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    Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

    January 23, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats Level up your Valentine's Day dessert with these chocolate dipped treats! I am always trying to come up with little ways to mix up old favorites, and this recipe is exactly that! If you haven't had chocolate dipped rice krispies yet, you need to try it!   How to Make Chocolate Dipped Heart Rice … [Read more...]

    Practical & Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts

    November 4, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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    Casserole Recipes to Double & Freeze

    October 18, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    casserole recipes to double and freeze

    Save money and save time with these casserole recipes you can double and freeze! The ultimate budget friendly dinner hack: freezer meals. A simple and easy way to prep freezer meals is to double a recipe and freeze the extra one!  I sometimes call this make-one-freeze-one! Or MOFO for short. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Just make sure you have double the ingredients and … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Pie Granola

    September 29, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Make this homemade Pumpkin Pie Granola in the evening, and let it crunch up to perfection in the oven overnight! Granola is the most expensive ingredient on the cereal aisle, and it's so simple to make it at home. You will save so much money when you bake it at home.  When you use this tried and true overnight baking method, it will turn out perfectly crunchy (and not … [Read more...]

    Save Money: Make These Homemade Spice Mixes

    September 7, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    best homemade spice mixes

    Skip the prepared packets and dressings - make these homemade spice mixes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Mixing up your own spice mixes will help you save money on your grocery bill - because what not use what you already have?! My guess is you have most (if not all) of the ingredients you would need to mix up these different homemade spice mix … [Read more...]

    The Best Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

    July 25, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This not-so-secret ingredient will help make your homemade pancakes fluffier!! You'll see science in action in this pancake batter! Let's gooooo bubbles!!!  The buttermilk in this homemade pancake batter will "aerate" the batter with extra bubbles that will make your pancakes fluffier as they cook.  Add buttermilk to your next shopping list and then make these … [Read more...]

    Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert

    January 15, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]

    Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer

    December 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    christmas brunch charcuterie

    What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS... It's time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals.  When the invite says bring an appetizer... When your aunt says you're in charge of Christmas morning brunch... Here's what you … [Read more...]

    Best Garlic Toast Seasoning Mix

    October 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Your Family Will Soon Be Obsessed with This Garlic Ranch Toast Too!  Not long ago...on a whim...I decided to add a bit of dry Ranch dressing mix to the garlic powder and... OBSESSED. But not before someone asked about the "lettuce" on the bread. One of my boys has an eagle eye for green things in their food and I couldn't help but chuckle when he asked me about … [Read more...]

    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...]

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