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Hungarian Goulash

August 3, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

10-Minute Dinner Idea: Hungarian-Style Goulash (Americanized!)  VIDEO: How to Cook Hungarian Goulash - the Americanized Way! Skillet Hungarian-style Goulash Quick, easy and cheap skillet meal with ground beef and a unique Hungarian flavor. 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder15 oz. can crushed tomatoes1 Tbsp sweet Hungarian … [Read more...]

Skillet Italian Chicken with Tortellini

August 2, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Skillet Italian Chicken with Tortellini is the Ultimate 10-Minute Dinner Recipe! VIDEO: How to Cook Skillet Chicken with Tortellini Enjoy! Skillet Chicken with Tortellini A quick and easy 10-minute dinner...if you time it right! 1 Tbsp olive oil2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2" pieces)1 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp Italian … [Read more...]

WATCH: 10 Days of 10 Minute Dinners

August 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ten 10-minute dinners

Ten 10-Minute Dinners I've Made for My Family A Million Times I will be sharing the quick how to videos on social media from August 1-August 10, 2023. You can find all of the recipes from the videos below. WATCH: Binge the 10 Days of 10-Minute Dinners Video  In just 10 minutes, you can learn how to make 10 different "10-minute dinners."  You can "binge" the … [Read more...]

Erin’s “What I Like Right Now” List

August 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Things I'm Crushing On (And Using All the Time) This Month Holiday 2023 FAVES … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Roll French Toast with “Cream Cheese Syrup”

July 6, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All the yummy of a cinnamon roll, cooked in a fraction of the time. Use the swirl breads as your French Toast, then finish with a cream cheese drizzle! Around here, I've been on a bit of a cinnamon roll kick lately.  I absolutely adore the sweet cinnamony bread flavor...but tbh, I don't love how long and laborious it is to make a homemade cinnamon … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Roll Blondies

June 21, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Blondies plus white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, and a powdered sugar glaze make for the most delightful dessert! We loved this Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread so much that I thought a blondies version was in order. The banana bread makes for a great snack or even breakfast, while these blondies are definitely sweeter and best for dessert! Enjoy!   Cinnamon … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken

June 8, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A slow cooker version of the amazing Monterey Chicken - BBQ sauce, bacon and fire roasted diced tomatoes make for the perfect sauce!  Watch and see how quick this meal is to put together - I recorded a livestream on Thursday morning with how to make Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken I love an easy slow cooker chicken meal … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken

June 2, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

slow cooker peach chicken

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken is a Sweet & Savory Delight! I love an easy slow cooker meal that calls for just a few ingredients and the end result is magical.  This recipe is just that - simple, every day ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and pantry.  Enjoy!    Slow Cooker Peach Chicken I love an easy slow … [Read more...]

How to Feed Your Family this Summer

May 17, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is your SUMMER HQ for all the stress-free ways to feed your family on a budget! SUMMER MEAL PLANS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN SUMMER FREEZER RECIPES   BEST $5 DINNERS SUMMER RECIPES   … [Read more...]

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in Bulk on Grill

April 24, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 35 Comments

Genius. This idea is completely and utterly genius.  Jen shared this idea with me not long ago. Therefore, Jen is a genius. I only wish I'd thought of it myself, so I too could be a genius. Like Jen. I'm all for batch cooking...do it all the time.  But batch grilling. Genius. It's just so smart. (Smart doesn't cut it. Genius it is.  I was trying to … [Read more...]

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