Sometimes it just takes a slight twist to a cooking method, and a simple ingredient addition to really dress up a meal or a side dish. And this Pesto Pilaf is just that... This recipe has a list of simple (and inexpensive ingredients!) and is a great way to use up any extra pesto, or a good excuse to buy pesto (I LOVE ME SOME PESTO....both the homemade variety and the store … [Read more...]
31 Days of Skillet Dinners
Skillet dinners are easy to prepare, dinner can be ready and on the table in 20-30 minutes, and they can almost all be one dish dinners that include the protein, starch, and veggie all in one dish. Check out the recipes featured in our Skillet Dinners series!! Tips & Tricks for Skillet Cooking: Invest in a good skillet. You want one with a good tight fitting lid, and … [Read more...]
Keto Steak Fajitas
LOW CARB ALERT! If you're eating low carb, wanting to eat Keto, check out this amazing recipe. (Of course, you can swap the cauliflower rice for brown rice or tortillas for a "regular" meal. Other ingredients are all ketogenic diet friendly!) Saute the peppers in onions in large skillet or Dutch oven. Then set aside. Saute beef with garlic and … [Read more...]
Baked Pears with Oats and Almonds
A yummy, hearty (and not too sweet!) treat to enjoy this fall! I'm seeing apples and pears on sale in my stores, and I imagine you're seeing the same in yours. Get fun and creative with apples and/or pears with this easy dessert! My guess is that you've already got all the ingredients on hands, and you just need to grab some pears. (You can make the exact same thing with … [Read more...]
6 Frugal Ways to “Automate Your Life”
How many times do you wake up and think “man it would be nice if that task would just take care of itself?” Or lay in bed wondering how you're going to get it all done. Sometimes you need to work smarter...not harder. This is my motto in life and in business. (Side note: if you were able to peek under the hoods of our businesses and see the automation that's set up to keep … [Read more...]
Football Cupcakes
Make a batch of these adorable football cupcakes for your next watching party, neighborhood block party, or tailgate! These football cupcakes are a delightful and fun treat for your next pigskin party! We're getting clever with tootsie rolls, and here's how it goes... Once cupcakes are baked and cooled, spread on the chocolate frosting first. Then melt … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Grocery Delivery
Chances are that you have seen new ads for grocery delivery and pickup services at your local grocery store. As the fast paced lifestyle of many busy people continues. These pickup and delivery services allow you to create a shopping list on their website or app, and then a personal shopper goes into the store and picks out your items. Depending on the service, you can buzz … [Read more...]
Baked Creamy Italian Chicken
Oh my heavens....this amazing creamy topping is glazed right onto the chicken while it bakes. And when it's time to eat, you take a bite of the chicken with the creamy glaze and WHOA. Such a simple and delicious chicken meal! Get it added to your next meal plan or freezer meal prep day!!! (Get the freezer-friendly instructions on MyFreezEasy!) Baked Creamy Italian … [Read more...]
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch Chicken is a super popular Tex-Mex-y type casserole. It's named after the King Ranch in south Texas, one of the largest ranches in the U.S. And while it's named after the King Ranch, it's an mystery as to how this dish was connected to King Ranch and why it inherited it's name. We've shared other King Ranch-flavored recipes here on $5 Dinners in the past … [Read more...]
31 Days of Kid Friendly Recipes
I've been dying to share this 31 days series with you...because we're all about Kid Friendly food this month! But before we get to the recipes (below!), we need to talk about what "kid-friendly" means? Does it mean boring, bland, white and yellow food? Does it mean tasteless food? NO and NO. Kid-friendly is hard to define because kids go through several phases - one … [Read more...]