's definitely our family's #1 fast food spot.  But as inflation has dragged on...and alllllll food costs have gone up... I'm looking for any way I can to save money on dinners for my family.  This is my latest "hack" -  Buy … [Read more...]

    The 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast

    March 26, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    My go-to weeknight "one dish dinner"...introducing "3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast"...   Slow Cooker 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast It's beef roast with 3 veggies and 3 packets! 3 lb beef chuck roastSalt and pepper1 small white onion (diced)12 oz bag baby carrots2 lbs bag baby potatoes (or small gold potatoes)1 oz packet ranch dressing mix1 oz packet … [Read more...]

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