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Deck the Freezer in 2025!

Greek Protein Bowls

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

Craving fresh Mediterranean flavors packed with protein? Here's your new favorite make-ahead lunch or dinner... These Greek-inspired bowls combine creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables for a satisfying lunch or dinner that comes together in minutes. With their perfect balance of protein, fiber, and bright flavors, these customizable bowls will have … [Read more...]

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

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

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad: All Your Favorite Flavors in One Bold Bowl If you love the creamy, spicy kick of jalapeño poppers, you're going to be obsessed with this chicken salad that captures all those crave-able flavors in a fresh, protein-packed dish. Tender chicken gets tossed with cream cheese, yogurt, crispy bacon, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheddar for a salad … [Read more...]

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...]

How to Pack Protein-Rich Lunches Without Breaking the Bank

July 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Lunch Box Struggle is REAL (But I've Got Your Back!) Let me tell you something about lunch box packing that nobody warns you about when you become a parent: it's WAY harder than it looks. When my boys were younger, I felt this crazy pressure to pack the "perfect" lunch. You know the one I'm talking about - the lunch that would make them the envy of the cafeteria, wouldn't … [Read more...]

Homemade Freezer PBJs vs. Store-Bought Uncrustables

July 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

How to make homemade freezer peanut butter & jelly sandwiches - save time and money in the back to school season!   During a recent livestream video, I kept having this thought flash through - I need to do a cost comparison of making these yourself vs. buying them in the store. Yes, you have to weigh cost and convenience...but this one is one where cost wins … [Read more...]

How to Make Homemade Croutons

June 20, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Fail proof and Foolproof Method for Making Homemade Croutons: It's Way Easier Than You Think   VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Croutons  coming soon! Homemade Croutons Fail proof way to make the perfect croutons every time! 15 slices country loaf bread (ideally stale) (cut into bite size pieces )2 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp garlic salt Preheat oven … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Garlic Bread Pizza

June 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This air fryer pizza made with Texas Toast garlic bread is the perfect summer snack that the kids can make on their own! Love this easy "make your own pizza" that can be cooked in the air fryer. This recipe calls for frozen garlic bread, "Texas toast" style, but you could also use a bagel for the crust! Enjoy! Air Fryer Pizza Bagels Easy summer snack the … [Read more...]

Smashed Chicken Caesar Wraps

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

Easy Smashed Chicken Caesar Wraps – A Flavor-Packed Lunch You’ll Want Every Day These Smashed Chicken Caesar Wraps are the ultimate mashup of bold flavor and effortless prep. Ground chicken and Parm are smashed and cooked to golden perfection, then wrapped up with crisp Caesar salad and a sprinkle of Parmesan in a soft tortilla. These wraps are perfect for a quick lunch, … [Read more...]

Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

May 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget-Friendly Tzatziki Chicken Salad: Fresh Mediterranean Flavor Plus an Important Hack to Make the Perfect Chicken Salad Enjoy our budget-friendly Tzatziki Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh cucumbers for a healthy, flavorful meal. Learn how to make this Mediterranean-inspired dish with affordable ingredients in under 30 … [Read more...]

The BEST Egg-Free Chicken Salad

December 10, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You Will Love This Creamy and Delicious, Sweet and Savory Egg-Free Chicken Salad This egg-free chicken salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic lunch or side dish. Made with shredded chicken tenderloins (this is the key to a perfect chicken salad), crisp veggies and fruit plus a yogurt based dressing, it’s perfect for those with egg allergies or anyone looking for … [Read more...]

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