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    Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

    January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

    Amish Cinnamon Bread

    May 16, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a no-knead "quick bread" that everyone will love! Amish Cinnamon Bread is a sweet, quick bread that doesn't require any kneading, and can be made with a few common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It makes for the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. What is Amish Cinnamon Bread?  Amish Cinnamon Bread is no-knead bread that … [Read more...]

    St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Irish Soda Bread Wedges

    February 13, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

    When it comes to breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner) on St. Patrick's Day, I like to whip up a quick traditional soda bread. But as soon as I get the dough together, I go all non-traditional on it. I cut the dough into wedges...as they make the perfect portion...before baking it. As a child, wearing green and avoiding getting pinched were all I ever thought about when March 17 … [Read more...]

    Chicken Nugget Slider Bake

    February 7, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Headline Grab and goooooo... Except don't go too fast.  These are a great dinner for "grab n go" nights...those nights when you're family is moving in 3 different directions. You could also drop the warm slider bake on the table and let everyone grab a few sliders for their plates.  Whatever kind of evening you've got going on, this yummy Chicken Nugget … [Read more...]

    Italian Meatball Slider Bake

    January 31, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Pull-apart sliders, loaded with meatballs, marinara and cheese - your new favorite weeknight dinner!   Y'all loved these Baked Cheeseburgers so much, that I decided to do a few more variations...starting with this Italian Meatball Slider Bake... How to Make Italian Meatball Slider Bake Slice the rolls along the equator using a serrated bread knife. Set out … [Read more...]

    Best Garlic Toast Seasoning Mix

    October 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Your Family Will Soon Be Obsessed with This Garlic Ranch Toast Too!  Not long ago...on a whim...I decided to add a bit of dry Ranch dressing mix to the garlic powder and... OBSESSED. But not before someone asked about the "lettuce" on the bread. One of my boys has an eagle eye for green things in their food and I couldn't help but chuckle when he asked me about … [Read more...]

    Glazed Lemon Bread

    August 12, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    glazed lemon bread

    It's creamy... it's sweet... it's zesty. It's Glazed Lemon Bread!  Oh boy. This Glazed Lemon Bread is SO GOOD. The lemon flavor just makes it taste so fresh and exciting. It also has the perfect amount of sweet, which is when it's sweet but not too sweet. Also, let's face it. The glaze delicately drizzled over the top takes it up a notch. It looks … [Read more...]

    Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread

    June 29, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This beautiful Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread is a must-try if you love jalapeños and all things good! Savory quick bread made with all the ingredients of your favorite jalapeño popper! I'm surprised I even was able to take photos of this Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread. Because it smelled amazing while it was cooking, and the minute it came out of the oven the boys in my … [Read more...]

    Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

    June 15, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the best way to eat your veggies... but also have a treat! Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the breakfast you need in your life right now! Double chocolate. Double delicious. Does it get any better when you get chocolate and some veggies in the form of a cute little fluffy muffin?! They are kid-friendly too, because … [Read more...]

    12 Best Baked Oatmeal Recipes

    March 31, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    When Oatmeal and Cake Gets Together and Has a Baby...You End Up the Best Baked Oatmeal!!! That's right - it's like an oatmeal cake. And you MUST TRY IT!!!  It's a hearty, filling, and delicious baked oatmeal that will fill up even the hungriest of bellies.  Here on $5 Dinners, we believe in making every meal of the day affordable and simple. And Baked … [Read more...]

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