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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

November 24, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I love me some homemade cranberry sauce. I recently showed how to make it on the stovetop. And it's just as easy in the Instant Pot too. It's similar - load in all the ingredients, shut the IP, press a few buttons and voila. Just like with the stovetop version, this one will thicken as it cools too. Enjoy! Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Because homemade … [Read more...]

No-Peel, No-Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

November 16, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Once you make these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, you'll never make them the old way again! Seriously, mashed potatoes have never been easier thanks to the never-ending possibilities and magic of the slow cooker! These taters make the holiday cooking a little less stressful. And we could all use a little less stress! Am I right?!  Speaking of less stress, this … [Read more...]

Skillet Monterey Chicken with Pasta

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

Skillet Monterey Chicken is a MUST TRY, quick and easy weeknight dish! This Monterey Chicken dish is perfect for using up leftover chicken, and super easy to prepare. Just a few quick minutes in the skillet and dinner is served!   Alright, let's get to the how-to photos!  How to Make Skillet Monterey Chicken Set out your ingredients. Add … [Read more...]

Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

August 17, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy Beef Quesadillas are the cheesiest and most delicious weeknight meal! We love an easy meal around here, and this is one of our favorites! We are just making some perfectly seasoned ground beef, then snuggling it inside a flour tortilla with some shredded cheese. (Level up the flavor by using a combination of cheeses!) I'm all about cooking smarter, not harder … [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...]

Baked Cheeseburgers

August 3, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These warm, cheesy, toasty Baked Cheeseburgers will be your new favorite way to do burger night! Baked Cheeseburgers?! YUP. And your taste buds are going to thank me. Because while those charred, smoky, fresh-off-the-grill burgers are delightful... these Baked Cheeseburgers are quite tasty my friend! I might even dare to say they are better?! I think one reason … [Read more...]

Smothered Fritos Taco Salad

July 27, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Smothered Fritos Taco Salad is what dinner dreams are made of! Add this simple slow cooker recipe to your meal plan this week! I introduce to you...(drum roll please) Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Salad. Something about a recipe with the word smothered in it just really makes me happy. It just sounds delicious from the start right? Because nothing is smothered … [Read more...]

Poblano Breakfast Scramble

July 13, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

poblano breakfast scramble

This Poblano Breakfast Scramble is just what you need to add a kick to your boring eggs and sluggish mornings! Here's an easy way to level up your morning eggs!  This breakfast scramble includes scrambled eggs of course, so if you aren't too confident with your egg cooking skills just yet... you'll want to check out my 5 tricks that will help you make perfectly … [Read more...]

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

July 6, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is THE very best response to "What's for dinner?!"  The whole family will love this easy to prepare weeknight dinner! Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a must try recipe! I'm serious. Stop what you're doing and pencil this into your next meal plan. I love it because it's such a colorful dish. I also love that it has veggies and chicken … [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...]

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