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Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken

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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pretzel Bars

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

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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...]

VIDEO: How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs without the Peely Mess!

March 22, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Adios Hard to Peel Eggs! How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs Without the Peel-y Mess! The BATTLE between Instant Pot Hard Cooked Eggs & Boil-Ice Bath Hard Boiled Eggs is ON! Which is best - find how here! Then, with the hard boiled eggs, Erin whips up a quick Zesty Egg Salad for lunch! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 … [Read more...]

Homemade Pizza Sauce

March 15, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is my go-to homemade pizza sauce that calls for tomatoes plus ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Homemade Pizza Sauce - Recipes to Try  Pizza Tortellini Bake  Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake Instant Pot Pizza Pasta Garlic Bread Pizza Grilled Cheese Pizza Bagels VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce Coming … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets

March 15, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets! Omelets can be tricky to master on the stovetop, so why not make the perfect one in the oven. Erin walks you through the process of making the perfectly fluffy oven baked omelet with sausage and veggies. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make … [Read more...]

Spring Dessert Cups for Easter

March 13, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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These Spring Dessert Cups are the perfect treat for Easter celebrations!   How to Make Spring Dessert Cups for Easter: Set out all of your dessert cups on a baking sheet.     Preparing the layers: For each layer you will use: 1- 3-oz gelatin package, ¾ cup boiling water, ⅓ cup of yogurt and ¼ cup milk. Using 5 medium bowls (one for each color) … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg! Food Network star calls Erin’s fried egg “cooked to perfection” on the Big Bad Budget Battle Show. Learn Erin’s tips and tricks for making the perfect fried egg, plus an easy Caesar Salad with fried eggs. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make a … [Read more...]

Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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Make Perfectly Cooked Risotto Every Time with this Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto Recipe! Risotto, risotto, why are you so hard to make though? If you get frustrated when making this tasty dish, I would like to introduce you to the Instant Pot method. It's a GAME CHANGER, my friend! The best part is, this way of cooking risotto cancels out that dreaded part of … [Read more...]

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