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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...]

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Regular & Dairy-Free!)

November 23, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Perfectly simple and delicious Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix! This homemade mix is perfect for any hot cocoa lover, because there is a regular AND dairy free version. It makes a precious gift for your loved ones, neighbors, and besties too! Mix it - Store it - Gift it! :)   Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix A regular and dairy-free version of hot cocoa mix … [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...]

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 Lemon and tarragon pair perfectly on this white fish dish! 4 4 oz. cod filletsSalt and pepper4 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp … [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...]

How to Cook Brown Rice in the Instant Pot

March 27, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Learn to Cook PERFECT Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Brown rice can be a bear to cook on the stovetop. It doesn't always cook evenly, it takes a full hour, and it sometimes leaves a "crusted" layer on the bottom of the pot. Well - you don't have to worry about any of those things anymore. Enter "Instant Pot Brown Rice." It cooks and fluffs perfectly - in a fraction of the … [Read more...]

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