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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast

    April 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos

    March 16, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    baja shredded chicken tacos recipe

    Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos are slow cooked to perfection! A must-try for your next Taco Tuesday meal!   This is probably one of my family's favorite taco recipes. And it's a go-to for me, because it's SO EASY. It's just a lovely combo of flavors that makes for a delightful taco! P.S. Use warmed corn tortillas for “street tacos” and gluten-free version of … [Read more...]

    Poblano Breakfast Scramble

    July 13, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    poblano breakfast scramble

    This Poblano Breakfast Scramble is just what you need to add a kick to your boring eggs and sluggish mornings! Here's an easy way to level up your morning eggs!  This breakfast scramble includes scrambled eggs of course, so if you aren't too confident with your egg cooking skills just yet... you'll want to check out my 5 tricks that will help you make perfectly … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

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

    The slow cooker version of our most popular recipe - this slow cooker hashbrown beef bake is divine! Here is the slow cooker version of our most visited recipe - Hashbrown Beef Bake! We have adapted it to the slow cooker - please pay close attention to cooking times.  Because of timing, this might be better to slow cook on the weekend, or one a day you'll be home in … [Read more...]

    The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!

    June 12, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

    If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]

    Loaded Cauliflower Soup

    May 16, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This is a keto, low-carb eaters dream! It's filling, delicious and SUPER LOW on the carb index! Give this a whirl, and don't be afraid to pile on the garnishes. Enjoy! Cooking Method Options  Slow Cooker  Instant Pot  Stovetop (below!)  P.S. Skip the bacon garnish for vegetarian option! Loaded Cauliflower Soup This is a … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole

    April 24, 2019 by Seema Leave a Comment

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole - A Vegetarian Twist on a Favorite Mexican Soup!

    Y'all! It's a vegetarian version of a traditional Mexican soup, made with spices like chili powder and oregano, poblano peppers, and hominy corn. And it's SO SO SO SO SO GOOD!  I adore 'cheap and filling meals' like this one.  I'm often asked "how are you planning on feeding 4 teenage boys on a budget" - and the answer generally involves something along … [Read more...]

    Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon

    April 17, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Fantastical. Yes, you read that right - FANTASTICAL. It's more than fantastic, so I made up "fantastical." As in...fantastical combination of flavors that coat and steam-cook the salmon in the foil pack. I adore "foil packs" and you will be seeing more of them over the coming weeks and months. They are great for the grill in the summer, but also the oven in the … [Read more...]

    Lemon-Tarragon Cod

    April 8, 2019 by Seema Leave a Comment

    This simple yet powerfully flavored sauce, that marinates and coats this mild fish, is next level. It brightens the cod fillets and will make for your next enjoyable dinner!!  Lemon-Tarragon Cod 4 - 4 oz. cod filletsSalt and pepper4 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp fresh tarragonSide: saladSide: rice Cook rice, as … [Read more...]

    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...]

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