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Rice & Beans Fajita Bake

August 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget-Friendly Dump and Bake Rice and Beans: A One-Dish Wonder! VIDEO: How to Make "Dump and Bake" Fajita Rice & Bean Bake Rice & Beans Fajita Bake The most affordable, filling rice and bean bake that you and your family will love! 2 cups brown rice27 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)1 cup frozen corn1 cup frozen fajita blend veggies1 … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Back to School Recipes List

August 6, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

31 days of school lunchbox ideas

Freezer Friendly Dinners, Lunchbox Ideas, School Snacks, Make-Ahead Smoothies and On-the-Go Breakfasts! It's that time of year again. The craving for routines returns. The school supply shopping, shoe shopping and new clothes shopping takes over. You spend more money than you want to, even with braving the crowds on tax-free weekend. And you STILL HAVE TO FEED … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

August 6, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Deliciously Easy Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole: A Comfort Food Classic! This casserole is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a hungry family on busy weeknights or serving at casual gatherings. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, the Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is sure to become a favorite go-to dish in your home. Enjoy! VIDEO: How to … [Read more...]

Best Frittata Recipes

August 5, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy Frittata Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner   Looking for a simple yet delicious meal that won't break the bank? Look no further than frittatas! These versatile egg-based dishes are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand...even leftover spaghetti?! (YES! See recipe below!) Whether you’re using leftover … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Mac n Cheese

August 5, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Macaroni & Cheese is Ready in Minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot! At our house, we love a good homemade macaroni and cheese. I've made them 97 different ways but I keep coming back to the Instant Pot cooking method because it's just so easy. It's pretty simple - you cook the pasta in chicken stock and some other flavoring. In this case, I used … [Read more...]

Best Ever Dump Cake Recipes

July 26, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Dump Cake Formula Plus 5 Delicious Recipes You’ll Love With this simple formula, you can mix and match fruits and flavors to make the perfect Dump Cake for you. Also, I explain in the video why I do the butter + cake mix combo a little differently. It's not exactly "dump-style" but it results in the perfect topping.  Watch the video and then choose a … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Banana Bread

July 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Perfect for Breakfast, Snack, or Dessert, Each Bite of This Hawaiian Banana Bread Will Take You Away to a Tropical Paradise! Experience a tropical twist on a classic favorite with our Hawaiian Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is infused with the essence of the islands, blending ripe bananas with sweet pineapple plus a hint of coconut. This banana bread is … [Read more...]

Best Peach Recipes

July 9, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

peach recipes

From Orchard to Table: The Best Peach Recipes Peach recipes are great to have on hand in the summer for those fresh peaches that are available in the summer months! We adore peaches around here, and I think I've added peaches to just about every meal of the day. Here are our favorite peach recipes!  Budget Friendly Peach Recipes   … [Read more...]

Is it Time for an Online Grocery Price Comparison?!

July 8, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comparing Grocery Prices Online Can Save You Loads from Your Food Budget - Here's How and Where to Start!  Are you buying the right ingredients but from the wrong stores? In today’s challenging economic prices and with food prices continuing to rise, now is the time to get control of what you’re buying and where you are buying it. Now is the time to accept Erin's … [Read more...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

June 24, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Naming this easy and scrumptious dump cake the unofficial dessert of summer 2024 - all it takes is 3 ingredients to make this amazing Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake! All you need is 3 easy ingredients to make this "dump cake."  This is the perfect summer dessert - tasting kinda like a pie and a crumble had a baby...but way easy to prep and bake.  For a … [Read more...]

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