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Glazed Lemon Bread

August 12, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

glazed lemon bread

It's creamy... it's sweet... it's zesty. It's Glazed Lemon Bread!  Oh boy. This Glazed Lemon Bread is SO GOOD. The lemon flavor just makes it taste so fresh and exciting. It also has the perfect amount of sweet, which is when it's sweet but not too sweet. Also, let's face it. The glaze delicately drizzled over the top takes it up a notch. It looks … [Read more...]

Baked Cheeseburgers

August 3, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These warm, cheesy, toasty Baked Cheeseburgers will be your new favorite way to do burger night! Baked Cheeseburgers?! YUP. And your taste buds are going to thank me. Because while those charred, smoky, fresh-off-the-grill burgers are delightful... these Baked Cheeseburgers are quite tasty my friend! I might even dare to say they are better?! I think one reason … [Read more...]

The 5 Stages of The Mess – How to Tackle and Tame the Daily Mess #themessisreal

July 28, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Mess is Real!!! Let's talk about the 5 stages of the mess in your home, and how to tackle it, tame it and keep it under control once and for all with Art of GreenĀ®! As we begin yet another month spending so much time at home, we continue the battle with the daily messes. We are dealing with so many new things right now... Survival mode Uncertainty about back to … [Read more...]

Smothered Fritos Taco Salad

July 27, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Smothered Fritos Taco Salad is what dinner dreams are made of! Add this simple slow cooker recipe to your meal plan this week! I introduce to you...(drum roll please) Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Salad. Something about a recipe with the word smothered in it just really makes me happy. It just sounds delicious from the start right? Because nothing is smothered … [Read more...]

Schitt’s Creek Fans: Recipes Inspired by the Show & How to “Fold in the Cheese”

July 20, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

From Moira's Aaanchiladas to Twyla's Questionable Smoothies, I have the best list of Schitt's Creek inspired recipes for you This beloved show skyrocketed in popularity in recent months, and for good reason. It's a feel-good show, riddled with enough dark humor and enough silliness to make you want to watch it three times through. (Not that I've done that.)  The … [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...]

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

July 6, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is THE very best response to "What's for dinner?!"  The whole family will love this easy to prepare weeknight dinner! Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a must try recipe! I'm serious. Stop what you're doing and pencil this into your next meal plan. I love it because it's such a colorful dish. I also love that it has veggies and chicken … [Read more...]

JalapeƱo Popper Quick Bread

June 29, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This beautiful JalapeƱo Popper Quick Bread is a must-try if you love jalapeƱos and all things good! Savory quick bread made with all the ingredients of your favorite jalapeƱo popper! I'm surprised I even was able to take photos of this JalapeƱo Popper Quick Bread. Because it smelled amazing while it was cooking, and the minute it came out of the oven the boys in my … [Read more...]

Chicken Pesto Pasta

June 22, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Chicken Pesto Pasta is the Ultimate Summer Dish! You must try it this week! Chicken Pesto Pasta is simply superb! Chances are, when you put pesto on anything it immediately becomes delicious on a whole new level. But, I'm going to be biased with THIS particular dish, because I can. And because it truly is the ultimate summer meal. It's fresh. You could grab most … [Read more...]

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

June 15, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the best way to eat your veggies... but also have a treat! Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the breakfast you need in your life right now! Double chocolate. Double delicious. Does it get any better when you get chocolate and some veggies in the form of a cute little fluffy muffin?! They are kid-friendly too, because … [Read more...]

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