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Slow Cooker Chicken & Spinach Stroganoff (including Keto version!)

June 8, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Adore adore adore this simple spinach stroganoff sauce that's cooked with some chicken all day in the slow cooker. It's flavorful and super quick to get started in the morning! Enjoy! And for a ketogenic version of this meal, swap out the egg noodles for some sauteed cauliflower rice! Slow Cooker Chicken & Spinach Stroganoff (including Keto … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken

June 7, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

For those hot summer days pull out the crockpot and enjoy this Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken recipe!

Low Carb - Slow Cook! That's what we've got with this delicious meal made in the slow cooker! It's low carb and cooked slow. The flavors are amazing and you might just find this to be your new favorite low carb. Your go-to low-carb meal! It's made with chicken and a homemade combo of Ranch seasoning mix...plus cream cheese and cheese and bacon. A low-carb or ketogenic … [Read more...]

MyFreezEasy – Save on Memberships During Founder’s Day Sale!

June 6, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Have I ever told you the story of how and why MyFreezEasy came to be?! In 2014, I shared a printable download of 20 meals that you can make using ingredients from Costco. It had recipes and shopping list and how you can "mix and match" different bulk ingredients from Costco into different meals, including some freezer meals. Well, that went viral. Crazy viral. And … [Read more...]

Triple Berry Smoothie Bowl

May 7, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Why are smoothie bowls such a thing?! Why am I still posting them? I keep making them...because the boys keep asking for them. And because they are different. And because they are so healthful. And because there is no added sugar. And because they make a sweet treat, delicious breakfast, and filling after school snack. Also, try our Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl and … [Read more...]

Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowls

April 23, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Chocolate for breakfast....sure, why not?! This protein packed smoothie bowl is a fantastic way to start the day! Loaded with coconut, almonds (protein) with just the right about of cocoa and sweetener, and your day is off to a great start! This also makes a fantastic "need something to hold me until dinner" afternoon snack, or even dessert. You can add/subtract the … [Read more...]

Mango Tropical Smoothie Bowl

March 26, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Seriously, my friend. Smoothie bowls are the new "fan favorite" around here! I mentioned how we are making more of these and why, and yes...we are making more and more of these. Tips for Enjoying Smoothie Bowls Use really ripe bananas to increase the natural sweetness. Bonus points: break ripe bananas into smaller chunks and freeze them.  Use mostly, if not … [Read more...]

Tuscan Mac n Cheese

March 21, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

tuscan mac and cheese

Pardon me while I eat this entire dish myself....and lick it clean! Because FOR REAL. This Tuscan Mac is UH-mazing! The roasted red bell peppers are a lovely addition to the Italian seasoning and creamy-cheese sauce! It's quick to put together for the oven...and while you're at it, you might as well make a second dish because it freezes beautifully … [Read more...]

Greek Pita-chos

March 14, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The past couple of weeks have been filled with "Greek food" at our house. I made some Chicken Gyros, then did a Ground Beef version. And while enjoying the Ground Beef Gyros, I had the idea to transform them into Greek "Pita-chos" - like nachos...with pita chips...with this very delicious, lemony ground beef on top. And then, took it "next level" and added some tzatziki … [Read more...]

Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl

March 12, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

very berry parfait smoothie bowl

We love smoothies around here and recently, we've switched to eating more smoothie bowls...and here's why. We have 2 boys who take "powder supplements" for various reasons, including Charlie who recently gave himself "kissing bone bruises" in his left knee. He hasn't been able to walk for 2 weeks now and we're looking at months of recovery. I did some research on natural … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Taco Pasta

March 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Pastas are my new MOST FAVORITE THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD. For now, anyways. Because my other favorite thing in the whole wide world is the Multi-Cooker. I'm beginning to think I have a small kitchen appliance problem. But it's really a "I just need these adorable devices to take care of dinner for me" problem. And they both do an amazing job at that. And … [Read more...]

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