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ROUNDUP: Sloppy Joe Recipes

May 17, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Sloppy Joe Recipes are quick, easy and budget friendly!   Ah, sloppy joes. A classic comfort food that is perfect for busy families on a budget. In the traditional form, they are hearty sandwiches that combine savory ground beef with a rich, tangy sauce nestled in between a fluffy sandwich bun. Not only are these sloppy joe recipes incredibly … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Everything You Need to Know about Dinners that Cook Themselves

May 15, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A dinner that cooks itself is one that...well, cooks itself. In this video, you'll learn all about them and how to make them in your kitchen! A "dinner that cooks itself" is a meal that you've prepped ahead and then it cooks itself in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. Freezer to Slow Cooker meals Freezer to Instant Pot meals THESE ARE THE DINNERS THAT COOK … [Read more...]

RECIPE ROUNDUP: One-Skillet Pasta Dinners

May 12, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Effortless Eats: Master One-Skillet Pasta Dinner Perfection with these Flavorful Recipes! Why I love One-Skillet Meals When it comes to quick and satisfying one-dish dinners, skillet meals are my go-to, especially with a trusty 12″ deep skillet that perfectly caters to our family's appetite, often leaving us with delicious leftovers. Crafting a complete meal in a skillet … [Read more...]

Copycat Strawberry Overnight Oats

May 3, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Save Money by Making These Copycat Strawberry Overnight Oats at Home! I saw the product label and knew I had to try them. As I reached up to grab one to add to my basket, I saw the price tag. YOUCH. $1.99 for a 5 oz. cup...that maybe had 5 bites. Hmmmmmm. I looked at the ingredients list and thought...I can recreate this, easy! I grabbed a few for tasting and … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Slider Bake Recipes

May 1, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slide into Deliciousness with These Slider Bake Recipes That Are Perfect for Any Occasion!     … [Read more...]

Buffalo Chicken Slider Bake

April 30, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Enjoy the Explosion of Flavor in these Buffalo Chicken Sliders It starts with shredded chicken - rotisserie or from the slow cooker - tossed in buffalo wing sauce, then layered into a slider bake!  All the best flavors of Buffalo Chicken wings...as a slider!  It's time to indulge with these easy and mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Sliders! These savory sliders … [Read more...]

NEW COOKBOOKS: Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget + Teen Cuisine

April 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Introducing Erin Chase's latest cookbook about feeding teenagers on a budget, plus the companion mini-cookbook that will teach your teens how to cook scrumptious recipes with "Shorts" videos! The idea for this cookbook came to me about 15 years ago...in a booth at a lunch in NYC with my cookbook editor.  And the time to share it with you is now... So, yes...this is … [Read more...]

Are You Buying Meat at the Wrong Store and at the Wrong Time?!

April 17, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Learn How Different Meat Prices at Different Stores Work So You Can Determine When & Where to Get the Best Deals Feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately, especially when it comes to meat prices? I got you! Join me on this eye-opening expedition, as we travel around town looking at meat prices at various grocery stores. Together, we will unravel the mysteries … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Get 10+ Meals from Bulk Ground Beef Packages

April 3, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Spot a great sale price or bulk price option on ground beef? Watch as Erin creates over 10 meals with just two bulk ground beef packages!     VIDEO: How to Get 10+ Freezer Meals from 2 Bulk Ground Beef Packages GADGETS: Order The Featured Gadgets Below RECIPE: Freezer Friendly Ranch Meatloaf  Ranch Meatloaf Make ahead and freezer friendly … [Read more...]

Skillet Boursin Chicken

April 2, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

This Scrumptious Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Boursin Sauce Will Be Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner View more free cooking lessons in Erin's Learn to Cook on a Budget video series!  RECIPE: Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Boursin Sauce Skillet Boursin Chicken Balanced yet indulgent, this easy dish is the perfect combo of comfort and sophistication, … [Read more...]

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