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    Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

    January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

    Summer Spaghetti

    August 9, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    A lightened up, very refreshing summer spaghetti that is so scrumptious - both warm and chilled! This summer spaghetti is just ridiculously delightful and I can't wait for you to make it. It starts with cooking thin spaghetti noodles. Then I want you to start making the tomato-basil "sauce" right away...as the cook time of the pasta and the tomatoes are about the … [Read more...]

    2022 Back to School Essentials

    July 19, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    From school lunch boxes to notebooks to meal planners and cleaning supplies - Erin has you covered with all of the best back to school essentials in 2022 As we begin the prep for the busy back to school season, I wanted to share a list of my ESSENTIALS for the school year.  These are items that help me be more efficient with meal prep, cleaning, and managing the day to … [Read more...]

    Caprese Grilled Cheese

    February 21, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    The gorgeous flavors of Caprese Salad, in grilled cheese form! I love a good Caprese salad - the fresh and light tomato, basil, mozzarella combination is one for the food world records (if that was a thing.)  I decided to make a grilled cheese version with shredded mozzarella, thinly sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and some pesto slathered on the insides of … [Read more...]

    St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

    February 19, 2022 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...]

    St. Patrick’s Day – Green Food Lunch Box Ideas

    February 13, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    Have you thought about the lunch you'll be sending to school/work to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your kiddos or spouse? Would hate for them to get pinched in the lunchroom! ;) While St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday this year, we're celebrating with fun green food all week. I'll be sending a lunchbox that looks like the one here with my oldest to school on Friday. … [Read more...]

    Italian Meatball Slider Bake

    January 31, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Pull-apart sliders, loaded with meatballs, marinara and cheese - your new favorite weeknight dinner!   Y'all loved these Baked Cheeseburgers so much, that I decided to do a few more variations...starting with this Italian Meatball Slider Bake... How to Make Italian Meatball Slider Bake Slice the rolls along the equator using a serrated bread knife. Set out … [Read more...]

    Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

    October 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    A magical combination of flavors and textures make for the perfect Fall Harvest Salad! I predict you will soon be as obsessed with this flavorful autumn salad as I am.  It strikes just the right balance of crunch and smooth plus sweet and salty.  I have a great list of topping ideas  AND...the maple mustard vinaigrette is super simple to make with … [Read more...]

    MUST-HAVE! The Work & School Lunches Meal Plan

    July 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    It’s here…it’s finally here. I asked you what you wanted in a new meal plan and over and over you said lunches. I have pulled together some amazing recipes and resources that will help you with the lunch packing process – for both school and work! In this lunches meal plan, you’ll find: 10 freezer friendly and make ahead lunch recipes with shopping list 5 Mason … [Read more...]

    Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad

    April 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad is absolutely the best ever chicken salad recipe. And below you will learn the CRUCIAL INGREDIENT for the perfect chicken salad! AND... The most important way to cook that ingredient!   You could say that the title of this recipe speaks for itself. But, I'm going to go ahead and gush about it anyways. I think what makes … [Read more...]

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