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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta – Thanksgiving Side Dish

November 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta: The Thanksgiving Side That Converts Brussels Haters If you've been searching for a show-stopping vegetable side dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, these roasted Brussels sprouts with feta are about to become your new Thanksgiving tradition. Golden-brown and caramelized on the outside, tender on the … [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...]

Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash: HOLIDAY SIDE DISH

November 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY SIDE DISH: Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Roasted in a Maple Mustard Dressing, then Topped with Feta, Cranberries and Bacon Enjoy! Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Side Dish The most magical side dish with the perfect combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy! 12 oz. bag fresh Brussels sprouts (halved)1 … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

October 30, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

The Ultimate List of Budget Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes! It's just a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving!  Have you figured out your menu yet?   While I do love turkey, I think sometimes my favorite part of the feast is all of the delicious side dishes!   Here are some of our favorite budget friendly side dish recipes for you to consider for your menu... … [Read more...]

Fall Charcuterie Board with Maple Mustard Dip

October 1, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Toss together this easy and affordable Fall Charcuterie Board for your gatherings this Autumn season.  Grab some charcuterie board staples like cold cuts, cheese slices and crackers, and then fill in around those with whatever yummy Fall items you can find at your store - both sweet and savory.  I grabbed a number of cute seasonal items from Trader Joes and this … [Read more...]

15 Scrumptious Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 19, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

15 Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers | 5DollarDinners.com

Transform your Thanksgiving Leftovers with these easy ideas! Say goodbye to boring leftovers, and stop worrying about wasting food. These recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers are game changers and the whole family will love them! It's pretty much tradition to enjoy a break from the kitchen after Thanksgiving due to the large amount of leftovers that can be thrown at … [Read more...]

Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes

October 30, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

thanksgiving recipes no turkey

Looking for Non-Turkey Thanksgiving recipes?! If turkey isn't really your thing, or maybe you just want to mix it up a bit - try these scrumptious recipes instead!     I know this may be the unpopular opinion, but turkey really isn't all that delightful for me. I'd rather have a roast or a delicious chicken dish!  I just don't look forward to it … [Read more...]

No-Bake Patriotic Pretzel Peanut Stacks

May 14, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Hello gorgeous! This just makes me happy...the red, the white, the blue. The feelings of gratitude and the thoughts of hope that these colors spark. This fun Memorial Day & July 4th Day snack will be a hit at your party, BBQ or with the kids! It calls for all the fun colored candy melts, as well as star sprinkles (if you want to go all out!) They are … [Read more...]

Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests: Free PDF Checklist for You!

November 7, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Checklist of Important Tasks to Complete as You Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests Wanna know the secret to a stress-free holiday visit with family and friends?! If you know me well, this probably won't surprise you. If we aren't pals yet, then I want you to learn this. The secret to many things in life is being "one step ahead." Meaning, you need to be thinking … [Read more...]

Hashbrown Egg Casserole

December 18, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I love holiday mornings! I love the laziness, I love the laughter and I love the fun. Whether it's Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or Easter, or whatever other holiday, I love to serve a late breakfast/brunch with a delicious egg casserole. I love these specifically because they can be made the day before and they get better with "age." And they are an easy option for holiday … [Read more...]

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