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100 Days of Summer Freezer Meals with MyFreezEasy

May 1, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Looking for a simple dinner solution to get you through the summer? In the past we've done 31 Days series about different kinds of meals and recipes. And if you loved those series, you will DOUBLE LOVE this from MyFreezEasy!  MyFreezEasy.com is my freezer cooking program and it's designed and set up to help make the dinner hour smoother and easier. Before I lose you, I … [Read more...]

How to Flat Freeze Bacon

April 30, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Ever buy a package of bacon that was just more than you needed? (I know, kinda seems silly right?!) Well - what do you do with the extra bacon that you don't use for that meal. (Again, seems like you wouldn't have extra bacon.) But when you do.......like that time I received 6 lbs. of bacon in my Savory Butcher sampler box?! I had extra - almost 4 lbs. … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Pork Chops

April 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Melty cheese on top of delicious garlicky chops! YES, PLEASE!!!! **See note in the directions for making multiple layers inside the IP!  Helpful Instant Pot Resources Electric Pressure Cooking 101 - Online Class Which Instant Pot is Right for Me? Instant Pot Recipes on $5 Dinners Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Pork Chops The name says it all! … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole

April 24, 2019 by Seema Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole - A Vegetarian Twist on a Favorite Mexican Soup!

Y'all! It's a vegetarian version of a traditional Mexican soup, made with spices like chili powder and oregano, poblano peppers, and hominy corn. And it's SO SO SO SO SO GOOD!  I adore 'cheap and filling meals' like this one.  I'm often asked "how are you planning on feeding 4 teenage boys on a budget" - and the answer generally involves something along … [Read more...]

Do you struggle to get dinner on the table every night?

April 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

  Oh, dinner. It’s an every night thing. Those precious creatures that live in your home like to eat every. single. night?! It’s stressful. It’s time consuming. It makes you need a nap just thinking about it. Amiright? The struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be… Did you navigate your way to the bottom of the tree? Yes, the tree. It’s that beautiful … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Chickpea Beef Chili

April 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

STRETCHHHHHHHHHHH!  I love to stretch protein, as far as I can!  And that's why I love to combine meat proteins and plant proteins - like beans and chickpeas.  Chickpeas make a great and hearty addition to any beef based chili and this one is a family favorite. Plus, I adore how the Instant Pot "infuses flavor" so deeply - by the way it uses heat and … [Read more...]

Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon

April 17, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Fantastical. Yes, you read that right - FANTASTICAL. It's more than fantastic, so I made up "fantastical." As in...fantastical combination of flavors that coat and steam-cook the salmon in the foil pack. I adore "foil packs" and you will be seeing more of them over the coming weeks and months. They are great for the grill in the summer, but also the oven in the … [Read more...]

17 Recipes That Call for Leftover Easter Ham

April 17, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

Easter. The Cross. The Resurrection. Family. Worship. Celebration. Food. Ham. Potatoes. Asparagus. Carrots. Pies. Puddings. Cheesecake. I can almost taste that delicious, sweet, salty, perfectly baked ham.  Can't you? I love gathering around the table. I love gathering around the table with family. I love gathering around the table with family and catching … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast

April 11, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Adore this sweet and tangy sauce that cooks on top of the pork roast in the electric pressure cooker. Pair with your favorite mashed potatoes and veggies for amazing meal! Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast The perfect holiday dinner that's not a holiday dinner - enjoy! 2 lb. pork shoulder roast or pork tenderloin1 cup hot waterSalt and … [Read more...]

Lemon-Tarragon Cod

April 8, 2019 by Seema Leave a Comment

This simple yet powerfully flavored sauce, that marinates and coats this mild fish, is next level. It brightens the cod fillets and will make for your next enjoyable dinner!!  Lemon-Tarragon Cod Lemon and tarragon pair perfectly on this white fish dish! 4 4 oz. cod filletsSalt and pepper4 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp … [Read more...]

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