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Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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Instant Pot Coconut Lime Chicken

April 2, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I adore a good curry meal - and my family does too. But I worked this one up as sort of a "spice-less" option. Curry powder or paste isn't always that spicy - depending on the brand and the amount that you use. This one is similar in nature - without the curry.  Perfect for anyone who just isn't all that into curry.  This meal has a delightful combination of … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

March 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This shredded or sliced pork tenderloin is magical! It slow cooks the day away and the end result is a tender, juicy, melt in your mouth meal. The sauce is so rich and delicious and the meal is the easiest kind there is! Make this for a busy weeknight, or for your friends and family who come to enjoy a meal with you. We hope you love it! How to Cook Slow Cooker Pork … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits

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

  Holy fabulous! That's what I have to say about these grits. They are rich, flavorful and super filling. And affordable!!! That's exactly the kind of meal I need for feeding my growing brood of boys. Their bottomless pit stomachs are only getting bigger and I'm just here trying to keep up...without going broke.  Sigh! And that's why I love this … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan

March 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Best and easiest Chicken Parmesan Recipe

  I'm not sure that I'll ever make Chicken Parmesan the "real way" again! ;) We loved this easiest-ever version so much - it's all the same amazing flavors, with a fraction of the fuss in putting it together. This one will soon be on your regular meal rotation, just I know it! Enjoy! Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan This is the best and easy … [Read more...]

Burrito Pie

March 14, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Absolutely, positively adore this meal. It's a plates-licked-clean and baking-dish-polished-out kind of meal at our house. You could freeze this after you have assembled it, but we recommend just freezing the filling and then assembling it the day you cook it. (Assembling it on cook day will help keep the tortillas from getting soggy - blah!) We hope you enjoy … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cuban Chicken

March 7, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Cuban style marinade is unique and delicious, and is perfect for slow cooked or pressure cooked chicken. You could also cook this chicken and sauce in the Instant Pot, Dutch oven, or bake it in the oven. It is a versatile chicken and you will love it! Enjoy! Instant Pot Cuban Chicken This Cuban style marinade is unique and delicious! 4 small … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wraps 

February 28, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These are seriously good, and the whole family will love them! This chicken is also delightful on salad greens, in a "rice bowl," in a corn or flour tortilla. We love shredded chicken because of how many different ways it can be served. When I make this, I often double up and then let the cooked shredded chicken cool. From there, I'll freeze it like that or make it up … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken

February 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A slow cooking twist on a classic fakeout-takeout meal - Sweet and Sour Chicken. Please make note of when the cornstarch is added :) We hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken Skip the pricey take-out and make an easy, homemade dish! 4 small boneless chicken breasts1 red bell pepper3/4 cup chicken stock1/4 cup brown … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

February 20, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

OH BABY! This shredded chicken is packed with delicious flavor. Do not let the uncommon spice (garam masala) turn away - it is full of flavor and kids love it too! Enjoy! Instant Pot Butter Chicken This chicken has so much lovely flavor! 2 large boneless chicken breasts4 boneless chicken thighs1/2 cup hot water1/4 cup butter1 small white onion8 oz … [Read more...]

Vegetable Ragu with Pasta

February 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A veggie packed ragu sauce to go with your favorite pasta! To freeze this, you're going to chop up all the veggies and mix with the crushed tomatoes and seasoning. Then let it simmer together in a skillet or saucepan, and serve with cooked pasta and a side salad. Enjoy! Vegetable Ragu with Pasta You're going to love the savory flavor in this veggie … [Read more...]

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