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    Pumpkin Pie Granola

    September 29, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Make this homemade Pumpkin Pie Granola in the evening, and let it crunch up to perfection in the oven overnight! Granola is the most expensive ingredient on the cereal aisle, and it's so simple to make it at home. You will save so much money when you bake it at home.  When you use this tried and true overnight baking method, it will turn out perfectly crunchy (and not … [Read more...]

    Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Regular & Dairy-Free!)

    November 23, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Perfectly simple and delicious Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix! This homemade mix is perfect for any hot cocoa lover, because there is a regular AND dairy free version. It makes a precious gift for your loved ones, neighbors, and besties too! Mix it - Store it - Gift it! :)   Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix A regular and dairy-free version of hot cocoa mix … [Read more...]

    Best Banana Bread Recipe with Caramel Glaze

    October 21, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    A homemade caramel glaze makes this the best banana bread recipe ever - you'll never make homemade banana bread without this glaze again! It's time to level up your favorite banana bread recipe with a caramel glaze. You'll never make it without the glaze again! With this recipe, I'm sharing 3 different ways to bake this bread. No matter how you bake it, you'll definitely … [Read more...]

    Unstuffed Peppers

    October 25, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I'm just gonna put this out there...I'm not sure why it took us 9+ years to get an Unstuffed Peppers recipe here onto $5 Dinners. 9 years. We've had stuffed peppers, slow cooker stuffed peppers, walking stuffed peppers, poblano stuffed peppers and more. Finally, we get to unstuffed version. This is a simple ground beef skillet meal...brown the ground beef, add the … [Read more...]

    Freezer-Friendly Ham and Cheese Muffins

    September 16, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I've partnered up with my friends at Smithfield Anytime Favorites to bring you this new quick and easy dinner. You might even try it for breakfast or snack! This school year is back in full force and these muffins are a great morning breakfast, after-school snack, or quick weekday dinner. I throw them together and have them on the table in around 30 minutes. The kids … [Read more...]

    Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

    February 12, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    oatmeal cinnamon chip cookies

    Yup, yup. This is a super basic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, with the chocolate chips swapped out for cinnamon chips, plus the addition of a secret spice. Two weeks ago, I snatched a couple bags from the store to try in a new recipe and ended up with some extra cinnamon chips so I made these amazing cookies. These might become 'our family cookie'... One kid likes … [Read more...]

    How to Cook Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker

    October 1, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

    Stretch your grocery dollars when you learn how to cook whole chicken in the slow cooker to make shredded chicken and homemade chicken broth. Learn how to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker, and you'll end up with a double dose of $$ savings and chicken for dinner or your freezer!  Welcome to the first post in the "31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes" … [Read more...]

    Make Ahead Oatmeal – Packets & Cook Ahead Methods

    August 18, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 19 Comments

    So...it the 'mom's new year' as many people call it. August is the time when moms all over regroup from the leisurely days of sleeping in, pool fun and all other summer activities. Regrouping involves a shift in mindset back into routine and structure, but it often involves getting up earlier, having to get breakfast prepared and lunch boxes packed, in a hustle to get out the … [Read more...]

    Chicken and Bean Enchilada Casserole

    June 25, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Chicken and Bean Enchilada Casserole | 5DollarDinners.com

    Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with a quick meal idea for a loved one who is sick, recently had a baby or maybe had surgery. The easiest and simplest way to handle these situations is to have something ready in your freezer, a meal you didn't have to spend any extra time preparing, because you just doubled up a simple recipe like an enchilada casserole. This … [Read more...]

    Baking Holiday Cookies on a Budget

    December 12, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    It’s in the mess that memories are made. Right? At least that’s how it seems to be work at our house. Be it in the kitchen or outside in a pile of leaves or with bubbles in the bathtub. It’s the fun and messy activities that make the best memories. My oldest elf Ryan helping scoop dough for Jif® Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies onto the cookie sheets. I love … [Read more...]

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