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RECIPE ROUNDUP: One-Skillet Pasta Dinners

May 12, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Effortless Eats: Master One-Skillet Pasta Dinner Perfection with these Flavorful Recipes! Why I love One-Skillet Meals When it comes to quick and satisfying one-dish dinners, skillet meals are my go-to, especially with a trusty 12″ deep skillet that perfectly caters to our family's appetite, often leaving us with delicious leftovers. Crafting a complete meal in a skillet … [Read more...]

Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole

February 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole will soon be in your regular dinner rotation because it's so easy to prep to bake, and so scrumptious! I've got another "dump and bake recipe" for you! This Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole is a perfect hearty dish for a cozy family dinner on a super busy weeknight. This no-fuss recipe requires minimal preparation, making it an … [Read more...]

Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese

February 2, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You Will Love this Cheesy Delight: The Ultimate Dump-and-Bake Macaroni and Cheese! It's the ultimate comfort AND EFFICIENT food!  This Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a cheesy masterpiece that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This no-boil, no-fuss recipe requires you to simply bake uncooked macaroni with a milk mixture. Once the pasta has cookd, … [Read more...]

Marry Me Ravioli

January 30, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Say 'I Do' to Flavor: This Marry Me Ravioli That Will Do the Proposal Part For You! With this scrumptious recipe, I've taken the traditional "marry me" sauce with sun dried tomatoes, cream and Parmesan...and cooked ravioli in it.  The result: a truly magical meal. Inspired by that once in a lifetime, magical moment.  This Marry Me Ravioli is the ideal cozy … [Read more...]

Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti with Sauce

December 8, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

I'm all about One Dish Dinners. I wrote an entire cookbook with One Dish Dinners. And am currently experimenting with One-Dish Instant Pot Dinners. This one is a winner-winner-spaghetti-for-dinner. Spaghetti is always a favorite and if you're wanting to move into "one-dish instant pot" meals, I'd recommend starting with this one! It's simple to prep and goes like … [Read more...]

Spinach Artichoke Baked Ravioli

November 6, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Spinach Artichoke Baked Ravioli Need a new dinner addiction? Spinach artichoke dip, over ravioli with shredded cheese melted all over it. Pardon me while I drown myself in this meal. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!      Love baked ravioli meals? Here are a couple more: Beef Ravioli Bake Spinach Ravioli Lasagna … [Read more...]

Macaroni & Cheeseburger Soup

November 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This SOUP-ERB Fusion of Macaroni and Cheese and a Cheeseburger Will Soon Be Your New Family Favorite! You Will Love This Hearty Twist on a Comfort Classic!  Mac & Cheeseburger Soup A Soupy, Hearty Twist on Classic Comfort 4 Tbsp butter1 small white onion (finely chopped)2 stalks celery (chopped)4 sticks whole carrots (peeled and chopped)1 Tbsp … [Read more...]

Hungarian Goulash

August 3, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

10-Minute Dinner Idea: Hungarian-Style Goulash (Americanized!)  VIDEO: How to Cook Hungarian Goulash - the Americanized Way! Skillet Hungarian-style Goulash Quick, easy and cheap skillet meal with ground beef and a unique Hungarian flavor. 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder15 oz. can crushed tomatoes1 Tbsp sweet Hungarian … [Read more...]

Skillet Italian Chicken with Tortellini

August 2, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Skillet Italian Chicken with Tortellini is the Ultimate 10-Minute Dinner Recipe! VIDEO: How to Cook Skillet Chicken with Tortellini Enjoy! Skillet Chicken with Tortellini A quick and easy 10-minute dinner...if you time it right! 1 Tbsp olive oil2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2" pieces)1 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp Italian … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce

April 19, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Homemade Marinara Sauce Makes Veggies Taste Like Comfort Food! In this episode, Erin is teaching how to make homemade marinara sauce from canned tomatoes. You can certainly use fresh tomatoes, but canned helps speed along the process. Learn what canned tomatoes make for the best homemade tomato sauce for pasta, plus find out the most essential ingredient of them all. It might … [Read more...]

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