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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

September 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Golden, Crispy Perfection: The Ultimate Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Forget everything you thought you knew about making grilled cheese! This air fryer method delivers restaurant-quality results with perfectly golden, crispy exteriors and gloriously melted cheese centers every single time. And the best is that the crust is PERFECTLY CRISP. It turns out so much better than … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Tacos

September 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick After School or Late Night Snack: Air Fryer Tacos I started making these "by accident" and they quickly became a big hit!  These are the "metaverse" OVEN TACOS that we have started to cook in the air fryer for snacks and such. I have made an entire "meal" for us this way but it takes a few rounds to get them all warmed up and ready to eat. But usually, these … [Read more...]

The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!

June 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Fruit Flag - A Patriot Dessert for July 4th

If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]

Patriotic Red, White & Blue Charcuterie Board

June 2, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Patriotic Charcuterie Board is full of red, white, and blue snacks that everyone will love for your next Memorial Day or 4th of July gathering! Friend! You love the Valentine's Charcuterie Board SO MUCH. I decided to share another one with you - for any and all of your patriotic (in the USA!) celebrations.  I know I have friends from all over the world who … [Read more...]

Eggnog Bread

December 12, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Eggnog Bread: a scrumptious and easy quick bread recipe - with batter made with eggnog and warm spices and a dusting of nutmeg on top. Eggnog Bread A scrumptious and easy quick bread made with eggnog and a dusting of nutmeg. 2 cups flour (all purpose or gluten free blend)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp … [Read more...]

Halloween Finger Foods

October 16, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Halloween Finger Foods are Perfect for Trick-or-Treat Night!     … [Read more...]

VIRAL: Kid Friendly GHOST PIZZA

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

Make These Easy Ghost Pizza for the Kids Before You Go Trick or Treating!  If I didn't have a quick dinner ready for the boys before they head out to trick or treat on Halloween, then they would just "candy for dinner," a few bites between houses as they proceed around the neighborhood.  A quick grilled cheese or English muffin pizza is perfect. And the little … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Banana Bread

July 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Perfect for Breakfast, Snack, or Dessert, Each Bite of This Hawaiian Banana Bread Will Take You Away to a Tropical Paradise! Experience a tropical twist on a classic favorite with our Hawaiian Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is infused with the essence of the islands, blending ripe bananas with sweet pineapple plus a hint of coconut. This banana bread is … [Read more...]

Mango Overnight Oats

May 18, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Wake Up to This Refreshing, Tropical Treat with This Mango Overnight Oats Recipe Ideal for busy mornings, these Mango Overnight Oats will provide a quick, healthy, and delicious start to your day!  These are inspired by the (somewhat...no, very expensive) overnight oats from a local grocery store. I've tried two of the flavors and decided that this summer, I would be … [Read more...]

Copycat Strawberry Overnight Oats

May 3, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Save Money by Making These Copycat Strawberry Overnight Oats at Home! I saw the product label and knew I had to try them. As I reached up to grab one to add to my basket, I saw the price tag. YOUCH. $1.99 for a 5 oz. cup...that maybe had 5 bites. Hmmmmmm. I looked at the ingredients list and thought...I can recreate this, easy! I grabbed a few for tasting and … [Read more...]

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