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Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert

January 15, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]

Whis-Kid’s Sausage & Hashbrown Quiche

November 1, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy 2 Comments

whis kid sausage hash brown quiche

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...]

Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes – Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

October 15, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot that don't require oven space! During holiday meal prep, oven and stove top space fills up REALLY FAST. When the space starts to run out... the frustration and the overwhelm and the heat starts to rise. My solution to this? Toss as many side dishes into my beloved countertop appliances as I … [Read more...]

15-Minute Freezer Meals

September 27, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

If you need quick and easy dinners, these 15 Minute Freezer Meals are perfect for you! These FAST freezer meal recipes are all about hands-on time. The prep to freeze time, and the prep to cook time should be LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TOTAL! Each of the recipes listed below have been featured in my weekly Dinner Made Easy show! Tap the links below to see the recipe or … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta

September 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta is a must try, easy weeknight dinner! Olive Garden dressing, as I'm sure you know, is quite delightful. It would likely be good on just about ANYTHING, but for this dish we are letting it slow cook with our chicken and some cheese. Super easy. Super delicious. MUST-MAKE ALERT: Add this to Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken to … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

September 20, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Two kid favorites, cooked together in the same skillet - your family will love this Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese!  We ADORE this recipe and we hope you will too!  It's sloppy joe, mixed with pasta, evaporated milk and cheddar cheese. And it's the PERFECT weeknight dinner for your hungry crew.  I've got some picts below to show you how to make it! … [Read more...]

Ted Lasso Cookies – “Biscuits with the Boss” Shortbread

September 12, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

TED LASSO COOKIES or "Biscuits with the Boss" or "Be a Goldfish" Cookies - I Don't Care What You Call Them, Make Them Today! Ted Lasso is taking over the internet - it's just the dose of positivity and fun that we need in our lives. "Be a Goldfish" is now something I tell myself and my boys.  It's a silly line that diffuses the moment, and helps provide … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken

September 9, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

fiesta crack chicken

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken is the best and easiest crack chicken!   Take your favorite and easy crack chicken and level it up with this fiesta version with taco seasoning and bell peppers! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken It is a colorful, flavorful … [Read more...]

Cinderella Latte Cookies

September 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Secret menu drink at Starbucks - Cinderella Latte - in cookie form... this will be your new favorite fall cookie!  OH MY GOODNESS... I can't get enough of these cookies...or the new Cinderella musical on Prime. Have you heard of the Cinderella Latte from the 'bucks?!  It's on the secret menu. Not all baristas even know about it. You HAVE TO TRY … [Read more...]

Cinderella Latte Quick Bread and Muffins

August 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Secret menu drink at Starbucks – the Cinderella Latte – as a quick bread or muffin!  Pumpkin + white chocolate + a touch of mocha/espresso makes for THE BEST FALL MUFFINS AND QUICK BREAD! Have you heard of the Cinderella Latte from the ‘bucks?!  It’s on the secret menu. Not all baristas even know about it. You HAVE TO TRY IT!  It’s basically a … [Read more...]

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