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Rhubarb Zucchini Quick Bread

July 13, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Rhubarb Zucchini Quick Bread: The Sneaky-Good Summer Snack Your Kids Will Love There's something magical about the day rhubarb and zucchini overlap in the garden (or on sale in the grocery store!), because that's when this quick bread is the best and cheapest. It's sweet, it's tart, it's got that perfect tender crumb, and somehow it sneaks a full cup of veggies past even … [Read more...]

Creamy Summer Lasagna Skillet

July 6, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

One Pan, 30 Minutes! Creamy Lasagna Skillet with Peas and Mozzarella Pearls Forget layering noodles in a baking dish! This creamy white lasagna skillet gets you all that rich, cheesy comfort in one pan and way less time and effort. Sweet peas and gooey mozzarella swim in a dreamy, creamy sauce that clings to every noodle, no red sauce required. It's the kind of cozy, … [Read more...]

Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake

June 28, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake: Easy Skillet to Oven Breakfast! Forget standing over the stove flipping pancake after pancake — this Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake does all the work for you! Bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries come together in one big, fluffy oven baked pancake that feeds the whole family at once. It's the lazy weekend or summer breakfast upgrade your … [Read more...]

The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!

June 23, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Fruit Flag - A Patriot Dessert for July 4th

If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken

May 25, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken: A Sweet, Spicy Dinner the Whole Family Will Love If you love the idea of a dinner that basically makes itself, this Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken is about to become your new best friend. The sweet tropical flavor of mango pairs perfectly with a little kick of heat, creating a sauce so good you'll want to lick the spoon. Best of all, it … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

May 4, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta - Ready in 30 Minutes! If you're looking for a weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy but won't break the bank, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta is about to become your new best friend. The sauce is silky, smoky, and so deeply flavorful that nobody at the table will believe it came together in just 30 minutes. Best of all, this … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

April 20, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast – The Easiest 1-Minute Side Dish You'll Make on Repeat My boys ask for this at least once a week - and I always say yes because it's easy to make a gluten free version too! If you've ever needed a quick side dish that feels a little fancy without any extra effort, this Air Fryer Cheesy Toast is about to become your new best friend. In just 1 … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

April 13, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake: The Hearty Weeknight Dinner Your Family Will Actually Request If you love everything about a classic sloppy joe...that sweet, tangy, saucy meat mixture piled high on a bun... wait until you try it baked into a big, bubbly pasta casserole. This Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake takes all the nostalgic flavors you grew up with and turns them into a filling, crowd … [Read more...]

Mississippi Sloppy Joes

April 6, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Messy, Melty, Mississippi Sloppy Joes: Your New Family Favorite? Meet your new favorite weeknight sandwich. These Mississippi Sloppy Joes pile tangy banana peppers and gooey provolone on top of a rich, savory meat sauce that's anything but ordinary. Fair warning: these are called sloppy for a reason...so grab extra napkins. You can easily make these gluten-free with a … [Read more...]

Ground Chicken Gyros

March 30, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ground Chicken Gyros: An Easy Homemade Mediterranean Dinner the Whole Family Will Love All the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite Greek restaurant are closer than you think — and this Ground Chicken Gyros recipe proves you don't need a vertical rotisserie to pull it off at home. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of Mediterranean spices and lemon juice, the ground … [Read more...]

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