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Instant Pot Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

June 26, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is pulled pork heaven right here. Better than my favorite BBQ joint. I think it's the sweet and tangy from the brown sugar and the balsamic. So so so delicious! Enjoy!!!   Instant Pot Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork Scrumptious and easy recipe for Instant Pot Pulled Pork - made with balsamic and brown sugar! 2 lb pork roast1/2 cup hot … [Read more...]

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...]

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 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...]

Instant Pot Chimichurri Beef Tacos

April 4, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Adore this shredded beef and chimichurri sauce!  Whenever we make beef roasts, we usually end up shredding the beef into the rich sauce - and this one is no different. Chimichurri sauce is a cilantro based sauce that you could use to cook with the beef AND as a garnish. You can usually find it on the international aisle at your grocery store, and in some stores, … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan

March 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Best and easiest Chicken Parmesan Recipe

  I'm not sure that I'll ever make Chicken Parmesan the "real way" again! ;) We loved this easiest-ever version so much - it's all the same amazing flavors, with a fraction of the fuss in putting it together. This one will soon be on your regular meal rotation, just I know it! Enjoy! Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan This is the best and easy … [Read more...]

NEW! Real Food Freezer Meals Cookbook

January 14, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Healthy make-ahead freezer meals have always been the most convenient and affordable weeknight dinner option for busy families. With Real Food Freezer Meals, dinner is now healthier, more hands-off and totally hassle-free. The practicality and simplicity of make ahead freezer meals is undeniable. They are cheaper than fast food, faster than sitting in the drive thru, and … [Read more...]

Carne Asada Tacos {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Options}

January 10, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

carne asada tacos

Carne Asada is all about the marinade and this homemade marinade is perfect for steak that will be frozen! (Think - you find some flank steak on sale or special, and need to either cook it or freeze it right away. I usually opt for freezing it...especially when the marinade is acidic like this one. The acid will soften the meat fibers as it thaws and marinates...and then it … [Read more...]

Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps

December 27, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Check out the Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps! These are also Erin's favorites. (She might be a bit biased about the first one!) MyFreezEasy With MyFreezEasy, it really is as easy as 1-2-3. Get organized, choose your recipes, use the shopping list provided, and then follow the instructions to get your make ahead freezer meals into your freezer! You'll save on groceries … [Read more...]

Best of 2018: New MyFreezEasy Recipes

December 27, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Best MyFreezEasy Recipes from 2018 This list was tough to come up with...because there were so many delicious (and ridiculously easy to prepare for the freezer and dinner table) recipes that were added to MyFreezEasy apps this year. What is MyFreezEasy?  I post a select few of these recipes here on the $5 Dinners blog throughout the year, but they are all on the … [Read more...]

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