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Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles

December 3, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles | 5DollarDinners.com

Did someone say pistachio??? Pistachios are my husband's favorite nut and his favorite kind of ice cream, so anything pistachio is a big hit at our house. Combine it with pumpkin...some sweetness and we have a winner of a dessert! Not only am I crushing on these flavor combinations, I adore the crunch from the pistachios...the teeny bit of salt from them too. Plus the … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Cinnamon Biscuits with Browned Butter Frosting

November 26, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

  Cancel your Thanksgiving morning breakfast plans RIGHT.NOW. and make these instead. Seriously, the tastes and delicious flavors of Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls...in a fraction of the time! Whether you were planning Pumpkin Pie French Toast, an egg casserole or flipping pancakes, you really should scratch those plans and make these instead. You can enjoy them for … [Read more...]

34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast

November 18, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast | 5DollarDinners.com

It's Thanksgiving time!  With heaping spoonfuls of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert.  A sweet time of fellowship with friends and family as you embrace thankfulness for all your blessings. And eat. Twice. Enjoy your time and try out some new recipes at your Thanksgiving feast this year... Appetizers & Drinks Butternut Squash, … [Read more...]

13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes

November 14, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com

I'm all about the dessert when it comes to holiday feasts. I mean, the other dishes are awesome too, but holiday desserts are always so special and tasty and without calories, right?!  It's the one time of year I'll splurge on the dessert plate and try it all.  At least once. Here are a few of my favorite holiday desserts for you to try this year... Fudge Pecan Pie … [Read more...]

Rosemary Pecan Shortbread Cookies

November 12, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Delicate Rosemary Pecan Shortbread Recipe | 5DollarDinners.com

So I might be sorta obsessed with rosemary right now. The other day I shared a super scrumptious glaze for your Thanksgiving bird made with balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and chopped rosemary leaves. {Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Recipe here.} I also have very large rosemary bushes growing in several place in my yard (I don't use this rosemary for cooking, although I … [Read more...]

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

October 29, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Double Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. But really, they are triple pumpkin cinnamon rolls. And. They. Will. Melt. In. Your. Mouth. The dough is so soft. The pumpkin filling literally melts in your mouth with the dough...and the pumpkin spice icing. You HAVE TO make these at some point this fall or winter. It's a command, really … [Read more...]

Coconut Key Lime Bread

October 22, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Last week a dream came true for me. This dream has been 2 years in the making. Not long after I found out I was pregnant with Cuatro in the summer of 2012, a terrible longing for the beach came over me. Like, a crazy longing. To be at the beach, by myself...with my girlfriends. (My husband is a mountain guy, so a beach vacation with him might be a bad idea!) When you have … [Read more...]

15 Divine Chocolate Desserts

October 3, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

15 Divine Chocolate Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com

Cookies, cakes, pies, brownies...doesn't matter. I'll eat them all if they contain chocolate. Maybe not all at one sitting or will I?! Enjoy these 15 Divine Chocolate Desserts! Sharing is optional. Chocolate Cookies Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Waffle Iron Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies … [Read more...]

Amazing Apple Pie Ice Cream

September 24, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

Apple pie. In ice cream form. With crushed ginger snaps on top. Need I say more. Adore this homemade ice cream. Not only do you get to control all of the ingredients you use, it just tastes that much better because you made it. I've included directions for using an ice cream maker, as well as how you can make it without an ice cream maker.  The recipe, shall … [Read more...]

Salted Caramel Mocha Brownies

September 5, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Yesterday it was the homemade PCL. Today it's the SCM in brownie form. Because I love ya. And firmly believe in these drinks and the flavor combinations...just homemade or disguised in a brownie. Because I don't like spending $5 on a latte...especially when I can make dinner for my family for that much. So these are to.die.for. You will eat the entire pan in one … [Read more...]

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