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Grilled Fish Tacos & Slaw

July 31, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Now this is how to enjoy a fish taco. The lemon juice soaks into the fish before it is grilled. Then the smoky flavor from the grill infuses into the fish with the lemon. Then you warm the corn tortillas on the grill. Then you make the tacos and load each one with a fresh coleslaw with a hint of dill. And if you're feeling crazy, you can toss on a little shredded mozzarella … [Read more...]

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches

July 29, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches from 5DollarDinners.com

It's time to get our smoke on friends. This homemade brisket is too.die.for. Please read the recipe carefully, as smoking your own brisket is an investment...both in time and in that you are purchasing a very large piece of meat (that you will use for several meals!!!) This simple yet fantastic rub makes for the perfect brisket that you can slice and throw onto … [Read more...]

Grilled Balsamic Veggies

July 27, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Here is the perfect side dish for your next cookout. As I've shared before this month (and I'll share again!), I love when you can make an entire meal out on the grill...main dish, side dish, bread and even dessert. Yesterday was a "feels like 107" degrees kind of day, loaded with humidity too. So the very last thing I want to do is add a single degree to the … [Read more...]

Grilled Chicken with Spinach Pesto

July 24, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

If you need a reason to buy a basil plant, homemade pesto is reason enough. Homemade pesto, fresh chopped basil garnish, fresh chopped basil added to marinara or fresh tomato sauce. Dropped into soups and mixed into casseroles in the fall. This is the perfect taste of summer ~ Grilled chicken, topped with a fresh herbalicious homemade pesto sauce. … [Read more...]

Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Kebabs

July 23, 2015 by Jenn K 1 Comment

Burger n fries on a stick. It's totally possible. This is how I do it... Little burger meatballs with a tiny slice of cheese (added at the end), with onions, pickles and potato wedges. Serve as is, or slip the cheeseburger meatballs onto slider buns and enjoy! See the full Grilling Recipe for Cheeseburger 'n Fries Kebabs here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Grilling … [Read more...]

Grilled Bratwurst with Homemade Kale Barbecue Slaw

July 22, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Grilled Bratwurst with Homemade Kale BBQ Slaw from 5DollarDinners.com

Oh yummy, yummy! See that pile of homemade kale slaw...it ended up on top of my brat. And holy flavor explosion. Oh yummy, yummy! My boys are not big 'lettuce or slaw' eaters, but that is A-OK with me. That means more for me...and this kale slaw was better as leftovers as it soaked in the tangy-creamy dressing overnight! (But still fabulous on the brat!) Add this to … [Read more...]

Grilled Beef Fajitas

July 20, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I have absolutely no idea why or how I have not shared a Beef Fajitas recipe in the past here on $5 Dinners! One, because I LOVE them and order them often when we go out for TexMex. Two, because they are so delicious and beef fajita meat is an inexpensive cut of meat. Three, because I want you to make them using meat, your own marinade and slicing them yourself. (I know you … [Read more...]

Hot Dogs with Homemade Relish

July 17, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Holy explosion of taste! There's just something about sweet relish that is special. But there's something about homemade sweet relish that is even more special. Well, maybe I should call this a (semi)homemade relish...because it calls for sweet pickles and I didn't can it or make it completely from scratch. But the relish isn't out of a prepared relish jar, so... (Semi) … [Read more...]

Grilled Ground Chicken Burgers

July 15, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Hello gorgeous. Not only is this chicken burger gorgeous to look at, it's got a gorgeous taste too. (Can you use the word gorgeous to describe how something tastes??? I think so. Don't you.) These burgers call for ground chicken, bits of chopped bell peppers and onion and an amazing set of spices and herbs to kick the flavor to that 'gorgeous taste' dimension. You … [Read more...]

Grilled Jalapeño Poppers

July 13, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Oh, I've had baked jalapeno poppers a thousand times. (Well, maybe not a thousand, but a LOT.) They are a popular, spicy appetizer here in San Antonio and I love them dearly. I decided to do a grilled version for our 31 Days of Grilled Recipes series. I discovered that the best way to make them on the grill without making a ginormous gooey-mess with the melty cheese, was to … [Read more...]

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