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The 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast

March 26, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

My go-to weeknight "one dish dinner"...introducing "3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast"...   Slow Cooker 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast It's beef roast with 3 veggies and 3 packets! 3 lb beef chuck roastSalt and pepper1 small white onion (diced)12 oz bag baby carrots2 lbs bag baby potatoes (or small gold potatoes)1 oz packet ranch dressing mix1 oz packet … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs without the Peely Mess!

March 22, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Adios Hard to Peel Eggs! How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs Without the Peel-y Mess! The BATTLE between Instant Pot Hard Cooked Eggs & Boil-Ice Bath Hard Boiled Eggs is ON! Which is best - find how here! Then, with the hard boiled eggs, Erin whips up a quick Zesty Egg Salad for lunch! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets

March 15, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets! Omelets can be tricky to master on the stovetop, so why not make the perfect one in the oven. Erin walks you through the process of making the perfectly fluffy oven baked omelet with sausage and veggies. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg! Food Network star calls Erin’s fried egg “cooked to perfection” on the Big Bad Budget Battle Show. Learn Erin’s tips and tricks for making the perfect fried egg, plus an easy Caesar Salad with fried eggs. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make a … [Read more...]

Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto

March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

foolproof instant pot risotto

Make Perfectly Cooked Risotto Every Time with this Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto Recipe! Risotto, risotto, why are you so hard to make though? If you get frustrated when making this tasty dish, I would like to introduce you to the Instant Pot method. It's a GAME CHANGER, my friend! The best part is, this way of cooking risotto cancels out that dreaded part of … [Read more...]

Texas Avocado Toast

March 4, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Texas Avocado Toast is a quick and crunchy way to start the day! A thin and crispy tostada, mashed avocado, a perfectly fried egg, and a delightful drizzle of sauce! This is the perfect way to use that ripe avocado on your counter ;-) Also, a great way to make the trendy avocado toast "less carby" and gluten-free!!!  And have fun with the hot sauce too - I … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cookies

February 27, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Simple and delicious St. Patrick's Day treat... Oh, chocolate chip cookies. Yummy, yummy cookies. They're about to get a little yummier and a little chocolate-ier. (That might be my new favorite word, chocolate-ier.) Why don't we kick it up a few notches this St. Patrick's Day with these Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookies?!? Who's with me?!? I love these because they … [Read more...]

Guacamole with Street Corn

February 11, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

If I started keeping track, I imagine I eat an avocado or guacamole at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I get guacamole at my fave tex-mex restaurant, sometimes I make my own, sometimes I get it on top of a Chipotle salad, sometimes I just scoop it right out of the skin with a little lemon juice and salt. I'm always looking to mix things up and keep the guacamole "fresh" and … [Read more...]

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...]

Top 10 Recipes from 2022

December 27, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Check out the Top 10 Recipes from 2022 from $5 Dinners and MyFreezEasy! Top 10 Recipes of 2022 from $5 Dinners   Top 10 Recipes of 2022 from MyFreezEasy   … [Read more...]

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