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Mississippi Sloppy Joes

April 6, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Messy, Melty, Mississippi Sloppy Joes: Your New Family Favorite? Meet your new favorite weeknight sandwich. These Mississippi Sloppy Joes pile tangy banana peppers and gooey provolone on top of a rich, savory meat sauce that's anything but ordinary. Fair warning: these are called sloppy for a reason...so grab extra napkins. You can easily make these gluten-free with a … [Read more...]

Ground Chicken Gyros

March 30, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ground Chicken Gyros: An Easy Homemade Mediterranean Dinner the Whole Family Will Love All the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite Greek restaurant are closer than you think — and this Ground Chicken Gyros recipe proves you don't need a vertical rotisserie to pull it off at home. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of Mediterranean spices and lemon juice, the ground … [Read more...]

Cannoli Brownies

March 23, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cannoli Brownies: A Decadent  Dessert Mashup You Have to Try What happens when you take two beloved desserts and combine them into one show stopping treat? You get these incredible Cannoli Brownies — and trust us, once you try them, there's no going back. It starts with a classic brownie: rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey. But the real magic happens with the … [Read more...]

Hatch Chile Chicken Soup

March 16, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Hatch Chile Chicken Soup: A Bold & Flavorful Southwest-Inspired Comfort Bowl If you've ever tasted the smoky, slightly spicy magic of roasted Hatch green chiles, you know they have a way of transforming any dish into something truly special — and this Hatch Chile Chicken Soup is no exception. Born from the flavors of the Southwest, this soul-warming soup brings together … [Read more...]

Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup

March 9, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup: A Hearty One-Pot Dinner Ready in 30 Minutes If you're looking for a cozy, satisfying meal that comes together in no time, this Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup is about to become your new weeknight favorite. Packed with tender cheese tortellini, seasoned ground beef, and a rich, creamy broth with just the right kick of ranch flavor, every spoonful is … [Read more...]

Beef Tortellini Bake

February 22, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake That'll Become Your New Weeknight Staple Some dinners just have a way of making everyone stop what they're doing and come to the table — and this beef tortellini bake is exactly that kind of meal. Cheesy tortellini gets tossed with savory ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella, then baked until golden … [Read more...]

Beef & Caramelized Onion Slider Bake

February 17, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pull-Apart Beef Sliders with Sweet Caramelized Onions: EASY SLIDER BAKE RECIPE Looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe that's as easy as it is delicious? These beef and caramelized onion sliders are baked all together in one pan, making them perfect for game day, potlucks, or any time you need to feed a hungry group (of teens!!!) without spending hours in the kitchen. Sweet … [Read more...]

High Protein Overnight Granola

February 14, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A High Protein Homemade Overnight Granola That is Ready When You Wake Up This high protein overnight granola transforms your breakfast routine with minimal effort and maximum nutrition. Unlike traditional baked granola, this no-cook version combines rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and creamy Greek yogurt to deliver a satisfying breakfast that's ready to grab from the … [Read more...]

Thai Chicken Noodle Bake

February 7, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Dumpy & Bake Thai Chicken Noodles: Weeknight Dinner Perfection! This cozy Thai-inspired casserole brings together tender chicken, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables in a creamy coconut-curry sauce that's absolutely irresistible. We LOVE curries around our house and this might be my new favorite...given how easy it is to throw together and put into the oven. It's the … [Read more...]

Snickerdoodle Muffins

January 31, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe: Soft, Cinnamon Sugar Bakery-Style Treats These snickerdoodle muffins combine everything you love about classic snickerdoodle cookies with the tender, fluffy texture of a bakery-style muffin. Each bite delivers that signature cinnamon-sugar flavor with a soft, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, these … [Read more...]

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