Let me teach your kids how to cook - because having it come from someone besides mom & dad makes all the difference! That's right - there won't be a "power struggle" when I'm teaching your kids...from my kitchen into your kitchen. I want to turn your kid into a WHIS-KID! Get it – see what I did there. We are going to WHISK UP CONFIDENCE and CREATIVITY in the … [Read more...]
Video: 2 Dinners, 1 Rotisserie Chicken – Tuscan Chicken Pasta & Oven Chicken Tacos
Need New Recipes for Rotisserie Chicken? We have TWO Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes Made from ONE Rotisserie Chicken! Get the best bang for your buck with that rotisserie chicken!! We can even promise that it won't feel like you're eating the same meal twice. Please take special note of my oven tacos hack. All hacks are pretty cool, but a taco hack is extra … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
If you love all things pumpkin, you need to try these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies! ***UPDATE: It seems that the Pumpkin Filled Morsels Featured in this recipe are no longer available online or in stores. Please consider these as an alternative. Get an extra dose of pumpkin spice, in ooey-gooey cookie form. In the crazy-popular, seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte drink, … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Mocha Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
White Chocolate Mocha Cookies! Possibly better than the drink! What happens when you combine the flavors of a delicious coffee drink with fresh baked cookies? Nothing short of amazing. Check out this recipe in our Starbucks Drink Cookie Series! Ah, espresso. It smells good. It makes your heart happy. Just like a cookie. So, we decided to combine the best of both … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Frappuccino Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
Cinnamon Frappuccino Cookies are likely to be your new favorite treat! These cookies are packed with cinnamon and espresso flavor! Imagine the perfect cookie dough. And then imagine that it's bombarded with the flavors of your favorite coffee shop drink! Yes, dreams do come true - because today we have Cinnamon Frappuccino Cookies and they just might be the … [Read more...]
Unicorn Frappuccino Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
Unicorn Frappuccino Cookies put the FUN in funfetti! Espresso morsels, white chocolate chips, and the lovely funfetti morsels make these cookies delightful! Unicorn Frappuccino Cookies are perfection with a little bit of magic sprinkled in, just like the coffee drink! Espresso morsels are essential for these. So, go find some at your local grocery store! Add white … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookies Series
Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies are what cookie dreams are made of. Sweet caramel. Roasty espresso. Hint of salt. These might be my favorite in this series. Because toffee. And because of the salt sprinkled lightly on top of each of these Salted Caramel Mocha cookies. Espresso morsels are essential here. They are what make it resemble the drink! Without … [Read more...]
“Pink Drink” Fudge – Starbucks Coffee Drink Series
Pink Drink Fudge is inspired by the beautiful drink from your favorite coffee shop! Creamy, packed with strawberries with a hint of coconut! This Pink Drink Fudge is seriously creamy. It's packed with tart strawberries that are perfectly complemented with hints of coconut - just like the beloved Starbucks drink! Melt, mix, and then set in the fridge. Just a few … [Read more...]
The 12th Anniversary-Birthday Sale!!!
That's right - $5 Dinners turns 12 this weekend. It was August 22, 2008 that the first ever post was shared here on the website. And we've come a LONG LONG LONG LONG way since then! It has been a joy and privilege to get to spend the evenings with you at your dinner table over the years. And to get to speak encouragement and knowledge into your world and … [Read more...]
Cheesy Beef Quesadillas
Cheesy Beef Quesadillas are the cheesiest and most delicious weeknight meal! We love an easy meal around here, and this is one of our favorites! We are just making some perfectly seasoned ground beef, then snuggling it inside a flour tortilla with some shredded cheese. (Level up the flavor by using a combination of cheeses!) I'm all about cooking smarter, not harder … [Read more...]