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Instant Pot Beef & Sweet Potato Stew

October 20, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Comfort food at it's finest. If you've never cooked with an electric pressure cooker, I want to tell you this. It's the first thing that I share when someone asks me, "What is the deal with the Instant Pot? Why do I need one?" It cooks beautifully and infuses flavor like no other cooking method. And with the invention and popularity of the electric pressure cooker, it … [Read more...]

Spinach Artichoke Baked Ravioli

October 18, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All I really want to say is "you're welcome." If we were together talking about this recipe over coffee and I slid you the recipe card across the table, I would just say..."try this...and you're welcome." So... You're welcome. Yes, it's spinach artichoke dip...spread on top of ravioli (with some water) and all baked together. The ravioli swells and cooks up … [Read more...]

Chicken Swiss Stuffing Bake

October 16, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Ooooohhh.....Ahhhhhh.... I'm digging on the flavors in this stuffing bake. This really isn't meant to be a Thanksgiving side dish or meal idea...but it would be UH-MAZING with leftover shredded turkey meat! Just sub that out for the diced chicken! We will be sharing some holiday meal ideas soon - including several Instant Pot turkey and side ideas for you! So stay tuned … [Read more...]

Instant Pot BBQ Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes

October 12, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

One-Pot Instant Pot Meal?! Yes please! Meat and Potatoes Meal?! Yes please! How 'bout both? With your Instant Pot, you can make potatoes and meatloaf at the same time. You tuck the potatoes in the base with some liquid, then create your own meatloaf "pan" with some foil...and cook it all together! I'd serve this with a side salad or a simple veggie, like baby … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Baked Spaghetti

October 11, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It seems that this week is "pasta week" - as we have 3 new recipes to share with you! Monday, we shared the Sausage & Ziti Bake and on Friday we have a new Instant Pot pasta recipe for you! This is a traditional Baked Spaghetti that is freezer friendly and one of our new MyFreezEasy meals! While most of our MyFreezEasy meals don't require much pre-cooking, this one … [Read more...]

Sausage with Ziti

October 9, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Please pass the cheesy pasta. This pasta bake is FANTABULOUS...and it's quick to prepare and great from freezer to table too. So while you're at it, make a second pan's worth for the freezer! The touch of sweet from the sweet Italian sausage with a bit of that charred tomato flavor from the fire-roasted tomatoes, all tossed together with pasta and topped with … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Chili

October 6, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

slow cooker tex mex chicken chili

Oooooh buddy. This chili will rock your socks off...it might even knock your cowboy boots too ;) We're gonna let this one slow cook the day away...then top it with some sour cream and cheese. Because....yes, please. This meal is freezer friendly...you can freeze all the ingredients together in a baggie or container and then add to the slow cooker to cook. These … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

October 4, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You want to know what I love most about this sandwich. Besides the amazing flavors. I love how easy this is to pull together and how easy it fits into your day! This is a slow cooker meal, so just drop the chicken, sauce and veggies into the slow cooker and go on about your day. (Not worrying about dinner!) Then, once it's cooked at the end of the day, you can … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

October 3, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

The Best and Easiest Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Pardon me while I drown myself in this bowl of Mac and Cheese. Like, please don't judge me. I won't judge you. ;) It's so delicious. The pasta is cooked perfectly. (Be sure to use both of the "extra" ingredients when cooking the pasta.) And then the cheese melts beautifully to create (what might possibly be) … [Read more...]

Korean Sloppy Joes

October 2, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Our family adores Sloppy Joes...and I love mixing and matching flavors! And these Korean-inspired Sloppy Joes are amazing - just a hint of soy and sesame in these sandwiches. I topped mine with some sliced green onions, because...YUM...and it completes the flavor combo perfectly! (And if you want to make your own sloppy joe sauce - here is my favorite recipe. Just mix in … [Read more...]

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