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Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

October 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A magical combination of flavors and textures make for the perfect Fall Harvest Salad! I predict you will soon be as obsessed with this flavorful autumn salad as I am.  It strikes just the right balance of crunch and smooth plus sweet and salty.  I have a great list of topping ideas  AND...the maple mustard vinaigrette is super simple to make with … [Read more...]

15-Minute Freezer Meals

September 27, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

If you need quick and easy dinners, these 15 Minute Freezer Meals are perfect for you! These FAST freezer meal recipes are all about hands-on time. The prep to freeze time, and the prep to cook time should be LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TOTAL! Each of the recipes listed below have been featured in my weekly Dinner Made Easy show! Tap the links below to see the recipe or … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta

September 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta is a must try, easy weeknight dinner! Olive Garden dressing, as I'm sure you know, is quite delightful. It would likely be good on just about ANYTHING, but for this dish we are letting it slow cook with our chicken and some cheese. Super easy. Super delicious. MUST-MAKE ALERT: Add this to Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken to … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

September 20, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Two kid favorites, cooked together in the same skillet - your family will love this Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese!  We ADORE this recipe and we hope you will too!  It's sloppy joe, mixed with pasta, evaporated milk and cheddar cheese. And it's the PERFECT weeknight dinner for your hungry crew.  I've got some picts below to show you how to make it! … [Read more...]

Healthy, Protein-Packed School Lunch Box & Snack Ideas

September 17, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Amazon offers accessible convenience, everyday low prices and exclusive discounts on groceries with SNAP EBT card This post is sponsored by Amazon, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.  As a busy mom of 4 boys, desperately trying to feed them on a budget, I often find myself in an internal debate that goes something like this: Oh, it's so nice to have all … [Read more...]

Ted Lasso Cookies – “Biscuits with the Boss” Shortbread

September 12, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

TED LASSO COOKIES or "Biscuits with the Boss" or "Be a Goldfish" Cookies - I Don't Care What You Call Them, Make Them Today! Ted Lasso is taking over the internet - it's just the dose of positivity and fun that we need in our lives. "Be a Goldfish" is now something I tell myself and my boys.  It's a silly line that diffuses the moment, and helps provide … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken

September 9, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

fiesta crack chicken

Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken is the best and easiest crack chicken!   Take your favorite and easy crack chicken and level it up with this fiesta version with taco seasoning and bell peppers! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken It is a colorful, flavorful … [Read more...]

Cinderella Latte Cookies

September 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Secret menu drink at Starbucks - Cinderella Latte - in cookie form... this will be your new favorite fall cookie!  OH MY GOODNESS... I can't get enough of these cookies...or the new Cinderella musical on Prime. Have you heard of the Cinderella Latte from the 'bucks?!  It's on the secret menu. Not all baristas even know about it. You HAVE TO TRY … [Read more...]

Cinderella Latte Quick Bread and Muffins

August 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Secret menu drink at Starbucks – the Cinderella Latte – as a quick bread or muffin!  Pumpkin + white chocolate + a touch of mocha/espresso makes for THE BEST FALL MUFFINS AND QUICK BREAD! Have you heard of the Cinderella Latte from the ‘bucks?!  It’s on the secret menu. Not all baristas even know about it. You HAVE TO TRY IT!  It’s basically a … [Read more...]

Caramel Apple Spice Dump Cake

August 24, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Caramel Apple Spice Dump Cake is everything you need for an easy dessert this Fall! I love easy dessert recipes that don't require any measuring!  All this takes is 4 ingredients...no measuring cups...plus about an hour to get it baked.  The end result is a DELIGHTFUL Caramel Apple Spice dessert.  Dump cake...crumble...crisp...crust-less … [Read more...]

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