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Homemade Powder Laundry Soap

April 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Store-Bought vs. Homemade LAUNDRY SOAP: Is It Really Worth It to Make Your Own Homemade Powder Laundry Soap?! Is it worth it to make your own homemade laundry powder soap, or should you just buy it pre-made at the store? In this video and series, we will analyze the cost, convenience and ingredient comparisons between homemade and store-bought powder laundry soap. I will … [Read more...]

Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning

April 14, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Bold and Savory Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning for the Ultimate Sandwich Experience! Take your cheesesteaks to the next level with this bold, flavorful homemade seasoning blend. This unique combo of perfectly balanced spices brings out the savory, juicy goodness in every bite. Say goodbye to bland and hello to Philly-style cheesesteak sandwich perfection at … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Make Any Flavor Overnight Oats with This Formula

September 28, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Use this Formula to Make Any Overnight Oats with Freeze Dried Fruit, Spices and More With this formula, you can mix and match liquids, mix-ins, and spices to make the perfect batch of Overnight Oats.  VIDEO: Make Any Flavor Overnight Oats with this Formula Overnight Oats Formula Make any flavor of overnight oats with this formula 2 cups rolled … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Cook a “Pie Pumpkin” to Make Pumpkin Puree

September 26, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Learn How to Cook a "Pie Pumpkin" in the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot to Get Pumpkin Puree for Your Holiday Baking!  I spotted a great deal on the cute little "pie pumpkins" that are grown to make the Pumpkin Puree that is used in holiday cooking and baking. I grabbed 4 of the pumpkins so that I could cook 2 in the Instant Pot and 2 in the Slow Cooker.  While they … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Mac n Cheese

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

This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Macaroni & Cheese is Ready in Minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot! At our house, we love a good homemade macaroni and cheese. I've made them 97 different ways but I keep coming back to the Instant Pot cooking method because it's just so easy. It's pretty simple - you cook the pasta in chicken stock and some other flavoring. In this case, I used … [Read more...]

Homemade Pesto Sauce

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

Use this Homemade Pesto in These Recipes  Chicken Pesto Pasta Pesto Salmon  Pesto Chicken Bake Pesto Pilaf Pesto Stuffed Chicken Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Pesto coming soon :) Homemade Pesto Recipe Recipe for homemade pesto sauce 30 basil leaves2 Tbsp slivered almonds1 tsp minced garlic3 … [Read more...]

Homemade Pizza Sauce

March 15, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is my go-to homemade pizza sauce that calls for tomatoes plus ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Homemade Pizza Sauce - Recipes to Try  Pizza Tortellini Bake  Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake Instant Pot Pizza Pasta Garlic Bread Pizza Grilled Cheese Pizza Bagels VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce Coming … [Read more...]

Guacamole with Street Corn

February 11, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

If I started keeping track, I imagine I eat an avocado or guacamole at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I get guacamole at my fave tex-mex restaurant, sometimes I make my own, sometimes I get it on top of a Chipotle salad, sometimes I just scoop it right out of the skin with a little lemon juice and salt. I'm always looking to mix things up and keep the guacamole "fresh" and … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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