This school year is back in full force and these muffins are a great morning breakfast, after-school snack, or quick weekday dinner. I throw them together and have them on the table in around 30 minutes. The kids just eat them up. That keeps the kids happy and helps our whole family keep up with our go-go-go schedule. The recipe is versatile and the flavor is fresh, smoky, … [Read more...]
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Can I get on a soapbox for a second? Do you mind? I've been making these no-bake cookies for years. I came across a 'clean-eating' version of these cookies not too long ago and decided to give them a try. BLECH. BLECH. BLECH. I say this as someone who fully understands the effects of sugar and am a 'clean eater' for the most part, as someone who limits my sugar intake … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon-Laced Bread Crumbs
This doesn't happen too often around here on $5 Dinners, but it's happening now. I'm talking about 'food trends.' And by 'food trends,' I really mean food that I'm currently obsessed with. (And seems that you are too based on your response to these recipes and meals.) Specifically, I'm referring to "Homemade Macaroni and Cheese" Recipes. This is the 3rd recipe I've shared … [Read more...]
No Bake Chia Cherry Cashew Energy Bites
We adore energy bites. I make them a few times a month for after school snacks and try to keep "stock" on hand. Most energy bites have dried fruit, some nuts, some dates and a sweetener (in this case, cherry preserves.) If I have time, I'll mix them up in the morning and put them into the fridge. It might sound crazy that I have extra time in the mornings to spend … [Read more...]
Beef & Bean Oven Nachos
Dare I admit that this is one of those meals that I would plop right onto the table and let the kids dig from the dish. (Yes, I'd let it cool a bit so the glass dish isn't hot to the touch. And yes, I'd help my younger toddler.) But I know we all have 'those' afternoons where you just want to drop dinner on the table and let the big kids dig for themselves. Well, this is … [Read more...]
Blondie Toffee Brownies
Your favorite blondie brownies just got a 'flavor lift.' These beauties are crazy tasty and make a perfect, easy weeknight snack. Quickly whip up the batter, then mix in some toffee chips, white chocolate chips and some chopped pecans. Chopped walnuts would work too. Combine it all and add to parchment lined baking dish. This recipe makes 9x13. Because we love … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Stuffed French Toast
This right here. Ridiculously delicious. I'm not gonna lie...it's a little bit of a production to get it all together. (It takes 3 bowls and a 9x13.) But it's so totally worth it. Here's the topping in bowl #1. Here's the egg-pumpkin mixture in bowl #2. Here's the bread, ready to be cut up into pieces. Here's the cream cheese 'filling' that … [Read more...]
Multi-Grain and Nut Pancakes
I have a little thing about homemade pancakes. I can't seem to make the same ones twice. (Well, maybe I do!) But I love doctoring up the batter with fresh fruit, chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, and nuts. I've got a special multi-grain version to share with you today...using whole wheat, cornmeal and oats. Plus some pecans and walnuts. These pancakes are a perfect way to use … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
Here we are. The final day of August. And the final new recipe in my 31 Days of 31-Minute Meals series. This past month, we have shared some amazing quick and easy dinners that you can have on the table in 31 minutes or less. We resurrected our favorite older recipes that can be made in less than 31 minutes. We also shared a bunch of brand new recipes this month. And we're … [Read more...]
Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon & Peas
That bowlful of goodness right there...that'll make your taste buds do back flips. It starts with a homemade cream sauce. Get it going and then stir in the bacon and peas. While the sauce is simmering, you 'cook' the gnocchi. I put quotes around the 'cook' because it just takes a few minutes for them to 'float in the pot.' It really only takes a minute or two once … [Read more...]