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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...]

Best Rhubarb Recipes

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

Rhubarb Delights: All the Best, Deliciously Tangy and Sweet Rhubarb Recipes   Spring is here, and with it comes the delightful arrival of rhubarb season! This vibrant, tangy stalk is a versatile ingredient that adds a unique twist to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're a seasoned rhubarb enthusiast or a curious newcomer, we've rounded up a collection … [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...]

VIDEO: How to Make Perfect Blueberry Muffins

August 9, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Learn How to Make the Most Perfect Blueberry Muffins Ever! This is an important baking hack that can be used for different types of batter, but it’s essential when baking blueberry muffins. Also, this streusel is to die for! New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make Perfect Blueberry … [Read more...]

Texas Avocado Toast

March 4, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Texas Avocado Toast is a quick and crunchy way to start the day! A thin and crispy tostada, mashed avocado, a perfectly fried egg, and a delightful drizzle of sauce! This is the perfect way to use that ripe avocado on your counter ;-) Also, a great way to make the trendy avocado toast "less carby" and gluten-free!!!  And have fun with the hot sauce too - I … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 28, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Let the green food fun begin! Loving all these green colored foods, shaped like a Shamrock - making for the perfect St. Patrick's Day Charcuterie Board! Let's have a little fun with all the green foods we can find! And you can go the extra mile by giving your board a LUCKY SHAMROCK shape!!! Another fun St. Patrick's Day board would be a "rainbow shaped" board!  A … [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...]

Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

October 4, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins are DELIGHTFULLY Fresh and Soft and You Will Love Every Bite! These muffins start with the spice cake mix, plus a little pumpkin puree and butterscotch morsels! The pumpkin flavor and the butterscotch are a great combination!!  VIDEO: How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins Pumpkin Butterscotch … [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...]

Patriotic Red, White & Blue Charcuterie Board

May 15, 2022 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...]

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