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    Alfredo Tortellini Bake

    March 30, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    You really can't go wrong with cheese and pasta. Those Italians really know how to work these 2 powerful ingredients together! I want to fill you in on a little secret...you don't need to pre-boil tortellinis or ravioli when you bake it like this. You don't. You do need to add some screaming hot water to the dish before you add all the other ingredients. And by screaming … [Read more...]

    Breakfast Nachos

    August 8, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Move on over avocado toast - there's a new kid at the breakfast table. Add a little guacamole as a garnish to these and you have a south of the border type of avocado toast! If you're cooking bacon and eggs for breakfast, you might as well just go ahead and make these "breakfast nachos." All you need is some tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and toppings (salsa, sour cream, … [Read more...]

    Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer

    December 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS... It's time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals.  When the invite says bring an appetizer... When your aunt says you're in charge of Christmas morning brunch... Here's what you … [Read more...]

    Whis-Kid’s Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche

    November 1, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy 2 Comments

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    This Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche is an easy and fun recipe to have kids help with in the kitchen! Savings tip: When I find sausage on sale for $2.50 or less then I stock up and throw them in the freezer. Or better yet, I'll go ahead and brown and crumble the sausage and then freeze it, so it's ready to use in a delicious breakfast recipe like this Sausage and … [Read more...]

    Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

    October 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    A magical combination of flavors and textures make for the perfect Fall Harvest Salad! I predict you will soon be as obsessed with this flavorful autumn salad as I am.  It strikes just the right balance of crunch and smooth plus sweet and salty.  I have a great list of topping ideas  AND...the maple mustard vinaigrette is super simple to make with … [Read more...]

    Sausage and Tortellini Skillet

    August 20, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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    This Sausage and Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate 15-Minute dinner! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Sausage & Tortellini Skillet The creamy sauce, the cheesy tortellini, the flavorful sausage - oh my! 1 lb ground Italian sausage2 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder26 oz. jar … [Read more...]

    One-Dish Penne & Ham Skillet (Step by Step Photos!)

    March 1, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Watch and See How Fast and Simple This Dinner Comes Together This one-dish dinner is going to LIGHT UP in your kitchen!  Simple ingredients. Delicious meal. Little dishes.  This is my favorite kind of dinner!  How to Cook Penne & Ham Skillet Dinner Melt the butter in large skillet with tight-fitting lid. Add the chopped onions … [Read more...]

    Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

    February 1, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is the Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life! There's just something extra delicious about turning a simple and traditional pasta dish, tossing it into a dish and baking to melty perfection! The super simple steps are: toss cooked pasta into baking dish with some flavor, then add meatballs, sauce and cheese! How to Make Baked Spaghetti & … [Read more...]

    Hashbrown Sausage Bake

    January 6, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed.  In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Jamaican Pork Chops

    July 12, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Perfect combination of flavors in these chops! Just be sure to read the directions - we use the "steamer rack" for these pork chops! Instant Pot Jamaican Pork Chops A perfectly simple pork chop recipe, cooked up fast in the Instant Pot! 4 boneless pork chops1 cup hot waterSalt and pepper1 Tbsp canola oil8 ox can crushed pineapple1 Tbsp Jerk seasoning1 Tbsp brown … [Read more...]

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