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    What’s Trending on Instagram

    September 9, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Are you following me over on Instagram? I have a fun community over there where I share a lot of Reels demonstrating cooking hacks and cooking tips. Which insta are you following? I thought it would be fun to share what photos, reels, and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites.  Are you following all of our accounts? … [Read more...]

    How to Feed Your Family this Summer

    May 17, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    This is your SUMMER HQ for all the stress-free ways to feed your family on a budget! SUMMER MEAL PLANS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN SUMMER FREEZER RECIPES   BEST $5 DINNERS SUMMER RECIPES   … [Read more...]

    13 “Dinner Shortcuts” Using Frozen Foods from Costco

    April 13, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    ALL THINGS COSTCO! Here are my 13 "Dinner Shortcuts" Using Frozen Foods from Costco..  Y'all know I love my freezer meals!  I love them so much that I created another website and web app that allows you to pick the best recipes to make freezer meals in your kitchen - using bulk ingredients from the warehouse store...or any grocery store.  I make 2-3 … [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...]

    VIDEO: How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs

    March 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Learn the Secret to Making the Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs! Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs with Erin Chase. She’s cooking up a Poblano Breakfast Scramble and spilling all the secrets for making the best-ever scrambled eggs. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! VIDEO: How to Make Perfect … [Read more...]

    Casserole Recipes to Double & Freeze

    October 18, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    casserole recipes to double and freeze

    Save money and save time with these casserole recipes you can double and freeze! The ultimate budget friendly dinner hack: freezer meals. A simple and easy way to prep freezer meals is to double a recipe and freeze the extra one!  I sometimes call this make-one-freeze-one! Or MOFO for short. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Just make sure you have double the ingredients and … [Read more...]

    Save Money on Groceries: 25 Eggs for Dinner Recipes

    September 21, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    In looking for every possible way to save money on groceries and maintain a healthful, balanced diet, I'm turning to eggs for dinner...and you should too! With eggs still being cheaper than other proteins, it might be time to give "breakfast for dinner" an official night on your weekly meal plan. In my kitchen, I'm fighting the rising food prices and meat prices by doing … [Read more...]

    Sunshine Salmon

    September 12, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    sunshine salmon

    Sunshine Salmon is a super easy weeknight dinner, with simple ingredients yet complex flavor! Sunshine Salmon Citrus and salmon is such a great flavor combination. Plus, it is so pretty to look at with the fresh slices! 1 lb salmon filletSalt and pepper3 Tbsp orange marmalade1 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp dried dill1 orange1 blood … [Read more...]

    Freezer Casseroles That You Can’t Wait to Eat

    August 1, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    freezer casseroles

    Comfort food at it's best, in the easiest way possible - is what freezer casseroles are all about! The mush is a myth. We don't do trays of mush around here. I'm just not going to share mushy freezer casseroles with you.  I'm going to share freezer friendly casseroles that you and your family will love.  And while I cannot help that your picky eater … [Read more...]

    2022 Back to School Essentials

    July 19, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    From school lunch boxes to notebooks to meal planners and cleaning supplies - Erin has you covered with all of the best back to school essentials in 2022 As we begin the prep for the busy back to school season, I wanted to share a list of my ESSENTIALS for the school year.  These are items that help me be more efficient with meal prep, cleaning, and managing the day to … [Read more...]

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