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Rhubarb Crisp

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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Rhubarb Dump Cake

July 18, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A magical combination of tart and sweet in this 4-Ingredient Rhubarb Dump Cake Recipe Rhubarb has a bit of a reputation for being a TART.  Like literally. A TARTY, TARTY, TART-TART. They are legit tart. Which is why they are often paired with sweeter fruits like strawberries and other berries.  But for some "purists" - like my mom - rhubarb is meant to be … [Read more...]

Top 3 Episodes in 2022 – The Erin Chase Show

July 16, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Listen to 2022's Top 3 Episodes of the Erin Chase Show Episode #1 - Save Money on Groceries in 2022 Episode #2 - DINNERS THAT COOK THEMSELVES?!  Episode #3 - Freezer to Instant Pot Meals … [Read more...]

Walking Taco Casserole

July 13, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Walking Taco Casserole recipe is for anyone and everyone who loves tacos.  Walking taco casserole is maybe not actually for walking, but it is perfect to make and then walk into a potluck with. It's sure to get that WOW from other guests at the event! This casserole is a play on the beloved walking taco recipes where you toss all the taco fixins' into a … [Read more...]

S’mores Charcuterie Board: Level Up Your Next Bonfire

July 11, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Level Up Your Next Bonfire with This S’mores Charcuterie Board

July 11, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Get the list of foods to make the perfect S'mores Charcuterie Board for your next bonfire night! Make this amazing s'mores charcuterie board for your next bonfire and let all your family and friends make up their own perfect s'more! List of Foods to Include on Your Smore's Charcuterie Board For your smore's charcuterie board, you're going to want a variety of … [Read more...]

Ultimate Fudgy Brownies

July 11, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Level Up Your Next Batch of Brownies by Adding these 2 Ingredients to the Top!  Bake your favorite homemade brownies or box brownie mix. Then right after you pull them out of the oven, you top them with 2 ingredients.  From there you can let them cool...or you can swirl those ingredients together - you can't go wrong either way. And in the end, you'll have … [Read more...]

How to Make ULTIMATE FUDGY BROWNIES: Video

July 10, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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MOST REFRESHING SUMMER DRINK: Copycat Strawberry Dole Whip!

July 10, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Copycat Strawberry Dole Whip

July 10, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

OMG - this is the most refreshing summer drink! Best enjoyed on a super hot summer day - copycat Strawberry Dole Whip is what your summer is missing! I poured cups for all the kids and got an immediate "10 out of 10" from my 12 year old niece!  This is no surprise, given that it's a copycat recipe of a theme-park favorite. It's amazing how just 3 ingredients can … [Read more...]

BEST QUESADILLA RECIPES – Plus How to Cut Them!

July 9, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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