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Loaded Slow Cooked Potatoes

May 11, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

Slow Cooker Loaded Potatoes are the ultimate side dish! Load and go. Yep, that's how I'm rolling this week! I made these the other night, using the some of the bacon from the package that I cooked up on Wednesday. I used the rest of the bacon for the wedge salads I made last night (recipe coming soon!). These potatoes were simple, delicious and the perfect busy … [Read more...]

Simple Blueberry Cobbler

May 10, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

Our blueberry bushes have started producing early this year because we had such an early spring in our area but I still have a bunch put away in the freezer from last year so I thought I'd better start using them up.  This blueberry cobbler recipe is a family favorite and it is SO simple to make that I really have no excuse for not throwing it together more often! You could … [Read more...]

Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken

April 27, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Emily emailed me this recipe...I've been wanting to try it, but didn't want to have to buy a jar of orange marmalade only to use a little for this recipe and then let the jar sit in the fridge. Neither my husband and I are huge orange marmalade fans, another reason I knew it would go to waste after just using a few spoonfuls. I spotted the sweet chili sauce in the fridge and … [Read more...]

Healthy Breakfast Burritos

April 17, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

As a registered dietitian, I am always trying to get as many servings of vegetables into my family as possible. One easy way to sneak in an extra serving of veggies is with these vegetable filled breakfast burritos. These burritos are freezer friendly and make for a quick breakfast on the go.   Healthy Breakfast Burrito Yield - 8 servings Preparation Time … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Cabbage with Homemade Ranch Dressing

April 6, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

  Not only is it pretty, but I'm pretty sure you are going to fall in love with this Roasted Red Cabbage like we did! Cabbage may be one of those veggies that you see on sale throughout the summer, but you're not sure what to do with it. Besides making cole slaw, of course! I ran across these roasted cabbage wedges from Martha, but decided that they would be … [Read more...]

5 Tips for How to Make Homemade Bread

April 6, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Learn 5 Important Tips and Strategies for How to Make Homemade Bread The smell of fresh bread baking in your own oven. The thought of adding a dollop of butter to it, watching it melt and soak into the warm bread. Then biting into it and letting the warm, fresh bread melt in your mouth and fill your heart and tummy with that cozy comfort that only … [Read more...]

Saucy Roast Beef

April 4, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

Roast Beef

When beef roasts go on sale I always make sure to pick one up to make this delicious roast. It's incredibly simple, allergy friendly, and sure to please your family. This recipe takes a little bit of forethought as it takes a few hours to roast, but it's worth it. As it cooks, it makes a lovely gravy that you can pour on some mashed potatoes when you serve up … [Read more...]

Easy Cake Mix Muffins

March 22, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 29 Comments

Delicious. Will feed a crowd. But most of all – easy. These muffins are so simple to make and have such wide appeal, they’ve easily become a go-to recipe in our home. You’ve likely seen the chocolate version. But what about the spice cake version? I was surprised at how many my teenagers gobbled up! Just two ingredients. A boxed cake mix... ...and vitamin rich … [Read more...]

Roasted Garlic Chicken with Red Potatoes

March 9, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 24 Comments

Our house is now on the market. Which means I'm in "do-all-it-takes-to-keep-it-super-clean" mode. I'm coming up with as many shortcuts and time savers as I can to keep the house clean and picked up throughout the day. We've already had 2 showings...another one on the calendar for this weekend. In anticipation of this "someone could be coming to look any time," I've decided that … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Blondies

March 8, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

When I was growing up these Chocolate Chip Blondies were my favorite treat in the world!  I still love them and beg my mom to make them for me even though I've been stuck at 39 for a little while now.  I have finally talked her into letting me have the recipe so I can share these blonde beauties with you. The piece of paper that she handed me is so old and worn that it … [Read more...]

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