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Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine

February 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

A scrumptious Tuscan Chicken cream sauce over a bed of fettuccine pasta makes for the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! We adore the "tuscan" kind of sauce around here. It's cream based with garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes...usually with spinach. My boys get such a kick out of the spinach "melting" into the sauce. The fettuccine noodles soak up the savory … [Read more...]

Copycat CFA Chicken Minis Breakfast

February 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make Your Favorite Chick-Fil-a Breakfast at Home with this Copycat Chicken Minis Breakfast Before we get to this really easy recipe, we need to chat quickly about the specific ingredients you need to pull this off at home.  First, you need the right bread.  Second, you need the right nuggets.  Finally, you must not skip brushing the honey butter onto … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Budget Friendly Tortellini Recipes

February 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Best Budget Tortellini Recipes: Easy, Cheesy, and Oh-So-Delicious! I am obsessed with these little bundles of flavor and cheesy magic. And it's not just the taste and way they elevate a dish or soup...it's also how quickly they can be cooked. Or baked. If you don't cook much with tortellini, I highly recommend adding any of these amazing recipes below to your meal … [Read more...]

Shepherd’s Pie Nachos

February 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ultimate Comfort Food MASHUP: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients with a TexMex Nachos Twist Shepherd’s Pie Nachos combine the hearty flavors of a classic shepherd’s pie with the crispy crunch of tortilla chips, creating the ultimate comfort food mashup. Topped with savory ground beef and corn, melted cheese, a dollop mashed potatoes, and a touch of sour cream - these nachos … [Read more...]

Rainbow Chicken Curry

February 5, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Curry Formula! Make A Perfect Curry Dinner at Home Every Time! Halfway through filming this new video (below!) for making the perfect curry at home...using my secret "formula" of sorts...this Rainbow Curry came to be. I lifted the ladle full of this magical soup and it was so colorful... Hence, the Rainbow in the name. With some shaved blue corn kernals and … [Read more...]

Beef Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

January 21, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comfort Food with a Luxurious Twist! Save the Recipe for this Rich and Savory Dinner That's Ready in Under 30 Minutes! This Beef pasta with garlic cream sauce is an indulgent dish featuring hearty beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This dinner is so easy to make - it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or special occasions! VIDEO: How to … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

January 20, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken: A Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Meal Made Easy! Sheet pan Greek chicken is a vibrant, all-in-one meal featuring juicy, herb-marinated chicken, roasted veggies paired with tangy feta. This dinner is bursting with all the Mediterranean flavors. It's easy to prep for a busy weeknight and healthy family dinner!  VIDEO: How to Cook Sheet Pan … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

January 16, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Tropical Flavor Made Easy: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken for a Quick and Yummy Dinner Everyone Will Love! Sweet, savory, and tangy, this sheet pan Hawaiian chicken pairs juicy pineapple with tender chicken and veggies for an easy, tropical-inspired dinner! Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Sweet, savory, and tangy, this sheet pan Hawaiian chicken pairs juicy pineapple … [Read more...]

Cajun Sloppy Janes

January 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinner with These Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, aka "Cajun Sloppy Janes"! VIDEO: How to Make Cajun Sloppy Janes  ORDER: Get These Cooking Gadgets for Your Kitchen  Cajun Sloppy Janes Love this bold, flavorful twist on the classic, featuring spicy Cajun-seasoned ground chicken, mirepoix with bell peppers, onions, and … [Read more...]

Breakfast Slider Bake

December 17, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Delightfully Sweet & Savory Breakfast for Dinner That's Ready in Less than 20 Minutes: Breakfast Slider Bake This breakfast slider bake is perfect for your "breakfast for dinner" meal, or a weekend brunch. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, from the sausage and eggs to the maple-butter glaze on top.  Enjoy! Breakfast Slider … [Read more...]

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