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Instant Pot Tuscan Ham and Bean Soup

April 6, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This soup is so light and refreshing. It really is. You can tell just by looking at it, can't you?! A ham and bean soup with just the right amount of veggies. Bonus points if you use leftover ham. Triple bonus points if you used ham that you bought on sale before Easter to make more meals with - like this one! Toss it all together into the Instant Pot, set it for a few … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

April 4, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

That thyme y'all! It might look like too much, but it's just right! The lemon juice and the garlic and the thyme - it just works. It works really well. This is one of those - wow, such a simple combo of ingredients, but it sure packs a delicious punch - kinds of meals. Plus - it's freezer friendly. And takes minutes to get going in the morning - straight outta the … [Read more...]

Penne Rigate Bake

April 2, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

POLISHED. That's what happened to the plates on our dinner table when we had this. NEW FAN FAVORITE. And I love how easy it is to prep and that we had a few leftover lunch portions too! Enjoy! Penne Rigate Bake I love how easy it is to prep and that we had a few leftover lunch portions too! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp 1 tsp garlic … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

March 30, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Around here, we just can't get enough of these delicious "Instant Pot pasta meals." I love how easy they are to prep and that I don't have to keep a close watch of the stovetop - hello, pasta water boiling over! - and that I don't have to get out the scrubber to clean off the dried pasta water from the stovetop. Because seriously, one less task and clean up in the kitchen … [Read more...]

Ground Beef Gyros

March 28, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Absolutely, 100%, without a doubt, these are MUST TRY. Like tomorrow. Or on your next week's meal plan. This is a simple ground beef that is browned and simmered in a delicious lemon-vinegar based sauce that packs a powerful flavor. And it balances nicely with the soft, yet slightly bland, naan or pita bread. Top it all off with some onion, cucumbers and tzatziki sauce … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

March 23, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor into sauces and meals like this one! This marsala-mushroom sauce is lovely and it's so simple to cook too. It's perfect with chicken, and over rice or pasta too! If you've never tried a "Saute to Pressure Cook" type of recipe, this would be a great one to start with! Just … [Read more...]

Tuscan Mac n Cheese

March 21, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

tuscan mac and cheese

Pardon me while I eat this entire dish myself....and lick it clean! Because FOR REAL. This Tuscan Mac is UH-mazing! The roasted red bell peppers are a lovely addition to the Italian seasoning and creamy-cheese sauce! It's quick to put together for the oven...and while you're at it, you might as well make a second dish because it freezes beautifully … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

March 16, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

instant pot sun-dried tomato chicken

This amazing, cheesy pasta is a spin off our a similar Skillet meal...just made in the Instant Pot! In addition to lots of Greek food being made in my kitchen, there's been a LOT of Instant Pot pastas too. Because so easy. So hands off. And absolutely no water boiling over will happen on your stovetop! Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti Instant Pot Taco Pasta And more … [Read more...]

Multi-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

March 15, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

So much delicious flavor. I'm just going to leave this one with you. But first. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact you can use the multi-cooker to brown ground beef and make the chili in the SAME POT. Seriously, it's the little things like that this just make life in the kitchen a smidge more manageable ;) Also, be sure to note how and when the shredded cheese and … [Read more...]

Greek Pita-chos

March 14, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The past couple of weeks have been filled with "Greek food" at our house. I made some Chicken Gyros, then did a Ground Beef version. And while enjoying the Ground Beef Gyros, I had the idea to transform them into Greek "Pita-chos" - like nachos...with pita chips...with this very delicious, lemony ground beef on top. And then, took it "next level" and added some tzatziki … [Read more...]

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