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Instant Pot Three Bean Chili Recipe ~ From Frozen Solid to Serving Bowls in 58 Minutes

February 7, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Yes. It's possible. To take a rock solid, frozen ball of delicious. And be ladling it into serving bowls in 58 minutes. You're going to need an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Times and notes below based on Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. Here's how. Step 1 - Fill freezer bag with ingredients using, using FreezEasy Bag Holders. Step 2 - Seal bag and … [Read more...]

Baked Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops

February 3, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

So serving pork chops with applesauce is a thing. Like, a big thing. And this is the fresh and 'gourmet-ized' version of pork chops and applesauce. Pork chops, covered in cinnamon dusted apple slices and red onion strips, and baked to perfection. We adore these pork chops and I hope you do too! Baked Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops Pork chops, covered in cinnamon … [Read more...]

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

February 1, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Sometimes people ask me about how to feed teenage boys on a budget. And my answer is this...make this kind of chili recipe...over and over and over. I don't have teenage boys...yet...but 2 of my boys eat more than I do sometimes (and always during a growth spurt). And sometimes I wonder how I'm not going to go broke feeding 4 teenage boys for 10 straight years. It's these … [Read more...]

Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

January 27, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

It's okay to drool. It's just you and your computer/phone. No one will notice the drool. :P :P :P Yes, these are drool-worthy.   You should make them right now. Yes, stop what you're doing and make these. Or make them whenever they'd fit into your meal plan and schedule. :) Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Tangy chicken held together by buttery, … [Read more...]

Asian Flank Steak

January 25, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

When you've got a bunch of dudes to feed that are all big fans of meat, you're always looking for fun and delicious ways to keep their tummies full and taste buds happy. This Asian Flank Steak does all of the above. I love how easy it is to whip together a homemade marinade. And I love how flank steak takes in and holds the marinade flavor. And I love that when you freeze … [Read more...]

Apricot Meatballs

January 20, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I adore the sauce that's on these meatballs. It's very similar to the sauce on my Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken recipe. And it's just as delicious served with these meatballs, as it is with the chicken. And there's an added bonus with this recipe: it's freezer friendly. If you want to freeze these meatballs, then make up some homemade meatballs as directed, line them into a … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon & Dill

January 19, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

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Restaurant Quality Salmon - Because it's Steamed in the Instant Pot! Lemon and dill are by far my favorite ingredients to use when making salmon. I'll bake, slow cook, grill, and saute salmon with lemon and dill. I'll use lemon slices, or lemon juice, or even lemon essential oil with olive oil. Now, I'm adding pressure cook to the list of possible ways to cook salmon … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin

January 18, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This herbed pork tenderloin will make your taste buds sing! It's also going to make that 'what's for dinner' daily song that plays in your head melt away...at least for the day. I love slow cooker meals. I love how fast they are to get going in the morning...especially when it's a "freezer to slow cooker" meal like this one. With this meal, you can freeze the herbs and pork … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker New Brunswick Stew

January 13, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

This is a soup/stew that I used to make when we lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Many years ago. It's super delicious and super budget friendly! And perfect with a side of dinner rolls or a hunk of crusty loaf bread! Mmmmmm!   This recipe freezer friendly - so make up a batch for dinner and double it up and freeze what you don't eat!  Slow Cooker … [Read more...]

Thai Peanut Pork Chops

January 11, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Let's talk about delicious shall we?! Let's talk specifically about how delicious these Thai Peanut Pork Chops are!!! With these babies, we're taking some Thai Peanut Sauce that you find on the Asian aisle or in an international market and thinning it out with coconut milk. Then, saute and simmer a few veggies that complement the peanut and Thai flavors with the pork chops in … [Read more...]

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